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Spritual Meaning Of Colors: Secondary Colors

by Niina Niskanen

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The officially recognized colours are found from the spectrum. The primary colours are red, yellow and blue. Secondary colours are purple, orange, brown, green and all the shades between them. The colour orange is connected to the sun, flames, fire, passion, optimism, self-confidence and inspiration. Purple is a magical colour that represents meditation and spirituality. Green is the dominant colour in the natural world. Compared to bright red, pink is vivid but it is calmer and represents harmony and balance.

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Green is the dominant color in the natural world.

Green is connected to life,

Gaia,

Earth,

Trees,

Health,

Happiness,

Summer,

Growth,

Fertility,

Safety,

Harmony,

Balance,

Jealousy,

Finances,

Money,

Wealth and banking.

Green is connected to motherhood,

The planet Venus and inner child.

It is also thought to be the favorite color of fairies and pixies.

Green is about growth and rebirth,

Connected to seasons of spring and summer,

The time when nature is coming alive again.

Green helps to control nervousness,

Depression and anxiety.

This is why hospital interiors are often painted with light shades of green and doctors wear green clothes.

Green stands for safety and environmental friendliness.

Green is commonly used to promote nature-friendly products.

Green can have a sinister meaning as well.

Color combination of black and green has been often connected to evil witches,

Which we can see in Wizard of Oz,

For example.

Green can also symbolize jealousy,

Misfortune and addiction.

Green drink absinthe is also known as the green fairy.

Combination of green and red are often associated with Christmas.

Red and green are also complementary colors and come out vibrant when used together.

Term green-eyed monster refers to enemy and a jealous person.

In many South American countries,

Color green symbolizes death.

In China,

Men should not wear green hats.

It means that their wives are cheating on them.

And color green is perfect for self-care and grounding.

Color green can also be used to attract more money and prosperity.

Orange Element of orange is fire,

Planet is the sun,

Horoscope signs are Leo and Archer and day of the week is Sunday.

The color orange is connected to the sun,

Flames,

Fire,

Passion,

Optimism,

Self-confidence and inspiration.

In many Western cultures,

Orange is considered to be a white and an edgy color.

It is stimulating and vibrant.

Combination of fiery red and more calming yellow,

The color orange can create a sensation of heat.

It is warm and a hot color.

Combination of black and orange are the colors of Halloween.

Color orange itself is the color of autumn and harvest and can be found from color-changing leaves and pumpkins.

Orange is a popular color in restaurants,

Representing contentment,

Hunger and stimulation.

Fruits that are orange often have vitamin C and vitamin A inside them.

In Egypt,

Orange is the color of mourning and sadness.

In the Netherlands,

Orange is the color of the royal family.

In Japan and in China,

Orange symbolizes love,

Courage and happiness.

In India,

The color orange is the color of life and vitality.

Because orange is connected to harvest,

Autumn color orange can be used to represent different transformations.

Purple The colors of purple are water and air,

Planets are Neptune and Pluto,

And horoscope signs are cancer,

Aquarius,

Libra and Gemini,

And day of the week is Thursday.

Purple is a magical color that represents meditation and spirituality.

Color purple is often connected to nobility,

Royalty,

Power,

Luxury and ambition,

Material and possession.

In the past,

Purple dye was extremely difficult to produce because it was extracted from sea snails.

As a result,

Purple and violet clothes were expensive and were only available for kings and queens and other rulers.

In many Catholic countries,

The color purple is connected to sadness and grieving.

In Brazil,

Purple is only recommended to use in funerals.

In the Lutheran church,

Purple is one of the colors of mourning as well.

Light purple or lavender represents womanhood,

Femininity and beauty.

Light purple flowers,

Such as orchids,

Lilacs and violets,

Are considered to be gentle and delicate.

Because purple is a combination of both cool,

Blue and warm,

Red colors,

It has both cool and warm properties.

Color purple can inspire,

Boost up creativity and imagination.

It can also be a moody and melancholic color.

Purple is a color that rarely exists in nature.

It is considered to have otherworldly meanings and is believed to be a highly spiritual color.

Color purple is excellent for those who wish to access their third eye,

And for anyone who has difficulties to focus on one thing at a time.

The element of pink is water,

Planets are Venus and Neptune,

And horoscope signs are Gemini,

Libra and Virgo.

In many Western cultures,

Color pink is connected to love,

Romance,

Dreams,

Poets,

Femininity,

Caring and tenderness.

Compared to bright red,

Pink is vivid,

But it is calmer and represents harmony and balance.

Pink is connected to childhood,

Friendship,

Innocence and kindness.

Hot pink communicates playfulness,

While light pink communicates tenderness.

Both red and pink are colors of love,

But when red symbolizes passionate love,

Pink is the color of charm,

Romance and flirting.

In Japan,

Pink is a gender-neutral color and is worn both by men and women.

In Korea,

Pink symbolizes trust.

It is believed that color pink reduces violent behavior,

And this is why in many countries prison-holding cells are painted with light shades of pink.

In the past,

Pink was used to attract more love and friendship to one's life.

It is also a color that is relaxing and creates serenity,

And it can be used to reduce stress.

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