My least favorite energy. I only have two planets in earth signs – and none of them are in Capricorn.
At its best, earth energy is responsible and stable. It’s adult and mature and grounded. It thinks before it speaks and acts. It’s security and the peace that comes with that.
It’s associated with the root or base chakra and our “basic” needs. Food, water, clothing, shelter, warmth, money. The suit of pentacles is directly related to earth energy and the earth zodiac signs.
That’s the good.
The bad is the polar opposite of the good. Irresponsible and childish. Immature and lacking any kind of stability. Stubborn and immovable. Unable to change. Financially a disaster. Instead of working hard and being driven…it’s lazy and expecting others to do for them. Not focused on anything long term – only on the immediate and the now.
So like an earthquake, the ground beneath us literally splits apart. Our foundation breaks apart. If the foundation goes, nothing can be built with any strength or integrity.
Of the three zodiac signs, Virgo is probably the more gentle of the three. Capricorn…the most harsh.
Having said that, it’s interesting to me how imperative it is for us to be grounded. Probably because without that stability, nothing good can come forth. Earthing is a favorite of many to ground energy – walking barefoot on the grass outside. Any sort of walking on the earth (shoes are sometimes necessary), gardening (being in contact with dirt or soil) being around trees…these are all ways to ground ourselves.
I also associate the black or dark crystals and stones with earth energy. Black Tourmaline, Onyx, Obsedian, Apache Tear (a form of Obsedian), Hematite.
So it’s definitely not all bad. And just like all the other elements, we need it to be complete and to make our lives complete. It can just be a destructive energy if not balanced or missing altogether.
Be open to what calls you…
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