All About Unity Sand Colors: Meaning & Magic on the Wedding Day

Discover the symbolism of Unity Sand colors: Meaning & Magic for the wedding day! 

 

A Unity Sand Ceremony is a symbolic wedding ritual where a couple pours different colored sand into a single container to represent two lives joined as one in marriage. Just as the grains of sand can never be separated, so too are the couple bonded forever in love. But the symbolism doesn't end there – your unity sand colors can have meaning too! 

 

• How to Perform a Unity Sand Ceremony (for Wedding Officiants)

 

What is the meaning of the Unity Sand Ceremony?

The beautiful Unity Sand ritual can be incorporated into a wedding ceremony, vow renewal ceremony, or commitment ceremony as a symbol of unending devotion, collaboration, and partnership. It’s also a great unity ceremony for a blended family as a symbol of their bond – each person gets their own color of sand to add to the whole, including children, parents, grandparents, and other important loved ones. The Unity Sand Ceremony wedding ritual can be secular (nonreligious), religious, spiritual, and even magical in meaning.

The colors you choose for your unity sand can hold special meaning, adding to the symbolism of the ritual. You might choose colors that match your wedding decor, complementary or contrasting colors for visual impact, or colors that symbolize something meaningful about your personality and values. In Pagan and Wiccan weddings, unity sand colors can even invoke specific intentions with energetic or spellcasting powers – a part of witchcraft called color magic, or color magick. In this case, sand colors can be used to draw certain things toward you in marriage, or keep certain things away.

 

Related: Don’t Use Sand! Creative Alternatives for Your Sand Ceremony

 

What to Consider When Choosing Unity Sand Colors

 

Whether you believe that colors hold magical or energetic properties, or simply love the beauty and symbolism of color on the wedding day, it’s worthwhile to put some thought into your unity sand colors. 
 
You can use 2 or more colors in your Unity Sand Ceremony. Use an extra color for anyone else you want to include in the ritual, such as children, a polyamorous partner, or to symbolize the presence of God in your marriage. Some couples also use different colors of sand to represent the different values or blessings they want to cultivate in their marriage. 

 

Use the simple color chart below to help you decide which colors are best for your ceremony. 

 

Related: 5 Unity Ceremonies for a Polyamorous Wedding with 3 or More Partners

 

 

Your unity sand colors can add special meaning and symbolism the ceremony. (Photo cropped: Adventure_Photo / iStock)

 

 

Unity Sand Colors: Meaning & Magic 

 

Below, you’ll find a list of color associations, including various personality types, values, astrological, spiritual / occult, magical, earthy, and astrological associations for each of the primary and secondary colors. Consider the symbolic aspects that are meaningful to you, and the type of ceremony you want to have.

 

• Red: What does red unity sand symbolize? 

 

The color red is associated with confident, assertive, and courageous personality types; the astrological sign Aries; the root chakra and grounding; The Hermit and The Moon (tarot); passion; courage; strength; love; health and vigor (lifeblood); and fire element. In some cultures, including India and China, red wedding colors also symbolize good luck and prosperity in marriage.

 

Related: Red Wedding Dresses: Symbolism and Modern Meanings

 

• Blue: What does blue unity sand symbolize? 

 

The color blue is associated with compassionate, idealistic, and imaginative personality types; the astrological signs Aquarius and Cancer; the throat chakra and communication; The Empress and The World (tarot); clarity; the divine; forgiveness; calming; travel; the moon; and the water element. In some cultures, blue wedding colors also symbolize loyalty, faithfulness, and stability.

 

• Yellow: What does yellow unity sand symbolize?

 

The color yellow is associated with cheerful, fun-loving, and optimistic personality types; the astrological sign Gemini; the solar plexus chakra and personal purpose; The Chariot and The Tower (tarot); abundance; confidence; intelligence; joy; the Sun; electricity, and the earth element. In some cultures, yellow wedding colors symbolize happiness and an easy-going nature.

 

• Green: What does green unity sand symbolize?

 

The color green is associated with caring, logical, and inquisitive personality types; the astrological sign Taurus; the heart chakra and emotional well-being; The Lovers and The Devil (tarot); connection to others; growth; healing; money; nature; fertility; plant magic; and the earth element. Green wedding colors may represent a connection to nature, and the desire for new beginnings and a harmonious future.

 

 

Blue, red, green, and white: These unity sand colors can have many meanings depending on the couple. For example, the sand ceremony above might symbolize the couple's desire to cultivate compassion (blue), love, courage, good fortune (red), growth (green), and honesty (white) in their marriage. (Photo: Nastassia Samal / iStock)

 

 

• Purple: What does purple unity sand symbolize?

 

The color purple is associated with intuitive, artistic, and spiritual personality types; the astrological sign Sagittarius; the crown chakra and spirituality; Strength and The Star (tarot); enlightenment; wisdom; independence; creativity; psychic abilities; and a balance of fire and water elements. Purple wedding colors can also symbolize high social status, royalty, and luxury.

 

• Orange: What does orange unity sand symbolize?  

 

The color orange is associated with optimistic, generous, and spontaneous personality types; the astrological sign Leo; the sacral chakra and emotional expression; The Hierophant and Temperance (tarot); pleasure; sexuality; desire; creativity, flowing abundance; and the fire element. Orange wedding colors can also symbolize optimism, enthusiasm, and a bold sense of self.

 

• Pink: What does pink unity sand symbolize?  

 

The color pink is associated with empathetic, nurturing, and expressive personality types; the astrological signs Libra and Taurus; the heart chakra and unconditional love; The High Priestess and Justice (tarot); love; compassion; kindness; nurturing energy; and healing. Pink wedding colors also symbolize romance, confidence, playfulness, and creativity.

 

Get inspired: 5 Reasons a Pink Wedding Dress Might Be Best

 

• Black: What does black unity sand symbolize? 

 

The color black is associated with confident, dedicated, and independent personality types; the astrological sign Scorpio; the earth star chakra and universal connection; The Emperor and Death (tarot); mystery; protection; security; grounding; banishing negative energy; and the water element. Black wedding colors may also symbolize protection, focus, and nontraditional values.

 

Get inspired: 11 Black Wedding Dresses & Suits for Every Style

 

• Natural / White: What does white unity sand symbolize? 

 

The color white is associated with independent, honest, and peaceful personality types; the astrological sign Cancer; the crown chakra and higher wisdom; the soul star chakra and divine love; The Magician, The Wheel of Fortune and The Sun (tarot); clarity; spirituality; purity; honesty; new beginnings; light; and the metal element.

 

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Need a Unity Sand Wedding Ceremony Script? Try One of These!

 

Ask a friend to officiate your wedding using one of the original unity sand wedding scripts below! Friends and relatives can get ordained online free with American Marriage Ministries to officiate a wedding - then use our officiant training pages and wedding ceremony scripts to prepare. 

 

• Hourglass Wedding Ceremony Script (Unity Sand Ceremony)
   
• Blended Family Wedding Ceremony Script with Sand Blending Ritual
   
• Same-Sex Wedding Ceremony Script with Unity Sand Ceremony
   

Browse all Unity Sand Wedding Ceremony Scripts

 

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Have a Friend Officiate Your Wedding with Online Ordination Through AMM

 

Personalize your wedding ceremony even more by having a friend or family member serve as your wedding officiant! Friends can officiate a wedding by getting ordained online with American Marriage Ministries. Our ordinations are free and it only takes a couple seconds to complete the online application to become a minister.

ORDAINED MINISTER ONLINE APPLICATION

Why choose AMM? American Marriage Ministries is an inclusive nondenominational internet church that ordains and trains ministers to officiate marriage ceremonies. We are a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit church, and help people from all backgrounds and beliefs become ordained ministers for weddings. Our online ordination is free, accessible, and never expires.

AMM Ministers can legally officiate weddings in every state* (it's much harder in Virginia, where we're looking into our options). After getting ordained with AMM, you might need to register your ordination with your local county clerk’s office. Click the link above to get started! 

 

 

Become an ordained minister online with American Marriage Ministries and officiate wedding for friends and relatives. (Photo: iStock)

 

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