Have you ever walked into a room and immediately felt the vibe—whether it was warm and welcoming or heavy and tense? That’s energy reading in action. We’re all natural energy readers, even if we don’t realize it. But with a little practice, you can sharpen your skills and start sensing auras, vibrations, and the subtle energies all around you.

Let me walk you through the basics of energy reading, how I discovered my own ability to sense energy, and a few simple exercises you can try at home.


What Is Energy Reading?

Energy reading is the ability to sense, interpret, and understand the subtle vibrations emitted by people, places, and objects. Think of it like tuning into an invisible radio station. Everyone and everything has an energy field, or aura, that carries information about their emotions, intentions, and even health.

The Basics:

  • Auras: The energy field surrounding a person, often described in layers or colors.
  • Vibrations: The frequency or “feel” of an energy, ranging from high (joy, love) to low (fear, anger).
  • Intuition: Your inner knowing, which often serves as your first guide in energy reading.

How I Discovered Energy Reading

I vividly remember the first time I realized I could read energy. I was at a party, chatting with someone who seemed perfectly pleasant on the surface, but something felt off. It wasn’t anything they said—it was their energy. It felt tight, almost prickly, and I found myself inching away without even thinking about it.

Later, I learned they’d been going through a tough time and had been putting up a front. That was my first clue that energy speaks louder than words.


How to Start Sensing Energy

If you’re new to energy reading, don’t worry. It’s a skill you can develop with practice. Here are some beginner-friendly techniques:

1. The Hand Scan

  • Sit quietly and hold your hands a few inches apart.
  • Slowly move them closer together until you feel a subtle resistance or warmth.
  • That’s your energy field! With practice, you can use this technique to sense the energy of objects or people.

2. Aura Gazing

  • Find a quiet spot with good lighting and a neutral background.
  • Focus on the area just around a person’s head or shoulders (or your own reflection in a mirror).
  • Relax your eyes and look for a faint outline or color. It might take time, but keep practicing.

3. Room Reading

  • Walk into a room and pause for a moment.
  • Take a few deep breaths and notice how the space feels. Is it light and airy? Dense and heavy?
  • Pay attention to any emotions or physical sensations that arise.

Understanding Aura Colors

If you start seeing or sensing colors, here’s a quick guide to what they might mean:

  • Red: Passion, strength, or anger.
  • Orange: Creativity and enthusiasm.
  • Yellow: Joy, intellect, and confidence.
  • Green: Healing, balance, and growth.
  • Blue: Calm, communication, and truth.
  • Purple: Intuition and spiritual connection.
  • White: Purity and protection.

Remember, interpretations can vary, so trust your instincts.


Common Energy Patterns to Look For

  • High Vibrations: Feel uplifting, light, and inspiring. Associated with joy, love, and creativity.
  • Low Vibrations: Feel heavy, draining, or tense. Associated with fear, anger, or sadness.
  • Blockages: Areas of stuck energy, often felt as tension or discomfort.

How to Protect Your Energy

As you start reading energy, you might notice you’re more sensitive to it. Here’s how to stay balanced:

  • Grounding: Imagine roots growing from your feet into the Earth, anchoring you.
  • Shielding: Visualize a bubble of light surrounding you, protecting you from negativity.
  • Cleansing: Use sage, salt baths, or sound healing to clear your energy field.

My Go-To Energy Reading Ritual

Whenever I’m about to read someone’s energy—or just tune into my own—I do this quick ritual:

  1. Light a candle and take three deep breaths.
  2. Hold a piece of clear quartz (great for amplifying intuition).
  3. Set an intention, like:”I open myself to the energy around me with clarity and compassion.”
  4. Spend a few minutes scanning the space or person with an open mind and heart.

Final Thoughts

Energy reading isn’t about being psychic or perfect—it’s about tuning into the world in a deeper, more intentional way. The more you practice, the more confident you’ll become in trusting what you sense.

So grab a candle, take a deep breath, and start exploring. The energy around you has so much to say, and it’s waiting for you to listen.

About the Author

Welcome to Crescent Moon Goddess. I'm Raven—a 30-something Instagrammer with a hippie soul and a gothic edge. Think of me as your friendly neighborhood witch who's all about keeping it real. I'm into tarot, crystals, astrology, and all that mystical stuff, but I also believe in practical magic—stuff you can actually use in your everyday life. Grab a cup of herbal tea (or coffee if that's your jam), and let's chat about the universe, self-improvement, and maybe even how to make a killer potion or two.

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