Black

Banishing negativity, Absorbing negativity, Outer space. Black is the absence of all colors. Its absorption powers are great. Used mostly to cast away baneful energies, or to absorb illness or nasty habits Male. The color of absorption, quiet power, self-control, restriction, depression sickness, but new changes, rebirth. Wisdom, The void of all colors, it has the ability to absorb. Control, Resilience, Discipline. Has the aspects of all elements.

Personality:
The Personality of a black person is that of someone who can and often dwells in his own dark recesses. This person loves to stand out almost as much as the red! A strong silent type but a force to be reckoned with if crossed. Usually also a "night owl" as the darkness seems to be their safe place. However, the same things that make the "black" person so unique, has also the tendency to dwell on things and has more bouts of depression than most others. Although jovial on the outside, this person tends to keep a lot of secrets, even with her/himself!

Uses:
Used widely for banishing negative thoughts and situations, reversing, uncrossing, binding negative forces, releasing, removing confusion contact with spirits, truth, repel dark magick defensive spells (can be used with red). Can also be used with other colors when drawing and banishing at the same time. In the Auras, could indicate a sickness, disease or depression.

Correspondences:
Element: Air
Direction: East
Planet: Saturn
Day: Saturday
Number: 6

Magickal tool Sword or wand

Scent/Oil:
Holly, Juniper, Yew, Myrrh, Cypress, Pine, Apple, Yarrow, Rowan, Vervain, Peppermint, Basil

Plant/Herb:
Oak, Yew, Beech, Elm, Comfrey, Holly, Ivy, Horsetail, Reeds, Solomon's Seal, Mullein, Cedar, Clove, Cypress, Rue, Betony, Elder, Fern, Yarrow, Cayenne, Dragons Blood, Mandrake, Flax.

Wood:
Oak, Ash, Aspen, Birch, Hazel, Rowan

Stones:
Onyx, Jet, Obsidian, Black Quartz, Black Star Sapphire, Agate, Tektite, Pyrite, Diamond, Moonstone, Galena, Pumice


Blue

Healing, Psychism, Patience, Happiness, Tranquility, Flexibility, Change. Blue is the color of Water. Most commonly used to help sleeping disorders, to help relax the conscious mind, and to awaken the psychic mind.

Male and Female. The color of emotion calming tranquility, communication, mental, written and oral skills, sleep, peace, loyalty, good will, purifying and protection, hope, sincerity. The color of the Poet or Bard. Children, mature love and commitment. Truth and patience. The sky, sleep, twilight change, new interests, guidance, and freedom.

Personality:
The personality of a blue person is one that speaks of sensitivity and introspection. A color of communication this person is that of a poet, an artist. Has a leaning towards being in love the "idea" of family and home. Loyal, conscientious and can keep a secret very well. Observant and at times can be a bit too analytical. When feeling insecure, may have a tendency to over-criticize. Stable and responsible. Also may be a little more psychic than he/she believes themselves to be.

Uses:
Used for achieving equilibrium to learn peace and patience, to aid in communications, honor health and friendships, dreams, sleep, inspiration, occult power and harmony in the home, meditations and Water Magick.
Correspondences:
Element: Water
Direction: West
Planet: Neptune/Mercury

Day Monday/Moon = Light Blues – peace, patience Wednesday/Mercury = Blues – friendships, creativity, dreams Thursday/Jupiter = Royal Blue – honor, happiness Saturday/Saturn = Dark Blues – communication
Number 5

Magickal tool;
Wand, Cauldron, and Chalice

Scent/Oil:
Lily of the Valley, Honeysuckle, Cedar, Basil, Jasmine, Sweet pea, Lotus

Plant/Herb:
Carnation, Honeysuckle, Orange, Heather, Cypress, Hazel, Oak Moss, Mallow, Aloe Vera, Buttercup (communication), Daffodil, Baby's Breath

Stones:
Azurite, Turquoise, Coral, Blue Opal, Tanzanite, Sapphire, Chrysacola, Hematite, Sodalite, Blue Laced Agate, Lapis Lazuli (children), Aguamarine, Sapphire


Brown

Animals, The home. Most commonly used for working with animals, usually in combination with other colors.
<>br> Female. The color of Earth Energy. Grounding exercise, success through labor, centering consciousness, organization, sometimes solitude, honest and straightforward. Solidity, the soil, practicality. Another very mutable color combining the prosperity of green and the intellect of yellow.

Personality:
The personality of the brown person is, of course, stable, practical, lots of common sense. A hard worker, usually happy doing things with the hands and animals. Usually a very warm and cozy feel to their homes. Loves security. Once they have made up their minds though, it is hard to change it. And when you argue, their commonsense and logic along with their honesty and down-to-earth manner, you have got a healthy opponent. Sometimes, too much of a homebody, can get stuck in a rut and be compl etely happy. Not really after the lime light nor the big bucks, this person likes things the way they are and if you leave them with their home and a bunch of animals, they are extremely happy, thank you.

Uses:
Used widely for centering or grounding oneself and improving life on a material basis, building, study, house and home, and concentration depending on the hue for the magick and works well when combined with other colors, such as yellow and orange. Healing plants and animals, finding lost items, partnerships, gardening and decision making.

Correspondences:
Element Earth
Direction North
Planet Earth

Day Monday/Moon – Tan brownsFriday/Venus – All brownsSaturday/Saturn – Dark browns

Number 2 and 3

Magickal tool Wand, Salt, Goblet

Scent/Oil Birch, Cherry, Cloves, Lilac, Rosemary, Orange blossom, Bergamot, Comfrey, Linden, Patchouli, Myrrh

Plant/Herb Corn, Tansy, Ginseng, Willow, Lily, Ivy, Grains, Oats, Mushrooms, Orange tree, Almond, Begonia, Daisy. All the aspect of the colors green and yellow.
Stones Rock crystal, Smokey quartz, amber, some Tiger Eye, Sandstone, Granite, Pumice


Gold

Male. The color of richness, fortune, power, promotions, understanding and strength. Has the powers of the Sun and the cosmic influences.

Personality - The personality of a gold person is one of understanding and steadiness. One who loves softness, luxury, and harmony. A clear thinking, rational person who may at times be a bit materialistic but is tempered by spirituality. This is an individual, a person who stands out from the crowd, and loves the admiration. Usually stands very erect with graceful lines when striding. Sees beauty in antiques and wood. Loves sturdy, strong materials and is quite practical most times. Usually lucky in all that they pursue. Intellectual with a good and dry sense of humor. Unimposing but his/her presence doesn't let that happen.

Uses:
Used widely for increasing understanding, and knowledge, harmonizing of will and emotions, hopes, fortune money healing, strength and cosmic influences, skill sought, success, the Sun's magick and earth energies, too. Can be combined with orange for fast luck and yellow for understanding and clarity and silver for higher divinations.

Correspondences:
Element Fire
Direction South
Planet Sun

Day Sunday – Mental/Physical action Monday – Mental actions Wednesday – Physical actions

Number 2, 3, 0

Magickal tool:
Incense burner, candle magick

Scent/Oil:
Frankincense, Patchouli, Cinnamon, Marigold, Ginger, Cedar, Musk, Tonka, all the colors of yellow and some orange

Plant/Herb:
Sunflower, Marigold, Buttercup, St. Johns Wort, Chamomile, Mistletoe, Saffron, Begonia, Geranium, Morning glory, Snapdragon, Daffodil, Rosemary, Daisy
Stones:
Gold, Petrified wood, Topaz, Yellow diamond, Pyrite, Yello Jacinth, Citrine, Clear quartz, Chrysolite, Goldstone, Malachite, some Tiger Eyer, Carnelian


Green

Money, Prosperity, Employment, Fertility, Growth, Healing. Green is the color of Earth. It is also the color of the fertility of Earth, for it echoes the tint of chlorophyll. Most commonly used for those who seek financial aid or advancement.


Grey

Total Neutrality


Orange

Attraction, Energy, Adaptability, Stimulation. Most commonly used to attract specific influences or objects.

Male. The color of mental agility, balancing, business, legal problem, eloquence and speech, health, ambition, personal creativity, memory and sharing. A mutable color, it combines the intellect of yellow and the vitality of red. Exuberant and inventive! Many neutralizing aspects can be attributed.

Personality:
The personality of the orange person is that of a very agreeable chap! Extroverted. Combines the many qualities of red and yellow. It is the fire passion and the air of intellect, a mutable, adaptable person. At times can appear to be a bity "wishy washy". An excitable, sociable, and really quite good-natured soul. Love of travel and learning, and needs a bit of curbing on the old spending habits. A bit impulsive only at time as the yellow aspect brings in the logic. Likes to delve deep but soon finds another subject to dissect. Methodical and orderly. Would make a very good teacher.

Uses:
Used widely for controlling runaway emotions, promoting personal creativity, increasing memory, career, legal issues, healing nervous disorders, balance and neutrality, organization, travel, writing, business transactions and obtaining information. Cooperation. Can enhance breaking of spells or to bring about a quick change.

Correspondences:
Element Air/Fire
Direction East/South
Planet Mercury/Mars

Day Tuesday - Physical Action Wednesday - Mental Action Sunday - Both Actions

Number 2

Magickal tool:
Wand and Censer

Scent/Oil:
Dill, Lily of the Valley, Savory, Honeysuckle, Sweet pea, Jasmine, Lavender.

Plant/Herb:
Fern, Lily of the Valley, Marjoram, Savory, Valerian, Vervain, Alstonia, Buckwheat, Calamint, Snapdragon, Flax, Senna, Wandering Jew, Mugwort, Rue, the same as the red and yellow for enhancements, Fenugreek, Gardenia

Wood:
Hazel, Beech, Lemon Tree, Maple, Lime, Orange

Stones:
Moss Agate, Carnelian, Alexandrite, Orange Sapphire, Quartz, Orange Calcite, Petrified Wood


Pink

Love, Friendship, Compassion, Relaxation. Pink can be used to promote self-love, and is ideally used for all forms of emotional union.


Purple

Power, Healing severe diseases, Spirituality, Religion. Most commonly used to enhance magickal and spiritual power, or as an aid in healing, accompanied by blue.


Red

Maintaining health, Bodily strength, Physical energy, Sex, Passion, Courage, Protection and Defensive magick. This is the color of Fire. Red is most commonly associated with Life and Death, for this is the color of the blood that is spent both in childbirth and in injury.


Silver

The thread of cosmic intelligence. An invisible silver cord is said to attach us to "the other side". It stills the emotions and is the great natural emotional tranquilliser. Silver illuminates and pierces; it lights up the path. It penetrates and lays bare. The silvered mirror reflects: it can reveal that a person is full of illusion and living a life that doesn't exist.

Negative silver shows up in relationships in which there is no substance, just delusion. People who fall in love with stars of the silver screen are under the negative of silver. Professions that create make-believe work under the silver's influence.

Silver resolves disputes. It takes an unbiased stand."
Silver and the body: Feminine aspects, tranquilliser, stress, calming, hormone imbalance, harmony.

Silver opposites:
Increasing - decreasing

Positive Silver Keywords:
Revealing, contemplative, impartial, astute, flowing.
Negative Silver Keywords:
Deceitful, disconnected, slippery, unauthentic."


White

Protection, Purification. White contains all colors. It is linked with the Moon. Most commonly used to aid in purification and protection rituals, or any ritual with a positive aspect.


Yellow

Intellect, Confidence, Divination, Communication, Eloquence, Movement, Travel. Yellow is the color of Air. Most commonly used to enhance visualization, and to stimulate the conscious mind. Favorite color of students and Tarot readers.











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