RED | Warm and powerful, the ray of strength and vitality. Increases body temperature, libido, heartbeat and circulation. Contra-indicated for fiery personalities and those with high blood pressure or inflamed conditions. Magenta (a brilliant mauvish-crimson) is a highly refined variant which is better tolerated by those who find other reds garish. It boosts vitality and is an adrenal tonic (helpful for nervous exhaustion). Then there is the pink ray, the softest variant of red suitable for just about everyone, but especially fragile types in need of a gentle revitaliser | YELLOW | Warm, the ray of the intellect. A good colour for energising the muscular system and the lymphatic system, also good for sluggish colon and for stimulating the mind. However, this colour may be too stimulating for those who suffer from nervous tension and insomnia. A variant of yellow is cream, which is generally regarded as a balancing colour with no contra-indications. | GREEN | Cool, the ray of harmony. Helps to allay anxiety and brings about peace and wellbeing. It is also a tonic, but it strengthens without stimulating. Soothes stomach and liver inflammation and calms the nerves. However, this colour is contra-indicated where there is anaemia. Turquoise is a variant of green and has a calming and soothing effect. It is helpful during periods of prolonged stress and where there is impaired resistance to every passing infection. A general tonic to the skin | BLUE | Cool, the ray of inspiration and a relaxant. Relieves inflammation (particularly of the skin), helpful where there is jaundice, lowers blood pressure, cools fevers, aids restful sleep and engenders tranquility. Dark blue is a variant and is said to speed the healing of broken bones and fractures. However, any shade of blue is contra-indicated where there is fatigue or depression.
| ORANGE | Warm and revitalising, imparting a sense of joyous rapture. Energises the thyroid gland, activates the respiratory system. Can often be used when red cannot - though like red, is contra-indicated where there is inflammation. Variants of the orange theme include peach (less exuberant, comforting and softening to the emotions) and gold (good for healing in general).
| INDIGO | Cool, the ray of intuition and a relaxant. Helps to reduce bleeding and excessive menstrual flow. Helpful for pain, inflammation and swelling; also tones muscles, nerves and skin. Purple is a variant of indigo, depressing the sex drive in order to enhance spiritual pursuits such as prayer and meditation. An inspirational colour. However, like blue, both indigo and purple are contra-indicated where there is depression.
| VIOLET | Cool, the ray of spirituality and a relaxant. Stimulates the pineal gland (the 'third eye'), while sedating the central nervous system. Helpful for stress and anxiety, insomnia, skin complaints and for relieving pain. However, it is contra-indicated when energy is required or where there is deep depression. Lavender is a paler variant of violet and can be used to soothe stress and alleviate insomnia.
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