5 Ways to Connect With Earth

Hey everyone!

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I feel strongly connected to the element of Earth, and I have quite a few years of practice in working with it. So I thought it would be cool to share some of my experiences with you all!

Without further ado, here is Grasswhistle’s Top 5 ways to connect with Earth!

1) Go outside!

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This might seem obvious, but so many of us forget it! The physical manifestation of Earth is all around us. If you feel disconnected from Earth, go outside! Take a walk. Find a nice place by a stream, or a stroll through the park. Try to directly connect with the Earth, avoid sitting on park benches or concrete.

In the Winter, it can be a little more difficult. Even if it’s cold, you can still take a walk. People think of the Earth as dead during the winter, but there is still so much life and beauty. The life is just hibernating. It’s resilient. Just be sure to dress appropriately and don’t stay out too long.

2) Meditation

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Meditation is a great way to connect with just about anything. Whether it be a deity, a spirit guide, an element, or even yourself. There are a lot of wonderful guides here on this amino and also all over the internet for how to do basic meditations. Definitely check them out if you’ve never tried it before!

Some tips for connecting to Earth specifically are to imagine a place in your mind that is full of Earth. Either a meadow or a forest, anything that reminds you of Earth. Then mentally put yourself in that place. Imagine the smells, the colors, the feeling. Putting yourself in this mental state will open your mind and heart to Earth. There are also many other ways you can connect to Earth through meditation. Try out other things and see what works for you!

3) Carry Crystals

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Crystals have so many purposes. Most, if not all crystals are associated with an element. Carrying a crystal associated with Earth in your pocket, purse, or wallet can help keep a piece of the element close to you at all times. Crystals are also good receptors of energy, and can be charged with intent.

Some common crystals associated with Earth are:

• Hematite

• Pyrite

• Smokey Quartz

• Obsidian

• Green Adventurine

There are so many more! If you don’t own any of these, you can Google search the ones you do have to see what element they’re associated with. For Earth, even common rocks and pebbles can work!

4) Coins Tarot Spread

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For those of you who own a tarot deck, I think this is a unique way of connecting with an element. For Earth, pull out all of the cards from the suit of Coins/Pentacles. Shuffle them, and do a small reading from just that suit.

Be sure that your question is relevant to to the element. For Earth, perhaps something relating to money, jobs, or even directly related to the element. Asking about an emotional problem most likely won’t give you much insight with only coins. It also may be a good idea do do a reading with only one or two cards. If you do a huge spread, you’re inevitably going to pull almost all of the cards, which leaves little for the element to influence.

Perhaps I can do a demonstration spread and reading in a future post to further discuss this point!

5) Calling the Element

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This point is a little vague, but stay with me here. It is my belief that we are always surrounded by the elements, and have them within us. If you’re ever in a situation where you need to feel the strength from an element, take a moment to feel that element in you.

For Earth, remind yourself that you are strong, you are grounded, you are brave, you have the power to overcome obstacles. You can even say a short phrase to help you focus and feel. Something like, “Element of Earth, come to me. Fill me with strength.”

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Well, that’s my top 5! I hope you guys enjoyed this post, and maybe even learned a little bit of something! Feel free to comment or message me to talk about this or anything else! I love chatting and meeting new people!