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In spiritual terms, the color green implies beginnings, new growth, vibrant health, and other ideas connected with life, rebirth, and renewal. If you're noticing green in your environment or dreams, you might be discovering new aspects of yourself, beginning a new phase of life, or undergoing a renewal.
Green can even improve reading ability. In one study, a green light environment improved reading ability in participants, whereas a red light environment reduced reading ability
Shades of green in nature can help put us at ease in a new place.1 For this reason, designers often feature green in public spaces like restaurants and hotels.
Some researchers think the positive association with green is hardwired in our brains from evolution: Early humans knew that green in nature indicated a place where they could find food, water, and shelter.8
Study participants also associated words related to failure with the color red, and words related to success with the color green.
For as much as green is associated with positive feelings, it can also indicate jealousy or envy. You've probably heard the expression "green with envy."
You might be on the verge of having new experiences, changing your circumstances, learning new skills, or discovering new abilities. In dreams, green also symbolizes wealth and fertility. Generally, dreaming about green is regarded as a positive sign.
One study found a "green exercise effect" on participants who exercised indoors while watching a video of outdoor space with a green overlay.7They experienced less mood disturbance and perceived less exertion than when they watched the same video with a red or gray overlay.
Netflix users have been quick to notice that the platform's version of the first Matrixmovie (1999) looks far greener than it did in cinemas back in the day.