Thinking about the color brown itself, which is linked with Earth—it makes sense that these are going to be grounded, material folks. On top of that, Merrick tells mbg, auras can also become brown when someone is moving through muck and mud, so to speak, and being stubborn or getting too muddled by the goings-on of their lives. “Brown is made from every color, so in that sense, you might be feeling more stuck, stubborn, or needing to make decisions but don’t have clarity,” Merrick explains, adding you could also be feeling judgmental and/or triggered when brown appears in your aura. As Merrick notes, a lighter brown, or even brown and white within one aura, means it’s time to evolve past something and move on to what’s next for you, likely in the spiritual realm or self-development. If you’ve been rolling with the punches in a situation that’s no longer serving you, Merrick adds, don’t be surprised if dark brown shows up. “And the reason it’s a little bit darker or denser is because you haven’t been willing to look at it yet, and you need to bring in some compassion and tenderness for yourself,” she adds. As Merrick tells mbg, people with brown auras also tend to hold in their own thoughts, and even idealism, but they don’t necessarily feel safe to share that with everyone. So, she says, having a solid relationship with this person would require time and trust and a healthy environment where they can explore and embody their fullest expression. Additionally, she notes, it’s not a bad idea for you to do soul searching of some kind, to understand the deeper emotional aspects of yourself. “Seek support—seek help if you’re feeling really stuck and stagnant, to help you get out of it and create more clarity in your life,” she adds. Additionally, keep in mind that a brown aura can indicate someone is moving through stuckness or even stubbornness. “And if someone’s really just going through a hard time and they’re dealing with a lot of stagnant energy, offer support to them, a listening ear for them to vent,” she says, adding, “And just be supportive and compassionate and understanding. It’s just gonna take a minute to move through it, and they likely feel really confused and need support.”
