Aura scanning is a practice used in energy healing and spiritual traditions to detect, observe, and interpret the energy field (or “aura”) that surrounds the human body. Practitioners believe that this subtle energy field reflects a person’s physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health, and that disturbances or imbalances in the aura can indicate areas of tension, illness, or blocked energy.
Aura scanning is a practice used in energy healing and spiritual traditions to detect, observe, and interpret the energy field (or “aura”) that surrounds the human body. Practitioners believe that this subtle energy field reflects a person’s physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health, and that disturbances or imbalances in the aura can indicate areas of tension, illness, or blocked energy.
An aura is described as a multilayered field of energy that surrounds living beings. It is often visualized as glowing light in different colors around the body. Each layer is thought to relate to a different aspect of well-being:
Physical layer – linked to the body and health
Emotional layer – feelings and emotional states
Mental layer – thoughts and beliefs
Spiritual layer – soul energy or connection to higher consciousness
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Preparation
The practitioner and client may begin with grounding or relaxation techniques.
A calm, focused space is created.
Scanning Process
The practitioner slowly moves their hands a few inches above the client’s body, sensing or “reading” the energy.
They may use intuition, sensation (heat, tingling), or visualization to detect areas of imbalance.
Some use tools like dowsing rods, pendulums, or aura cameras (Kirlian photography or biofeedback devices).
Interpretation
The practitioner may identify blockages, energy leaks, or color changes in specific areas of the aura.
Each color or sensation is believed to carry meaning (e.g., red may signify strength or anger, blue may reflect calm or sadness).
Healing
Aura scanning is often followed by Reiki, chakra balancing, sound healing, or cleansing rituals to clear and restore the aura.
How it works: The practitioner moves their hands a few inches above the client’s body, sensing for changes in temperature, pressure, tingling, or resistance in the energy field.
Best for: Reiki practitioners, healers with strong intuition or sensitivity in their palms.
How it works: Uses special cameras or sensors to capture visual representations of the aura, often shown as colors around the body.
Limitations: Can be influenced by physical or environmental factors, but popular in metaphysical wellness centers.
How it works: The practitioner closes their eyes or enters a meditative state to “tune in” to the client’s energy. Impressions, images, or emotional messages may arise.
Best for: Experienced energy readers or intuitive healers.
How it works: The practitioner or client visualizes scanning the body with colored light, observing how the aura “responds.” Areas that dim, distort, or resist may indicate imbalance.
Great for: Self-scanning or guided healing meditations.
How it works: Crystals like clear quartz, selenite, or amethyst are moved over the body to sense and amplify subtle energy changes.
Some tools used: Crystal wands, tuning forks, feathers, or aura sticks.
Identifies energetic imbalances before physical symptoms arise
Helps release emotional blockages
Supports spiritual growth and self-awareness
Often used alongside holistic or energy healing treatments