Dream meaning of colours – Unlock the Secrets of Dream Symbols

Black in your dream

Black is the mysterious colour, the unknown, the shadow side. Black is the darkest colour, due to the absence of light or the complete absorption of light; it is the opposite of white. If you dream about the colour black, your deep and dark feelings and secrets may be unknown to you. You need light (vision) to see them. Black is often a colour associated with loneliness, delusion, submission, mourning and depression.

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Depending on the context of the dream, it can be translated differently. It can also mean the unknown or yin in Chinese culture, the feminine side. It would relate to the moon, contracting, submission, stillness and passivity. Black in combination with death in your dreams could be a positive symbol as the old dies and the new begins.

Translated in terms of psychology, black represents both power and control. Black has the ability to absorb negative energy. When teenagers wear black clothes, it means a transition from teenage to adulthood. This change is the end of the old and into the new. Black can be associated with sexual seduction, as with the women who wear black lingerie to seduce someone. In religious terms, the priest wearing a black robe is a sign of submission to a higher power.

White in your dream

White is the opposite of black. The yang is considered by the Chinese to be the active male principle of the universe, characterised as masculine and creative and associated with heaven, warmth and light. White symbolises protection, knowledge, higher consciousness and clarity. White is known as spiritual protection around your aura so that no negative energies can enter.

From a psychological standpoint, white symbolizes purity and perfection. If you marry as a woman in a traditional way, you wear white to show your innocence and wholeness. White also represents a transition: aspects of the unconscious become conscious. White as a dream symbol can signify the end of a cycle in your life, such as a change of job.

Blue in your dream

A dream about the colour blue symbolises peace, truth, spiritual relaxation, spiritual superiority, purification, creativity and loyalty. Blue is often seen as a calm, comforting colour. Blue can also stand for sadness or depression. In our dreams, blue is usually associated with waterwhich represents our emotions. Blue can also be associated with spirituality and heaven.

Brown in your dream

Brown is the colour of the earth. This is a symbol of grounding, like trees planted firmly in the ground. In a spiritual sense, your energies need to be grounded for balance. In your dream, brown could be the symbol of trust, friendship and your roots. Or a desire to explore the outdoors and escape city life. Brown is also associated with protection and support of the family unit, with a keen sense of duty and responsibility. It represents a strong need for security and a sense of belonging, where family and friends are of paramount importance.

Purple in your dream

A dream about the colour purple symbolises something royal or divine, or symbolises courage, nobility, extravagance, creativity, wisdom, dignity, grandeur, devotion, peace, strength, mystery or magic.

Orange in your dream

The combination of both red and yellow. This warm colour can be seen as a symbol of the sun, healing and pleasure. Orange as a chakra means openness and connection with the world around them. In a spiritual sense it would stand for grounding, compassion, high energy and emotional balance.

Dark orange can appear as a sign of deep passion or the possibility that your energies are out of balance. The colour orange represents the oxygen supply to your brain and your mental activity. Deeper orange can be linked to more creativity and being more social.

Red in your dream

A dream about the colour red symbolises passion, blood, survival, fire, the energy of the primal force of life, love, drives, sexuality, anger and hatred. A dream about the colour red can also stand for magic, religion, or be a warning or stop signal.

Grey in your dream

A neutral colour. If you are indecisive about a situation, grey can symbolise that feeling. This is a mixture of black and white, with the yin and yang mixed in. If you are in a depressed mood then this colour may appear. You may feel that you are at a distance from people and society.

Green in your dream

This color represents nature, peace and tranquility. This is a positive color when it appears in your dream signifying healing and faith. Green has always been the clue to moving forward in life as you travel on your life path. Green can translate in many different ways, such as money or even the environment.

It represents the great balance of the heart and the emotions, creating a connection between head and heart. The green chakra represents the heart. The energy of this chakra is very powerful and enables you to give and receive love and to open your lower energy chakras.

Yellow in your dream

The colour yellow is linked to knowledge. Although it has both a positive and negative translation, depending on the context of your dream. In a negative sense it suggests cowardice and indecision. Positively, it represents logic, happiness and hope. It is related to talk, strength and sunshine.