astrologia
Earth
Earth is one of the four elements of the Greco-medieval tradition (Fire, Earth, Air, Water). In esoteric practices it is associated with concreteness, stability, the body, matter, natural cycles and patient work.
Astrological meaning
The Earth signs are Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn. They are considered "receptive" signs (together with Water signs) and tend to favour patient doing over feeling and thinking. Taurus brings sensuality and stability; Virgo order, analysis, service; Capricorn responsibility and structure. A person with many planets in Earth signs tends to build steadily over time.
Meaning in the tarot
The suit of Pentacles (or Coins) in the Rider-Waite is associated with Earth. The Pentacles speak of matter, money, work, body, home. The ace announces a material opportunity, the seven patient work, the ten family stability and inheritance.
FAQ
Which signs are Earth?
Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.
Is it a "concrete" element?
Yes, symbolically it is the element of the body, of matter, of the visible and tangible.
In Hippocratic medicine?
It corresponded to the humour "black bile", dominant in melancholic people, inclined to depth and concrete introspection.