Gold

Gold…The color of wealth, extravagance, and flashiness was first used as a color in 1300 BC by mixing yellow, brown and orange pigments together and was popular in ancient Egyptian and Roman art.

People who love gold are compassionate and loving. They tend to make others feel empowered when in their presence.

  • They love luxury and look for the best quality in everything. Lucky for them, they’re also very successful while searching for and acquiring material wealth throughout their life.

  • They have excellent leadership qualities and enjoy sharing their knowledge and wisdom with others.

  • They tend to be honest and genuine.

  • Personality color golds (or people who love gold) are cheerful, friendly and outgoing. They’re happy within themselves and it radiates from them.

  • They may find it hard to trust others at times.

  • They can tend to take on too much which makes them stressed, overwhelmed and anxious.

  • They can be discriminating and selective when it comes to selecting a partner.

    Symbolism of Gold in Different Religions and Cultures

  • In Canada and America, gold is a color held in high regard. It’s viewed as an intoxicating color that portrays ability and wealth, but it’s also said to indicate overindulgence and decadence.

  • In South America, the color gold is mostly seen in the church and symbolizes wealth, luxury, positivity and other similar concepts.

  • The Jamaicans and Cubans associate gold with seafarers, especially pirates.

  • In Hinduism, gold is associated with meditation, learning and self-guided improvement. Hindu idols are usually depicted with golden halos which symbolizes their virtue and wisdom.

  • In Christianity, gold is symbolic of power and divinity. Christians view the color as representing icons, which is the reason it’s featured in several mosaics. It’s said that the majestic hue of gold is a reminder of the omnipresence and the strength of God.

  • In China and in Western culture, gold represents nobility and wealth. The Chinese usually have something of gold in their home to attract wealth and prosperity.

 

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