According to about.com, "Orange, is the only color of the spectrum whose name was taken from an object, the well-known and popular fruit called the orange. In folklore the color orange stands for fire and flames, lust, vigor, excitement, adventure and wholesomeness. Orange also has meaning for success, stimulating energy, justice, attraction, endurance. In Hindu belief, orange represents the sacral chakra.

If you want to get noticed without screaming, consider the color orange — it demands attention. The softer oranges such as peach are even friendlier, more soothing. Peachy oranges are less flamboyant than their redder cousins but still energetic. Orange is mentally stimulating as well as sociable. Use it to get people thinking or to get them talking."

According to crystal-cure.com, "Orange is a power color. It is one of the healing colors. It is said to increase the craving for food. It also stimulates enthusiasm and creativity. Orange means vitality with endurance. People who like orange are usually thoughtful and sincere. Lady luck's color is orange. If a change of any kind is needed in life, just burn an orange candle for 7 nights.

While red is associated with fiery heat, orange is associated with the benign warmth of the sun. A dynamic color to be sure, orange offers a more thoughtful control than explosive red. Curiosity is a driving characteristic of orange, and with it comes exploration of new things. Wearing orange during times of stress, or shock can help to balance your emotions. It can bring about the willingness to embrace new ideas with enjoyment and a sense of exploration and creative play.

Put some orange in your life when you want:
* to spice things up when you feel time is dragging
* to become more involved in something
* to increase creativity
* relief from things becoming too serious"

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