Light as Language: Information in Illumination

Light shares information with us in many ways—biologically, energetically, emotionally, and symbolically.

Light Illumination

Kaleidoscopic light is absorbed directly through the eyes and travels not only through the blood cells—carrying our DNA—but also via the optic nerve to the brain’s master glands.

The pituitary gland, one of these master regulators, governs the endocrine system and plays a vital role in hormone and enzyme secretion. The pineal gland, crystalline in nature, acts as the body’s inner “light meter”—receiving information through the retina and distributing colour frequencies to restore harmony between body, mind, and emotion.

“The pineal gland is frequently described as the ‘light meter’ of the body, receiving information from the environment about light and darkness by way of the eyes.”

— Pauline Wills, Colour Healing Manual

Light and DNA

In the 1950s, geneticists discovered that exposing DNA to bursts of X-ray light—part of the invisible spectrum—produced radical mutations in fruit flies (e.g., wings where legs should be, eyes where wings should be). Lyall Watson noted that:

“DNA is a rather fragile molecule… easily damaged by ultraviolet radiation.”

— Lyall Watson, Life Tide

If harmful light can disrupt DNA, could calibrated light be essential to cellular health and repair?

Light-in-Formation (Information in Motion)

The brain receives intricate ‘mandalas’ of information through light; the mind translates them into meaning. Kaleidoscopic light appears to influence the subtle body, especially when paired with intention. Research by Dr. Valerie Hunt and others suggests that intentional light exposure may help unblock the energy field and initiate positive change—though further documentation is still needed to validate these effects.

Colour as Frequency Medicine

Colour affects us at every level of being. Each organ and gland resonates at a frequency aligned with a colour vibration—making colour an effective tool for healing.

Physically:

Blue light is used to treat neonatal jaundice, replacing invasive blood transfusions.

Ultraviolet light is used in skin treatments (e.g., acne, psoriasis).

Infrared light supports muscle recovery and pain relief.

“At present, several forms of light treatment are being used by the medical profession.”

— Pauline Wills

Emotionally:

Colour influences mood and language. We say we’re “feeling blue,” “seeing red,” or “green with envy.” These expressions point to colour’s role in emotional patterning. Gary Zukav notes:

“The personality is like a complex mandala.”

— The Seat of the Soul

When light is lacking—such as during long winters in northern climates—many experience lethargy, depression, or disorientation. Dr. John Ott termed this condition malillumination and highlighted its link to imbalances in melatonin and serotonin, both regulated by light-sensitive glands.

Subtle Energy, Auras & the Biofield

With the invention of Kirlian photography, scientists began to capture the ‘aura’—what ancient traditions have always known: we are luminous beings with layered energy fields.

“The aura consists of six layers… each changing when disharmony is present.”

— Pauline Wills

These fields interact through the chakras—circles of light—linked to the endocrine system and nervous system via energy pathways called nadis. As Caroline Shola Arewa explains:

“The chakras are the core energy of the gross physical body.”

— Opening to Spirit

Experiments have shown that even cut leaves retain a visible energetic blueprint for some time. Fresh food and healthy bacteria emit strong energetic fields; as they decay, this field dims—an indication of life force depletion.

Modern imaging and software now allow anyone to observe subtle shifts in their energy field. These changes respond to emotion, thought, colour, and light exposure