Colour Symbology of Red

Properties of Red is the colour of energy, enthusiasm, passion, action and motion.  It is the colour that gives us the “get-up-and-go”, the strength, vitality and energy to make changes and mental re-evaluations needed in our lives.

It is beneficial for Earthing / Grounding us when we are feeling spacey or not quiet fully aware – a great trick that may work in this situation is to wear red socks.

Red is the colour of material matters and survival issues. The day-to-day challenges that we often meet in making a living and keeping a roof over our heads.

Courage and daring can be supported by this colour, and it is a great colour to use in situations where you want to come across as an extrovert or being in power and control.

Red Symbology is often thought of as the colour of sacrificial love and Christ consciousness. It is the colour of awareness, and awakening.

Red is also the colour of blood and may help in situations that require improved circulation. It can also be warming and useful for the treatment of chilblains and cramped muscles.

Colour Properties of Red

The Lesson for Red; “Holding onto Resentment”

An inability to deal with frustration and anger in a positive way.  Disappointment, lack of earthing and the need for grounding, can all be addressed through this colour.

Difficulties with material matters, feelings of separation and embarrassment are other lessons offered by Red.

Red can also be an issue with dominance, excessive competitiveness, extreme materialism and overindulgence.

Stop / danger are often indicated by red – think Red Back Spider – so if this colour is being shown to you often, stop and become aware of your actions or surroundings and see what you are in danger of doing / saying / being.

The need for Red; “To become a conscious being”

An affirmation suitable for this colour is; “I am now in my Power”.

The Colour Red

Chakra and physical areas connected with Red are the Earth Star, Base/Root, Base of Spine, Large Intestine, Adrenal Glands, Legs, Feet, Rectum, Genitals.

Physically it is also associated with Blood / iron, the circulatory system, chilblains, cramped muscles, lethargy, sexual issues, the Kundalini energy, fight / flight response (adrenals).

It can be successfully used to stimulate underactive conditions such as circulation, weakened muscles, impotence, frigidity, and bowel inactivity.

The colour Red connects with China, Russia, Far East Himalayas & North American Indians (Sharman energy).

Suitable Crystals or gems (in their red form when possible) that may be used to activate the properties of Red are Agate, Aventurine, Bloodstone, Carnelian, Fluorite, Garnet, Hematite, Jasper, Opal, Clear Quartz, Rose Quartz, Rhodonite, Ruby, Staurolite, Tourmaline, Zircon.

You may find wearing or using these and other red items provides assistance when dealing with any of these red issues. Contact me to discuss commissioning a beaded jewellery design featuring red coloured beads.

Clothing is another easy way to benefit from the energy of colour.  Red isn’t your favourite colour?  Use socks or underwear in this colour as a great way of reminding yourself that you are connected and have confidence – and no-one will know.

If that doesn’t suit you, how about red sheets (or just the pillowcase) or bathe in bath-salts in this gorgeous colour.

Drink a beetroot juice, eat a Strawberry.   All these things will just hold your attention and remind you that you are on a journey to reconnect.