Where Energy Flows

Some of the associations to the colour blue are the sky (heaven, higher source and wisdom) and water (the emotions). In feng shui, blue is related to the bagua for Self-Knowledge, wisdom and higher truth. In the chakra system, it is related to the throat.

There are several aspects to element of water related to different emotional states. In a balanced state, water and emotions flow freely and easily. In an overactive state, water and emotions flood or burst free. In an under-active state, water and emotions are blocked or frozen.

Blue is related to insight, intuition, wisdom, finding meaning in life, and your spiritual connections. The deeper hued blues - sky and cobalt, help you understand who you are. Use for greater communication and speaking your truth.

If you are low on energy, feel depressed, or find yourself feeling isolated and withdrawn, keep blue in your environment to a minimum. Increase blue in your environment if you find yourself unable to express your feelings. Turquoise blue is especially uplifting and supports communication.

Healing Uses

• Reduce anxiety and bring calmness 
• Lower blood pressure
• Relief from pain (headaches)
• Relieve pain and irritation from burns, stings, insect bites or other skin problems
• Reduce fever, relieve tired eyes, and cool hot flashes in menopause
• Problems with the voice or throat
• Reduce claustrophobia
• Ease breathing difficulties
• Increase intuition, clarity and psychological protection (esp. dark blue).

Blue in the Home

Because it is a yin colour related to nighttime and restfulness, it is a good colour for bedrooms. However some shades of blue have a cold feeling. By using contrasting accent colours you can keep the restful qualities of blue while warming it up. Of course blues that tend more towards turquoise do not have this problem because they have more yellow in them and are warmer.

Blue is also a great choice for a meditation room or a therapy room, but not for any rooms that are social, such as the family room, dining room or study. Blue is the most recessive colour in the spectrum and - especially light blue - can successfully be used to make a small room appear to be larger that it actually is.

There are many shades of blue and it is said to be most people’s favourite colour. Is blue your favourite colour? Which shade of blue?

Copyright Deborah Redfern 2007.  All rights reserved.

Tags: Blue, Feng Shui Colours

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