Not everyone believes in signs. But those who associate every step in their lives with some signs, omens, are well aware that our ancestors also believed that the color purple is a widow's color. Why is that? Where did this come from and is it worth seriously giving it meaning? We will examine in more detail in our material.
Widow color - which one?
In Russia, it has long been believed that a widow after the death of her husband should wear black clothes for six months. The next six months, her outfits were supposed to have a purple widow color, close to black, the same gloomy and depressing. It was allowed to use dark green or blue clothes in their wardrobe.
Prolonged wearing of purple hues in the eyes of people has become associated with widow status. And it was fixed in the subconscious of society that such colors are worn only during mourning.
Lilac color - a widow's color, why it happened? The answer is simple, this shade is close to purple, so many also began to attribute it to this sad category. Similar superstitions have survived to this day. But increasingly, young people do not listen to depressing signs and, despite everything, couples prefer to organize even purple weddings.
Violet superstition
Someone believes in signs and is afraid to break them, while someone, in spite of all the whispers, tries to build his own destiny and happiness. For those who are very superstitious, here are a few examples of what to be wary of when organizing a wedding:
- Many Slavic peoples are convinced that if at the wedding of the bride the outfit will have a purple or lilac widow color, then her marriage will not last long, and she will not be happy.
- In addition, it is impossible to supplement such an outfit with silver accessories, they portend future diseases and suffering.
- They say that the widow's color indicates possible bruises. Waiting for a bride in a family life beatings.
- By the way, the green color in the dress of the newlyweds suggests that the future husband will cheat on his wife.
- Well, the worst sign is that the widow's color promises tragedy, the loss of her husband.
- Even guests are not recommended to wear purple shades for the wedding ceremony. Girls who prefer these colors will never find family happiness.
In religion
It can be safely stated that the roots of these superstitions go back to religion. Even in ancient Rome, Catholic priests wore purple cassocks in fasting and during the Advent period. This tradition has reached our time. By the way, in Italy, no artist on television will not allow himself to wear an outfit of purple or purple, widow's color.
In Christianity, purple is a symbol of spiritual wisdom, sadness, austerity, and holiness.
The Jews, however, believe that this color is a sign of solidity and prudence. Young, choosing a purple wedding, usually get married by calculation.
But not everything is so gloomy. In Ireland, for example, lilac, lilac is considered the color of nymphs, forest dwellers. If the bride put on a lavender dress, lilac lace, then the couple will find marriage of unity of souls. The marriage of the newlyweds is doomed to a happy family life.
How do purple color therapists decode?
In the psychotherapy section on flowers, it is stated that this shade inhibits and depresses the human psyche, causes irritation, a feeling of tiredness and dissatisfaction. However, some experts recommend lilac for relaxation and exit from the rebellious state.
Violet is a widow's color that conveys grief, longing, symbolizes inaction and sadness.
Symbolism of color in Buddhism
Currently, many are fond of world religions and tend to listen to those statements that carry more positive in themselves. In Buddhism, purple is viewed from a different perspective.
It consists of two bases - red and blue. They are considered feminine and masculine. The combination of these colors and gives a purple tint. This is the complete harmony, the union of male and female. Purple from this point of view is the best suited for marriage, wedding ceremony. Here he will not be called the widow color.
In Buddhism, purple is considered the color of the highest chakra. It is she who contacts the cosmos and the universe. Wearing this color helps to develop intuition, and it, by the way, is required in family life.
Ancient astrologers believed that the material and the spiritual combine in violet. All noble people preferred wearing purple shades. By this they showed their approximate position to higher powers.
Lilac in astrology
Lilac color in astrology can not be called gloomy. Here he is dominated by Venus - the planet of beauty and art. Lilac is preferred by creative individuals. It is great for women to wear.
- Develops creativity and a sense of taste.
- Charges with energy, positive and improves mood.
- Gives joy in life.
- Develops a feminine beginning.
- It reveals the potential in a person, allows you to find a way out of difficult situations.
- Attracts love relationships.
With all these positive aspects, some individuals should still avoid the color of Venus. Who does this apply to?
- To those whose creative energy is in full swing. There is an overabundance of it.
- Those people who need a little "ground", which is called "come down from heaven."
- Who lacks a serious attitude to life.
- Abusive alcohol and cigarettes.
- To natures too amorous.
So that the widow's color does not become a bad sign at a wedding
If the newlyweds, despite signs and superstitions, nevertheless decided to play a purple wedding, they should consider some recommendations.
Keep in mind the fact that purple color goes well with snow-white. You can take white as the basis for the outfit, but the bright shades of lilac can be used as an additional decor. Even the most ardent guardians of beliefs, traditions and superstitions will not find fault with such a reception. In white and violet colors, the entire wedding banquet can be performed.
As a purple accessory, the bride can have shoes, a bow-belt on the dress, a bouquet of delicate orchids. The groom may be in a purple suit, all these signs and beliefs do not apply to him. If desired, a man can wear a white suit, a purple bow-tie or a shirt of a given color.
Choose the right shade
You can combine shades of snow-white and purple at the wedding, but you can do something else. It is allowed to use lavender, lilac tones obtained from a mixture of white and purple. New shades carry a different symbolism in themselves, they are more related to dreamy, romantic, spiritual spheres. They are considered the colors of poets and romantics in love.
At the wedding, these gentle, light shades look quite natural. There may be a bunch of flowers in dark purple.
As other gentle shades at the wedding, light sand, milky white, and delicate pistachios will be appropriate.
Most often, signs relate to young girls. If an aged lady came to the ceremony in an eggplant dress, skillfully trimmed with gold, silver, mint or light green, this would be quite appropriate.
Conclusion
To believe in signs and superstitions or not is everyone's choice. As can be seen from the information presented, the attitude towards the widow's violet color can be completely different. The people say one thing, astrology interprets color differently, but in world religion there is also no consensus on this issue.