The aura is a supposed energy field that surrounds living beings and objects.
Aura is a notion with multiple uses. Its etymological root leads us to a word from the Greek language that can be translated as “to blow” . For this reason, the concept can be used in reference to a breath , a breeze or a breath .
The term , on the other hand, is often used as a synonym for charm or the massive acceptance that something has . For example: “This place has a very special aura: every time I come here I have a good time” , “The rock band has already lost the aura that it enjoyed for more than a decade” , “In the play there was a particular aura” .
The expression “aura of” is used in relation to a halo or glow that surrounds something or someone: “In 2002, the Argentine basketball team destroyed the aura of invincibility of the American team made up of NBA stars” , “The drug trafficker moves around the country with an aura of impunity” , “I felt sorry for that old man with an aura of vulnerability” .
Aura in parapsychology
In the context of parapsychology , the aura is the supposed energy field that surrounds humans, animals, plants and objects in general. This field is made up of lights that, parapsychologists claim, certain people can notice.
Although photographs of the aura have been produced, scientists claim that there is no proof of its existence and attribute the images to various optical, chemical and physical phenomena.
Aura is the sensation that precedes an epileptic attack.
The concept associated with epilepsy
The aura is also a sensation that some people have before the onset of a paroxysmal attack . This idea is usually linked to the sensation prior to an epileptic attack .
Seeing bright lights, hearing distorted sounds, and perceiving a strange aroma are some of the sensations that make up the aura.
Aura as a name
Likewise, we cannot overlook the fact that Aura is also a woman's name. It is established that it belongs to women who stand out for having a great fighting capacity. It is also indicated that they are detail-oriented, intelligent and capable of making the maximum effort in order to achieve the goals they have set for themselves.
It is also noted that they enjoy their independence, that they have a great fondness for the world of art and that they are kind. They do not hesitate to always help those who need it most, they are very organized and do not like to leave anything to chance: it gives them security to have things prepared and planned.
In Spain , this name has gained some popularity thanks to the figure of the actress Aura Garrido. She is an actress who has achieved great success in the world of television thanks to her work in the series “Ángel o demonio” and “El Ministerio del Tiempo” . Not to mention her roles in films such as “Planes para mañana” ( 2010 ), “El cuerpo” ( 2012 ), “Asesinos inocentes” ( 2014 ) and “La reconquista” ( 2016 ).
We must not forget Aura Kingdom, a video game created by the Taiwanese company X-Legend . It has a marked anime style and features characters such as guardians, fighters, sorcerers, executioners and archers, among others.