Earth

Bear

Waking from spiritual slumber, beginning anew.

After a long winter, the bear arises from deep slumber. At first, the movement and effort are difficult, but the bear knows it’s time to awaken and move toward the dawning light. The bear card represents an individual on the cusp of new directions and personal transformation. The initial weeks and months of the spiritual quest may feel tricky, cumbersome, and full of obstacles, but you have no choice. Bear winter Waynes, the warmth of spring emerges, and the journey of your transformation begins.

When in balance, inner strength yearns to grow.

When out of balance, withdrawal, lethargy, and heaviness.

To bring to balance movement and exercise.

Earthworm

Shy is hesitant and reluctant to share her vision.

We have all felt the woes of the earthworm at some point along the way. The earthworm dictates that a newbie or novice working to establish confidence in a new field. Others around you may seem wise and experienced, but it’s important to remember they have felt earthworm energy too. This card is a reminder not to be intimidated or lose. I hope mastery takes time and you’re on the right track. Besides, rumor is that beginner's minds offer the most valuable insights.

When in balance, an earnest intellect is valuable.

Went out of balance, cautious and apprehensive.

To bring into balance, speak up and risk embarrassment.

Mouse

Detail-oriented, small-minded, nitpicky, and nervous.

The mouse has an eight desire to tend to the details. It often spins, it stays, fixing and repairing, organizing, and scrutinizing. Unfortunately, a mouse personality doesn’t notice when they’ve gone too far. Soon, they begin to have a limited and fearful vision of life and try to control every detail. This can be quite a painful experience for the mouse and those around them. When mouse energy is at place, step back for a moment, it may be time to find a more purposeful project for Del Vinci worth your exacting eye.

When in balance, organized, resourceful, and prepared.

When out of balance, busy with no purpose.

To bring back into balance a meaningful project.

Rabbit

Afraid of everything, overwhelmed, frozen.

The rabbit loves to remind his friends that someday the eagle will swoop down and eat him. He talks and talks and talks about it so loudly, in fact, that one day, the eagle hears and thinks Thanks to him for the great idea. Robert's energy is alive when we are scared. We are our own worst enemy. We spin up a dust cloud of fear and then complain to others that we are lost. Notice your thoughts and words; they shape your destiny.

When in a balance sensitive problem, a solver is a good listener

When out of balance, over-explaining talks fast.

To bring back into balance a day of silence.

Raccoon

Talented shadowy hiding. Raccoon energy.

Is it played with all artists to greater or lesser degrees? At best, it indicates talent, tenacity, and skill with a particular musical instrument or creative tool. Its shadow side points to an unresolved issue, self-image, and success. Sometimes using a stage name or wearing a mask works in an artist's favor; other times, it limits creativity. Am I who my advice thinks I am? What if I’m ready to grow into something more? Raccoon energy won’t let us off the hook until its creative fear ego is resolved.

When in imbalance, a generous friend, an exceptional artist.

When out of a competitive starving artist.

To bring back into balance, making new work.

Fox

Smart, strong partner, wise teacher.

The fox is an enchanting creature with plenty of mystique to go around. Fox personalities are skillful and business-minded, and also make great teachers. They’re quick to learn and adapt well to new situations. Foxes are ideal life partners as they commit to relationships for the long term, and their natural charisma keeps things exciting. Fox Energy helps us stay true to those near to us. When this card appears, connect to those you love. Foxes don’t do well when they slip away.

When in balance, a magical, ingenious teacher is magnanimous.

When out of balance, sneaky, unsure of their identity.

To bring back into balance the partnership connection.

Snake

Guardian of unawakened Magic and creative potential.

The snake is a symbol of our highest potential. Our creative life lies dormant at the base of our spine in the form of a coiled snake. Regardless of whether this image is actual for you, it’s well worth considering the amount of unawakened or untapped potential within. What would life look like if you took it up? What would you stir it in? What if you stir it from slumber? An experienced yoga or meditation expert can lead the way. Make haste, the snake card appears when no more time is wasted.

When in balance, prosperous, creative, charismatic.

When out of balance, it starts and stops many things.

To bring back into balance, yoga and meditation

Buffalo

Grounded, yet heavenly, practical yet spiritual.

The hoofs of the mighty Buffalo are grounded in the Earth, yet its heart and mind rise toward heaven. The buffalo cease to challenge hardship or a bump in the road as an opportunity for upliftment. Therefore, the buffalo does not fear death, illness, or misfortune. ’s general eyes look to the road ahead, trusting that every return may we all experience this elusive yet life-changing bliss from time to time, and may we allow this card to remind us that life is a precious gift.

When in balance, trusting pure presence.

When out of balance, restless, and lacks gratitude.

To bring back into balance the prayer

Lamb

Peaceful prophetic patient.

The lamb is the bearer of an important message. Its contents can only be heard when a deep quiet has been established. Lamb energy is the honest guidance you hear from an old friend, a young child, or sometimes it's a surprising stranger. Through the lambs' message, though the lambs' message may be channeled through another person, the wisdom resonates within you. It will repeat and reverberate until you listen. Approach this general creature with utmost patience in reference to truth. It is a gift. Sit still, hear, and receive.

When in balance, knowing this inner peace.

When out of balance, quiet, timid, and concerned.

To bring back into balance, meditation, and listening.

Elk

Stable, resilient, headstrong.

The great elk represents the Earth element in its masculine form. This means they provide an underlying support and stability. Admit life‘s many changes. An elk personality is fully established in themselves and knows their core values. They become known and respected for acting in ways that uphold these values. Sometimes the Elks’ ego can become inflated, but for the most part, they make damn good fathers, mothers, lovers, and friends. The world needs more elk energy.

When in balance, be supportive, kind, and consistent.

When out of balance, pretentious, high and mighty.

To bring balance, eat and drink more consciously.

Deer

Loving, intuitive, and graceful.

The dear represents the feminine aspects of earth energy. This energy is available to all creatures but is especially potent in new parents. They are fully present, nurturing, and calm during the first few days. Their inner beauty radiates, and a sense of grace calms the room. A dear personality affects others this way, drawing them to a quiet tenderness. The deer card may appear when a birth or celebration of new life draws near or when the situation calls for absolute togetherness and compassion.

When in balance, receptive, compassionate, nurturing.

When out of balance, concerned, protective.

To bring back into balance nature and children.

Wolf

Guardian of family and tribe.

The wolves' mission is to uphold the well-being and longevity of the pack. Healthy with energy expresses itself through activism, mentorship, humanitarian efforts, or teaching. The wolf gets into trouble when it assumes every member of the tribe must follow suit. This includes children, walking in their parents' footsteps, although it will surely be uncomfortable initially. Practicing tolerance keeps a balance out of the Agitated wolf energy. Contemplate the following: embrace all, exclude none.

When in balance, reliable Democratic fearless

When out of balance, judgmental, and dominating. To bring into balance practice, letting go.

Spider

Creator of prosperity through life‘s work.

The spider is an ingenious creator. Its greatest gift is weaving the karma thread into a vast, intricate web that financially and spiritually supports the spider. It is hard work, but the spider neither tires nor becomes impatient. This card reminds us that creativity is everywhere, process-oriented and not result-oriented. Soon, your work becomes like the weaving of a magical, priceless tapestry, and abundance follows.

When in balance, Appreciative, enthusiastic, and prosperous.

When out of balance, discouraged, tired, forlorn.

To bring back into balance, playful creativity.

Horse

m, frMomentueedom, expensive energy and force.

The horse represents the most masterful form of earth energy within the deck. It provides us with momentum, so reliable, so supportive that you can ride on its back toward any goal, no matter how difficult the terrain. A horse's personality is fully awakened, fully alive, and cannot be defeated. The horse's freedom becomes available when we have honed and collected our energy through daily practice. Building physical stamina and middle focus are the secret weapons behind the Horses ’ legacy.

When in balance, one achieves anything and never gives up.

When out of balance, one runs away and feels weak.

To bring back balance, one does strength training.

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