01:36

Symbolism Of Colors: Black

by Niina Niskanen

Rated
4.4
Type
talks
Activity
Meditation
Suitable for
Everyone
Plays
75

Black is a popular color in retail. In color psychology, black color meaning is symbolic of mystery, power, elegance, and sophistication. In contrast, the color meaning can also evoke emotions such as sadness and anger. Many fashion retailers have used black in their logos. Black is also a popular color for text as it’s an easy color to read.

SymbolismColorsBlackColor PsychologyPowerEleganceSophisticationEmotionsSadnessAngerFashionRetailElementsPlanetsAstrologyHistoryFolkloreCultural BeliefsHistorical ContextAstrological AssociationsColor SymbolismCulturesElement AssociationsMysteriesPlanet Associations

Transcript

Black.

Elements of black are water and earth.

Planets are moon,

Saturn and Pluto.

Day of the week is Saturday and horoscope signs are Scorpio,

Aquarius and Capricorn.

Color black is connected to night time,

Mysticism,

Wisdom,

Soil,

Growth,

Death,

Hatred,

Sophistication,

Mystery,

Magic and darkness.

According to folklore in all parts of the world the earth was born from darkness.

The black color is thought to be a magnetic color that holds all colors inside it.

Soil and dirt are black,

Yet all life grows from them.

Black is the color of both life and death.

In many western countries black is the color of mourning.

During pre-Christian times it was believed that black color hid the funeral folk from the fairy folk and evil spirits.

In the past black fabrics were expensive.

It was not unheard of for a woman to get married wearing a black dress.

Because usually the wedding dress was the most expensive dress.

In western cultures black has been the color of misfortune and bad luck.

This belief most likely started from people's fear towards the night time and darkness.

Black cats and black dogs were deliverers of bad news.

Seeing a black bird was considered as a bad omen.

Black symbolizes time to let go of the past and welcome the new.

Meet your Teacher

Niina NiskanenOulu, Finland

4.4 (8)

Recent Reviews

Lisa

May 26, 2024

Thank you!🙏 I love black!🐈‍⬛🖤💫🐾🎵And I am a Scorpio ♏️

More from Niina Niskanen

Loading...

Related Meditations

Loading...

Related Teachers

Loading...
© 2025 Niina Niskanen. All rights reserved. All copyright in this work remains with the original creator. No part of this material may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the copyright owner.

How can we help?

Sleep better
Reduce stress or anxiety
Meditation
Spirituality
Something else