Color Energy & Color Therapy

Color, or colour as much of the world spells it, is well known to affect us in many ways. In the modern world it is commonly used to influence us in advertising, decorating, and dress. Color is also used for alternative healing to affect our personal energies and chakras and to stimulate those energies to heal.

Being from the US, I approach color from an Western point of view blended with my knowledge of spirtual practices from various traditions such as Hinduism, Wicca, Tibetan Buddhism, and other parts of the world. There are also differing perspectives from various places, particularly parts of the East. Here I share information from my personal experiences, my mystical trainings, and research for educational, inspirational and entertainment purposes. When considering using color therapy for healing, understand that this is a complementary and alternative therapy and it is not intended to replace conventional medicine. I would be crushed if someone took my writings and used them as a basis to avoid appropriate healthcare, so please see your doctor or other healthcare practitioner for all illnesses or injuries.

Each color has its own light frequency or energy. Color therapy is when the vibrations of light is used to stimulate for healing. This can be done by using colored lights, colored crystals, color meditation, colors of environment and adornment, and other means.

In these writings here on color, the properties shown for each color are written in a sort of shorthand. Positive properties listed are properties where the color is said to enhance those properties or qualities. Negative properties listed are properties where the color is said to decrease or negate those properties. For ease of use with crystal healing, I have listed gemstones and minerals associated with each color. Keep in mind, however, that many gemstones and minerals come in and may be associated with more than one color.

Red - Orange - Yellow - Green - Blue - Purple
Black - White - Gray - Pink - Brown

Red – The Fire

Keywords: Stimulation, Energy, Assertiveness

Color Energy Properties & Associations: Stimulating, Excites Nervous System, Anti-depressant, Can Stimulate Appetites, Warmth, Energy, Assertiveness, Aggression, Masculinity, Independence, Sports, Competition, Conflict, Potency, Passion, Passionate Love, Romance, Danger, Revolution, War, Yang

Healing Lore: Fatigue, Colds, Chills, Blood, Circulation, Energizes Senses, Stimulate Ovulation, Stimulates Menstruation, Stimulates Growth, Adrenal Activity, Raise Body Temperature, Anemia, Eases Stiffness, Alleviates Constrictions, Physical Strength, Spine, Feet, Hips, Legs

Color Cautions: Excessive red can be overstimulating and cause irritability. Can stimulate cell growth, therefore is not appropriate for cancer treatment.

Related To: Fire Element, Root (Base) Chakra

Gemstones and Minerals: Ruby, Red Coral, Red Garnet, Poppy Jasper, Red Jasper, Red Spinel, Ruby Aura Quartz, Thulite, Rubellite (Red Tourmaline), Leopardskin Jasper, Spinel

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Orange - The Warmth of the Fire

Keywords: Warmth, Optimism, Creativity

Color Energy Properties & Associations: Warmth, Cheering, Passion, Creativity, Creative Thinking and Expression, Find New Options, Creative Decision-making, Good Luck, Charm, Kindness, Enthusiasm, Encouragement, Optimism, Success, Abundance, Prosperity, Celebration, Energy, Achieve Goals, Investments, Legal Success, Sensuality

Healing Lore: Emotionally Uplifting, Alleviates Emotional Repression, Sexual Issues, Thyroid, Muscle Cramps and Spasms, Increases Lactation, Bladder, Bowel (Large Intestine).

Color Cautions: Excessive use can lead to overexcitement or overindulgence.

Related To: Combination of Fire and Air Elements, Sacral Chakra, Autumn (Fall Season)

Gemstones and Minerals: Amber, Carnelian, Fire Opal, Orange Calcite, Orange Spinel, Paraparadsha Sapphire, Peach Aventurine, Peach Moonstone, Sheelite, Sunstone, Various Jaspers and Agates

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Yellow – The Airborne Sparks of the Fire

Keywords: Joy, Success, Mental Clarity

Color Energy Properties & Associations: Joy, Cheer, Commerce, Business, Success, Alleviates Psychological Depression, Lust for Life, Mental Clarity, Progress, Change, Business Communication, Learning, Knowledge, Personal Power, Optimism, Test Phobias, Travel, Visualization, Emotional and Mental Vitality, Hope, Cheerfulness, Curiosity, Relaxation, Relieve Stress, Philosophy

Healing Lore: Mental Agility, Nerves, Muscle Energy, Stomach, Liver, Intestines, Digestion, Assimilation of Nutrients, Shooting Pains, Scarring, Skin (especially pores), Acne, Dermatitis, Eczema

Color Cautions: Excessive use can induce overactive thinking, obsessive thinking, rationalization, or superficiality with a tendency to change too often.

Related To: Air Element, Solar Plexus Chakra, Summer Season

Gemstones and Minerals: Amber, Andalusite, Chrysoberyl, Citrine, Honey Calcite, Yellow Calcite, Golden Calcite, Gold, Rutilated Quartz, Yellow-Brown Scapolite, Sphalerite, Sphene, Sulfur, Sunstone, Topaz, Yellow Aragonite, Heliodor (Yellow Beryl), Yellow Carnelian, Yellow Sapphire

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Green – The Harmony of Nature

Keywords: Nature, Harmony, Heart

Color Energy Properties & Associations: Nature, Harmony, Balance, Emotional Balance, Inner Peace, Unconditional Love, Loving Romanticism, Rejuvenation, Abundance, Prosperity, Money, Soothing, Herbal and Plant Magick, Fertility, Sense of Home, Concern for and Love of Fellow Man, Family Life, Youthful Vigor

Healing Lore: Any Healing, Heart, Blood Pressure, Pain Relief, Psychological Problems Dealing with Arrested Psychological Development, Fertility, Growth, Purification of Blood and Lymph Systems, Raises Immunity, Build Muscle Bone and Tissue, Fertility

Color Cautions: An excess of green may stimulate an aversion to conflict, or envy.

Related Elements: Earth Element, Heart Chakra, Spring Season

Gemstones and Minerals: Actinolite, Aventurine, Bloodstone, Diopside, Dioptase, Emerald, Green Fluorite, Green Apatite, Green Calcite, Gaspeite, Grossular Garnet, Jade, Hiddenite (Green Kunzite, Spodumene), Malachite, Maw Sit-Sit, Moldavite, Moss Agate, Nephrite Jade, Peridot, Prase, Green Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Uvarovite, Variscite, Zoisite

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Purple (including Violet) – Inner Sight

Keywords: Mystery, Psychic, Spiritual

Color Energy Properties & Associations: Perception, Psychic Power, Royalty, Transformation, Meditation, Relieve Stress and Anxiety, Spiritual Insight, Spiritual Renewal, Psychic Healing, Balance Polarities, Spiritual Power, Mysticism, Astral Projection, Paranormal Sensitivity, Compassion, Dignity, Mystery, Remove Curses and Black Magick, Inspiration, Active Dreaming, Power, Wisdom

Healing Lore: Mental/Emotional/Psychological Problems, Eyes, Ears, Pineal Gland, Addictions, Alcoholism, Recovery, Stimulate Spleen, Increase White Blood Cells, Decrease Pain Sensitivity, Depression

Color Cautions: Excessive purple can bring an unrealistic and impractical energy.

Related To: Spirit Element, Third Eye (Brow) Chakra

Gemstones and Minerals: Amethyst, Chevron Amethyst, Charoite, Fluorite, Lepidolite, Lavender Jade, Imperial Purple Jasper, Iolite, Tiffany Stone (Opalite), Purple Sapphire, Sugilite, Tanzanite

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Black – The Root of Being

Keywords: Grounding, Protection, Survival

Color Energy Properties & Associations: Protection, Grounding, Repel Evil and Negativity, Binding, Freedom from Bad Habits, Access to Deep Unconscious Levels, Seriousness, Secrecy, Underground, Hiding, Primordial Nothingness, Extremes, Survival

Healing Lore: Lower Blood Pressure, Lower Pulse, Compulsive Behavior

Color Cautions: Extreme exposure can cause depression mentally and physically.

Related To: Earth Element, Root (Base) Chakra

Gemstones and Minerals: Black Obsidian, Black Onyx, Black Tourmaline, Hematite, Black Jasper, Black Diamond, Chinese Writing Stone, Snowflake Obsidian, Black Sapphire, Rainbow Obsidian, Meteroite, Tektite, Lava Stone, Black Agate

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White – The White Light of Spirit

Keywords: Balance, Light, Divinity

Color Energy Properties & Associations: Purity, Innocence, Harmony, Balance, Spirit, Inner Light, Cosmic Consciousness, Divinity, Perfection, Protection on All Levels, Cleansing, Simplicity, Freshness, Completion, Oneness, Clairvoyance, Clairaudience, Divination, Invoking Good Spirits, Angels, Higher Self, Spiritual Enlightenment, Serenity

Healing Lore: Healing of Any Illness or Disease by bringing balance and harmony of all spiritual, mental and physical systems, can be a substitute for any other color as white is a blending of all other colors

Color Cautions: An aversion to white may indicate an inability to accept spirituality as a part of life.

Related To: Spirit Element, Crown Chakra

Gemstones and Minerals: Apophyllite, Calcite, Danburite, Diamond, Euclase, Goshenite (White Beryl), Quartz Crystal, Herkimer Diamond, Howlite, Moonstone, Opal, Selenite, Spodumene, White Zircon

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Gray (Grey) – Neutrality

Keywords: Neutrality, Self-Control

Color Energy Properties & Associations: Neutrality, Dampening Effect, Neutralize Negative Influence, Erasure, Alleviate Stalemates, Deliberateness, Reserve, Refined, Tact, Non-expression, Self-Control, Self-Reliance

Healing Lore: Irritations, Hyperactivity, Mania, Tourette's Syndrome

Color Cautions: Very dark or excessive gray may bring depressive energies.

Related To: Sluggishness or Low Energy of Any Chakra

Gemstones and Minerals: Gray Moonstone, Hematite, Howlite, Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl, Chalcedony, Dolomite, Picasso Marble, Various Agates and Jaspers

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Pink – Nurturing Kindness

Keywords: Nurturing, Kindness, Love

Color Energy Properties & Associations: Love, Infatuation, Relaxation, Relieve Tension, Motherhood, Awareness of Life Purpose, Charm and Personal Magnetism, Life Path, Attracting, Increase Speed, Self-Realization, Unconditional Love of Self and Others, Alleviate Jealousy, Grief, Sadness, Youthfulness, Awareness of Deepest Feelings, Tenderness, Nurturing, Caring, Friendship, Feminine Energy, Receptive, Yin

Healing Lore: Overeating, Obesity, Childbirth, Pregnancy, Adrenal Activity, Heart, Emotional Healing

Color Cautions: Excessive pink may incline toward excessive passivity.

Related To: Heart Chakra

Gemstones and Minerals: Kunzite, Pink Optical Calcite, Cobaltocalcite, Leopard Skin Jasper, Pink Manganocalcite, Morganite (Pink Beryl), Rose Quartz, Rhodochrosite, Rhodonite, Pink Sapphire, Pink Spinel, Pink Tourmaline

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Brown - The Solidity of the Earth

Keywords: Stability, Practicality

Color Energy Properties & Associations: Home, Hearth, Stability, Stamina, Security, Calming, Common Sense, Practicality, Ritual Protection, Humility, Totem Animals, Animal Guides

Healing Lore: Instability of Any Body System, Hyperactivity, AD/HD, ADD, Immune System, Animal Healing

Color Cautions: Excessive use of brown can bring depressive effects.

Related To: Earth Element, Fall Season

Gemstones and Minerals: Many Varieties of Agates and Jaspers, Smoky Quartz, Brown Andradite Garnet, Brown Hessionite Garnet, Brown Diamond, Spessartite, Almandine, Golden/Brown Tiger Eye, Koroit Opal

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Red - Orange - Yellow - Green - Blue - Purple
Black - White - Gray - Pink - Brown

Partial Bibliography and Links for further color and color therapy studies:
http://www.indiadiets.com/Alternative%20Healing/colour_therapy.htm
http://www.deeptrancenow.com/colortherapy.htm
http://www.bernardine.com/birthstone/color.htm
http://www.colourtherapyhealing.com/colour/
http://healing.about.com/od/colortherapy/ss/moodcolors.htm
http://www.lightyears2.com/ColorTherapy.html

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