earth
The increased energy of Summer begins to decrease as late Summer approaches. There is a slow waning of energy during Indian Summer, as though things are at a stand still. The fruit and vegetables that were planted in Spring, fully matured in Summer and are now ready for the harvest. The analogy of a cornucopia over flowing with squash, pumpkins, etc… Corn, hay, and other foods are being harvested and stored for use in the winter. Animals like squirrels & bears have an internal instinct to start gathering and storing food preparing for winter & hibernation. If we had a good harvest and are able to have a good store of food we will get through the winter until the next year. If we have a good harvest we can share and be generous with others on a physical (body), mind, spirit level.
The Earth element is related to “Mother” earth. Earth feeds us (body/mind/spirit), provides nourishment and a sense of security. The earth is our home and is familiar & comforting. The earth provides support for our feet, our homes, etc… Mother earth is in each one of us. We are all capable of mothering ourselves as well as having a birth mother. A mother’s natural instinct is to protect, nourish, nurture, secure, and feed her children. A mother teaches the child stability and confidence so it cans tart to care for (mother) itself. We always have a child within that needs to be nourished, cared for, etc…
What we see, hear, and feel around us nourishes our souls/spirits. We can feel grounded and balanced and have inner peace when the earth element is strong within us. When you set goals-will be able to fulfill them and will have an abundant life.