Capricorn - 21st December-20th January

Indigo

A mystery sign, possessing profound insights. From Capricorn's indigo energy emerges the secrets of the midnight sky, the universe and the glory of the supernatural. People born under this sign's indigo ray are empathetic and connected to their innate intuition.

This birth sign is connected with the unseen and spiritual illumination which helps others understand the true significance of their soul's existence. The unbalanced indigo can drive into deep depressions. Energy wise, indigo helps us understand and see things from new perspectives, as in indigo lives the understanding of life's process. Indigo gives energy to the Brow Chakra and the Pineal Gland, physically, increasing sleep and dream activity, whilst helping to eliminate nightmares. It calms nerves whilst stimulating sight, smell and hearing senses. Ideal for meditation, intuition and psychic abilities.

Aquarius - 21st January-20th February

Violet

Aquarians, with their spiritualising mind, can be quite connected to their creative and inventive violet energy. Their consciousness is in contact with new and undiscovered truths. They promote group work and unite people for humanitarian or spiritual causes. They believe in the ideal of oneness of the whole and wholeness in the one; they are visionaries but have to remember to stay grounded.

The energy of our top chakra (The Crown Centre), violet reflects the energy of knowingness and spiritual connection. The energy of our belief system, it focuses on working for a higher purpose. A positive violet energy makes things happen so use its energy to create and manifest new beginnings. It accesses the universal energy which in turn, gives a creative flow of energy for new ides, then nourishes artistic talent and inspiration. Violet is a calming and beautiful colour, which helps with insomnia, headaches and eczema, and is also an anti-bacterial cleaner, ideal for skin rashes or burns. Its energy is also present in lavender and jasmine oils; Valerian and vervain herbs; eggplant, plums, kale, broccoli and purple grapes. Amethyst and Clear Quartz crystals are vibrant in violet energy and are associated with the higher energies, as they open us to the heavens, our higher self and the life force of the universe.

Pisces - 21st February-20th March

Magenta

Pisceans are effective in both body and spirit connection and often feel a need to help others, without wanting anything in return. They have a tendency to become actively involved in many causes, and have a presence of red's fires as well as violet's visions. Combining their zest for life and humanitarian issues, they can achieve great success in tasks, but if only working to satisfy their own pleasures, they will feel a lack of inner guidance.

Magenta energy is associated with awakening heavenly links, beyond the physical earth, helping to promote a deeper self-confidence through self identity and giving a willingness to serve humankind in altruistic ways. Magenta isn't represented in many natural things, raspberry juice probably being the closest, and magenta clothing helps to absorb the vibration.

Aries - 21st March-20th April

Red

These dynamic people possess and abundance of vitality and like to help the weak. Aries' keynote is activity, manifesting of the material plane in their ambition, initiative, and creativeness whilst on the higher plane, they are spiritual, adventuring pioneers, searching for a better world for all mankind.

Unbalanced, Aries can be demanding, neglecting their emotional needs. Red energy should be used to give physical strength and endurance. It's energy can be found in many foods; tomatoes, cranberries, beets and cherries. Tiger's Eye or Red Jasper are the gemstones for this sign and oils which vibrate on a red frequency include ylang ylang, sandalwood and juniper.

Taurus - 21st April-20th May

Red/Orange

Taurus are strong minded individuals, incredible at overcoming any hurdles. The most powerful of the earth signs , they are very connected to earthly materials. The keynote of Taurus is "I love" and their life journey is often to transmute the love of personal possessions into a self sacrificing service.

Red/orange's energy is learning to equally integrate both our physical and emotional bodies. Red is the energy of passion: orange, sensing abilities. This energy is found in blood oranges and coral gemstones. Also, juice of beetroot, carrots and red apples can be combined.

Gemini - 21st May-20th June

Orange

Gemini, a sign of duality and the energy that represents opposite polarities, is the sign of the twins, which signifies the present phase of evolution. Gemini can be very persistent and enthusiastic and has the ability to think outside the box, but when unbalanced, it can be very demanding and act childishly.

Orange energy's function is to find harmony in our creative feeling and sensing, which can be accomplished by allowing the femine energy to be expressed. Orange is cheerful, spontaneous and playful. Carnelian is good for releasing negative energy within. Neroli can be used to promote an invigorating aroma, or orange colour therapy glasses be worn to help see the world more positively and joyfully.

Cancer - 21st June-20th July

Orange/Yellow

Cancerians are very mentally creative, and understand the relationship between their emotions at any given moment and incoming information. Cancer has a strong-felt sense of what is right, judgement usually being based on gut feeling as to which direction is best. The orange/yellow person is never boring as they can be both knowledgeable and very entertaining. Their nature is to uplift others and share innovative ideas.

Leo - 21st July-20th August

Yellow

Leo is all about yellow... they love to learn and are curious, by nature. They want to know how everything works and why. Leos are governed by their mind power and can tend to hide their emotions, the adverse aspect being that they repress or deny true feelings and inner thoughts, but overall, this person is strong, independent and enjoys teaching others about life and interests.

The purpose of the yellow to to become more compassionate and understanding, especially towards the self. Take time to purify the body, mind and spirit with a yellow Colour Bath first thing, and try adding a slice of fresh lemon to your drinking water. Rosemary, Bergamot or Rosemary oils can be burned to help aid digestion and release the body of toxic waste. Yellow music would be Tibetan Bells or Crystal Bowl music.

Virgo - 21st August-20th September

Yellow/Green

Virgo has the strength of adaptability, both to new things and discovering the new. Fresh, new thoughts make Virgo a valuable team player and great supporter, owing to their clarity of mind, combined with a passionate and giving nature. Unbalanced, they struggle to trust thir heart and what they really feel with what they rationalise as being the so-called "correct thing to do".

Lime (Yellow/Green) energy helps release toxins from the body as well as in the thoughts, When one is lacking the ability to change, or having too many negative thoughts, the yellow/green vibration helps shift stuck energy and support the mind to more positive thinking. Rosemary and Eucalyptus oils can be burned to create a mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually balancing blend and green and yellow foods will aid the digestive system.

Libra - 21st September-20th October

Green

Libra, the balancer has the green energy of the Heart Chakra and harmony. Those born under this sign are known to be peacemakers. "Green" people are those you can go to when you have a problem as they are the most compassionate of all the astrological signs.

Green is the energy of love and emotions, but of all the colours, has the most trouble saying "no". Librans need to build up their confidence. They can burn oils which correlate to green, including eucalyptus, pine and cedar wood. Herbs include sage and hyssop and maybe a cup of green tea. Green foods are plentiful with beans, lettuce, peas, cucumber, avocado, etc. A walk in nature is not only grounding but feeds the body with lots of green energy. Take a green Colour Bath to ease tired bones or stiff muscles and wear, carry or meditate with green gemstones, such as aventurine, emerald, malachite or jade.

Scorpio - 21st October-20th November

Turquoise

Scorpio energy is connected to the Thymus Chakra. This centre is about expressing one's heartfelt thoughts, although speaking one's truth on an emotional level can be difficult, and if the Scorpion feels confronted with challenges, they have the ability to repress. This energy creates opportunities for change. The turquoise colour is the energy that uplifts the energies of your lower chakras into the higher centres, allowing movement of optimum energy flow.

Turquoise energy helps express emotions with conviction, without trying to please others. Use turqoise to help build up your immune system and remove toxic waste in the body. It is known to decrease congestion and essential oils reflecting the turquoise colour include Tea Tree, Thyme and Clary Sage. Any plants from the ocean, such as seaweed, kelp or algae belong to this energy vibration. Wear turquoise gemstones, including aquamarine and tourmaline, which empower your Thymus Chakra!

Sagittarius - 21st November-20th December

Blue

Sagittarius is the communicator, but it is what one says that matters, rather than what one knows. Blue energy connects to higher dimensions and translates information from the spiritual realm into the physical world. It is this wisdom that the Satittarian understands, but only when in complete balance.

Blue energy connects to the throat; the lesson being that the Sagittarian is to learn how to speak their inner truth. Geranium, Chamomile, Peppermint or Cypress oils can be burned in correlation to blue, and the throat can be energised with a cup of herbal tea, or blue foods including blueberries, plums, blackberries, asparagus and fish. Wear blue gemstones, such as Sodalite, Lapiz Lazuli or Blue Agate, and nurture yourself by using blue to relax after a hectic day.

I'm a Libran and Green. That would explain my love of nature, and the fact that I wear green eyeshadow. Can you connect with your colour?