RED
Root Chakra
The Spiritual Centre
Sonia Parker
Sonia Parker
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Spiritual Meaning & Symbolism of the Colour Red, the Colour for fire, passion & stability
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Number ~ 1
Element ~ Earth/Fire Chakra ~ Root Direction ~ South Planet ~ Mars Tarot ~ The Magician/The Wheel of Fortune/The Sun Tarot Suit ~ Wands Crystals ~ Red Jasper, Ruby, Smoky Quartz, Black Obsidian Totem Animals Salamander, Stag, Hare Trees ~ Birch, Vine Weekday ~ Sunday |
Key Words ~ Physical energy, life force, grounding, strength, fire, passion, stability & security
~~ Loving with all your strength fulfills the red ray ~~
~~ Loving with all your strength fulfills the red ray ~~
What is the Spiritual Meaning of Red?
The spiritual meaning of the colour red is fire, passion, desire, stability and security. Red is the first colour on the colour spectrum, it is the colour of the number 1 and base of life force energy. The importance of the colour red in our lives can not be overstated. We are spiritual beings having a physical life in this body at this moment in time. The two are inseparable. It is vital then that we maintain our health.
Red is symbolic of life and energy, our basic survival, our blood is red. It stimulates the neurons and adrenal gland. It builds our foundations. It is common knowledge that red is both the colour of love and the colour of hate. Colours are the same as everything else in life, they have an opposite. From passion to anger and vitality to aggression. Everyone has heard of the saying "to see red", the reality is this mental state will cause you disharmony and will lead to a state of disease. Once you appreciate this and understand it you will have the power to conquer disease. Love is the opposite vibration, so surround yourself with the love vibration of the colour red, this will lift you and will also lift others that are around you.
How Can You Use the Colour Red?
Wearing red will increase your energy levels and bring about that sense of importance. It is a great colour to wear in meetings or during sports activities. Think for a moment about 'the red carpet' and the importance of those that walk on it. It is a colour of power, dominance and being in charge. If you need more self confidence then this is the colour for you.
The spiritual meaning of the colour red is fire, passion, desire, stability and security. Red is the first colour on the colour spectrum, it is the colour of the number 1 and base of life force energy. The importance of the colour red in our lives can not be overstated. We are spiritual beings having a physical life in this body at this moment in time. The two are inseparable. It is vital then that we maintain our health.
Red is symbolic of life and energy, our basic survival, our blood is red. It stimulates the neurons and adrenal gland. It builds our foundations. It is common knowledge that red is both the colour of love and the colour of hate. Colours are the same as everything else in life, they have an opposite. From passion to anger and vitality to aggression. Everyone has heard of the saying "to see red", the reality is this mental state will cause you disharmony and will lead to a state of disease. Once you appreciate this and understand it you will have the power to conquer disease. Love is the opposite vibration, so surround yourself with the love vibration of the colour red, this will lift you and will also lift others that are around you.
How Can You Use the Colour Red?
Wearing red will increase your energy levels and bring about that sense of importance. It is a great colour to wear in meetings or during sports activities. Think for a moment about 'the red carpet' and the importance of those that walk on it. It is a colour of power, dominance and being in charge. If you need more self confidence then this is the colour for you.
Tarot Life Personality & Soul Purpose Cards Associated with the Colour Red
The tarot cards associated with No 1 are The Magician, The Wheel of Fortune and The Sun, if The Magician is your soul purpose card then red will also be your personality colour.
If you vibrate on the red ray you will always want to see fairness and justice and want to do what is right. Reds are also very deeply connected to their roots and love family life and to hear of the history. As they are the number one they do tend to be a bit selfish and tend to look after themselves. They are successful and are often great leaders. So No 1 is the beginning and 10 is the complete circle and a time to start again, for every new beginning the passion and desires of red are needed. Reds have an amazing sense of their own personal power, a unique quality.
The Mars energy indicates action, drive and passion. Red is also the colour of our base chakra, our need for security. If we look at no 14 Temperance in the tarot we can see the angel has red wings. This can be interpreted two ways, either to demand our attention to the love, and life force energy that surrounds us, or to keep our outbursts in check.
The tarot cards associated with No 1 are The Magician, The Wheel of Fortune and The Sun, if The Magician is your soul purpose card then red will also be your personality colour.
If you vibrate on the red ray you will always want to see fairness and justice and want to do what is right. Reds are also very deeply connected to their roots and love family life and to hear of the history. As they are the number one they do tend to be a bit selfish and tend to look after themselves. They are successful and are often great leaders. So No 1 is the beginning and 10 is the complete circle and a time to start again, for every new beginning the passion and desires of red are needed. Reds have an amazing sense of their own personal power, a unique quality.
The Mars energy indicates action, drive and passion. Red is also the colour of our base chakra, our need for security. If we look at no 14 Temperance in the tarot we can see the angel has red wings. This can be interpreted two ways, either to demand our attention to the love, and life force energy that surrounds us, or to keep our outbursts in check.
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Spirit Animal
A spirit animal that resonates with the root chakra and the colour red is the stag. The stag is a symbol of authority, of knowledge and independence. He is the great protector, protecting all those around him. They feel safe when the stag is around, he is the protector of the forests and all of the creatures that reside there. He is here to remind you to stand in your own power, to remain calm, and patient. You true power lies within, do not allow others to dim your light. Put yourself first each and every time.
A spirit animal that resonates with the root chakra and the colour red is the stag. The stag is a symbol of authority, of knowledge and independence. He is the great protector, protecting all those around him. They feel safe when the stag is around, he is the protector of the forests and all of the creatures that reside there. He is here to remind you to stand in your own power, to remain calm, and patient. You true power lies within, do not allow others to dim your light. Put yourself first each and every time.
Crystal
The negative aspects of red are the emotions and anger it can provoke, crystals can help calm these emotions and turn the negative feelings into positive ones. A great crystal for the base chakra is Smoky Quartz (find out more here). There is a jewel to be found in every teardrop...emotions are a normal and necessary part of life. This crystal will bring things into balance and keep you grounded, cleansed and protected.
The negative aspects of red are the emotions and anger it can provoke, crystals can help calm these emotions and turn the negative feelings into positive ones. A great crystal for the base chakra is Smoky Quartz (find out more here). There is a jewel to be found in every teardrop...emotions are a normal and necessary part of life. This crystal will bring things into balance and keep you grounded, cleansed and protected.
And lastly red is always seen as the colour of love, it is the international colour for 'stop' because it is the second most visible colour, it captures attention, so if you are looking to capture someone's attention ... wear red!!
~~ Loving with all your strength fulfills the red ray ~~
COLOUR MAGIC by Sonia Parker
How to Use Colour to Enhance Your Energy
Colour is everywhere and in everything. We are surrounded by it. Every colour has it is own energy vibration. We can utilise this in many ways depending on our current situation. Feelings and emotions can be brought into balance using the energy of colour.
The rainbow is a combination of all colours bringing them to one in perfect harmony. It symbolizes the interconnection between sky and earth, spiritual and physical and the unity to all that is. It is a symbol of unbelievable natural beauty. The rainbow offers us the opportunity for transformation and choice, there is always another way to see something are we prepared to see this new perspective. All four of natures’ elements are needed to allow the rainbow to manifest, the sun (fire) provides the energy rays, the rain (water) or suspended momentarily in the sky (air) and the rainbow appears with both ends on the ground (earth), how amazingly beautiful. When you combine all of the natures’ elements, all of these energies, you have the perfect unity...when all of these are in balance in your own life you too have perfect harmony.
How to Use Colour to Enhance Your Energy
Colour is everywhere and in everything. We are surrounded by it. Every colour has it is own energy vibration. We can utilise this in many ways depending on our current situation. Feelings and emotions can be brought into balance using the energy of colour.
The rainbow is a combination of all colours bringing them to one in perfect harmony. It symbolizes the interconnection between sky and earth, spiritual and physical and the unity to all that is. It is a symbol of unbelievable natural beauty. The rainbow offers us the opportunity for transformation and choice, there is always another way to see something are we prepared to see this new perspective. All four of natures’ elements are needed to allow the rainbow to manifest, the sun (fire) provides the energy rays, the rain (water) or suspended momentarily in the sky (air) and the rainbow appears with both ends on the ground (earth), how amazingly beautiful. When you combine all of the natures’ elements, all of these energies, you have the perfect unity...when all of these are in balance in your own life you too have perfect harmony.
