The Energy of ORANGE
Physical characteristics of Orange
Wave length : 610-590 nm
Frequency: 510-580 thz
Warm colour
Complementary colour : Indigo
Variations on the colour Orange
Some variations of the colour: cadmium, vermilion, permanent. Warm colours
Other chromatic fields for: Orange
Western representation of Orange
The Orange and its Symbols
Orange is the colour of movement, dance, joie de vivre, enthusiasm and sensuality. It is a symbol of joie de vivre, conviviality and kindness. Orange is the colour of the Epicureans. It is associated with enjoying the tangible good of tasting life.
But as soon as it loses its purity, it becomes a symbol of pride and ostentatious luxury.
Other common combinations of Orange
Element= Fire
Stone= Orange calcite
Orientation = South West
Music note = D
In Catholic history and religion
In religious art, the orange symbolises the revelation of Universal Love. Christian symbolism uses saffron or orange to represent divinity illuminating the spirit of the believer.
It is also a symbol of fidelity and indissoluble marriage when placed in the bride’s bouquet.
In the Irish flag, the colour orange is a symbol of the Protestant religion, while the colour green is a symbol of the Catholic religion…
Orange in Asia
Saffron is the source of this colour in Asia
The colour orange is a symbol of love, joy, good health and humility in Eastern cultures, which is why Buddhist monks are often seen dressed in orange (saffron robes).
In India, the orange represents the spirit of holiness. It brings faith and strengthens it. This colour is good for your health, but it also promotes individualism, pride and arrogance. In Hinduism, it is a representation of fire, the purifier of the body and passions, and a symbol of liberation.
In Buddhism, orange represents the 2nd chakra of the human body. It is the chakra that connects creativity and dynamism.
Other orange representations
In Colombia, it is the colour of sexuality and fertility
Orange in Chromatotherapy
Blending red and yellow, it brings together the benefits of both: the physical activity stimulated by the former and the clarity provided by the latter.
Physical actions of Orange
It also helps to harmonise the flow of fluids in the body. It’s an anti-fatigue colour and stimulates emotionality.
It stimulates the respiratory and digestive systems. It also stimulates the appetite. Helps to bind calcium. It also regulates hyperthyroidism and repairs most tissues.
Orange Psychic Actions
Orange provides emotional health, communication and creativity. It is uplifting and overcomes inhibitions, increasing optimism. It is also a sexual tonic. It encourages self-giving and the acceptance of gifts.
To excess
it causes nervousness and agitation