Colors and Their Meanings

RED – Yang

Associated with energy, strength , physical activity , confidence
  • Increases enthusiasm
  • Stimulates energy
  • Encourages action and confidence
  • Gives a sense of protection from fear and anxiety
Associated problems: Anemia , Muscle Fatigue, Rheumatoid Arthritis Preference for red: Great energy, passionate , impulsive, courage, strength , power Aversion to Red: Shows frustration., anger, or defeat

ORANGE – Yang

Associated with warmth and energy, fun , flamboyance
  • Stimulates activity
  • Stimulates activity
  • Encourages socialization
Associated problems: Asthma, Gall Stones, Inflammation of Kidneys Preference for: Warmth, abundance, celebration, scalability, independent Aversion to Orange: Suffering from exhaustion, mental of physical fatigue

YELLOW – Yang

Associated with the sun, optimism, enlightenment and happiness
  • Mentally stimulating
  • Stimulates the nervous system
  • Activates Memory
  • Encourages communication
Associated problems: Nervous exhaustion, Skin Conditions, Weight Loss, Boils and ulcers Preference for: Life force, the sun, vitality, energy, cheerful, curiosity, flexibility, progress Aversion to Yellow: Suffering from disappointments, feeling powerless

GREEN

Associated with peace and harmony
  • Soothing
  • Relaxing mentally as well as physically
  • Helps alleviate depression, nervousness and anxiety
  • Offers a sense of renewal, self control and harmony
Associated problems: High blood pressure, Insomnia, Headaches, Tension and stress Preference for: Peace, hope, comfort, nurturing, calmness and harmony, health and healing Aversion to Green: Mental disturbance, loneliness, rejection

BLUE – Yin

Associated with being Trustworthy, dependable, committed, gentle, peaceful
  • Calming and Sedating
  • Cooling
  • Aids Intuition
Associated problems: Neuralgia, Nervous Exhaustion, Hyper/Hypothyroid, Sore Throat and colds, Varicose veins Preference for: Cool, soothing, dreamy, magical, peace and rest Aversion to Blue: Anxiety of fear, loss of wealth or status, sense of failure

INDIGO – Yin

Associated with strong intellect, intuition, and higher self
  • Sedating
  • Opens up intuition
  • The color of divine knowledge and the higher mind
Associated problems: Back Trouble, Tension Headache, Migraine, Eye Problems, Sinus Problems Preference for: Highly intuitive, faithfulness, sense of clarity, devotion, fearlessness, and idealism Aversion to Indigo: Fearful, inconsiderate, intolerant, judgmental, sense of separateness

VIOLET – Yin

Associated with Intuition , balance of red stimulation and blue calm, healers,stimulates the brow chakra and controls the pineal gland,dignity, nobility, self respect
  • Uplifting
  • Calming to mind and nerves
  • Offers a sense of spirituality
  • Encourages creativity
Associated problems: Depression, Epilepsy, Senile Dementia, Mental Disorders, Dizziness, and Confusion Preference for: Seeking spiritual development, a call to serve, much energy, strong but controlled passions and emotions Aversion to Violet: Very serious attitude towards life, may have a tendency to reject everything regarded as

MAGENTA

Associated with Strengthening life purpose, dedication, reverence, gratitude, Idealism in its purest form, Unconditional or spiritual love, Great Compassion
  • Color of the highest order
  • Emotional stabilizer
  • Connected with spirituality and meditation
  • Agent for change
Associated problems: Stimulates heart and adrenal activity, Chronic Tiredness, Headaches, Overexertion, Nervous exhaustion Preference for: Much energy, strong but controlled passions and emotions Aversion for: Feeling overwhelmed by people with strong convictions, difficulty exposing deep emotions, denying ones own needs, inferiority complex, trying to control others, feeling of superiority

TURQUOISE

Associated with Alertness, Awareness, Clarity, Open Mindedness
  • Transformation at its highest level
  • Triumphant
  • Wellbeing
Associated problems: Headaches, Swelling, Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Mental Fatigue, Elimination, Immune System, Skin Problems Preference for: Helpful, Sparkling, Articulate, Open Minded Aversion: Immaturity which can manifest as confusion, Isolation, emptiness and lack of clarity on an emotional, spiritual and mental level