Feeling Unheard or Isolated? Balance Your Akash Tattva

What is the meaning of Akash tattva?

In the vast realm of Indian astrology, the Sky (Space or Ether) element plays a pivotal role. This element, often referred to as the "Ether element" or "Akash tattva," in Sanskrit is one of the foundational building blocks of life. It is one of the 5 elements of nature that are extensively discussed in Vedic texts. The four elements—earth, water, fire, and air—fill the space left by this element, which is the essence of emptiness.

But what exactly is this ether meaning in the context of astrology? Let's delve deeper.

The essence of the Sky element

The absence of fire makes ether cold, the absence of earth and water makes it light in weight, and the absence of air's fluidity and mobility makes it immovable.

It has been referred to as a subtle element since, despite being everywhere, you cannot sense its profound presence. Since it has no boundaries this element is a component of every other element.

The ether element, also known as the sky element, represents the vastness and emptiness of space. In Indian philosophy, it's considered the most subtle of the 5 tattvas. It manifests as the spirit of ether, encompassing everything yet being intangible. This element is the base element in pranayama, the art of breath control in yoga, signifying its importance in life and spiritual practices.

What's a balanced Sky element?

A balanced Ether element in one's astrological chart indicates a person with a clear mind, good communication skills, and a deep sense of understanding. They are often straightforward in their approach to life and have a flawless intuition. Such individuals are in tune with the universe, often seeking and finding solutions to life's mysteries. They’re active listeners and good at articulation of their thoughts. With organized thoughts, they can make decisions in a better way and navigate life’s challenges with ease.

What's an imbalanced Sky element?

On the other hand, an imbalanced ether element can lead to feelings of disconnection, confusion, and a lack of direction. Such individuals might feel lost, as if they're floating aimlessly in space. They might struggle with communication and often feel misunderstood.

When the Sky element overflows or is too strong, the individuals may be overwhelmed by the vastness of space. It can be difficult for them to have a clarity of thoughts along with loss in intuitive potential and difficulty in effective communication. In this case, it’s very easy to daydream or get lost in thoughts or float aimlessly without a sense of direction.

When the Sky or Space element underflows or is too weak, the individual might feel like they’re trapped in a confined space where there’s no space to breathe. Also, they might face a lack of inspiration or creativity and a sensation of tightness around the throat area which might cause difficulty in speaking confidently. Also, they’re not easily receptive to new ideas.

Healing your Sky element

Achieving balance is crucial for harnessing the positive traits of the ether element. Meditation and mindfulness practices are excellent solutions for grounding oneself. Incorporating specific foods and herbs that resonate with the ether element can also help. Engaging in activities that promote clarity of mind and open communication can further assist in balancing this element. Add more inversions like Viparita Karini in your yoga practice. Practice Brahmari or 'humming bee breath' to calm the nervous system.

Meditation and mindfulness

It’s quite common to experience a lack of direction at some point or the other in your life. To balance the Space element or Akash tattva, it’s important to keep your mind focused with meditation, especially mindfulness meditation which grounds you in the present moment when your mind is so distracted with the thoughts of past or future that it creates confusion and stress.

Dietary solutions

Foods that can help balance the ether element like millets, barley, and certain fruits. Herbs such as fennel, chamomile, and sage resonate with the ether element. You can connect with the properties of the ether by consuming herbal teas or including certain herbs in their diet.

Activities for clarity

Practicing reflective writing by pouring down your thoughts about your day is a straightforward tool to connect to the Akash tattva or Space element. When you express yourself better through the means of group discussions, therapy, or even simple heart-to-heart conversations can help in boosting the spirit of Ether.

Yoga practices

Include more inversions in your Yoga routine like the Viparita Karini or the Legs-up-the-wall pose. It helps to calm your mind by reversing the blood flow. Include poses that focus on the throat area as this helps in aligning the body and mind with the five elements of nature, with a special emphasis on ether.

Breathing techniques

Also known as the Humming Bee Breath, the Brahmari pranayama technique uplifts the spirit of ether by resonating the sinus cavities and calming the nervous system. Using breathing techniques through the means of controlled pranayama is a direct way to balance the Sky element.

Restful sleep

Sleep ensures that your mind and body rejuvenate and the ether or space element, associated with calmness, remains balanced. The vastness and peace regarding the ether element can be best experienced during deep, uninterrupted sleep. Restful sleep isn’t just biologically important but also important for holistic well-being.

Shoonya mudra

Used widely in meditation and pranayama practices, Shoonya mudra is a hand gesture which involves bending the middle finger and pressing it with the thumb while keeping the other fingers straight. It helps in alleviating issues like hearing problems, vertigo and travel sickness while promoting calmness and openness at the same time, thus balancing the Akash tattva. This is particularly useful for people who have an excess ether.

Balancing elements on Level SuperMind

To help you deeply connect with yourself and know more about the element your zodiac sign is associated with and to balance it further, Level SuperMind has come up with a meditation series combining the ancient wisdom of astrology with the transformative power of the Gayatri mantra in the voice of Arun Pandit, the renowned Astrologer-Numerologist-Vastu expert.

The Gayatri mantra, a revered Vedic chant, is known for its transformative energy. In this meditation series, this mantra is meticulously tailored to resonate with each of the five elements. By doing so, the mantra's potency is channeled to specifically balance and harmonize the element it's paired with.

To balance your Sky element, try out the Sun Sign meditation series on the app.