October 2011 Earth: The Element of Grounding, Stabilizing, and NurturingEarth energy grounds our endeavors and creates a rich, stable foundation for our dreams to grow. Earth is associated with the direction north, winter, midnight, and the colors green and black. Earth is the Great Mother, sustaining and nurturing us. Earth energy resides in our root chakra, where we deal with survival, focus, and being grounded. Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn are earth signs. Earth energy is vital to manifesting dreams. People with too little Earth energy lack confidence, and may be anxious and unable to complete tasks. They may have wonderful ideas, but cannot commit them to paper or develop the details necessary for success. Follow-through, security, structure, and stability become ongoing challenges. To increase your earth energy, try the following visualization: A Visualization to Help You Ground Bringing the earth element into balance increases your ability to manifest your dreams and create fruitful abundance. Grounding StonesCarry or wear hematite, black tourmaline, or obsidian. Grounding ActivitiesHike in nature. Garden. Create a stone meditation altar. Drum, dance, and do yoga. Next month: Spirit |