Crimson

Crimson is deep red with a touch of blue, the color of old blood and dark wine. 777 gives it to Binah as its King-scale color and, as 'crimson (ultra violet),' to Pisces's path. Modern practice gives it to Scorpio. It is red turned inward: depth, intensity, and mystery.

Uses

• Deep passion and commitment
• Transformation
• Mystery and secrets
• Ancestor and blood-line work

Wavelength

About 640–700 nm, deep red with violet undertone

Planet and day

Mars or Saturn, Tuesday or Saturday

Signs

Scorpio

Element

Water and Fire

Chakra

Root and sacral

Color healing

Grounding warmth; used for deep emotional energy

Working with it

Use crimson for Scorpio workings of transformation and for commitments meant to last. A crimson cord knotted with intention binds a promise.