Am I an Empath?

sea-lestial-dream-witch:

Many of us might ask ourselves this question at some point or another. If you’re unsure about what an empath is, here’s a concise definition:

An empath is someone who is aware that he or she reads emotions, nuance, subtext, undercurrent, intentions, thoughts, social space, interactions, relational behaviors, body language, and gestural language. A hyper-empath is someone who reads these things to a greater degree than is deemed normal. [x]

This post provides links that can help you determine whether you’re an empath. If you discover that you are, there are self-care, cleansing & protection tips! Things marked with an asterisk (*) are shorter to read and/or better for beginners.

* What is an Empath? TEDed video
* 30 Common Traits of an Empath
* 10 Traits of Empaths from Psychology Today
– Science behind empathy & empaths
– What is a hyper-empath?
– Differences between highly sensitive people & empaths
– 11 Things about being an introverted empath
* 10 question quiz: Are you an Empath?
– 25 question quiz
* 4 myths & misconceptions about empaths
Auras
– Masterpost on Auras & how to read them (long read)

– Tips on reading auras

* Basic info on Auras, Aura colors explained by @witchywildfire
* Beginner’s guide on how to see you own aura 
– DIY Aura cleansing spray
Tips
* Tips on being an empath by @stormwaterwitch–don’t get me wrong, it’s not all bad at all, but it can be draining!
* Empath self-care tips by @la-petitefille
– More self-care tips by @wanderingstar18
– Empath tips & correspondences passed down to you! by @healing-water-witch
* If you feel some people drain you more than others, they may be energy vampires. Here’s an article on that from Psych Central.
– Empath Hangover– tips for a drained empath by @spiral-path
– Masterpost on empath protection by @the-wiccans-glossary
– 4 methods on grounding by @poppunkwitch

* Silk can help neutralize others’ energies

– Tips on cleansing, warding & protection by @hecatescaoranach
* Visualize & create a protective bubble around yourself– it acts as a guard against toxic & negative energies. This post by @witchling-guidence is a great guide.

– The Empath and the Narcissist; how opposites attract

– How to block out others’ emotions by @witchtips
* Cleansing Tips for empaths by @starborn-witch

– Masterpost for empaths
Spells, Oils, Crystals & Tarot

– Empath Protection Jar
– Empath charm bag 
– Clean & Cleanse Jar by @witchy-woman
– Psychic Protection Spell Bottle– great for banishing & protection against energy vampires

* Protection emoji spell for empaths

– Empath Protection Oil

– This detailed post by @moonlightacademy provides a lot of info on empath traits, and includes oils & crystals that can be beneficial.
– Essential Oils for Empaths by @baasic-witch
* 10 crystals for empaths
* 4 stones for empaths 
– 5 crystals for empaths
– 5 card Empath Tarot Spread
Sigils
– “Harmony & balance in all things” sigil by @sylvaetria
– “The only feelings I have are my own” empath sigil
– “I am warded & safe from external feelings” empath sigil
– “I am at peace” & “calm flows through me” sigils
– “I repel toxic people” sigil, “Toxicity remains far from me” sigil 
– Safety & tranquility sigils

Just a suggestion– quizzes can be fun & can even help us determine things, but the articles are definitely far more informative. They’ll give you in depth knowledge to better determine whether you’re an empath yourself.

🌊sea star witch🌟