08/12/2026
As we move into Late Summer, the energy of the Earth awakens to harmonize ourselves as we move through this transition to Autumn.
The Earth element reminds us to come back home after an energetic summer. It invites us to slow down and check in with how we are doing.
What is consuming our thoughts?
How are we processing food and information?
Do we need more nourishment after the Yang of summer?
Do we feel supported and safe within ourselves?
The Earth element governs our digestive system: the Spleen and the Stomach. Eating foods that align with this time of harvest, such as sweet potato, squashes, pumpkins, rice, barley, and soups and stews, can support our Earth element.
The Earth element has a Spirit called the Yi, which governs our Mind. Supporting the Earth element can help support mental imbalances like poor memory, brain fog, fuzziness in the head, overthinking, or ruminating in thoughts. Be careful what, and how much, information you consume mentally. Take breaks from screens or studying to help support the mind. Mindfulness practices like meditation or mindfully doing tasks can help calm the over active mind and nourish the Yi.
Let’s connect with Mother Earth. In Chinese medicine, the Earth element is the archetype of the Mother. The element that is caring, nourishing, supporting, and grounding others. We can often expend our own energy taking care of others, and do not support ourselves enough. Take time to do things that nourish you. Come back to your centre with love and compassion. Give yourself grace in this world. Be gentle with yourself.