Why Some People See Energy in the Air (Explained Simply)

I have always understood the world as energetic, so I’ve always “seen” energy but it was more in the sense of feeling it. The first time I remember seeing energy in the air (literally) was in 2018.

I had recommitted to my spiritual practice after working through a lot of heavy grief. Each day I would go to my spot and meditate. Much like the photo 😂 I would sometimes open my eyes and see a glow around everything.

I would see static dancing in the air, especially around sharp edges like the boundary between the wall and ceiling. A translucent outline around your hands, and then colors would develop.

Sometimes visions I had in meditation would start overlapping into physical reality.

Energy is all around us, everything is energy. Todo es energía.

If you’ve landed on this page chances are you already see energy, and wonder what it means and what is going on. I wanna help you break it down.

Some people are born with the ability to see energy, however I believe that with practice we can all tune into this psychic sense. I also want to talk a little bit about that development.

So, what is energy?

In Hinduism this energy, which permeates everything, is known as prana. This is the Sanskrit word for life force energy, vital energy or breath.

In Chinese philosophy, this energy is known as chi (also ki or qi). The literal meanings are almost identical too.

You may also hear the term “subtle energy” the one I like to use the most, which is more of a Western term you’ll hear from spiritual teachers like Rudolf Steiner. There are so many words for this one thing.

Energy manifests in many different ways, in more denser forms like physical bodies and then more subtle ways:

• colors/auras
• orbs
• static, waves or ripples in the air
• flashes of light

What does it mean to see energy in the air spiritually?

The first reason you might be having this experience is a natural-born clairvoyance.

If you aren’t blessed with this ability, then it can develop as you grow your awareness. When we meditate we become mindful of our body, and we can feel this life force energy flowing through us. It can manifest as tingles, a swaying sensation or vibrations.

While we are most familiar with our physical bodies in this realm, we also have what is called a subtle or astral body which is made up of this vital energy.

Usually people feel this first and then it becomes something they can visually perceive. We tend to have these experiences when we are in a calmer state like meditation or quiet contemplation, because these activities naturally tune us into a higher level of consciousness.

If you’re starting to see things (or have for some time) this is a good sign your psychic senses are opening up, specifically your clairvoyance, and that your higher self wants you to take the next step.

Not everything we see is spiritual, of course. Even as someone who does energy readings full time, I think it’s very important to distinguish between mental phenomena and psychic experience. Sometimes our brain is interpreting something in an interesting way, or our literal vision is blurry or disrupted.

You can discern the difference based on context and how the experience feels. When we receive spiritual visions or see something truly transcendental, there is often a warm, calm sensation alongside it. Sometimes you just know that what you’re seeing is important.

Rule out any physical causes and if ever you feel unsure, please seek medical advice.

What should you do if you start seeing energy?

Look, I know the first instinct when you have experiences like this is to interpret things to death. I’ve done it!

However it is very important that you do not get too attached to these experiences. They are cool, they are a good sign, but ultimately you don’t want to get caught up in the light show.

As your psychic senses develop, deeper guidance will arise. The ‘cool’ experience grows into a stronger connection with your intuition and higher self. At first you’re seeing colors, and soon enough (through keeping a consistent practice) you’re receiving visions that directly and practically improve your life.

Hints on what path to take next, epiphanies where old psychic experiences suddenly make more sense, the revelation of important information when you need it and a beautiful sense that things are going to be ok.

Notice what comes up without rushing to assign a meaning. Let the experiences be pure. Record recurring colors/visuals, and see what patterns emerge over time.

Allow your spiritual explorations to enrich your everyday waking life. I always say it doesn’t matter what abilities you have, if you don’t know what to do with them! It doesn’t matter if you’re a reincarnated 12th generation Sirian starseed, if that doesn’t make you a better person in 3D.

How to see auras & subtle energies

The last thing I want to touch on is how to develop these abilities! Not just to see more…but to see more deeply.

Here’s the thing, seeing auras and energies is not just about increasing literal vision. Spiritual vision is mainly accessed through the third eye chakra. An energy center located between the eyebrows, this is associated with the color indigo.

Meditation exercises, visualization and yoga practices all increase the third eye’s clarity. However, this is secondary. To truly see we must be….honest with ourselves and appreciative of reality.

I know, it sounds completely unrelated! How does being honest and appreciative allow us to see auras?

Spiritual awareness grows gently over time, from the inside out – like slowly turning up the brightness of a lamp. This awareness develops as we sharpen certain inner qualities. Nurturing these qualities allows us not just to “see things” but to have true vision.

If you meditate regularly then you’ll notice that oftentimes when you open your eyes, everything appears brighter and more beautiful. In a sense this is seeing the world more clearly.

Spend some time (you could even do this right now) looking around and appreciating a few things in your environment. Observe a plant, a rock or crystal, a painting, and appreciate its finer qualities as deeply as you can.

Do this regularly so you start to see more beauty.

Ask yourself “What am I not seeing clearly?”

What relationships need to be cut or improved on? What habits are you not too keen on? What fear could you face this week?

Spend some time reflecting on something that made you uncomfortable or triggered you during the week. Do some shadow work (understanding yourself) so that what you see keeps you humble and grounded.

This can all seem unnecessary or silly, but it’s incredibly important. It helps you develop your spiritual vision not just spiritual sight, and means as you see more it takes on a productive form.

Seeing auras

I recommend setting some groundwork as described and then going onto more practical exercises to stimulate and develop your third eye.

The first practical step is to build a consistent meditation practice. Baby, ya gotta meditate! Or know how to keep your mind clear some other way clear if that isn’t your thing 😉

The quieter we are internally, the more we are able to see as there are less distractions. Our brainwaves slow, and we are able to see beyond the physical for longer periods of time.

• Sit in a quiet spot, get comfortable and sit with your legs crossed and back straight.
• Bring gentle focus to your breathing, and whenever a thought enters your mind simply acknowledge it is there and bring the focus back to your breath.

Spending a few minutes in meditation a day and extending the time gradually is a great way to start.

To bring this practice further, try meditating with the eyes open while focusing on a living being. A small plant in your home, a tree outside your window or even a crystal work great for this.

Rather than just looking at this object, try to become one with it. Go beyond the surface level. What texture does this thing have? What emotion does it evoke? Finally, what does it feel like on a more conceptual level? It’s much easier to ‘see’ the energy surrounding a thing, when we are properly connected it.

Then…observe the edges. See if you notice a translucent outline around the being, and if colors develop. Don’t worry if nothing happens the first time, it takes practice!

Seeing your own aura

As humans we also have an auric field which extends about a foot beyond the physical body. This is how we exchange energy between one another, and if your psychic sight is keen you can tune into someone else’s aura and see if it has any blocks or holes.

To practice see your own aura:

• Find a blank white background such as a wall and stand or sit in front of it.
• Focus on your breath and get into a relaxed state.
• Hold your hand out against the wall and pay attention to the edges of your fingers.

Very quickly you may start to see a translucent outline take form like before and then different colors will appear.

The hands have minor chakras within them also: these work as portals for prana energy, healing and creativity. These will be familiar to anyone who does art, writes or uses their hands to heal. We translate source energy through the hands and bring it down into physical form.

If our hand chakras are inactive it can be difficult to make out energy here.

Practice visualizing a ball of energy forming between your two hands. Very quickly you will begin to feel this. You can feel the energy ball move from one hand to another or expand and contract. See if you can move onto perceiving this energy once you are comfortable with it.

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If you would like to get an idea of your predominant aura colors, I do specialized readings here. Each reading comes with information on your main colors, what they mean and how to use the information practically. I also include a small illustration showing you exactly what I see.

How to see someone else’s aura

You can also modify this exercize to practice on a willing participant.

1. Start by getting relaxed, perhaps meditating for ten minutes beforehand.
2. Ask your participant to stand a few feet away from you (or further if the space permits) in front of a blank white background. Adjust the lighting so it isn’t too bright or dark.
3. Now focus on the person’s nose or chest area. Unfocus your eyes and switch to your peripheral vision.
4. With your mind relaxed and vision unfocused you should begin to see a faint outline forming around the person’s body, usually dark (shadow) or translucent.
5. Continue to focus for a few minutes and see if any colors start to form.

The key with any aura viewing exercize is to let go of any expectations and just allow yourself to be. After a few minutes finish up and reflect.

This takes practice, so don’t be dismayed if you can’t make out any aura on the first (or several first) tries. If you can find someone you trust with which to practice with, this would be incredibly helpful.

Mindset makes a big difference when learning to view auras. This came a lot later in my psychic development than you might expect, because when I really wanted to see auras it was difficult to do so. My ego inevitably took over.

However when I was more comfortable working with my own energy first, when I didn’t expect to see anything, this capability naturally developed.

Over the years I have realized that seeing energy is not just about techniques, but the connection you have with your spirit.

The less we see the spiritual side of ourselves as something “separate”, and practice spiritual principles rather than just taking them in, the clearer things get.

What is your experience with seeing energy?