Another womens wisdom that has been studied by everything from scientists to psychologists is colors and how they effect us. I’ve been reading a lot of articles on color therapy so I did a little research of my own. Colors are the reflection and transmission of light waves which occur because the frequencies of the light waves don’t match the natural frequencies of vibration of the objects on which they’re shown. When light strikes an object, the electrons in the atoms of the object begin vibrating. The electrons vibrate for brief periods of time with small amplitudes of vibration; the energy is then re-emitted as a light wave. If the object is transparent, then the vibrations of the electrons are passed on to neighboring atoms through the bulk of the material and re-emitted on the opposite side of the object. Thus they’re said to be transmitted. If the object is opaque, then the vibrations of the electrons aren’t passed from atom to atom through the bulk of the material, the electrons vibrate for short periods of time and then re-emit the energy as a reflected light wave.

The color of the objects that we see are due to the way those objects interact with the light that’s reflected or transmitted to our eyes. The color of an object isn’t actually in the object itself, it’s in the light that shines on it that when it’s reflected or transmitted to our eyes. We know that the visible light spectrum consists of a range of frequencies, each corresponding to a specific color. When visible light strikes an object and a specific frequency becomes absorbed, that frequency of light won’t be seen by our eyes. Any visible light that strikes the object and becomes reflected or transmitted to our eyes will contribute to the appearance of the color of that object. So the color isn’t in the object, but in the light that strikes it. The only role that the object plays is that it might contain atoms capable of absorbing one or more frequencies of the visible light that shines on it.

People of different cultures are affected by colors in different ways.

We can learn a great deal about how color and it’s vibration affects us by observing the different colors. Think about how various colors make you feel.

We don’t just see colors in our surroundings, we feel and experience their energy. We’re affected by each color's vibration frequency. Do a meditation on each color. As you sit quietly with your eyes closed, repeat the name of the color, slowly, in your mind or audibly. Picture that color surrounding you. Become aware of feelings that come up and how your emotions, mind, and body react to the color

Black

Psychological Effect:

Black is the absence of light and therefore, of color. While comforting and protective, black is mysterious and associated with silence and sometimes death. It represents power, sexuality, sophistication, formality, elegance, wealth, mystery, fear, evil, anonymity, unhappiness, depth, style, evil, sadness, remorse, anger, underground, good technical color, mourning and death. Black is passive and can prevent us from growing and changing. It’s the color of authority and power, stability and strength. It is also the color associated with intelligence (doctorate in black robe; black horn rimmed glasses, etc.) Black clothes make people appear thinner. It's a somber color. In the west it’s associated with evil (the cowboy in the black hat was almost always the "bad guy"). In the west it’s associated with grieving. Black is a serious color that evokes strong emotions; it is easy to overwhelm people with too much of it.

Sayings include: "Don't let a black cat cross your path", "Black Market" or "Black Monday".

In witchcraft black is for Absorption & Destruction of Negative Energy, Confusion, Discord, Evil, Loss

White

Psychological Effect:

It represents reverence, purity, simplicity, cleanliness, peace, humility, precision, innocence, youth, birth, winter, snow, good, sterility, and marriage. It’s color brings feelings of peace and comfort and dispels shock and despair. White can be used to give yourself a feeling of freedom and uncluttered openness. Too much white can give feelings of separation and can be cold and isolation. For most of the world this is the color associated with purity (wedding dresses); cleanliness and the safety of bright light. It ‘s also used to project the absence of color, or neutrality. In the east white is associated with mourning. White is also associated with creativity (white boards, blank slates).White is what we see when all colors come together in perfect balance. It’s figures of speech are "pure as the driven snow" or "a white lie." We associate white with the “good guy” in old westerns. In eastern cultures white symbolizes coldness and sterility. During some periods in history, it was the color worn at funerals in parts of China, Korea, and in Japan white carnations signify death.

In witchcraft white is for Peace, Purity, Sincerity, Protection, Happiness, Spirituality, Halting Gossip, Strength, Ritual, Truth

Gray

Psychological Effect:

Gray’s most associated with the practical, timeless, middle-of-the-road, solid things in life. It’s the color of independence and self-reliance, although usually thought of as a negative color. It can be the color of evasion and non-commitment it ‘s neither black nor white. Gray indicates separation, lack of involvement and ultimately loneliness.

Too much gray leads to feeling nothing; but a bit of gray will add a solid feeling to a product. Some shades of gray are associated with old age, death, taxes, depression or a loss of direction. Silver is an off-shoot of gray and often associated with giving a helping hand, strong (sterling) character.

In witchcraft grey is for Cancellation, Neutrality, Stalemate

Red

Physiological Effect:

Red’s been shown to increase blood pressure, increase the appetite and stimulate the adrenal glands. The stimulation of the adrenals helps us become stronger and increase our stamina. Pink, a lighter shade of red, helps muscles relax. Red represents love, valentines, danger, desire, speed, strength, violence, anger, emergency exit signs, stop signs and blood.

Red can evoke a fight-or-flight response, raise blood pressure and make the heart beat faster.

Reds proven to be a color of vitality and ambition it’s associated with anger. Sometimes red can be useful in dispelling negative thoughts, but it can also make people irritable. Pink has the opposite effect of red. Pink induces feelings of calm, protection, warmth and nurture for a short period of time but after awhile the effect is also irritation. This color can be used to lessen irritation and aggression for a short period of time. Red is sometimes associated with sexuality, pink is associated with unselfish love. Use red to draw attention. It’s often where the eye looks first. Red is the color of energy. It's associated with movement and excitement. People surrounded by red find their heart beating a little faster and often report a feeling of being a bit out of breath. Wearing red clothes will make you appear a bit heavier and more noticeable. One red accent in a neutral room draws the eye; a red tie with a navy blue suit a white shirt adds just the right amount of energy to draw the eye. Red is the symbol of life and it's the color worn by brides in China. In India red is the color of purity (used in wedding outfits). Red is used at holidays that are about love and giving but the true color of love is pink.

Pink is the most calming of all colors. Pink is the color of romance, love, and gentle feelings, to be in the pink is to be healthy and soothed

Red s often used in North America to indicate stop, i.e. a top sign, or danger, as with a warning light. Someone not familiar with the cultural usage of red in North America could confuse the symbolism mistake a red Valentine's Day heart for a warning.

In witchcraft red is for Love, Lust, Strength, Power, Passion, Enthusiasm, Courage, Energy, Health, Strength, Vigor. Rose is for Self Love, Enhancing Relationships. Pink is for Emotional Love, Friendship, Affection, Harmony, Friendship, Honor, Love, Morality

Blue

Physiological Effect:

Like yellow, blue inspires mental control, clarity and creativity. Blue represents peace, tranquility, calm, stability, harmony, unity, trust, truth, confidence, conservatism, security, cleanliness, order, loyalty, sky, water, cold, technology, and depression.

Blue can slow the pulse rate, lower body temperature, and reduce the appetite. Blue is considered a business color because it reflects reliability. Blue lowers blood pressure. It also has a very cooling and soothing affect, making us calmer Blue is linked to the throat and thyroid gland. . Deep blue stimulates the pituitary gland, which then regulates our sleep patterns. Deep blue also has proved to help the in skeletal structure keeping bone marrow healthy. However, too much dark blue can be depressing. Ask people their favorite color and a most will answer blue. Most of our world is blue Seeing the color blue actually causes the body to produce chemicals that are calming; but that isn't true of all shades of blue. Some shades of blue can send a cold and uncaring message. People like to use it in bedrooms because it's calm, restful color.

We usually associate blue with night time and feeling relaxed and calm. Lighter blues make us feel relaxed, quiet and away from the hustle and bustle of the day. Shades of blue can be useful in eliminating insomnia.

Blue has become associated with steadfastness, dependability, wisdom and loyalty People tend to be more productive in a blue room they feel calm and focused on the task at hand. Some studies are show that weight lifters can lift more weight in a blue gym and nearly all sports are enhanced in blue surroundings.

In China, blue is associated with immortality. In Colombia, it’sassociated with soap. For Hindus blue is the color of Krishna. For the Jews, blue symbolizes holiness. In the Middle East it’s a protective color. Statues of Catholic saints often show them in blue robes.

Note: Blue is often considered to be the safest global color.

In witchcraft blues are for:

Light Blue: Health Patience Tranquility Understanding

Blue: Healing, Meditation, Tranquility, Forgiveness, Peace, Sleep

Dark Blue: Changeability, Depression, Impulsiveness

Silver Blue: Deep Wisdom, Psychic Awareness

Green

Physiological Effect:

Green, one of most liked favorite colors. It represents nature, environment, health, good luck, renewal, youth, vigor, spring, generosity, fertility, jealousy, inexperience, envy, misfortune. The color of growth, nature, and money. It’s also the color associated with envy, good luck, generosity and fertility. It is the traditional color of peace, harmony, comfortable nurturing, support and well paced energy. Green is said to be good for your heart. On a physical and emotional level, green helps your heart bring you physical equilibrium and relaxation. Green relaxes our muscles and helps us breathe deeper and slower.

It creates feelings of comfort, laziness, relaxation, calmness, and it helps us balance and soothe our emotions. Some attribute this to its connection with nature and our natural feelings of affiliation with the natural world. Hospitals use light green rooms because they too are found to be calming to patients. Dark forest green is associated with terms like conservative, masculine and wealth. Yet, darker and grayer greens can have the opposite effect. Olive green colors remind us of decay and death and can actually have a detrimental effect on physical and emotional health.

In China, green hats mean a man's wife is cheating on him; it isn’t a good color for packaging. In India green is the color of Islam, in Ireland green has religious significance and in some tropical countries green is often associated with danger.

In witchcraft Greens are used for:

Green: Healing, Money, Prosperity, Luck, Fertility, Beauty, Employment, Youth, Finance

Greenish Yellow: Anger, Cowardice, Discord, Jealousy, Sickness

Turquoise: Awareness, Meditation, Moon, Creativity

Sea Green: Emotional Healing, Calming

Yellow

Physiological Effect:

Yellow represents joy, happiness, optimism, idealism, imagination, hope, sunshine, summer, gold, philosophy, dishonesty, cowardice, betrayal, jealousy, covetousness, deceit, illness, hazard, spirtuality and inspiration. Yellows proven to stimulate the brain. It can make you more alert and decisive. This color makes muscles more energetic and activates the lymph system.

In witchcraft yellows are used for:

Gold: Sun, Financial Matters, Prosperity, Yang

Yellow: Clairvoyance, Learning, Communication, Divination, Psychic Powers, Mental Powers, Wisdom, Attraction, Charm, Confidence, Persuasion, Protection

Greenish Yellow: Anger, Cowardice, Discord, Jealousy, Sicknes

Orange

Physiological Effect:

It symbolizes balance, warmth, enthusiasm, vibrance, flamboyancy, and is demanding of attention. Orange has proven to be a stimulus for the sexual organs. Also, it can strengthen the immune system.

Orange has shown to have only positive affects on your emotional state. It relieves feelings of self-pity, lack of self-worth and unwillingness to forgive. Orange opens your emotions and is an antidepressant

It symbolizes happy and energetic days, warmth and organic products, also with ambition, and with a new dawn in attitude.

Orange is considered a warm color like red, orange expresses energy. It has luminous qualities and has been used for attention-getting purposes (caution signs).

In Ireland orange has religious significance (Protestant).

In witchcraft orange is used for Strength, Authority, Attraction, Joy, Legal Matters, Success, Adaptability, Encouragement, Stimulation

Purple

Physiological Effect:

Purple represents royalty, spirituality, nobility, ceremony, mystery, transformation, wisdom, enlightenment, cruelty, arrogance, mourning. Purple is considered an exotic color. Violet has shown to alleviate conditions such as sunburn due to its purifying and antiseptic effect. It also suppresses hunger and balances the body's metabolism. Indigo, a lighter purple, has been used by doctors in Texas as an anesthesia in minor operations because of its narcotic qualities

Purples have been used in the care of mental of nervous disorders because they’ve been shown to help balance the mind and transform obsessions and fears. Indigo is associated with the right side of the brain; stimulating intuition and imagination. Violet is associated with bringing peace and combating shock and fear, it has a cleansing effect with emotional disturbances. This color is related to sensitivity, beauty, high ideals and stimulates creativity, spirituality, and compassion. Psychic power and protection are associated with violet.

The most royal color that’s associated with wealth, prosperity, sophistication. This color stimulates the brain activity that’s used in problem solving. But, when overused in a common setting it’s associated with putting on airs and being artificial. Use purple carefully to lend an air of mystery, wisdom, and respect.

In witchcraft purple is used for Spiritual Power, Exorcism, Psychic Awareness, Third Eye, Wisdom, Healing, Ambition, Business Progress, Power, Tension

Psychology of Color: Brown

Brown is mostly associated with reliability, stability, and friendship. Many are likely to select this as their favorite color. It's the color of the earth it represents stability. It’s associated with natural and organic.

In India it's the color of mourning

In witchcraft brown is used for Healing Animals, The Home, Hesitation, Neutrality, Uncertainty