What does an aura in a dream mean?

Aura

• The Luminous Self: Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, might see the aura as a manifestation of the ego ideal – the part of ourselves that strives for perfection. The aura’s radiance could represent a desire to be seen in a certain light, perhaps embodying charisma, power, or spiritual enlightenment.
• Defense Mechanism: Alternatively, Carl Jung, another prominent psychoanalyst, emphasized the concept of the shadow – the unconscious aspects of personality we repress. The aura could be a defense mechanism, a glowing shield protecting the dreamer from confronting their shadow aspects.
• Energy and Transformation: Psychoanalysis often explores the concept of psychic energy – the life force driving our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The aura, then, could symbolize the flow of this energy, with its colors reflecting the dreamer’s current emotional state. A vibrant aura might represent healthy energy flow, while a dull one could indicate stagnation or repression.

Specific considerations

• Aura’s Location: Was the aura around the dreamer or someone else? An aura around the dreamer intensifies the focus on the ego and self-perception. Seeing an aura on another person could represent an idealized version of that person, or a hidden aspect the dreamer projects onto them.
• Interaction with the Aura: Did the dreamer touch or enter the aura? Touching the aura could symbolize a desire for deeper self-exploration or a merging with another’s energy. Entering an aura might represent a descent into the unconscious, confronting hidden aspects of oneself.
• The Aura’s Colors: As with the general interpretation, specific colors hold symbolic weight:
  • Red: Repressed anger, unacknowledged passion.
  • Orange: Stifled creativity, a yearning for self-expression.
  • Yellow: Intellectual anxieties, hidden doubts.
  • Green: Unbalanced growth, difficulty integrating different aspects of oneself.
  • Blue: A longing for peace, a need to escape overwhelming emotions.
  • Indigo: Unexplored intuition, a disconnection from one’s inner wisdom.
  • Violet: A spiritual yearning, a search for deeper meaning.

Waking life

• Ego Concerns: Are you preoccupied with how others perceive you? Is there a part of yourself you’re trying to hide or project onto others?
• Shadow Work: Have you been neglecting introspection? Is there a part of yourself (your shadow) you’re afraid to confront?
• Emotional State: Consider your current emotional landscape. Do the aura’s colors resonate with any dominant emotions you’re experiencing?