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You are a Fire, Earth, Air or Water Spirit

To discover whether you are a Fire, Earth, Air or Water spirit, here are is a brief outline of their energetic imprints.

You can read each element in more detail below as well.

If you are a Fire Spirit…

  • You will feel a calling to deliver an important message to the world
  • You have to feel passionate about things in order to pursue them
  • You will feel a burning desire to create, inspire or lead others
  • You are not afraid to tell it like it is and communicate your truth
  • You are often very independent and always paving a new way

If you are an Earth Spirit…

  • You will feel a calling to heal and care for others, especially through using nature
  • You have no problem holding space for other people or taking on responsibilities
  • You have a strong ambition to heal and save the planet or make the world a better place in some way
  • You are private when it comes to your emotions and only share what is necessary
  • You tend to feel comforted and at peace when in nature

If you are an Air Spirit…

  • You will feel a calling to deliver a message into the world through teaching or creative self-expression
  • You have a strong imagination and foresight to think about the bigger picture
  • You desire to stand up for humanity, your beliefs and the beliefs of others
  • You are always striving to keep the peace and resolve conflicts
  • Surrounding yourself with friends and family is important to you

If you are a Water Spirit…

  • You feel a calling to bring art, love, music and joy into the world
  • You are highly intuitive and tend to lead with your emotions
  • You feel a desire to bring healing into the world through creative self-expression
  • You have the power to help yourself and others heal emotionally
  • You are sensitive to energies around you and often need alone time

Fire Spirits

Fire spirits are here to deliver a message to the world through leading, creating and inspiring others. At some point in their lives they will often feel the call to awaken by having a fire lit in their belly. This fire will burn passionately and strongly, and will encourage the fire person to go after their greatest dreams and wishes. They need not do anything special in order to tap or tune into their internal flame. Through simply being true to themselves, the fire spirit can deliver its message to the world.

When out of balance, the fire spirit can become too aggressive or pushy in their ways. They can also be prone to lashing out or feeling frustrated when someone or something gets in the way of their vision. By being sensitive to others, and focusing on the bigger picture goal, a fire spirit can learn to calm and raise in consciousness.

When a fire spirit is not using their flame energy, they can be prone to over-thinking, anxiety, insomnia and feeling blocked in their lives. It is therefore, important for a fire spirit to own this energy and use it in a productive way.

Earth Spirits

Earth spirits are here to heal themselves and others through nature. As natural healers, they are often drawn to using plant based medicines. They are also highly in-tune with Mother Earth and strive to make the world a better place in some way.

It is the desire to heal that often helps the Earth spirit to awaken, and through this desire they develop an ambition and drive to create powerful change. Earth spirits are very driven and don’t mind taking on responsibilities if they serve a higher purpose. They also have the ability to hold space for others and are powerful people to lean upon.

When out of balance, an Earth spirit can become cold, emotionally stressed or feel over-burdened. This causes the Earth spirit to withdraw or lose sight of their bigger picture goals. Earth spirits are always recharged through spending time in nature.

Air Spirits

Air spirits are here to bring vision and innovation into the world. They are natural teachers and speakers, and often have the talent to bring their ideas into the material world. They are strong visionaries and are often revolutionary in their ideas and beliefs. Air spirits are really here to bring lasting change into the world and often complete this over many lifetimes.

Air spirits are also the keepers of peace, and are naturally gifted and talented at resolving conflicts and bringing harmony to all involved. When out of balance however, Air spirits can fear conflict and shy away from being able to deal with it. They can also lose touch with people and the realities of life, or lack grounded ness or stability.

Air spirits are often awakened by the desire to stand up for their beliefs, ideas and creations. It is often through having a prophetic dream or vision that they start to really tune in to who they are.

Water Spirits

Water spirits are here to heal the world through bringing more art, joy and music into it. Water spirits are often very creative and intuitive, and love to explore all areas of art and creativity. They are also very sensitive to the environment around them and can pick up on the energy of others, even if they are not aware of it.

A Water spirit awakens when they realize that through just being who they are, and allowing their creative juices to flow they can achieve all that they desire. When Water spirits struggle to own who they are, and try to conform, that is when they feel off balance and out of sorts.

Water spirits carry the gift of being able to understand and tune into the emotional vibrations of their soul and the souls of those around them. They are also very sensitive to the energies of the Universe and are often natural intuitive.

When out of balance, a Water spirit can feel overwhelmed, overly sensitive, depressed and anxious. Because they lead with their emotions, it is important for Water spirits to deal and process their emotional state first.

Make Ayurveda part of your life and regain balance

Ayurveda is a pseudoscientific system of medicine with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. Globalized and modernized practices derived from Ayurveda traditions are a type of alternative medicine.

Ayurveda is the oldest holistic medical system in the world. Its timeless teachings and methods enable us to lead healthy, fit, and happy lives – even today. In Ayurveda, the primary focus is on the human being and his/her individual needs.

What is Ayurveda?

The Sanskrit word Ayurveda literally means the “knowledge of life” and is often translated as “the science of a long and healthy life.” The holistic medical system was developed over 5,000 years ago on the Indian subcontinent. The World Health Organization (WHO) officially recognized Ayurveda as “traditional medicine” in 1976.

Ayurveda encompasses a variety of prophylactic (preventive) and healing (curative) methods. The emphasis is on proper nutrition and dietetics, purification and drainage procedures, massages and manual treatments as well as yoga and meditation. The effectiveness of many of these methods has been scientifically proven by Western standards.

In addition, Ayurveda includes comprehensive herbal medicine, which was applied in ancient India and is also still prevalent in India today. In the European Union and South Africa the sale of such Ayurveda products is permitted only as nutritional supplements or food products.

What Are the Principles of Ayurveda?

The ultimate goal of Ayurveda is the balance between inner and outer or – in other words – of body, mind, soul and environment. When we are balanced, we are and remain healthy and productive. In order to achieve this, the ancient Indian art of healing treats each human being in accordance with his/her personal conditions.

Vata, pitta, and kapha are each essential to our physiology in some way, so no one dosha is better than, or superior to, any other. Each of them has a very specific set of functional roles to play in the body. That said, when the doshas are out of balance, they can wreak havoc on our health. But before we get into the specifics of each of the three doshas, it is helpful to understand their elemental composition, and their broader role in the natural world.

In Ayurveda, the most basic building blocks of the material world are the five elements: ether (space), air, fire, water, and earth.

  • Vata is characterized by the mobile nature of Wind (Air) energy.
  • Pitta embodies the transformative nature of Fire energy.
  • And Kapha reflects the binding nature of Water energy.

All Ayurvedic treatments are based on the innate, individual, physical, mental, and emotional constitution of the patient.

This expresses itself as the relationship of the three doshas, which can be translated as “bioenergies”: vata (air and ether), pitta (fire and water), and kapha (earth and water) – the so-called Ayurveda type – are distinct in every human being.

The Qualitative Nature of the Vata, Pitta, Kapha Doshas

The dosha is characterized by a collection of qualities that support its particular energetic:

Vata – Dry, Light, Cold, Rough, Subtle, Mobile and Clear.
Pitta – Hot, Sharp, Light, Liquid, Spreading and Oily.
Kapha – Heavy, Slow, Cool, Oily, Smooth, Dense, Soft, Stable, Gross and Cloudy (Sticky).

Each dosha has a unique personality determined by its particular combination of elements and qualities.

Each dosha naturally governs specific physiological functions:

Vata – Primary Functions is Movement and Communication
Pitta – Primary Functions is Digestion and Transformation
Kapha – Primary Functions is Cohesiveness, Structure, and Lubrication

When one of the Doshas is dominant, the constitution is either Vata, Pitta, or Kapha. The following combined forms are also possible: Vata-Pitta or Pitta-Vata, Vata-Kapha or Kapha-Vata, Pitta-Kapha or Kapha-Pitta as well as the balanced Vata-Pitta-Kapha (Tri-Dosha).

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Medical treatment in Ayurveda does not begin only after symptoms of illness become apparent. It is also not just about “fighting” a disease. Instead, Ayurvedic methods aim to eliminate the causes of diseases. These causes are often due to an unhealthy diet and bad habits.

Ayurveda’s holistic view on the emergence of health and illness also means that the person is always considered within his/her personal environment, as personal development is only truly possible when we live in harmony with ourselves and our environment. Therefore, Ayurveda also provides tips on many aspects of everyday life, from architecture to cohabitation.

Understanding Imbalances in the Doshas

Imbalances in the doshas are generally caused by unsupportive diet and lifestyle choices, as well as stress or emotional trauma. These disturbances tend to upset the natural state of internal equilibrium represented by one’s constitution. When the doshas become aggravated, each of them disrupts the body in its own unique way. Therefore, vata, pitta, and kapha are each associated with a particular set of health challenges and tendencies toward disease.

While we are all susceptible to an excess in any of the three doshas, we also tend to be somewhat predisposed to imbalances in our predominant doshas. In other words, vata-pitta predominant individuals will usually tend toward vata and pitta imbalances before kapha imbalances. If you are just becoming familiar with how the doshas affect your day-to-day life, this awareness can be very helpful.

Why Is Ayurveda So Suitable for the Modern World?

Health in private and working life, personal fitness, and increasing mindfulness are among the largest trends of our time. Ayurveda offers solutions for all these needs, which have been successfully tested for 5000 years: without dogmas, placing the individual at the forefront, and simultaneously considering the totality.

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Ayurvedic methods can be easily integrated into everyday life. Constitution-based nutrition, meditation, yoga, and balancing dietary supplements are understandable and applicable to everyone.

Disclaimer

The sole purpose of these articles is to provide information about the tradition of ayurveda. This information is not intended for use in the diagnosis, treatment, cure or prevention of any disease. If you have any serious acute or chronic health concern, please consult a trained health professional who can fully assess your needs and address them effectively. If you are seeking the medical advice of a trained ayurvedic expert, call or e-mail us for the number of a physician in your area. Check with your doctor before taking herbs or using essential oils when pregnant or nursing.

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