Understanding the Red Aura: Different Shades and Their Meanings

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An in-depth guide to red auras and their fiery, passionate ways

Co-authored by Jennifer McVey, Cht and Hannah Madden

Last Updated: April 26, 2025 Fact Checked

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• Spiritual Meaning
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• Red Aura Shades
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• Love & Relationships
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• Career
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• Root Chakra Connection
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Loyal. Independent. Strong. If you know someone with a red aura or believe someone has a red aura, you likely associate these words with the person’s temperament. Red auras come in many shades, and their personality traits appear in their love life, relationships, and career paths. In this article, we’ll be doing a deep dive into this complex and fiery shade so you can learn more about red auras and their spiritual meaning.

Things You Should Know

• People with red auras are often passionate and competitive. They are fiercely loyal and have a lot of physical, emotional, and mental strength.
• A bright red aura indicates a positive person, while a dark red aura may indicate a more negative person.
• Those with red auras are extroverted and loyal to their friends and partners.
• People with red auras are go-getters and typically excel in their careers.

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Section 1 of 5:

What does a red aura mean?

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   People with red auras are passionate, grounded, and competitive. Those with a red aura are never bored because they make their own fun. They are passionate about what they do but also down-to-earth and easy to talk to. People with red auras tend to be hot-headed, but it’s only because they care deeply about things.

   • Red auras are also associated with physical, emotional, and mental strength.
   • Those with red auras sometimes struggle with being hot-headed or quick to anger. Because they’re so passionate about things, it can be tough to control their emotions when they care about something.
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Red Aura Shades

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   Bright red aura A bright red aura typically means someone is passionate, sensual, and all-around positive. They’re likely fairly content with their life, having found fulfilling hobbies and relationships to pour their energy into. They may also be tender, affectionate, and a good listener.
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   Dark red aura Dark red auras usually indicate that someone has more negative energy. This doesn’t mean that they’re evil or a bad person, but it could mean that they’re suppressing anger or other negative feelings. They often have a tendency to lash out at others, and they may need to use meditation or try daily affirmations to find the root of their frustration.
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   Clouded red aura A cloudy aura indicates that someone is a more negative person, but usually, it’s because of a temporary cause. They might feel frustrated, anxious, or stressed, clouding their aura. The aura typically returns to bright red once they’ve worked through their issues.
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Red Aura in Love and Relationships

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   People with red auras are extroverted and fiercely loyal. They have no problem making new friends and talking to others—most people would describe them as “social butterflies.” When they find friends or a romantic partner that they like, they are honest and loyal to them always. They expect their friends and partners to be loyal, honest, and passionate about them.

   • People with red auras are most compatible with people who have purple auras. Purple auras are fun and exciting, attracting red auras and keeping them interested.

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Red Aura in Career and Professionalism

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   Those with red auras are leaders and go-getters in their fields. You might find someone with a red aura in a CEO position or the owner of their own company. Since they’re so passionate and driven, they never back down from a challenge and love finding new ways to excel in their careers.

   • People with red auras gravitate toward jobs like marketing, hospitality, real estate, politics, and entrepreneurship.
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wikiHow Quiz: What Is My Color Aura?

Like the green of fresh grass and the red of summer strawberries, your soul has its own special shade. For most people, color auras aren’t visible to the eye—but, by investigating your desires and superpowers, you can discover your own personal hue. So, who are you? A courageous, inspiring superhero? A sweet, warm softie? One thing’s for sure: the people around you experience your essence, even if they can’t see it. So take our comprehensive quiz to learn your color aura today!

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I am a:

Doer.

Happy camper.

Healer.

Thinker.

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Root Chakra Connection

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   Red auras are connected to the root chakra at the base of the spine. The root chakra, also called the base chakra, is symbolized by the tailbone and represents strength and being grounded. People with red auras often feel grounded and stable in their own bodies because of this strong connection with the root chakra.

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  How do you read someone's aura?

  

  Jennifer McVey, Cht
  Spiritual Director

  Jennifer McVey is a Spiritualist, Seer, and the Spiritual Director of Spiritual Answers and Solutions. With more than 22 years of experience, she specializes in manifesting, ghosts and spirit attachments, hypnotherapy, channeling, and spiritually based life coaching. Jennifer has also published 13 Affirmation Image and six Word Search Puzzle books in spirituality and self-help and has produced over 600 audio sessions.

  

  Jennifer McVey, Cht

  Spiritual Director

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  First, get some colored pencils and paper and then find a person to watch. Unfocus your eyes a bit and you will automatically start tuning into their energy field. Then, start practicing and drawing their energy.

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