The Earth Element has the Capacity to – Give and receive, support and nurture. It signifies our ability to grow and be independent. It has transforming possibilities by moving in and out from the centre, with consistency. From dependence to independence, from childhood to reaping the benefits of maturity.

Humans stand between Heaven and Earth, our head in the heavens to receive heavenly Qi and our feet on the Earth so we can be grounded, stable and centred. The Season of the Earth element is Late summer the power of harvest, nourishment and understanding. Both Spirit and virtue are based on honesty and truthfulness, perceived in others and demanded of ourselves. Earth Element and Health.

The organs of Earth Stomach and Spleen transform and transport our nourishment to make Qi, ‘you are what you eat’. If the Earth Element struggles to nourish people may feel tired and suffer from heaviness and dampness.

1. Stomach or abdomen-related problems
2. Digestive systems
3. Cells and flesh
4. Muscles Spleen and Stomach organs are connected with the element of earth.

When the Spleen is out of balance, the person can be very anxious, worrisome and pensive. When someone has Spleen blockages and or weakness, they can get problems with mouth, muscle and dampness. This is due to lack of transformation of fluids through digestion. They can experience heaviness and slowness both emotionally and physically.

The Stomach function is to rot and ripen in order to digest physical, mental and spiritual nourishment. Emotional factors can cause digestive problems and lead to comfort eating attempting to fill your centre. An Earth Element can suffer from tiredness due to not absorbing nourishment on all levels. Earth needs to be understood and to understand.