During this challenging time for all of us, I wanted to remind everyone that we have entered a new season, spring, and a new Christian holiday, Easter. It’s a time to be thankful for what we have and to appreciate those who are working hard to help us protect our  health and that of those whom we love. Recently, on the news I saw a few families had put rainbows made of hearts on their doors and I thought it was a great way to show our gratitude. But, I also took it a step further. I always like to understand things, and while rainbow are beautiful, they are also meaningful. So, enjoy this season of love, gratitude, and renewal.

There are various meanings attached to the colors of the rainbow. In Christianity, the rainbow is associated with new beginnings. A rainbow followed the great flood when Noah and his family emerged from the great flood to see the sign of God’s covenant with the earth and mankind for a new beginning. It also represents Christ’s second coming as he rose on Easter.

1. Red, corresponding to the Archangel Uriel, signifies passion, vitality and enthusiasm. In modern day Buddhism and Hinduism, red corresponds to the Muladhara chakra which connects a human to the physical plane.
2. Orange is a mixture of red and yellow and represents creativity, practicality, playfulness; also equilibrium. In the chakra, orange represents Swadhisthana, energy associated with fertility, sexuality and creativity.
3. Yellow is the color of the sunshine. In Christianity, it is associated with Archangel Jophiel and stands for clarity of thought, wisdom, orderliness and energy. It also corresponds to the Manipura chakra, the seat of man’s ego and personal power.
4. Green, associated with Archangel Raphael, represents fertility, growth, health, love and wealth. Within the chakra system, this arc represents Anahata, the heart of the chakra where one processes the ability to give and receive love.
5. Blue connects the oceans and the sky. It reminds mankind of the unknown. Blue represents spirituality and divinity as well as Archangel Michael, the leader of all archangels. Blue is also associated with Vishudda chakra, the ability to communicate with purity.
6. Indigo has several meanings. It is mystical as it bridges the gap between finite and infinite, or conscious and subconscious, worlds. Indigo in the chakra system is the Ajna, representing the ability to see the unseen on the spiritual level. Indigo colored gem stones are often used for spiritual attainment and self-awareness.
7. Violet mixes red and blue and is considered the highest element of spirituality, imagination, and divine inspiration. Violet is associated with the Archangel Zadkeil. In the chakra system, the violet arc is the Sahasrara chakra where man’s consciousness meets spiritual consciousness.

https://www.color-meanings.com/colors-of-the-rainbow-and-their-meanings/

https://www.colorpsychology.org/rainbow-colors/

https://www.colours-of-the-rainbow.com/colors-of-the-rainbow.html