The seven rainbow colours relate to the seven main energy centres (chakras) of the body. As in the diagram of the pyramid of colour wavelengths, the violet, being the highest colour is the colour for the crown chakra at the top of the head, coming down through the throat, heart, solar plexus, sacral and finally to the base chakra with the red.
INDIGO relates to the BROW chakra or third eye which is in the centre of the forehead. The related organs to this chakra are the eyes, lower head and sinuses and the endocrine gland is the pituitary gland. Indigo relates to self responsibility, that is to say, trusting our own intuition.
BLUE relates to the THROAT chakra. Associated organs to this chakra are the throat, lungs and the endocrine gland is the thyroid gland. The upper digestive tract can be affected by imbalance in this area. This chakra relates to self expression.
GREEN relates to the HEART chakra. Associated organs to this chakra are the heart and breasts. The gland is the thymus gland. Allergies and problems related to the immune system can also be connected with this chakra. This chakra relates to love / self love.
TURQUOISE also has a helpful effect on the immune system and the throat chakra.
YELLOW relates to the SOLAR PLEXUS chakra, situated below the ribs. Associated organs are the liver, spleen, stomach and small intestine. The endocrine gland is the pancreas. This chakra relates to self worth
ORANGE relates to the SACRAL chakra situated in the abdomen. The organs to which this chakra relates are uterus, large bowel, prostate. The endocrine glands are the ovaries and testes. This chakra relates to self respect.
RED relates to the BASE chakra situated at the base of the spine. The organs to which this chakra relates are the kidneys and bladder. The vertebral column, hips and legs are also areas related to this chakra. The endocrine gland is the adrenal gland. This chakra relates to self awareness.
