What It Means When You See Colors During Meditation

On the surface meditation can seem a pretty boring affair – you sit in silence for a few minutes focusing on your breath and calm the mind. However the deeper you go the ‘weirder’ thing can get.

Meditation doesn’t just bring more quite into our lives, it opens us up to a world we are not used to perceiving with our physical senses.

Some of these experiences can be confusing especially if they come out of the blue, but most of the time there is a simple explanation.

In this post I’m going to go over the meaning of seeing colors during meditation, based on my personal experience. Know that this is only one perspective, although I will attempt to cover as much as I can.

Why Do I See Colors During Meditation?

We’ve talked about seeing energy before, and seeing colors during meditation follows a similar principle.

When we meditate we tune gain more awareness of our physical body, and through that increased awareness of our non-physical or energy body. This is why during meditation it is common to feel vibrations, tingling and other energy movement symptoms.

When we become aware of this non-physical energy it can also manifest as colors which we see in our vision.

Each color is like a note on the piano and carries a specific frequency relating to different levels of awareness. Each of the seven chakras and their associated colors work in the same way; acting as portals to different levels of being.

During meditation I have seen many different types of colors, shapes and patterns. Most commonly blue, white, green and purple, although this can vary depending on where I am in life.

We can see colors with the eyes closed due the activation of our pineal gland or third eye chakra, particularly if we are strong visual learners/thinkers. Through meditation, mindfulness and other practices we open up our dormant psychic senses.

Seeing Colors With Eyes Closed

Firstly, let’s tackle the ‘logical’ explanation. There is a physical reason we might perceive colors swirling behind our closed eyelids.

This is called phosphene, a phenomenon where we experience light without light actually entering the eyes, which is induced by some stimulation of the retina.

Take a moment to rub your eyes or apply some pressure and you can experience this right now. This could be caused through a mental memory of an image, and/or through glands in the brain generating internal light.

It’s so important to be discerning when trying to interpret these experience. What we see can have a deeper spiritual meaning, but it could also be surface-level activity which we shouldn’t try to over-analyze.

What Is The Meaning of Colors In Meditation?

It is common to see one of the seven chakra colors during meditation, which often highlights which chakra is more active than the others. You may also see the color of a chakra that is undeveloped, one that needs work at that moment, or one that relates to a challenge you are currently facing.

One time during meditation I saw a beautiful green light during meditation, then I started to perceive a slight buzzing sound. My awareness was slowly pulled to my heart area. I had heavy emotions that wanted to surface at that moment and I allowed myself to feel.

Red

A call to go inward, ground yourself and focus on the more “practical stuff”. Spend time in solitude, centering your energy. Go out into nature and put your bare feet on the ground. Identify where you are neglecting your physical health and/or self care rituals.

Orange

Get more creative! Keep a notepad and start noting random insights and ideas as you go about your day. Draw, paint, write, play an instrument. Find activities that energize you. Be more mindful of your sexual energy – guard it well!

Yellow

Tap into your personal power. Consider the different types of boundaries you have as well as which are missing. Be more more mindful of your social circle. Pray for and affirm your strength.

Green

Get in tune with the heart. Sit with yourself in a meditation and allow your emotions to speak to you – positive or negative, what do they have to say? Get in touch with people who uplift you; connect with deep conversation, co-operation, physical touch etc. Follow your heart on what you speak on, do and how you help others.

Blue

Get vocal. Don’t be afraid to state your needs and wants, set clear boundaries, prioritize clear verbal communication even when you are intuitively connected to someone. Listen to yourself more intently. Pay attention to recurring thoughts, intuitive insights and gut instincts.

Purple

Do something for your spirit. Take a walk in nature, pray, connect with guides, partake in a community meditation. Take time out of your day, especially when busy, to tune into your higher self. Even just for a few minutes. This is the color of your third eye chakra. When we see purple during meditation it can create a sense of wonder and awe, as this chakra represents seeing through illusion.

White

A common color people see often during meditation is white. This is often whiter than any white you would have ever seen, and can exude a loving or warm energy along with it. This can manifest as an orb or something similar and is a good sign that your guides or angels are nearby.

The Blue Pearl

One of the first colors I ever saw during meditation was blue – that of a blue pearl.

It was beautiful, and remained nestled right in the center of my vision for only a few seconds, but in that time I felt complete peace. The blue pearl is said to represent the entirety of existence.

The blue pearl also known as the nila bindu, is a point within the crown chakra and perceived by the physical pineal gland. It has been said to encompass all existence, our true nature and the divinity within each individual.

When I did research on the blue pearl, before even knowing what it was called, I found an abundance of similar experiences from others online. I read one story from a guy who meditating on the blue pearl regularly, and as a result found the inner strength to quit alcohol!

Sounds unbelievable, but when we perceive colors during meditation…they aren’t just energy. Many hold a sacred energy, and with focus on them they can unblock something in us.

This experience made me realized (confirmed to me) that if we can have these experiences independent of each other, there must be an energy that connects us all. An energy which permeates what we call reality.

So what do you do with this information? You’ve read through this list and still aren’t sure what applies to you, how do you discern what a color means for you?

The most important thing you can do is follow your intuition when it comes to your inner experiences.

When you perceive a color, shape, pattern or anything else during meditation, take a moment to just observe. Don’t try to attach a label or interpretation straight away, simply allow your awareness to rest on whatever it is that you can see.

Notice if the color expands or contracts, and if it shifts or changes over time with your focused awareness. Notice how the color makes you feel and what emotions you associate with it. By following your gut in this way you can decide for yourself what a color means.

If you are still unsure don’t be afraid to connect with your guides and ask for clarification. Once you are finished write your experience down. This gives you something to reference in the future, and when you have more experiences like this you can see if a pattern develops.

Most importantly, do not get too attached to any one experience!

Don’t feel dejected for not seeing a certain symbol or color again. The better we get at letting go of and observing these colors without expectation, the more they can develop without force.

These experiences are a clear sign your psychic sight is opening up.