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What Color Are You?

What Color Are You?

By Christina Leon, Staff Writer

Color can have a profound effect on how we feel both mentally and physically without our realizing it. Color has been used as healing tool for thousands of years.  Hippocrates was given the title “The Father of Modern Medicine” and his only healing tools were color crystals, salves, dyes and oils.  Hippocrates along with the ancient Egyptians and the Native American Indians used color and colored light to heal. Below is a list of the 7 colors of the spectrum that are visible to the naked eye. Each has an affect on our physical and emotional bodies. These are important to keep in mind in order to create the mood you are seeking.

Characteristics of Red

Positive Balance

Assertive – Brave – Calm – Centered – Grounded – Decisive – Direct – Dynamic – Energetic – Faithful – Firm – Independent – Initiator – Involved – Leader – Passionate -

Practical – Quick – Responsible – Revolutionary - Risk-Taker – Secure – Stable – Sincere – Spontaneous – Strong – Sturdy – Vigorous – Warm

Too Little Red

Avoiding – Closed – Feeble – Flighty – Incautious – Insecure – Instable – Irritable – Passive – Suspicious – Tired of Life – Unfaithful – Uninvolved

Too Much Red

Angry - Brutally Honest – Dictatorial – Egotistical – Insatiable – Invulnerable –  Irresponsible – Naughty – Oppressive – Possessive – Stubborn – Unfair – Violent – Wrathful

Characteristics of Orange

Positive Balance

Ambitious – Artistic – Athletic – Clairsentient – Competitive – Confident – Constructive- Creative- Energetic – Entertaining – Exuberant – Friendly – Generous – Gregarious – Handy – Humanistic – Humorous – Imaginative – Independent – Intuitive – Loving – Optimistic – Outgoing – Spontaneous – Warm

Too Little Orange

Antisocial – Clingy – Cowardly – Fearful – Frigid – Irresponsible – Listless – Shy - Timid

Too Much Orange

Destructive – Dishonest – Distrustful – Exhibitionist – Flamboyant – Irresponsible – Liar – Messy – Overindulgent – Power-seeking – Proud – Talkative – Tendency towards alcohol and drug abuse – Thief

Characteristics of Yellow

Positive Balance

Cheerful – Clear Thinking – Conscientious – Expressive – Flexible – Fun – Intelligent – Kind – Logical – Methodical – Multi-Tasker – Outgoing – Punctual – Simple – Skillful – Straightforward – Thoughtful – Trusting – Witty

Too Little Yellow

Absent-minded – Confused – Detached  - Indecisive – Insecure – Lacks confidence – Mellow – Secretive – Suspicious

Too Much Yellow

Argumentative – Arrogant – Calculating – Controlling – Critical – Egocentric – Exaggerates – Intolerant – Pessimistic – Perfectionist – Self-centered – Sly – Stingy – Thrifty – Unfeeling

Characteristics of Green

Positive Balance

Adaptable – Balanced – Calm – Caregiving – Comforting – Discriminating – Family Oriented – Flexible – Forgiving – Gentle – Happy – Harmonious – Helpful – Hopeful – Humble – Kind – Loving – Nurturing – Open hearted – Romantic – Self controlled – Sensitive - Sympathetic

Too Little Green

Anxious – Apathetic – Clingy – Denies emotions – Easily despondent – Lazy – Lacks Judgment – Suspicious

Too Much Green

Complainer – Cries Easily – Cruel – Envious – Greedy – Jealous – Heaviness – Mean – Messy – Oversensitive – Petty – Resentful – Self Centered – Sloppy – Spiteful – Tardy – Unforgiving

Characteristics of Blue

Positive Balance

Affectionate – Broad Minded – Calm – Clear Sighted – Content – Detailed – Devoted – Diplomatic – Faithful – Honest – Idealistic – Innovative – Inspirational – Modest – Nostalgic – Patient – Polite – Reserved – Stable – Tactful – Truthful

Too Little Blue

Apathetic – Distrusting – Lacks Faith – Liar – Suspicious – Unorganized

Too Much Blue

Arrogant – Authoritative – Calculating – Critical – Dogmatic – Domineering – Fanatical – Mentally Cruel – Patronizing – Pedantic – Repetitive – Sarcastic – Scheming – Skeptical of Change – Snobbish – Stubborn – Talkative – Ultra Conservative

Characteristics of Indigo

Positive Balance

Abstract – Active - Conscientious – Environmentalist – Fearless – Friendly – Idealist – Imaginative – Involved – Kind - Non Conformist – Psychic – Practical – Proteactive – Reformist – Spiritual – Spontaneous – Thoughtful – Truthful – Unconventional – Visionary – Wise

Too Little Indigo

Impractical – Lacking in Faith – Lacking in Truth – Timid – Uncoordinated

Too Much Indigo

Afraid – Alcoholic – Alienated – Delusional – Drug Addict – Imprecise – Inefficient – Intolerant – Introverted – Judgmental – Paranoid – Passive – Remote – Sad – Self Centered – Suicidal – Undisciplined – Unsuccessful

Characteristic of Violet

Positive Balance

Charismatic – Charming – Fair – Flexible – Friendly – Humble – Humanistic – Idealistic – Intuitive – Mediator – Noble – Self Sacrificing – Spiritual

Too Little Violet

Alienated – Confused – Narrow Minded – Unfaithful

Too Much Violet

Calculating – Critical – Destructive – Exhibitionist – Fanatical – Intolerant – Megalomaniac – Nymphomaniac – Punishing – Snobbish – Superiority Complex

After you read each of the color characteristics think about which best describes you at this moment in time.  Does your color or preference change with time?  Yes it does.  We change our needs and behaviors as our lives change.  Use the color you need each day in your wardrobe, your diet, your visualizations during meditation and however you can to bring balance and harmony into your life.