Skypatterns Skytalk

The earth element comes in many forms, from rock to sand. It can be as hard as a diamond or as soft as powder. It comes as large as a mountain and as small as a speck under a microscope. It holds and records history as in the rings in a tree. Nature is a delicate balance on earth, and earth signs honor this.

There are three expressions of the earth element; the cardinal, CAPRICORN, the fixed, TAURUS, and the mutable, VIRGO. Earth rules the way in which we use our energy, what we use it for, what we are “building” in the world. It indicates our relationship with Mother Earth; whether or not we are native in nature, or uncomfortable in it.

Earth energy is what gets us through the day, putting one foot in front of the other. It gets us from here to there, we benefit from our connection to the Earth. Whatever house Earth rules, you will find practicality and determination at work. Look to these houses for the route to your trade, where your work lies.

Earth energy is grounding. It assists us in bringing our ideas down to the planet and making use of them. All Earth signs are concerned with work in one fashion or another, and thrive in constructive environments.  They usually give their share of help wherever they go.

The positive use of Earth energy is to be constructive, to build and grow and make life have meaning. It is our stick-to-it-ive-ness in order to receive comfort and satisfaction.

The negative uses of Earth energy is to be lazy and yet attached to life’s offerings, and live a life seeking gratification everywhere without responsibility.

Using the power of the Earth element shows resourceful practicality. It allows an individual to grow within the boundaries of their blueprint, and beyond.