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AIR is associated with breathing and thought processes and patterns.

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Air represents the breath of life! It is an exchange of electrons or flow of energy. Air is the primary nutrient. Survival without it is measured in minutes. It is so important that you do it without thinking. Your breathing is the voice of your spirit. It's depth, smoothness, sound, and rate reflect your mood. The cosmic breath, the Hindus speak of called "prana" is also the energetic life force the Chinese refer to as "Qi" energy.

The element air, is associated with the Fall season.

The Air Signs of the zodiac are and they are the possessors of the virtue of knowledge. They are curious, have initiative, are original, generally are well disciplined and are quick thinkers. The Air signs have a mental nature and are keen witted. They rationalize by thinking things out rather than being influenced by emotional or physical factors.

The Air signs possess the virtue of knowledge. This does not mean they are more intelligent than anyone else but are generally well rounded and informed. They are good communicators. Most have a good grasp of the language and generally know a little something about everything. They have good personalities and are easy to get to know. Air represents our mental activity such as intellect and the ability to reason, memory, thoughts, knowledge and comprehension. It also rules new beginnings, friendship, clarity, and positive expression. The Air personality is very good at making decisions and carrying them through.

The Air signs are what the philosophers called seers or priests. These are mentally inclined people. They actively acquire knowledge through experience, education and association. In ancient times, the only educated people were priests, royalty or those who took it upon themselves to acquire knowledge (seers).

They enjoy any type of entertainment where they can use their intellectual capacity and their ability to think quickly and accurately often gives them the upper hand. The emotional nature of the Air signs is directed toward self-appraisal. These people have a tendency to judge themselves very harshly.

They have certain standards they set for themselves such as hygiene, the way they dress, education, job performance and family. The Air signs are almost as ego-oriented as the Fire signs. Air signs resort to trickery. These people are crafty, under handed and ingenious when it comes to evil.

They are also prone to physical violence. Whereas the Fire signs' anger is generally of the moment and soon after forgotten, the Air signs at their worst are mean. They carry a grudge, and like Fire signs, they are quick to express their opinion and are very opinionated. Aquarius and Libra are not as violent as Gemini. Gemini and mind altering drugs such as alcohol just does not mix. The Air signs will not hesitate one moment to express their anger verbally, but physical violence is not a first choice during that anger (the exception being Gemini who will act in an instant).

In Dream Therapy, air can be a common theme. It can indicate ideas such as intelligence, being caught up in a whirlwind, tornado or hurricane of confusion or distraction. It can relate to the sacred breath or dreams about flying. You can find out more about air in Andrew's Dream Dictionary.

The gift of Air is flexibility, and their ability to experience life through many prisms. They're often excellent communicators, storytellers, interpreters and journalists. They link people together socially, and often have a curiosity that keeps them out and about.

In Vedic Astrology, each element is related to one of the 12 Houses. Air, associated with Mithuna (Gemini), Tula (Libra), and Kumbha (Aquarius), correspond to 3rd House, 7th House and 11th House. Air represents the Kama Houses. These are houses of relationship, communication, and networking.

The elements and houses also correspond to one of the four Aims of Life, or " Purusharthas " In Hinduism, Purushartha (Aims Of Life) refers to a goal, end or aim of human existence.

* Kama: (material) pleasure of any kind
* Moksa: (spiritual) liberation; or renunciation and detachment
* Dharma: (religious, social and/or moral) righteousness, both spiritual and ritual
* Artha: (material and/or financial) prosperity as well as pursuit of meaning

The flow of the houses through the signs represent a pattern of development. The highest house number in each grouping or triad represents the fullest and most powerful expression of energy in that group. For example, the 11th house is the fullest expression of the Air/Kama houses (3, 7, 11)

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Air
March 21 to June 21
(Spring equinox to the eve of summer solstice)

Powers: Mind, brain, intellect, logical thought, curiosity, travel, youth, light, energy, computers, machines, impersonal, detached, mental powers, visions, psychic power, wisdom, learning, imagination, ideas, beliefs, theory.

Stones: Imperial topaz, citrine, mica, pumice, aventurine, clear quartz, lepidolite.

Plants: Acacia, bergamot, clover, dandelion, lavender, lemongrass, mint, mistletoe, pine, anise, broom, eyebright, hops, meadowsweet, sweetgrass, slippery elm.

Direction: East

Tool: Wand, Censer

Season: Spring (Autumn in the Southern Hemisphere)

Colors: Blue, White, Yellow.

Wheel of the Year/Sabbat: Ostara (Spring Equinox) (Autumn Equinox in the Southern Hemisphere)

Number 5

Time: Dawn

Goddesses: Urania, Arianrhod, Aradia, Nuit, Cardea

Gods: Enlil, Khephera, Mercury, Shu, Thoth

Zodiac: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius

Planets: Mercury, Jupiter

Elemental: Sylphs

Wind Spirit: Eurius (East Wind)

Sense: Smell

Time of life: Childhood

Goddess aspect: Maiden

Polarity: Masculine

Hermetic Axiom: "to will"
Find the "Gifts of Air" here

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Air, Air Element, Meaning of Air Element | Peacefulmind.com

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Air represents the breath of life! It is an exchange of electrons or flow of energy. Air is the primary nutrient. Survival without it is measured in minutes. It is so important that you do it without thinking. Your breathing is the voice of your spirit.

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western red cedar

western hemlock

sitka spruce

grand fir

sword fern

deer fern

salal

evergreen huckleberry

douglas fir

broad leaf maple

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windows

balconies
terrace

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dome shaped roofs (geodesic, skylight) protect against hurricanes & precipitation

curvature like a egg

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associated with creativity, intellect, happiness, clarity and perception

air carries message

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Air has circular motion in human body

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Trees -> produce oxygen -> humans inhale

Breathing could produce energy for activeness but it could also allow slowness

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contains the highest productivity and greatest biomass of any rainforest

cool, moist environment slows decomposition = trees grow for long time

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found in thin strips along coastlines that are right by mountains, so the ocean winds can leave large amounts of moisture in the air, on the windward side of the mountain.

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smallest biome if you were to go by amount of land/size

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A person's emotional state and level of self-expression improved with in wooden surroundings.

Residents in aged care facilities interact more with each other when surrounded by wood.

Students in classrooms that feature more wood have lower heart rates and stress responses than students in classrooms featuring plastic and metal.

The feelings of natural warmth and comfort that wood elicits in people has the effect of lowering blood pressure and heart rates, reducing stress and anxiety and increasing positive social interactions. The studies examining the effects of wooden rooms and furnishings clearly demonstrate that the presence of wood has positive physiological and psychological benefits that mimic the effect of spending time outside in nature. Wood products within a room have also been shown to improve indoor air quality by moderating humidity.

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Rainforests provide us with many products that we use every day.

Tropical woods: teak, balsa, rosewood, and mahogany are used in flooring, doors, windows, boatbuilding, and cabinetry.

Fibers such as raffia, bamboo, kapok, and rattan are used to make furniture, baskets, insulation, and cord.

Cinnamon, vanilla, nutmeg, and ginger are just a few spices of the rainforest.

fruits including bananas, papayas, mangos, cocoa and coffee beans.

Rainforests also provide us with many medicinal products.

70% of plants useful in the treatment of cancer are found only in rainforests.

creation of muscle relaxants, steroids, and insecticides.

treat asthma, arthritis, malaria, heart disease, and pneumonia.

Even rainforest fungi can contribute
A mushroom discovered in the tropical rainforest of Ecuador, for example, is capable of consuming polyurethane—a hard, durable type of plastic used in everything from garden hoses to carpets to shoes. The fungi can even consume the plastic in an oxygen-free environment, leading many environmentalists and businesses to invest in research to investigate if the fungi can help reduce waste in urban landfills.

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Rainforests produce about 20% of our oxygen and store a huge amount of carbon dioxide, drastically reducing the impact of greenhouse gas emissions. Massive amounts of solar radiation are absorbed, helping regulate temperatures around the globe. Taken together, these processes help to stabilize Earth’s climate.

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many have claws -> climb trees and forest floors

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small mammals
over 250 species of birds = air

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Tall trees = makes people look up = high = air

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only 2 layers of vegetation:
- emergent
- canopy

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Mild climates and temperatures

Drastic change in season:
Long wet winter
Short dry summer
- fog supplies moisture
- fog causes rain

= close to ocean -> emits heat

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Air:  Hot and Wet.  The subtlest, most refined element.  Flowing and fluidic, filling every vacuum.  Exchange, movement and contact.  Ascending, lightening, rarefying.  Blood.  The Sanguine temperament.  Spring.

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The lungs, chest and thorax.  All the cavities and open spaces, which allow for movement and function.

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Air's essence is exchange, contact and movement.

light, subtle and energetic

hot, light and flows upwards

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Air's movement is spiraling or cylindrical.
Movement of air caused by temperature or pressure differences is wind. Where there are differences of pressure between two places, a pressure gradient exists, across which air moves: from the high pressure region to the low pressure region.

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Air is a gas. Like all gases, air does not have its own shape. It takes the shape of the container it is in. Air occupies the greatest possible space. And air has weight, hot air weighs less than cold air.

Living things need oxygen to breathe.