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The Dynamics of
Color Healing
By Lotus
The great English mathematician and
physicist, Sir Isaac Newton [1642-1727] is best known for his
formulation of the laws of gravity, but he also discovered how
the color spectrum is produced. Newton concluded that light
or color, consists of waves and each color has a different wavelength
and vibrates at a different frequency, the longest wavelength
being at the red end and the shortest at the violet end. Color
could very well be the most magnificent experience we take for
granted. Look around and you will find we interpret life as
much through color as we do shape, texture and sound. Have you
ever thought about the connection we have with color? How we
seem to associate certain colors with negative or difficult
situations while other colors are soothing or fill us with passion
and excitement.
Colors produce a biochemical reaction
within our bodies, directly stimulating important glands in
particular the pituitary gland, the Master Gland of our endocrine
system. This gland produces the hormones that regulate bodily
functions including our moods, emotions, behaviors and so on.
Ancient civilizations were much more in touch with the healing
properties of color than modern society. However, today we are
on the threshold of reviving ancient teachings in which breakthroughs
in science are finding comparables with primordial wisdom. Thus
color is now being hailed as an excellent tool to restore balance
of spirit, mind and body. Here is my condensed description of
each color and its properties.
The Seven Rays
Red -
Corresponds to the 1st [Base] Chakra
Complimentary Color: Blue
Element: Earth
Balancing Color: Blue or Green
Red is the color of life itself, of fire and of blood and without
it, our lives would lack vitality, courage, warmth, self-confidence,
strength and passion. If your energy is feeling low, boost it
up by inviting a little Red into your life but use with caution
as too much can over-stimulate you. Red has been known to escalate
the body's metabolism with vibrancy and passion.
Personality Traits:
A brave person, ready to love under the most adverse circumstances,
reacting spontaneously to the physical side of life. An attractive
personality that draws people, lots of vitality, confidence,
courageous and definitely charismatic! If centered and balanced,
feels an incredible joy towards life, eager to embrace her/his
chosen role.
Possible Challenges: Attachments to physical things, strong
willed or lack of willpower, a lack of stability. Crucial to
harmony and peace of mind … a need to be grounded.
Health Attributes: can include anemia, constipation, eating
disorders, lethargic, poor circulation, sciatic, lethargic,
and low blood pressure.
Spiritual Path: A rite of passage
and a process of exploring, discovering and embracing the "Journey
of Love," including self-love. Rediscovering the wonders
and purpose of life.
Varying Shades of Red:
Dark Red is the color associated with the 2 minor chakras located
in the ankle area. It is instrumental in helping us remain connected
to the earth.
Deep Maroon is associated with the 2 minor chakras located beneath
the soles of the feet. The function of our "Root"
chakra is to anchor us to the earth.
Recommended crystals for meditation:
Garnet, Red Jasper, and Ruby.
Orange-
corresponds to the 2nd [Sacral] Chakra
Complimentary color: Indigo
Element: Water
Balancing Color: Green
On the color wheel, Orange falls between red and yellow, therefore
acts on both the physical [red] and the intellect [yellow].
Orange is a strong color [similar to red] and a great emotional
stimulant but like red, should be used with care [don't overdo].
Orange is symbolic of the changing seasons - between the heat
of summer and the cool of winter - and can best be described
as a color of transition. The rays of orange encourage the seeker
to look beyond the physical realm to a higher level of consciousness
for there is a willingness to explore and gain insight and mindfulness.
Patience and perseverance are two virtues known to this color
tone.
Personality Traits: People who feel
attracted to orange are positive thinkers, motivated, independent,
creative, intelligent and cautious in relationships.
Possible Challenges: Threads of old habits may take a while
to unravel. Searching for a sense of self …"Who am
I, how do I fit in to the human context?" Stubbornness
may rear its head occasionally and issues of dependency and/or
co-dependency may need to be sorted out.
Health Attributes: can include stiffness in the lower back,
and possible bladder infections. The spleen, Indigestion, elimination
organs and gallstones and are related to this color.
Spiritual Path: Awakening sensory perceptions and continued
opening to further growth. Learning to establish boundaries
to be free of outside influences. Accepting responsibility and
owning one's thoughts, emotions, and behavior without guilt.
Coral a combination of Red and Orange transcends the 1st and
2nd chakra bringing challenges enabling one to evolve to an
illumined consciousness.
Recommended crystals for meditation:
Agate, Amber, Coral, or Topaz.
Yellow:
- corresponds to 3rd [Solar Plexus] Chakra
Complimentary color: Violet
Element: Fire
Balancing Color: Green
Yellow relates to the Solar Plexus, an important center in the
body for all digestive processes. The spark of yellow's brightness,
associated with the left side of the brain, the logical side,
rules metabolism, personal and mental power. The yellow ray,
the core of will power, connects us with the ability to perceive
and understand.
Personal Traits: A sunny disposition
of optimism, confidence, practicality, and intelligence are
the properties of yellow. Clarity of thought, self-esteem and
a reservation of strength providing well grounded, helps establish
contact with one's inner self and intuition. If you are drawn
to this color, be aware it is more valuable for you to know
through experience than simply through the intellect.
Possible Challenges: Too analytical, difficulty in achieving
tranquility and/or a meditative state. Less grounded "yellows"
have a tendency to anxiety attacks and can be fearful, confused
or depressed if un-centered and/or ungrounded in energy. There
may also be some difficulty committing to a serious relationship
thereby avoiding involvement.
Health Attributes: can include digestive problems, including
gas and food allergies. Susceptibility to diabetes, drop in
blood sugar and stomach ulcers. Intense yellow tones are very
stressful for the eyes and can cause eye irritations. Avoid
encircling yourself with huge amounts of bright deep yellows.
Varying Shades of Yellow: Pale Yellow brings gentleness to the
spirit and a willingness to do -"action" rather than
sitting in long periods of contemplation … undecided. Mustard
shades of yellow may reflect lack of self-worth camouflaging
oneself by over-analyzing and being critical of others.
Spiritual Path: Awakening the powers of "forgiveness,"
and revealing the authentic self, the core of one's being. Embracing
our imperfections and realizing there is a greater force than
self.
Recommended crystals for meditation: Amber, Citrine, Tiger's
Eye, Topaz and Yellow Jasper.
Green:
Corresponds to the 4th [Heart] Chakra
Element: Air
No complimentary color is needed as green is a balancing color
Green connects us to unconditional
love and is the color of balance and self-control. Within each
one of us, love waits to unfold and the love we experience from
the heart is distinctly different from the passionate and sexual
love of the second chakra. The 4th chakra lies in the middle
of the seven major energy fields and is the “current”
bringing balance to both upper and lower chakras. Green is a
peaceful color and has a profound effect of healing on all levels.
If you were to capture the color radiating from the hands of
a healer, green rays would be visible as energy is released
from two minor chakras located in the palms.
Personality Traits: An open-heart
chakra allows the energy of green to flow bringing physical
healing and harmony to life. Compassion, generosity, humility
and having a love of nature are enhanced and felt by the “Heart
of Life” chakra.
Possible Challenges: A need to confront affairs of the heart.
Feeling scattered, difficulty relaxing or meditating. Fear of
the unfolding journey and moving through the “Dark Nights
of the Soul.”
Health Attributes: can include the thymus gland, heart, blood,
circulatory system and the immune and endocrine systems. Areas
of concern include asthma, high blood pressure, heart and lungs.
Spiritual Path: Developing spiritual discipline by successfully
passing through harrowing experiences and/or personal pain without
judgment or blame. Strengthening spiritual roots by being an
astute student and teacher.
Varying Shades of Green
Pale Green: A gentle caring soul with an understanding of things
on an emotional level once they have been assimilated on the
mental level.
Olive Green: Forms the bridge between the will and the heart,
which lends clarity and balances male and female energies.
Recommended crystals for meditation: Aventurine, Bloodstone,
Emerald, Moss Agate, Peridot and Jade
Blue:
Corresponds to the 5th [Throat] Chakra
Element: Sound
Complimentary color: Deep Pink
Blue is the first cool color on the spectrum and the first primary
color from which all colors are made possible. It is associated
with the chakra of “communication,” our fifth chakra,
and said to be the color of transition. Blue helps facilitate
and balance one’s perceptions. It is the gateway to clairvoyance,
clairaudience, and clairsentience, connecting us to the Spiritual
Realm.
Blues have always been known
to promote a healing atmosphere and this splendid tone promotes
harmony, peace and awakens artistic capabilities.
Personality Traits: When in harmony with self, the ability to
communicate well, and feel comfortable with viewpoints of others
brings opportunities to assist as mediators. Creativeness, self-expression,
inspiration, wisdom, confidence, integrity, and truth are also
virtues that go hand-in-hand with the properties of blue.
Possible Challenges: As with all things, the challenging aspects
of this color include difficulty finding inner peace and balance,
and being out of touch with one’s own true feelings are
behavior patterns that lead to the inability to express oneself
or speak out. A desire/need for perfection often motivates high
expectations, not only of self but also of others.
Health Attributes: can include the Thyroid and Parathyroid glands
govern this color leaving one more susceptible to colds, sore
throats, stiff neck, and thyroid problems.
Varying Shades of Blue:
Light and Sky Blues are associated with spiritual and peace
loving attributes. Light blue is often used in healing work
and is the color associated with Archangel Michael.
Cobalt Blue, a deeper shade of blue promotes awareness and understanding
and is linked to the “ethereal” realm … sometimes
used to repair the Etheric Body and help dissolve negative energy.
Royal Blue: the gateway to the “Third Eye.” When all
shades of blue have been integrated, the “Third Eye”
opens and functions harmoniously. At this level, a new learning
unfolds and we discover the Spiritual content of the Universe
and our connection to the deep wisdom of feminine intuition.
Spiritual Path: Recognizing the Divine spark in others and self
as Spirit and Love become the foundation of existence enabling
one to move through the blue Rays.
Recommended crystals for meditation: Azarite, Blue Quartz, Blue
Obsidian, Blue Tourmaline, Lapis Lazuli, Sapphire. As we climb
up the color spectrum we become acutely aware of “All Our
Relations, Creator and Divine Love."
Indigo Corresponds to the
6th [Brow or 3rd Eye]
Chakra Element: Light
Complimentary color: Coral
Indigo, a deep dark velvety blue, the color of a midnight sky.
Indigo calls forth intuition, and mysticism,
and the emergence of new levels of understanding the energy
that connects us to our unconscious self. Indigo and the deeper
shades of blue are dynamic healing colors on both spiritual
and physical levels strengthening the lymph system, and the
Pineal gland. From this point forward, sensory perceptions are
honed and shielding becomes a valuable tool to deflect negative
energy fields as the “empath” emerges.
Personality Traits: Intuitive, fearless, practical, idealistic,
wise, and a truth seeker. It is related to the act of seeing,
both physically and intuitively. As such it opens our psychic
faculties and our understanding of archetypal levels.
Possible Challenges: Harmony is a key word here for without
peace and harmony little can be accomplished. Lessons of discernments
arise and may throw one into an imbalanced state. Journeying
through lessons of Spiritual arrogance to arrive at an Infinite
non-judgmental point of view may be necessary before moving
up to the next level of growth.
Health Attributes: It is believed that the Pineal influences
both the endocrine and central nervous systems. Headaches, eyestrain,
blurred vision, are governed by the Indigo rays as is the pituitary
gland, lower part of the brain, ears, nose and the eye of personality.
Spiritual Path: Shedding tears to cleanse a weary spirit will
enable you to move forward as peace and harmony are vital for
you. Giving yourself permission to rest when you feel overwhelmed.
Trusting unseen wings of healing to promote a deeper meaning
of life, as you become a conduit of Universal Peace.
Recommended crystals for meditation: Lepidolite, Iolite, Strawberry
Quartz, Lapis, Azurite, Sodalite.
Violet/Purple:
Corresponds to the 7th [Crown] Chakra
Element: Thought
Complimentary Color: Yellow or Gold
The difference between violet and purple is difficult to determine.
Some people define the redder shades as violet and the bluer
shades as purple. The bluer shade is often described as a color
of psychic phenomenon. Violet has the shortest wavelength of
the colors in the visible spectrum and vibrates at the highest
frequency of all colors on the color spectrum. It blends the
love and will attributes of red with the truth and devotion
attributes of blue and stimulates you to achieve the highest
of Divine ideals. In meditation, visualizing the color purple
can help open the doors to past lives especially those currently
affecting present health. Violet/Purple, a powerful color, has
been used for centuries as a “blanket” of strength
and wisdom as well as a protective shield in many sacred and
ancient ceremonies. This is the color of compassion, Universal
love, service to others and spiritual surrender signifying endings,
illumination and rebirth. Hope lies in the vibrancy of this
color, as does calmness and a sense of peacefulness.
Personality Traits: Violet/Purple stimulates inspiration and
humility. Perfection, integration, unity with the Divine, wisdom
and purpose, universal consciousness, understanding, enlightenment,
are the virtues that open the channels of energy to move us
through the Blue Rays and into the Purple. Purple is considered
a cleansing and purifying color on both physical and spiritual
levels…balancing physical and spiritual energies. It has
calming and protecting properties and has been said to help
enhance one’s psychic abilities. It is the color of dignity,
honor, self-respect, and hope, and has been used to bolster
self-esteem and counter feelings of hopelessness.
Possible Challenges: The ability to sense that the Divine is
present but old thought patterns get in the way of growth. Stress
may overpower harmony and GROUNDING is a crucial component if
you are drawn to violet/purple. Evolving and becoming more familiar
with one’s inner voice, takes time and requires patience,
a virtue sometimes lacking in the area of challenge. There is
also an emotional side to this color – learning how to
overcome the extreme BLUES and the need for balance in one’s
life.
Health Attributes: can include the cerebral cortex, pituitary
gland, the upper brain and the central nervous system. Depression
may also find itself knocking at your door.
Spiritual Path: Feeling drawn to this color is symbolic of a
spiritual awakening, a closure to earthly issues and connecting
to the highest vibration of all that is sacred and holy.
Recommended crystals for meditation: Alexandrite, Amethyst,
Clear Quartz, Diamond, Selenite, Herkimer Diamond, Tiger's Eye,
Amethyst, Citrine, and Smokey Quartz.
Mauve/Lavender:
A soft color that can be used to help with spiritual healing
… overcoming “worry” issues to do with survival.
It has been suggested the Violet Flame is a place one goes to
release karma from this lifetime and others. Its very purpose
is to transmute negative energy into positive energy.
Recommended crystal for meditation: Pink Kunzite and Sugelite
also known as Royal Azel
Magenta:
Ancient Masters of Wisdom interpret Magenta as the color of
the 8th Chakra
Element: Vision
Complimentary Color: Olive Green
The deep purplish red color is a combination of red and violet,
sometimes referred to as fuchsine after the fuchsia flower,
brings a promise of hope, and exuberant joy. Eccentrics are
drawn to Magenta and it is the color of Divine love, healing,
letting go, nurturing and learning. The power of magenta lies
in the strength of the red and the spirituality of the violet.
If you look closely you may see magenta in pure light at the
bottom of a rainbow, below the violet or slightly above red
at the top. Magenta is the shade that completes the color wheel
and so indicates the completion and
beginning of cycles. Intense magenta shades –“shocking”
or “hot pink” can be associated with anguish, isolation
and visionary "flashes."
Possible Challenges: There may be
difficulty in letting go of old habits and feelings of insecurities
may surface. Self-righteousness and superiority can bring ego
issues to life.
Health Attributes: Kidney and Urologic diseases including Kidney
Stones, Diabetes and the Urinary Tract.
Spiritual Path: can include discovering and releasing the creative
ray that dwells within and becoming fully conscious of one’s
connection to attachments.
Recommended crystal for meditation: Amethyst
Pink:
Complimentary Color - Green
Element: Love
Pink, the color of “unconditional love” and peace
is a calming soothing color bringing balance to the spiritual,
mental, emotional and physical bodies. It can be used to appease
situations of anger and negativity and awaken compassion, love,
and purity. Pink is an excellent color to visualize during meditation.
Recommended crystals for meditation:
Kunzite, Rose Quartz, and Rose Tourmaline.
Turquoise:
Element: Teaching - Ancient Wisdom Although not one of the 7
rays, turquoise is an important healing color and one of the
main stones of the Dine’ [Navajo] and other tribes used
in religious ceremonies, jewelry and other crafts. Turquoise
is a healer of spirit promoting healing and is said to bring
good luck. It connects the heart and throat chakra on an Auric
level. It stimulates the function of the “Ananda-Khanda,”
which is sometimes called the “Heart within the Heart,”
a minor chakra at the level of the Heart Center and just to
the right. The stone is a gift from the earth bringing the blue
of Father Sky to the earth and melding together the energies
of the heavens and the consciousness of Mother Earth.
Possible Challenges: ”Jealousy,”
the green-eyed monster may rear its head and gossiping will
result in negative vibrations.
Spiritual Path: Turquoise, a combination of blue and green,
represents the mind and body in soul form leading one on a spiritual
journey that helps develop the connectedness to all that is.
Recommended Crystals for Meditation: Amazonite, Aquamarine and
Turquoise.
Tints & Shades Black:
Complimentary color, White
Element: Compassion
The word “black” seems to have negative connotations
but in truth, black is a protective color often used to ward
off negative emotions. Black is grounding and calming, especially
to extremely sensitive individuals [empaths] because it activates
the magnetic or feminine energies of the body, strengthening
them. Black is seen as spiritual color for some religions; and
the color of death for others. Black is more effective when
used in conjunction with white and should rarely be used on
its own.
Possible Challenges: Emotional problems
can arise promoting resistance, obstruction, and opposition,
leading to increased fear and suspicion.
Health Attributes: On the health front, anxiety, stress and
depression are conditions to be aware of.
Recommended crystals for meditation: Smokey Quartz, Obsidian,
Black Tourmaline, Hematite, and Onyx.
Brown:
Complimentary color - Blue
Element: Balance
Brown and its lighter cousins, tan, taupe, beige, or creams
are balancing and grounding colors. Symbolic of the earth, from
the soil to the rocks, minerals, and trees, all earthy tones
are excellent colors for stabilizing energy. When used in healing,
brown helps to promote calmness and balances the mental and
emotional levels. People drawn to these colors are reliable,
steadfast, and friendly.
Recommended crystals for meditation:
Sandstone, Pietersite, and Picture Jasper and Tiger’s Eye.
Gold:
Complimentary Color – Green
Element: The Sun
Gold represents the alchemy of consciousness and is a color
that can strengthen the heart and the energies associated with
the entire immune system. Gold is often used with other colors
to amplify the effects without overexciting the system.
Recommended crystals for meditation:
Topaz, amber, Golden Healer Quartz, and Golden Flourite
Gray:
Complimentary Color – Pink
Element: The Moon - Feminine
Gray is a combination of black and
white thereby is a neutral, balanced color. It is a cool, conservative
color that seldom evokes strong emotion although it can be seen
as a cloudy or moody color. Dark, Charcoal Gray - is a sophisticated
color without much of the negative attributes of black and carries
with it some of the strength and mystery of black. Silver doesn't
have the warmth of gold. It's a cool metal, the color of peace
and persistence and enhances the powers of the Moon. Silver
provides a strong connection between the physical and astral
bodies, as it tends to strengthen the “silver cord”
which connects the astral body to the physical body. It is the
major purging color and can draw negativity from the body while
transferring positive forces where needed.
Recommended crystals for meditation:
Apache Tears, Hematite, Kyanite, Hematite, Silver, and Snow
or Rose Quartz
White:
Complimentary Color, all colors are suitable companions for
white
Element: Prayer
White (full color spectrum white color) contains the entire
light spectrum. Thus it influences all systems of the body.
White is strengthening. It is cleansing and purifying to the
entire energy system. It promotes purity, innocence, cleanliness,
virtue and spirituality. White is also nurturing; heals fevers,
infections and pain; calms the heart, mind, nerves and emotions;
and promotes vitality and supportive feelings. White can awaken
greater creativity.
Recommended crystals for meditation:
Clear Quartz, Herkimer Diamond, Moonstone, Selenite and Diamond.
The Aura Color Spectrum
The Human Energy Field is the manifestation of universal energy
and can be thought of as our “Spiritual Signature.”
Human auras, [we have several layers, each differs with its
own purpose] have been scientifically investigated and allegedly
emerge from the Chakras. After observing people’s energy
field, this article would not be complete without some basic
description of how I “see” aura colors on the soul
level. To my clairvoyant sight, this is how I interpret the
colors
Green Emerald: Artistic and creative.
Nurturer.
Green Lime: Unresolved issues connected to a past life.
Gray: Negative energy.
Gray Light Easily influenced, difficulty feeling empowered
Gray Dark: Shadows and darkness are companions
Indigo: Deeper connection to Spirit
Lavender: Spiritual awareness.
Magenta: Moving into one’s
personal life assignment
Orange: Strong character. Motivated.
Pink: Love. Compassion for humanity.
Purple: Embracing the Infinite
Red: Vitality. Vocalizing anger or a need to.
Red Dark: Deep-rooted anger.
Red/Orange: A vibrant life-force and sexual passion.
Silver: Communication and opening of the “Third Eye”
Turquoise: Culmination of Spirit – Healer
Violet: Cosmic and cognitive balance and perception
White: Truth and pure energy.
Yellow: A free spirit, affectionate and intelligent.
Footnotes:
Blue: Newborns and in the early stages of life, baby’s
energy field is of the blue ray.
Pink: Seldom seen as a “single” color, fragments of
pink appear with other colors.
Red: The darker the red, the deeper the anger.
Soft Pastel colors are often visible in the auric field when
a woman is pregnant.
White: It is not unusual to notice the aura growing whiter as
the earthly body prepares to shed its physical appearance and
the journey of soul begins.
Acknowledgements:
My studies have included the following authors: Barbara Brennan
- “Hands of Light”, Edward Cayce - “Auras,
The Meaning of Color”, Mary Anderson - “Color
Healing”, Vicky Wall - “The Miracle of Color
Healing", Helen Graham - “Healing with Color”
The information shared is a culmination
of studying, personal experiences and traditions. Over the years
I discovered many old teachings that go along with healing as
well as Spirit and prayer. The techniques used are a combination
of healing methods, some developed through my own healing journey,
other techniques developed I have studied or been taught and
adapted them to my own work.
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