Earth Elements in Dreams

Earth element in dreams is the second most common dream image we encounter on a nightly basis. Unfortunately, we don't always recognize it. That's because the earth is there - just like air - and we tend to take it for granted. Besides earth's frequency in our dreams, it's the image that most closely identifies our physical being. It's the element considered the least spiritual or psychic.

The earth element seems to encompass following levels: action, enclosure, discovery.The first, action, is the most common. For instance, our earlier example of planting seeds is easy to interpret. Most likely, the action represents growth or birth, not pregnancy, but rather the process of living life. On the other hand, this dream could point to a successful business venture or project, something that will bear fruit and help you care for your physical needs.

If you find yourself walking in mud and enjoying it, you might consider spending some time in nature. Could be Mother Earth is calling you home for awhile. Perhaps you need to play in the woods. If you're stuck and unable to free yourself, you may be dreaming of a financial crisis or a physical limitation. But clearly, some physical need is keeping you from moving forward. This can go as deep as sexual dysfunction or fears of sexual inadequacies.

An earthquake can represent a real shake-up in your waking life. While this dream can represent finances or sex, it most likely represents something more profound. A general earthquake of mass destruction to a large area may represent a deep anger or emotion that's about to get the better of you. Most likely, an earthquake represents separation in some life foundation.

By enclosure I mean surrounding yourself with earth. This can be as simple as sitting in a basement or as frightening as being buried alive. Either dream can represent something that's "buried" in your subconscious. Or, you may be exploring a cave or driving through a tunnel. In both, you're going within the earth. Sometimes these types of dreams go a step beyond just the earth element and represent the past. If the tunnel or cave goes down into the earth, you may be visiting your past.

The discovery dream is probably the least experienced and the easiest to understand. Almost any earth dream can be a discovery dream if you find something along the way. These clues are clues to your position within the situation and your readiness to solve it or accept it.