Brown - is the colour associated with the earth and can be used if you feel you need to be more practical and more in control of your passions.

Red - is the colour of physical energy, so is an ideal choice for those who feel lethargic or who are recuperating from a long illness Red can also dissolve arthritic crystals, heal genital disorders and stimulate the circulation.

Orange - is the colour that relates to emotions so meditations using orange are often effective in dispelling anxiety, depression and stress-related disorders Orange is also thought to improve digestion and heal disorders of the liver, pancreas and gall bladder.

Yellow - represents the intellect and so is the colour to visualize if you need to make a difficult decision and you do not want to be confused by emotional issues. It is also good as an aid to study. It helps you to absorb more information, retain facts more effectively and recall them more readily. So meditate on the colour yellow before an important exam and you should experience less stress and achieve higher marks! Yellow is also traditionally identified with the regenerative power of the sun and is effective for healing on all levels - physical, emotional, mental and spiritual

Green - is the colour of nature and of harmony between the physical and spiritual realms. As such it is an effective calming colour and is useful for alleviating nervous complaints.

Blue - is the traditional healing colour for all purely physical ailments but it also corresponds to the throat chakra which means that blue is the colour to visualize if you need to communicate more effectively or stimulate your creative energies

Purple - is the colour associated with intuition and inspiration, so if you are looking for new ideas immerse yourself in purple and listen for that inner voice. This is also the colour to work with if you want to raise your level of psychic sensitivity or stimulate your imagination

Violet - is the colour you will need if you want to strengthen your resolve and help yourself through testing times

White - is the colour of purity and the spiritual essence of us all, so meditating on white light puts you in touch with your spiritual guide and your own potential.