The 13 + primary colors of Handfasting
There are many worldwide traditions in the culture of handfasting, all of which the couple’s hands are bound together at the wrists using a variety of colors associated with their meanings. In the Celtic/Pagan traditions all thirteen colors used to symbolically integrate and evoke a full spectrum and harmonious balance of the joined energies.
RED – Muladhara/Root Chakra, Passion, Strength, Lust, Fertility
ORANGE – Svadhishthana/Sacral Chakra, Kindness, Encouragement, Attraction, Plenty
YELLOW – Manipura/Solar Plexus Chakra, Confidence, Charm, Balance, Joy
GREEN – Ahahata/Heart Chakra, Health, Prosperity, Charity, Finances
BLUE – Vishuddha/Throat Chakra, Patience, Devotion, Sincerity, Tranquility
VIOLET – Sahasrara/Crown Chakra. Violet is a color that, in the spiritual realm, often signifies a deep connection to intuition and divine guidance. It is associated with transformation, symbolizing the journey of spiritual growth and self-discovery.
PURPLE – Ajna/Third Eye Chakra, Sanctity, Power, Piety, Sentimentality
BLACK – Strength, Vision, Wisdom, Success
Symbolic of water, that your union may flow and fill you to your depths
GRAY – Balance, Canceling, Neutrality
PINK – Happiness, Romance, Honor, Truth, Unity
BROWN – Grounding, Telepathy, Talent, Home & Hearth. Symbolic of Earth that your union may be dependable and grounded in reality
SILVER – Inspiration, Creativity, Treasure, Values
GOLD – Longevity, Intelligence, Energy, Wealth
White – Meditation, Peace, Concentration, Purity