The Zodiac signs of the earth element are Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo. The earth element is experienced through sensation and physicality. It's oriented toward moving through life with the five senses. The earth in our chart helps us make our dreams real. It connects us to the bodily pleasures like touch, taste and smell. Earth is the revelation of artful things and beauty through sight and hearing. It's the element that helps us find traction to build our lives.
Earth is one of the four elements -- the others are fire, water and air -- and each one is important for your sense of well-being. Earthy people are practical, and need to carefully suss out a situation themselves. It's an element that's an ally in harnessing our innate talents. When we're balanced in earth, we feel competent, and able to progress toward tangible goals. Earth helps us be embodied -- in our bodies -- to revel in sensuality, luxuries and natural pleasures.
When there's too little earth,
- You can be spacey, unable to grasp reality.
- You may struggle with everyday things like bills, rent, etc.
- You may have great ideas, but not know how to plan out the steps to achieving them.
- You may be disconnected from your own body.
- You may be touch deprived.
- You may spend too much time in "artificial" environments.
- It may be hard to think in concrete terms.
- Money could be a source of frustration for you.
Ways to feel "earthed":
- Go barefoot when possible.
- Spend time sitting on the ground.
- Spend more time outdoors.
- Exchange massages with a friend or your beloved.
- Garden
- Work with the earth as a sculptress or potter.
- Learn handy skills like auto or home repair.
- Become a foodie, and sample the many tastes and textures out there.
- Experiment with aromatherapy.
- Try out different body-based healing modalities.
- Keep your day uncluttered, give yourself some time to relax.
Other ideas:
- Give yourself some creature comforts, like a cozy robe or slippers.
- Become a naturalist, able to identify wild herbs and 'shrooms in your area.
- Spend time in a wild, natural place.
- Be kind to your body.
- Listen to your body's aches and pains.
- Get plenty of rest.
- Set small, do-able goals that lead to your big one.
