 The
Magic of the Color Red
Red is the warmest of all colors on the color wheel. It is the color
most chosen by extroverts and one of the top choices by men in
general. Although warm, red can also indicate anger or hot temper;
as well as being the color representative of Mars, the God of war.
In China red is the color of prosperity and joy, in China brides are known
to wear red, and front doors of dwellings are often painted red to take
advantage of this meaning.
Red is associated with fiery heat and warmth, it is also the color of
blood, and as such holds very strong symbolism with live and vitality. It
helps to bring focus to the essence of life and living with emphasis on
survival.
Add the color red into your life when you are looking to:
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increase enthusiasm and interest
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create more energy
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create action and confidence to follow your dreams
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protect yourself from fears and anxieties
The color read is also representative of activity, energy, stamina,
sexuality, love and the joy of living.
Therapeutic uses for the color red include supporting the circularity
and metabolic systems, strengthening will power and keeping one active.
Red Gemstone Properties
In addition to their own metaphysical properties, red gemstones also
carry with them the color properties. They can be used to strengthen the
body, promote will power and courage, add vitality and overcome sexual dysfunctions.
Placing a red gemstone in or around your home or place of work will
stimulate vitality and energy.
Some of the common red gemstones would be ruby,
garnet, spinel,
coral as well as
many jaspers.
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information on red gemstones.
Chakra Association with Red
Red is the color associated with the Root
or 1st Chakra which is
located at the base of the spine. This chakra deals directly with life at
the plane of practicality, it is responsible for the maintenance of the
body's heat and has a close relationship with the circulatory system.
Gemstones associated with this chakra are:
Garnet, Ruby, Hematite,
Bloodstone, Smoky Quartz,
Obsidian, Tourmaline
and Onyx.
Although not all of these stones are red, they have special meaning to
the Root Chakra.
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