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All of us possess unique auric fields which interacts with the auras of others we meet. Auras are a colorful kaleidoscopic of electromagnetic field of energy which rhythmically vibrates around our body. Our aura is also connected with our health, emotions and other external factors. This is a technicolor, multi-layered coat that we wear at all times and is attuned with our spiritual body, mental body, casual body, higher mental body, astral body and etheric body. Combined together, these look like a psychedelic blend of colors & light around your skin. Your aura is an extension of your physical being. 

But often, there might be some problems with our energy fields that affect our aura and our physical, mental and emotional health. Hence, it becomes crucial to know about the basic aura problems and how to cleanse them.

What is Aura?

“’AURA‘ IS WHAT ONE REFLECTS IN THE HEART, WHAT YOU BRING INTO THE WORLD, AND WHAT PEOPLE WANT TO LEARN FROM YOU.” – OZUNA

Aura is the energy matrix that surrounds all living (and not only living) creatures. Particularly for humans, the aura is something that many occultists and scientists tried to study. From Kirlian photos to scrying with crystals, all who take aura as a fact attempted to analyze aura, or even detect possible aura problems. You see, the aura is not just an energy field. But, also, a matrix of information, which can potentially be used to diagnose, or even predict information.

7 Common Aura Problems

“THE AURA GIVEN OUT BY A PERSON OR OBJECT IS AS MUCH A PART OF THEM AS THEIR FLESH.” – LUCIAN FREUD

In this article we will try to present to you the most common Aura Problems and, of course, remind you how to overcome them. One of our favorite recipes we use is now available and is called ‘cleansing

1.Insufficient connection with the Divine

It is a very common problem, especially nowadays. As many people turn away from spirituality and religion, they forget a very important piece of information about themselves. They are part of something greater, something unique and magical. According to all ancient sources, we have the divine spark within. Thus, we are always in touch with the Great Spirit / God / Goddess.

Reason:

Our energy is mainly replenished bythe divine source. Additionally, we take energy from food/water and the environment, whilst the earth supports and grounds us. When we neglect our divine source, we actually block the gate of divine energy intake. This makes our aura week. We feel disorientated, sad and uninspired.

Solution:

What we have to do is re-establish the connection with the divine, by either praying or spell-casting. Call upon your guardian Angel. Benzoin was believed to invite Angels and welcome them to stay around! You can always burn some Benzoin while calling upon your Guardian Angel.

2. Parasitic Cords

Over time, we socialize and engage in different kinds of relationships. This actually helps humans, a lot, by learning important lessons throughout life’s experiences. The same lessons probably appear again and again until the message is clear and received. However, not all relationships are helpful.

Reason:

There are times when we hang out or even are closer to people who have lost their way. Temporarily or not, these people have a lack of energy. This negative energy balance creates a ‘thirst’ or ‘craving’ of energy. To appease that, one needs to ‘connect’ with the victim. However, this is always a challenge for them, as we are gifted with several defense mechanisms. Therefore, these people try to develop a pathological relationship, with mood swings, in an effort to poison our hearts with guilt and pain. This creates a ‘sick bond’ or a parasitic cord, from which these people feast on our vital energy. What modern people call ‘toxic relationships’, witches call parasitic cords for centuries.

Solution:

Cord-cutting rituals are the best way to free yourself (spiritually and mentally) from these parasitic cords. Of course, when is needed, psychological assistance should be received, too. The toxic effect may be deep. You may need additional help. It was believed that Pure Frankincense can help you smite the dark energies that suck your spiritual energy. Additionally, peppermint is known to heal the auric wounds, after we cut off such bonds.

3. Cracks in Aura’s Matrix

Aura has a thick – energy shield. This is a very effective defense mechanism we use against lower vibrations, curses and the dark arts. However, sometimes, this shield may crack.

Reason:

These rips are usually created after a psychic attack. However, this attack may be psychic in nature, but it can occur in the material plane, in a form of quarrel drenched with psychological weapons. Pain and sorrow create a weakness and these psychic attacks can actually penetrate our shield and eventually crack it. This creates a scar, which opens the door to future attacks.

Solution:

Fortify your aura with love and light. One healing word you can use is ‘Ra(m)’. This is the sound of Fire (and light) which can be mastered to feed and shield your aura once again. Sandalwood was used by Witches since ancient times to help in healing the cracks in one’s aura. Additionally, we would propose Palo Santo.

“LET YOUR AURA PRESENT ITSELF TO THE WORLD.” ANONYMOUS

4. Watchers

We’ve never tried to hide it. Magic is not always good. In Witchcraft and Arcane arts, there are things we love and things we despise. Thus, some practitioners prefer to spy upon their victims, prior to dark spell casting. Therefore, they love to create “the Watchers”. Some of us may have them on our aura.

Reason:

Watchers are intelligent remnants of Spiritual attack, forced to feed on the target’s aura, while simultaneously reporting for everything the target does or thinks. Therefore, this is one of the darkest forms of Witchcraft. Have you ever felt that someone is always watching you? Knowing what you do? Spying on you? Creating a Watcher is very popular amongst the dark arts.

Solution:

As this is actually not an entity but a part of another’s an entity, one needs to exorcise it out of its aura. To do that, Witches used to burn Dragon’s Blood, one of the most potent magical materials ever found, according to the old books of Shadows. Usually, Witches burned Dragon’s Blood alone or mixed with bay laurel leaves, clove buds and a dash of red cayenne pepper (do not exaggerate with the cayenne pepper).

5. Chakra Blocks

In our bodies, there are several mechanisms that help the divine energy flow through us. The most well-known mechanisms are the Chakras – wheels that help the energy flow. There are seven major chakras, but many more secondary ones exist all over our bodies.

Reason:

For many reasons, these chakras may be blocked or severely poisoned by our feelings, traumas and other reasons. Unfortunately, this may bring out many problems. We have actually created a specific article for this issue. You may want to check it, here!

Solution:

Witches during their training were taught that they should periodically cleanse the chakras and help the energy flow! This is not always easy. However, they did believe that there are some recipes that can help them with this issue. Myrrh and Palo Santo (the holy Wood), were amongst the most beloved ingredients for unblocking the chakras.

“WHEN YOU SMILE AND PROJECT AN AURA OF WARMTH, KINDNESS, AND FRIENDLINESS, YOU WILL ATTRACT WARMTH, KINDNESS, AND FRIENDLINESS. HAPPY PEOPLE WILL BE DRAWN TO YOU.”  – JOEL OSTEEN

6. Energy Debris

Our aura is a unique and intelligent matrix of energy. Important information comes and goes. Moreover, this intelligent matrix is not static, for it reacts with anything around. Some times, bad things happen, and the aura reacts by producing defensive energy.

Reason:

Aura can help us deflect a psychic attack. Some times, information is stored from a previous attack, in order to understand what happened and know how to deal with it in the future. This is called ‘energy debris’. It is not ‘bad energy’ is it just the memory stored in astral energy inside our aura. However, this energy might make us feel stagnant and ‘heavy’. This lack of fresh spiritual energy may actually be caused by this debris. We need to periodically abolish it.

Solution:

To do so, we need first to meditate and understand the nature of this debris. What caused it? Later, witches used to burn dried agrimony, in order to repel all stagnant and malevolent energy, stuck in our aura.

7. Insufficient Grounding

It’s no secret that as we interact with this plane, we engage in overwhelming activities. This is why we are often flooded by excessive energy. Although this excessive energy is part of a defense mechanism, we should always balance this energy.

Reason:

As this energy may cause several imbalances in our chakras and aura, we need to abolish it regularly. This is why grounding is needed. Grounding is a technique which is used by all witches, especially after a ritual, or an overwhelming experience.

Solution:

To do so, a witch might employ some herbs and resins to create and multiply the effects. Patchouli has been used extensively for this matter. Furthermore, witches have used Patchouli for smudging to call upon spirits of healing and help them ground. It was considered to aid in meditation and was has been used in all procedures which need mental and spiritual clarity.

“WORDS WERE NEVER INVENTED TO FULLY EXPLAIN THE PEACEFUL AURA THAT SURROUNDS US WHEN WE ARE IN COMMUNION WITH MINDS OF THE SAME THOUGHTS.” – EDDIE MYERS

The elements are commonly invoked at the beginning of rituals or used in their physical forms to symbolically purify the ritual circle.  Each element has associated symbols, rituals and meanings, which are outlined below. 

  Air:

Air represents the mind and intelligence, communication, telepathy, psychic powers, inspiration, imagination, ideas, knowledge, dreams and wishes.  In rituals, Air is represented in the form of tossing objects into the wind, aromatherapy, songs, and hiding things in high places. It rules spells involving travels, instruction, freedom, knowledge, discovering lost items, and can also be used to develop psychic faculties. Air also rules the visualization.

Gender - Masculine

Direction - East

Energy Projective On Pentagram - Upper left

Symbols- Sky, wind, breezes, clouds, feathers,   breath, vibrations, smoke, plants, herbs, trees, flowers

Goddesses- Aradia, Arianrhod, Cardea, Nuit, UraniaGodsEnlil, Kheoheva, Merawrim, Shu, Thoth

Spirits - Sylphs, Zephyrs, Fairies of trees, flowers and winds.

Time - Dawn

Cycle of life - Infancy

Season - Spring

Colours - Yellow, white, crimson

Zodiac signs- Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

Sense - Smell, hearing

Stones and jewels - Topaz, pumice, rainbow stones, crystals, amethyst, alexandrite

Magick tools - Censer, wand, sword

Metals - Tin, copper

Herbal - Clove, myrrh, pansy, primrose, vervain, dill, lavender

Trees - Acacia, Almond, Aspen, Hazel, Linden, Maple, Pine

Animals - Eagle, raven, spider

Instruments - Flute, wind instruments

Type of magick - Divination, concentration, wind magick, prophecy, Karma work

Ritual Action - Playing a flute, tossing objects in the air (over the shoulder), burning incense, hanging objects in trees

 Fire:

Fire represents energy, inspiration, love, passion, leadership. In rituals, Fire is represented in the form of burning objects, love spells, baking, and lighting candles and fires. Fire is also the element of change and can represent magick itself. Fire is the most physical and spiritual of the elements.

Gender - Masculine

Direction - South

Energy Projective On Pentagram - Lower right

Symbols - Flame, lightning, heated objects (stones in particular), volcano, rainbow, sun, stars, lava, heat

Goddesses - Brigit, Hestia, Pele, Vesta

Gods - Agni, Horus, Prometheus, Vulcan

Spirits - Salamanders, Firedrakes

Time - Noon

Cycle of life - Youth

Season - Summer

Colours - Red, gold, crimson, orange, white

Zodiac signs - Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Sense - Sight

Stones and jewels - Ruby, fire opal, volcanic lava, agathe

Magick tools - Dagger, sword, athame, censer, lamp, candles, incense, herb burning, paper requests, knife

Metals - Gold, brass

Herbal - Garlic, hibiscus, red peppers, cinnamon, coffee, beans, seeds, chilly peppers

Trees - Alder, Ash, Cashew, Cedar, Chestnut, Fig, Juniper, Mahogany, Oak, Holly, Rowan, Walnut

Animals - Dragon, cat, lion, horse, snake, cricket, mantis, ladybug, bee, scorpion, phoenix, coyote, fox

Instruments - Guitar, string instruments

Type of magick - Candle, healing, love spells, energy work

Ritual Action - Burning objects, wood, paper, heating, preparing decoctions, cauldron work

Water:

 Water represents emotions, absorption, subconscious, purification, eternal movement, wisdom, the soul, and emotional aspects of love and femininity. In rituals, it is represented in the form of pouring water over objects, brew making, healing spells, ritual bathing, and tossing objects into water.

Gender - Feminine

Direction - West

Energy Projective on pentagram - Upper Right

Symbols - Ocean, river, shell, spring, lake, well, rain, fog, cup

Goddesses - Aphrodite, Isis, Marianne, Mari, Tiamat, Yemaha

Gods - Dylan, Ea, Manannan, Osiris, Neptune, Poseidon

Spirits - Undines, Nymphs, Mermaids, Fairies of ponds, lakes or streams.

Time - Twilight, dusk

Cycle of life - Maturity

Season - Autumn

Colours - Blue, turqoise, green, grey, indigo, black

Zodiac signs - Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

Sense - Taste

Stones and jewels - Aquamarine, amethyst, blue tourmaline, pearl, coral, blue topaz, fluorite

Magick tools - Cup, cauldron, goblet, mirror

Metals - Mercury, silver, copper

Herbal - Ferns, lotus, mosses, bushes, water lilies, gardenia

Trees - Apple, Apricot, Birch, Cherry, Elder, Elm, Rose, Willow

Instruments - Anything resonant, harmonica, cymbals, also a flute made from real reed or willow bark

Animals - Dragon, water snakes, dolphin, fish, cat, frog, turtle, swan, crab

Type of magick - Mirror divinations, magnet work, love magick, lucid dreaming, cleansing, protection spells

Ritual Action - Bathing, dilution, washing, sprinkling, preparing cold herbal infusions

Earth:

Earth represents strength, abundance, stability, prosperity, wealth and femininity. In rituals, Earth is represented in the form of burying objects in the earth, herbalism, and making images out of wood or stone.

Gender - Feminine

Direction - North

Energy - Receptive

Symbols - Rocks, fields, soil, salt, caves, clay

On Pentagram - Lower left

Goddesses - Ceres, Demeter, Gaea, Mah, Nephtys, Persephone, Rhea

Gods - Adonis, Athos, Arawn, Cernunnos, Dionysus, Mardyk, Pan, Tammuz

Spirits - Gnomes, Dwarfs, Trolls

Time - Midnight, Night

Cycle of life - Age

Season - Winter

Colours - Black, green, yellow, brown

Zodiac signs - Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn

Sense - Touch

Stones and jewels - Rock crystal, emerald, onyx, jasper, salt, azurite, amethyst, quartz

Magick tools - Pentacle, Pentagram, salt, images, stones, gems, cords

Metals - Iron, lead

Herbal - Ivy, grains, oats, rice, patchouli, lichens

Trees - Cypress, Honeysuckle, Jasmin, Lilac (some say Lilac is Water)

Animals - Cow, bull, dog, horse, ant, bears, wolf

Instruments - Drums and percussion

Type of magick - Gardening, magnet images, stone (jewel divination, work with crystals), knot, binding, money spells,   grounding, finding treasures, runes,

Ritual Action - Burying, making clay effigies, planting trees or herbs

Aether:

Arther also called Spirit, is the prime element present in all things, providing space, connection and balance for all Elements to exist. Aether is immaterial, unlike the Air, Fire, Water and Earth. Aether is essential to our sense of connectedness with spirit and well-being and represents the sense of joy and union.

Gender - Universal

Direction - Universal

Energy - Universal

Symbols - Cord, rope

On Pentagram - Upper

Goddesses - The Lady

Gods - The Horned God

Cycle of life - Eternity

Season - The wheel of year

Colours - White

Sense - Higher receptions

Keeping in mind our bodies are 65% water.

You are what you tell yourself you are.

You are what you tell others they are.

Cleansing doesn't have to be expensive. You can stick to cheap stuff that you could mostly find in your house.

“I think 99 times and find nothing. I stop thinking, swim in silence, and the truth comes to me.”

 “Life is a preparation for the future; and the best preparation for the future is to live as if there were none.” 

“The only thing that interferes with my learning is my education.” 

“The religion of the future will be a cosmic religion. It should transcend a personal God and avoid dogmas and theology. Covering both the natural and the spiritual, it should be based on a religious sense arising from the experience of all things, natural and spiritual, as a meaningful unity. Buddhism answers this description.”

“Blind belief in authority is the greatest enemy of truth.” 

“Time is an illusion.”

Places I am visiting after the lockdown period.

1. Rishikesh

Why Rishikesh?

Known as the yoga capital of India, Rishikesh is a small town by the River Ganges, at the foothills of the Himalayas. Indians and foreigners alike flock here for the fresh mountain air and the laid-back vibe.

Rishikesh found itself a place on the global map when The Beatles went here in search of nirvana at the ashram of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the late 1960s. Since then, it has attracted both leisure travellers and soul searchers by the droves. While the former will find an adrenalin boost with white-water rafting on the rapids, those who are seeking spiritual solace head straight to the ashrams lining the river.

Balancing the Past, Present, and Future

It’s good to think about the past and future sometimes.

Where would we be if we didn’t look back over our past successes and mistakes and learn from them? Where would we be if we never planned for the future or prepared ourselves for what is to come?

In both cases, we likely wouldn’t be in a good place.

It’s essential to a healthy life to spend some time thinking about the past and the future, but it’s rare that we don’t think enough about the past or the future—usually our problem is focusing too intently (or even obsessively) on the past or the future.

One of the aims of mindfulness and a key factor in living a healthy life is to balance your thoughts of the past, the present, and the future. Thinking about any of them too much can have serious negative effects on our lives, but keeping the three in balance will help us to be happy and healthy people.

It’s hard to say what the exact right balance is, but you’ll know you’ve hit it when you worry less, experience less stress on a regular basis, and find yourself living the majority of your life in the present.

How to be Present and Live in the Moment

To get to this healthy balance, try to keep these guidelines in mind:

Think about the past in small doses, and make sure you are focusing on the past for a reason (e.g., to relive a pleasant experience, identify where you went wrong, or figure out the key to a past success).

Think about the future in small doses, and make sure you are focusing on the future in a healthy, low-anxiety way (e.g., don’t spend time worrying about the future, think about the future just long enough to prepare for it and then move on).

Stay in the present moment for the vast majority of your time.

Of course, following these guidelines is easier said than done, but it will get easier with practice!

How to Live in the Moment but Plan for the Future

It might seem complicated to figure out this delicate balance, but it’s not as complex as it seems.

When we engage in mindfulness or present moment meditation, we are not ignoring or denying thoughts of the past or future, we are simply choosing not to dwell on them. It’s okay to acknowledge and label our past- and future-focused thoughts, categorize them, and be aware of their importance.

The important point is to not allow yourself to get swept up in thinking about the past or future. As Andy Puddicombe of Headspace states,

“…we can be present when consciously reflecting on events from the past (as opposed to being caught up, distracted and overwhelmed by the past” (2015).

When we are aware and present, we don’t need to worry about getting caught up in thoughts of our past or anxiety about our future—we can revisit our past and anticipate what is to come without losing ourselves.

Using Present Moment Awareness to Stop Worrying

Speaking of worry, present moment awareness is a great way to cut down on how much you worry.

Follow these six steps to become more attuned to the present and rid yourself of excess anxiety:

Cultivate unselfconsciousness: let go and stop thinking about your performance.

Practice savoring: avoid worrying about the future by fully experiencing the present.

Focus on your breath: allow mindfulness to make you more peaceful and smooth your interactions with others.

Find your flow: make the most of your time by losing track of it.

Improve your ability to accept: move toward what is bothering you rather than denying or running away from it.

Enhance your engagement: work on reducing moments of mindlessness and noticing new things to improve your mindfulness (Dixit, 2008).

Using Yoga to Connect with the Present Moment

You will probably not be surprised to hear that yoga is an excellent way to get connected to the present and stay in the moment. There are many reasons why yoga is helpful for mindfulness, but one of the biggest is certainly the focus on the breath. 

As yoga teacher and enthusiast Kelle Yokeley says,

“The path to presence is through our mind, body connection—our path is through our breath. The breath is ALWAYS the here and now, it is the ultimate present moment… Our breath is our constant connection to the here and now, and our presence is rooted in its flow.” (Yokeley, 2014).

When we focus our attention on our breath, we have no choice but to be in the present.

To bring yourself back into the present in a moment of stress or when you’re feeling overwhelmed by the past or the future, you can try this breathing exercise from Yokeley:

Breath in and say to yourself, “I am breathing in”, breathe out saying, “I am breathing out.” On your next circle of breath, try saying to yourself, “I am here” coupled with “This is now” (Yokeley, 2014).

This simple exercise will bring you straight to the present, even dragging along a stubborn mind that is preoccupied with worries.

Another factor associated with yoga that allows us to boost our present moment awareness is the postures and poses that we make with our bodies. You might find that as soon as you get into a good pose, your mind becomes flooded with restless thoughts (called “Monkey Mind” by Buddhists). As irritating as this can be, it’s actually a good thing—it means that we are beginning to process our stress and getting to a point where we can truly practice mindfulness (Bielkus, 2012).

Yoga’s gentle flow from one position to the next is a perfect opportunity to cultivate the ability to stay present. The transitions mimic the changes we experience as we go from working to resting to cooking to cleaning to sleeping and everything else in between.

If you enjoy yoga and want to work on your present moment awareness, give this affirmation a try:

This guy never ceases to amaze me.