Colors

Colors have a significant effect on all of our lives; we are constantly surrounded by color, no matter where we go, and we are frequently affected by colors. Science has proven that colors can alter not only one’s mood, but can also the way one thinks, positive and negative responses (according to personal associations with a particular color), and can even make a person eat more or less.
In magick, colors hold a significant symbolic meaning, which usually changes upon personal preference and experience. Each color has a vibration that we all unconsciously pick up; the goal of creating color correspondences is to match up aspects of life that vibrate on the same level as that color. Because individuals have different experiences throughout their lives, one may come to associate a specific color with a specific situation; a person who fears bees, for example, may not be fond of the color combination of yellow and black; a person who was hit by a red car may have negative attachments to red. This is why it is greatly encouraged for each individual practitioner to develop their own correspondences for aspects of life.
When creating a custom color correspondence, one should take into consideration both negative and positive aspects of that color. For example, red may mean lust, but it can also symbolize anger. Changing a color correspondence over time is perfectly fine, and happens as one grows spiritually.
Colors are used for a wide variety of things in magick – candle magick, string/cord magick, altar set-ups, for jewelry, offering stones, rituals, to represent/honor deities and spirits, and to put one in the proper mood for a specific magickal or ritual working. Another aspect of using color can be for color therapy – when you lack an energy or vibration in your life, selecting the appropriate color to surround yourself (be it clothing, makeup, jewelry, a blanket, paint, artwork, etc) can help make a more balanced individual. Since our color needs vary from day to day, color therapy is used primarily for clothing and accessories, which can be changed easiest daily.

Color Correspondences

Black
The Universe, Saturn
Mystery, secrecy, privacy, the unknown, hidden things, energy absorption, habits, fears, grief, sorrow, negativity, grudges, resentment, binding, banishment.

Blue
Element of Water
Peace, calm, relaxation, meditation, emotions, feelings, depression, sadness, lack of energy, the tide, the ocean, devotion, balance, hope, patience, stagnant, tranquility, ebb and flow.

Brown
Earth
The hearth, home, families, pets, animals, business, justice, the law, fairness,
strength, stubborn, travel, stability.

Gold
Sun
Solar energies, the God, warmth, excess, life, masculinity, fatherhood, luxuruy, worldly, finances, investments, achievements, long life, the Sabbats, yang. Orange may be used in substitution of Gold.

Green
The Element of Earth
Growth, plants, healing, nature, abundance, faeries, food, herbs, cooking, brewing, fertility, wealth, renewal, luck, jealousy, greed, envy, material possessions.

Orange
Sun
Solar energy, courage, authority, adaptability, encouragement, career, ambition, success, individuality, independence, self-confidence, success, individuality, independence, self-confidence, self-value, peace of mind, quick action, nagging, parties, celebrations, fun, the Sabbats.
Yellow may be used in quick substitution of orange.

Pink
Venus
Love, crush, emotional attachment, tenderness, affection, romance, companionship, friendship, bonding, clingy, youth, soulmate, the One, engagement, marriage, long-term commitment, compassion, gentleness, harmony, submissiveness, co-dependency.

Purple
Element of Akasha, Jupiter
Spirit, the Divine, cosmic forces, karma, fate, spirituality, magick, divination, astral work, psychic abilities, mystical, transformation.

Red
Element of Fire, Mars
Fire, blood, anger, rivalry, aggression, energy, passion, lust, sex, focus, physical activity, the Will, control, dominance, stamina, masculine energy, survival, determination, drive, war, impulse, spontaneity, obsession.

Silver
Moon
Lunar energies, the Goddess, femininity, cycles, motherhood, rebirth, reincarnation, purity, hormone balance, astral work, stars, psychic ability, dreams, the Third Eye, yin, Esbats.
White or purple may be used to substitute silver.

White
Moon
Spirit, purity, cleansing, consecration, protection, positivity, the light, truth, sincerity, forgiveness, the higher self, birth, marriage.
White can substitute for any other color, but must be charged with intention.

Yellow
Element of Air
Communication, travel, joy, happiness, friendship, social situations, groups, the mind, guidance, wisdom, imagination, creativity, ideas, change, counseling, thoughts, inspiration, plans, meeting new people, understanding, knowledge, studying, scheming, gossip, lies, rumors, prejudice, assumptions.