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Traditional Meanings of Colour

white
protection, purification, moon work, clarity of vision and insight, healing, pure focused energy, strengthens the powers of other colours, sincerity, calm, blessing, simplicity

silver
fluidity, psychic gifts, clarity of inner vision, purifying, calm, the mysterious (think of the moon)

gold
connection with higher powers, divine inspiration, spiritual energy, attraction and abundance, leadership (think of the sun)

red
passion, courage, ernergy, sex, attraction and magnetism, sensuality, the opposite sex, forcefulness, self assertion, love, physical vitality, warmth, action (think of fire)

pink
affection and romantic love, compassion, friendship, benevolent forces, understanding, diplomacy, purity, healing of the feminine

orange
energy, attraction, self-control, organisation, self esteem, warmth, adaptability, vitality, joy, kindness, alertness, creativity, harvest, maturity (think of the harvest sun and moon)

purple
power, healing, magic, combatting disease and infections, spirituality, psychic healing, meditation, judgement, flamboyance, ceremony (think of royal purple)

yellow
attraction and activity, communication, eloquence, intellect, confidence, travel, concentration, agility, inspiration, happiness, luck, optimism, faith, balance

green
money, prosperity, healing, growth, employment, fertility, success, health, harmony, new beginnings, renewal (think of green plants)

blue
healing, relaxation, peace, truth, wisdom, clarity of expression, serenity, meditation, harmony, calm, devotion, spiritual understanding, introspection (think of a clear blue sky or the ocean)

brown
earthy, grounding, steady, stable, concentration, healing, cleansing, working with animals and the home, the feminine (think of the earth)

grey
neutrality, balance

black
banishing, absorbing negativity, exorcisms, the presence of all colours **

*** A note on the colour black: Black does not necessairily have a negative meaning. It can be used as protection in the sense that it absorbs negativity, just as black clothing will absorb heat on a sunny day. However, the void that this creates must be filled with positive energy - something easily accomplished by burning it along with other colours, such as white or blue.

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