in the west with bear; and white in the north with
buffalo.
Traditional Colors
Colors, separate from the elements, have also played an
important part in the religion and magick of many
cultures. Today, color is primarily used in candle
burning and for the cloth that is sometimes spread over
the altar or shelf.
BLACK This color absorbs and removes anything negative.
It is used for reversing or binding negative forces,
releasing, breaking up blockages, and unsticking
stagnant situations. Black is also used to create
confusion and discord among your enemies or repel dark
magick and negative thought forms. According to Marija
Gimbutas, Neolithic cultures thought black to be the
color of fertility. One of the most powerful colors
available, black represents protection, mystery, and the
ability to become "invisible." However, be careful how
you use it. If you use black for selfish, evil purposes, the
energy can backlash upon you.
BLUE To the Navajo, blue is the fertile, nurturing power
of the earth, while in Tibetan Buddhism, it represents
both emptiness and potential. The hue of this color plays
an important part in its use. Light blue is for truth,
inspiration, wisdom, protection, healing, understanding,
good health, happiness, inner peace, fidelity, patience,
harmony, and contacting the Higher Self. Royal blue is
for loyalty, group success, occult knowledge, and
expansion.
BROWN This color can be used to attract money, establish
financial success, and influence Earth elementals. It is