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Color can be introduced to the body through colored light therapy directed at the organs or through light shone on energy meridians in much the same manner as needles are used in acupuncture. Other practitioners use color to adjust the energy field, or aura, around the body.
Color breathing can also be used to introduce the influence of a color into the body. Visualize breathing in the color you have determined will be most beneficial, then hold the breath for three to six seconds as you visualize the color penetrating through the affected area of your body or even throughout your entire body. Exhale and repeat for a total of three breaths.
For healing purposes, white is stimulating and cleansing for the entire body. Black is a protective color that can be used to calm someone who is agitated. However, too much black can cause depression. Silver activates intuition and imagination. Too much silver can result in a disregard for common sense. Brown, on the other hand, awakens common sense and a practical approach to health and life in general.
Red warms and actives, strengthening the desire to live and clearing the body of stagnation. Too much red can result in aggravation of conditions like high blood pressure. Orange is linked to both the muscular system and emotional health. Orange can help to increase sociability and gregariousness. Yellow relates to the mind, enthusiasm and increasing confidence. Green is soothing and balancing. Green stimulates growth and is counter indicated in cases of cancer or other tumors. Blue is cooling, relaxing and antiseptic. Indigo and deeper shades of blue strengthen the lymph system, glands and immune system. Too much indigo acts as a sedative. Violet helps with problems of the skeletal system including arthritis and mineral absorption. Pink awakens compassion and love and stimulates the thymus gland. Lemon yellow is revitalizing for the brain. Purple is purifying for the whole body.
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There is an infinite array of colors that are variations on the basic colors of the spectrum. Yellow, blue and red are primary colors and are mixed to create secondary colors: green, orange and purple. 
Each of these colors have slightly different meanings. These secondary and tertiary colors are usually colors that appeal to adults, as they tend to be more sophisticated colors.
Additional colors can be also created by adding white to make a tint or black to make a shade. These colors also have their own generally accepted meanings in color symbolism.
For example, pink is related to warmth and love, gentleness, beauty, and an outward orientation. White is symbolic of purity, inner illumination and spirituality. White softens the sometimes harsh impact of red. 
Pink is a more sophisticated color than red, which often makes it more appealing to most adults than pure red. Pink is also gentler and more appropriate for healing. Variations of pink can be used to relieve depression. As the color of warmth and love, pink is a comforting color associated with gentleness and beauty while encouraging motion and an outward orientation.
Designers like to give variations of these colors attractive names of their own rather than calling them "orange-red" and so forth. Thus, colors like fuchsia, aqua and turquoise are born. For consumer appeal, complex colors are often given longer names: light sea green, deep royal blue and rich chocolate brown. 
Red color symbolism in the Bible can refer to the blood of life, sacrifice, sin or war. Specific bible references include the dragon of Revelation (12:3) and ritual sacrifice (Numbers 19:2). Red could also be a mark of prosperity (Proverbs 31:21). Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Green color symbolism in the Bible is usually a reference to growth, vegetation or fertility. Specific references include pastures (Psalms 23:12), marriage bed (Song of Solomon 1:16), papyrus plant (Job 8:16) and trees (Luke 23:31). Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Blue color symbolism in the Bible refers to the sky, heaven (Exodus 24:10) and Holy Spirit. Sometimes blue can mean water, the water of the spirit (John 4:13) or the Lord's commandments (Numbers 15:38). Blue can also be for chastening or describe drapes or holy coverings. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Yellow color symbolism in the Bible refers to God's glory (Ezekiel 1:4) or the brightness of Christ (Revelation 21:23). Yellow can also refer to God's fire (Hebrew's 12:29) or judgment (Genesis 19:24). Yellow is also used to describe the color of gold (Psalm 68:13). Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Black color symbolism in the Bible refers to sin (Job 6:15), disease (Job 30:30), death (Lamentations 4:8), famine (Revelation 6:5) and the night (Proverbs 7:9). Occasionally black indicates health (healthy hair) or marble. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
White color symbolism in the Bible refers to manna (Exodus 16:31), righteousness (Revelation 19:8), forgiven sins (Psalms 5:7), the garments of angels (Revelation 15:6), gravestones (Matthew 23:27) and the throne of judgment (Revelation 20:11). White symbolizes purity and joy. White can also mean beauty (Song of Solomon 5:14), costly decorations and wealth (I Kings 10:22). Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Purple color symbolism in the Bible refers to royalty and kingship. Purple dye was rare and precious. To obtain the dye, an incredible amount of mollusks shells had to be crushed and processed. Purple was used in the tabernacle (Exodus 26:1) and for the garments of the wealthy. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
Silver color symbolism in the Bible refers to truth (Psalms 12:6), old age (Genesis 42:38), the beauty of age (Proverbs 20:29), weakness (Hosea 7:9) and ashes (Genesis 18:27). The association withes connects the color gray to sorrow, destruction, purification, mourning and repentance. Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons
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If you wear red, you are energetic and impulsive. You are competitive, ambitious and like to be the center of attention. Red is symbolic of leadership qualities and courage. You are focused on results and success. Take time to also learn to be a good listener and to be sensitive to the feelings of others.
If you wear pink, you have an affectionate and loving nature. Pink is symbolic of understanding and sympathy . However, you may be childlike, lack willpower or need a tremendous amount of support from others. A self-reliant person who wears pink exude warmth and love.
If you wear orange, you are action oriented and competent. Orange symbolizes practicality, independence, organization and creativity. You are self-motivated, active and competitive. You need to be careful not to try and dominate others.
If you wear yellow, you like to be active and involved in life. You have a stimulating personality and an interesting mind. Yellow symbolizes vitality, communication and spontaneity. You appreciates the new and modern. Make sure you also take care to resolve conflicts.
If you wear green, you are benevolent and service-oriented. You observe life and prefer to stay on the sidelines. Green symbolizes the desire for peace and harmony. You are sensitive and artistic. You may need to add other colors to your wardrobe to become more involved in life with others.
If you wear dark blue, you have deep feelings. You are intelligent and self-reliant. You are willing to take responsibility and make decisions. You may need to surround yourself with peace and affection to avoid depression. You need to play!
If you wear violet, you need to feel needed. you have a sensitive, compassionate personality. You should be careful to choose your friends wisely as you may be vulnerable to friends who will impose upon you or damage your self-confidence.
If you wear purple, you are free-spirited and intuitive. You like to explore other realities and unusual ideas. You have high aspirations and great optimism. Take care that you do not become arrogant! Be sensitive to your need for spirituality.
If you wear brown, you are very down to earth! You are honest and live a very regular, structured life. You love things of the earth: food, wine and pleasure. You also appreciate good company, but tend to protect yourself. Be careful not to retreat too far from others.
If you wear white, you have a well-balanced, positive personality. White symbolizes a blank page, a new start, a time or lifetime in which all things are possible. You are highly individual, so be careful to connect with others to avoid loneliness.
If you wear black, you are disciplined and strong-willed. You may be stubborn and inflexible. Black has become a common color for corporate clothing, showing power and confidence. Black indicates authority and protection of your own aims. Be careful not to be too independent or stubborn. 
If you wear gray, you are a very self-sufficient individual. You may stay aloof from others and have excellent self-control. Try not to isolate yourself too much. You need some rest and relaxation to avoid a build up of stress. 
Americans and Canadians prefer traditional, more subdued colors for expensive items and those that will be used a long time. Items that will quickly be replaced can venture further into trendy colors and loud hues. Black and gold indicate luxury while bright, multi-colored packages connote fun, such as snack foods or candy.
Red is the signature color of Canada, most prominently exhibited in the red and white Canadian flag. The color yellow has contradictory associations in both America and Canada, meaning caution and spontaneity. The color blue is a color of respect, honesty and reliability. Green is the color of nature, now receiving worldwide attention as the need for environmental awareness becomes acute. Purple, originally the sign of nobility, has been downgraded in North America over the centuries, often viewed as an overly dramatic color.
The influence of American color choices on western Europe is unmistakable. However, there is a marked respect for "non-colors" or variations on black, white and earth tones. Black is taken seriously as a color of mourning as well as a color of respect and dignity. Gray is multifaceted, reflecting both the stone of ancient monuments and modern steel. Gray is fog and ambiguity. Gray is wisdom and experience. White is cleanliness and purity, but it can also stand for emptiness or meaninglessness. 
Silver and brown are both masculine colors. Silver can reflect fine craftsmanship. Brown is the color of wood, the earth and the power to build. Variations in wood tones are a science unto themselves, involving the symbolism of trees. (See 
The bright colors of many South American cultures come from the intense hues in nature in this often tropical region. Brilliant hues of fiery orange and yellow are taken from the birds of the Brazilian rainforest. Red is used as a cheerful color with less negative associations than elsewhere in the world. 
The Middle East is home to Christians, Muslims and Jews. The influence of these three religions is significant in color choices and preferences. Turquoise is a common color on mosques, as well as gold, green and red. The color of the Israeli flag is blue. Blue also symbolizes glory in the Koran.
bright colors including red, indigos, green, orange and mustard are included in pillows and wall hangings. Red and white Bedouin rugs can be found throughout Egypt. Red is associated with Shu, the ancient god who separated the earth from the sky. Red is a color of protection and good fortune.
Deep blues and reds are the most popular colors for intricate designs in South Africa, with outlines created in black and white. Red is usually reserved for ceremonies and worn by chiefs in Nigeria. Different shades of red denote different tribes. In East Africa, blue beads are thought to enhance fertility.
Red is the primary color influence in Chinese culture, forming the basis of the flags for both China and Taiwan. Traditional Chinese color symbolism is known and respected, but this does not interfere with the commercial need to sell products to the entire world. 
In addition to red, yellow is clearly associated with China. The royal family used yellow. Yellow is a color of joy, happiness, high spirits and sunshine. Yellow is considered to be masculine while blue is feminine. Blue is water and the sky, changeable and adaptable. Green is closely tied to jade, a stone of value and desirability. White is the color of death while weddings and good fortune are represented by red.
Color Symbolism in Flowers: Red Flowers
Color Symbolism in Flowers: Orange Flowers
Color Symbolism in Flowers: Yellow Flowers
Color Symbolism in Flowers: White Flowers
Color Symbolism in Flowers: Pink Flowers
Color Symbolism in Flowers: Blue Flowers
Color Symbolism in Flowers: Purple Flowers
Water has the ability to change effortlessly without losing its essential character. In five element feng shui, water types are resourceful and single-minded, flowing over problems like a river. Water types also have the ability to pool their resources to be in a position of strength when opportunities arises. Color symbolism associations with the water element are black, blue, charcoal and dark tones. (Photo by Angeloleithold, Wikimedia Commons)
Wood energy is constantly in motion, driven to grow and expand like the green shoots bursting forth in spring. A person with a predominantly wood personality seeks new challenges and adventures.Color symbolism associations with wood are green and blue. (Photo by Meursault, Wikimedia Commons) 
The earth element is able to absorb excesses of the other elements. Earth personalities are forgiving and compassionate. Earth types are wonderful friends and great listeners. Color symbolism associations with earth energy are orange, brown, yellow and h tones. (Photo by Eurico Zimbres, Wikimedia Commons) 
Fire energy is characterized by its ability to give off warmth and attract others. Predominately fire types place a great deal of emphasis on interpersonal relationships. According to five element feng shui, they are romantic and idealistic, enthusiastic and emotional. The dominant color symbolism association with fire energy is the color red. (Photo by Malene Thyssen, Wikimedia Commons) 
Metal is characterized by exceptional strength and endurance. According to the traditions of feng shui, people with metal as their predominant compatibility are disciplined and strong-willed. Color symbolism associations with the metal element are pastels and white. (Phot by Wikimedia Commons) 
Color therapy in particular has had a long history in many societies and is closely intertwined with cultural associations with various colors. Some modern color therapists take a purely biological approach to color therapy and healing art. 
Water can also be magnetized or charged with various color frequencies. By placing water in a colored jar or wrapping a jar with a colored piece of cloth or paper and placing in the sun for one to three hours, the color can be activated in the water. Alternately, you can place your hands around a plain jar and visualize color flooding the water. Imagine breathing the color into the water. This process should take 3-5 minutes. Placing colored gems or stones in the water will also charge the water.
You can also bathe yourself in healing light through projecting colored light on to specific areas of your body or the entire body. Some practitioners use light pens with colored crystals to focus on acupuncture points. Others use a flashlight or a slide projector for more generalized colored light.
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RED VIBRATION ESSENTIAL OILS: Black Pepper, Cedarwood, Jasmine, Benzoin, Sage, White Camphor, Myrrh, Cabbage Rose, Red Rose, Red Thyme |
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ORANGE VIBRATION ESSENTIAL OILS: Aniseed, Caraway, Ginger, Carrot Seed, Bergamot, Pine, Mandarin, Calendula, Neroli, Nutmeg, Orange, Patchouli, Pimento, Sandalwood, Cardamon, Benzoin, Cedarwood, Cinnamon, Marjoram, Cypress |
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CORAL VIBRATION ESSENTIAL OILS: Cumin, Caraway, Coriander |
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GOLD VIBRATION ESSENTIAL OILS: Frankincense, Aniseed, Cardamon, Carrot Seed |
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YELLOW VIBRATION ESSENTIAL OILS: Bergamot, Birch, Cardamon, Celery, Coriander, Cajeput, Citronella, Cumin, Lemon, Lemongrass, Tagets, Grapefruit, Basil, Fennel, Vetivert, Cinnamon, Yellow Camphor, Angelica, Aniseed, Caraway, Cedarwood, Carrot Seed, Dill, Ginger, Sandalwood, Melaleuca, Oregano, Parsley, Petitgrain, Niaouli, Linden Blossom, Neroli, (Ylang Ylang) |
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YELLOW-GREEN VIBRATION ESSENTIAL OILS: Basil |
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GREEN VIBRATION ESSENTIAL OILS: Eucalyptus, Geranium, Fir, Lime, Linden Blossom, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Origanum, Parsley, Star Anise, Red Thyme, Verbena, Rosewood, Palmarosa, Melissa, Bergamot, Celery, Marigold, Lemon, Bay Laurel, Violet, Celery, Coriander, Myrtle, Oregano, Damask Rose |
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TURQUOISE VIBRATION ESSENTIAL OILS: Myrtle, Niaouli, Bay Laurel, Melaleuca |
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BLUE VIBRATION ESSENTIAL OILS: German Chamomile, Roman Chamomile, Myrtle, Marjoram, White Thyme, Rosemary, Hyssop, Cypress, Pine, Mandarin, some varieties of Eucayptus, Spike Lavender, Spanish Sage |
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INDIGO VIBRATION ESSENTIAL OILS: Bay Laurel, Clove, Melaleuca, Yarrow, Pimento, Myrtle, Cinnamon, German Chamomile |
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VIOLET VIBRATION ESSENTIAL OILS: Juniper, Lavender, Frankincense, Niaouli, Spanish Sage, Violet, Peppermint, Hyssop, Birch, Cajeput, Carrot Seed, Grapefruit, Basil, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Clary Sage |
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MAGENTA VIBRATION ESSENTIAL OILS: Ylang Ylang, Clary Sage |
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PINK VIBRATION ESSENTIAL OILS: Damask Rose, Cabbage Rose, Rosewood, Melissa, Palmarosa, Geranium, Verbena, Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Garlic, Eucalyptus, Cumin, Caraway, Coriander, Myrrh, Yarrow |
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WHITE VIBRATION ESSENTIAL OILS: Carnation, Narcissus, Gardenia, Angelica, Garlic, Jasmine |
Color Symbolism and Food Choices
The way food looks is clearly a high form of art. Plates covered with brown, drab foods are certainly less appealing than a plate covered with rich and vibrant colors. If you think about food as a rainbow, you'll be sure to includes foods from many food groups to attain the maximum nutritional benefits. Try to choose foods from each of the following categories:
Color Symbolism in Food: Red
Red food symbolizes energy and movement. People with lots of red energy have a great deal of physical stamina and tend to be lean and muscular. Red foods include tomatoes, cherries, raspberries, red bell peppers, radishes, beets, red plums, red apples, strawberries and red meat. Too much red food can cause tension and anger.
Color Symbolism in Food: Orange
Orange food symbolizes good digestion and appetite, joy, happiness and a healthy sex drive. Orange foods are often high in vitamin A. Orange generally indicates a balanced person with a good immune system. An extreme excess of orange foods will give an orange tint to the skin from beta carotene. Orange foods include papays, oranges, mangoes, apricots, nectarines, peaches, pumpkin, carrots, yams, butternut squash, winter squash, egg yolks and ginger.
Color Symbolism in Food: Yellow
Yellow food symbolizes a strong intellect and sunny personality. Yellow foods encourage high spirits and good humor. Too much yuellow food may have a purgative effect. Yellow foods include yellow lentils, whole grains, pears, bananas, pineapples, butter, corn, and honey.
Color Symbolism in Food: Green
Green foods symbolize balance, harmony and health. Green foods generally are alkalizing for the body and remove toxins. Green vegetables can be eaten in unlimited quantities. Green foods include green bell peppers, green leafy vegetables, green grapes, kiwi, limes, lettuce, celery, cucumber, green peas, green beans and zucchini.
Color Symbolism in Food: Blue
Blue foods symbolize peace, calmness and a cooling or soothing effect. Blue is related to a good night's sleep. Blue foods incluce blueberries, plums, lackberries, boysenberries, seaweed, black cherries, black soybeans, black olives, raisins, prunes and some freshwater fish.
Color Symbolism in Food: Purple and Violet
Purple and violet foods symbolize creativity, spirituality and inner wisdom. Too much purple energy can lead to suspicion and jealousy. Purple and violet foods include purple grapes, eggplant, purple plums, purple onions, turnips and purple cabbage.
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Color Therapy and Common Health Conditions
Colors can be used to alleviate many common conditions. This can be done as an adjunct to any other forms of medical treatment. For a full listing of colors and conditions, please see How to Heal with Color by Ted Andrews.
Condition |
Beneficial Colors |
Allergies |
Indigo and orange |
Anemia |
Red |
Arthritis |
Violet, blue-violet, red-violet |
Asthma |
Blue and orange |
Bronchitis |
Blue, blue-green, turquoise |
Burns |
Blue, blue-green |
Colds |
Red |
Diabetes |
Violet |
Fever |
Blue |
Headaches |
Blue, green |
High blood pressure |
Blue, green |
Indigestion |
Yellow, lemon yellow |
Nervous tension |
Green, blue-green |
Parkinson's |
Indigo |
Skin problems |
Lemon, blue-violet |
Ulcers |
Green |
Color Perception and Color Harmony
The brilliant chemist M.E. Chevreul (1789-1889) changed the entire course of modern art with his insightful theories concerning color perception and color harmony. The effort to devise a scientific approach to color usage was foremost in the minds of eminent physicists and chemists in the nineteenth century.
Chevreul's landmark publication in 1839 was completely devoted to addressing this issue. Chevreul's book, called The Principles of Harmony and Contrast of Colors and Their Applications to the Arts, reported his extensive observations of the optical effects of colors. Chevreul further developed a series of guidelines for color usage that could be adapted to artistic endeavors of all types.
Chevreul observed that colors placed next to one another affect the actual color seen by the beholder. For instance, a red placed next to black will appear to be a different hue when compared with the same red placed next to a patch of yellow, white, blue, or any other color. This type of observation was a deepening and expanding of Goethe's earlier understanding of the physiological, optical, and neurological reactions to color.
Simply stated, Chevreul's laws affirmed that a pure hue placed next to another pure hue would result in a more dramatic optical effect than side-by-side colors that have been muted through traditional shading and rendering. For example, when opposite colors are placed together, red and warm colors are seen a split second before green and cool colors. This causes a vibration to take place in the perception of the viewer. The Impressionists seized upon this fact to aid them in their attempt to create naturalistic shimmer and movement in their works.
Color Symbolism and Colors in Art
The colors used in art can have therapeutic value. Warm colors (red, yellow and orange) can be used to alleviate depression and to stimulate metabolism. Cool colors (green, blue and purple) can help to offset fevers, relieve exhaustion and encourage relaxation. Thus, a painting of a bright meadow filled with marigolds or buttercups would be appropriate art for someone with a cold and a blue ocean scene or would be appropriate healing art for someone in need of rest and recuperation.
Color Symbolism and The Art of Color-Music
The experiences of color and music have always been closely intertwined. From the days of the ancient Greeks through the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance, both color and music were widely considered to possess inherent moral powers to influence their viewers and listeners for better or for worse. Even in contemporary times, many mystics and followers of occult traditions have insisted that particular colors and types of music, especially synchronized combinations of color-music, possess the ability to induce trances and hypnotic states and healing.
In contrast with art that heals, recent studies of epilepsy concur that some types of seizures can be triggered by the color-music patterns of video games and animated cartoons. In a world filled with multimedia, an examination of the possible association between color and music has become increasingly significant.
Composers fond of relating colors to their music include Liszt, Beethoven, and Rimsky-Korsakoff. Liszt described his dramatic intentions with decorative phrases: "More pink here," "This is too black," "I want it all azure." Beethoven is reported to have referred to B minor as the black key. And Rimsky-Korsakoff associated the color of sunlight with the key of C major and red with the note F#.
Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944), one of the most well known artists and philosophers of his day, believed unequivocally in the link between color and sound. In his 1914 book, The Art of Spiritual Harmony, Kandinsky postulates that cross-associations among the senses exist in all highly sensitive people.
Piet Mondrian (1872-1944), a native of Holland, believed that art could elevate man. Mondrian's late works are perhaps best exemplified by a large piece called Broadway Boogie Woogie. Mondrian's composition is a grid of rectangles and squares balanced with almost mathematical precision. In this piece, Mondrian uses only white, red, blue and yellow. His rhythmic arrangement of the geometric forms are accelerated and syncopated in an unmistakably musical way. The singular use of primary colors also echoes the primitive, almost primordial aliveness of early jazz.
The works of Kenneth Noland (b. 1924) and other American color field painters feature color as the most central aspect of painting. For Noland, color placement is clearly akin to musical composition. Noland believes that each color possesses a pitch "that resonates beyond itself and affects other, adjacent colors, which in turn affect the overall palette of the composition." Colors, Noland insists, can also be placed at higher and lower pitches and "can be composed like chords across the spectrum." Colors can also be used in conjunction with each other like major and minor chords, and repeated in varying ways to create visual counterpoint. Noland's color-music analogies extend into harmony, dissonance, tone, and volume dynamics.
Thomas Wilfred (1889-1968) was one of America's first artists to compose exclusively in light and color. Wilfred began his experiments in 1905 and worked with this art form for the next sixty years. Wilfred was concerned primarily with the visual and theoretical importance of light and color. The basis of this type of art in motion, or kinetic art, is the utilization of time in a distinctly musical way. For Wilfred and his successors, the historical distinction between the spatial arts-architecture, painting and sculpture-and the temporal arts-music, poetry and drama-had finally been completely obliterated in various forms of color-music.
Color-music has been used by psychologists as a type of moving Rorschach test. Color-music was also been used with post-WWII veterans suffering from depression and post-traumatic shock. These color-music films, known as Aurotone films, consisted of changing abstract forms in pastel colors set to organ music and the singing of Bing Crosby. Many patients viewing the color-music films were so moved emotionally that they became more accessible for traditional group and individual therapeutic methods.
Other applications for color-music and multimedia art have included the use of films similar to the Aurotone films for the reduction of pain in a maternity ward in a London hospital. In addition, combinations of nature films and music are gaining widespread acceptance in hospitals as a soothing alternative to traditional TV programming for patients.
Color Symbolism and Gem Therapy
Gems have been worn throughout history as valuable symbols of love, power and healing. Gems carry a vibration that can affect our own electromagnetic fields. The molecular structure of gems filter out certain wavelengths as light passes through them, giving them their characterisitic colors. Both precious and semi-precious stones can be used to affect character, mood and physical health as follows:
Color Symbolism of White Gems
Diamond, Pearl, Quartz Crystal
White is used to give courage and confidence and to move stagnant energy. White helps to alleviate pain. Diamonds are the hardest gem and are powerful gems for removing negativity.
Color Symbolism of Black Gems
Obsidian, Smoky Quartz
Black symbolsizes protection from attack. Black gems help to bring about peace and communion with the infinite.
Color Symbolism of Red Gems
Ruby, Garnet, Agate, Carnelian
Red gems symbolize vitailty, heat and regeneration. Red gems are helpful for the circulatory system and anemia.
Color Symbolism of Pink Gems
Coral, Rose Quartz
Pink gems restore harmony and calm the emotions. Pink gems promote friendship, forgiveness and unconditional love.
Color Symbolism of Orange Gems
Amber
Orange gems symbolize the restoration of self-wroth and the willingness to forgive. Orange gems assist with the emotions, the immune system, the endocrine and hormonal systems.
Color Symbolism of Yellow Gems
Topaz, Citrine, Yellow Zircon
Yellow gems strengthen the nervous system and promote mental clarity. Yellow gems aid the recovery from exhaustion and nervous trama.
Color Symbolism of Green Gems
Emerald, Jade, Tourmaline, Moss Agate
Green gems are used for general healing and to combat jealousy and possessiveness. Green gems help with digestion.
Color Symbolism and Blue Gems
Sapphire, Aquamarine, Palis Lazuli, Blue Lace Agate
Bleu gems symbolize idealism, fufilling a higher will or plan and mental control and clarity. Blue gems help one to accept responsibility.
Color Symbolism and Indigo Gems
Sodalite
Indigo gems connect to the imagination and the intuition. Indigo helps to clear the mind and can be a sedative.
Color Symbolism and Violet or Purple Gems
Amethyst, Sodalite, Sugalite
Violet is the color of transformation. Purple connects to the imagination and to creativity and spiritual awareness. Purple helps to release pain.
Color Symbolism and Bach Flower Remedies
Dr. Edward Bach, a London physician in the 19th century, believed that disease is a manifestation of negative mental states. He classifies all negative states into seven major groups. Each of these groups had certain homeopathic flower remedies that would help to dispel the negative state and thus bring about physical, emotional and mental healing. These states were related to a pair of complementary colors as shown below.
A few drops of thediluted remedies are taken daily until the condition is alleviated. There are Bach flower remedy practitioners carrying his work forward all over the world today. The chart below indicates the thirty eight remdies that Bach developed, their colors and the states of mind they are intended to treat.
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Negative Mental State: UNCERTAINTY Associated Color Symbolism: Red/Green |
| SPECIFIC FLOWER ESSENCE MEANINGS Cerato - lack of trust in one's own decisions Scleranthus - inability to choose between alternatives Gentian - discouragement after a setback Gorse - hopelessness and despair Hornbeam - procrastination, tiredness at the thought of doing something Wild Oat - uncertainty over one's direction in life |
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Negative Mental State: LONELINESS Assocaited Color Symbolism: Pink/Green |
| SPECIFIC FLOWER ESSENCE MEANINGS Water Violet - pride and aloofness Impatiens - impatience Heather - self-centeredness and self-concern |
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Negative Mental State: OVERSENSITIVITY TO OTHERS Associated Color Symbolism: Orange/Blue |
| SPECIFIC FLOWER ESSENCE MEANINGS Centaury - the inability to say 'no' Walnut - protection from change and unwanted influences Star of Bethlehem - shock |
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Negative Mental State: DESPONDENCY AND DESPAIR Associated Color Symbolism: Orange/Blue |
| SPECIFIC FLOWER ESSENCE MEANINGS Agrimony - mental torture behind a cheerful face Holly - hatred, envy and jealousy Larch - lack of confidence Pine - guilt Elm - overwhelmed by responsibility Sweet Chestnut - Extreme mental anguish Willow - self-pity and resentment Oak - the plodder who keeps going past the point of exhaustion Crab Apple - the cleansing remedy, also for self-hatred |
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Negative Mental State: LACK OF INTEREST IN CIRCUMSTANCES Associated Color Symbolism: Golden Yellow/Turquoise |
SPECIFIC FLOWER ESSENCE MEANINGS |
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Negative Mental State: FEAR Associated Color Symbolism: Yellow/Violet |
| SPECIFIC FLOWER ESSENCE MEANINGS Rock Rose - terror and fright Mimulus - fear of known things Cherry Plum - fear of the mind giving way Aspen - fear of unknown things Red Chestnut - over-concern for the welfare of loved ones |
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Negative Mental State: OVERCARE FOR OTHERS Associated Color Symbolism: Magenta/Green |
Chicory - selfish, possessive love |
Color Symbolism and the Zodiac
According to medical astrology, the signs and planets can indicate a propensity for problems in certain parts of the body. There are colors corresponding to each astrological sign that can be used to strength these organs as indicated.
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Sign
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Part of Body
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Color
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Capricorn
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Knees, joints, skin
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Black, brown, green
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Aquarius
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Calves, ankles, eyes
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Blue, yellow, green
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Pisces
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Feet, toes, lymph
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Green, silver
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Aries
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Head, face, brain |
Red
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Taurus
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Neck, throat, thyroid
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Light blue
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Gemini
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Hands, shoulders, arms, lungs |
Blue, lemon yellow
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Cancer
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Stomach, breasts
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Silver, green
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Leo
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Heart, back
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Orange, gold
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Virgo
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Intestines, digestion
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Deep blue
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Libra
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Kidneys, ovaries
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Soft pink, blue
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Scorpio
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Sex organs, bladder, nose
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Yellow, red
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Sagittarius
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Hips, thighs, muscles
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Deep blue
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Capricorn (Dec 21-Jan 20); Aquarius (Jan 21-Feb 19); Pisces (Feb 20-Mar 20); Aries (Mar 21-Apr 20); Taurus (Apr 21-May 20); Gemini (May 22-Jun 21); Cancer (Jun 22-Jul 22); Leo (Jul 23-Aug 22); Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22); Libra (Sep 23-Oct 22); Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 22); Sagittarius (Nov 23-Dec 22)
Color Symbolism and the Human Aura
The human aura is an electromagnetic energy field around the body. The colors of the aura can indicate the strengths and weaknesses present and allow for the correction of imbalances. The color symbolism indicated below applies to adults and not to children or teenagers.
Color Symbolism and the Human Aura: Red
Red is related to desire, vitality, power, the urge to win, intensity, eroticism, passion, the sense of adventure, the desire to have possessions, the survival instinct and the desire for success. Additional characteristics are the love of sports, leadership, passion, earthiness, competition and the force of will.
Color Symbolism and the Human Aura: Orange
An orange color in the aura is related to the ability to extend one's self towards others. Orange relates to the emotions, confidence, creativity, openness, friendliness, sociability, intuition and instincts. An orange aura can indicate possible talents in entertainment, salesmanship, public relations and entrepreneurial endeavors.
Color Symbolism and the Human Aura: Yellow
Those with yellow in their aura have a talent for organization and the encouragement and support of others. These individuals often have brilliant minds and the ability to analyze and understand complex topics. A yellow aura indicates a sunny personality, enthusiasm, cheerfulness, a great sense of humor, fun, optimism, happiness, warmth and relaxation.
Color Symbolism and the Human Aura: Green
A person with a green aura has high ideals and aspirations and puts emphasis on work and career. They are teacious, firm and patient. These persons exhibit perseverance, a sense of responsibility and service, seelf assertiveness and a high level of dedication. They have a desire for respect from others and personal attainment. They are deeply focused.
Color Symbolism and the Juman Aura: Blue
Those with blue in their aura have a desire to communicate with others. They have depth of feeling, devotion, loyalty, trust and empathy. They may have artistic abilities. Those with high levels of blue in their aura may put the needs of others before their own (to their detriment if this leads to depression) and have the ability to meditate and live in the moment. Blue types enjoy solitude and non-competitive activities. Many people with blue auras are philosophers, spiritual seekers and those who value truth, justice and beauty.
Color Symbolism and the Human Aura: Violet or Purple
Those with a predominance of purple or violet in their auras are unconventional, psychic, and often have uncommon abilities. They ahave charisma and charm. They are tolerant, sensitive and compassionate. They are often tender and kind and may have an interest in higher realms of consciousness, magic and the dream world. Purple types are often free thinkers, visionaries, revolutionaries and entertainers.
Color Symbolism and the Human Aura: White
Individuals with white in their aura are open and receptive to the divine and the spiritual world. They are spiritually motivated and often unconcerned with ambition or worldly matters. White energy is typically ass