Element of Earth Symbolism and Meaning

Earth Element Symbolism & Meaning

TWhile each element often carries distinctive connotations depending on cultural settings, there are some commonalities.  The Element of Earth resides at the north of the Wheel of

 

Time and the Sacred Circle. But due to seasons some Light Workers feel this may not be a “fixed” designation. For example, it makes more sense in Summer to align Earth with the Southern point of creation and fiery energies or associate it with the West during spring rains.

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Looking a Little Deeper

Many stories of the Earth Element include spirits that reside in plants or in a dimensional space just beside our own. These beings sometimes care for the trees and flowers, some live underground enjoying the Earth without human interference, and some choose to interact with wanderers – for boon or bane. Stories of elves, for example, portray them as magical. Some help kind hearted folk while others have another agenda altogether.

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The Element of Earth is substantive unlike the elusive Air element. When we think of Earth we can meditate on its beautiful and Healing Crystals & Stones, the soil in which we grow food, the plants and animals it sustains and even visualize it from space as a gentle reminder of our celestial Island. Earth energies facilitate all manner of manifestation by putting down strong roots from which our dreams grow into reality.

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Earth oriented Crystals, Plants & Animals 

Crystals & Stones: Coal, Copper, Emerald, Halite, Hematite, Iron Ore, Picture Jasper, Jet, Peridot, Petrified Wood, Salt and Green Tourmaline.

Animals: Wolf, Bear, Gopher, Worm, Stag, Bison, Ant, and all animals that burrow under the soil

Plants: Wheat, Barley, Sage, Corn, Ivy, Mugwort, Oak, Patchouli; Potatoes; Moss; Ground covers

 

Dreams About Earth 

When the Element of Earth appears in a dream it typically counsels a need for grounding and perspective. If you feel insecure, figure out the source and let the Earth element restore your stability. Seeing the Earth from space may represent thinking globally..