Earth is associated with the qualities of patience, thoughtfulness, practicality, hard work and stability. The earth element is also nurturing and seeks to draw all things together with itself. In pathology, the earth can represent selfishness and self-centeredness. Earth controls water and is controlled by wood; while in the conducive cycle, earth is produced by fire, and in turn produces metal. New students receive a $50 discount on your first class when mentioning this app!