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Animal print has been synonymous with luxury, aristocracy and wealth since the rise of civilizations. It is thought to be the oldest form of clothing going all the way back to the cavemen who wore animal pelts.  As time went on the animal pelts continued to clothe humans as well as decorate their home via carpets as a sign of status. Marian Nixon brought leopard print to the forefront as a fashion statement during the 1920s when she appeared on Hollywood Blvd wearing a lavish leopard full-length coat while walking a live leopard.  The beautiful thing about animal print is …

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Gold Energy: Rejoice. Gold is associated with the Sun, which is a symbol of happiness, success, attainment, prosperity and true friends. Obstacles fall away in the light of joy. Gold brightens all things in its rays adding a sense of optimism and good cheer. A cousin to yellow (and orange and brown) is gold. While green may be the color of money (U.S. money, that is) gold is the color of riches and extravagance. The color gold shares many of the attributes of yellow. It is a warm color that can be both bright and cheerful as well as somber …

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Black is the most misunderstood color. A black tie dinner is very formal and elegant. Women can wear that “must have little black dress” to the black tie dinner. Yet the bad guys wear black hats. Black symbolizes death in some cultures. Native Americans thought black was good because it was the color of soil, which gives life. Saturday’s color is black. Black is not a color, strictly speaking. It is the absence of all color. When people speak of opposites, it is usually in terms of black and white. Black, and its opposite white, represents polarities. Black absorbs all …

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Blue is the coolest color – the color of the sky, ocean, sleep, and twilight. The ancient Egyptians used lapis lazuli to represent heaven. Blue symbolizes the Virgin Mary. A pure Blue is the color of inspiration, sincerity and spirituality.  Blue gives a feeling of distance.  Artists use it to show perspective.  This is a good way to understand the energy of the color Blue – it allows us to look beyond and increase our perspective outward.  It contains a cool vibration that is helpful to communication. The vibration of Blue can be used to open energy flow where it …

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Red has more personal associations than any other color. Recognized as a stimulant, red is inherently exciting and the amount of Red is directly related to the level of energy perceived. Red draws attention and a keen use of Red as an accent can immediately focus attention on a particular element. Red is associated with fiery heat and warmth. It can also mean danger (burning). Red is the color of blood, and as such has strong symbolism as life and vitality. It brings focus to the essence of life and living with emphasis on survival. Red is also the color …

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