Your Birth Month's Color and Meaning, Explained
We've all heard of birthstones - precious and semi-precious gems that align with the twelve calendar months of the year. But did you know every birth month also corresponds with a specific color? This is called Colorstrology, where a mix of astrology and numerology is combined to distinguish a birth month's special color, which lends insight into a person's unique qualities and characteristics.
So, how does Colorstrology come into place in your daily life? Let's start with the first month of the year. If you were born in January, you may be drawn to the color caramel, which has a rich brown tone with golden accents. But it's so much more than a pretty color. In Colorstrology, caramel is the color equivalent of intelligence, maturity, and groundedness. While it's hard to feel like that all the time, you can add color to your surroundings (paint, accents, clothing) to help embrace your natural down-to-earth tendencies.
"The link between colors and all the mystical arts, such as Tarot, astrology, crystals, and even numerology and dream interpretation, is as ancient as time itself, and the meanings of colors are universal and innate," says Inbaal Honigman, a UK-based psychic. "Red means passion and war in every culture throughout history. White has meant peacefulness in every esoteric sense. Blue is linked with communication, the throat chakra, and the God Mercury, all different representations of the same concept.
The below birth colors were developed by astrologer and numerologist Michele Bernhardt, who matched each birth month with a Pantone color. And you can read more in her book Colorstrology: What Your Birthday Color Says about You. Read on to find out more about your birth color and what it means for you.
January: Caramel
Color: Caramel
Characteristics: Intellectual, grounded, mature.
Meaning: Caramel is balanced and down to earth and promotes perseverance.
When to Use It: Incorporate this color into life when you need a bit of grounding. Maybe you have a big project coming up, or you are saving for a big trip. Buckle down, focus, and set your eyes on the prize.
February
Color: transparent Lilac
Characteristics: Creative, energetic, motivational
Meaning: transparent lilac can help declutter your inner being so you are more open to new experiences and connect with people on a deeper level.
When to use it: Consider incorporating this color into your surroundings when you want to engage and connect.
March
Color: Fair Aqua
Characteristics: perceptive, compassionate
Meaning: Fair aqua is known to raise spirits and increase compassion by better understanding the physical and metaphysical world.
When to use it: If you want to open your eyes to the internal and external worlds around you, fair aqua can help with your overall perception.
April
Color: Cayenne
Characteristics: Passionate, brave, empowered
Meaning: Cayenne will help you reach your goals by increasing your mental and physical stamina.
When to use it: Need a boost of courage? Cayenne is your color.
May
Color: Bud Green
Characteristics: Revitalizing, energizing, turning over a new leaf
Meaning: Bud green is the color of new beginnings, whether you are entering a new phase in life or starting a new challenge.
When to use it: If you want a new beginning or to energize your current situation, consider bud green as a color choice for clothing or a paint color.
June
Color: Aspen Gold
Characteristics: Inspiring, invigorating, illuminated
Meaning: Basic in the illumination of aspen gold for a quick burst of inspiration and energy.
When to use it: Do you need to communicate something important at work or home? Surround yourself with aspen gold for a confidence boost.
July
Color: Coral Blush
Characteristics: Open-minded, supportive, tender
Meaning: Coral blush is known to attract romantic love and support.
When to use it: If you need the help of others or feel the need for some company, consider incorporating coral blush.
August
Color: Sun Orange
Characteristics: Luminous, self-assured, influential
Meaning: The sun is a powerful star, and so are you.
When to use it: If you want to be your biggest cheerleader or boost your confidence, try sun orange as a color throughout your home or office.
September
Color: Baja Blue
Characteristics: intelligent, clever, refined
Meaning: Baja blue exudes refined tranquility and wisdom.
When to use it: Use Baja blue to boost your concentration and create a space where your intellectual side can blossom. It's a great color for an office or workspace.
October
Color: Cerulean
Characteristics: subdued, calming, tranquil
Meaning: Cerulean is synonymous with peace, harmony, and tranquility.
When to use it: If your life feels chaotic, tone things down with some cerulean.
November
Color: Claret
Characteristics: Fiery, emotional, driven
Meaning: Inspire yourself towards a new beginning or a goal, or keep the momentum going with claret.
When to use it: Claret works to keep your inner fires lit. Try stationary with clarity accents or a claret-colored scarf.
December
Color: Pagoda Blue
Characteristics: Informative, intelligent, curious.
Meaning: Pagoda blue will open your mind to learning new things.
When to use it: Pack your bags with pagoda blue clothing when prepping for your next vacation.
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