In brief, there is an oval shaped etheric emanation surrounding humans within a distance of two to three feet all around the body. Some refer to the emanation as a 'psychic' or 'magnetic' field. Let me interject a martial principle and 'apply' it in a-priori (theory,) for the sake of explaining how it is we all 'feel' good or bad vibrations. Simply, in a world of contrast we choose to play in, there is only "law of attraction."

We each 'know' what 'feels' good or bad. As Bruce Lee would say, "use emotional content." Let me put this into western analogy for a change. In western metaphysics of astrology, the 12 signs are divided into fire, earth, air and water. Each of these has divisions of mutable, fixed and cardinal. The progression always finishes a cycle in water. Water puts the finishing touches of the cumulative building of fire, earth and air in sequential order. It represents emotion. Our bodies are mostly water. Emotions that let us know gut level how we 'feel' are indeed a guidance system to keep us always choosing a 'thought that feels better.' In kung fu we say "move like the wind and hit like water." So, even though this is all metaphysical 'pseudo-science,' nevertheless, we as martial artists already realize that the foundation of the Chinese art of kung fu indeed itself is metaphysical. If we are open minded and free after first being grounded in what I refer to in my own experience as the religion "I am that I am," we are more tolerant, flexible and most importantly 'appreciative' of our similarities and thus the larger picture of opportunities to share knowledge, wisdom, truth and freedom in our ever closer family global village.

I believe we can sense 'personality' outside of just our five senses. Even children respond to this influence and respond to it in the manner of like or dislike. The aura is dense and thick in the portion nearest the body. It thins out as distance from the body increases. 'Luminous cloud' and phosphorescent flame' are two descriptions that are common. Many occultists know the aura to extend beyond even clairvoyant vision can see.

As a reader of The Urantia Book since 1968, fellow followers of the on-line discussion group have aided me tremendously. Some reminded me of water weight studies that confirmed the missing of about 2 grams upon death. Christians worldwide agree on Pentecost or the seeding of the Holy Spirit upon all born thereafter. Does this later sentence make you ponder the metaphysics of spiritual, medical or religious qigong prior to Pentecost? Perhaps the message is free will, and as Bruce would say, "take what is useful and disregard the rest." My debates with the study group focused on principles of theory. My theory is that thoughts are not subject to gravity, thus prayer works. This is also why psychic warfare in the martial arts works and should be used for good. This 'mind intent' or 'pure desire' is integrated into the concept of "physician heal thyself."

On my Panther Dim Mak series tape "Scientific Analysis of Chi," we read 'energy' using tools called an 'electro-meridian imaging unit' and a dark field microscope hooked up to a video monitor. We have known of Kirlian photography and now there is the 'bio' auric computerized reader.

The aura is seen to be composed of all the colors of the spectrum. Combinations differ with individuals and are constantly shifting in the case of all of us. The colors are representative of mental and emotional states. My former teacher said he could read the changing colors of my aura. For those of you looking for metaphysical reading on 'color,' check out the writings of Dinshaw who was in the same category/class of adeptness (Theosophically speaking) as say, Madame Blavatsky.

To those truly clairvoyant, reading the mind and character become a form of divination in and of itself. Be warned though that each of us has free will. This is pseudo-science so don't let anyone convince you they or you can 'literally' read another's mind. Also remember 'nothing impure can enter that which is pure.' Cancer cells die in lemon juice!

In our chi projection meditations, we learn to 'feel' the aura of another and have them 'feel' ours. This can be in a martial or healing context, depending on 'intent.'

The colors are the outward appearance of the vibrations themselves, just as color in the physical plane are outward manifestations of vibrating matter. In passing, out of the 100 or so rays of the sun's subtle energies we only use the first 30 or so in our physical world of communication referred to as Hertzian waves. We are indeed radio-active beings. Science had to first discover the human 'atmoshere' before acknowledging the 'possibility' of similarities with auric color and mental and emotional states.
 

- James Lacy