Colours have a phenomenal energy and the ability to change how we see the world and how the world sees us. This week we look at potent and powerful RED.

VITALITY, COURAGE, SELF CONFIDENCE, ASSERTIVENESSS, STIMULATION, ENERGY

Associations: stimulating, anti-depressant, warmth, energy, aggression, independence, potency, passion and romance.

Use when you need to meet a demanding day, or when you feel drained of energy.

The colour red provides the power from the earth and gives energy on all levels. It connects us to our physical body. Everything that is to be commenced needs the life vitality of red.

Personality Traits: Courageous, confident, humanistic, strong-willed, spontaneous, honest, and extroverted.

Spiritual Healing Lore: fatigue, colds, blood, circulation, energizes senses, stimulates growth, and raises body temperature.

Related to: Fire element.

The Root Chakra is governed by the red energy.