The Color Yellow—Edo Edo, Ogulu Ogulu and Its Effects

The color yellow, known as Edo Edo or Ogulu Ogulu in Igbo thought, is a symbol of illumination, wisdom, thought, inner freedom, and the ability to live unbound by unnecessary ties. Yellow corresponds to the Sun (Anyanwu) and Saturn, which is ruled by Ele—Aka Ofu, representing a harmonious balance of vitality and discipline. Its association with the air element and sanguine nature makes it a color of movement, lightness, and positive change. Let’s explore the spiritual, physiological, and emotional dimensions of the color Yellow and its effects.