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Nature has provided us with an array of beautiful colors that affect us physically, emotionally and spiritually. Color has an huge impact on all the physical body, affecting everything from blood pressure and body temperature to muscular activity and the immune system. We first feel the effect of color on our emotions and moods.The colors we choose supply a vital energy to our body and spirit, boosting our health, self esteem and energy. It's often not a conscious choice we make when we choose our clothing for the day, it's the "I feel like this today" part of ourselves that we often let make this decision for us, and this unconscious decision-maker is choosing as much for the colors we need that day as for the style. And because we choose colors that are attuned to our own energy state, this may indicate behavioral tendencies. By being aware of color choices, they may be used to remedy an imbalance we are experiencing. color and healing was used in ancient times in the healing temples of Egypt, India, Greece and China. To the ancient peoples, light and color had a spiritual quality that was a source of inspiration as well as healing. Many color therapists believe the colors of light influence the personality, nature and growth of the soul, and contribute to the energy field. Below is brief description on how colors can effect you physically, emotionally and spiritually.  RED: Red has a stimulating action on the heart and circulatory system. It helps you feel strong and energetic and is associated with vitality , love, passion, ambition and courage. It vibrates with the 1st Chakra and the stone, garnet. PINK: This is a mixture of red and white, and has a gentler action than red. It is emotionally soothing and calming. It lessens feelings of irritation and aggression. It lessens feelings of loneliness and discouragement and helps us feel less burdened and more nurturing. It enhances emotional love and harmony. It vibrates with the 4th Chakra and the stone, Rose Quartz. ORANGE: This color strengthens digestion and the immune system. It is a happy color, easing emotions and boosting self -esteem. It creates enthusiasm for life. This color also promotes strength, success and joy. It vibrates with the 2nd Chakra and the stone Carnelian. YELLOW: This color helps to strengthen the nervous system. It makes you more clear-headed and alert. It is a happy and uplifting color, allowing clear-thinking for decision making. Yellow will help with an optimistic attitude!It enhances clairvoyance and communication. It vibrates with the 3 rd chakra and the stone Citrine. GREEN: This is a great color to regulate circulation. It is the color of the heart, both physically and emotionally. It helps open the heart so we may be more empathetic to those around us. It is often a color we are drawn to when we are under emotional stress, because it promotes relaxation and calmness and soothes the emotions. This color also promotes prosperity. It vibrates with the 4th Chakra and the stone, Adventurine. BLUE: Blue light has been shown to lower blood pressure, is anti-inflammatory, and has pain-relieving properties. Blue is very calming and cooling and is associated with a higher part of the brain. It promotes mental control, clear thinking and inspires creative thinking. Very dark blues help us connect to our intuitive and feminine side. Purples and violets have a purifying, antiseptic effect, and are physically cooling. This is a good color promoting meditation and tranquility. It vibrates with the 5th Chakra and the stones Blue Lace Agate and Blue Topaz. PURPLE: This violet hues have been associated with a higher part of the brain, encouraging intuition and feelings of being more connected psychically. It is often worn for psychic protection. Purples and violets are connected with many of your higher senses i.e., sensitivity, spirituality, compassion and higher ideals. Like blue, these colors stimulate creativity and inspiration. This color vibrates with the 6th Chakra and the stone Amethyst. WHITE : This is the color of pureness, protection and peace. It has a cleansing effect on the emotions and the spirit. It can create space to think, but too much white is too cooling and isolating. White vibrates with the 7th Chakra and the Diamond. BROWN is a stabilizing color, helping you feel connected to mother earth. It helps promotes nurturing and supportive surroundings. Too much brown though can decrease your feelings of self worth. The stones of Tiger Eye and Amber are grounding like the color brown and vibrate with the 3rd Chakra. BLACK: Black is associated with the feminine nature of things, promoting both comfort and protection. It gives an air of mystery to the wearer. Over wearing of black can be too reserved and inhibiting. It is associated with higher principles, wisdom and understanding as well as helping to absorb negative energy. This color vibrates with the 1st Chakra and the stone, Black Onyx. |
