The meaning of the color of the New Year in the interior

The Chinese closely associate the element of Earth with warm browns, rich shades of yellow and orange, and gold, which signifies wealth and fertility. These are the main colors of the year that should be used when choosing an outfit for the New Year, decorating the Christmas tree and home to welcome the year according to all the rules.

The element of Earth also suggests the main goal of most people in the new year - material goods. But it also warns that only those who will go to it with a pure heart and honest thoughts will be able to achieve this goal. And the colors of this year have certain properties that affect our lives.

Yellow

Yellow has long been considered a symbol of joy and wealth, perhaps that is why noble people, rulers and kings very often used this color in home decoration or in outfits. It was also believed that yellow has the power to give women beauty, wisdom, and spiritual strength.

Even the blinding sun we have painted yellow since childhood, because most people perceive it as light, bright, warm, like the sun. This color has long been adored by creative people, as it gives joy and pleasant emotions.

Goethe said that yellow is the color of the day, warm, bright and pure.

Even in cloudy weather, when there is no sun and the mood disappears somewhere, but it is worth looking through the yellow glass, as joyful emotions immediately return.

Psychologists believe that lovers of yellow are endowed with unconventional thinking, and are very self-confident, also fair and optimistic about life. Yellow is a symbol of personality development and people who prefer this color remain themselves in any conditions and do not lose self-control.

But not everyone accepts yellow so positively. For example, for Asians this color symbolizes grief and mourning, for Slavs - betrayal, and even yellow flowers meant separation, and for Tibetans, "yellow eye" is the name for jealousy. But at the same time, this color was chosen by the media, as it is responsible for curiosity and news.

The beneficial effect of yellow on the human body is noted by specialists in the field of chromotherapy. They claim that it affects the autonomic nervous system, helps the brain work, and increases intelligence. Yellow also normalizes the functioning of the lymphatic system, liver, pancreas, gall bladder, stomach, and duodenum. The constant influence of this color helps restore the supply of minerals and reduces the level of acidity in the body.

Physiologists also liked this color. They claim that yellow products improve your mood. So, if you are depressed, lemons, melons, pineapples, bananas will cheer you up. And yellow dishes will help with the problem of excess weight.

But at the same time, yellow also has negative qualities. "Overdosing" on yellow causes anxiety and excessive excitement. People who surround themselves with yellow are often absent-minded and caustic, intolerant of criticism, and this often turns into harsh sarcasm.

In addition to color, its shade is also important. Which of the tones do you usually choose:

• lemon-yellow tone gives a reserve of internal energy, but if in excess it can make a person tough;
• a light shade of yellow helps the imagination, but if you are too obsessively carried away by this shade, it can be said that you do not want to be responsible for your words and actions;
• honey shade is preferred by people who lack joy in life;
• yellow with a tint of orange means impulsiveness, quick decision-making, but ignoring the consequences of such decisions.

It is not recommended to wear a yellow outfit when going to an interview, people around you may decide that you are imposing your opinion. But at the same time, this color saves from self-doubt, just use some yellow clothing item, it will help to increase self-esteem a little.

To better absorb the material before an important exam, you can decorate part of the room in this color. In a child's room, it is better to refrain from this color scheme, children begin to cry more often when surrounded by yellow.

Brown

Ancestors have always considered brown as a symbol of the earth, fertility and strength. It is characterized by stability, sustainability, loyalty, common sense and reliability, which are actually the characteristics of this year's talisman.

The ancient Greeks associated this color with the goddess Hera, who was responsible for death, resurrection, and fertility. For Christians, brown was considered negative and symbolized evil. In Islamic culture, it was associated with decline and discord. In ancient Egypt, brown was considered the color of life and rebirth, while the ancient Romans considered it the color of slaves. According to Feng Shui, this color represents the element of earth, and it should be used when decorating the eastern sector of the room, which is responsible for family and health. This solution will help strengthen family relationships and attract prosperity to the home.

Those who prefer brown easily overcome life's difficulties, their concentration can be envied, because they make decisions easily and without problems. Brown lovers are considered practical people. They love simple and comfortable things, delicious food. They advocate justice, are loyal to friends, sincerely love their family. But very often such people are haunted by melancholic moods and a feeling of loneliness. They really do not like the fuss around them and avoid the company of unfamiliar people.

Brown is considered the color of safety, for this reason it is used in the decor of the walls of the house to give comfort and add a sense of peace. Coffee and chocolate tones are perfect for this. This color scheme is chosen by successful business people, it emphasizes solidity, stability, reliability and thrift. The younger generation likes to stand out, and brown colors do not contribute much to this, so they are avoided.

Physiologists have noted the beneficial effect of brown on the spine, excretory system and bowel function. But you should not abuse this color, as its excess gives a feeling of boredom and constraint, often leading to disappointments in life and a depressive mood.

Orange

Orange is the color of sunset, the most beautiful phenomenon that can be observed even every day. This moment of transition is like the border between day and night, enchanting with its riot of colors and the moment when they change. This color contains two opposite shades: the tenderness of yellow and the aggression of red, but in the end you get a chic cocktail that invigorates and calms at the same time.

Orange has no cold shades, it is always ready to greet with warmth and will give everyone energy on the most gloomy cloudy day. Our ancestors believed that this is the color of love. The ancient Greeks had orange clothes for their Muses, and the Romans had outfits of this color for their supreme gods. The Greeks also put an orange veil on the bride before the wedding, this is a symbol of the fact that the marriage was blessed by heaven itself. In the East, it is believed that orange is the color of the Sun and youth, health and beauty.

Psychologists have discovered the inner energy in orange, which fills lovers of this tone. The cheerfulness of these people attracts, they are always in a great mood and share it with others. They are characterized by optimism, enthusiasm, tenacity and gentle persistence. In order to achieve their goal, lovers of orange will not go over the heads, they will offer an option that would suit both parties.

Physiologists have noted a beneficial effect on the spleen, pancreas, small intestine, lungs and blood vessels. Chromotherapy prescribes treatment with orange color to improve blood circulation, increase appetite, accelerate regeneration in nerve or muscle tissue, and also enhance sexual function. No less important is the division into shades:

• Bright orange is preferred by people who are multifaceted and shine with many talents, are too kind, but unstable in their emotions;
• Light orange is usually chosen by people with a calm character, but often this calmness is replaced by a depressive mood.

After heavy losses, this color will help to recover. It helps to strengthen internal forces, will help to overcome the feeling of emptiness and injustice. For painting the walls of the room, it is better to choose soft tones, for example, apricot or peach. In such an environment, strength is well restored after a hard day at work, and a solution will also be very successfully found if you suddenly reach a dead end.

The negative qualities of this color include frivolity and a tendency to take unjustified risks.

Golden color

Traditionally, gold is considered a sign of luxury and wealth, wisdom and talent. The symbols of all kings and emperors were always decorated with gold, and gold always predominated in clothing and jewelry. In ancient Egypt, this metal was a symbol of the god of the Sun. In Indonesia, it was compared to truth and enlightenment. Greece considered gold to be the color of eternal life.

Psychologists have found that this color does not suit everyone in clothing, but only strong and determined individuals know how to combine gold elements in clothing. These individuals do not depend on the opinions of others, they put their interests above others, are confident in their rightness and appearance. According to the teachings of Feng Shui, this color is responsible for joy and positivity, and is used in the interior when decorating the western sector of the room. This enhances the energy that is responsible for wealth and prosperity.

You shouldn't repaint the entire wall in gold, it would be more appropriate to decorate the sector with a small golden statue. Physiologists have found that this color activates the brain and increases the body's vitality.

Along with the positive qualities, there is also a negative impact of gold. A person, under its excessive influence, begins to experience excessive self-confidence, and pride with a feeling of complete impunity.