April's Fun Info and Color of the Month

It’s April, with the fiery, brilliant gemstone we know as Diamond.
April is the first sign of the Zodiac, Aries the Ram. Natural leaders, those
April born are confident, dynamic, passionate, impulsive, enthusiastic and
ready to grab life by the horns! Diamonds can be found in the largest range
of colors, more than any other gemstone. Even though they occur in reds,
greens, blues, and yellows, the most intense shades are extremely rare. We
are most familiar with the brilliant, fiery and intense sparkle of the clear,
colorless ones. There does seem to be something magical and hypnotic
about gazing into the depths of a well cut stone. There’s not a better stone
for the Aries born. Diamond is the emblem of fearlessness and invincibility.
They are believed to bring victory to the wearer through strength, fortitude
and courage.

In “Colorstrology” a book by Michele Bernhardt, the color for April is Cayenne.
Like the diamond, this color is fiery and energetic, and signifies strength,
passion and courage. April brings Spring, the promise of new growth popping
with excitement. April is the time for new beginnings. Surrounding yourself
with cayenne is said to increase strength, energy and vitality.

In Feng Shui, the color family of red is a “Fire Element” used in the home in
areas of south and southwest. Each element and area of the home uses color
and objects to balance the energy flow for harmony. The fire element in a space
activates personal energy, and brings support to your career efforts and
ecognition to your work. These elements can be symbolized as; candles,
feathers, leather, accessories, lights, furniture, and even a painted accent wall.

So what does all this tell us? How is all this information combined? Here
in New Mexico, we are blessed with color saturated, fiery red sunsets, both
in the western sky and on the Sandia Mountains! These tones from the family
of red can be combined anywhere in your home that needs some punch and
sparkle, or some warmth and comfort. The historic peoples of the southwest,
and our neighbors to the south in Mexico, (and also far to the east, Spain)
used red in everything, from their homes to their pottery, in all forms of red.

So have some fun, and find a place in your home for red, today!!