The grass is not always greener on the other side.

Is it a mere coincidence that the color green is associated with abundance and prosperity? Green is the color of nature. Where there is plant growth, there is greenery. Therefore, green represents fertility, transformation, and growth. When the fields are lush green there is a prosperous harvest. With increasing awareness about environmental hazards, green has become the color of ecology. Not surprising to notice that the color of Earth is blue and green where blue is water, the major component of the Earth and green is the land/ forests. Since green is the color of the cloak of nature, it is attached to growth, abundance, and success. Therefore, plants like green bamboo in your home are said to bring luck and riches! Let's explore more about the color green!

Green And Abundance

Green is the most soothing color for our eyes, and it is scattered all around us. It lies between the color blue and yellow in the visible color spectrum. From birth, we see the color green everywhere around us. Nature has embraced many shades of green to scattered beauty, growth, transformation, and fertility around us. When you try to grow a plant from a seed, you’d see that it is buried beneath the dark brown sand and its roots sprout within the sand which are white or brown.

We are sure that our plant is growing when a green leaf and a green stem sprout from the heart of the earth. Then when the plant is fully growing it is full of green leaves. From here perhaps stem the concept of abundance which is associated with this color. It won’t be wrong to say that the Divine has chosen this color as the color of abundance and growth! It is no wonder that the color green is the color of money too! Cha-Ching!

Green Is The Color Of Heart Chakra

Anahata is the heart chakra which is colored green. The heart chakra is located in the center of our upper body. This region contains the lungs, heart, and circulatory system which are vital for life! The healing of the heart chakra and its green energy brings balance and harmony to one’s life. It is a bridge between our spiritual and physical well-being. Some of the impacts of the healing heart chakra are:

• Bringing peace and prosperity.
• Create more empathy and compassion.
• Release emotional wounds that are obstructing the ability to receive and accept love.
• Open the energetic exchange between the Universe and yourself.
• Bring good fortune.

How Can I Increase My Fortune With The Color Green?

For centuries people believe in certain traditions and myths to increase their fortune and let prosperity flow. Some of such traditions associated with the color green are:

• Making the SouthEast portion of your home ambiance green is said to attract prosperity.
• Did you know that there is a plant that is called a money plant? Keeping money plants in your homes is said to improve your finances and bring good luck in matters related to money.
• Keeping lucky bamboo in your house/ office attracts good luck, health, and wellness.

Did you know, offices have green indoor plants to make the workplace less boring, and to increase the productivity of the employees? This is because the color green has a calming effect on our nerves, it dilates the vessels and facilitates the blood flow thereby relaxing the muscles. Exposure to green keeps the employees motivated and calm in the rigorous/ stressful working industry!

Other Color Psychology Facts About Green

There are some negative representations as well in which this color is used. Have you ever heard this phrase, she turned green with envy. The negative sentiment of envy is expressed in the phrase with the color green. Envy is a sentiment arising due to jealousy when someone is achieving or possessing something which we do not have so we tend to feel unhappy or envious.

A strange contradiction that exists here is that while green represents wellness, abundance, and prosperity it is also used to represent the state of sickness. Have you ever seen the nauseated character in animation always turns green? Illness is associated with the color green. Uncontrolled envy which leads to malicious actions or conspiracy is a mental illness. Maybe that is why green is linked to envy.

Green Is Optimistic

It is no doubt that colors impact our emotions and mood. They create nostalgia and drench us in our fondest memories. A scientific experiment that asked people to recall different words written in different colors which were shown to them earlier found that most people recalled positive words which were written in green. This made scientists conclude that the color green is associated with positivity and optimism.

When you see your childhood memories other than being forced to finish green broccoli you’d find green amidst your dearest moments. A family picnic, a ride on the swing in the park, searching for a lucky clover, meeting green elves on Christmas, and many more! Share with us the dearest memories this color brings to light for you.

DID YOU KNOW?

Green optimism in branding is a concept that refers to a phenomenon in which managers overestimate the extent of consumers’ awareness about the environment and sustainability!

Conclusion

Green is the color of happiness. It exudes a positive aura and attracts abundance and prosperity. It is the color of luck and financial opportunities. When you focus on the positive aspects of your day you can control the negative energies of envy and jealousy. Gratitude is a key factor to control such vibes.  Try surrounding yourself with green objects like the ones mentioned above such as the money plant or the lucky bamboo and see the implications on your mood. Let us know how much influence the color green brought on your mood and emotions.