The Element of Earth ...
Earth is the Element of the North. It relates to midnight. It is a time of darkness and of rest. The Earth has associations with fertility, stability, wisdom, strength, growth and prosperity. The Celtic name for the Element of Earth is Tuath with the magical tools of salt and the pentacle.
The Moon phase associated with the Earth Element is that of the New Moon with the Dark aspect of the Goddess. The colour green, the season of Winter, most mammals and earth dwelling creatures, plants, trees, stones and seeds are all associated with the Element of Earth. Music of the Earth element is that of the drums. The natural symbols associated with this Element are salt, rocks and pebbles. Plants and herbs associations are nuts, low-growing plants and shrubs and roots. Astrological Earth signs are Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. In the Tarot, Earth is represented as the Suit of Pentacles. To make a connection with the Element of Earth, go to a place in nature. Ground yourself by standing comfortable with your legs slightly apart feeling the connection with the earth beneath your feet. Concentrate on your body as being an extension of the earth, firmly planted and rooted in the ground. Earth is all around you – both within and without. Positive QualitiesPositive human emotions and feelings associated with this Element are: Capable, careful, competent, conscientious, dependable, determined, enterprising, generous, hardworking, organised, practical, realistic, reliable, responsible, skilful, steady, supporting and trustworthy. Negative QualitiesNegative human emotions and feelings associated with this Element: Conventional, drab, grim, humourless, inflexible, materialistic, obsessive, overcautious, over organised, perfectionist, pessimistic, stubborn, unadventurous, unexciting and unimaginative.
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Element of Earth
