Though it isn’t a scientific process by any means, reading your aura’s color is thought to offer a glimpse into your emotional and spiritual state, and it can be a helpful tool for introspection and reflection. One common aura color is purple, and we reached out to aura reader Rachelle Terry and spiritual author Gabriela Herstik to get the lowdown on what this particular shade is thought to symbolize. That said, purple can mean a lot of different things depending on where it shows up around your body on any given day: “A dull purple in a muscle, for example, could mean muscle strain,” Terry explains. When it shows up around your head, “it could indicate low mood. And emotionally, heartbreak can appear as purple in the heart chakra.” Speaking of chakras, it’s worth noting that the color purple is associated with the crown chakra. If your aura is purple, Herstik says you’re likely very intuitive. Similarly, Herstik says spiritual practices like meditation, and even creative projects can elicit a purple aura: “If you’re tapping into something bigger than yourself—even if that’s an art project—that can be reflected in your aura.” Not only that, but both Terry and Herstik note self-sacrifice and losing one’s identity isn’t uncommon for those with this aura type. “They need to work on strengthening the solar plexus and developing confidence and healthy boundaries,” Terry says. It’s important for people with purple auras to “find balance, practice grounding, and avoid picking up and feeling others’ energy as their own,” Herstik adds. And because of the tendency to feel others’ emotions, Herstik adds it’s important for those with a purple-dominant aura to set clear boundaries and respect the boundaries of their partner. This can look like “allowing them to come to their own decisions, even if you’re picking up on their energy and think you know what’s best for them.” And in the workplace, it’s again important to mind your boundaries and avoid mistaking others’ energy for your own, says Herstik. And if you’re looking to balance out this purple energy with other colors, remember that it is possible to “clean up your aura,” energetically speaking, through techniques like smudging, meditating, or working with an energy healer.
