The Earth Element
Earth is one of the Five Elements and is associated with a mother, the season of late summer, the colour yellow and the emotion of sympathy. There are two Officials that relate to the Earth Element: the Stomach and the Spleen. The Stomach ensures that our nourishment is prepared for digestion, while the Spleen delivers it to the places where it is needed.
In a word, the Earth cares for us by supplying us with all our needs during our life on the planet, and nourishing our mind, body, and spirit. We draw comfort and support from the Earth, a solid place for our hopes and visions to grow.
The Earth Element asks you to look at the quality of nourishment in your life. Is it the best, or ‘junk food’? Are you rejecting something that will nurture you at a mind, body, spirit level? Or are you overindulging? For example, if someone gives you a compliment, do you reject it or need more? Are you caring for others too much at the expense of your own well-being? Look at the Earth Element within you, are you feeling parched and stuck, or soggy and flowing out of control? The Earth Element within you needs nurturing too. Sit with Earth, as your mother, you will be guided for your best interest.
