The Surprising Story Behind Purple Front Doors In Our Town

In Southwest Michigan, those purple doors aren’t just for show. They hold stories of magic, prosperity, and even a bit of royal flair.

I've been a Prince for my entire life.  With that being said, I must confess that when I see a house with a purple door, I immediately assume that the homeowner is also a fan of the Purple Yoda.

A Purple Door Could Represent Magic or Witchcraft.

The color purple has been associated with dark magic as far back as the 1600s, according to First Security Mortgage.

A purple door can signify the occupant is a practitioner of magic, and it’s also the shade associated with the crown chakra, which is believed to link us to enlightenment and the divine.

Finding out that your neighbor was a witch back in the day would have been terrible news.  I think people practicing witchcraft have become quite popular and are seen in a very positive light these days.

Purple = Wealth

There was a time that having a purple door meant you were probably flaunting your wealth.  It wasn't just purple doors, it was purple anything.  Purple was not only a rare color, but it was very pricey, according to Namaslaycrew.com.

A purple front door indicates not only financial prosperity but a richness in the quality of your life, as well as a sense of honor.

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Purple Can Symbolize Royalty

The musical genius named Prince made purple his calling card.  I wonder if he knew that purple and royalty go hand in hand.  Long before "Purple Rain," there was a royalty connection, according to the Carnegie Museum of Natural History.

The color purple has been associated with royalty since ancient times.

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