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Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel: all claimed that they were the best, the most important, the most useful, the favorite.
GREEN
said: "Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and of hope.I was chosen for grass, leaves, trees--without me, all animals would die. Look out over the countryside and you will see that I amin the majority."
BLUE interrupted: "You only think about the Earth, but consider the sky and sea. It is the water that is the basis of life and drawn up by the clouds from the deep sea. The sky gives space and peace and serenity. Without my peace, you would all be nothing."
YELLOW chuckled:"You are all so serious. I bring laughter, gaiety, and warmth to the world. The sun is yellow, the moon is yellow, the stars are yellow. Every time you
look at a sunflower, the whole world starts to smile. Without me, there would be no fun."
ORANGE started next to blow her temper. "I am the color of health and strength. I may be scarce but I am precious for I serve the needs of human life. I carry the most important vitamins. Think of carrots, pumpkins, oranges, mangos, and pawpaws. I don't hang around all the time, but when I fill the sky at sunrise or sunset, my beauty is so striking that no one gives another thought to any of you".
RED could stand it no longer. He shouted out: "I am the ruler of all of you! I am blood! Lifes blood! I am the color of danger and of bravery. I am willing to fight for a cause. I bring fire to the blood! I am the color of passion and of love, the red rose, the poppy and the poinsettia. Without me, the earth would be as empty as the moon!"
PURPLE rose up to his full height. He was very tall and spoke with great pomp: "I am the color of royalty and power. Kings, chiefs, and bishops have always chosen me for
I am a sign of authority and wisdom. People do not question me, they
listen and obey".
Finally,
INDIGO
spoke, much more quietly than all the others, but with just as much determination: "Think of me. I am the color of silence. You hardly notice me, but without me you all become superficial. I represent thought and reflection, twilight and deep water. You need me for balance and contrast, for prayer and inner peace."
And so all the colors went on boasting and quarreling, each convinced of their own superiority. Soon, their quarreling became louder and louder. Suddenly there was a startling flash of bright lightening! Thunder rolled and boomed! Rain started to pour down relentlessly. The colors crouched down in fear drawing close to one another for comfort. In the midst of the clamor, RAIN began to speak: "You foolish colors, fighting amongst
yourselves, each trying to dominate the rest. Don't you know you were each made for a special purpose, unique and different? Join hands with one another and come to me."
Doing as they were told, the colors united and joined hands. The rain continued: "From now on, when it rains, each of you will stretch across the sky in a great bow of colors as a reminder that you can all live in peace. The rainbow is a sign of hope for tomorrow".
And so, whenever a good rain washes the world, and a rainbow appears in the sky, let us remember to appreciate one another.
Author Unknown
~~~Based on a Native American Legend~~~
INNER JOURNEYS
The Power of Color
By Edel Jarboe
Color therapy has been used for centuries by healing practitioners and can be traced back to its Chinese, Indian, Tibetan, Ayurvedic, and Egyptian roots. It is based upon the theory that each color found in the visible light spectrum has its own wavelength and frequency which produces a specific energy and which in turn has a specific effect on us. It is believed that we can heal and enhance the mind, body, and soul through the conscious use of color.
Color therapy emphasizes surrounding yourself with your power colors using flowers, light bulbs, bath salts, gems, candles, food, clothing,etc. For example, to help guests feel loved, accepted, and protected the Green Valley Spa uses red roses, cinnamon water, and sensual music in its rooms.
To find the right color to be used one needs to be aware of a color's qualities and meaning. Colors are generally divided into two categories: warm (red, orange, and yellow) and cool (green, blue, indigo, and violet). Warm colors are for inspiration and represent passion and happiness. Cool colors are used to calm and they symbolize harmony, spirituality, and purity.
Red
Vitality, Energy, Power
Element: Earth
Connects us to: our physical body.
Symbol of: love, health, and attainment of ambitions.
Power words: "I have."
Use when: you need courage and self-confidence, feel tired, or need renewed energy.
Orange
Happiness, Confidence, Resourcefulness
Element: Water
Connects us to: our senses.
Symbol of: joy and creativity.
Allows: you to create ideas and to have courage and strength.
Power words: "I feel."
Use when: you are nervous, lack energy, or are seeking a sense of joy and well-being.
Yellow
Wisdom, Clarity, Self-Esteem
Element: Fire
Connects us to: our mental self.
Symbol of :personal power, self-control, energy, and inner strength.
Improves: clarity of thought and the ability to perceive and understand.
Power words: "I can."
Use when: you feel nervous, tired, or sad.
Green (or Pink)
Love, Forgiveness, Understanding
Element: Air
Connects us to: unconditional love.
Symbol of :renewal, peace, and harmony.
Gives: a feeling of freshness and clarity.
Power words: "I love."
Use to: soothe your nerves, calmness, and when you need peace and harmony.
Blue
Wisdom, Integrity, Inspiration
Element: Ether (The Heavens)
Connects us to: holistic thought.
Symbol of: truth, serenity, and harmony.
Gives: wisdom and clarity and enhances communication.
Power words: "I speak."
Use when: you need to calm your mind and nerves.
Indigo
Intuition, Mysticism, Understanding
Element: Light
Connects us to: our unconscious self.
Symbol of: insight, imagination, and peace of mind.
Strengthens: intuition and imagination.
Power words: "I see."
Use when: you are feeling afraid or frustrated or when you need to find your inner balance.
Violet (or White)
Beauty, Creativity, Inspiration
Element: Thought
Connects us to: our spiritual self.
Symbol of: enlightenment, universal consciousness, and purpose.
Brings: guidance, wisdom, and inner strength and enhances artistic talent and creativity.
Power words:" I know."
Use to: clarify an existing situation or to strengthen your spiritual values.
BLACK!
Male. The color of absorption, quiet power, self-control, restriction, depression sickness, but new changes, rebirth. Wisdom, The void of all colors, it has the ability to absorb. Control, Resilience, Discipline. Has the aspects of all elements.
The Personality of a BLACK PERSON is that of someone who can and often dwells his own dark recesses. This person lovesto stand out almost as much as the RED! A strong silent type but a force to be reckoned with if crossed. Usually also a "night owl" as the darkness seems to be their safe place. However, the same things that make the "black" person so unique,
has also the tendency to dwell on things and has more bouts of depression than most others. Although jovial on the outside, this person tends to keep alot of secrets, even with her/himself!
Used widely for banishing negative thoughts and situations, reversing, uncrossing, binding negative forces, releasing, removing confusion contact with spirits, truth,repel dark magick defensive spells (can be used with RED).
Can also be used with other colors when drawing and banishing at the same time. In the Auras,could indicate a sickness, disease or depression.
- ELEMENT= Air
- DIRECTION= East
- PLANET = Saturn
- DAY = Saturday
- NUMBER =6
- MAGICKAL TOOL = Sword or Wand
- SCENT/OIL = Holly, Juniper, Yew, Myrrh, Cypress, Pine, Apple, Yarrrow, Rowan, Vervain, Peppermint, Basil.
- PLANT/HERB = Oak, Yew, Beech, Elm, Comfrey, Holly, Ivy, Horsetail, Reeds, Solomons Seal, Mullein, Cedar, Clove, Cypress, Rue, Betony, Elder, Fern, Yarrow, Cayenne, Dragons Blood, Mandrake, Flax.
- WOOD = Oak, Ash, Aspen, Birch, Hazel,Rowan
- ANIMAL = Bobcat, Dragon, Panther, Raccoon,Rhinoceros, Groundhog, Blackbird, Lynx, Bat, Owl, Jaguar, Praying Mantis.
- FEATHER = Hidden secrets, changes.
- STONES = Onyx, Jet, Obsidian, Black Quartz, Black Star Sapphire, Agate, Tektite, Pyrite, Diamond, Moonstone, Galena, Pumice.
- TAROT = the four Queens and the four Threes.
BLUE!
Male and Female. The color of emotion calming, tranquility,
communication mental, written and oral skills, sleep peace, loyalty, good will, purifying and protection, hope, sincerity. The color of the Poet or Bard. Children, mature love and commitment. Truth, and patience. The Sky, sleep, twilight change, new interests, guidance, and freedom
The Personality of a BLUE PERSON is one that speaks of sensitivity and introspection. A color of communication this person is that of a poet, an artist. Has a leaning towards being in love with the "idea" of family and home. Loyal, conscientious and can keep a >secret very well. Observant
and at times can be a bit too analytical. When feeling insecure, may have a tendency to over-criticize. Stable and responsible. Also may be a little more psychic than he/she believes themselves to be.
The Magickal aspects of this color are widely used for achieving equilibrium to learn peace and patience, to aid in communications, honor, health and friend ships, dreams, sleep, inspiration, occult power and harmony in the home, meditations and Water Magick.
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ELEMENT= Water
- DIRECTION = West
- CHAKRA= Fifth, Throat Chakra
- PLANET = Neptune/Mercury
- DAY
= Monday/Moon = Lt Blues - peace, patience Wednesday/Mercury= Blues -
friendships, creativity, dreams Thursday/Jupiter = Royal Blue - honor,
happiness Saturday/Saturn = Dark Blues - communication
- NUMBER = 5
- MAGICKAL TOOL = Wand,Cauldron and Chalice
- SCENT/OIL = Lily of the Valley,Honeysuckle, Cedar, Basil, Jasmine, Sweetpea, Lotus
- PLANT/HERB= Carnation, Honeysuckle, Orange Heather, Cypress, Hazel, Oak Moss, Mallow, Aloe Vera Buttercup(communication), Daffodil and Baby's Breath.
- WOOD = Hazel, Sycamore, Willow and Birch
- ANIMAL = Dolphin, Whale, Mermaid, BlueJay, Gull, Giraffe, Robin, Deer, Ass, Clam, Lizard and the Frog.
- FEATHER = BLUE = psychic awareness, peace and health BLUE/BLACK/WHITE = change and easy transition
- STONES = Azurite, Turquoise, Coral, Blue Opal, Tanzanite, Sapphire, Chrysacola, Hematite, Sodalite, Blue Laced Agate, Lapis Lazuli (children)Aguamarine and Sapphire.
- TAROT = The Heirophant and the Suit of Cups
BROWN!
Female. The color of Earth Energy!Grounding, exercise, success
through labor centering consciousness, organization, some-times solitude,
honest and straightforward. Solidity, the soil, practicality. Another
very mutable color combining the prosperity ofGREEN and the intellect of
Yellow.
The
Personality of the BROWN PERSON is of course, stable, practical, lots of
common sense. A hard worker, usually happy doing things with the hands
and animals. Usually a very warm and cozy feel to their homes. Loves
security. Once they have made up their minds tho' it is hard to change it!
And when you argue, their commonsense and logic along with their honestly
and down-to-earth manner, you have got a healthy opponent! Sometimes too
much of a homebody, can get stuck in a rut and be completely happy. Not
really after the limelight nor the big bucks, this person likes things
the way they are and if you leave them with their home and a bunch of
animals, they are extremely happy, thank you.
Used
widely for centering or grounding oneself and improving life on a
material basis, building, study, house and home, and concentration
depending on the hue for the magick and works well when combined with
other colors, such as Yellow and Orange. Healing plants and animals,
finding lost items,partnerships, gardening and decision making.
ELEMENT= Earth DIRECTION = North CHAKRA= Feet Chakra and grounding PLANET = Earth DAYS = Moon/Mondays - Tan Browns Friday/Venus - All Browns Saturday/Saturn - Dark Browns NUMBER = 2 and 3 MAGICKAL TOOL = Wand, Salt and Goblet SCENT/OIL = Birch, Cherry, Cloves Lilac, Rosemary, Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Comfrey, Linden, Patchouli and Myrrh. PLANT/HERB = Corn, Tansy, Ginseng, Willow, Lily, Ivy, Grains, Oats, Mushrooms, Orange Tree, Almond, Begonia, Daisy, All the aspects of the colors GREEN and YELLOW. WOOD - ANIMAL = Toads, Cowbird, Faeries, Dog, Ostrich, Gnomes, Wolf, Bison, Elves, Pigeon, Horse, Deer,Pelican, Turkey, Woodpecker, Ants, Snake Pheasant, Beaver, Goat, Moose Cow and Bull.
STONES = Rock Crystal, Smokey Quartz, Amber, some Tiger Eye, Sandstone, Granite,Pumice, and Turquoise. TAROT = the four Pages and the four Tens.
GOLD!
Male. The color of richness, fortune, power, promotions,
understanding and strength. Has the powers of the Sun and the cosmic
influences.
The
Personality of a GOLD PERSON is one of understanding and steadiness. One
who loves softness, luxury and harmony. A clear thinking, rational person
who may at times be a bit matieralistic but is tempered by spirituality.
This is an individual, a person who stands out from the crowd, and loves
the admiration. Usually stands very erect with graceful lines when
striding. Sees beauty in antiques and wood. Loves sturdy, strong materials
and is quite practical most times. Usually lucky in all that they pursue.
Intellectual with a good and dry sense of humor. Unimposing but his/her
presence doesn't let that happen.
Used
widely for increasing understanding, and knowledge, harmonizing of
will/emotions,hopes fortune, money, healing, strength and
cosmic influences, skill sought, success, the Suns Magick and Earth
energys also. Can be combined with Orange for fast luck and Yellow for
understanding and clarity and Silver for higher divinations.
ELEMENT= Fire DIRECTION=South CHAKRA=none associated PLANET= Sun DAY= Sunday- Mental/Physical Action Monday - Mental Actions Wednesday -Physical Actions NUMBER= 2 and 3 and 0 MAGICKAL TOOL = Incense Burner, Candle Magick SCENT/OIL= Frankincense, Patchouli, Cinnamon, Marigold, Ginger, Cedar, Musk, Tonka, all the colors of Yellow and some Orange. PLANT/HERB= Sunflower, Marigold, Buttercup, St. Johns Wort, Chamomile, Mistletoe, Saffron, Begonia, Geranium, Morning Glory, Snapdragon, Daffodil, Rosemary, and Daisy. WOOD - ANIMAL = Canary, Goldfinch, Beetle, Chameleon, Antelope, Crow, Bobcat, Goat, Lion Mouse, Gull, Martin, Bear
FEATHER= Blessings of the Sun, success. STONES = Gold, Petrified Wood, Topaz, Yellow Diamond, Pyrite, Yellow Jacinth, Citrine, Clear Quartz, Chrysolite, Goldstone, Malachite, some Tiger Eye, Carnelian. TAROT = none associated the four Sixes.
GREEN!
Male or Female. The color of Nature Kingdom! Growth and prosperity,
money luck, building a foundation, fertility, wisdom, harmony, growth,
attitude changes, rejuvenation, teachings, success! Resurrection and
abundance. Sometimes love and jealousy.
The
Personality of a GREEN PERSON is that very much of an extrovert, happy,
optimistic reliable, civic-minded. Quite the status- conscious person.
Status means everything to them. Forget about keeping up with the
Jones's they ARE the Jones'. Very blunt and frank. Open minded when it
appeals to them. Loves art in its natural form: pottery, woodcrafts.
Has also a like of antiques and anything animal. Loves cabins in the woods
if only to say they have one. Tends to get possessive at times and has to
remind him/herself there are other people in this world that have feelings
too. Overall tho' the joy from this persons optimistic attitude takes the
edges off the other things. This person is so direct that he/she
doesn't realize it hurts as bad as it does and well, that's the way life
is sometimes anyway. Besides,something will happen to make ya' feel
better anyway.!
Used
widely for money attraction and luck fertility wishes, children, faerie
realm, promote ability of understanding and aid in meeting your guides and
power animals. Can aid in preventing headaches, controlling digestion
problems, kidney and bladder problems.
Closely
associated with Red Pink and Brown The Earth, Air
and Fire energies can all be enhanced by this color. Can aid in
healing, grounding, drawing love, prosperity and luck!
ELEMENT= Earth DIRECTION = North CHAKRA= Fourth, Heart Chakra (with Pink) PLANET = Venus, Jupiter and Mars DAY = Friday/Venus - love, friendship Wednesday/Mercury - business transactions Thursday/Jupiter - Luck, prosperity NUMBER = 4 MAGICKAL TOOL = Wand and Cauldron SCENT/OIL = Elder, Mint, Musk, Sage Vanilla, Pine, Sweetpea, Mugwort, Patchouly, Vervain, Cinnamon, Marjoram. PLANT/HERB = Birch, Catnip, Blackberry Coltsfoot, Foxglove, Thyme, Yarrow, Feverfew, Burdock, Pennyroyal, Plaintain, Briar, Verbena, Elder, Basil, Cedarwood, Sage, Dill, Clove and Mugwort. WOOD = Birch, Elder, Almond, Hawthorn, Fig, Oak, Pine, Orange. ANIMAL = Gnomes, Dwarfs, Fishes, Bee, Bull, Rabbit, Rat, Alligator, Turtle Grasshopper, Bison, Frog. FEATHER = luck, money and foundations. STONES = Emerald, Peridot, Jade, Malachite Coral, Green Tourmaline, Aventurine, Green Quartz, Gold, Silver, Rock Crystal Onyx, Azurite. TAROT = The Emperor and the four Sevens again. Sometimes the Aces!,
GREY!
Male and Female. The color of neutrality complexity mellowed by calm, peace. Darkness tempered by light. A Balancer. Positive
and Negative. Nonalignment of conflicts.
The Personality of a GREY PERSON is one that like the above, is a
nonconflicting type. Can see and weigh both sides however rarely takes a
stand to voice his/her opinion. Not as dramatic as Black and not as pure
as white but can easily be both. Sensitive but keeps it in. An introvert
most of the time. Does enjoy solitude, peace and quiet. Not quite a loner
but can be if he/she is feeling overwhelmed. A thinker, passive yet
beneath has very definite views. Try to get it out of them tho'. This
person too tends to like other colors in the pastel hues and soft edges
around him/her along with wide open, airy spaces. A bit irritating in the
question and answer field as you can see them thinking and when you ask,
it's always, inevitably "oh nothing" and that'll be it! Explores both the
night and the day. Can be comfortable in either setting as long as
they have their space.
The Magickal aspects of this color are widely used for achieving balance, attuning to the spirit worlds, non-nature Faery magick to learn peace and patience, cancelling, veiling and invisibility. Vision quests, theft, dreams negating or neutralizing a negative situation, can be used in Moon Magick and help in making decisions. Womens mysteries.
ELEMENT= Water DIRECTION = West CHAKRA= not attributed PLANET = Moon DAY = Monday NUMBER = 6 and 1 MAGICKAL TOOL = Seashells, Scales, Chalice SCENT/OIL = Ginseng, Jasmine, Comfrey, Mullein, Sandalwood, Vervain, Myrtle, Willow, Wormwood, Heliotrope, Betony, Thyme, Basil, Chamomile, Myrrh, Lotus PLANT/HERB = Clove, Hyssop, Oak Moss, St.Johns Wort, Rosemary, Yew, Cumin, Birch, Blackthorn, Feverfew. WOOD - ANIMAL = Armadillo, Ass, Cat, Dolphin, Opossum, Snow Leopard, Weasel, Wolf, Chameleon, Lizards, Spider, Lion, all or some of the animals of Black and White
FEATHER = peace, neutrality, otherworlds. STONES = Moonstone, Black Pearl, Abalone, Opals, Quartz, Onyx, Malachite and Rock Crystal. TAROT = The Hanged Man, the four threes
ORANGE!
Male. The color of mental agility, balancing business,
legal problems, eloquence and speech, health, ambition, personal creativity, memory and sharing. A mutable color, it combines the intellect of Yellow and the vitality of Red . Exuberant and inventive! Many neutralizing aspects can be attributed.
The Personality of the ORANGE PERSON is that of a very agreeable chap!
Extroverted. Combines the many qualities of Red and Yellow It is the fire
of passion and the Air of intellect, a mutable, adaptable person.
At times can appear to be a bit "wishy washy". An excitable, socialable,
and really quite good-natured soul. Love of travel and learning, and needs
a bit of curbing on the old spending habits! A bit impulsive only at times as the yellow aspect brings in the logic. Likes to delve deep but soon finds another subject to dissect. Methodical and orderly. Would make a very good teacher.
Its Magickal aspects are used widely for controlling runaway emotions,
promoting personal creativity, increasing memory, career, legal issues,
healing nervous disorders, balance and neutrality, organization, travel,
writing, business transactions and obtaining information. Cooperation.
Can enhance breaking of spells or to bring about a quick change.
ELEMENT= Air/Fire DIRECTION = East/South CHAKRA= Second, Spleen Chakra PLANET = Mercury/Mars DAY = Tuesday-Physical Action Wednesday - Mental Action Sunday - Both Actions NUMBER = 2 MAGICKAL TOOL = Wand and Censer SCENT/OIL = Dill, Lily of the Valley, Savory, Honeysuckle, Sweetpea, Jasmine, Lavender. PLANT/HERB = Fern, Lily of the Valley, Marjoram Savory, Valerian, Vervain, Alstonia, Buckwheat, Calamint, Snapdragon, Flax, Senna, Wandering Jew, Mugwort, Rue, the same as the Red and Yellow for enhancements, Fenugreek, Gardenia. WOOD = Hazel, Beech, Lemon Tree Maple, Lime and of course the Orange Tree. ANIMAL = All of the RED & YELLOW animals, Swallow, Prairie Dog, Butterfly, Scallop, Bison, Butterfly, Catbird, Crane, Fox (clarity), Hawk,Martin,< Prairie Dog and Squirrel. FEATHER = Success, energy, balance
STONES = Moss Agate, Carnelian, Alexandrite, Orange Sapphire, Quartz, Orange Calcite, Petrified Wood, TAROT = the four Eights.
PINK!
Female. The color of emotions from the heart. Pleasure in the arts,
inspiration, creativity, marriage, friendship, beauty, compassion,
raise energies, new relationships. Encourage openness, intuition, warmth,
self-love.
Used
widely for drawing new loves, physical beauty, friendships,
partnerships,romance, attraction, subtle sexual vibrations, inner harmony,
calming, relaxing, some skin dis- orders, asthma, bronchitis, bruises,
fevers, nervousness.
The same attributes as RED but in a kinder, gentler and harmonious way.
ELEMENT= Fire DIRECTION = South CHAKRA= Fourth, Heart Chakra PLANET = Venus DAY = Friday NUMBER = 1 and 0 MAGICKAL TOOL = Wand and Cauldron SCENT/OIL = Sandalwood, Rose, Apple Blossom, Gardenia, Jasmine, Lavender, Ginger Sweetpea, Tuberose, Strawberry, Apricot. PLANT/HERB = Aztec Lily, Beans, Bishops Weed, Violets, Winter Cherry, Dropwort, Feverfew, Cotton Rose, Basil, Coriander, Crocus, Avocado, Ginseng, Kava-Kava, Ladies Mantle, Yarrow, Yerba Santa, Maidenhair, Allspice, Pennyroyal. WOOD Orange, Olive, Peach, Sycamore ANIMAL = Cat, Dove, Sparrow, and a few of the RED animals, Flicker, Deer, Conch, Clam and Oysters. STONES = Pink Sapphire, Kunzite, Pink Tourmaline, Pink or Rose Quartz, Pink Diamonds, Pink Spinel, Pink Garnet, Ruby, Red Jasper, Emerald, Peridot, Aventurine. TAROT = the four Sevens.
PURPLE!
Male. The color of justice, psychism, royalty, clairvoyance, luck,
charm, meditation, idealism, progress, mysticism guidance and devotion,
accomplishment and religion. Penetration of higher realms. Divination.
The
Personality of the PURPLE PERSON is that of one heck of a happy-go-lucky
one! Looking at the magickal meaning of this color pretty much defines the
purple person! A regal bearing whether they are poor or rich. Head always
heal high, a very proud person usually with such a winning smile, its hard
not to get caught up! Independent but needs lots of people around. This
person also is intrigued by mystical things and probably has or will at
least study some of the mystical arts. Has a deep religious nature. Does
however tend some- times to be a bit too demanding almost as if expecting
the "commoners" to cater to him/her, but that winning smile makes ya' feel
good doing for them! Extremely loyal and ambitious and gosh darn it,
always lucky. With his/her smile and sense of winning sense of humor,
its really hard not to like this person!
Used
widely for protection, power, treasure, legal matters, progress, spirit
contact, breaking of bad luck, drive away evil, divination, expansion of
obtained desires/situations, stop gossip or lies, material wealth,
enhance spiritual and psychic powers. Astral Projection.
ELEMENT= Air DIRECTION = East CHAKRA= Sixth, Brow Chakra PLANET = Jupiter DAY = Thursday NUMBER = 7 (surprised?) MAGICKAL TOOL = Wand and Cauldron SCENT/OIL = Cedar, Carnation, Nutmeg Lotus, Angelica, Bay, Cinnamon, Ginger, Sandalwood, Jasmine. PLANT/HERB = Mimosa, Wisteria, Mugwort Hazel, Eyebright, Rowan, Elder, Rue, Shamrock, Clover, Oak, Dandelion, Betony, Meadowsweet, Begonia, Cactus, Dahlia, Iris, Violet. WOOD Willow, Lilac,and Mulberry. ANIMAL = Elephant, Unicorn, Rabbit, Jaguar, Chickadee, Cuckoo, Eagle, Elk, Penguin, Vulture, Grasshopper, Chameleon, Lizard. FEATHER = Spirituality, religion. luck STONES = Amethyst, Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli and Beryl, Clear Quartz, All Opals, . TAROT = The Chariot and the four Fours.
RED!
Male. The color of fire, action and passion! Of Life itself, birth,
stimulating, intense,highly-charged. Will, ego, potential.
Anger,aggression, lust, war, courage, strength, fear Its use in magick must be cautiously guarded as it can be very wild and unpredictable!
The Personality of a RED PERSON is bold, dynamic, impulsive, highly extroverted. Passionate when aroused whether it be in love or for a just cause. Aggressive is his/her middle name. Always doing and on the go. A need for a cause and challenges. Easily bored. Fiercely imaginative but sometimes a little self-centered and forgets the others feelings in defending her/himself.
Disappointment weighs heavy but soon brightens as the next challenge rears up. Sometimes too, a brutal sense of honesty but this person knows no other way. A competitive and pioneering spirit. A love of sports and nature, the big outdoors. A sense of self-worth and a good soul-quality.
It's
Magick aspects are used widely for blood purifying, protection from fire,
rashes and inflammations, violence, sexual dysfunctions,will, energy and
stimulation, passion in love, courage, marriages, lust, power,
destroying, freedom, change, transformation, loyalty, force, sexuality,
marriage, contests and Fire Magick.
ELEMENT= Fire DIRECTION = South CHAKRA= First, Root Chakra PLANET = Mars DAY = Tuesday NUMBER = 1 MAGICKAL TOOL = Sword,Cauldron, Incense Burner, Candle SCENT/OIL = Dragons Blood, Basil, Pine, Cinnamon, Mullein PLANT/HERB = Sunflower, Nettles, Holy Thistle, Crowfoot, Hops, Wormwood (poisonous!), Cranesbill, Chili Pepper, Chives, Spikenard,Onion,Cornflower, Rose, Mustard, Garlic, Rosemary, Dill, Hibiscus, Woodruff, Tobacco, Pepperwort, Heather and Yew (poisonous). WOOD ANIMAL = Bear, Horse, Wolf, Ram, marsupials and night creatures, Tigers, Lions, Badger, Alligator, Ants, Beetle, Cardinal, Porcupine, Chicken, and Peacock. FEATHER = courage, strength, good changes - STONES = Ruby, Garnet, Bloodstone, Spinel, Red Tourmaline, Red Topaz, Agate, Rubelite, Lava, Rhodochrosite, Quartz Crystals, Tigers Eye, Pyrite, Tektite, Diamond, Red Jasper.
TAROT = The Magi, Suit of Cups,the four Fives.
SILVER!
Female. Has the qualities of White but with a spark! Purity,
Protection, Ice. Heavenly. Stars. Potential. Heights Fame. The Cosmos.
White with a kick!
The Personality of a SILVER PERSON is that of the star, the center of attention, a person who needs and craves attention and knows how to get it.
As White, appreciates the finer things but doesn't want to wait for 'em and
will go out and get them even if there are more checks left, but no
money. Silver knows there will be by the time the funds are due. This is
how they keep things nice, orderly and tidy. A clean, trendy living space
with both sharp and soft edges. A great sense of humor and a love for the
outrageous!
However, deep inside a sense of devotion is there. Doesn't
like to delve into personal things such as religion and their private
thoughts. For the world, they have none, for the mirror, you will find a
deep soul with lots of inherent intuition.
This is what they draw on when that check is not covered right away. The resources will be there and using their best faith, they find their way through even blinded by the glitter and noise.
Used
widely for clairvoyance, divination, Astral travel and energy, enhances
white magick and psychic abilities, drawing of inspiration, and some
defense and repelling spells. Closely related to all Moon and spiritual
spells.
ELEMENT= Air DIRECTION = East CHAKRA= none associated PLANET = Moon/Mutable DAY = Monday/Mutable NUMBER = none associated MAGICKAL TOOL = Wand, Cauldron, Crystal Ball SCENT/OIL = Sandalwood, Wormwood, Myrrh, Lemon Frankincense, Honeysuckle, Anise, Cedar Heliotrope, Betony, Lavender, Parsley, Thyme. PLANT/HERB = Rosemary, Woodruff, Mugwort,Marigold, Mustard, Rue, Sage, Tansy, St,Johns, Betony, Burdock, Mint, Fern, Elder Flower, Heather, Lilac, Lily,Mint, Dahlia, Gladiola. The same as White. WOOD = Birch, Elder, Almond, Hawthorn, Ash, White Heather, Cedar, Coconut Elm, Hazel, and Juniper.The same as White. ANIMAL = Dove, Snowy Owl, Chameleon, Cat,Lizard, Magpie, Swan, Bear, Hawk(perception), Lizard, Cat, Dog, Whale, Wolf, Praying Mantis, Dolphin. FEATHER = psychic enhancement, protection. STONES =Silver, Opals, Clear Crystals, Mother-of-Pearl, Quartz, Moonstone, Pearl, Aquamarine, Agate Geode, Amethyst, Rose Quartz, and Abalone. The same as White. TAROT = none associated
WHITE!
Male or Female. All of the colors! The color of purity, protection,
godliness cleanliness, the moon, virginity. Snow, ice and potential. Since
it is all the colors, it is a mutable color and compatible with
all others.
The
Personality of a WHITE PERSON is that of the teacher, giver and student.
Spiritual and highly devoted. Psychic and protective like a mother and
her cubs.
Loves wide open spaces, clarity of thought, neatness and
may have a tendency to be a bit obsessive in some things. Also loves the
bright bold colors which compliment her/him.
Perfectionist but not as bad as Felix Unger but can be driven to that point if he/she hangs out with say, a RED or BLACK person. Likes things pact and everything up-front, all cards on the table before a decision is made or the route to the decision can be agreed upon.
Expects the best from him/herself but is able to give way to others. Appreciates the finer things and will wait to acquire just the
right one and it will be whether for him/herself or for another.
Used
widely for divination, achieving high spirituality, protection, increasing
psychic powers, healing, seeking for the truth in a situation, peace, and purification. Because of its mutability, can be used in any ritual or
spell or as an enhancement to the objective.
ELEMENT= Air DIRECTION = East CHAKRA= First Chakra PLANET = Moon/Mutable DAY = Monday/Mutable NUMBER = 0 MAGICKAL TOOL = Wand,Cauldron, Crystal Ball SCENT/OIL = Sandalwood, Wormwood, Myrrh, Lemon Frankincense, Honeysuckle, Anise, Cedar Heliotrope, Betony, Lavender, Parsley, Thyme. PLANT/HERB = Rosemary, Woodruff, Mugwort, Marigold, Mustard, Rue, Sage, Tansy, St,Johns, Betony, Burdock, Mint, Fern, Elder Flower, Heather, Lilac, Lily, Mint, Dahlia, Gladiola WOOD = Birch, Elder, Almond, Hawthorn, Ash, White Heather, Cedar, Coconut Elm, Hazel, and Juniper. ANIMAL = Dove, Snowy Owl, Chameleon, Cat, Lizard, Magpie, Whale, Swan, Bear, Hawk(perception), Lizard, Cat, Dog, Whale, Wolf, Praying Mantis FEATHER = purification, protection and hope. STONES = Opals, Clear Crystals, Mother-of-Pearl, Quartz, Moonstone, Pearl, Aquamarine, Agate Geode Amethyst, Rose Quartz, and Abalone. TAROT = The Fool
YELLOW!
Male. The color of intellect, analysis and mental clarity, optimism, movement,sunlight, spiritual progress and sometimes, faith
and constancy. Confidence, power of thought, logic, memory and creativity.
Thought and reason.
The
Personality of a YELLOW PERSON is that of a sweet optimistic
intellectual. This person loves to learn and comprehends it too! Bit of an
introvert. Wants to know the "how" on just about everything, such as how
does an Air Balloon work anyway? Devoted and trustworthy this person can keep a secret however you may get a lecture for the price. An extremely
creative person that has the ability to keep their staid intellectual side and the fun sunny outlook in two different corners. Loves the big outdoors and probably will make their own soap and candles just to give away!
Used widely for increasing knowledge and understanding, harmonizing of
will/emotions, movement, aid in astral
projection, telepathy, and direct
contact with spirits, easy exchange of thoughts. Protection. Sometimes
used with Brown and the Earth energies and enhancing the Gold and healing
energies.
Wish to gain anothers confidence, power of concentration, power of creativity, learning metal alertness.
ELEMENT= Air DIRECTION = East CHAKRA= Third, Solar Plexus Chakra PLANET = Sun DAY = Sunday- Mental Action
Wednesday - Physical Action NUMBER = 3 MAGICKAL TOOL = Wand, Sword/Athame, Goblet SCENT/OIL = Lemon, Frankincense, Bay, Patchouli, Marigold, Lavender, Laurel, Cinnamon Orange Blossoms, Musk, Vanilla, Cloves. PLANT/HERB = Laurel, Vine, Ash, Rue Marigold, St. Johns Wort, Centaury, Chamomile, Mistletoe, Saffron, Begonia, Geranium, Morning Glory, Snapdragon, Daffodil, Rosemary, Sunflower and Daisy. WOOD ANIMAL = Phoenix, Snake, Beetle, Dragonfly, Meadowlark, Chameleon, Antelope, Snake, Crow, Bobcat, Goat, Lion, Mouse, Gull, Sea Lion, Parrot and Oriole. FEATHER = Blessings of the Sun, Intelligence. STONES = Topaz, Yellow Diamond, Pyrite Yellow Jacinth, Rutilated Quartz, Clear Quartz, Chrysolite, Goldstone, Citrine, some Tiger Eye, Carnelian and Amber. TAROT = the four Knights and the four Sixes.
Color, a physical phenomena of light or visual perception associated with the various wave lengths in the visible portion of the spectrum. A sensation experienced by humans and some animals, it is a complex
neurophysiological
process.
A great deal of study has gone into color theory. It affects our moods, stimulates or depresses our awareness, can make us have a sudden desire to eat, rant, feel secure, or shop depending on the color. Studies of color in modern times, most a psychological point of view, and its uses have been incorporated in our Medical, Psychiatric, Education and Penal
Institutions as well as modern marketing techniques! The "old" and traditional color uses mostly agree with the modern day interpretations and the ancient use of color in magick still holds true today.
You will find many differing uses and meanings of colors. It is up to you to find what works for you. We will attempt to give as many meanings as we can and in some cases will give the differing opinion that we have found. Please use your journal in your study of the colors.
There is a meditation technique to find out what the different colors feel like to you and be able to find out what "color" is your personality color
It begins by grounding yourself first. Now instead of using the Earth and cosmic colors, bring in colored energies. Begin with a splat of one color on your inner mental screen and imagine that color running up through your feet and legs
and down from your crown. Keep it there for a good half to full
minute. Take notice of how you are feeling emotionally and physically.
Start with the color Black, how does it make you feel? Do you feel serene? Comfortable? Heart rate steady? Is it coursing smoothly through the veins?
Take note of each of these as you move from color to color. Let the color now fade and slowly bring in Grey. Take your time and notice everything about you and your thoughts. Fade out and bring in Brown. Starting with a light tan color increasing to a dark brown. Comfortable? Secure? Or feeling a little bit repressed? Fade out. Bring in Red. Again start with a light shade of Red and gradually increase it. Feel it moving and
circulating. Notice any differences? Fade it out now to Orange. How different does this feel? Are you more comfortable than with Red or Brown? Fade out. Bring in Yellow. Think about how it makes you feel. The feelings, moods and physical reactions are all very significant no matter how subtle they may seem. Fade out to Light Green. Any uplift? Darken this now to a dark forest green. A claustrophobic reaction? A warm and happy feeling? Fade out to Light Blue. Notice any difference? Gradually now darken this to a royal deep blue. Fade out. Bring in Pink. What changed? Hows your mood? Fade out to lavender. Any subtle difference make note. Deepen this to Purple. Any change there? How are you feeling in this color? Fade out to Gold. Is your temperature rising? Feeling a little less weighty? Comfortable? Fade out and move to Silver. Keep it flowing. Fade out and bring in White. Are you noticing any differences? Heart rate
the same? Comfortable? Fade out. Shake your head. Found your color?
Now remembering how you felt with each color, the one that kept you comfortable, but at the same time felt as though your energy had been increased and an overall feeling of "good" was found in that color, you have found your own personality color!
One way too to study colors is a personal one. When you get dressed in the morning and chose your clothes record how you were feeling, what you were expecting for the day and then later, what your mood was that day. Some interesting things will start to show a pattern for you and you just may find out how to incorporate this into your life to help things go just a little smoother for you!
The understanding of the properties of colors will aid in seeing of the Auras, Chakra, and cleansings, Meditations, the correct choice for gems and stones, candle magick, scents, and even some of the herbal recipes, its used sometimes in Tarot too! Remember to keep a journal of all you do with your work in colors. Write it all down. It will surely help in all the techniques you will be using!
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