Meaning of the Color Blue
Blue is the overwhelming "favorite color." Blue is the color of our throat chakra and clear communications. The color of life-giving waters, blue is a color which provides serenity, trustworthiness and constance. Electric and brilliant blues are dynamic and dramatic, an engaging color that expresses exhilaration. Blue is the color of the vast expansive sky. Blue is the least "gender specific" color, having equal appeal to both men and women.
How the color blue effects us physically and mentally
* Calming and sedate
* Cooling
* Aids intuition
Meaning of the Color Green
Green occupies more space in the spectrum visible to the human eye and is second only to blue as a favorite color. Green is the color of nature and growth. Grass does not “strive to grow,” grass grows naturally and green is our abundant birthright, the birthright of love which is who and what we are. Clearing the pain and feeling our feelings is governed by our heart chakra and the color green, which as anabundant color we see everywhere bringing us tranquility and refreshment. Green is the color of peace and the environment.
How the color green effects us physically and mentally
* Soothing
* Relaxing mentally as well as physically
* Helps alleviate depression, nervousness and anxiety
* Offers a sense of renewal, self-control and harmony
Meaning of the Color Yellow
Yellows govern our Solar Plexus and our emotional body. How we face life with courage or fear depends greatly on how well we’ve cleared our emotional body and solar chakra. Yellow shines with optimism, enlightenment, and happiness. Shades of golden yellow carry the promise of a positive future. Yellow will advance from surrounding colors and instill optimism and energy as well as spark creative thoughts.
How the color yellow effects us mentally and physically
* Mentally stimulating
* Stimulates the nervous system
* Activates memory
* Encourages communication
Meaning of the Color Orange
Orange, a close relative of red, sparks more controversy than any other hue. There is usually strong positive or negative association to orange and true orange generally elicits a stronger "love it" or "hate it" response than other colors. Fun and flamboyant orange radiates warmth and energy. Interestingly, some of the tones of orange such as terra cotta, peach, and rust have very broad appeal. Orange is the chakra which is our magnet for our relations to others, how we bond.
How the color orange effects us mentally and physically
* Stimulates activity
* Stimulates appetite
* Encourages socialization
Meaning of the Color Red
Red is a stimulating fire energy. Red says “go, go, go,” here I am come and play with me. Red is the root chakra which describes how we are passionate and sexual.
How the color red effects us mentally and physically
* Increases enthusiasm
* Stimulates energy
* Encourages action and confidence
* A sense of protection from fears and anxiety
Meaning of the Color Purple
Purple blends blue calm and red passion. It is the passion born from the stillness of calm, a mystic’s color of high spirituality. Purple is also embraced by highly creative types of people.
How the color purple effects us mentally and physically
* Uplifting
* Calming to mind and nerves
* Offers a sense of spirituality
* Encourages creativity
Meaning of the Color Brown
Brown says stability, reliability, and approachability. It is the color of our earth and is associated with all things natural or organic.
How the color brown effects us physically and mentally
* Feeling of wholesomeness
* Stability
* Connection with the earth
* Offers a sense orderliness
Meaning of the Color White
White projects purity, cleanliness, and neutrality. Physicians, nurses and lab techs wear white coats, brides traditionally were white gowns and a white picket fence surrounds a safe and happy home.
How the color white effects us mentally and physically
* aids mental clarity
* encourages us to clear clutter or obstacles
* evokes purification of thoughts or actions
* enables fresh beginnings
Meaning of the Color Gray
Gray is timeless, practical, and solid. A longstanding favorite suit color, gray can mix well with any color.
How the color gray effects us physically and mentally
* unsettling
* expectant
*depressive or relaxed
Meaning of the Color Black
Black is authoritative and powerful; because black can evoke strong emotions too much can be overwhelming. A classic color for clothing possibly because it makes the wearer appear thinner and more sophisticated.
Black is also used for protection and to hide light ... an ancient meaning the priests knew.
Black’s Qualities:
* protection
* restful emptiness, the black hole which births stars
* mysterious evoking a sense of potential and possibility
* Binah
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