Gaby's Bridge

The human aura is described as a hazy bubble of light that surrounds the human being from head to toe. An aura has multiple layers that interact and transmit information between the body through its seven chakra energy centres and the immediate external environment. Each layer of the aura relates to an individual’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions. The energetic vibrations of a person’s thoughts, feelings, state of health, consciousness and past experiences are stored in the different layers of the aura.

Aura layers are also called “auric layers” or “subtle bodies”. There are seven auric layers that are commonly observed. The outermost layer of an aura’s energy field extends five to seven feet from the physical body, and the range of its extension depends on an individual’s general health and well-being. For those who cannot see auras, when one aura field is interacting with another, it can be intuitively described as having a distinct sense that someone is in the proximity of their “personal space.” The seven layers of the aura are listed and described as follows, and can be referenced in the illustration.

1. The Etheric Layer or Etheric Body

The etheric layer is the first layer of the aura and extends from ½ to 2 inches from the skin’s surface, outlining the body. This energy field is mainly connected to the first chakra, our organs, glands and meridians, and is related to the condition and health of the physical body.

2. The Emotional Layer or Emotional Body

The second layer of the aura is called the Emotional Layer and extends two to four inches away from the surrounding physical body in an oval shape. This layer is mainly connected to the second chakra, feelings, emotions and experiences. It is constantly in a state of flux, reflecting our current state of mind. This layer also stores unstable emotions such as fear, resentment, and loneliness.

The energies present in the second layer of the aura will communicate with the first layer, and then process this information in the physical body. Physical tension, muscle cramps, and upset stomach could be the result of the first etheric layer being bombarded by emotional pain residing in the second layer of the aura.

3. The mental layer or mental body

The third layer of the aura is the mental layer. Its extension is from four to eight inches from the physical body. This layer is connected to the third chakra, our consciousness, ideas, logical processes, belief systems, and intellect. At this level, thoughts and ideas are rationalized and validated. Mental health and mental problems present themselves in this layer of the aura.

4. The Astral Bridge Cloak, Astral Body or Bridge Cloak

The fourth layer of the aura is called the Astral Layer or the Bridge Layer in short. It is eight or twelve inches from the physical body and connects with the fourth chakra, our sense of love, well-being, expansion and balance of life.

Where the first three layers of the aura reflect our physical nature and presence, the fourth layer is the window into our spiritual nature, separating the first three layers from the three outer layers of the aura.

5. The Etheric Template Layer

The fifth aura layer is the etheric template layer. It is one or two feet away from the physical body. Connect with the fifth chakra, sound, vibration, communication and creativity. Primarily this layer of the aura serves as a carbon copy of the physical body on the spiritual plane.

The etheric template layer is the seat of our higher consciousness and our higher will. The vibrations of the physical plane and the spiritual plane communicate here, thus manifesting thoughts in substance and creating pathways for all possibilities.

6. The Celestial Cloak or Celestial Body

The sixth layer of the aura is called the Celestial Layer. It extends two to three feet away from the body and reflects our subconscious mind. It is where the physical mind connects with the spiritual mind through meditation and devotional practices.

It is connected to the sixth chakra, memories, dreams, spiritual awareness, intuitive knowledge, trust, honesty, and unconditional love. The Heavenly Layer contains our experiences of having a connection to something bigger than ourselves.

7. The Ketheric Template Layer or Causal Layer

The seventh layer of the aura is known as the Ketheric Template Layer or Causal Layer. It is connected to the seventh chakra, all knowledge and all possibilities. This layer protects and holds together all the other layers of the aura, and contains the blueprint of our spiritual path, reflecting all of the soul’s experiences and events over time. The Ketheric Cloak is the link to “God”, “Creator”, “Source”, or “All That Is” within each individual, and extends from three to five feet away from the physical body, depending on our spiritual state.