The Importance of Colour:

Colours can influence our moods, feelings and emotions. They influence our actions and how we respond to people, situations and ideas. Learn a little about colour meaning and how they affect your personality, your choices and your actions. Much has been studied and written about colour and its impact on our daily lives.

Colour in Everyday Life:


COLOURS OF THE RAINBOW

It is well known that colour can affect our moods. We can find some colours uplifting and exciting while others depressing and draining. We often use terms like, 'feeling blue', ‘in a black mood’, ‘green with envy’ or 'seeing red', without really thinking of the meaning behind the words.

The atmosphere of a room can be changed by the colour choices of paint and furnishings. The individual colours we choose for clothing or decorating a room can reveal much about who we are. Having a favourite colour of say purple expresses that you are highly spiritual and are searching for meaning and answers to many thought provoking questions about what life means to you. Purple as a favourite colour often means that you have psychic abilities that need to be encouraged and developed.

Choosing pink as a favourite colour shows that that you are likely to be in need of some love. This maybe love for yourself or love from others. Possibly those around you have not been as affectionate, caring or attentive as you want them to be.

Awareness of colour meanings and why we are attracted or repelled by certain colours can be very enlightening.

Read more about the different colours and their meanings:

The Science of Colour:

Sir Isaac Newton used a prism in 1666 and saw the rainbow of colours that we know as the electromagnetic spectrum. He discovered that the entire electromagnetic spectrum is made up of ultraviolet, visible light, and infrared. The human eye can only see the light sector of the spectrum. That is Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo and Violet – the colours of the rainbow.

Scientists measure the wavelengths of light in this spectrum in nanometers or billionths of a meter. In the visible spectrum of light the colour red has the longest wavelength, and violet has the shortest. So, the colour you can see depends on the wavelength of the light you absorb into your eyes.

The primary colours are red, green, and blue, from these colours; every other colour can be made.

Colour Therapy:

The use of Colour as a Therapy dates back thousands of years with evidence of this being found in ancient texts from Egypt, India and China.

Colour is light of varying wavelengths and is a form of light energy. Each colour has its own specific wavelength and vibration. These wavelengths resonate with energies in different areas of the body and can have a healing effect.

Healers use different colour vibrations to help assist their clients. Focusing on the Chakras, which are the seven main energy centres of the body, the healer can use a variety of methods including:

  • Placing of coloured ribbons on the body.
  • The directing of coloured light on to the body.
  • Meditation with colour

Colour in Auras:

An Aura is a field of energy that surrounds all living beings. Some gifted people are able to see the colours of an Aura. The Aura is made up of layers and patterns of colour, although an Aura can also be felt, heard, or sensed through other means other than colour recognition.

The colours of an individual’s Aura can reveal much about their physical, spiritual, emotional and mental state. The Aura reflects the well-being, mood and energy of a person, animal or plant.

Dominant Blue in your Aura, for example can indicate that you are highly spiritual, have a strong will and a determined focus. It can also show inability to open up and express deep emotions and have doubts about your own abilities, talents and skills.

A principal colour of Green in an Aura indicates strong home and family orientation and a deep connection to nature. It can show that you are a natural healer in tune with nature and its forces.

Just for Fun:

Try to wear bright multi coloured clothing one day. Prepare and eat as many different brightly coloured foods as possible on that day – a salad containing orange and yellow peppers, tomatoes, beetroot and green leaves is perfect. Throughout your day be aware of all the colours around you.

This is a great way of really thinking about colour in your life. Try every day to look around you and feel the colours.

Carry Your Colour With You:

If you look on my ‘shopping’ page you will find a gift idea (Pocket Power Ribbons) which enables an individual to select their colours for the day.  This is a great way to incorporate self positive energy which we each need to enhance our well being.

Coloured Stones:

Many people believe that colours are powers and that coloured stones are especially powerful.  The following pages explain the meaning of colours and the energies contained in their corresponding stones.

The Meanings of Colours:

 
RED symbolizes: Action, confidence, courage, vitality.

Red is the warmest of all colours. Red is the colour most chosen by extroverts and one of the top picks of males. On the negative side red can mean temper or anger. In China, red is the colour of prosperity and joy. Brides wear red and front doors are often painted red. Red is Tuesday’s colour. Red roses symbolize passionate love. Ruby rings should be worn on the left hand. Red is the colour of Mars. This planet is known as the God of War.

Red Energy:

Red is associated with fiery heat and warmth. It can also mean danger (burning).

Red is the colour of blood, and as such has strong symbolism as life and vitality. It brings focus to the essence of life and living with emphasis on survival. Red is also the colour of passion and lust.

Red Personality:

Positive - Courageous and strong willed.
Negative - Aggressive and domineering.

Red gem stone properties:

Red gemstones can be used to strengthen the body, promote will power and courage, add vitality, and overcome sexual dysfunctions. Carry or place red gemstones around your home or office to stimulate vitality and energy.

 

 

 

 

PINK symbolizes: Love, beauty.

 

Pink Energy:

Pink is a combination of red and white. The quality of energy in pink is determined by how much red is present. White is the potential for fullness, while red helps you to achieve that potential. Pink combines these energies. Shades of deep pink, such as magenta, are effective in neutralizing disorder and violence. Some prisons use limited deep pink tones to diffuse aggressive behaviour.

Pink provides feelings of caring, tenderness, self-worth and love, acceptance.

Pink Personality:

 

Positive - Love, friendship and compassion.

Negative – Immaturity.

 

Pink gem stone properties:

Pink gemstones can be used to promote love, self-worth, order and protection from violence or aggression. Carry or place pink gemstones around your home or office to stimulate love and beauty.

 

 

 

 

BROWN symbolizes: Earth, order, convention.

 

People who prefer brown are often conventional and orderly. The negative meaning of brown can be a repressed personality or a lazy person. Brown is the colour of the earth and is associated with the material side of life.

Brown Energy:

Brown can mix into many surroundings. It is a mixture of red, blue and yellow and has many shades and tones - each producing a different effect. Brown can be a stabilizing colour. The red in brown gives it practical energy while the yellow and blue add mental focus energies. Too much brown can make a dull effect. Brown gives a feeling of solidity, and allows one to stay in the background, unnoticed.

Some shades of brown create a warm, comfortable feeling of wholesomeness, naturalness and dependability.

Brown Personality:

 

Positive - Earthy and centred.

Negative - Dogmatic and stuck in their ways.

 

Brown gem stone properties:

Brown gemstones act as a grounding force and promote stability and clear thinking.

 

 

 

 

ORANGE symbolizes: Vitality with endurance.

Orange is a power colour. It is one of the healing colours. It is said to increase the craving for food. It also stimulates enthusiasm and creativity. Orange means vitality with endurance. People who like orange are usually thoughtful and sincere. Lady luck’s colour is orange. Some believe that if a change of any kind is needed in life, just burn an orange candle for 7 nights.

Orange Energy:

While red is associated with fiery heat, orange is associated with the benign warmth of the sun. A dynamic colour to be sure, orange offers a more thoughtful control than explosive red. Curiosity is a driving characteristic of orange, and with it comes exploration of new things.

Orange Personality:

 

Positive - Joyful and sociable.

Negative - Destructive and proud.

 

Orange gem stone properties:

 

Orange gemstones contain some of the fiery energies of red, but are gentler with a more creative spirit. They are used to promote personal power and are useful for people who could use more self esteem. Carry or place orange gemstones around your home or office to stimulate creativity, mental quickness, and ability to adjust to changes.

 

 

 

 

GOLD symbolizes: Wealth, prosperity, wisdom.

It is no surprise that gold symbolizes wealth used wisely, but it is also the symbol of good health. People who favour the colour gold are optimistic.

Gold Energy:

The Tibetan Buddhist believes in 5 sacred stones: the crystal for light, turquoise for infinity of sea and sky, coral for life and form, gold for the golden ray of the sun, silver for the light of the moon. Gold is intimately linked with Divinity and those gods associated with the Sun. It symbolizes wealth and success.

Gold Personality:

 

Positive - Strong, vibrant, wealth, power.

Negative – Greed.

 

Wearing Gold:

 

Wearing gold in everyday life increases personal power, and promotes courage, confidence and willpower. Gold chains worn around the neck preserve health.

 

 

 

 

YELLOW symbolizes: Wisdom, joy, happiness, intellectual energy.

The shade of yellow determines the meaning. Pure, bright and sunny yellow is the easiest colour to see. People who are blind to other colours can usually see yellow. Yellow is full of creative and intellectual energy. Always use yellow note pads.

Yellow symbolizes wisdom. Yellow means joy and happiness. People of high intellect favour yellow. Yellow daffodils are a symbol of unrequited love. Sunday’s colour is yellow-gold.

Yellow Energy:

Like the energy of a bright sunny day, yellow brings clarity and awareness. The shade of yellow determines its effect: Yellow-green can mean deceit, and creates a disoriented feeling. Orange-yellow imparts a sense of establishment. Clean light yellow clears the mind, making it active and alert.

Yellow Personality:

 

Positive - Intelligent and logical.

Negative - Inferior and vindictive.

 

Yellow gem stone properties:

Carry or wear yellow gemstones to promote the ability to express yourself. They are excellent stones for writers and public speakers to increase eloquence. The yellow stones stimulate movement and mental awareness. They are used to enhance decision making skills.

 

 

 

GREEN symbolizes: Life, nature, fertility, well being.

Green is the colour of nature, fertility, life. Grass green is the most restful colour. Green symbolizes self-respect and well being. Green is the colour of balance. It also means learning, growth and harmony. Green is a safe colour, if you don’t know what colour to use anywhere use green.

Green is favoured by well balanced people. Green symbolizes the master healer and the life force. It often symbolizes money. It was believed green was healing for the eyes. Egyptians wore green eyeliner. Green eyeshades are still used. You should eat raw green foods for good health. Friday is the day of green. Green jade is a sacred stone of Asia.

Green Energy:

Green contains the powerful energies of nature, growth, and desire to expand or increase. Balance and a sense of order are found in the colour green. Change and transformation is necessary for growth, and so this ability to sustain changes is also a part of the energy of green.

Green Personality:

 

Positive - Generous and practical.

Negative - Jealous and lacks judgement.

 

Green gem stone properties:

Green gemstones are used to attract money, prosperity and wealth. They are balancing stones that promote growth and fertility. Carry, wear or place green gemstones around your home or office to promote balance, change and growth.

 

 

 

BLUE symbolizes: Youth, spirituality, truth, peace.

Blue is the coolest colour - the colour of the sky, ocean, sleep, twilight. The ancient Egyptians used lapis lazuli to represent heaven. Blue symbolizes the Virgin Mary. A pure blue is the colour of inspiration, sincerity and spirituality. Blue is often the chosen colour by conservative people. Blue is the calming colour. That makes it a wonderful colour to use in the home, especially for babies. Blue is so soothing that is a good choice for pajamas. Dark blue is the colour of truth and moderation. A blue iris means your friendship is very important to me. Wednesday's colour is blue. Blue gemstones to wear to feel calm are blue sapphire and blue topaz. Lapis lazuli and azurite are said to heighten psychic power.

Turquoise is the symbol of youth, both the colour and the gemstone. This colour has a soothing affect. Turquoise is the colour of communication. It contains the growth quality of green with the blue quality of communication. Turquoise has long been used in amulets to provide protection, health, confidence and strength.

Aqua is the colour of high ideals.

Blue Energy

Blue gives a feeling of distance. Artists use it to show perspective. This is a good way to understand the energy of the colour blue - it allows us to look beyond and increase our perspective outward. It contains a cool vibration that is helpful to communication.

The vibration if blue can be used to open energy flow where it is blocked. Using blue to relax will encourage feelings of communication and peace.

Blue Personality:

Positive – Calm, confident, dependable and loyal.
Negative – Cold, depressed and aloof.

Blue gem stone properties:

Blue gemstones promote peace and are used to calm ragged emotions. They are used to provide relief to people who have difficulty sleeping or who have nightmares. They offer inspiration and enhance the quality of communication.

 

 

 

PURPLE symbolizes: Royalty, magic, mystery.

Purple is the colour of good judgment. It is the colour of people seeking spiritual fulfilment. It is said if you surround yourself with purple you will have peace of mind. Purple is a good colour to use in meditation.

Purple has been used to symbolize magic and mystery, as well as royalty. Being the combination of red and blue, the warmest and coolest colours, purple is believed to be the ideal colour. Most children love the colour purple. Purple is the colour most favoured by artists. Thursday’s colour is purple.

Violet is the colour of purpose. Violet is associated with the Crown chakra (This links individual and universal).

Violet Energy:

Violet is a combination of blue and red. Red is a focusing, dynamic and active energy while blue is cooling, calming and expansive. Violet brings a new dynamic to the expansion of blue and the activity of red. Red brings practicality to the undirected expansiveness of the blue, and allows more creative energy to emerge. For this reason, violet is associated with imagination and inspiration.

Violet is an important energy for those who use blue and indigo skills in the psychic field. The red in violet offers a grounding effect.

Violet Personality:

 

Positive - Idealist and spiritual.

Negative - Morbid and unrealistic.

 

Purple Personality:

 

Positive – Creative and wise.

Negative – Arrogant and exaggerative.

 

Violet gem stone properties:

Violet gemstones are associated with mysticism and purification. They are used for meditation and to sharpen psychic awareness, connection with higher self, and to increase imagination and inspiration.

 

 

 

INDIGO symbolizes: Intuition, meditation, deep contemplation.

Indigo is the colour of the deep midnight sky. It can have a negative effect when used during a depressed state, because it will deepen the mood. Indigo symbolizes a mystical borderland of wisdom, self-mastery and spiritual realization. While blue is the colour of communication with others, indigo turns the blue inward, to increase personal thought, profound insights, and instant understandings. While blue can be fast, Indigo is almost instantaneous. Inventors use indigo skills for inspirations that seem to ‘come out of the blue’.

Indigo Personality:

 

Positive - Devotion and wisdom.

Negative - Inconsiderate and judgemental.

 

Indigo gem stone properties:

Indigo gemstones open the door to the subconscious, symbolizing the bridge between the finite and infinite. They are used as a guide to cosmic knowledge. The indigo stones are indigo, sapphire, and azurite.

 

 

 

WHITE symbolizes: Purity, Cleanliness.

White is the colour of purity. Brides wear white in many countries, because white symbolizes a virgin. White means kindness. In some cultures white is worn at funerals. White is Monday’s colour. White daisies are a symbol of loyal love.

White Energy:

Strictly speaking, white is not a colour, but the manifestation of the presence of all colour - the complete energy of light. It stands for wholeness and completion. In many cultures it represents openness and truth. White has a cold quality. It can provide clarity as its energy is complete.

White has purification vibrations and can be used to clear blocks from your path.

It holds the potential to move toward every other colour and this makes it a good choice for new beginnings, and development in any direction.

White Personality:

Positive - Innocent, uncomplicated, easy-going and hopeful.
Negative - Critical, fearful, unimaginative, empty and unfriendly.

White gem stone properties:

White gemstones are ruled by the Moon and are associated with sleep and psychic energy. They are often used for good fortune, protection after dark. The crystal amplifies the powers of other stones. Some say that because white stones contain all the colours, they can act as substitutes for stones of any colour.

 

 

 

Black symbolizes: Death, earth, stability.

 

Black is the most misunderstood colour. A black tie dinner is very formal and elegant. Women can wear that “must have little black dress” to the black tie dinner. Yet the bad guys wear black hats. Black symbolizes death in some cultures. Native Americans thought black was good because it was the colour of soil, which gives life. Saturday’s colour is black.

Black Energy:

Black is not a colour, strictly speaking. It is the absence of all colour. When people speak of opposites, it is usually in terms of black and white. Black, and its opposite white, represent polarities. Black absorbs all aspects of light. While white reveals, black conceals. It has come to mean hidden, fearful or bad experience. It is linked to the unknown or the unseen.

In times of fear and uncertainty black contains the energy of the threatening unknown. In a positive state, black is seen as a restful emptiness into which anything may emerge and disappear once again. It is also mysterious, providing a sense of potential and possibility.

Black Personality:

 

Positive – Protection.

Negative – Secretive.

 

Black gem stone properties:

Black gemstones symbolize self control and resilience. Black stones have protective energies in the sense that black is the absence of light, and therefore, can be used to create invisibility.

 

 

 

Gray symbolizes: Sorrow, security, maturity.

Gray is the colour of sorrow. People who favour grey can be the lone wolf type or narrow-minded. Gray with more silver in it can be a very active colour.

Native Americans as sociate grey with friendship. Gray is the symbol for security, maturity and dependability. It connotes responsibility and conservative practicality.

Gray Energy:

Gray is the true neutral colour. Its energy imparts void, emptiness, lack of movement, emotion, warmth and identifying characteristics. Because of this, grey can be restful. It has a detached and isolated feeling. Gray can have a cooling effect when placed next to other more vibrant colours. It has a stabilizing effect, making vibrant colours stand out while muting their vibration.

Gray Personality:

 

Positive - Spiritual, wisdom, healing.

Negative – Dreamer.

 

Gray gem stone properties:

Gray gemstones are healing stones and can assist in improving relationships toward more stability.

 

 

 

 

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