What Are the ‘Auras’ Around People Seen in Photos? Scientists Explain the Mysterious Energy That Humans Emit

What Are the ‘Auras’ Around People Seen in Photos? Scientists Explain the Mysterious Energy That Humans Emit
Kirlian aura photography shows a glowing human hand. Shutterstock/ MP_Foto
Tara MacIsaac
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In some spiritual traditions, people are said to have “auras” around them. Sometimes the auras are described as being various colors or at various levels of intensity, depending on the person’s characteristics.

Photos taken using special methods show a light surrounding people’s bodies, which is said to be the energy those people emanate.