Curious what the color represents spiritually?
Here’s what experts and research have to say.
Red symbolism.
Simply go out into the world and you’ll immediately find red symbolism everywhere.
And being the color of the root chakra, she says, it also represents the material world.
Color therapistWalaa AlMuhaiteebpreviously told mindbodygreenthat red is related to lust, passion, energy, and material things.
And this color’s rich symbolism isn’t anything new, with a long-standing reputation throughout history.
Not only that, but red may alter perceptions of time and even impact our metabolism.
In a dream:
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This can be a great thing, so long as it’s not all lust.
They don’t want boring.
They’re also very sexual, and sexual chemistry is important."
She does, however, recommend avoiding it if you’re stressed or having trouble sleeping.
And as feng shui expertAnjie Chopreviously explained to mindbodygreen, red is also a color of protection and vitality.
On the other hand, darker shades of red can indicate rage.
Ashby echoes this point, telling mindbodygreen that red people are often “very reactive.”
She adds that they can be naive as well but also vulgar and aggressive.
The root chakra:
As aforementioned, the color red represents theroot chakra, ourfoundational chakra.
It develops in our first seven years of life and deals with survival and security needs.
Here’show to balance your root chakra, in case you’re curious.
How to work with the color red.
“If you went to a party and wear a red dress, you’ll get noticed.
Look at the red carpet, right?
If you don’t want to stand out, don’t wear red,” she adds.
Lastly, AlMuhaiteeb previously told mindbodygreen thatred candlesare great for calling in material things.
FAQ
Why is red such a powerful color?
As such, it is considered a “power color.”
What emotions does red symbolize?
Red symbolizes many emotions, both positive and negative.
