What’s Clouding Your Aura, Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Everyone has a unique aura – a colorful field surrounding them like an energy signature. These colors can change depending on mood and circumstances, and extra effects like sparkles and patches are common. Negative traits, illness, or bad situations can cloud your aura, preventing you from shining as brightly and authentically as you deserve. What’s fogging your aura can be predicted by your zodiac sign’s typical characteristics. Here’s what clouding your aura, based on your star sign, and what you can do to clear it.

Aries: Anger

There’s a bloody, reddish tint surrounding your aura, fiery Aries. You are courageous, passionate, and energetic, but you also harbor anger that’s clouding your aura. You’ve developed a habit of snapping easily, but then getting over your anger quickly. And you’ve surrounded yourself with people who understand this is just part of your nature, and they graciously forgive and move on. 

But when anger rears its head so often, it means there’s a greater source of your feelings. You can cut through that angry red haze by attending therapy to work through your emotions and getting regular exercise to burn off negative energy. When that red tint is gone, your purest, true colors can show.

Taurus: Complacency 

You crave comfort, dear Taurus – you have a cozy, wholesome aura that draws people to you because being in your presence is like curling up on the couch with a favorite movie. You’re also very hard-working, which balances your desire for rest and relaxation.

But, as a fixed sign, you tend to get stuck in your ways. You settle into a routine you like and refuse to adjust it, even for wonderful opportunities. Your complacency is dulling your aura, giving it a slight film, like moss growing over an unmoving rock. Forcing yourself to make small changes to your routine, like switching up your coffee order or trying a new workout class, will give your aura the shakeup it needs to shine. 

Gemini: Indecision

Mischievous, playful energy radiates from you, Gemini, but it’s clouded by a frantic, nervous energy. Your indecision shows in your aura, and it looks like you’re always being pulled in several different directions. This makes your aura crackly and volatile, like fireworks. 

You have so many interests and ideas, and seemingly endless stores of energy. But there’s just not enough time in the world to pursue everything that sparks your imagination. You need to focus your energy and attention to get the results you want and stabilize your aura. Write down a list of your goals and dreams, and then pick just one to devote yourself to. Next, write down actionable steps to achieve it. Your mind and aura will feel much better when you get clarity on what you desire the most. 

Cancer: Secrecy

You tend to keep to yourself, sweet Cancer, as a defense mechanism. You’re very sensitive and don’t want to open yourself up to getting hurt, so you hide your truest self and deepest feelings from most people. This shrinks your aura, making you hard to notice when you deserve to sparkle. People may mistake your need for privacy as secrecy, making you seem untrustworthy. 

You’ve got to open up if you want to clear your aura. Your guiding celestial body is the moon, and it’s time to go from a small, waning sliver to a bright, shining full moon. Share a silly story about yourself with a coworker, or strike up a conversation with someone new. Your aura gets a little stronger every time you allow yourself to be vulnerable.

Leo: Selfishness

You shine so bright, fierce Leo, that it’s hard to believe that anything could cloud your glittery aura. But selfishness is your burden, keeping your aura bound tightly to you instead of being fully visible to others. It’s not so much that you’re greedy; in fact, Leo is one of the most generous signs of the zodiac. But you are a bit self-obsessed – the bottom line is, you mostly only care about what’s good for you. You’re always thinking about and looking out for yourself, and you assume everyone else is, too. 

The best way to free your aura from its binding is to lean into your generous spirit. Focus on intentionally giving back to others and putting them first. Volunteering, offering to mow your neighbor’s yard, or cooking a meal for a struggling coworker will cut the chains from your aura so you shimmer as brightly as you deserve.

Virgo: Dissatisfaction

There’s no denying that you’re a perfectionist, careful Virgo. You notice all the little details others miss, and you’re always willing to lend a hand with the dirty work no one else wants to do. But being such a good problem-solver is exhausting – you always see what’s wrong with the picture, in an attempt to correct it. Dissatisfaction hangs over you like a cloud, giving your aura a gray, shadowy tinge.

You’ve got to relinquish control and release your perfectionism to cleanse your aura. Set a timer for a task and be done with it, no matter how imperfect or unfinished it feels, when the timer goes off. Delegate some responsibilities instead of trying to do everything yourself. The cloud will leave your aura if you learn to relax and let go of the need to fix everything.

Libra: People-pleasing

You strive for balance in everything you do, friendly Libra, so your aura is generally healthy. But people-pleasing chips away at your aura, so it looks like little pieces are missing from where you gave too much of yourself away. You’re a natural peacekeeper, and you tend to bend over backward to avoid conflict and make others happy, despite what it may cost you.

To restore your aura to wholeness, you need to put yourself first. Get clear on what you really want and what’s best for you, and take a stand when necessary. You don’t have to say yes to every request – turning down a few favors or opportunities can be surprisingly empowering. When you make it your goal to please yourself instead of others, your aura will become more complete.

Scorpio: Jealousy

You have a jealous streak, soulful Scorpio, and it shows in your aura. There’s a bright green slash indicating that you covet what other people have and are fiercely protective of the possessions and people in your life. Love is of the utmost importance to you, so you certainly get jealous in relationships. But your envy isn’t just romantic – it can be painful for you to see others achieving something you want. You’re happy for them, but your jealousy shines a bit stronger than your joy.

Jealousy typically stems from insecurity or a scarcity mindset. To eradicate the envious green streak from your aura, you need to take up practices to improve your self-worth. Keeping promises to yourself and others can improve self-esteem. Repeating mantras like “I am more than enough” and “There is enough abundance to go around” will ground you. As your self-esteem grows, the green streak will be erased from your aura.

Sagittarius: Unreliability

As the zodiac sign of the traveler, it’s no surprise that you have a hard time staying in one place, dynamic Sagittarius. You embrace change and get bored when you’re stuck in a routine. As fun and exciting as this makes your personality, your spontaneity shows as unreliability in your aura. Your energy is scattered, and your aura has little bubbles that pop up and disappear.

To clear these bubbles and stabilize your aura, you need to embrace routine and stay true to your word, Sagittarius. Make a conscious effort not to cancel or change plans, and delight in the little habits that compose your day. Keeping your commitments and finding pleasure in your morning coffee will help you feel more grounded and in control. 

Capricorn: Insecurity

You come across as perfectly put together and self-assured, stoic Capricorn, but deep down you’re just as lost and confused as the rest of us. Although you would never admit it, your aura exposes your insecurity. It dims and flickers when you doubt yourself, like a lightbulb going out, and you deserve to shine bright.

The usual tricks for building self-confidence, like setting intentions and achieving them, don’t work for you because you’re naturally goal-oriented. Trophies and awards may delight you in the short-term, but they do nothing for your long-term happiness or your aura. You’ve got to cultivate a strong sense of self-worth and truly learn to believe that you are more than enough, just as you are. You don’t always have to be doing something or trying to impress everyone – it’s okay to simply be yourself. Your aura will glow with confidence when you embrace your true self, flaws and all.

Aquarius: Contrariness

Your uniqueness and diplomacy are among your best qualities, quirky Aquarius. Your friends and coworkers value your ability to see all sides of an issue and challenge conventional ways of thinking. But you don’t have to play devil’s advocate all the time. Your contrariness shows in your aura; it looms aggressively forward, as if you’re waiting to prove someone wrong or tell them no.

It’s empowering to take control and tell people no when they ask too much of you, and sometimes others need a little tough love. But you’re often contrary just for the sake of it, and it’s clouding your aura. If you want your aura to settle back to its proper place around you, you’ve got to bite your tongue. Resist the urge to question everything your friends say to you, and trust that others might have the answers or know what’s best sometimes. 

Pisces: Sadness

You experience all of your emotions profoundly, sensitive Pisces, and sometimes sadness overwhelms you. You have a vivid imagination, and while you can dream up castles in the sky, you’re just as likely to envision nightmare scenarios. Your melancholy shows in your aura as murky water stains, like teardrops on paper. 

Using your creativity to express yourself through art can help you communicate these feelings in a tangible, productive way. You tend to neglect your earthly body and responsibilities when consumed by sadness, so exercising, eating a healthy meal, and crossing some chores off your list will wipe those tears from your aura and help you feel more joyful and grounded.