The Meaning of Colors
Colors are one of the most beautiful
and also one of the most under-appreciated aspects of the physical realm. We are
surrounded by colors, but how often do we notice the numerous subtleties in the
myriad shades.
Spiritually, color can impart both information - as in aura colors, and energy
- as in healing. The aura is the spiritual
energy field surrounding living beings which is "visible" to the psychically sensitive.
This short article presents the meanings generally associated with the most common
colors. Use these meanings as a
starting point in your own explorations. We are each unique individuals and colors
may hold different meanings for us
than for others, just as a piece of music inspires different feelings in different
people.
Use colors to promote those qualities you wish to emphasize. Use them in your surroundings
for qualities you wish to
emphasize permanently. Wear clothes of appropriate colors to promote those qualities
in a particular situation. You can
also use colors simply by visualizing them, whether to promote their qualities
or to exploit their healing energy for yourself or others.
Red
Red symbolizes energy, passion, strength, courage, physical
activity, creativity, warmth, and security. It is also associated
with aggression. In healing, use red to bring warmth and burn out
disease. Red is a powerful color and should be used in
moderation. In the aura red signifies materialism, materialistic
ambition, a focus on sensual pleasures and a quick temper.
Orange
Orange symbolizes the individual's relationship to
the external world, the needs and wants of the physical body and the ways in
which these are satisfied, the world of work. In healing orange may increase immunity and sexual energy. In the aura orange signifies thoughtfulness and creativity.
Yellow
Yellow symbolizes intellect, creativity, happiness and
the power of persuasion. It is also associated with cowardice. In
healing use yellow to promote clarity of thought. In the aura yellow
signifies intellectual development, for either material or
spiritual ends.
Green
Green symbolizes money, luck, prosperity, vitality and fertility.
It is also associated with envy. Green is the color of
healing; it is beneficial in all healing situations. In the aura
green signifies balance, peace and often indicates ability as a
healer.
Blue
Blue is the color of spirituality, intuition, inspiration
and inner peace. It is also associated with sadness and depression (the
"blues"). In healing blue is used for cooling and calming, both physically
and mentally. In the aura blue indicates serenity,
contentment and spiritual development.
Indigo
Indigo is associated with psychic ability. In healing,
use indigo for relaxation, reassurance and promoting psychism. In the aura
indigo signifies a seeker, often of spiritual truth.
Purple
Purple is associated with power, both earthly and spiritual.
In healing, purple is used for mental disorders and also for
becoming one with Spirit. In the aura purple signifies higher spiritual
development.
White
White is associated with truth, purity, cleansing, healing
and protection. It is a good general healing color for the removal
of pain and suffering. In the aura it signifies a high level of attainment,
a higher level soul incarnate to help others.
Gold
Gold represents understanding and luck. Remember though that
nothing comes from nothing, It is the most powerful
healing color, but so powerful that many are not able to stand it
initially and must be conditioned to it via other colors. In
the aura it represents service to others.
Pink
Pink represents unconditional love, love requiring nothing
in return. It is also the color of friendship and conviviality. In the
aura it signifies balance between the spiritual and the material.
Brown
Brown is the color of the earth and represents practicality,
material success, concentration and study. In the aura it
indicates "down to earth-ness" and common sense.
Black
Black is the absence of color. It represents the unconscious and mystery.
Its visualization can help promote deep
meditation. Black also stands for evil (eg black magic). In the aura it signifies
some kind of blockage or something being
hidden.
