Color & Signs
Although colors affect us on very
subtle levels, their influence is quite
potent. Think of how energized we feel when we see the first red buds of
spring and how gloomy our moods can be after a long spell of gray winter
days. Astrology teaches us that we are all born of a season, and that each
of the signs also corresponds with one of the four element: Fire, earth,
air, and water. The colors associated with each season and each element,
then, naturally work well for each of the signs, whether we wear them or
choose a candle of that shade for magical work. Here's a thumbnail
description of colors for each of the signs.
ARIES
Red is your color, Aries. Red stones, red gems, red clothes. That's what you
like best, and that's what makes you look and feel your best. It also
provides the energy you need when you're out there doing battle, which is
what your warrior personality loves best. Remember, however, that colors
affect our personalities and the type of magic we project in subtle, yet
powerful, ways. Whether you're choosing it for a candle-burning or deciding
what to wear, use red wisely. Red belongs to Mars, your ruling planet, the
ancient god of war, and his is not an energy to be taken lightly.
TAURUS
The earthy colors suit your sensual disposition best. Green, of course, is
quite empowering for you, too -- it's the color of spring, your season.
You're ruled by the lovely planet Venus, so you'll also be quite comfortable
in pastels, but no matter what color you wear, your beauty and grace are the
stuff legends are made of. Burn green candles to bring your natural gift for
prosperity to life, and pastels to stimulate your artistic, musical side.
Carry malachite and pyrite in your left pocket to attract the riches you
were born to own.
GEMINI
Since you so love having choices, it's no wonder you love each and every
shade of the rainbow equally. Gemini is the sign of duality and diversity,
born to wear coats of many colors, so your taste in clothing will show your
love of variety. Agates are a good stone for you, since they're associated
with Mercury, your ruling planet, and there are so many types to choose
from. For candle-burning, look to yellow or silver, colors as light as
Mercury is on his feet. After all, he's the only god with wings.
CANCER
Your ruling planet is the Moon, Cancer, so the colors she wears -- silver
and white -- are the ones that naturally correspond with your sign. Blues
and sea-greens will also go well with your water-sign disposition, and are
excellent colors for candles on your altar. Stay away from heavy, drastic
colors that will overwhelm you. Remember, water signs absorb from the
environment, and yours is an especially sensitive sign. To protect yourself,
choose moonstones or sapphires, and use chalcedony (a translucent, milky
quartz) to ease depression, smooth out your emotions, and ensure sweet
dreams.
LEO
Red appeals to you most, Leo, and suits your temperament, too. Remember that
red is a power color, though, and you're already quite a powerful sign, so
go easy. You'll probably also have a special fondness for yellow and gold,
the colors of your planet, the Sun. These are ideal choices for
candle-burning, as they'll conjure the warmth and light your sign is famous
for. When it comes to gems and stones, the royal ruby springs to mind
immediately, but have it set in that most royal of all metals -- gold.
Nothing suits a legend better.
VIRGO
In general, Virgo, since you're an earth sign, the earth tones suit you
best -- green, tan, and amber in particular -- lovely colors to wear while
tending your herb garden or sipping a cup of steaming camomile tea. The
agate and aventurine are your birthstones, both of which are associated with
Mercury, the planet you share with Gemini. Agates come in all colors, but
the type that seems to correspond best with your sign is the moss agate, a
lovely clear stone with feathery green fern-like threads running through it.
This stone is also well suited to gardening. For candle-burning, choose a
deep green or pink to promote good health.
LIBRA
Libra is ruled by Venus, so your best colors are soft Venusian pastels.
Pinks, lavenders, and baby blues are best, and match well with your
accommodating disposition. When you're looking for a color to bring your
natural vibrance out, however, wear royal blue. If you're looking for a new
lover, carry lapis lazuli, the stone known for its ability to bring together
opposites. Burn pink candles to enhance your natural talents for balancing
and attracting others to you.
SCORPIO
As far as colors go, there's no question about what's right for you,
Scorpio. You look best, and really feel best, too, in the two power
colors -- black, the color of night, and red, the color of passion. Black is
also associated with your ruling planet, Pluto, and red with Mars, who took
care of Scorpio before Pluto arrived. When candle-burning, be careful with
those colors, however -- they truly are powerful colors. To purify or bring
peace to an over-focused mind, burn white candles. To ground yourself, use
rutilated quartz, a stone perfectly suited to Scorpio since it's a stone
within a stone -- and, like you, is full of buried treasure.
SAGITTARIUS
Sagittarius love purple, and that's the best color for you to use when
working with candles to increase your prophetic talents and insight. Deep,
royal purple is the color of wisdom, and Sagittarius wants to learn
everything. When you're choosing anything other then clothing, you're more
likely to choose a variety of colors than a single one. This makes sense --
variety, after all, is the spice of life, and no sign quite loves life the
way that you do. Choose sodalite, sugilite, and amethyst to quicken your wit
and calm your restless mind.
CAPRICORN
Ordinarily, the colors you wear best are the earth tones -- browns, deep
greens, and russets. Although your planet, Saturn, is often associated with
the color gray, and although you certainly can wear that color well, keep in
mind that color affects mood. If you don't want to be toned down, wear
something a little more lively. Burn dark brown candles to ground yourself,
and green to promote prosperity. Stones that can be helpful to you in
business include the bloodstone, the green tourmaline, and the yellow
zircon. Malachite draws financial success.
AQUARIUS
Your color, Aquarius, without a single doubt, is electric blue. It's
noticeable even in the darkest places, you see, and you certainly do love to
stand out in a crowd. You're probably fond of other shades of blue, also
(and they're all wonderful colors for use in candle rituals). Try sky blue
to help with communication, since your ruling planet, Uranus, holds
jurisdiction over the skies. Although your birthstone is the amethyst, your
energies seem to blend well with stones that conduct ideas. Try aventurine
to enhance mental clarity and sphere, a greenish stone that's also reputed
to help in processing information.
PISCES
Neptune is your planet -- and she wears nothing but wispy pastel gowns that
swish when she walks. Those same pastels work equally well for you. Use
spring colors when you're burning candles -- yellows, pale blues, and
greens, and carry stones of those colors in your left pocket, too. If you
feel you need a little more energy, toss a couple of red stones in your
right pocket. This is the projective side, and red carried there will give
your personal presentation a fire "lift." Amethyst has always been your
stone of choice -- it's the stone of peace, and that's right up your alley.
The information above was taken from Llewellyn's Witches'
*Blessed Be*
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