Color Magic Cheatsheet: A Brief Introduction to Color Symbolism for Your Magical Practice
Color Magic Cheatsheet: A Brief Introduction to Color Symbolism for Your Magical Practice
This post is a color magic cheatsheet, containing the meanings I associate with each color. Please note that color symbolism - the meaning we ascribe to colors - is subjective & highly personal ✨ This is my personal color magic glossary & one of many ways to think about & work with colors. Always go with what the color symbolizes & means to YOU 🌈
Some ways to use color in your magical practice include being deliberate & intentional about what colors you choose - & why!!! - for:
Nail polish
Your outfit + wardrobe
Candles for spells
Home decor
Sigils
Artwork
Pink
Intimacy, love, care, wonder, play, hope, empathy, friendship, vulnerability, compassion
Red
Power, fiery, desire, confidence, strength, devotion, intensity, abundance, passion.
Orange
Creativity, courage, pleasure, energy, confidence, pride, independence, fun, excitement.
Yellow
Radiant, cheerful, warmth, uplifting, brilliant, visibility, assertiveness, joy, positivity, fun, bright, self-assured.
Green
Rest, generative, renewal, growth, slowness, balance, restorative, peace, groundedness.
Blue
Flow, centered, depth, commitment, focus, imagination, calm, inspiration.
Purple
Magic, mystery, intuition, power, devotion, wisdom, dreamworlds, mystical, royalty, transformation.
Brown
Delicate, wholeness, healing, supportive, pensive, nourishing, reflection, rest.
Black
Timeline jumping & time travel, gentle, self-expression, prestige, protection, reverence, centered.
White
Introspection, modern, tranquil, stillness, softness.
Resources
“The Color Bible” by Laura Perryman
Prism Oracle Deck by Nicole Pivirotto
“Color, Form, & Magic” by Nicole Pivirotto
“The Secret Lives of Color” by Kassia St. Clair
