Adding an Elemental Flavour
THE ELEMENTS
The Zodiac
The Elements and The Moon
Once you’re confident with aligning your self-care with the four main phases of the moon, you can have some fun and start exploring adding an elemental twist to your self care.
During each 28-ish day moon cycle, the moon travels through each of the signs of the zodiac, spending 2-3 days in each sign.
Each of the signs of the zodiac correspond to one of the elements; Fire, Earth, Water, and Air.
You can add an elemental twist to your self care to deepen into the moon energy.
The Zodiac Signs and Their Elements
Fire Signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Earth Signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces
Air Signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Fire
Fire
Fire brings with it the the qualities of being passionate, dynamic, and temperamental.
Fire has the ability to create, destroy and transform.
When the moon is travelling through Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, you could consider adding more Fire to your self-care.
Physical Self-Care
- Get moving, sweat and generate lots of heat.
- Dance wildly
- Get a strong/deep massage
- Have a sauna
Mental Self-Care
- Express yourself fully
- Do in a way that makes you feel bold and confident
- Practice your debating skills
- Plan some activism
Social Self-Care
- Attend a creative class
- Do a fire-walk
- Learn about something you’re passionate about
- Share stories around a fire
Emotional Self-Care
- Sing loudly
- Scream and roar to release emotions
- Journal around things that have been bothering you, and then (safely) burn your writing
- Release feelings of frustration
Earth
Earth brings with it the the qualities of being grounded, practical, slow and steady, and loyal.
Earth has the ability to keep going even when things get tough.
When the moon is travelling through Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn, you could consider adding more Earth to your self-care.
Physical Self-Care
- Gentle exercise
- Stretching
- Walking barefoot on the earth
- Eating nourishing foods
Mental Self-Care
- Take things slow
- Have a technology free day
- Write in your journal
- Make plans/add structure to an idea
Social Self-Care
- Spend time with friends and family
- Read
- Cultivate compassion
- Visit a museum or art gallery
Emotional Self-Care
- Feel your feelings
- Read books about overcoming adversity
- Build something
- Write about how you feel
Water
Water brings with it the the qualities of being sensitive, emotional, and mysterious.
Water can be refreshing or drag you down to its watery depths.
When the moon is travelling through Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces you could consider adding more Water to your self-care.
Physical Self-Care
- Drink plenty of water
- Exercise in or around water
- Pay attention to your dreams
- Work with your intuition
Mental Self-Care
- Do some automatic writing
- Practice meditation
- Consume positive news
- Create positive affirmations
Social Self-Care
- Go with the flow
- Take a day trip to the beach, river or waterfall
- Visit somewhere with a fountain
- Watch an emotional film/show
Emotional Self-Care
- Talk about how you feel
- Establish your boundaries
- Make yourself feel safe
- Unpack your feelings
Air
Air brings with it the the qualities of action, ideas, and motion.
Air brings the ‘winds of change’ and can create a breath of fresh air.
When the moon is travelling through Gemini, Libra, or Aquarius you could consider adding more Air to your self-care.
Physical Self-Care
- Get outside and feel the air on your skin
- Focus on your breath
- Open up the widows and air your home
- Dance
Mental Self-Care
- Talk about your dreams and desires
- Explore new things
- Ask for what you want
- Try something different
Social Self-Care
- Go for a hike with friends
- Share a picnic outside
- Have deep conversations
- Learn something new
Emotional Self-Care
- Let your emotions move through you
- Talk to a friend
- Do a releasing ritual
- Try a new journalling practice