ENHANCING YOUR MOOD & ENVIRONMENT WITH COLOUR

 
Written by - Jemma Gordon (Mystikia)

Take a look around you.... you are surrounded by colour! From the clothes you are wearing... to your home.... to your work environment....to nature... Colours are quite simply an integral part of life - but we hardly even notice them. 
The colour in our homes, offices & even the clothes we wear - all have an influence on our moods and well-being, and we can use colour to effectively enhance harmony in both mind & body.
Each colour in the spectrum vibrates at it's own rate and these correspond with your body's own vibrations. 
For example; if you are anxious, by using an appropriate colour, you can quite quickly restore your inner calm. 
What follows is a brief round up of the main colours & their effects, and also the best colours to use in the rooms of your home.

*Please note - the use of colour is to be used alongside & not as a substitute for medical assistance!*


YELLOW

This colour focuses the attention. It attracts a feeling of well-being & brings a smile to your lips. Yellow is connected with the nervous system, the liver, the bladder, the pancreas, the gall bladder & the skin, so if you suffer from a problem in any of these areas, it may help to surround yourself with this colour. Yellow can boost your self-esteem & helps clear away mental confusion & negative thinking, you can't help but feel bright & cheerful when wearing Yellow!
 

RED

Red is full of excitement & passion. This colour initiates the release of adrenalin in your body, which may explain why many associate it with fear! Red is an excellent colour to employ if you suffer from exhaustion or feel sluggish. It is said that a woman should wear red lipstick & nail varnish if she wants to have sexual power.

ORANGE

Orange is the colour of self-reliance. Wearing orange is said to give you courage to face any consequences. Orange is connected to the lower back & is said to help with Grief. This colour also clears away inhibitions. Asthma, epilepsy & mental disorders are all said to respond to the colour Orange.
 
BLUE

Blue is the colour of peace. It is also often associated with contemplation & intuition. The parts of the body associated with this colour is the throat, the arms & the upper parts of the lungs. It is recommended to use a blue light-bulb in the room of a feverish person as it is said to bring the fever down. It is also said to be useful for throat & ear problems.

GREEN

Green symbolizes nature, it is the colour of the land & it stands for harmony. This colour consists of a marriage between the primary colours blue & yellow. The blue aspect brings insight, whereas yellow brings clarity - hence green is good for memory aid. This colour is supposed to be connected to the heart, the chest, the shoulders & also the lower part of the lungs. Green is said to soothe head-aches & the effects of shock

INDIGO

Indigo is said to signify the unknown, ( to meditate with indigo candles is thought to be a way of purifying your life ). This colour is connected to the bone structure, the lower brain & the eyes. The colour indigo is referred to as the strongest painkiller of all the colours & is often used for all chest complaints, lumbago, migraine & eczema. It is also said to be effective for an over-active thyroid & to lower high blood pressure.

PURPLE

Purple is the most spiritual of the colours. It signifies psychic perception. Purple is thought to be connected to the brain. But long exposure to this colour can cause depression in some people. It is tought to benefit the nervous & the immune systems. When you are working, having some purple flowers close by will help to relieve any eye-strain.

TURQUOISE

This colour is associated with personal relationships. It makes you stand still & take stock of what you need in your life. Meditating using a turquoise stone can help to calm down an emotional shock. Turquoise is connected to the central nervous system, throat & also the chest.

MOOD COLOURS FOR THE HOME

HALLWAY - Using Green in a hallway gives a welcoming impression to your guests.
KITCHEN - Yellow is the way to go in the kitchen. It gives a happy & constructive atmosphere & inspires you to create.
LOUNGE - Again, Yellow is a good choice here as it creates a happy atmosphere.
DINING ROOM - Using Orange in this room will help your guests to relax and be more communicative with one another.
BATHROOM - Turquoise is good for the bathroom. Adding blue will induce a peaceful atmosphere.
BEDROOM - An Indigo bedroom will be beneficial to a good nights sleep.
OFFICE - If you have a home-office, then Yellow will aid efficiency. Add a touch of blue to the room to keep you calm in a crisis.

So, why not try utilising colour in your own life - both to enhance (or to affect) current mood & to bring about desired circumstances. Either way - the world looks forward to seeing a more 'colourful' you!

 
© Jemma Gordon (Mystikia) 1999