We live in a time where the words “energy,” “vibes,” and “aura” are used in everyday conversations. You’ll hear people say, “I love her energy,” or “His vibe was off,” and we instantly feel like we’ve read someone’s entire character just from a moment of interaction.
But there’s a difference we don’t talk about enough: someone’s aura is not always their spirit.
I learned this the hard way.
Years ago, I met someone who had the most peaceful presence. You know the kind—soft voice, gentle laugh, moved like water. They always knew the right things to say, seemed spiritual, grounded, and wise. At first, I was drawn in. Their aura felt safe… comforting even. I thought, “This person must be spiritually aligned. Their energy is everything.”
But as time went on, I began to notice cracks beneath the surface. Passive aggression masked as soft-spokenness. Manipulation tucked behind “concern.” A tendency to avoid accountability, even when harm was done. That’s when I realized something powerful:
Their aura wasn’t lying—but it wasn’t the full truth.
See, an aura is the atmosphere around a person, often influenced by their current emotions, intentions, and even how much they’ve mastered presentation. A skilled person can manipulate their aura—smoothing it out to be magnetic and alluring—while keeping the brokenness of their spirit hidden underneath. The aura is what’s projected, while the spirit is what’s rooted.
The spirit is deeper. It’s who someone is at their core.
It’s what shows up when things don’t go their way. It’s how they treat people who can’t offer them anything. It’s whether they choose love or ego. It’s what remains when the performance ends.
And no, this isn’t just about dating or friendships. This applies in spiritual spaces, business, family, even leadership. There are people whose energy will feel like honey but their spirit carries venom. And there are others who might not radiate “good vibes” at first glance, but their spirit is humble, healing, and deeply aligned.
So how do we tell the difference?
It takes discernment, observation, and time.
Don’t rush to trust the aura. Sit with the spirit. Watch how someone speaks about others behind closed doors. Notice if their actions match their words. Observe what they do when no praise is attached. Spirit isn’t surface—it’s revealed through consistency.
And this reflection isn’t just about others. It’s also about us.
Ask yourself: Is the aura I’m giving off aligned with the spirit I carry? Am I more invested in looking grounded than in actually doing the inner work to become grounded?
Because when your spirit and your aura are in harmony—that’s when your presence becomes medicine, not just a mood.
Final thought:
In a world that’s increasingly focused on optics and energy, don’t be fooled by a glow.
Discernment is protection. And alignment? That’s your true peace.
Protect your own spirit, and learn to recognize the difference.
Discernment is protection. Alignment is peace.
Thee Juju Aura 