THE ELEMENT OF EARTH

Table of Contents

 Elements Overview
 The Air Element
 The Fire Element
 The Water Element
 The Earth Element

The element of Earth is the sole purpose of all elements, since it represents a
basis for each of them, for our existence, and something we all want to
accomplish – materialization of our desires. This is a somewhat complicated
element because it is stiff and unmovable, especially when a person has a lot
of planets in it, but not enough of them in the element of Air to balance it out.

This is the element of our planet and got its name by it too. We should keep
this in mind when we interpret anyone’s chart, for the lacking of Earth might
point to big problems a person has finding grounding or connecting to the soil
they were born to.
Earth Signs
Signs ruled by the element of Earth are Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. It is
instantly obvious that these are all practical signs that value material things,
work hard, and know how to make a plan and put it to action. All three of them
have the ability to be specific and concrete, expecting everyone else to share
their practical view on the world and their reasonable approach.

Earth represents matter itself, our physical body, and with it our finances, the
food we eat, and our daily routine. Strongly set in their ways, individuals with
this element accented have a tendency to give in to an unchangeable routine
for years, sometimes too scared to get out of it. In a challenging mode, they
will stick to habits that don’t make them happy just because they are
convinced they have to, or stay at a job because of financial security, while
completely neglecting their intelligence and creativity.
How Do We Balance Earth?
The biggest challenge Earth has to face is the recognition of something as
fast, unstable and transparent as Air. Earthlings out of balance need to shake
off their stiff habits, make changes to their life and their routine without regret,
and stop questioning every decision they’ve already made. Their sense of
purpose has to be clear and their contact with emotions strong and
unshakeable, and this takes a special effort for someone like Virgo, taking
Venus into fall.

To get in touch with the element of Air, these individuals should read, have a
coffee break, walk aimlessly and socialize as much as possible. They need
spoken word rather than a written one, a new computer, people who change
places and ambitions to teach them how to move, and a lot of relaxation and
stretching to prepare their body for the change. The best exercise for anyone
pressured by Earth is dance, spontaneous and carefree, with modern loud
music and preferably a relaxed partner