Purple, Violet Gem Coffee Mug

The Crown Chakra, also known as the Sahasrara, is located at the top of the head. It is linked to the crown of the head, the nervous system, and the brain, and is representative of pure thought. This chakra connects one with the infinite consciousness. Opening this chakra will help tap into a deep spiritual understanding. Because of its association with the crown chakra, the place of connection to the higher self, purple symbolises good judgment. It is also for this reason that it is the colour of people seeking spiritual fulfilment. If you surround yourself with purple, you will have peace of mind.It is when we have perfect balance between our Root chakra (red, basic instincts, primal life force) and the Throat chakra (blue, speaking our truth and communication) that we are able to move to the next two chakras (purple) that are our divine centres of connection and higher understanding ; achieving enlightenment. Positive characteristics: Mental strength, Inspirational leadership, Kindness, Fairness, Humanitarianism, Self-sacrificing, Idealistic, Ability to observe things which go unnoticed by others, Introspective, Sensitive, Extremely creative, Tactful, Warm, Demanding total honesty from others.Negative aspects: Feeling superior, Arrogance, Snobbishness, Disloyalty, Interest in black magic, Tempermental, Indecision, Inconsistency, Aloofness, Vanity <>Violet is the shortest wavelength in the visible colour spectrum. It is the colour with the most intense electromagnetic power and is said to be cleansing and purifying. It opens up our creativity and imagination and allows the energy of inspiration to flow through us.Because of this, it is the colour associated with art and all artistic pursuits including writing, poetry and music. It is also the colour of healers and psychics. Children tend to love the colour purple and of course children have a wonderful sense of imagination and creativity. Purple is considered the colour of good judgement and of purpose. It is the colour of royalty and symbolises mystery and the mystical.<> From ancient times, the colour purple has been considered the colour of spirit and our spiritual nature. It is found in the auras of those who are seeking spiritual fulfilment and is said to help you feel peace of mind. For these reasons, violet is a good colour to have around you when you meditate, whether it be a purple colour gemstone such as amethyst or purple accents in the room where you meditate. On a physical level, the colour violet governs the pituitary gland which the medical profession calls "the master gland" of the endocrine system. It gives energy to our lymphatic system and is said to help kill bacteria. Day: Monday Sign: Aquarius for true violet, Pisces for red/violet Planet: Jupiter Gland associated with the colour Violet: Pituitary Purple Foods: Eggplants, broccoli, blue grapes plus all of the foods listed in the blue/indigo group Purple Gemstones: Amethyst, Fluorite, Sugilite, Lepidolite, Charoite, Purpurite