Properties

Cold

Heavy

Stable

Viscous

Dense

Smooth

Slow

 

Emotions

Love

Compassion

Modesty

Patience

Forgiveness

Lethargy

Sadness

Depression

 

Typical Disorders

Respiratory Illness

Colds

Flu

Asthma

Bronchitis

Swollen glands

Obesity

Diabetes

Depression

 

 

 
The Earth Element

patient * nurturing * graceful
Or Kapha in Sanskrit

 

  The Earth Element is comprised of the Elements Water and Earth.  If you are The Earth, then you only have to think of the qualities of earth and water to know yourself.  

 

BALANCE THE EARTH IN YOUR BODY AND MIND
 The Earth Body
 
 The Earth Mind
 
 What do I eat? 
 Quick Table to compare Elements 

 

 

Personality Profile

 

Think of a beautiful, graceful swan

 

 

Living in Balance

The balanced Earth appears very stable and grounded.  They are very generous people with both time and money.  They are a very compassionate, loyal and sincere friend.

 

The balanced Earth has very good concentration skills and good mental endurance.  They learn through endurance and remember what they learn.  Their opinions are not easily swayed and while they are very patient, they can be inflexible.

 

The Earth prioritizes tasks well and loves a consistent routine.  They are home loving and have an easy time with money and possessions.

 

In love they are romantic and enduring.  The Earth is very accepting and selfless and usually has strong a strong belief system that supports their morals.

 


Living Out of Balance

Out of Balance, the Earth can suffer from dullness.  They may experience mental lethargy and inertia.  They can become clingy, needy, stubborn, self pitying and humorless.

 

Out of Balance, the Earth may lie or suffer in silence.  They can become sneaky, insensitive, lonely and suffering... appearing to have the weight of the world on their shoulders.

 

Out of Balance, the Earth gets stuck.  They may learn slowly.  They may become resigned to a situation.  They get stuck and avoid anything challenging.

 

 

 

 

Physical Appearance

 

Living in Balance

The Earth tends to have a full figured and curvy build.  They may be busty and appear proportionate.  They are solid with heavy bones and thick muscles.  The Earth tends to gain weight easily.

 

The Earth moves more slowly in a flowing and unhurried manner.  They are very graceful in movement and in speech, which is soft and quiet.  They may be the type of person that one would say is “deep”.

 

Hands, Feet, and Nails are strong.

 

Skin is beautiful... rich, full, and cool.  Think of creamy yummy skin.

 

Hair tends to be very thick and full bodied.

 

Eyes are moist and deep.  Heavy eyelashes.  Lips are full and teeth are strong and white.

 

 

Living Out of Balance

Out of Balance, the Earth tends to carry extra weight that will only change with both diet and exercise.  The face may become very full and puffy looking.

 

Moving may become difficult and speech may slow or stop.  The Earth may be silent.

 

Hands and feet may be clammy and thick.

 

Hair may become oily and heavy appearing on the body and face.  The skin can become congested and the eyes may get puffy and watery.