How to Determine the Meaning and Power of Colors

Color therapy is the use of color and light to restore balance in the body, mind and spirit. Color therapy involves reading of the aura as well as basic diagnostic tests to determine reactions to different colors. Color therapy practitioners use it to combat stress, anxiety, depression and insomnia. Follow these steps to learn more.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• How to determine the meaning and power of colors

1. Pick up a copy of the "Beginner's Guide to Color Therapy" by Jonathan Dee and Lesley Taylor (see Resources below). Be sure to check out the chapters on the psychology of color and color symbolism.

2. Look at a color wheel and make a note of complementary colors. These are colors opposite each other on the wheel. Keep in mind that using complementary colors increases the effectiveness of color therapy exercises.

3. Learn how to determine which colors are missing or overflowing in your aura. Pick up a copy of "Aura Reading for Beginners: Develop Your Awareness for Health and Success" by Richard Webster or "Auras: See Them in Only 60 Seconds" by Mark Smith (see Resources below).

4. Look at a deck of color cards, and notice which colors you're drawn to. Keep in mind, color preference is an indication of how you express yourself, and it may also be a guide to which colors you need more of in your life.

5. Study a color chart or color cards, and determine which colors you have an aversion to. Each aversion has a specific meaning. An aversion to red may indicate a fear of being assertive, an aversion to orange may indicate sexual frustration and an aversion to violet may be a sign you have trouble dreaming or fantasizing.

6. Consider a complementary treatment such as 49th Vibrational Technique, a holistic procedure in which every color is associated with a musical note. Play sound therapy DVD's while you visualize or meditate on specific colors. Complementary treatments may increase the power of color therapy.

7. Learn more about the meaning and power of colors by reading the chromotherapy page at Wikipedia (see Resources below).

Tips & Warnings

• Pick up an inexpensive color wheel from a craft store and carry it with you when you need a quick color visualization session.
• Locate colored plastic wrap for energized water. You can find inexpensive wraps at a dollar store in your area.
• Visit a fabric store in your area for low-cost colored cloths.
• If you experience prolonged depression, migraine headaches or chronic pain, see a qualified physician or specialist right away.
• Color therapy is a supplementary, alternative medicine. It is not meant to be a substitute for proper medical diagnosis and treatment.
• Before you start any alternative medical technique, be aware that many have not been scientifically evaluated. Often, only limited information is available about their safety and effectiveness. Each state and each discipline has its own rules about how alternative medicine practitioners can be professionally licensed. If you decide to visit one, choose one licensed by a recognized national organization. Consult your primary health care provider about your decision first. Keep your doctor informed about the alternative medical technique you undertake.

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