Spirit Color Guide: Which Color Reflects Your True Essence?
Every woman has a beautiful outfit in the back of their closet. When we try it on, our spirits shine! But then we tell ourselves, “I’m saving it for a special occasion.” And there it stays, in the back of our closet.
Why not embrace that feeling, and make every day special?
At Earth Wisdom Collection, we want women to dance in beauty everyday. This was our vision behind our sacred Yoruba-inspired Spirit Collection.
Our designs celebrate West African traditions where colors hold profound meaning and mark initiations of the feminine journey.
The three sacred colors of our signature collection – yellow, blue, and white – were each chosen with intention and spiritual significance. Discover how to choose the color that aligns with your inner essence so you can radiate with beauty from the inside out.
What is Yoruba Culture?
The Yoruba people originate from Benin, West Africa. They share a language and culture that pre-dates any religion, and recognize spirit and consciousness in all things.
The slave trade spread Yoruba traditions worldwide to the Caribbean and Central/South America.
Many went undercover in their ancient practices, replacing deities' names (known as Orishas) with Christian names.
Each color in the Earth Wisdom Collection aligns with an ancient Orisha archetype and assists in a woman's spiritual development.
BLUE - Yemaya: The Divine Mother
She's revered for her deep intuition as a teacher of feminine wisdom, guardian of the oceans, and protector of women's health. She represents the maturing woman, motherhood, fertility, birthing, and all nurturing aspects of life.
Why wear blue?
- To mark your initiation into motherhood
- To embody the maturing woman
- To connect deeper to the water
- To be more in the flow with the element of water
- To seek and give more nurturing energy
If any of these resonate with you, wearing blue is your color!
YELLOW - Oshun: The Embodiment of Joy
Oshun is the joy-filled Orisha of sweet water including lakes, glaciers, waterfalls, and streams. She is the pure domain of love.
She's more juvenile, free-spirited, fiery, and seductive. Depicted as fire in the water, she's represented by the color gold or yellow, embodying the energy of passion.
While Yemaya is the mother, Oshun is the daughter. They're a duo with an affinity for water. As the river flows into the sea and cleans the ocean, Oshun cleans us with healing energy.
Later in life, the daughter becomes more like a sister to the mother, bringing good news, taking care of her, and healing her wounds.
Why wear yellow?
- To tap into your joy, passion, and youthful spirit
- To lift your confidence (to dance, experience joy, to shine)
- To embody love (falling in love, being open to receiving love, learning to love in return)
If any of these resonate with you, wearing yellow is your color!
WHITE - Obatala: The Path to Clarity
Obatala is the deity of purity, wisdom, peace, and fairness. He is the creator and masculine counterpart of Yemaya.
He governs the head, and represents wisdom, peace, fairness, and giving direction. A cluttered or ill head blocks the way for spirit to come and teach you, heal you, and give you direction.
In Yoruba culture, it's essential to keep the head clean with head baths, white head wraps, or white clay.
The color white is often worn for initiations because it represents purity, communion, and a clean slate. Every woman needs a white dress to honor and protect their purity.
Why wear white?
- To gain more clarity on a decision
- To cleanse your spirit for a fresh start
- To invite in wisdom to help give you direction
- To create sacred space in your life
- To connect with your Higher Self
If any of these resonate with you, wearing white is your color!
Finding Your Sacred Color
We hope this guide helps you find the color that reflects your inner essence so you can dance in beauty every day!
Which sacred color from the Earth Wisdom Collection embodies your true self the most?
Ready to embrace your inner essence? Shop our Earth Wisdom Collection now to begin your journey of spiritual expression through sacred clothing.
Share your color in the comments below and connect with others on the path of feminine wisdom!
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