Thanks for joining me today, this is the third video in my Intro to Colour therapy series. If you haven’t had a chance to watch the first two, please do so after this one. They are full of interesting information.
Today we are talking about the Emotional qualities of the colour Orange.
Intro:
Orange is the colour combination between red and yellow. As it is next to Red in the spectrum, it is a warm colour but without the intense heat of Red. It is a feminine energy, so more gentle than the masculine Red.
It is a great colour for those feeling lethargic or miserable, as it bring vitality and disperses heaviness.
Orange is symbolic of the point of balance between the spirit and the libido and is indicative of creative expression and the spark of genius. This balance between spirit and libido is tricky, and as a result, the colour orange can sometimes represent lust and infidelity when it tips in favour of the libido. In contrast, when it tips in favour of the spirit, it is said to symbolise divine love and fidelity. Aside from its balancing act between spirit and libido, there is a natural charge to orange that is revitalising and invigorating.
It is interesting that orange is the colour which is the least popular, as orange is such a good colour for us in many ways. It stimulates and energizes us, and is warming. It is an excellent colour for creativity.
Positive and Negative:
Again, for Art Therapy clients, before we can analyse the use of the colour orange, we need to explore the symbols contained in the art work in determining the overall message and question the client.
The positive use of the colour orange, based on universal philosophy and mythology, is said to symbolise:
Vitality and ambition
Worldly success
Optimistic
Creative spark
Divine love and fidelity
Lives life to the fullest
Joyous
Self-Confident
Enthusiastic
Independent
Sociable
Constructive
Creative
The negative use of the colour orange, based on universal philosophy and mythology, is said to symbolise:
Lust and infidelity
Laziness
Lack of ambition
Despondency
Pride
Exhibitionism
Dependency
Destructive attitudes
Unsociable
Difficulty interacting with others
Shades:
The positive or negative use of the colour orange is also dependent on the shade. Golden, bright orange symbolises vitality, health, well-being, and self-control, whereas a dull, muddy orange can indicate a lack of ambition and a lazy attitude. A deep Orange can symbolise pride.
Healing Qualities:
Healing properties of Orange can bring: warm, cheering, and non-constricting qualities. Orange has a freeing action upon the body and mind, relieving repressions. Orange shows new possibilities and other options in life. Stimulates creative thinking and enthusiasm, and helps assimilate new ideas. It is also helpful in dealing with excess sexual expression.
Orange stimulates the lungs, the respiration and the digestion. Increases the activity of the thyroid. Reliefs muscle cramps and spasms. Also increases the amount of mother milk.
People that have a preference for orange show: the warmth of the fire. It brings even more energy than yellow, celebration and great abundance, comfort, and enjoyment of the senses. They are warm, sociable, dynamic and independent people who dedicate themselves to whatever they do.
People with an aversion to orange: may have suppressed sexual feelings or other difficulties with sensual enjoyment of life. They can also be over-sensual, indulgent, or too materialistic.
How to use:
We can use colours to help provide us with a balanced environment. Orange is the colour of fun and sociability and can be used in any activity area and creative areas. It is not ideal for bedrooms or areas of possible stress.
It is a colour that motivates and activates, and keeps us charged. Therefore, it is unwise to paint a bedroom wall orange, unless we don’t mind laying awake for hours on end with an overactive mind and body. Orange walls are better suited for
Offices, art studios or other environments where such activity is encouraged. It is great to surround yourself in Orange to bring out creativity. I recently bought an Orange car and I will be promoting my Art Therapy business with it.
So that is Orange, join me tomorrow at 10am for the qualities of yellow. See you then J
Don’t forget that you can always re-watch the video to remember details about the colour