In its central position Earth is the pivot for all of the other Elements which encircle and spin around it. It is a place of stability within the body, mind and spirit. From this stable anchor, change and growth can take place. 

An imbalanced Earth Element can also create famine. This can be a physical one, but it can also be on a mental or spiritual level. We may have difficulty 'reaping a harvest' in our lives and never feel that what we have put into our lives has borne fruit. Chronic feelings of dissatisfaction can be as important as any physical symptoms 

Like the earth itself, our mothers or main carers provide us with support and security when we are young. Over time, and especially in the context of a family, we learn how to care for others and to care for ourselves. 

Our feet are on the earth so that we can be grounded and stable. An earthquake or tremor is one of the few times when the earth is not stable beneath us. It induces strong feelings of shock and insecurity. Afterwards an earthquake or tremor, it can take a long time to recover equilibrium and feel balanced again. Our feet are on the earth so that we can be grounded and stable. An earthquake or tremor is one of the few times when the earth is not stable beneath us. It induces strong feelings of shock and insecurity. Afterwards a earthquake or tremor, it can take a long time to recover equilibrium and feel balanced again.