Red – The Correspondences

“The ‘pure’ red of which certain abstractionists speak does not exist.
Any red is rooted in blood, glass, wine, hunters’ caps and a thousand other concrete phenomena. Otherwise we would have no feeling toward red and its relations… ”   ~Robert Motherwell

Foods that work in a red way:

Red foods are generally rich in minerals and provide good sources of protein.

• Strawberries
• Raspberries
• Cherries
• Currants
• Red cabbage
• Beets
• Radishes
• Peppers
• Onions
• Tomatoes
• Parsley
• Chili peppers
• Meat
• Red wine
• Chocolate

Vitamins and minerals that work in a red way:

• Iron
• Magnesium
• Zinc

Essential Oils that are “red”:

• Rose
• Geranium
• Jasmine

Crystals and Stones:

Red gemstones can be used to strengthen the body, promote will power and courage, add vitality, overcome sexual dysfunctions. Carry or place red gemstones around your home or office to stimulate vitality and energy.

• Ruby
• Garnet
• Red Jasper

Symbolism of the color red:

• Vitality and life-force
• Fire
• The Sun
• The Direction of South
• Blood
• Good luck and prosperity
• Power and authority
• Masculine energy
• War and anger
• Passion
• Energy
• Sexuality

Note: This post was compiled by Shirley Twofeathers for Color Therapy, you may repost and share without karmic repercussions, but only if you give me credit and a link back to this website. Blessed be.