posted August 31, 2008 02:54 AM         

Earth is the capacity for creating security, structure, and discipline;
for utilizing resources, following through, and bearing practical results.

With very little earth, you could easily find yourself homeless,
and the vast majority of society will not shed a tear for you.

But, if you lack the other elements, nobody really cares;
so long as you have a job and keep your problems to yourself,
they will call you a good man and a solid citizen.

If you lack the other elements, people blame it on nature,
but, if you lack the earth element, people say its your own fault.

posted August 31, 2008 03:13 AM         

Lack of air could be labelled as: anti-social, the hermit or the nerd, the snob - the person who never interacts with others.

Lack of fire could be labelled as: lazy, too comfortable, never gets anything done, never takes action, no personality/originality.

Lack of water could be labelled as: insipid, unemotional, insensitive, crude, blank or too detached

Lack of earth can be labelled as: head in the clouds, impractical, 'good for nothing', can't hold a steady job.

posted August 31, 2008 03:16 AM         

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If you lack the other elements, people blame it on nature,
but, if you lack the earth element, people say its your own fault.

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I'm not sure about people blaming nature.

With a lack of water for instance, the person could be perceived as completely detached in all of his relationships and constantly asked to change or be something else.

The same thing would happen with "the snob" who lacks air signs. People would eventually detach and assume the person is just dis-interested in interacting with others.

posted August 31, 2008 03:22 AM         

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Lack of earth can be labelled as: head in the clouds, impractical, 'good for nothing', can't hold a steady job.

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Hm..what's my excuse then? lol

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Got Earth?

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moo.

posted August 31, 2008 03:29 AM         

I lack air, other than my Asc, but I'm not a hermit or a snob. It doesn't always ring true.

I've read that sometimes the person goes to the opposite extreme and they become a LOT like the element they are missing.

It all depends on free will and your overall personality. Astrology isn't the only factor.

posted August 31, 2008 11:12 AM         

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I've read that sometimes the person goes to the opposite extreme and they become a LOT like the element they are missing.

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Really? Wow, that's interesting, Coral.
Do you recall where you might have read about that?

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oop! anyway - back to labelling!

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posted August 31, 2008 11:18 AM         

HEY, that's me! I've got no air in my chart..

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Capricorn sun / Scorpio rising / Sagittarius moon

posted August 31, 2008 01:41 PM         

Personally, I have only one planet in Earth Saturn - probably, just like you! And, thats supposed to be even worse with no Earth planets..or rising

But, I haven't been unemployed for the last 9 years.. I am doing quite well with self dependency etc traits that require a practical management of life.. So, not sure if lack of earth means you cannot have a steady life.. (could it be my upbringing? or could be my childhood experiences that keeps me steady on Career and Work life?.. not sure)

I know that I am very very different from Practical people (Cap, Virgo, Taurus).. but that difference is Internal Psychology and the way I find happiness in my life..

((Similar could be true for Cancers with very little Earth, yet doing quite well with practical aspects of life))

Lack of air could be labelled as: anti-social, the hermit or the nerd, the snob - the person who never interacts with others.

I have only Pluto in Libra.. And, I am way more social than other Air people..

Lack of fire could be labelled as: lazy, too comfortable, never gets anything done, never takes action, no personality/originality.

I have only Jupter and Neptune in Fire.. and I believe this doesn't apply to me at all.. Majority of astrologer friends have thought I am a Leo..Lazy..Never..Too Comfortale..Never..Strive to get things done..Action.. Always..Orignality..(You be the judge)

Lack of water could be labelled as: insipid, unemotional, insensitive, crude, blank or too detached

With Cancer Rising and six Scorp planets I can be way more insensitive and crude..(but only when its part of retaliation)

Lack of earth can be labelled as: head in the clouds, impractical, 'good for nothing', can't hold a steady job.

posted August 31, 2008 02:10 PM         

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I'm sorry you took this so personally, 26Taurus.

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No! Did i come across that way? Sorry. I was just having fun because i think it's kind of funny how often I dont fit into the typical earth sign roles yet i am a triple earth sign. That's all.

Life and people are so complex arent they?

posted August 31, 2008 02:26 PM         

I also consider that singletons are supposed act stronger than a typical placement.

posted August 31, 2008 04:37 PM         

26Taurus has her "Big 3" all in Earth, this creates a certain ease between forces. This peaceful accord causes a lack of stimulation/challenge and thus a person doesn't feel the typically ascribed pressures.

posted August 31, 2008 10:40 PM         

venusmars, i have three, but still:

"Feet on the ground
Head in the sky
It's ok I know nothing's wrong . . nothing"

posted August 31, 2008 10:55 PM         

Now Let me quote Betty Lundsted about earth in a chart "Tend to be rigid or stubborn on outlook.....Financial security is not important to these people and sometimes will not behave in a diplomatic manner to employers or coworkers! They can enjoy the successes of working however they will refuse to stay in situations they don't approve of to attain financial security....they won't sell their souls for money - they can take it or leave it."

Well, I'm not a slave to money or what I own. When choosing a job - it has to be a well established company and the work must have some meaningful quality with it for me to work.....if I had a job that paid the BIG bucks and I hated it - I simply wouldn't work there.....

I went through a "homeless" phase from Spring of 98 till summer 99. I'm not sure what transits were in effect at that date for me.....

posted September 01, 2008 02:34 AM         

Yes, the houses can have an affect when an element is missing by sign. If you are missing planets in Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn, then you can look to the 2nd, 6th, and 10th houses (the houses of substance) for some Earth.