One of the more common things I see in Witchy Facebook groups is someone asking what their aura is with an attached photo
There are always a mix of people answering the question and people telling them that they can’t see an aura in a photo
So, is it even possible?
Seeing your aura is possible in a photo, but it is a lot more difficult and less reliable. Some camera lenses do great at capturing auras. That is why getting an “Aura photoshoot” is a thing. You don’t have to get a fancy lens but don’t take info too seriously if you used a photo to see your aura
But if you want to have some fun and ask others what they see, asking in a Facebook group is a real option
Just be ready for some people to get annoyed
If you want to learn to see your own aura, check out my article on how to get started
What is an aura?
Your aura is the field of energy that comes from your body
Everyone and everything has an aura, but they are all a little different
Auras come in different colors, shades, shapes, and sizes
There are even layers of your aura
All these parts come together and tell your story
Can photos capture an aura?
Cameras are getting more and more advanced which means they are starting to capture more than what is obviously visible
There are lenses that are great at capturing auras
That is why some photographers specialize in capturing auras
It isn’t really the same as seeing an aura in person but the photos come out incredible!
However, you don’t always need a special lens
The aura is less visible and less accurate, but you can see auras in regular photos
You see them the same way that you see auras in person
Look closely at the person’s third eye and let your eyes relax
As your eyes lose focus, use your peripheral vision to look at that person’s outline
With practice, you will see able to see their aura
You are likely to only see some color and it isn’t usually very clear
But you should be able to see it when you get good at seeing auras
If you are a beginner, you may want to master seeing auras in person first
Are there ways to increase the reliability of capturing aura in photos?
While photos are the most reliable way of seeing auras, there are ways to increase that reliability a little
The first way to improve reliability is by having the person stand in front of a black or a white wall
This helps you see auras in person too
The colors and shapes are easier to see on a plain background that is not likely to be the aura’s color
Obviously, you can’t control this if you are looking at the photo
But you can control this if you take the photo to ask other people what they see
The second way is what I have already mentioned
Go to a photographer that specializes in aura photos
Or get the camera and lens for yourself
The special lens doesn’t really capture anything except the aura so it is a great way to secretly decorate magickally if you are not open yet
Is seeing auras in person the same as in a photo?
Photos are fun and they are something great to enjoy
But no photo ever truly compares to the real moment
That is one reason why video is so popular now
You only capture a single moment and not the whole picture
Energy is constantly moving and fluctuating
So even if you clearly see the aura in a photo, it may have been a little different a second after the photo was taken
They are great if you don’t have any other options
When we are living an amazing moment, we won’t have the option to live that moment again
That is the best use of pictures
So have fun with the auras in your pictures, but don’t take them too seriously
That was a very small snapshot of that moment
They will never replace being there in person to experience what is happening