All
colours throughout the solar system emanate from one Ray of Divinity,
manifesting first as a triplicity and then as a septenary. These
seven rays eventually become the seven colours, blended by the
Synthetic Ray, which blends all rays: the Love-Wisdom ray, or
indigo.
These
seven colours are esoterically known as one band of light that
serves as manifest matter. Science has proven that matter is
energy. Energy is vibration. Vibration manifests as varying colours
and tones.
Therefore
it follows that we can manipulate matter by altering vibrational
frequencies through applied colour or sound. This simple yet
profound therapy can be used in meditation, healing, or the co-operative
building of form life.
In
Occult Meditation, by Alice A. Bailey, the Tibetan says that "..colours
are the expressions of force or quality. They hide or veil the
abstract qualities of the Logos, which are reflected as virtues
or faculties. Therefore, just as the seven colours hide qualities
in the Logos, so these virtues demonstrate in the life of the
personality and are brought forward objectively through the practice
of meditation; thus each life will be seen as corresponding to
a colour."
The
basic premise of the ancient art of Colour Therapy is that all
manifested life is energy, emanating from One Source, to and
including all directions, encompassing all possibilities. It
is here that we begin to see just why colour and sound play a
very important part in our everyday lives. Each day we see colours
and hear sounds which act upon our bodies. When we find a colour
or ray quality lacking or in excess, the result can be dis-ease,
dis-harmony or dis-cord.
Identifying
the body in which the imbalance occurs, we can then apply colour
or sound vibration to restore harmony. As the goal of those on
the Path (of discipleship) is to achieve alignment, the use of
colour therapy is a valuable means to this end.
The
modern interpreter of colour therapy, or chromo therapy, was
Dr Edwin Babbitt with his widely known work The Principles of
Colour Therapy, printed in 1878. It is interesting to note that
Babbitt's diagram of the atom is found in A Treatise on Cosmic
Fire by Alice Bailey. The Tibetan illustrates that this energy
system is repeated throughout the manifested universe, from the
smallest atom up to and including the largest solar system. Here
again we find agreement between exoteric and esoteric scientific
theory.
RED is
the first visible colour we see after the infra-red band is passed.
Red is thermal, heating, warming, yang and positive. It has many
tendencies including the promotion of cellular growth and activity,
stimulating the Will aspect, corresponding to our life force,
or the circulatory system. It is therefore indicated for all
colds, sluggish or dormant conditions, such as pneumonia, bursitis,
paralysis, arthritis, anaemia, as a liver stimulant, an energy
builder, for raising the blood pressure and increasing circulation.
BLUE,
on the other hand, is at the opposite end of the visible spectrum
and is electric, cooling, yin and negative. Dr Babbitt has called
blue one of the greatest antiseptics in the world. Blue light
will stop bleeding of the lungs, decrease fevers, cure sore throats,
give relief to most inflammations of the skin and gums, and can
be used with infants for pain while teething. Blue is also used
for goitre, measles, chickenpox, cuts, bruises and burns. Relaxing,
soothing blue rays will also bring great calm and peace to the
mind that is worried, excited, or in a constant nervous state.
More diseases are treated by blue light than by any other colour,
which is not surprising considering that cosmic fire in our system
is clear cold blue. This, the second of three systems of our
Solar Logos, manifests as indigo or Love-Wisdom, the color of
synthesis or of absorption. The manifestation of the system toward
which we are progressing will appear as red.
GREEN is
the colour of balance, harmony, nature, neutrality and of non-resistance.
It was the colour of the first system from which we evolved and
remains with us to this day as the calming, peaceful green of
spring and nature. Green corresponds to the heart center on the
physical plane and heals many illnesses of this nature, specifically
including heart troubles, decreasing and stabilizing blood-pressure,
ulcers, cancer, headaches, nervous disorders and influenza, and
acts as a general tonic. The secondary colours, or the minor
four, are similar to the closest ray of which they are a combination.
In other words,
ORANGE -
joy and constructivity - animates like red, although different
cures are effected by this ray. Included are inflammation of
the kidneys, gallstones, prolapses, menstrual cramps, epilepsy,
wet cough and all sinus conditions.
YELLOW is
stimulating to the nervous system and the intellect. These rays
have an alkalizing effect which strengthens the nerves, and are
awakening, inspiring and vitally stimulating to the higher mind
or manas, aiding self-control. Typical diseases treated by yellow
are constipation, gas, liver troubles, diabetes, eczema and skin
troubles, leprosy and nervous exhaustion.
INDIGO,
as previously stated, is the colour of our solar system. It has
been particularly beneficial in treating cataracts, glaucoma
and various eye problems. Other uses of indigo include purification
of the blood and of the mind. Ear and nose complaints, diseases
of the lungs, asthma, infantile convulsions and mental complaints
may be remedied through the use of indigo.
VIOLET is
the last colour we can see before light passes on to ultra-violet.
This colour is an excellent remedy for neurosis, diseases of
the scalp, sciatica, tumors, rheumatism, cerebro-spinal meningitis,
concussion, cramps and epilepsy. Violet animates and cleans the
venous blood. Esoterically violet is white and synthesizes all
form manifestation.
The
practical application of a specific colour for a bodily condition
requires common sense and experimentation. Generally, dis-harmony
that produces a cold, wet condition requires red. Conditions
of a hot, thermal nature require blue to calm and effect a stabilization
of the subtle body in question. Therefore, contra-indicated to
any red condition is the use of a red colour application such
as with sunstroke. The use of red will aggravate the problem.
The same is true of any blue condition; ie, contra-indicated
for colds or pneumonia is the use of cold blue. Certainly one
will see immediate results. I have found, throughout my period
of experimentation with colour, that three applications are always
necessary, and at least one per day, ideally two.
Colour
can be applied in two ways. With the use of the sun, coloured
glass or plastic is held over the afflicted area. When the sun
is not shining a 100-watt tungsten bulb will closely approximate
to the vibrational frequency of the sun's rays. Naturally this
requires a bit of monitoring but information is now readily available.
A good guide to time and exposures is as follows.
RED:
5-10 minutes. Never more than 10 minutes.
ORANGE: 5-15 minutes, with 15 minutes used only for sinus problems.
YELLOW: 15 minutes. As a nerve tonic 15 minutes is ideal.
GREEN: 10-25 minutes. This is the only colour that can be applied at such length.
BLUE: 5-15 minutes. Never over-expose around the head region.
INDIGO: 10 minutes. For eye therapy usually 1-5 minutes is sufficient.
VIOLET: 5-25 minutes. The only occasion for a 25-minute application of violet
would be in treating sciatica, exposing only the back or sides of the body.
Any
colour that is applied to a specific area must be localized;
this is very important. Green, yellow and blue may be general.
Red
is never to be applied to the head region.
Coloured
glass as found in stained glass stores is the best. Try to find
the basic colour without any additives such as manganese to blue,
or cadmium to yellow or orange, if possible. Plastic-gels obtainable
through theatrical light suppliers also work well.
The
general rule of thumb is to place the affected area 12 inches
from the glass and approximately 10-12 inches from a 100-watt
bulb if you are inside. Twice a day is the ideal and, once started,
the treatment should continue until the complaint is gone. If
you start a treatment and stop you will find it necessary to
begin anew to effect a correct resealing of the auric vehicle.
Colds
are the most dramatic to experiment with. Use red with the sun
or a light bulb. Focus over the chest and leave it there for
5-7 minutes. Colds and asthma, utilizing red and orange respectively,
bring dramatic results in a very short time. When taking 'baths'
of colour in the sun, common sense as to the heat of the day
is the best guide. If you are not sure of any colour, always
under-expose the time of treatment.
One
simple experiment to demonstrate the power of solar rays is to
leave pure water in the sun with the colour plates Red or Blue
over it. Expose for at least 8-12 hours and experiment by either
placing a clean cloth soaked in the exposed water directly over
the afflicted areas, or by drinking no more than 3 ounces at
a time. Use the 'blue' water for all red conditions, and the
'red' water for blue conditions. Again, you will see dramatic
results for such simple therapy.
In
meditation, you may visualize or 'breathe in' a specific colour
for treatment of any conditions previously named. By consistently
practising this form of colour therapy, you will achieve the
desired result, though the time period may be slightly longer.
As we have seen through example and experiment all is Energy
and that Energy generates a force which is applied either correctly
or not. In the correct apprehension of force and its action upon
our bodies, we can truly effect lasting change within ourselves. "Colour
is therefore 'that which does conceal'. It is simply the objective
medium by means of which the inner force transmits itself; it
is the reflection upon matter of the type of influence that is
emanating from the Logos, and which has penetrated to the densest
part of His solar system. We recognize it as colour. The adept
knows it as differentiated force, and the initiate of the higher
degrees knows it as ultimate light, undifferentiated and undivided." -
The Tibetan.
This
ancient art is still practical today, and its uses are many and
varied.
Reprinted
with the kind permission of Share International Magazine.
| Authors
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Jim
Vaccarella
Jim
Vaccarella is an artist, musician and builder living in
North Carolina, USA. |
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