What is colour? Out of the many vibrations reaching the earth a tiny octave is registered by the optic nerves. Our eyes respond to these particular vibrations with a reaction that we know as colour.

Medical science has proven that different colors have definite and various effects upon our nervous system and that they act quite independently of our eyes or minds.

It has been suggested that the seven Colors correspond to the seven major planets and are radiating down to the earth at their specific rates of vibration. A red rose absorbs all colors except red, and reflects the red light waves back to us and we say, "The Rose is red."

The perfect blending of the seven colour rays in the bright sunlight gives us a white light. If the rays are split up by being passed through a glass prism they are at once visible as colors. In the same way a rainbow is produced by the minute prismatic effects of rain in the sky.

The colour rays are pouring down on the earth night and dayy. Each object and every atom responds to them, thereby announcing its own quality to those who are able to decipher the language of colors.

All matter emits vibrations. A human being also radiates subtle emanations of everything of which he is composed. A person with extra sensitive sight is able to see the colors of this rays at a certain angle and speaks of them as the person's aura.

Physical Location and/or Chakra

colour

Effect

Control/Healing

Above You

White

coolant

WHITE is consciousness and absorbs all the rays and is therefore cooling and restful.

7th Chakra

Crown

Violet

coolant

VIOLET is the seventh and last colour of the spectrum. It represents the seventh and highest quality a person attains- noble spiritual aspiration. Therefore it has always been connected to the priestly ceremonies. Violet is the colour associated with the 7th Chakra. Its musical note is B, in which key much sacred music is written. Its planet is Jupiter, rules the metal tin and the jewel Sapphire. In its medical action it approaches the realm of ultraviolet. It cools the nerves, is magnetic and antiseptic. Purple and violet speak of honor, spirituality and self-esteem.

Colors , therefore, are of the deepest significance to us throughout all phases if our life. They have more influence on us then we can possibly imagine. If we use them intelligently they can help us by strengthening, soothing and inspiring us.

Dark, drab and dingy colors harm our spirits, morals and health: they encourage crime, inhibitions, inferiority complexes, suicide and stunted development. They actually prevent the radiation of personal magnetism, the give and take between human beings. They inhibit optimism and inspiration.

Brings spiritual peace. Heals insomnia, tumors of the brain. Calms highly-strung, excitable people.

6th Chakra

Third Eye

Indigo

coolant

INDIGO is the sixth colour of the scale. It is, like green, a meeting-ground for all the colors. Its planet is said to be Uranus and its stone is jet. It is the colour associated with the 6th Chakra. In the aura it shows dignity and high aspirations. The musical note is A.

Develops psychic perception, intuition, Heals eyes, ears, nose and mental problems.

5th Chakra

Throat

Blue

coolant

BLUE belongs to the Planet Venus, the giver of Love, devotion and harmony. Its stone is the Amethyst, the super-sacred of the seven jewels. Pale blue in the aura represents devotion, while dark blue shows fanaticism. One can either be "true blue or have a fit of the "blues", according to one's outlook.

Blue is the colour that corresponds to the 5th Chakra. The musical note of blue is G, a favorite key for the composer of romantic music.

Fights infections. Heals throat, fevers, etc.. Gives peace of mind.

4th Chakra

Heart

Green

balances energies

GREEN is the fourth colour which stands in the center of the scale of seven colors. It is the meeting ground between the thermal or heating and expanding colors of red, orange and yellow and the electrical contracting colors of blue, indigo and violet. It is the colour associated with the 4th Chakra. Green gives stability, endurance and quietude. We are allowed much of it to look at in nature and to partake of as nourishment. Its action is to cool the blood and animate the nerves. It belongs to the planet Saturn, whose metal is lead. People with the luminous green of Saturn in their aura are the harmonizers and pacifiers of the world. They stand for social stability. If the green is dark and crude it tells that its owner , so concerned with the affairs of others , has become "green with envy."

Green belongs to fourth note of the musical scale, F, whose melodies, usually in a minor key, sing of the melancholy associated with Saturn. Its stone is Emerald, which bestows peace of mind. Therefore whether through lights or colored glass or herbs, green gives an all around steadying and quieting influence.
 

Creates balance of energy. Heals the heart, circulatory system. Helps you overcome fear of giving, sharing, adaptability.

3rd Chakra

Diaphragm

Yellow

stimulant

YELLOW is the third colour of the spectrum. This colour belongs to the planet Mercury. Mercury instills a quick intellect by stimulating the nervous system, To be quick-witted the nerves should be in an active condition throughout the body: so nothing can remain stagnant under the influence of this planet. Yellow is the colour associated with the 3rd Chakra. Wisdom is said to be conferred by Mercury and its colour yellow. Buddha always dressed his priest in Yellow. This colour has stood for wisdom and intellect throughout the ages. Yellow lamps or glass windows stimulate the nerves of the brain and the body. They should not be used by highly nervous subjects. Yellow predominates in all herbs which are purgatives or nerve-stimulants, such as senna , sulfur, fig juice, tartar, castor oil.

Yellow is third colour in the spectrum. It corresponds to the musical note of E. Its jewel is the yellow Topaz and it represents luminosity. When seen in the human aura yellow if dark and crude, tells of deceit and cowardice {hence the term   {yellow streak.!} but if pale and luminous it shows high wisdom and intellectuality.

Heals nervous system, elimination, liver, intestines, pancreas. Balances adrenal glands, heals skin troubles, diabetes. Stimulates intellect.

2nd Chakra

Abdomen

Orange

stimulant

ORANGE is the second colour in the spectrum. This beautiful colour is associated with the Sun, and has also a warming and invigorating effect. But whereas red is stimulating to the body and the blood, orange is stimulating to the emotions. It is also considered the colour of the brave. It should be avoided by extremely emotional types of people, who acquire balance through its complimentary colour, Blue. Orange is the colour associated with the 2nd Chakra. Its musical note is D. Melodies in that key often have emotional appeal. The metal associated with the Sun is Gold.

Help digestion, assimilation of new ideas, removes repression and inhibitions. Broadens the mind, helps you cope with life and career.

Sexual Organs

Pink

balances energies

PINK is the balance between giving of unconditional love and the extreme need for unconditional love. Pink is considered Red (Life) with more light (consciousness) added. Awakening. Represents the feminine role model. All red "issues" are either enhanced or negatively strengthened.

Compassion. Serene love. Nurturing. Bringing the Light to the Life. Could lead to true spiritual sexuality.

1st Chakra

Root/Tailbone

Red

stimulant

RED has the lowest vibration, being therefore the coarsest and most physically vitalizing: its place is just above the heat vibrations, and it is heat-giving in itself. Astrologers tell us that the "planetary colour " of Mars is red and has dynamic power over iron. It is iron that is responsible for our red blood-without it we would have some sort of pale liquid in our veins. Mars is considered the God of War, giving a martial spirit to all born under this sign, quick strength and force, power and leadership. Red is the colour associated with the 1st Chakra.

In medicine we find that the effect upon patients of red-colored electric lamps is to stimulate, warm, excite and cheer: to increase the activity of the arterial blood: to energize. Red glass windows have much the same effect and also red walls and wall decorations to a lesser degree. Red should be avoided by those who have too much iron, or who are in any condition of heat or inflammation. Red-haired people such as myself, excitable lunatics, and bulls should be surrounded by cooler colors if peace is to prevail!  Red is the chief colour in any herbs or medicines having a heating and stimulating effect, such as cayenne, cloves or musk.

Red is the colour of Mars, whose stone is Ruby and whose metal is iron. It is the lowest of the seven colors, and it belongs to the lowest of the seven notes of the musical scale, which is C: and most martial music is in the key of C.

Heals the creative, reproductive systems. Stimulates circulation of blood and flow of adrenaline. Energizes, gives confidence and courage.

Earth

Brown

neutralizer

BROWN is the colour of the earth and holds us to the earth and materialistic thoughts.

Below Earth

Gray

neutralizer

GRAY is neutral and useful as a background to other colors.

Below All

Black

balances energies

BLACK absorbs them all and is warm, although neutralized.  I always carry with me a piece of black jet because I feel it absorbs any negativity I might encounter.