Excerpt from "Colorstrology: What Your Birthday Color Says About You"

YOUR PERSONAL COLOR

There are 366 personal colors, one for each day of the year. Look up your day of birth to find a color that is unique to you. It may not be your current favorite, but it was specifically selected to honor and balance all the different parts of you.

Many people love and relate to their color naturally. However, some people may not be particularly fond of their color. Always be as open and honest as possible about how you respond to the colors. The Colorstrology system is designed so that everyone can use any of the colors in the manner best suited to them. Look for a color that you respond to, and add it to your environment to help bring out the essence and meaning of that particular hue.

You can incorporate your color into your life through art, clothing, or décor. Notice how it evokes specific thoughts, emotions, and feelings. Colors can be added to your life with flowers, paintings, and furniture. Hang a picture or wear a scarf, necktie, or other accessory. You can choose to use very little, or you can paint an entire room.

THE MONTHLY COLORS

There are twelve monthly colors, and just as you were born under a sun sign, you also belong to a special monthly color group. Like your daily color, the monthly color corresponds to your unique qualities and attributes. Wear, meditate on, or surround yourself with your monthly color to feel more connected to your destiny.

KEY WORDS

Every birth color in the calendar year is united with three key words, which resonate with you and your core personality traits. These words are like notes in the musical score of your color, and when embraced, they can be useful in attaining your goals.

PERSONAL PROFILE

The personal profile describes the essence of your particular day of birth. Use it to remind you of your true self and to feel in line with your destiny and your soul’s purpose. If you are attracted to the personality profile of another birthday, you can use that color to help exemplify those qualities.

COMPATIBLE BIRTHDAYS

Each birthday lists three days that are compatible with your own. In the Colorstrology system, birthday color compatibility is based on the principles of color, elements, planets, and numerological affinity.

You may also find that you are at ease with people who share a color that is similar to your personal color in shade or hue (for example, January 31 and October 12). Enjoy looking up the birthdays of people you know to see what you have in common.

Michele Bernhardt is a respected astrologer, healer, and metaphysician who has worked extensively with the healing aspects of color and sound. She has contributed to many national publications, including Travel + Leisure, Fitness, and the Miami Herald. Michele lives in New York City.

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