Color Energy & Color Therapy with Crystals and Stones

Color, or colour as much of the world spells it, is well known to affect us in many ways. In the modern world it is commonly used to influence us in advertising, decorating, and dress. Color is also used for alternative healing to affect our personal energies and chakras and to stimulate those energies to heal. Being from the US, I approach color from an Western point of view blended with my knowledge of spirtual practices from various traditions such as Hinduism, Wicca, Tibetan Buddhism, and other parts of the world. There are also differing perspectives from various places, particularly parts of the East. Here I share information from my personal experiences, my mystical trainings, and research for educational, inspirational and entertainment purposes. Each color has its own light frequency or energy. Color therapy is when the vibrations of light is used to stimulate for healing. This can be done by using colored lights, colored crystals, color meditation, colors of environment and adornment, and other means. In these writings here on color, the properties shown for each color are written in a sort of shorthand. Positive properties listed are properties where the color is said to enhance those properties or qualities. Negative properties listed are properties where the color is said to decrease or negate those properties. For ease of use with crystal healing, I have listed gemstones and minerals associated with each color. Keep in mind, however, that many gemstones and minerals come in and may be associated with more than one color.

Red - Orange - Yellow - Green - Blue - Purple Black - White - Gray - Pink - Brown Also see Chakras Information which is related to Color Energies Red The Fire Keywords: Stimulation, Energy, Assertiveness Color Energy Properties & Associations: Stimulating, Excites Nervous System, Antidepressant, Can Stimulate Appetites, Warmth, Energy, Assertiveness, Aggression, Masculinity, Independence, Sports, Competition, Conflict, Potency, Passion, Passionate Love, Romance, Danger, Revolution, War, Yang Healing Lore: Fatigue, Colds, Chills, Blood, Circulation, Energizes Senses, Stimulate Ovulation, Stimulates Menstruation, Stimulates Growth, Adrenal Activity, Raise Body Temperature, Anemia, Eases Stiffness, Alleviates Constrictions, Physical Strength, Spine, Feet,

Hips, Legs Color Cautions: Excessive red can be overstimulating and cause irritability. Can stimulate cell growth, therefore is not appropriate for cancer treatment. Related To: Fire Element, Root (Base) Chakra Gemstones and Minerals: Ruby, Red Coral, Red Garnet, Poppy Jasper, Red Jasper, Red Spinel, Ruby Aura Quartz, Thulite, Rubellite (Red Tourmaline), Leopardskin Jasper, Spinel, and others Find Root (Base)Chakra Information and Jewelry

Orange - The Warmth of the Fire Keywords: Warmth, Optimism, Creativity Color Energy Properties & Associations: Warmth, Cheering, Passion, Creativity, Creative Thinking and Expression, Find New Options, Creative Decision-making, Good Luck, Charm, Kindness, Enthusiasm, Encouragement, Optimism, Success, Abundance, Prosperity, Celebration, Energy, Achieve Goals, Investments, Legal Success, Sensuality Healing Lore: Emotionally Uplifting, Alleviates Emotional Repression, Sexual Issues, Thyroid, Muscle Cramps and Spasms, Increases Lactation, Bladder, Bowel (Large Intestine). Color Cautions: Excessive use can lead to overexcitement or overindulgence. Related To: Combination of Fire and Air Elements, Sacral Chakra, Autumn (Fall Season) Gemstones and Minerals: Amber, Carnelian, Fire Opal, Orange Calcite, Orange Spinel, Paraparadsha Sapphire, Peach Aventurine, Peach Moonstone, Sheelite, Sunstone, Various Jaspers and Agates Find Orange Sacral Chakra Information and Jewelry

Yellow The Airborne Sparks of the Fire Keywords: Joy, Success, Mental Clarity Color Energy Properties & Associations: Joy, Cheer, Commerce, Business, Success, Alleviates Psychological Depression, Lust for Life, Mental Clarity, Progress, Change, Business Communication, Learning, Knowledge, Personal Power, Optimism, Test Phobias, Travel,

Visualization, Emotional and Mental Vitality, Hope, Cheerfulness, Curiosity, Relaxation, Relieve Stress, Philosophy Healing Lore: Mental Agility, Nerves, Muscle Energy, Stomach, Liver, Intestines, Digestion, Assimilation of Nutrients, Shooting Pains, Scarring, Skin (especially pores), Acne, Dermatitis, Eczema Color Cautions: Excessive use can induce overactive thinking, obsessive thinking, rationalization, or superficiality with a tendency to change too often. Related To: Air Element, Solar Plexus Chakra, Summer Season Gemstones and Minerals: Amber, Andalusite, Chrysoberyl, Citrine, Honey Calcite, Yellow Calcite, Golden Calcite, Gold, Rutilated Quartz, Yellow-Brown Scapolite, Sphalerite, Sphene, Sulfur, Sunstone, Topaz, Yellow Aragonite, Heliodor (Yellow Beryl), Yellow Carnelian, Yellow Sapphire Find Yellow Solar Plexus Chakra Information and Jewelry

Green The Harmony of Nature Keywords: Nature, Harmony, Heart Color Energy Properties & Associations: Nature, Harmony, Balance, Emotional Balance, Inner Peace, Unconditional Love, Loving Romanticism, Rejuvenation, Abundance, Prosperity, Money, Soothing, Herbal and Plant Magick, Fertility, Sense of Home, Concern for and Love of Fellow Man, Family Life, Youthful Vigor Healing Lore: Any Healing, Heart, Blood Pressure, Pain Relief, Psychological Problems Dealing with Arrested Psychological Development, Fertility, Growth, Purification of Blood and Lymph Systems, Raises Immunity, Build Muscle Bone and Tissue, Fertility Color Cautions: An excess of green may stimulate an aversion to conflict, or envy. Related Elements: Earth Element, Heart Chakra, Spring Season Gemstones and Minerals: Actinolite, Aventurine, Bloodstone, Diopside, Dioptase, Emerald, Green Fluorite, Green Apatite, Green Calcite, Gaspeite, Grossular Garnet, Jade, Hiddenite (Green Kunzite, Spodumene), Malachite, Maw Sit-Sit, Moldavite, Morrisonite, Moss Agate, Nephrite Jade, Peridot, Prase, Green Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Uvarovite, Variscite, Zoisite Green Heart Chakra Information and Jewelry

Blue The Singing Voice of Truth Keywords: Communication, Truth, Loyalty Color Energy Properties & Associations: Soothing, Alleviates Suffering, Calming, Truth, Wisdom, Loyalty, Tranquility, Communication, Speech, Public Speaking, Peaceful Dreams, Dreamwork, Prophetic Visions, Protection During Sleep, Astral Projection, Magickal Work, Power of the Word, Ideals, Devotion Healing Lore: Antiseptic, Arthritis Inflammation, Relieve Fever, Cooling, High Blood Pressure, Bleeding, Sinus Headache, Anger-Related Psychological Problems, Hysteria, Anti-itch, Antiinflammatory, Relieve Pain, Sore Throat, Larynx, Laryngitis, Swallowing Problems Color Cautions: Excessive use of blue can bring too much cooling energy. Related To: Air Element, Throat Chakra Gemstones and Minerals: Aqua Aura, Chinese Amazonite, Azurite, Blue Calcite, Blue Lace Agate, Blue Tiger's Eye (Hawk's Eye), Blue Topaz, Dumortierite, Blue Quartz, Kyanite, Lapis, Ocean Picture Rock, Blue Peruvian Opal, Pietersite, Blue Smithsonite, Sodalite, Sapphire, Blue Spinel, Turquoise, and others Find Blue Throat Chakra Information and Jewelry

Purple (including Violet) Inner Sight Keywords: Mystery, Psychic, Spiritual Color Energy Properties & Associations: Perception, Psychic Power, Royalty, Transformation, Meditation, Relieve Stress and Anxiety, Spiritual Insight, Spiritual Renewal, Psychic Healing, Balance Polarities, Spiritual Power, Mysticism, Astral Projection, Paranormal Sensitivity, Compassion, Dignity, Mystery, Remove Curses and Black Magick, Inspiration, Active Dreaming, Power, Wisdom Healing Lore: Mental/Emotional/Psychological Problems, Eyes, Ears, Pineal Gland, Addictions, Alcoholism, Recovery, Stimulate Spleen, Increase White Blood Cells, Decrease Pain Sensitivity, Depression Color Cautions: Excessive purple can bring an unrealistic and impractical energy. Related To: Spirit Element, Third Eye (Brow) Chakra, sometimes Crown Chakra

Gemstones and Minerals: Amethyst, Chevron Amethyst, Charoite, Fluorite, Lepidolite, Lavender Jade, Imperial Purple Jasper, Iolite, Tiffany Stone (Opalite), Purple Sapphire, Sugilite, Tanzanite Find Purple and Violet Third Eye (Brow) Chakra Information and Jewelry as well as Violet Crown Chakra Information and Jewelry

Black The Root of Being Keywords: Grounding, Protection, Survival Color Energy Properties & Associations: Protection, Grounding, Repel Evil and Negativity, Binding, Freedom from Bad Habits, Access to Deep Unconscious Levels, Seriousness, Secrecy, Underground, Hiding, Primordial Nothingness, Extremes, Survival Healing Lore: Lower Blood Pressure, Lower Pulse, Compulsive Behavior Color Cautions: Extreme exposure can cause depression mentally and physically. Related To: Earth Element, Root (Base) Chakra Gemstones and Minerals: Black Obsidian, Black Onyx, Black Tourmaline, Hematite, Black Jasper, Black Diamond, Chinese Writing Stone, Snowflake Obsidian, Black Sapphire, Rainbow Obsidian, Meteroite, Tektite, Lava Stone, Black Agate Find Root (Base)Chakra Information and Jewelry

White The White Light of Spirit Keywords: Balance, Light, Divinity Color Energy Properties & Associations: Purity, Innocence, Harmony, Balance, Spirit, Inner Light, Cosmic Consciousness, Divinity, Perfection, Protection on All Levels, Cleansing, Simplicity, Freshness, Completion, Oneness, Clairvoyance, Clairaudience, Divination, Invoking Good Spirits, Angels, Higher Self, Spiritual Enlightenment, Serenity Healing Lore: Healing of Any Illness or Disease by bringing balance and harmony of all spiritual, mental and physical systems, can be a substitute for any other color as white is a blending of all other colors

Color Cautions: An aversion to white may indicate an inability to accept spirituality as a part of life. Related To: Spirit Element, Crown Chakra Gemstones and Minerals: Apophyllite, Calcite, Danburite, Diamond, Euclase, Goshenite (White Beryl), Quartz Crystal, Herkimer Diamond, Howlite, Moonstone, Opal, Selenite, Spodumene, White Zircon Find and shop for White Crown Chakra Information and Jewelry

Gray (Grey) Neutrality Keywords: Neutrality, Self-Control Color Energy Properties & Associations: Neutrality, Dampening Effect, Neutralize Negative Influence, Erasure, Alleviate Stalemates, Deliberateness, Reserve, Refined, Tact, Nonexpression, Self-Control, Self-Reliance Healing Lore: Irritations, Hyperactivity, Mania, Tourette's Syndrome Color Cautions: Very dark or excessive gray may bring depressive energies. Related To: Sluggishness or Low Energy of Any Chakra, also Root Chakra Gemstones and Minerals: Gray Moonstone, Hematite, Howlite, Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl, Chalcedony, Dolomite, Picasso Marble, Various Agates and Jaspers Shop for Root (Base)Chakra Information and Jewelry

Pink Nurturing Kindness Keywords: Nurturing, Kindness, Love Color Energy Properties & Associations: Love, Infatuation, Relaxation, Relieve Tension, Motherhood, Awareness of Life Purpose, Charm and Personal Magnetism, Life Path, Attracting, Increase Speed, Self-Realization, Unconditional Love of Self and Others, Alleviate Jealousy, Grief, Sadness, Youthfulness, Awareness of Deepest Feelings, Tenderness, Nurturing, Caring, Friendship, Feminine Energy, Receptive, Yin Healing Lore: Overeating, Obesity, Childbirth, Pregnancy, Adrenal Activity, Heart, Emotional

Healing Color Cautions: Excessive pink may incline toward excessive passivity. Related To: Heart Chakra Gemstones and Minerals: Kunzite, Pink Optical Calcite, Cobaltocalcite, Leopard Skin Jasper, Pink Manganocalcite, Morganite (Pink Beryl), Rose Quartz, Rhodochrosite, Rhodonite, Pink Sapphire, Pink Spinel, Pink Tourmaline Shop for Pink Heart Chakra Information and Jewelry

Brown - The Solidity of the Earth Keywords: Stability, Practicality Color Energy Properties & Associations: Home, Hearth, Stability, Stamina, Security, Calming, Common Sense, Practicality, Ritual Protection, Humility, Totem Animals, Animal Guides Healing Lore: Instability of Any Body System, Hyperactivity, AD/HD, ADD, Immune System, Animal Healing Color Cautions: Excessive use of brown can bring depressive effects. Related To: Earth Element, Fall Season Gemstones and Minerals: Many Varieties of Agates and Jaspers, Smoky Quartz, Brown Andradite Garnet, Brown Hessionite Garnet, Brown Diamond, Spessartite, Almandine, Golden/Brown Tiger Eye, Koroit Opal