Colour can often have reference attributing to symbolic meanings or significance this can be to objects, events, relationships etc. Red is hot. It's a strong color that conjures up a range of seemingly conflicting emotions from passionate love to violence and warfare.
Good Red * Red letter day - important or significant occasion
* Red carpet treatment - make someone feel special, treat them as if they are a celebrity
* Roll out the red carpet - same as above
* Red sky in the morning, sailor's warning; red sky at night, sailor's delight - pay attention to good and bad warning signs
* Paint the town red - celebrate, go out partying
* Red eye - an overnight flight
Bad Red * Seeing red - to be angry
* Red herring - something that deceives or distracts attention from the truth
* In the red - being overdrawn at the bank or losing money
* Red flag - denotes danger, warning, or an impending battle
Good Black * Black tie - formal (as in formal party attire)
* Black belt - expert (especially in martial arts)
* Blackwash - bring things out in the open In the black - having money, doing well in business
* Men in black - government agents
* Black box - equipment or apparatus
* Pitch black - dark as night, very black
Bad Black * Black out - Loss of consciouness or the act of erasing something
* Blackout - loss of electricity or turning out the lights
* Black eye - damage such as damage to one's reputation, slander, unpopular
* Black-hearted - evil
* Blackguard - a scoundrel
* Black sheep - an outcast from a family or from society
* Black market - illegal trade (goods or money)
* Blackmail - obtaining something by threat
* Blacklist - list of people or organizations to boycott, avoid, or punish
:: Issue
Endorsement of something or someone, need/want approval. 'Seal of approval'.
:: Metaphysical Law
The Law of Action - Moving into Life No matter what we feel or know, no matter what our potential gifts or talents, ONLY ACTION BRINGS THEM TO LIFE!
:: Symbolic Colour
The colour of Blood and Fire. Red is strength and power, dazzling stimulating, heat, intensity, activity and passion. Activity red for traffic lights, red light barring entry to film or broadcasting studios, as well as being the red lamp which used to mark the entry to licensed brothels which is contradictory since instead of forbidding access, it invites it! American Indians as young people of both sexes painted themselves with red which would arouse their strength and quicken their desire. Red acquired healing properties and became an indispensable healing colour all used in countless traditions.
:: Positive Aspects Of The Root
Great calmness, able to release past issues, improved self-survival instincts, good circulation, strength and courage.
:: Negative Aspects Of The Root
Anger, resentment, lust, exploding temper and stuck in the past.
:: Musical Note
Each chakra vibrates at a different frequency. When in balance, the chakra will resonate with the musical note C.
:: Moon Cycle And Season
Bat Moon 26th July to 22nd August.
Keywords Attract, Unify and Purpose.
:: Element
Fire.
:: Aztec's Deities / Mayan Gods
Xiuhtecuhtli - God of Fire and Time Symbolises Initiation and Impregnation
:: Suggested Sacred Sites / Earths Chakras
Orions Belt, Thornborough, Yorkshire.
Externsteine Rocks, Germany
Holy Well Bath Hot Spring's
:: Where Is Your Red/Black
Are you wearing Red or Black today?
Does this colour feature regularly in your life?
How do you feel about this colour?