As you learn more about colors and what they can do for you, you will better learn how to use them
Colors, like herbs and crystals, are containers for energies that match their energy
The shade of color determines the size of the container
A light blue will hold a delicate, calming energy
While a dark blue will hold a strong, relaxing energy
The darker the color, the more energy that it holds. That means that black holds the most energy. That can be a good or a bad thing. On a hot day, you don’t want to wear anything that holds energy because it will make you hotter. Intense doesn’t make it better
Learning to choose the best shade for your color magick is more complex than the basics of learning what each color attracts
But it can make your spell even more intentional
So if you are ready to learn more about that, keep reading!
What does it mean to absorb energy?
We work with color magick because colors attract energies that are similar to them
Green attracts abundance while red attracts passion
But those colors also absorb that energy
They hold it
The more energy that those colors hold, the more intense that energy becomes
Think about the color red
Look at a soft red color
What do you feel?
I feel strength and encouragement in a little boost of energy
Now look at a deep red color
Now, what do you feel?
I feel an intense and powerful feeling that goes straight to my stomach
The amount of energy determines how powerful and intense the energy that they hold is
This isn’t a good or a bad thing
It is just nice to understand if you want to get deeper into color magick
Remember there is no good or evil in witchcraft
There is just an intention
What works best for your intention
Why is this helpful to know?
Knowing and understanding the color shades is important if you want to upgrade your color magick
It is another way to get more specific with your intentions
I love using this for my makeup and clothes because it is the easiest way to add color shades to daily life
Keep in mind that the colors literally hold more energy too
So wearing black for protection be rough in the middle of summer
If you use color as a kitchen witch, using shade can be helpful too
Since you control how much color you are adding, you can also control the shade
It only takes a moment more to think about but can add another layer of intention to your spell
When is absorbing or reflecting energy a good idea?
When choosing if you want the color to absorb or reflect energy, think about what you want
Do you want a calmer day or a more intense day?
If you are wearing red, do you want to just stand a little taller or do you want an intense powerful feeling?
I wore a lot of blue growing up
I never felt safe at home and blue helped a lot
It gave me peace and calmness, but also a strong sense of security
That is why I chose a dark blue
Royal blue was my favorite
I needed that strong security
Light blue is great, but it didn’t meet that need
As an adult, I started learning to be the strong, passionate person that I was meant to be
I chose burgundy
It has a deep red and a little purple
The purple was for spiritual guidance
And the deep red was the powerful passionate energy that I wanted to attract in my life
I even dyed my hair dark red at some point and I loved the power it gave me
There aren’t always options for choosing the shade for your spell
Candles are harder
But if there is an option, choosing the amount of energy that the color can hold can bring another layer of intention to your spell
How do you add this to your daily practice?
There are many ways that you can add colors and shades to your daily life
If you wear it, makeup is a very easy way to do this
There are an infinity number of colors you can buy your makeup in
And usually each other comes with several shade options
Just be intentional and tell the colors what their job is when you are doing your makeup to add a little color magick to your life
You can use this concept with your clothes and crafts too
I used light blue when I crochet my tarot case because I wanted a calm and peaceful energy while doing my readings
But I used light blue, dark blue, and purple when making my witch veil because I wanted wisdom, peace, and relaxation
You can do the same thing with your clothes
Wear the color, even if the color is just on the shirt, that attracts what you want more of in your life
Use your intention to give that color a job and then wear it proudly
I also mentioned that I dyed my hair
I dyed it red because my main goal was to be more confident and passionate
And I love how that color made me feel
I do not draw, color, or paint but I have seen other witches use color magick in their art
They use colors and shades in their pictures that attract the energies that they want the piece to have
They even use moon water to start their watercolors
The possibilities for magick in normal life are only limited by your creativity
Think about what you use color for in your life
Can use adjust those colors to meet your goals?
I am willing to bet that the answer is “yes” for at least a few things
Choose the color and shade of your home with this or when choosing your bed sheets
There is color everywhere
Use it to work for your goals