The Human Atmosphere; Or, the Aura Made Visible by the Aid of Chemical Screens

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1911 edition. Excerpt: ... APPENDIX It has already (Chapter III) been stated that the Auric stream issuing from the tips of the fingers, can be either elongated or contracted according to the will of the owner. For some time we had been intending to investigate the subject of the Will power upon the Aura, but until quite recently have had no opportunity of doing so. Several essentials are requisite for successful experiments. These are, that the patient should have a well marked Aura, both Outer and Inner,--should be in good health,-- should take an intelligent interest in the subject,--should have a fairly strong will with ability to concentrate his mind,--and perseverance if not at first successful. Case 41.--At last a favourable opportunity occurred during the inspection of a young woman G. 2 (see Table 2 and note), just under twenty years of age who was late in development. Her case is interesting on account of the 307 rapid increase of her Aura in eighteen months. When seen in the Spring of 1909 it was barely seven inches by the waist, and now it is quite nine inches. Menstruation has set in and she looks a picture of health When last inspected her Aura was very distinct, healthy in shape and appearance, and even in brightness all round her body, without showing any signs of rays,--in short an ideal one for our purpose. Before commencing any experiment we showed her how the Aura emanating from the tip of one finger could be extended or diminished at will, and asked her to try and influence hers in the same manner. This, she almost immediately succeeded in doing, so we requested her to endeavour to perform the same in different parts of her body, to which she agreed. The first place chosen was the crest of the ilium, as that was considered a very suitable...