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Spirits of Earth

by MindSoulSpirit

The Nature of Earth

The element earth is the densest of the four
elements. It has the ability to take on and
maintain form. It is stable in nature, bringing
order and structure to the creative impulses that
are emanated from Soul.
Archetypes exist within the realm of
Soul and are broadcast constantly throughout
creation by the angels. A lower version of the
archetypes exist hidden deep within our planet,
Earth. They also exist at a microcosmic level
within every particle of matter. The enduring
nature of the element earth allows the archetypes
to be held in readiness within matter in a stable
and accessible form. Within them are the
patterns for every possible manifestation: for the
chemical elements of matter, the mineral world
and the interactions that result in plant, animal
and human life-forms. In them also are the plans
for every possibility that could ever occur in
would be needed to describe them all. Only a at times be human-like but many of these seem
Creation, including physical and spiritual
very small selection is described in these notes only partially formed, with a head, shoulders
evolution. The pathway to complete
to give an idea of their diversity and functions. and arms fading away to nothing below. These
consciousness of Soul and Spirit exists within
Minerals, Rocks and Underground Structures gnomes are formed from etheric material and
every particle of matter. The angels pass down
Specialised types of nature spirits work wield etheric energy of a masculine nature,
the impulses of the perfect archetypes from Soul
deep within the earth. Their purpose is to bring gathering it from the surrounding ethers. They
and these stimulate and awaken the lower
life and shape to the etheric of the subterranean exert their powers of will to compress it and
version held within matter. In time, as the Earth
world in preparation for its eventual emergence emit it in sudden and vigorous pulses, pounding
evolves spiritually, the archetypes within matter
into the light of the surface world. Many of the the surrounding rocks with it to concentrate and
will perfectly match the original impulses from
processes of this area are very dense and vitalise their energy. A higher form of these
Soul and they will become One.
crushing with powerful shaping forces at work. gnomes exists in a more fully developed state.
At the physical level, the archetypes are
There are more spirits working with the Their shape is fully human-like. They are found
activated into life by the interaction of all four
contractive forces within the Earth than with in caves, cavities and cracks within the Earth.
elements; however the earth nature of the
those of expansion. Most of the underground They are made from astral as well as etheric
archetypes is primarily activated by water,
nature spirits are made from etheric substance substance and draw certain astral forces to them
which is the closest element to earth in terms of
and work with the Earth's etheric field. to assist and vitalise their shaping work in the
density.
At the deepest levels are found great, etheric realm. Observation of these creatures has
dark, almost formless etheric creatures. They inspired stories of gnomes or elves as miners.
Earth Spirits
can be seen in various sizes from the size of a A variety of earth spirits are found
small house down to that of a dolphin. Their associated with every type of rock. Gnomes of
There are more types of nature spirits associated shapes and movements are whale-like, as they various kinds are associated with crystals and
with earth than with any of the other elements. seem to roll and swim through their gems within the Earth. Deposits of metals have
These extraordinary spirits exist in an enormous underground environment. Although most of their own types of earth spirits with precious
variety of sizes from enchanting tiny beings no
their movements are slow and deliberate, from metals having the most evolved spirits of all.
bigger than a spark of light to great and
time to time they surge suddenly upward or dive
magnificent mountain devas. They work with down. They do not have eyes and are mostly The Earth's Surface
every aspect of solid matter. They are connected unaware of their surroundings. They move from
with the mineral world, with substances and some kind of inner awareness of the moving The Earth's surface is an area of vitality and
structures deep within the Earth, with landscape streams within the Earth's etheric. They are interaction where the most varied and abundant
features on the surface of the Earth, with plants nourished by these forces and in turn shape and physical expressions of life are found. The
of all types and with the cycles of the seasons. vitalise them through their movements. greatest number of earth spirits also live and
Nature spirits of the Earth work mainly Deep within the crust of the earth can
with two processes, contraction and expansion. work here, creating a feeling of intense industry
also be found groups of gnome-like embryonic combined with exuberance and rejoicing.
Some earth spirits are dedicated to only one of creatures in various stages of development. Earth spirits in many sizes and shapes,
these processes while others work to harmonise Some are quite small, while others are the size of mostly with human-like forms, dance, work and
the two. Contractive activities allow forces to be a ten year old child. Some are unformed with play on and near the surface of the Earth,
drawn together in a variety of ways while their features almost indistinguishable, while activating the etheric material associated with
expansive activities allow differentiation, others show more detail. They are very ancient topsoil, sand and rocks. Many of these are little
evolution and growth. The interaction of these and are quite still as if waiting. They are winged faerie-like creatures who are totally
two forces creates the foundation for all physical unaware of their surroundings. In the distant oblivious to the physical world. They are of
forms. future, by the time the surrounding rock has various sizes, but the largest are no more than
The smaller nature spirits of earth are
moved closer to the surface of the Earth, these four hundred and fifty millimetres or eighteen
often known as the 'little folk', who are familiar creatures will be fully formed and awaken to the inches in height. These sparkling little beings are
to us from legend and fairy tales. These are the outside world. In the meantime, their presence mostly of a misty, transparent appearance, tinted
faeries, elves and gnomes who are an essential brings a certain type of life to the Earth, even with pinks, blues, greys and white. They can be
part of the Earth's function and who work on or though they are not recognizably active. seen dancing in rings and in other more complex
close to the surface of the Earth. Closer to the surface of the Earth can be patterns.
There are so many different types of found small earth spirits whose appearance can
nature spirits of earth that a small encyclopedia (Continued on Page 89)