As the days grow shorter in the Northern Hemisphere and we head into autumn and now winter, nature comes alive with those deep, rich tones. These nourishing, warm autumn colours tell us, just like the tree shedding its leaves, that it's time let out a deep sigh for all the hard work of summer, let go of what is no longer needed, and prepare to slow down and go inwards.
The healing hues of autumn
Autumn is the time of preserving the fruits of summer, fires burning in the hearth, hearty, warming soups, and stocking up for the cooler days ahead. I often think the colour palette of autumn is Mother Nature's way of filling us up with deliciously nourishing colours that will feed us on a soul level over the coming months when the outer light is less visible.
When it's dark out, look to your inner light
At this time of year, we have the opportunity to look within to our inner light. This kind of light has a place in our day-to-day language: We talk of 'a spark of inspiration' and someone 'losing their spark'. In all cases, a spark denotes the presence of a certain kind of light.
In the many versions of the creation myth, there is always a version of the archetypal Cosmic Man. This blueprint symbolises the oneness of human existence and as a figure, it is commonly depicted as having a halo of light as well as a cape of light. Could it be that this light, this universal light that illuminates the Cosmic Man, and sparks joy, is what connects us, not just to human existence but to all existence and the very essence of life itself?
Colour as a language of the soul
Colour is the only part of the light spectrum that we can actually see with the naked eye, it brings to light that which is normally invisible. Colour could be described as a translator of light and as a sign-language of the soul. One way of rekindling your inner radiance is by connecting with your Life Path Colour. In the cosmic scheme of things, we are all connected to one of nine colours. It is this colour that links you to the greater whole. Your own version of light if you like. See the chart below to find out your own life path colour.
Calculating your life path colour
Some of the qualities associated with the colours are:
- Red = Energetic and lively, impatient
- Orange = Fun loving and playful, feels guilty for being happy
- Yellow = Inquisitive and curious, over thinks
- Green = Enjoys space and balance, can't let go
- Blue = Communicative and nurturing, stuck for words
- Indigo = Deep and mysterious, fearful
- Violet = Creative and luxurious, painfully shy
- Rose = Compassionate and Expansive, competitive
- Gold = Wise and guiding, fear of failure
Working with your Life Path Colour
During this reflective time of autumn and winter spend some time with your Life Path Colour. Make your inner light a shade or tone of your own colour. Play a little, imagine if your colour had a shape, a voice, a smell or a taste... what would it be?
In the outer world, every time you see your colour it acts as a reminder of our connectedness, and how your own unique spark contributes to the light of the world.
When you give space for your Life Path Colour, just like Mother Nature's autumn colour palette, it nourishes you from the inside out. When you let your own light shine you are honoured and seen in your full true glory just like the blossoming of the most exquisite Christmas Rose, otherwise known as Helleborus Niger flower.
This is the gift of colour, this the gift of the time of the turning autumn leaves, and this is the reminder of that ever-present inner light. Let it shine!
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