Meaning of the colour Orange
“Orange is the colour of the sun. It is vital and a good colour generally, indicating thoughtfulness and consideration of others.” -Edgar Cayce.
Orange is the colour of many fruits and vegetables, think oranges, carrots, pumpkins and sweet potatoes. It especially reminds us of the beautiful hues of the setting sun and the tonalities of autumn.
It is the colour of emotions, youth, optimism and enthusiasm. It is capable of uplifting and
encouraging action and sociability. It is often seen as symbol of freedom, creativity, spontaneity and warmth.
On the downside, Orange can also mean superficiality, impatience, exhibitionism and domination. If you are on a diet, beware of Orange as it stimulates appetite!
For Western society Orange is the colour most associated with amusement, the unconventional, extroversion, warmth, fire, energy and activity.
Because of its high visibility, Orange can serve as a warning because it stands out in dim light and water. Together with red and yellow, Orange has been used to indicate danger or caution.
The colour came to be associated with Protestantism, due to the participation by the House of Orange, one of the most influential royal houses of Europe, on the Protestant side in the French Wars of Religion.
Because it symbolises activity, Orange is often used as the colour of political and social movements.
For Confucianism, yellow is the colour of perfection and nobility; red is the colour of happiness and power. Yellow and red are compared to light and fire, spirituality and sensuality, apparently opposite but complementary. From their union came transformation, the colour Orange.
In Feng shui, Orange represents friendship, wisdom, concentration and it’s the colour of creativity. It attracts contentment, playfulness and romanticism. It is used in locations where a lot of social activity takes place, such as schools or companies, living rooms or children’s bedrooms.
The Archangel Uriel, the angel of fire and wisdom is associated with the colour Orange.
Orange is associated with Svadhishthana, the Sacral chakra.
Orange Crystals
Orange crystals encourage mental, emotional and physical healing. They help fight stress, stimulate the body, encourage creativity and cheerfulness.
They are not recommended if you are easily upset or struggle to find calm within.
Carnelian
It’s used for courage, vitality, protection, to calm anger and jealousy, to help with big decisions.
crystal system: Trigonal
Sunstone
It promotes self-empowerment. It’s ideal to boost morale and optimism and to see the positive side of things.
crystal system: Triclinic
Zincite
It stimulates creativity, vitality and positivity. This crystal can also re-energise and strenghten the body.
crystal system: Hexagonal
Wulfenite
Use it to see the positive in life, for inspiration, creativity, perseverance, inner-strength and letting go of fear.
crystal system: Tetragonal
Sphalerite
It’s used to shift perspective, for protection, strength, a return to reality, focus and clarity.
crystal system: Cubic