Our energetic envelope, known as aura, extends outwards from our physical body in three distinguishable layers. The first layer is only a few inches wide, the second is 8-12 inches, while the third layer of our subtle bodies can extend for several yards in all directions. The aura is our greater protector, and we need to keep it clear from interference from other people’s vibrations. You may have experienced this feeling when a stranger stands very close to you. You feel threatened and will naturally stand back. We only feel comfortable in close proximity with someone familiar or whom we like. In cities and in houses where several people share a room, space is a precious commodity.

Our home is an extension of personal space. It has been described as our third skin. Our clothing represents our second skin, and our home, which resembles a cocoon or womb, acts as a further protection. The home is a place where we can retreat from the stress of the world. It is a place of privacy and refuge where we can do what we want and feel safe and secure.