Have you ever wondered if you can learn to see an aura? In my experience, many people can. It usually doesn't begin with bright colors surrounding a person. Instead, most people first notice subtle distortions, shimmering light, or what looks like heat rising from pavement on a hot day. Like any skill, learning to perceive energy develops through practice, patience, and repetition.
I teach this in The Mohr Method of Healing® Reiki Training System, and it is one of my favorite subjects.
When you first begin seeing an aura, it often resembles the afterimage you see if you stare at a blue box on a white background for 30 seconds and then look away—you'll briefly see yellow. It can also look like the shimmering heat rising from pavement on a hot summer day. At first, it appears as a subtle distortion in the air.
Not everyone will see auras, and that's perfectly okay. Personally, I believe knowingness is the strongest psychic ability. While seeing spirit or energy is exciting and highly desired by many people, seeing isn't always synonymous with truth. Sometimes what we perceive requires interpretation.
I have a meditation called The Psychic Dial that teaches you how to intentionally turn your psychic abilities up or down. Many people are afraid of what they might see. You may eventually perceive angels, ethereal beings, loved ones who have passed, extraterrestrial life, or even darker energies. Chances are you've already noticed something unusual if you've ever caught a white streak or a dark shadow out of the corner of your eye. Much of the unseen world is first perceived through our peripheral vision.
Please don't be afraid. In my experience, 99.99% of what surrounds us is loving and positive. If you ever do encounter something that doesn't feel good, we simply use Reiki. In my meditations and classes, I teach you how to dissolve or "blow up" unwanted energy. Reiki is at the center of everything we do.
These abilities should be developed in layers. Just as you wouldn't expect to earn a black belt after your first martial arts class, psychic development also requires practice, patience, and repetition. First, you master the fundamentals. Then you gradually build upon them. This approach keeps you grounded, confident, and protected every step of the way.
It can feel like a lot if you suddenly begin noticing everything all at once.
That said... it's also incredibly fun to see auras!
You may have noticed that after a rainstorm, everything seems greener, brighter, and almost as though it's glowing. It isn't just your imagination. The auric fields around plants and nature often appear fuller and more vibrant after a storm.
I've had many students tell me, "I've been seeing this my whole life—I just didn't know what it was!"
I often wish children were taught about intuition and energy awareness in kindergarten. Imagine if we all learned how to trust our intuition from an early age. What a different world we might live in. Maybe one day.
A Simple Aura Exercise
Give yourself 10 uninterrupted minutes. You may see something within five minutes—but commit to practicing this exercise at least five different times (about 50 minutes total over several sessions). Consistency is what develops this skill.
Find a dark room with a solid black or very dark background behind your hands. A dimly lit room works well as long as you can just barely make out the outline of your fingers.
Place your hands in front of you with your index fingers pointing toward one another, leaving a small gap between them.
Begin channeling Reiki. Visualize Reiki entering through the top of your head, flowing down through your body into the core of the Earth. Then visualize Earth's energy rising back up through your body and out the top of your head. Finally, imagine Reiki flowing out of your right hand and into your left.
Next, Bubble Up. While continuing to channel Reiki, think of a memory that makes you feel happy, peaceful, and safe. Allow that feeling to expand into a protective bubble of light surrounding your entire body.
Now soften your gaze. Don't stare directly at your fingers. Instead, relax your eyes until your focus gently drifts.
Notice how your fingers may appear to blur or even seem to float.
Shift your focus back to your physical fingers.
Then soften your gaze again until they appear to float.
Repeat this back and forth several times.
As you continue, notice whether you feel subtle pressure or tingling between your fingertips. Some people begin to perceive a thin blue, white, or silvery strand of light stretching between the fingers—almost like a tiny lightning bolt.
Once you've experienced that, move your hands farther apart and observe them against the dark background.
Look for a shimmering, flame-like distortion surrounding your hands. At first it may appear clear, white, or translucent. Over time, color may begin to emerge.
Be patient with yourself. This isn't an ability that can be rushed.
If you think you saw something...
You probably did.
Congratulations! That's often how this ability begins.
Practice truly does make progress, so enjoy the process and stay curious.
And if you have success with this exercise, I'd love for you to share your experience with our community. Your story may inspire someone else to discover abilities they never knew they had. 🩷
Common Questions
Can everyone learn to see auras?
Not everyone will develop clairvoyance, and that's perfectly okay. Psychic abilities vary from person to person. Some people naturally see energy, while others primarily feel, hear, or simply know.
What do auras look like at first?
Most people don't begin by seeing bright colors. Instead, they often notice subtle shimmering, transparent light, or a distortion similar to heat rising from pavement.
What if I don't see anything?
Don't become discouraged. Psychic development happens in layers and improves through consistent practice. Many students tell me they've been noticing subtle energy their entire lives without realizing what they were seeing.
Should I be afraid of seeing spirit?
In my experience, no. Nearly everything I have encountered has been loving and positive. Learning Reiki and energy protection techniques can help you feel confident and prepared as your awareness grows.
If you'd like to develop your intuition in a structured, practical way, The Mohr Method of Healing® Reiki Training System teaches Reiki, energy hygiene, psychic development, and protective techniques step by step. My goal is to help you build these abilities gradually, confidently, and with discernment.
