You are the Colors You Chooose

Green

Those seeking their own identity, fulfillment of their heart's desire, and/or are searching for a new direction, are drawn to wear this color. By doing so they are challenged to find ways of creating their own abundance. Green heals the heart, eases tension, and regenerates cells.

Truth: security, abundance, nature, heart matters, new space, new beginnings, balance
Challenge: unrealistic, shying away from people/society, stagnancy

Wear green when:

• You want to see things from a different perspective.
• You desire to feel more space around you.
• You need to feel like both feet are on the ground.

Do not wear green when:

• You are confused about where life is taking you.
• You feel your life is stagnant.
• You do not want to face the truth of a situation.

Blue

True blue symbolizing devotion to duty worn by most authority figures - nurses, policemen, etc. Anyone who consistently wears blue are deep thinkers and tend to re-energize by seeking their own company above that of others.

Truth: authority, peace, organized, practical, devotion, structure, communication
Challenge: aloofness, control issues, isolation, depression, martyrdom

Wear blue when:

• You want to exude an air of calm authority.
• You need to be more organized.
• You want to communicate something important.

Do not wear blue when:

• You are feeling isolated or lonely.
• You feel depressed.
• You are being too critical of both yourself and others.

Violet

Violet can indicate major change and a need to retreat, as a caterpillar retreats into a cocoon before it transforms into a butterfly.

Truth: transformation, spiritual self-realization, truth, creativity, recovery, healing
Challenge: pain, misuse of power, bruising, looking for a way out, grief, unemotional

Wear violet when:

• You want to transform something in your life.
• You are seeking purpose in your life.
• You need to let go of destructive behavior or addictions.

Do not wear violet when:

• You are daydreaming instead of doing.
• You want to turn your back on society.
• You suffer grief but your emotions are blocked.

Pink

Pink symbolizes unconditional love. Wearing it encourages a sense of affection, increases sensitivity, and challenges you to confront your vulnerabilities.

Truth: unconditional love, affection, flirting, open to love, hearing
Challenge: lack of self-love/self-esteem, healing grief, immaturity, vulnerable

Wear pink when:

• You want to feel feminine and vulnerable.
• You want others to love you instantly.
• You need to concentrate and listen.

Do not wear pink when:

• You feel vulnerable and insecure.
• You are giving all the time and not receiving.
• You feel fragmented.

Brown

The symbolism of color is based in part on the natural world. For instance soil offers some insight into the meaning of brown - needed to grow food, without it we would be challenged to find ways to survive.

Truth: security, practicality, work, money, commitments, determination to succeed
Challenge: loss of security, lack of money, fear of survival

Wear brown when:

• You need to get down to some hard work.
• You want to organize your finances
• You want to feel that everything in your life is going well.

Do not wear brown when:

• You want to expend lots of energy.
• You are feeling too bogged down with things.
• You are not interested in hard work and want to play instead.

Turquoise

Known to enhance healing of the immune system, useful for illnesses such as AIDS. Native Americans use the semi-precious stone Turquoise as an allergy healer, also an autoimmune condition.

Truth: communication, lecturing, media, creativity, immune system healer
Challenge: inability/unwilling to communicate, poor defense, rejection

Wear turquoise when:

• You are lecturing - especially around the throat.
• You want to tap into your creativity through dance, music, art, etc.
• You want to connect with your own spirituality.

Do not wear turquoise when:

• You feel rejected.
• You don't want to talk about it!
• You are more interested in yourself and not others.