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Can color make a difference in your life? Do you feel differently when you where different colors? Have you ever wondered why you prefer some colors over others and really dislike other colors? Colors also have vibrational value. The study of color is called chomatology and someone who studies and uses color is a chomatologist. It is believed that color can heal the body, mind and spirit.

By bringing needed positive color vibrations into your energy field your aura and chakras becomes balanced. Colored light, colored crystals and colored cloth can be used, as well as visualization.

Dr. Max Luscher studied how color affected behavior and mood in the early 1900s. Some of the world’s largest companies have used his findings. Try this quiz, based on Dr. Luscher’s findings. I have to tell you, I took this test and was amazed at the insight it revealed. Just do it for fun and see what you get.

The meaning of colors in color healing is related to the energy of the chakra system of the body.

Red is related to the root (or first or base) chakra, located at the base of the spine. Red exhibit’s the qualities of vitality and physical energy. It is related to the sex-drive. There is a need for the color red in the environment when a person is feeling jealousy, anxiety, fear, frustration, anger or resentment. It means the root chakra has blockage. Start with small amounts of red as too much, too soon can cause agitation, anger and even violence.

Orange is related to the sacral (or second) chakra, located in the lower abdomen. Orange is the color of joy and creativity. If there is a need for more orange in the environment, a person would be feeling an attachment to material items, distrust and a have a lack of compassion. A balance of orange will help a person handle ups and downs of life. It will make life more cheerful and bright. It’s a good color to have in a room where you are working on creative endeavors.

Yellow is related to the solar plexus (or third, chakra, just above the navel. It symbolizes wisdom and intellect. As the sun, the color yellow, makes us feel optimistic. You may need more yellow in your environment if you are having trouble judging situations, low concentration or procrastinating about finishing a project. Too much yellow can make it hard to focus with demanding and critical personality traits.

Green is related to the heart (or fourth) chakra, located in the center of the chest at heart level. It is the color of peace, harmony and balance. It is also the color of prosperity. This color helps with personal relationships. More green is needed if a person feels their happiness depends on someone or something outside of themselves. If there is too much green in the environment, people can feel lazy, lethargic, even moody or depressed.

Blue is related to the throat (or fifth) chakra. It is the color of communication and self expression. Light blue relating more towards creative expression and darker blues more for communication. A great color to wear when having to express yourself through communication, as in a job interview, working out a relational problem.

Indigo (a mix of blue and violet) is related to the third eye (or sixth) chakra. It’s located at the center of the forehead. It is the color of higher understanding and awareness. It is the color of intuition and psychic ability. If a person feels confused, full of indecision and unable to look outside of the box or see the bigger picture of a situation, they may need more indigo in their environment. It’s a good color to use when seeking a higher guidance on a situation or problem.

Violet (purples) is related to the crown (or seventh) chakra. It’s located at the top of the head. The color is the symbol of our connection to the higher realms (God). It is the color of spirituality. If a person is having trouble with coordination (physically) or lacking interest in their spiritual journey, they may benefit from more violet in their environment.

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