Clothes are important to us all for many different reasons. For some, its purely practical, clothes after all are generally a necessity unless we want to find ourselves getting arrested! For others, those dedicated followers of fashion, they represent image, success and wealth and of course there are those who choose to use clothes to express themselves, their beliefs or their culture. In choosing our clothes, one of the contributing factors will be colour. Take a look at your wardrobe and chances are you will see that there is a common theme in terms of your colour choices, usually consisting of 1 or 2 main colours. There will also be colours that never appear in your wardrobe, either because you simply don't like them, you feel they don't suit you or perhaps because you have just never felt brave enough to wear that colour.
But did you know that the colours we choose to wear can not only tell us a lot about our emotional and physical well being but can also have a positive or negative effect both on how we feel and also what we portray to others and our impact on them? We can have a direct impact on a situation through the non verbal communication of our colour choices and we can use clothing to balance and heal our Chakras!
Red(Root Chakra): Red is a very powerful colour and should be worn with care. If you want to make a strong, powerful, confident statement it is the perfect shade, however too much can cause others to feel intimidated and overshadowed. It is also the colour of passion and love, so a great colour to attract a mate!
If you are feeling insecure or unsafe, or when you need courage to face a challenging situation, choose red to give your Root Chakra a little boost. Avoid red if you are feeling angry or overexcited but do wear red if you need an energy boost.
Orange (Sacral Chakra): Orange is a very high energy colour and projects your fun side as well as being great when you need to get creative. If you are in need of a confidence boost then this is the colour to go for. Orange is a sociable colour and people will be naturally drawn to you when you wear it so if you find social situations difficult, orange is the perfect colour choice.
Yellow(Solar Plexus Chakra): Ah sunshine! Yellow is a colour packed with energy, positivity and joy, making it the perfect colour to wear to combat depression. It energises the brain so is great when you need to make decisions and take positive action. It projects a sunny personality and generates warmth and confidence. Yellow is a great confidence booster.
A word of caution....Red, Orange and Yellow are all very powerful colours and can be overpowering so wear with caution. They are statement colours so certainly make you stand out but can also cause strong reactions from others, particularly Red! Wearing too much of them can overstimulate, increase your stress levels or make you hyper so small amounts are better. Pairing them with their opposing colours can help you achieve balance, so for example, wear pink with red to soften, add blue with orange to calm and green with yellow to steady.
Green(Heart Chakra): Green is the colour of nature, representing balance, harmony and love. Green is the perfect colour to wear when you are going through a period of change or when you want to support to manage a situation with compassion and understanding. Feeling angry, green will bring a calming influence and is a great colour to wear when you are facing a confrontational situation and need to bring peace and calm.
Blue( Throat Chakra): The colour of peace, calm and communication, Blue is the perfect shade to wear when you are feeling stressed or angry. Its is also a great colour to wear when we need clarity of thinking or to communicate effectively. If you are avoiding blue then this may be an indication that you are feeling unable to be heard or intimidated. Darker shades of blue project calm, authority whilst lighter shades give a sense of loyalty and trustworthiness.
Purple(Third Eye Chakra): Purple is the colour most closely linked with spirituality. It is also a colour to be worn when you want to be noticed! Wearing purple shades will enhance your passion for life and help strengthen your connection with the spiritual world. It can help if you are under emotional or mental stress, providing calm and balance.
White(Crown Chakra): Wearing white will help reduce any feelings of disappointment. It represents fresh starts and new beginnings. Putting on a white blouse feels like being given an opportunity to start the day with a clean slate. Wearing a white garment, as long as it hasn't taken on any discoloration from too much laundering, can offer a fresh and bright outlook.
Don't forget you don't need to dress head to toe in the colour for it to be effective (no one looks good dressed like a satsuma!!) but if you feel you need a particular colour, try introducing it in small ways. Anything from a gorgeous scarf in your chosen colour to a fab pair of earrings or even a comfy pair of socks will do the trick.
Love and Light
Sharon x x
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