Rainbow Aura's 101: What They Are & What They Mean, From An Expert

So what is a rainbow aura, exactly? And what does this aura say about your personality, romantic relationships, and more? To find out, we asked aura reader and stylist Susanna Merrick.

"It generally means it's a healthy aura because there's a healthy flow of different motions and energies and different things manifesting in your life," she notes, adding it's a sign someone is "able to handle multiple energies or shifts at once."

With each color representing something different, lots of colors in an aura is often a sign that you're going through a big change or shift in your life. "I see it a lot in people who are going through new phases of life, like stepping into marriage or deciding to go back for their doctorate," Merrick says. "Usually it's a phase where you're very curious or you're inviting in a lot—and it's showing."

However, she adds, "[A rainbow aura] is there to be our teacher and guide us. Even in these moments where you might be excited to go to a certain college, for example, there's always that moment before where you're like, Is this the decision I need to make? So, rainbow auras would be well-served to weigh their options and seek awareness when they're feeling overwhelmed.

And as far as aura compatibility, she notes this kind of person will likely find love with someone who has a healthy mix of colors in their aura, too, "because they're also in places and shifts in their life where they're ready to call new energy in."

In terms of applying that to your professional life, she adds you'll likely be more motivated to put yourself out there when your aura is rainbow since you'll be feeling more confident. This could look like being more social and networking, getting creative with projects, and of course, being more open and receptive to opportunities and other people.

"When you're in that rainbow aura state, you're feeling more confident because you're a little bit more balanced," so there's big potential to open up, she says. "Invite them to do things, go places, and experience things with you—especially if you're someone who is afraid to take a risk."

Keep in mind that auras are always changing, and even if you have a rainbow aura today, you may not tomorrow, next week, or next month. For those times you do have a multicolored energy field, try to enjoy it! Experience all those things you love doing, and revel in the dynamic energy you've created for yourself.