What Does The Color Blue Represent Spiritually? Here's What To Know, According To Color Experts

The color blue has rich symbolism, both positive and negative.

While it's often considered "the world's favorite color" and linked with the Earth through bodies of water and the sky, we also use the word "blue" to describe feeling down (i.e., Sadness in the movie Inside Out is even depicted as an all-blue character, and "blues" music is quintessentially somber). One of the most prolific painters in history, Pablo Picasso, even created a series of blue paintings in the early 1900s with a distinctly sad feel—aptly named his "blue period." And that's just the tip of the iceberg.

As color therapist Walaa AlMuhaiteeb previously told mbg, the shade of blue matters too. Light blue is associated with acceptance and truth. Indigo, a dark blue, almost purple hue, on the other hand, is all about intuition and breaking through illusion, she says. "It's also a frequency of opening new doors to uplift the world in a different way or looking at the world in a different way," she explains.

Blue is also associated with the throat chakra, the energy center in the body that deals with self-expression, communication, and truth.

Color can provide some interesting clues into what your dreams may be trying to tell you, and in the case of blue, the associated emotions will depend on context and shade. Water in dreams, for instance, tends to reflect our emotions, so is the water in your dream sparkly and clear, or is it murky and dark?

If blue feels like a pervasive color or theme in your relationship, you or your partner may have a blue aura, or the relationship may be highly communicative.

As spiritual author Shannon Kaiser previously told mbg, since blue is closely related to truth, it lends itself to openness and honesty, as well as purity, expression, and communication. And according to spiritual YouTuber Karishma Hira, people with blue auras in relationships are trustworthy, creative, calm, and stable. "They have enough self-control to speak to you with respect," she adds.

Certain colors are linked with certain traits and can even show up in your aura based on how you feel. With a blue aura, there's some nuance depending on the shade, but a true blue (cobalt) aura indicates deep intuition and spirituality. "They share a strong connection with the unknown and enjoy the depth of life," Hira previously told mbg, adding, "They use their imagination, wisdom, intuition, and creativity to express themselves."

Of course, as aforementioned, darker shades of blue aren't always viewed so positively, and a murky blue aura can indicate struggles with expressing yourself.

If you're looking to bring some of blue's positive energy into your life, there are a number of things you can do to align with it. For one thing, healing and/or unblocking your throat chakra is a good place to start. (Here's how, if you're curious).

Ultimately, as Firester tells mbg, blue's connection to the throat chakra relates to the need to speak up, give time to yourself to articulate your needs, and to create boundaries as well. "It also is related to needing to listen sometimes, and making sure you have the space in which you are listened to as well," she notes.

So to bring more blue into your life, think about how you need to be heard. "Taking the time to put words to your feelings and making space to hear yourself in this way can be very helpful," Firester says, adding that singing, writing, and expressing yourself authentically will bring this chakra to balance.

You could also incorporate more blue shades into your home décor. Just remember that from the feng shui POV, this isn't recommended if you're prone to feeling sad or lonely at home.

Blue crystals such as lapis lazuli, blue lace agate, or sodalite, may also be worth adding to your spiritual toolbox, as they're all associated with personal expression and the throat chakra. Similarly, doing candle rituals with a blue candle can help you work with this color.

Light blue candles would be good if you're having trouble accepting a situation or you want to tap into truth, AlMuhaiteeb notes, while an indigo candle "would be to call in a higher-frequency life purpose—things that are not only for your benefit but also has the collective in mind."