Implementing the 7 colors of the chakras in your environment is a simple and effective way to bring changes to your life. If you have one (or multiple chakras) that are out of balance, add that chakra color to your home.
Here’s the quick guide to chakra colors:
Red – The first chakra has to do with stability, balance, and community. Signs that you might be out of balance in this energy center include feeling scared, worrying excessively about money and finances, and a feeling of being “cut off” from those around you. Consider adding shades of red to your home. On a small scale, consider a red candle or candlestick, a painting or a sign with red elements or red flowers like roses. If you want to work a lot with this energy center, buy a bright red bathrobe to snuggle in every night, a red bedspread for your bed, or red curtains. For crystals, consider garnet or ruby.
Orange: the second chakra is related to creativity, sensuality and sexuality. Signs of an imbalance include feeling bored with life, stuck in a rut, inhibited sexuality with your partner, or a lack of enthusiasm in your life. For a quick lift, decorate with a bowl of oranges in your kitchen, amber or carnelian stones in your living room, or an eye-catching orange rug. If your creative side seems frustrated, add shades of orange where you do your work, such as near your computer desk or in an art room if you have one. If it’s the sensual side of life that seems to be missing, add plenty of subtle accents of orange to your bedroom to spice things up. Consider a bergamot-scented potpourri with dried orange slices and an orange nightgown.
Yellow – The third chakra relates to self-esteem, self-confidence, and limits. Signs of an imbalance include letting people trample you down, being a “people-pleaser,” feeling like you’re not good enough, or feeling like you’ve been unsuccessful in your life. Yellow is the color of confidence. Consider yellow accents on jewelry, ties, and scarves. For crystals, give tiger’s eye and yellow calcite a shot. At home and at work, add pops of bright yellow in decorative accents, especially in places where you tend to feel bummed.
For the flower, think of daffodils and yellow daisies. Around the house add a group of yellow candles or a yellow vase. If there are any areas (such as at work) where you often feel low self-esteem, cover the area with yellow. Add photo frames, paintings, rugs, even lamps in yellow and watch your self-esteem rise.
Green (and pink): the fourth chakra has to do with matters of the heart. It’s about self-love, love for others, compassion, and gentleness. Green is the traditional color associated with this energy center, but pink is often considered appropriate for it as well. If you have difficult relationships with friends, family, and loved ones, you could work on this chakra. Other signs of trouble include holding on to painful memories, being stuck in the past, and being critical of yourself or others. For stones, add serpentine, malachite quartz, and rose gold to your home. Home accents can include decorative green herbs, bamboo plants, green or pink candles, and jade.
Turquoise or light blue: the fifth chakra is the center of communication. Covers all areas of communication with others. Imbalances include being overly reserved or shy, having difficulty expressing thoughts and emotions, having your words misinterpreted frequently, or talking excessively.
The best strategy for this energy center is to get a turquoise pendant and wear it frequently. Around the house add light blue elements and light blue colors. If there is an area where communication always seems to be a problem, be sure to add a large blue item such as a poster, painting, curtains, or even a sofa cover in a light blue or sky blue color.
Indigo or dark blue – The sixth chakra is the intuitive realm. It’s following a hunch in the right direction or getting a push that says “don’t go that way.” Signs of imbalance include feeling detached from your intuition, confusion about which way to go in life, frequent indecision, and an inability to make a decision on small or large matters. It is also related to dreams and night, so another sign of imbalance is having nightmares, insomnia, night terrors, or restless sleep. The stones for this energy center include lapis lazuli and azurite. Get an indigo sleep mask to wear to bed at night, dark blue sheets for your bed, paint your bedroom a deep blue or deep purple, and indigo curtains for your bedroom. On a smaller level, get some indigo accents and keep them on your nightstand for trouble sleeping or wherever you have the most frequent bouts of indecision.
Purple – The seventh energy center is the crown and relates to spirituality, elevation, enlightenment, and peace of mind. Signs of imbalance are depression, “feeling down,” nervousness, feeling alone in the world, and anxiety. The stones for this energy center are amethyst, lepidolite, and clear quartz. Add shades of violet from purple to lively royal purple to your home and watch your mood lift naturally. Think purple shower curtains, sofa cushions, tablecloths, or vases. To give this center a big boost, wear a purple dress, tie, or hat.
