What’s it like when you meet someone for the first time, and you click with them? You could put it down to their charisma and charm, but it could also be a sign that your aura colors are harmonious.

Our emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being are said to be reflected in our auras, the minute electromagnetic field emitted by all living things.

Auras are similar to zodiac signs, but unlike horoscopes, they can only predict what will happen in the near future. Nonetheless, auras are neither good nor bad in themselves. Instead, they are simply a reflection of who you are and where you are in your life, even if you haven’t accepted that part of yourself just yet.

Aura reader Susanna Merrick told TODAY that “knowing your aura can is a powerful way to connect to yourself and your ideas.”

It’s how we learn about who we are on the surface, so we can figure out what we really want on the inside.

Even though auras typically consist of a variety of shades, one color may always predominate. To which Merrick added, “some colors are always with us,” which he calls “innate” colors. According to the author, “This energy constitutes our character and reveals our very nature.”

Aura colors can change from week to week, day to day, and hour to hour because your energy, mood, and thoughts are constantly evolving. Keep in mind that everyone has a different aura. This means that some people notice a drastic change in their aura colors when going through significant life transitions (like changing careers or starting a new relationship), while others don’t.

Identifying Your Aura Colors and What They Mean

There are many online personality quizzes that claim to be able to determine an individual’s aura colors, but Merrick says that for the most accurate reading, you should consult a trained professional. The first step is to either have a professional photograph your aura or consult a skilled aura reader “who has ability to see and interrupt” these energetic colors.

The aura photography company Aura Weaver conducts its sessions in a mobile yurt and last for 15 to 30 minutes. A person’s aura can be captured on polaroid film by placing their hands on bio-feedback sensors and waiting two minutes. The “Aura Weavers” will then help you interpret the significance of the colors in your life by providing insight into their symbolic meaning.

Interpreting your aura’s hues

Learning about your aura colors can help you capitalize on your strengths and address your weaknesses.

Know yourself better on a spiritual level by exploring the meanings of the colors that appear in your aura. Then, have your close associates and potential partners do the same for you to compare notes.

A person’s ability to survive and feel safe in the world is said to form during the first seven years of life, when the root chakra, associated with the color red, is activated. Because some people are born with more naturally developed qualities of passion, self-awareness, strength, and courage, Watt’s claim that people with red auras tend to have these characteristics makes perfect sense.

When it comes to color psychology, “red is all about being seen,” Merrick said. When this vibe is around, it makes you feel comfortable putting yourself in the spotlight.

Merrick suggests that if your aura is devoid of red, you may be “working to build your confidence and reclaim your own sense of self in the spotlight.”

The sacral chakra, to which orange is connected, is the wellspring of originality, passion, and self-expression. Those who have orange auras are typically risk-takers who aren’t afraid to thought outside the box when solving problems. To that end, Merrick claims they excel at high-octane sports and games.

She elaborated, saying, “Orange is about being brave, having the courage, and showing up.”

A lack of orange in your aura may indicate that you are seeking a significant change. In spite of the fact that you may see this shift as risky, Merrick assures you that “it will definitely pay off if you make the jump.”

The solar plexus chakra is linked to color yellow, so those whose auras are yellow tend to be hard workers who take pleasure in the little things in life. They are, as Merrick so eloquently puts it, “the sunshine we all need.”

Individuals who radiate a sunny yellow hue are like little suns. Most people can feel this aura even though they cannot see it, according to Merrick.

Merrick suggests that adults who don’t have any yellow in their auras might benefit from getting in touch with their inner child.

Green

People with green auras are devoted to their loved ones and strive for workplace harmony because of the green’s connection to the heart chakra. They are goal-oriented in all aspects of life, including relationships, and they do best when given a framework within which to operate. “I know it’s tough for you to break the rules, but every once in a while, you deserve to let loose,” Merrick told her.

If you don’t have any traces of green in your aura, as Merrick suggests, it may be time to make a change (whether that’s romantic, professional, or social). Because, you know, that’s what people with green auras are good at, try to make sense of what it is you want to happen and then get to work making it happen.

Pink

Pink, like green, is associated with the heart chakra. One key distinction is that those with pink auras don’t take their work too seriously, though they still need to put in long hours. They are devoted to their friends and family to an almost unhealthy degree.

Merrick elaborates by saying that people who have pink auras are “free spirits” who “have no shame over what lights them up.”

If your aura is entirely devoid of pink, as Merrick claims it often is, you may need to learn to nurture others or mend broken relationships. Self-care and self-love are high on her list of recommendations.

Magenta

Magenta auras, the ideal combination of pink and red, display a person’s mystical side. “Heart-centered, motivated, grounded and inspiring,” as Watts puts it, sums up the characteristics of a person with a magenta aura.

People with a blue aura are reliable confidantes and forthright communicators because blue is associated with the throat chakra. Merrick cautions those with blue auras to “find balance” and “be careful not to give their energy away to everyone” because of their tendency to be overly generous with their time and resources.

However, the hue may serve as a warning that attention is paid to health. Sadness, which “often we see as a bad thing,” Merrick said, “can bring us deep wisdom when you’re willing to show up and feel our feelings.” When blue appears in your aura, it may be a sign that you may need to take some time for self-care.

Purple

The color purple, which is commonly associated with nobility, is related to the third eye chakra. People with purple auras are often idealists who have lofty goals for the future of not only themselves but all of humanity. They might not be flippant about the concept of manifesting, and they might place a premium on spirituality. They are looking for nothing more than a world where new ideas and concepts can flourish, Merrick remarked.

If you see a lot of purples, a significant change is on the horizon. “Utilize this momentum to envision your future,” Merrick suggested. “Don’t be afraid to put your own self out there and claim your dreams.”

A pure white aura, which is associated with the crown chakra, is thought to signify a high level of spiritual development and awareness. White aura people, as described by Watts, are “inspiring, wise, energized, positive, and protective.”