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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:
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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:
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Placing of coloured ribbons on the body.
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The directing of coloured light on to the body.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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
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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
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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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