Magical Theory 101 Wednesday, (02/08/2006, 4th Period)
CLASS IS CLOSED FOR GRADING.
Jenny is standing in front of the classroom, the door is closed, and she launches right into her lecture. "So, the next step after grounding and centering? Shielding. Let's see how long I can stretch this out. Think of shielding as a way to keep yourself safe from unwanted negative energy, or also things like telepathy. Sometimes it can protect you against spells, but usually, not so much. Trust me on that one." No need to get into spellcasting just yet. In fact, next week is probably better for that one.
"So basically, think of it like a big bubble of positive energy surrounding you--or your aura, if you're into those. And it filters positive emotions and energy through into it, but it keeps negativity away. And also? It doesn't do a thing about negativity coming from you, and it doesn't affect your emotions. You're responsible for dealing with those all on your own. Asking for magical help to get rid of your bad emotions is kind of like asking for a karmic smack upside the head. Especially on Charmed, God, how many eps have they done on that? Some people visualize their shields differently, with one of the elements, or with a bright light surrounding them instead of a bubble. You could also set a shield around a specific geographical area--generally a room. That's called warding a room.
Now, I mentioned auras earlier. Think of an aura as an energy field surrounding your body that can reflect your emotional state. Some people believe that auras can be seen as a colorful projection surrounding the body. I've got some information totally stolen, copy/pasted, and edited down from here because I'm lazy written on the board for you guys to check out regarding auras. Some people say you can check out state of health by checking out someone's aura. I'm not completely on the bandwagon with that, but I'm including the info here for you anyway in case it ever comes in handy. You never know, right? Plus auras are going to relate to chakras, which we'll be covering in a bit."
Written on the board:
Aura - An energy field that surrounds living objects and objects that hold some kind of magical energy that can be used to determine someone's general state, mood, and (some say) current state of health.
General guidelines on colors of auras and their meanings -
Color
Clear/Bright
Muddy/Dark
Red
The color of strength, strong passion, and willpower. Also a color of energy, fire, drive, determination and fire. Can reflect anger, love, hate and unexpected changes. This color reflects love as well, although more to the physical nature of love.
Dark red may symbolize one who has a quick temper and is nervous or impulsive. It may also reflect serious aggression, uncontrolled lust, or violence. Dark reds can indicate illnesses in the reproductive system, or ailments relating to sexual function.
Orange
Color of warmth, thoughtfulness, and creativity. This color may also reflect on courage and joy. An opening new awareness. Golden orange denotes self-control, and self-knowledge. Orange is also the color of physical pleasure.
The muddier shades of orange may indicate pride or vanity, as well as worry or anxiety. A person with orange in their aura may suffer from kidney ailments, or lower GI issues.
Yellow
This color shows mental activity, and optimism; it can also mean new learning opportunities. A golden yellow means that the person takes care of him/herself. Yellow can also reflect wisdom, intellect, enthusiasm, and early spiritual development.
Muddy yellow may represent the owner is shy or withdrawn. It can also reflect too much thinking, being over-critical, or feeling deprived. Sicknesses associated with dark yellow are usually chest or stomach ailments.
Green
Green is the color of sympathy and calm. It can also reflect empathy, sensitivity, and emotional growth relating to relationships with others. People who are predominantly green are reliable, dependable, open-minded, and may having a healing ability
Dark shades of green can indicate one who is jealous or uncertain. It can also indicate someone who has closed off their heart to others, to avoid being hurt. Aliments associated with green in the aura are generally related to the heart and blood.
Blue
The color of quiet and calm. Blue also represents spiritual devotion, seeking truth. Blue is the color of communication. A lighter shade means active imagination. Finding royal blue means the person is given to honesty, and has good judgment. Any blue in the aura is good to have, but deep, clear blue is the best. One with deep blue in his or her aura shows a person who has found their purpose in life.
Deeper shades of blue can reflect loneliness, blocked perceptions, or someone given to rushing into things. Blue may sometimes represent a tendency to be moody and depressed, if it appears to be smoky, or grayish. Ailments associated with blue are usually throat, or mouth/teeth related.
Purple/Indigo
The colors of one who is seeking something in life that is greater than themselves. Purple reflects the blending of heart and mind with physical and spiritual. It can also mean independence, and a high level of active intuition. Purple also shows an ability to handle affairs with worldliness and practicality. Cosmic connections.
A need to overcome something blocking development, or feeling misunderstood. Also intense erotic imagination without release, or over-bearing personality. Illnesses connected with purple are often brain problems, or neurological disorders, as well as mental illness.
Pink
Pale pinks show compassion, emotional love, purity, joy, comfort, and love of art and beauty.
Darker muddy shades of this color reflect immaturity, a lack of compassion, or a lack of truthfulness. Also related to heart illnesses or emotional problems.
White
One of the first colors you will see when learning to read aura, because all the colors of the energy field are blurring together. It takes focus to be able to let them blend out. However, when it is a true and strong color of the aura, it reflects purity and truth.
N/A
Gray
Grey reflects a movement toward un/veiling ability. Also neutrality, balance.
Dark grey shows physical imbalances, a secretive nature, and deception.
Brown
This could reflect a person who is very "earthy" - found above the head reflects new growth, while around the feet reflects grounding, setting down roots. It can also reflect openness, and an understanding of the world as being interconnected.
Dark or sickly browns, if seen in areas of chakras or energy centers, means those centers need to be cleansed. Can also mean a deliberate blockage. If found in a particular area with another dark or muddy color can indicate the start of severe illness.
Black
Black carries with it both positive and negative meanings, despite it having only one tone. (There is no clear/muddy split here.) On the positive side, black is the color of protection. It can also mean deliberate withdrawal or internalization. On the negative side of black, it can show in a person who's hiding something to deceive another.
NA
"So. Auras. Shielding. Let's start discussing, shall we?"
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Jenny is standing in front of the classroom, the door is closed, and she launches right into her lecture. "So, the next step after grounding and centering? Shielding. Let's see how long I can stretch this out. Think of shielding as a way to keep yourself safe from unwanted negative energy, or also things like telepathy. Sometimes it can protect you against spells, but usually, not so much. Trust me on that one." No need to get into spellcasting just yet. In fact, next week is probably better for that one.
"So basically, think of it like a big bubble of positive energy surrounding you--or your aura, if you're into those. And it filters positive emotions and energy through into it, but it keeps negativity away. And also? It doesn't do a thing about negativity coming from you, and it doesn't affect your emotions. You're responsible for dealing with those all on your own. Asking for magical help to get rid of your bad emotions is kind of like asking for a karmic smack upside the head. Especially on Charmed, God, how many eps have they done on that? Some people visualize their shields differently, with one of the elements, or with a bright light surrounding them instead of a bubble. You could also set a shield around a specific geographical area--generally a room. That's called warding a room.
Now, I mentioned auras earlier. Think of an aura as an energy field surrounding your body that can reflect your emotional state. Some people believe that auras can be seen as a colorful projection surrounding the body. I've got some information totally stolen, copy/pasted, and edited down from here because I'm lazy written on the board for you guys to check out regarding auras. Some people say you can check out state of health by checking out someone's aura. I'm not completely on the bandwagon with that, but I'm including the info here for you anyway in case it ever comes in handy. You never know, right? Plus auras are going to relate to chakras, which we'll be covering in a bit."
Written on the board:
Aura - An energy field that surrounds living objects and objects that hold some kind of magical energy that can be used to determine someone's general state, mood, and (some say) current state of health.
General guidelines on colors of auras and their meanings -
Color
Clear/Bright
Muddy/Dark
Red
The color of strength, strong passion, and willpower. Also a color of energy, fire, drive, determination and fire. Can reflect anger, love, hate and unexpected changes. This color reflects love as well, although more to the physical nature of love.
Dark red may symbolize one who has a quick temper and is nervous or impulsive. It may also reflect serious aggression, uncontrolled lust, or violence. Dark reds can indicate illnesses in the reproductive system, or ailments relating to sexual function.
Orange
Color of warmth, thoughtfulness, and creativity. This color may also reflect on courage and joy. An opening new awareness. Golden orange denotes self-control, and self-knowledge. Orange is also the color of physical pleasure.
The muddier shades of orange may indicate pride or vanity, as well as worry or anxiety. A person with orange in their aura may suffer from kidney ailments, or lower GI issues.
Yellow
This color shows mental activity, and optimism; it can also mean new learning opportunities. A golden yellow means that the person takes care of him/herself. Yellow can also reflect wisdom, intellect, enthusiasm, and early spiritual development.
Muddy yellow may represent the owner is shy or withdrawn. It can also reflect too much thinking, being over-critical, or feeling deprived. Sicknesses associated with dark yellow are usually chest or stomach ailments.
Green
Green is the color of sympathy and calm. It can also reflect empathy, sensitivity, and emotional growth relating to relationships with others. People who are predominantly green are reliable, dependable, open-minded, and may having a healing ability
Dark shades of green can indicate one who is jealous or uncertain. It can also indicate someone who has closed off their heart to others, to avoid being hurt. Aliments associated with green in the aura are generally related to the heart and blood.
Blue
The color of quiet and calm. Blue also represents spiritual devotion, seeking truth. Blue is the color of communication. A lighter shade means active imagination. Finding royal blue means the person is given to honesty, and has good judgment. Any blue in the aura is good to have, but deep, clear blue is the best. One with deep blue in his or her aura shows a person who has found their purpose in life.
Deeper shades of blue can reflect loneliness, blocked perceptions, or someone given to rushing into things. Blue may sometimes represent a tendency to be moody and depressed, if it appears to be smoky, or grayish. Ailments associated with blue are usually throat, or mouth/teeth related.
Purple/Indigo
The colors of one who is seeking something in life that is greater than themselves. Purple reflects the blending of heart and mind with physical and spiritual. It can also mean independence, and a high level of active intuition. Purple also shows an ability to handle affairs with worldliness and practicality. Cosmic connections.
A need to overcome something blocking development, or feeling misunderstood. Also intense erotic imagination without release, or over-bearing personality. Illnesses connected with purple are often brain problems, or neurological disorders, as well as mental illness.
Pink
Pale pinks show compassion, emotional love, purity, joy, comfort, and love of art and beauty.
Darker muddy shades of this color reflect immaturity, a lack of compassion, or a lack of truthfulness. Also related to heart illnesses or emotional problems.
White
One of the first colors you will see when learning to read aura, because all the colors of the energy field are blurring together. It takes focus to be able to let them blend out. However, when it is a true and strong color of the aura, it reflects purity and truth.
N/A
Gray
Grey reflects a movement toward un/veiling ability. Also neutrality, balance.
Dark grey shows physical imbalances, a secretive nature, and deception.
Brown
This could reflect a person who is very "earthy" - found above the head reflects new growth, while around the feet reflects grounding, setting down roots. It can also reflect openness, and an understanding of the world as being interconnected.
Dark or sickly browns, if seen in areas of chakras or energy centers, means those centers need to be cleansed. Can also mean a deliberate blockage. If found in a particular area with another dark or muddy color can indicate the start of severe illness.
Black
Black carries with it both positive and negative meanings, despite it having only one tone. (There is no clear/muddy split here.) On the positive side, black is the color of protection. It can also mean deliberate withdrawal or internalization. On the negative side of black, it can show in a person who's hiding something to deceive another.
NA
"So. Auras. Shielding. Let's start discussing, shall we?"
Useful Links:
Ms. Calendar's Voice Mail
Ms. Calendar's E-Mail
{{OOC: OCD comment threads going up shortly are up.}}