This is where I really start feeling the colors of the flag.
Green is the color of money though, and I bet if Gordon Gecko had a favorite color that would be it. It’s associated with enlightenment, intellect, optimism, reason, and decisiveness. This correlates with the designation that Feng Shui practitioners give yellow – it represents the Earth element.įrom a Feng shui perspective, yellow is also known to stimulate the brain and aid digestion. Without sunlight, life as we know it would be nearly impossible. But let’s go a little deeper here – it’s about being yourself instead of hiding in the shadows.Ĭome out into the light and get some vitamin D, y’all! It means sunlight, which, on its own is pretty great.
I’ve been looking forward to yellow because, in the context of the gay pride flag, it’s the meaning I love and connect with the most. Yellow, yellow, want some jello? Me either. Without the rebelliousness of all the activists, artists and allies that work tirelessly toward a more inclusive world, we’d all be in trouble. A negative quality of orange is rebelliousness, but I’m on the fence about this label. When I know I need to work through some shit, I find that talking to someone is always a good place to start.īesides communication, the positive qualities of the color orange include happiness, concentration, and intellect. From a Feng Shui perspective, the color orange encourages communication, which connects for me. I’m going to keep it broad here and share that I think there are many reasons we all need to heal and many ways to do it. I’ve been struggling with this meaning because it’s so broad, yet so specific in the context of the gay community. Orange is the second color in the gay pride flag, and in this context, it means healing. Orange you glad you’re reading this post?!? I know I am. C, and Dougie Coop know what I’m talking about. If you ever happen upon a set of red curtains appearing in a circle of 12 Sycamore trees, know that the color red serves as a warning. Red also has the ability to deliver powerful messages of warning, some easier to receive than others.
Please do dabble carefully – red corresponds with the element of fire. I’m not an expert and it’s complex AF, but for the sake of Pride, I reworked the rainbow colors into a Matrix that should work just fine if you dare to dabble. My go-to for any and all design concerns is a document known as a Feng Shui Matrix (or Bagua). The struggle is so real that I’ve done some pretty deep dives into the practice of Feng Shui over the years. In the context of the gay pride flag, red represents life. Indeed, the many variations of red are associated with power and energy, two sure signs of life that I struggle with on a daily basis.
Besides that, red is known in Feng Shui circles as the most active of all colors, making it a great color to examine in preparation for a month full of rainbows, parades and glitter-filled celebrations. Red is the purrrfect color to kick things off! It’s the top (first) color in the gay pride flag, making it a logical starting point. In this post I will explore the meanings behind the 6 colors represented in the gay pride flag. Welcome and thank you for joining me on my descent into the fascinating world of color meanings and representation.