February's Color of the Month is Purple

February is a wonderful month for color!

We're talkin' Purples this month.

In the gemstone world, Amethyst is where we’ll start. A lovely rich purple
stone that’s name is derived from the Greek, meaning, “not drunken” because
people in the time of Pericles believed the purple stone would prevent drunkenness.
They even carved drinking cups out of the stone!

Amethyst is a variety of Quartz and therefore pretty durable, and relatively
inexpensive in even the richest of colors. For centuries the amethyst has
symbolized protection, peace and tranquility for the wearer. It truly has
been a royal stone, from the ancient Egyptians to the British Crown,
amethyst abounds in the ornamentation of the royals.
So, why not you!

In the astrology world, let’s call it “Colorstrology,” from a book by Michele Bernhardt,
the color for February is Lilac. A lively pale purple with shades of white to
soften, lilac is imaginative and inspiring. For the February born it helps invoke
the qualities of humanity and kindness. Surround yourself with lilac to enhance
your spirituality and compassion.

In the Feng Shui world, the color purple, has interesting connotations. Color
is used because light reflects color, and light and energy are similar.

So, we strive to balance the yin and yang energies to suit our personalities
and environment. Yin energy raises itself upward towards the sky becoming
diffused and dissipated. This is passive energy. Purple is a yin or passive energy
color. As far as placement in your space, purple should be used in the southeast.
This is the wealth and prosperity area. Healthy plants and fresh flowers in purples
with added reds and blues will help bring prosperity. Purple lies at the end of
the color spectrum and is regarded as excellent in physical and mental healing.

So can you see how color can be so important to you in your life and home?
Also realize how in all these disciplines, the same themes or ideas all relate.
I think it would be a pretty safe bet to use purples in one form or another in a
decorating plan for any room. Purples can be used to soften, enliven, accent
or anywhere in between.

So don’t be afraid to use color in your home!