People have a tendency to take colours for granted. After all, they're with us every day, from the moment we're born. Although most of us fancy some colours more than others, we don't usually ascribe them any importance, beyond their aesthetic value. However, those attuned to spiritual energy know that colours have an immense influence on our behaviour and mood; in fact, most holistic theories agree on this point. According to astrology, people born under different signs will prefer different colours.
In Chinese medicine, each chakra is assigned a colour, which typifies its qualities. The past century saw the creation of the Aura-Soma method, which uses colours to diagnose and heal. At the most basic level of physics, colour is a wavelength, and every wavelength transmits energy, which affects our emotions and mood. Jewellery, especially jewellery adorned with a colourful gemstone, can ease our way in the world, if only we can identify which aspects of our personality to reinforce, and know which colour reinforces them. In this article, we discuss the spectrum of colours, and explain how they affect our moods.
Red: This is the colour of the first chakra, which is located at the coccyx and is associated with the life cycle. Red, the colour of blood, has a distinct, effervescent presence, and symbolizes vivacity, impulsiveness, desire, and love. Those who need an infusion of life, who lack the motivation to act, or whose desires need a "jump-start", will benefit from jewellery of pink gold or that is inlaid with reddish gemstones such as the ruby or garnet.
Orange: Orange is composed of red and yellow and is the colour of the sexual chakra, which is located in the groin, the seat of our internal organs of reproduction. This chakra and its companion colour, orange, symbolize energy, the instincts, and sexuality; they arouse happiness and pleasure, and liberate the libido. In addition, orange encourages creativity, learning, experience, flexibility, and "going with the flow". Those who wish for joy in life can adorn themselves with rings, necklaces and bracelets that sport the orange-hued champagne gemstone.
Yellow: This is the colour of the third chakra, known as the solar plexus chakra, which is located at the navel. It symbolizes diligence, mental acuity, power, ego, self-image and deliberation. Yellow is the colour of gaiety and breeziness; it also symbolizes our communication with the world around us. Conversely, when we are out of balance, it can symbolize aggression. For those who'd like jewellery that will improve their mood or give them a sense of balance during a time of confusion, yellowish gemstones such as the topaz, and gold or gold-filled jewellery, may prove helpful.
Green: Green is the colour of the fourth chakra, the heart chakra, which is located in the chest near the heart. Green is thought to be a colour of healing, and symbolizes nature and all that is natural. It conveys hope, faith, growth, calm, efflorescence and renewal. Those who need to restore their physical and emotional balance, or who need encouragement on their quest for personal growth, will do well to don jewellery inlaid with peridot.
Blue: This is the colour of the fifth or throat chakra, which is located near the thyroid gland and governs verbal, emotional and practical expression. Blue symbolizes self-expression, and fosters inspiration, spiritual understanding, harmony, tranquility, healing and calm. Those who suffer from anxiety or insomnia, who need more peace in their lives, or who wish to express themselves more clearly, will benefit from wearing jewellery that is adorned with opal or aquamarine gemstones.
Purple: Purple is the colour of the sixth chakra, which is also known as the "third eye" chakra; it is situated between the eyes. The third eye helps us connect and communicate better with those around us, as well as with ourselves. Purple promotes this aim, and also confers stillness and quiets fears. It helps reduce the effects of mental illness and problems with the central nervous system. Those who wish to open their third eye, and thereby to develop their intuition and spirituality, will do well to wear jewellery with amethysts.
White: This is the colour of the seventh chakra, which is located at the top of the head and is known as the crown chakra. It reflects all of the energy that enters our body. Similarly, the colour white comprises all colours, and is thought to promote healing. It symbolizes purity, acceptance, and physical and energetic abilities. Those seeking purification will enjoy wearing jewellery inlaid with diamonds, zircons, crystals or pearls.
Brown: The colour of the earth, brown is a deep colour that assists those who need support or who have difficulty connecting to reality. Jewellery bearing smoky topaz gemstones can help ground and support those who feel a bit alienated or isolated, or who wish to reconnect with their roots.
Turquoise: Turquoise is thought to be a colour that protects against the evil eye, which confuses it with the colour of the sky and so bypasses the wearer. This belief is commonly reflected in turquoise-bearing amulets from the Balkans and the Middle East. Anyone in need of healing, or a sense of protection, will benefit from jewellery that contains turquoise gemstones.
Pink: Pink is the colour of love, plenty, acceptance and giving. Earrings, rings, bracelets and necklaces adorned with the rose quartz - the "love stone" - are the perfect solution for those who want to invite love and marriage into their lives, or who wish to strengthen an existing relationship.
Black: Most women think of black as a colour that makes them look thinner...but black has energetic properties, too. Because black is essentially an absence of any colour, it symbolizes nothingness, acquiescence, disappearance. On the other hand, according to Indian tradition, black signifies depth. Those seeking profundity in their lives, or who feel the need for protection, will receive these - along with an elegant look - from silver rings adorned with black onyx.
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