Meaning of the colour Violet
“This is the violet hour, the hour of hush and wonder when the affectations glow and valour is reborn, when the shadows deepen along the edge of the forest, and we believe that, if we watch carefully, at any moment we may see the unicorn.” – Bernard DeVoto
Violet is the colour of wisdom, creativity, sensitivity and spirituality. It inspires imagination, individuality and extravagance.
Traces of Violet pigment were found in prehistoric caves, making it, together with black, one of the oldest colours used by humans.
In the Byzantine Empire, Violet was the colour of emperors and priests, because the famous Tyrian purple derived from the murex sea snail was expensive to produce. Similarly, Polynesians, Aztecs and Mayans used marine creatures to extract the colour Violet for their royal and religious vestments.
In Medieval and Renaissance times, Violet was reserved for European university professors and portraits of the Virgin Mary and the Angels.
For the Catholic Church, Violet symbolises humility and is worn daily by bishops, archbishops and cardinals.
In Japan, Violet wasn’t introduced until the Heian period 794-1185 A.D., when it was extracted from plants.
Curiously only two flags in the world have the colour Violet: Dominica, with its Sisserou parrot, and Nicaragua, in the rainbow.
Violet is the colour of the Ascended Master St. Germain and his purifying flame.
In Feng Shui violet-purple is associated with the element Fire, spirituality and the directions North-East and South-West.
Purple and Violet are both associated to Zadkiel, the Archangel of mercy.
Violet – and similar colours – Crystals
Violet crystals are used in meditation, to connect to higher realms and to your Higher-Self.
Calm, poise and serenity are the main qualities of these crystals.
Violet, purple and indigo crystals are not recommended if you are a person who overthinks, are very calm or not ready to see your spiritual side.
Amethyst
It’s used to promote a deeper connection with spirituality, to regain calm, against insomnia, to support when in an emotional state.
crystal system: Trigonal
Purpurite
It helps to break an unwanted habit, to lift your spiritual vibration, gain guidance, mental clarity and physical energy.
crystal system: Orthorhombic
Charoite
It is useful for motivation, insights, self-love, self-appreciation; to calm down and stop worrying.
crystal system: Monoclinic
Lepidolite
It is recommended to break addictions, as an emotional pickup, to stop nightmares, for concentration, focus and independence.
crystal system: Monoclinic
Sugilite
It’s helpful for self-forgiveness, mental rest, unconditional love, positive thoughts, self-healing and to de-stress
crystal system: Hexagonal