Colors & Meaning :: a reference

[gogglesgirl]

I have had a specific personal interest in color recently...
Here's some info I thought worth noting so far ::

sourced from :: http://www.princetonol.com/groups/iad/lessons/middle/color2.htm

Color Therapy - Color and the Brain
(list copied from Biopulse.org)
Specific colors have different effects ::

Black: self-confidence, power, strength
Blue: calming, lowers blood pressure, decreases respiration
Green: soothing, relaxing mentally as well as physically, helps those suffering from depression, anxiety, nervousness
Violet: suppresses appetite, provides a peaceful environment, good for migraines
Pink: used in diet therapy as an appetite suppressant, relaxes muscles, relieves tension, soothing
Yellow: energizes, relieves depression, improves memory, stimulates appetite
Orange: energizes, stimulates appetite and digestive system
Red: stimulates brain wave activity, increases heart rate, respirations and blood pressure.....

Astrological Color Associations
(this source was not "authoritative")

Zodiac Sign - Color
Aries -- White
Taurus -- Yellow
Gemini -- Red or Purple
Cancer -- Bright Green
Leo -- Golden Yellow/Orange
Virgo -- Pale Blue or Violet
Libra -- Violet
Scorpio -- Reddish Brown
Sagittarius -- Orange or Purple
Capricorn -- Brown or Blue
Aquarius -- Dark Blue
Pisces -- White or Purple

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