As a wiccan you learn that everything around you has its own energy, it's own vibrations. Certain things are known to alter or enhance these energies. Things like scents, sounds, or even gemstones. An easy to recognize example of this is when you hear a song that you haven't heard in a very long time and it immediately reminds you of the last time you heard it and how you felt at that time.
Colors are no different.
"Red cars are pulled over the most because people assume they are speeding." "Wear blue to court because it makes you look trustworthy."
One of the simplest and most effective ways to use color magic is to burn a candle whose color matches or compliments your intent. Other examples are altar cloths, garments, inks, papers, and fabric elements of talismans or amulets. Below is a simple reference guide for the basic colors and their uses:
Red
Magickal Properties: The color red symbolizes life's blood and has always been
associated with Wiccan Rituals in that sense. Passion, fire,
courage, strength, joy, life renewal, energy, health, motivation, desire.
Astrological
Correspondence: Aries, Scorpio and Mars.
Date & Sabbat
Correspondence: Tuesday. Yule (December 21) & Imbolc (February
2) & Litha (June 21)
Chakra Association: Base or Root~ Bones, teeth, nails, colon, prostate gland,
rectum, blood and blood cells. This chakra color adds power and support
to your system.
Aura
Association: Vitality, ambition, sexual power and leadership. A
healthy red aura indicates good health and are often seen in athletes.
Orange
Magickal Properties: Opportunities, happiness, mental alertness, kindness, material gain, removes feelings of abandonment and helps to seal a spell.
Astrological
Correspondence: Sun, Leo, Sagittarius
Date & Sabbat
Correspondence: Sunday. Samhain (October 31) Beltane (May 1)
Chakra Association: Sacral~ Pelvis, kidneys, womb, bladder, blood, lymph,
gastric juices, sperm, adrenaline. Orange breaks down barriers and cures
depression.
Aura
Association: Physical vitality, harmony. An orange aura can
indicate a need to reduce stress but is also seen around people who are very
outgoing.
Yellow
Magickal Properties: Energy of the sun, healing, friendship, strengthen
productivity, improve inventiveness, prosperity, self-esteem, beauty, life,
light, humility
Astrological
Correspondence: Mercury, Taurus, Leo, Libra
Date & Sabbat
Correspondence: Sunday. Litha (June 21) & Ostara (March 20)
Chakra Association: Solar Plexus~ Lower back, gall bladder, pancreas, liver,
spleen, digestive system. This color will remove negative
thinking.
Aura Association: Love, creativity, kindness. If a yellow aura is seen
it usually indicates incredible intellect, naturally seen in writers.
Green
Magickal Properties: Green has always been associated with the faerie folk, the
Greenman and God or Goddess of vegetation and forest. Healing,
transformation, New beginnings, financial gains, prosperity, hopefulness,
spring and immortality.
Astrological
Correspondence: Venus, Mercury, Aquarius, Cancer
Date & Sabbat
Correspondence: Wednesday & Friday. Beltane (May 1) & Yule
(December 21) & Ostara (March 20)
Chakra Association: Heart~ upper back, breasts, heart, lungs, air
circulation. This color heals all parts of the body.
Aura
Association: Balance and harmony. This color of aura shows a
trusting and loving nature, and is naturally associated with artists.
Apple Green
Magickal Properties: Healing, New beginnings, Cleansing
Astrological
Correspondence: Venus, Mercury, Aquarius, Cancer
Date & Sabbat
Correspondence: Wednesday & Friday. Beltane (May 1) & Mabon
(September 22)
Chakra Association: Heart~ upper back, breasts, heart, lungs, air
circulation. This color heals all parts of the body.
Aura
Association: This color of aura may indicate a person who spends a
little too much time in meditation.
Blue
Magickal Properties: Encourage wisdom, patience, peace, truth, loyalty, meditation, insight,
happiness, fidelity
Astrological
Correspondence: Moon, Virgo, Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces
Date & Sabbat
Correspondence: Monday & Friday & Wednesday. Yule (December
21)
Chakra Association: Throat~ Neck, throat, thyroid, lungs, windpipe,
ears. This color can help release mental confusion.
Aura
Association: Logical and intelligent. This type of aura
represents a natural healer and can indicate a very spiritual type of person.
Indigo
Magickal Properties: Angelic protection. Use for broken bones or broken pride
Astrological
Correspondence: Saturn, Capricorn
Date & Sabbat Correspondence: Saturday. Samhain (October 31)
Chakra Association: Brow (Third Eye)~ Face, central nervous system, nose,
sinuses, eyes, ears, pituitary gland. This color aids the emotionally
hurt.
Aura
Association: Artistic talents and wisdom. This aura association
is seen on people who are very gifted in magic and naturally clairvoyant.
Purple
Magickal Properties: Purple is a very spiritual hue and supports any spiritual
undertaking be it centering, wisdom or psychism. Justice, forgiveness and
humility.
Astrological
Correspondence: Jupiter, Gemini, Sagittarius, Pisces, Virgo, Libra
Date & Sabbat
Correspondence: Thursday. Samhain (October 31)
Chakra Association: Brow (Third Eye)~ Face, central nervous system, nose,
sinuses, eyes, ears, pituitary gland. This color aids the emotionally
hurt.
Aura
Association: Responsibility for others and Spiritual attainment, it is
not an aura that is usually seen on a person.
White
Magickal Properties: White is magickally neutral and represents the Goddess and
Ancient Mother. Safety, the divine self, enlightenment, cycle of life,
freedom, health, love, initiation.
Astrological
Correspondence: Pisces
Date & Sabbat
Correspondence: Monday. All Sabbats apply
Chakra Association: Crown~ Brain and pineal gland. This color can help
shy people become more outgoing.
Aura
Association: Inspiration and illumination. White is also a rare
aura color and can sometimes indicate a person is idealistic and often
"dreamy."
Black
Magickal Properties: To return energy to it's sender. Divination,
banishing spells, chaos, beginning of creation, rebirth, infinity. When
used along with the color white it represents opposites- male/female.
Astrological
Correspondence: None
Date & Sabbat
Correspondence: Saturday. Samhain (October 31) & Yule (December
21)
Chakra Association: None
Aura
Association: Generally accepted to signify blockages, negativity, or hiding oneself.
Gold
Magickal Properties: Solar energy and God. Leadership, logical thinking,
problem-solving, conscious awareness, health and recovery.
Astrological
Correspondence: Sun, Leo
Date & Sabbat
Correspondence: Sunday. Ostara (March 20) & Litha (June 21)
Chakra Association: Gold could be substituted for Yellow of the Solar
Plexus. This color will remove negative thinking.
Aura
Association: Unlimited potential, harmony and talent. This type
of aura indicates a person that many people are attracted to because of their
vibrant personality.
Silver
Magickal Properties: Moon magic, reality, astral travel, restore balance,
endurance, meditation, peace, freedom, connection to spirit.
Astrological
Correspondence: None
Date & Sabbat
Correspondence: Wednesday. Silver would be a perfect color for
Esbats or Full Moon Rituals & Litha (June 21)
Chakra Association: None
Aura
Association: Idealistic, able to adapt easily, high energy. This
is the aura of wisdom or someone who strives to attain it.
Brown and Bronze
Magickal Properties: Security, friendship, nature magick
Astrological
Correspondence: Scorpio, Capricorn
Date & Sabbat
Correspondence: Imbolc (February 2) & Lughnasadh (August 1) &
Mabon (September 22)
Chakra Association: None
Aura
Association: Bronze: Generous,
Humanitarian. Brown: Selfish
or someone who is in need of healing and is in a very fragile state.
Gray
Magickal Properties: Stabilizes a disturbed personality.
Astrological
Correspondence: None
Date & Sabbat
Correspondence: None
Chakra Association: None
Aura
Association: Unhappiness and low energy. This aura color can
often indicate a violent person or someone with negative energy.
Pink
Magickal Properties: Friendship, harmony, Calming, Self-love
Astrological
Correspondence: None
Date & Sabbat
Correspondence: Beltane (May 1) & Litha (June 21)
Chakra Association: None
Aura
Association: Financial success, selfless love. This aura
indicates a very romantic personality and someone who is very at peace with
themselves.
Peach
Magickal Properties: Gentle Strength and Joy
Astrological
Correspondence: None
Date & Sabbat
Correspondence: Imbolc (February 2) & Mabon (September 22)
Chakra Association: Peach could be substituted for Orange: Sacral~ Pelvis,
kidneys, womb, bladder, blood, lymph, gastric juices, sperm, adrenaline.
Orange breaks down barriers and cures depression.
Aura
Association: This aura color is associated with very compassionate and
understanding people.