the Colour Purple

Sea urchins teach 'discernment'

My beloved gifted me a spectacular 'Vale' gold necklace, by the Bai sisters, for Christmas. What I first thought was a tooth-like shape, turns out to be a sea urchin spike. Needless to say I LOVE it. Of course I couldn't help researching any meaning attributed to sea urchins. In my world, there are no coincidences; therefore, there must be a mystical reason for said species to be decorating me right now. Here's what I discovered (abbreviated text. Source forgotten.. so sorry!!):

Teaches discernment and the art of underlying circumstances. Slow and methodical, she shows how to maneuver with tenacity and patience.... Do you have tough exterior and soft inside? Urchin will teach this balance of rough and tender. Evolution, metamorphosis and new developments are highlighted with Sea Urchin medicine... Listen to the color of the Sea Urchin for this will aid in understanding.

I found the last line curious, " listen to the colour of the Sea Urchin...".  So I investigated that too. I found a site that speaks to colour personalities. The list of qualities associated with purple is extensive. I resonate with many of them - for better or for worse. Here's snippet for Purple (full site here):

If purple or violet is your favorite color, you have a deep need for emotional security and to create order and perfection in all areas of your life, including your spiritual life. You also have a deep need to initiate and participate in humanitarian projects, helping others in need.

• you are sensitive and compassionate, understanding and supportive, thinking of others before yourself
•  you have a peaceful and tranquil quality and a quiet dignity about you 
• You are creative and like to be individual in most of your endeavors
• You dislike responsibility and have difficulty dealing with real day-to-day problems
• Meditation is a good activity for you to help you become centred and balanced
• You can be selfish and self-indulgent as you don't like being imposed upon by others beliefs and regulations

Both my designer side and artist side drink in colour theory information. I'm not a snob where I read it because I think there are a lot of truths available beyond strict science. Have a snoop at your favourite colour(s). Are you reflecting the TRUE you too?

Happy colouring.
Kathryn