It is believed that man evolved through colors. “Through many linguistic studies, it has been determined that man’s development has a close parallel with the way in which color is perceived.” BLACK Although the Bible tells us that all was black originally and devoid of color, we now understand that black is a color of the highest spiritual level. This explains why only the most highly spiritual individuals like priestess, priests, cardinal, pope, etc., and individuals attending burial ceremonies dress in total black. When one is dressed in black, they are dressed to be in the company of the highest spiritual beings. Bearing this in mind, all colors are birthed from the color black. Black is associated with our higher philosophical thoughts and ideals. Out of black come all new ideas and new beginnings. Black holds the mystery of hidden colors. Revealing the black personality of an individual exposes all the individual’s hidden talents. Black brings order out of chaos and completeness out of incompleteness. Black gives us a respite from the work of surviving during the day. Black allows us to rest and recuperate and gain strength and endurance to face another day. Black centers our energy and aligns it with a higher power accessing our higher guidance imparting personal strength, and mastery of our destiny. The negative qualities of black may include individuals feeling superior, difficult, or regressive. These are the preliminary colors that link the nadis, chakra, tattwas and the entire energy force. These colors assist in enhancing spiritual balancing of our energy force along our spiritual journey along the Rainbow Bridge. The Rainbow Bridge is a symbolic pathway displaying the colorful journey that we must embark upon as we travel along the chakra, nadis and tattwas into the domain of our inner being and consciousness. The Rainbow is a conglomeration of colors. There is a path through the Rainbow Bridge that leads to sacred science and spirituality. BROWN The color brown represents the earth. Brown is the epitome of reliability and solidarity. Brown signifies deep thinking and studiousness. Brown provides us with a cloak of security and earthly support. Brown’s physical function within the body is to make us aware of elimination. Thus the saying, “when mother nature calls,” it’s the color brown’s reminder that the recycling of all life continues. Brown denotes potential. Negative qualities of the color brown might be self-doubt, frustration, desolation and obsession with decay. WHITE The color white shares equality with all colors on the color spectrum. White is birthed from faith derived from reason. It produces tranquility that conjures up hope. White encourages peace and purity. White assist individuals in opening up and encourages growth. White has an antiseptic appeal. Thus the color of scientist, professors, healthcare professionals and housekeeping, etc. Negative qualities of white may include seclusion, failure, rigidity and harshness. RED The color red is full of spirit and physical life, thus the root chakra color. The red personality has a burning desire to get somewhere, but tends to act without thinking. The color red makes a decision and immediately acts on it. Red stimulates us and gives us the will to proceed. The color red removes fear and overcomes lingering. Negative qualities of the color red might be stubbornness, disreputability, prejudicial characterization and harshness. The range of healing stone or crystal colors that assist in healing this chakra are red, metallic gray, black, and clear. ORANGE The color orange is excellent in strength and its ability to soothe adversity. Orange gives us the strength to face adversity and weather any storm. Orange is an assimilator. It is connected to the abdomen, kidneys, and governs the adrenal glands or sacral chakra. Negative qualities of the color orange might be self-righteousness, domineering behavior, freeloading conduct and deceptiveness. The range of healing stones or crystals used to heal this chakra are orange, red, honey and clear. YELLOW The color yellow denotes optimistic, clear, control intellectually. Yellow reverses depression and melancholia. Yellow typically brings to the surface what the individual needs to address. Yellow is connected to the pancreas, solar plexus (third chakra). Yellow is excellent for ridding the body of toxins and stimulating the flow of juices cleansing the immune system. Negative qualities of the color yellow might be cynicism, faithlessness, self-preoccupation, superficial behavior, condemning behavior and vagueness. The range of colors of stones or crystals used to heal the navel chakra are yellow, gold, honey and clear. GREEN To cross the green bridge, the lessons of love must be learned first. The color green is quick to help others even at their own expense. Green color represents dependability, diplomacy, and tactfulness. Green seeks balance, harmony, stability and clarity. Since green is made up of the colors yellow and blue, it brings to surface that which needs to be resolved. Yellow is the color of cleansing and blue is the color of insight. Green is an important healer and stabilizer. Green governs the thymus, heart, and lower lungs. Green is excellent for soothing physical and emotional wounds. Negative qualities of the color green might be suspiciousness, resentfulness, unreliability, and disappointment. The range of colors of healing stones and crystals used to assist in healing the heart chakra are green, pink and clear. BLUE The color blue embodies a higher order of intelligence or the spirit of truth. The color blue signifies an ability to think before you leap. Blue demands peace with a purpose, quiet and discriminating. Blue brings rest, reflection, and family identity. The color blue governs the thyroid and parathyroid glands. It is the color of the throat chakra. Blue creates a freedom of spirit. Negative qualities of the color blue might be feebleness, malevolence, emotional unbalanced behavior, dishonest behavior, unfeeling and ruthlessness. The range of colors of healing stones and crystals used to assist in healing this chakra are blue, blue/green, and clear. INDIGO The word India comes from the word Indi which means Black, as in Indigenous, India ink, hindu and Indigo, the darkest colour in the color spectrum. The color indigo is forceful and powerful with a devoutness to trust. The color indigo is an all or nothing color. This color can go beyond the obvious and hidden depths of universal spirituality. This color denotes aspiration of spiritual mastery reconciling science and spirituality. Indigo is the color of knowing. Indigo connects to the pituitary gland increasing inner vision. Indigo allows one to see through the illusion of the material world. It governs the brow chakra. Negative qualities of the indigo color might be addiction, authoritarianism, overpowering behavior, and puritanical behavior. The range of colors of healing stones and crystals used to assist in healing this chakra are purple, indigo, blue and clear. VIOLET/PURPLE The purple color represents spiritual mastery. This color is indicative of enlightened perfection, visionary attainment and working with the highest level of thought, seeing, and hearing without the use of physical senses. The color purple is a color of the teaching profession, spiritual service, and intense intuition. Negative qualities of this color might be representative of an individual devoid of mercy, spiritual haughtiness, self-importance, social snobbiness, and “megalomaniacal behavior.” The range of colors of healing stones and crystals used to assist in healing the crown chakra are black, purple, gold, white and clear.