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I thought of this many times. And as much as I’d like to be, I’m not so certain I am, and it’s probably not so easy to be either I assume. I ran this through with someone on another forum. What exactly it meant and how do you know if you are one.They told me that I’m probably empathetic and probably not an “empath” I suppose there’s a difference.

I’m really not sure if I am. But Im not really sure of anything. Im always doubtful. But I think that Im possibly for sure more “compassionate” than probably an empath.

The thing is, from what I see what an empath means, it’s not something that’s very common. I see so many people claim to be empaths but I doubt that they are. It’s probably just as comman as being a sociopath/psychopath. And I dont think astrology can really show it. Maybe a chart that is more spiritually inclined? I don’t know.


In my opinion compassion and empathy is incredibly valuable, you should be proud of that.

I've heard it's uncommon too but from what my Aqua friend described to me last night it sounds correct. She's been stressed lately and she disclosed to me part of it's from negative energy at her work. And said that she absorbs it and gets in her head and it brings her down. I just never figured her for one, though she is more emotional and sensitive than she let's on. Also pretty sure I'm an empath or at least a hsp myself. So that's another interesting layer to our relationship lol

Maybe it has nothing to do with astrology I can't say it does. But I've noticed that people with a lot of water especially Pisces are very intuitive and emotionally sensitive. That's why I was asking about placements. At the same time psychopaths and sociopaths are really all about how the brain is wired so definitely not astrologically determined imo
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I do believe people can be quite good at reading body language though.

Body langue, tone and observing.

I'm more intuitive than anything; clairaudient and clairsentient those I relate too. I used to have precognitive dreams too, so did my mom. It's been some times since that has happened, which I am glad for, it would freak me out.

IMO, it's more than just having water placements in a chart. Here is just one site that lists different stuff.

https://gigiyoung.com/indicators-of-psychic-ability-in-your-natal-chart/
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I do believe people can be quite good at reading body language though.

Body langue, tone and observing.

I'm more intuitive than anything; clairaudient and clairsentient those I relate too. I used to have precognitive dreams too, so did my mom. It's been some times since that has happened, which I am glad for, it would freak me out.

IMO, it's more than just having water placements in a chart. Here is just one site that lists different stuff.

https://gigiyoung.com/indicators-of-psychic-ability-in-your-natal-chart/
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That is a very interesting link, thanks so much for sharing it!

Ah I figured it would be more than just say an intuitive sign. How they are positioned, houses and such makes sense. Wish I could read charts more in-depth. I suppose that makes my question ridiculously complicated now lol.
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Define empath.


"Someone with a higher-than-normal degree of empathy, to the point of being an ‘emotional sponge’. They do not have the filters most people do, and they absorb other people’s stress and feelings into their bodies."

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That’s not Aquas. We are good at reading people, but that’s as far as that goes. I don’t absorb anything. People’s feelings don’t affect me one bit. It goes in one ear and out the other unless we are discussing the downtrodden. I can actually come across as cold. I’m a firm believer of people having fortitude to deal with adversities. My mom is Aqua venus, my older bro is aqua venus and mars, my younger bro is aqua sun and mercury and my close friend/cousin has almost an identical chart to mine, and they are all like me.
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Define empath.


"Someone with a higher-than-normal degree of empathy, to the point of being an ‘emotional sponge’. They do not have the filters most people do, and they absorb other people’s stress and feelings into their bodies."




That’s not Aquas. We are good at reading people, but that’s as far as that goes. I don’t absorb anything. People’s feelings don’t affect me one bit. It goes in one ear and out the other unless we are discussing the downtrodden. I can actually come across as cold. I’m a firm believer of people having fortitude to deal with adversities. My mom is Aqua venus, my older bro is aqua venus and mars, my younger bro is aqua sun and mercury and my close friend/cousin has almost an identical chart to mine, and they are all like me.
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Well you certainly are Air/Aqua dominant. I understand that, part of why I asked specifically in this forum. I wanted to see if it was something relatable but it seems it might be too uncommon.

However in my Aqua's case, she described the above. She absorbs the negative feelings even if she doesn't want to, even if she doesn't really care. But I don't know her other placements.
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Define empath.


"Someone with a higher-than-normal degree of empathy, to the point of being an ‘emotional sponge’. They do not have the filters most people do, and they absorb other people’s stress and feelings into their bodies."




That’s not Aquas. We are good at reading people, but that’s as far as that goes. I don’t absorb anything. People’s feelings don’t affect me one bit. It goes in one ear and out the other unless we are discussing the downtrodden. I can actually come across as cold. I’m a firm believer of people having fortitude to deal with adversities. My mom is Aqua venus, my older bro is aqua venus and mars, my younger bro is aqua sun and mercury and my close friend/cousin has almost an identical chart to mine, and they are all like me.


Well you certainly are Air/Aqua dominant. I understand that, part of why I asked specifically in this forum. I wanted to see if it was something relatable but it seems it might be too uncommon.

However in my Aqua's case, she described the above. She absorbs the negative feelings even if she doesn't want to, even if she doesn't really care. But I don't know her other placements.
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You are looking for Pisceans and Pisces dominant Aquas.

Edit: I should mention that my younger bro is a pendulum who swings between indifference and empathy and that’s because he’s Aqua sun and mercury but moon and venus in Pisces. My former friend was Aqua sun with moon and mercury in Pisces and she was ridiculously empathetic to the point of repulsing me.
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I do believe people can be quite good at reading body language though.

Body langue, tone and observing.

I'm more intuitive than anything; clairaudient and clairsentient those I relate too. I used to have precognitive dreams too, so did my mom. It's been some times since that has happened, which I am glad for, it would freak me out.

IMO, it's more than just having water placements in a chart. Here is just one site that lists different stuff.

https://gigiyoung.com/indicators-of-psychic-ability-in-your-natal-chart/
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I have a confession, I like the idea metaphysics but I'll never really believe in it. But I blame that entirely on my other fascination which is science.

I mean it doesn't stop me from understanding astrology that's fo sho!
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Define empath.


"Someone with a higher-than-normal degree of empathy, to the point of being an ‘emotional sponge’. They do not have the filters most people do, and they absorb other people’s stress and feelings into their bodies."




That’s not Aquas. We are good at reading people, but that’s as far as that goes. I don’t absorb anything. People’s feelings don’t affect me one bit. It goes in one ear and out the other unless we are discussing the downtrodden. I can actually come across as cold. I’m a firm believer of people having fortitude to deal with adversities. My mom is Aqua venus, my older bro is aqua venus and mars, my younger bro is aqua sun and mercury and my close friend/cousin has almost an identical chart to mine, and they are all like me.

So, have u people repaired your UFO yet ??😅😅😅
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I don’t know about UFO but I feel like:

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Define empath.


"Someone with a higher-than-normal degree of empathy, to the point of being an ‘emotional sponge’. They do not have the filters most people do, and they absorb other people’s stress and feelings into their bodies."




That’s not Aquas. We are good at reading people, but that’s as far as that goes. I don’t absorb anything. People’s feelings don’t affect me one bit. It goes in one ear and out the other unless we are discussing the downtrodden. I can actually come across as cold. I’m a firm believer of people having fortitude to deal with adversities. My mom is Aqua venus, my older bro is aqua venus and mars, my younger bro is aqua sun and mercury and my close friend/cousin has almost an identical chart to mine, and they are all like me.


Well you certainly are Air/Aqua dominant. I understand that, part of why I asked specifically in this forum. I wanted to see if it was something relatable but it seems it might be too uncommon.

However in my Aqua's case, she described the above. She absorbs the negative feelings even if she doesn't want to, even if she doesn't really care. But I don't know her other placements.
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You hear a lot of that from people with heavy water placements and sure it might be true but that's not an indicator for being an empath. That's entirely the inability to separate others' emotions from your own and a stupid thing to have.

Likewise, when people like these fall in love do they actually love you back or are they just returning the energy that you are sharing with them.

See? Those pesky water people.
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I do believe people can be quite good at reading body language though.

Body langue, tone and observing.

I'm more intuitive than anything; clairaudient and clairsentient those I relate too. I used to have precognitive dreams too, so did my mom. It's been some times since that has happened, which I am glad for, it would freak me out.

IMO, it's more than just having water placements in a chart. Here is just one site that lists different stuff.

https://gigiyoung.com/indicators-of-psychic-ability-in-your-natal-chart/


That is a very interesting link, thanks so much for sharing it!

Ah I figured it would be more than just say an intuitive sign. How they are positioned, houses and such makes sense. Wish I could read charts more in-depth. I suppose that makes my question ridiculously complicated now lol.
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Naw not really. Some folks believe in empaths, some don't. It's not anything that can be really proven by science, yet.

Also someone might be super introverted so being around others and absorbing energy is a huge thing for those folks.
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Define empath.


"Someone with a higher-than-normal degree of empathy, to the point of being an ‘emotional sponge’. They do not have the filters most people do, and they absorb other people’s stress and feelings into their bodies."




That’s not Aquas. We are good at reading people, but that’s as far as that goes. I don’t absorb anything. People’s feelings don’t affect me one bit. It goes in one ear and out the other unless we are discussing the downtrodden. I can actually come across as cold. I’m a firm believer of people having fortitude to deal with adversities. My mom is Aqua venus, my older bro is aqua venus and mars, my younger bro is aqua sun and mercury and my close friend/cousin has almost an identical chart to mine, and they are all like me.


Well you certainly are Air/Aqua dominant. I understand that, part of why I asked specifically in this forum. I wanted to see if it was something relatable but it seems it might be too uncommon.

However in my Aqua's case, she described the above. She absorbs the negative feelings even if she doesn't want to, even if she doesn't really care. But I don't know her other placements.
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I'm like your friend and I have had a few Aqua friends that are also like your friend. As I'm sure you are aware, not all Aquas are the same.
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Define empath.


"Someone with a higher-than-normal degree of empathy, to the point of being an ‘emotional sponge’. They do not have the filters most people do, and they absorb other people’s stress and feelings into their bodies."




That’s not Aquas. We are good at reading people, but that’s as far as that goes. I don’t absorb anything. People’s feelings don’t affect me one bit. It goes in one ear and out the other unless we are discussing the downtrodden. I can actually come across as cold. I’m a firm believer of people having fortitude to deal with adversities. My mom is Aqua venus, my older bro is aqua venus and mars, my younger bro is aqua sun and mercury and my close friend/cousin has almost an identical chart to mine, and they are all like me.

So, have u people repaired your UFO yet ??😅😅😅


I don’t know about UFO but I feel like:

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Dr. Manhatten has always been my spirit animal.
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Good to know you know your superheroes.
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Define empath.


"Someone with a higher-than-normal degree of empathy, to the point of being an ‘emotional sponge’. They do not have the filters most people do, and they absorb other people’s stress and feelings into their bodies."




That’s not Aquas. We are good at reading people, but that’s as far as that goes. I don’t absorb anything. People’s feelings don’t affect me one bit. It goes in one ear and out the other unless we are discussing the downtrodden. I can actually come across as cold. I’m a firm believer of people having fortitude to deal with adversities. My mom is Aqua venus, my older bro is aqua venus and mars, my younger bro is aqua sun and mercury and my close friend/cousin has almost an identical chart to mine, and they are all like me.

So, have u people repaired your UFO yet ??😅😅😅


I don’t know about UFO but I feel like:

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U must be the most unstable 😍

Like a true rollercoaster!!!

Super duper fun😜😜

Am already falling for u 😝😝
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Au contraire. I’m actually the most stable person you’ll ever meet. Not even joking about that. I’m more cerebral than the logical males in my circle.
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This question is for research purposes...

I know better than to believe the whole Aquas are cold schtick. But it suprises me that an Aqua would call themselves this unless they have some significant water in their charts. Am I incorrect in this thinking?

Do you see yourself as an empath and if so, what are your non sun placements?


yes ...yes i am.
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I do believe people can be quite good at reading body language though.

Body langue, tone and observing.

I'm more intuitive than anything; clairaudient and clairsentient those I relate too. I used to have precognitive dreams too, so did my mom. It's been some times since that has happened, which I am glad for, it would freak me out.

IMO, it's more than just having water placements in a chart. Here is just one site that lists different stuff.

https://gigiyoung.com/indicators-of-psychic-ability-in-your-natal-chart/


That is a very interesting link, thanks so much for sharing it!

Ah I figured it would be more than just say an intuitive sign. How they are positioned, houses and such makes sense. Wish I could read charts more in-depth. I suppose that makes my question ridiculously complicated now lol.

Naw not really. Some folks believe in empaths, some don't. It's not anything that can be really proven by science, yet.

Also someone might be super introverted so being around others and absorbing energy is a huge thing for those folks.
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I was gonna mention introverts but...thank you!
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Define empath.


"Someone with a higher-than-normal degree of empathy, to the point of being an ‘emotional sponge’. They do not have the filters most people do, and they absorb other people’s stress and feelings into their bodies."




That’s not Aquas. We are good at reading people, but that’s as far as that goes. I don’t absorb anything. People’s feelings don’t affect me one bit. It goes in one ear and out the other unless we are discussing the downtrodden. I can actually come across as cold. I’m a firm believer of people having fortitude to deal with adversities. My mom is Aqua venus, my older bro is aqua venus and mars, my younger bro is aqua sun and mercury and my close friend/cousin has almost an identical chart to mine, and they are all like me.


Well you certainly are Air/Aqua dominant. I understand that, part of why I asked specifically in this forum. I wanted to see if it was something relatable but it seems it might be too uncommon.

However in my Aqua's case, she described the above. She absorbs the negative feelings even if she doesn't want to, even if she doesn't really care. But I don't know her other placements.


You hear a lot of that from people with heavy water placements and sure it might be true but that's not an indicator for being an empath. That's entirely the inability to separate others' emotions from your own and a stupid thing to have.

Likewise, when people like these fall in love do they actually love you back or are they just returning the energy that you are sharing with them.

See? Those pesky water people.
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It's not quite the inability to separate but just pick up on. I can block out such things but I guess some people struggle with it. I wouldn't say it's stupid, like other traits it has pros and cons. And I like air signs (mostly Aquas) with a bit of water energy maybe not dominant though...

Lol trust me the love can be just as sincere!
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Define empath.


"Someone with a higher-than-normal degree of empathy, to the point of being an ‘emotional sponge’. They do not have the filters most people do, and they absorb other people’s stress and feelings into their bodies."




That’s not Aquas. We are good at reading people, but that’s as far as that goes. I don’t absorb anything. People’s feelings don’t affect me one bit. It goes in one ear and out the other unless we are discussing the downtrodden. I can actually come across as cold. I’m a firm believer of people having fortitude to deal with adversities. My mom is Aqua venus, my older bro is aqua venus and mars, my younger bro is aqua sun and mercury and my close friend/cousin has almost an identical chart to mine, and they are all like me.


Well you certainly are Air/Aqua dominant. I understand that, part of why I asked specifically in this forum. I wanted to see if it was something relatable but it seems it might be too uncommon.

However in my Aqua's case, she described the above. She absorbs the negative feelings even if she doesn't want to, even if she doesn't really care. But I don't know her other placements.

I'm like your friend and I have had a few Aqua friends that are also like your friend. As I'm sure you are aware, not all Aquas are the same.
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Can I ask if you're introverted? Curious if this is a correlative thing. Yes, everyone is an individual regardless of charts and signs. This is for fun and because I'm a curious devil.
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Posted by aquarius09I don’t know about UFO but I feel like:

*insert dr manhattan talkin bout sweet little lies*

Funny considering in the movie at least, Dr Manhattan was just a total narcissistic hypocrite. He cheated on his girlfriend first, and ended up with all these clinically regarded conclusions about things and how it's perfectly acceptable to allow genocide and even the end of the world to happen.

Yeah, I'd say his jackassery represents Aquas well.

*Disclaimer: Astrology is bullshit, your mileages may vary.
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You seem angry. You okay?
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Define empath.


"Someone with a higher-than-normal degree of empathy, to the point of being an ‘emotional sponge’. They do not have the filters most people do, and they absorb other people’s stress and feelings into their bodies."




That’s not Aquas. We are good at reading people, but that’s as far as that goes. I don’t absorb anything. People’s feelings don’t affect me one bit. It goes in one ear and out the other unless we are discussing the downtrodden. I can actually come across as cold. I’m a firm believer of people having fortitude to deal with adversities. My mom is Aqua venus, my older bro is aqua venus and mars, my younger bro is aqua sun and mercury and my close friend/cousin has almost an identical chart to mine, and they are all like me.


What do you mean downtrodden?
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“oppressed or treated badly by people in power.”
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Define empath.


"Someone with a higher-than-normal degree of empathy, to the point of being an ‘emotional sponge’. They do not have the filters most people do, and they absorb other people’s stress and feelings into their bodies."




That’s not Aquas. We are good at reading people, but that’s as far as that goes. I don’t absorb anything. People’s feelings don’t affect me one bit. It goes in one ear and out the other unless we are discussing the downtrodden. I can actually come across as cold. I’m a firm believer of people having fortitude to deal with adversities. My mom is Aqua venus, my older bro is aqua venus and mars, my younger bro is aqua sun and mercury and my close friend/cousin has almost an identical chart to mine, and they are all like me.

So, have u people repaired your UFO yet ??😅😅😅


I don’t know about UFO but I feel like:

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Honestly this me when I'm fed up and just want to go out into the wilderness, become a hermit, isolate myself from people, and let the world burn lol

I blame my Cap placements. Thankfully these moments are far and few. I wonder what if someone had Cap sun/moon/venus/merc...is that a thing😱
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Define empath.


"Someone with a higher-than-normal degree of empathy, to the point of being an ‘emotional sponge’. They do not have the filters most people do, and they absorb other people’s stress and feelings into their bodies."




That’s not Aquas. We are good at reading people, but that’s as far as that goes. I don’t absorb anything. People’s feelings don’t affect me one bit. It goes in one ear and out the other unless we are discussing the downtrodden. I can actually come across as cold. I’m a firm believer of people having fortitude to deal with adversities. My mom is Aqua venus, my older bro is aqua venus and mars, my younger bro is aqua sun and mercury and my close friend/cousin has almost an identical chart to mine, and they are all like me.


Well you certainly are Air/Aqua dominant. I understand that, part of why I asked specifically in this forum. I wanted to see if it was something relatable but it seems it might be too uncommon.

However in my Aqua's case, she described the above. She absorbs the negative feelings even if she doesn't want to, even if she doesn't really care. But I don't know her other placements.

I'm like your friend and I have had a few Aqua friends that are also like your friend. As I'm sure you are aware, not all Aquas are the same.


Can I ask if you're introverted? Curious if this is a correlative thing. Yes, everyone is an individual regardless of charts and signs. This is for fun and because I'm a curious devil.
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I see myself more as an ambivert, but i lean more toward introversion. I test as INFJ more times than not, but occasionally i will get ENFJ depending on what is going on in my life.
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Define empath.


"Someone with a higher-than-normal degree of empathy, to the point of being an ‘emotional sponge’. They do not have the filters most people do, and they absorb other people’s stress and feelings into their bodies."




That’s not Aquas. We are good at reading people, but that’s as far as that goes. I don’t absorb anything. People’s feelings don’t affect me one bit. It goes in one ear and out the other unless we are discussing the downtrodden. I can actually come across as cold. I’m a firm believer of people having fortitude to deal with adversities. My mom is Aqua venus, my older bro is aqua venus and mars, my younger bro is aqua sun and mercury and my close friend/cousin has almost an identical chart to mine, and they are all like me.


What do you mean downtrodden?


“oppressed or treated badly by people in power.”


So how is that having no empathy? Aren’t those the type of people who need empathy the most? The underdogs and weak people? I don’t understand
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But apparently empaths have it for everyone like self proclaimed victims and woe is me type of people.
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I thought of this many times. And as much as I’d like to be, I’m not so certain I am, and it’s probably not so easy to be either I assume. I ran this through with someone on another forum. What exactly it meant and how do you know if you are one.They told me that I’m probably empathetic and probably not an “empath” I suppose there’s a difference.

I’m really not sure if I am. But Im not really sure of anything. Im always doubtful. But I think that Im possibly for sure more “compassionate” than probably an empath.

The thing is, from what I see what an empath means, it’s not something that’s very common. I see so many people claim to be empaths but I doubt that they are. It’s probably just as comman as being a sociopath/psychopath. And I dont think astrology can really show it. Maybe a chart that is more spiritually inclined? I don’t know.


In my opinion compassion and empathy is incredibly valuable, you should be proud of that.

I've heard it's uncommon too but from what my Aqua friend described to me last night it sounds correct. She's been stressed lately and she disclosed to me part of it's from negative energy at her work. And said that she absorbs it and gets in her head and it brings her down. I just never figured her for one, though she is more emotional and sensitive than she let's on. Also pretty sure I'm an empath or at least a hsp myself. So that's another interesting layer to our relationship lol

Maybe it has nothing to do with astrology I can't say it does. But I've noticed that people with a lot of water especially Pisces are very intuitive and emotionally sensitive. That's why I was asking about placements. At the same time psychopaths and sociopaths are really all about how the brain is wired so definitely not astrologically determined imo


What are your placements?

I definitely think it’s really good to be compassionate or empathetic. I think it’s so important. Although I wish I can feel everything more, so Im not really an empath unfortunately. Typically I can put myself in others shoes, some things come easier than others though but if I put my effort into it I can. I imagine. Is it something I feel in myself? No not really, I can distinguish my feelings from others. Actually there are times, more specifically times of nervousness I can sense nervousness around me and makes me nervous. Also people getting angry around me is overwhelming but I don’t actually get angry myself so In not absorbing their emotions. I think I am quite able to tell if someone is sad, botherd, etc the thing is I am not always observant of my surroundings and I am also able to separate my feelings from others. But even if people around me being nervous makes me nervous I don’t think that being an empath. I think that’s a normal emotional reaction.

I don’t know if what your friend describes is the same as being an empath though. I think people get stressed in situations from others around them it’s the norm I think.

Sociopaths/psychopaths definitely can be any sign cause maybe like you said, it is something hardwired from birth. But I believe an empath can be someone from any sign.
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I'm a cold, cold, Sagittarius lol

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Here's my chart in case you wanted to know more than just signs.

Maybe your just normal, you could also just be highly sensitive. And if we go with the definition and experiences of other empaths she sounds like she fits. Either way I'm certainly not going to correct her on it, not sure how I could know for sure anyway. Idk if it's a spiritual, psychic, whatever, kind of thing but I do believe it's real and yeah I'd agree any Sun sign could be this way. Just wondered if some placements in some positions played a role.
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Define empath.


"Someone with a higher-than-normal degree of empathy, to the point of being an ‘emotional sponge’. They do not have the filters most people do, and they absorb other people’s stress and feelings into their bodies."




That’s not Aquas. We are good at reading people, but that’s as far as that goes. I don’t absorb anything. People’s feelings don’t affect me one bit. It goes in one ear and out the other unless we are discussing the downtrodden. I can actually come across as cold. I’m a firm believer of people having fortitude to deal with adversities. My mom is Aqua venus, my older bro is aqua venus and mars, my younger bro is aqua sun and mercury and my close friend/cousin has almost an identical chart to mine, and they are all like me.


Well you certainly are Air/Aqua dominant. I understand that, part of why I asked specifically in this forum. I wanted to see if it was something relatable but it seems it might be too uncommon.

However in my Aqua's case, she described the above. She absorbs the negative feelings even if she doesn't want to, even if she doesn't really care. But I don't know her other placements.

I'm like your friend and I have had a few Aqua friends that are also like your friend. As I'm sure you are aware, not all Aquas are the same.


Can I ask if you're introverted? Curious if this is a correlative thing. Yes, everyone is an individual regardless of charts and signs. This is for fun and because I'm a curious devil.

I see myself more as an ambivert, but i lean more toward introversion. I test as INFJ more times than not, but occasionally i will get ENFJ depending on what is going on in my life.
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I see myself as an ambivert too. I always get ENFP on those tests. And apparently that's an intoverted extrovert personality type. My Aqua friend is a complete introvert INTP. Hmm I need more data lol
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Not really an empath eventho i have some Water placements.

I'm trying to be one tho lol.


What signs and planets are they in? If you don't mind saying.


Venus and Mars in Pisces. And they're conjunct in 1st house.


Ooh interesting! Is that conflicting for you or no?
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Should it be conflicting? Why?
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Not really an empath eventho i have some Water placements.

I'm trying to be one tho lol.


What signs and planets are they in? If you don't mind saying.


Venus and Mars in Pisces. And they're conjunct in 1st house.


Ooh interesting! Is that conflicting for you or no?


Should it be conflicting? Why?
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Sorry misinterpreted, I'm still learning this stuff. I suppose it's actually supposed to be more harmonious than conflicting and charming?
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Not really an empath eventho i have some Water placements.

I'm trying to be one tho lol.


What signs and planets are they in? If you don't mind saying.


Venus and Mars in Pisces. And they're conjunct in 1st house.


Ooh interesting! Is that conflicting for you or no?


Should it be conflicting? Why?


Sorry misinterpreted, I'm still learning this stuff. I suppose it's actually supposed to be more harmonious than conflicting and charming?
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Well the planets in my chart are mainly pairs so I guess it's more to harmonious.

Sun and Moon same sign same house.

Venus and Mars same sign same house (conjunct).

Jupiter and Uranus same sign same house (conjunct).

Saturn and Pluto neighboring sign neighboring house (conjunct).

Charming? I'm not so sure.
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Not really an empath eventho i have some Water placements.

I'm trying to be one tho lol.


What signs and planets are they in? If you don't mind saying.


Venus and Mars in Pisces. And they're conjunct in 1st house.


Ooh interesting! Is that conflicting for you or no?


Should it be conflicting? Why?


Sorry misinterpreted, I'm still learning this stuff. I suppose it's actually supposed to be more harmonious than conflicting and charming?


Well the planets in my chart are mainly pairs so I guess it's more to harmonious.

Sun and Moon same sign same house.

Venus and Mars same sign same house (conjunct).

Jupiter and Uranus same sign same house (conjunct).

Saturn and Pluto neighboring sign neighboring house (conjunct).

Charming? I'm not so sure.
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Nice! Oh idk that's just a possible trait when Mars and Venus conjuct in the first house. At least what I read. Oh but you're an Aqua right or Aquaish? Automatically charming lol

Also unrelated but in your description tag is Arlong Park in reference to the forum?
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Not really an empath eventho i have some Water placements.

I'm trying to be one tho lol.


What signs and planets are they in? If you don't mind saying.


Venus and Mars in Pisces. And they're conjunct in 1st house.


Ooh interesting! Is that conflicting for you or no?


Should it be conflicting? Why?


Sorry misinterpreted, I'm still learning this stuff. I suppose it's actually supposed to be more harmonious than conflicting and charming?


Well the planets in my chart are mainly pairs so I guess it's more to harmonious.

Sun and Moon same sign same house.

Venus and Mars same sign same house (conjunct).

Jupiter and Uranus same sign same house (conjunct).

Saturn and Pluto neighboring sign neighboring house (conjunct).

Charming? I'm not so sure.


Nice! Oh idk that's just a possible trait when Mars and Venus conjuct in the first house. At least what I read. Oh but you're an Aqua right or Aquaish? Automatically charming lol

Also unrelated but in your description tag is Arlong Park in reference to the forum?
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By the book yeah Venus and Mars conjunct in 1st house can be really charming.

Yes I'm an Aqua sun. What yours?

Not a reference to the forum 😄 it's one of my favorite places in One Piece and it sounds fun (Arlong Park) hence I put it.
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Not really an empath eventho i have some Water placements.

I'm trying to be one tho lol.


What signs and planets are they in? If you don't mind saying.


Venus and Mars in Pisces. And they're conjunct in 1st house.


Ooh interesting! Is that conflicting for you or no?


Should it be conflicting? Why?


Sorry misinterpreted, I'm still learning this stuff. I suppose it's actually supposed to be more harmonious than conflicting and charming?


Well the planets in my chart are mainly pairs so I guess it's more to harmonious.

Sun and Moon same sign same house.

Venus and Mars same sign same house (conjunct).

Jupiter and Uranus same sign same house (conjunct).

Saturn and Pluto neighboring sign neighboring house (conjunct).

Charming? I'm not so sure.


Nice! Oh idk that's just a possible trait when Mars and Venus conjuct in the first house. At least what I read. Oh but you're an Aqua right or Aquaish? Automatically charming lol

Also unrelated but in your description tag is Arlong Park in reference to the forum?


By the book yeah Venus and Mars conjunct in 1st house can be really charming.

Yes I'm an Aqua sun. What yours?

Not a reference to the forum 😄 it's one of my favorite places in One Piece and it sounds fun (Arlong Park) hence I put it.
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Sag sun🔥

Oh cool, another One Piece fan! I liked that part of the story. I used to be on the forum a long time ago. Man, now that place was viscous, woof!
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I do believe people can be quite good at reading body language though.

Body langue, tone and observing.

I'm more intuitive than anything; clairaudient and clairsentient those I relate too. I used to have precognitive dreams too, so did my mom. It's been some times since that has happened, which I am glad for, it would freak me out.

IMO, it's more than just having water placements in a chart. Here is just one site that lists different stuff.

https://gigiyoung.com/indicators-of-psychic-ability-in-your-natal-chart/
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thats a really nice site.



i resonate with both water and earth intuition..



Earth Intuition

If you hold a lot of Earth in your chart, you will likely make a great medium. You may find it very easy to tap into deceased loved ones that are just beyond the Earth’s veil and wanting to bring through their Earth-based experiences to validate their existence or give a message. You also may find yourself being a physical empath, meaning that you physically feel other people’s aches, pains, or ailments. You may also have a strong ability to command matter and be a natural hands-on healer. You also may be drawn to shamanic practices or nature-based religions. The Earth itself can feel like a temple to you— it may heal you and connect you to your spirit.



Water Intuition

Emotions are going to be a vehicle for intuition if you have a lot of water in your chart or if the Moon and Neptune are in strong positions. This may make you an empath, which means that you will have the ability to feel and hold the energy of others, not unlike how water holds and reflects energy. A heavy water influence is also going to make you a natural connector and conductor of spiritual energy. Your life purpose may involve reminding people of how interconnected we all are because the feeling is so visceral. You feel the spirit world all the time, you know the rhythm behind consciousness and are always translating it into art, which is the gentlest way to digest spiritual information.



Interestingly, my sister who is an Aries with strong pisces placements, and Taurus moon,

she is mediumalistic.. how i call it. she can hold someone in her ...like a spiritual entity, which what exactly mediums do.

I have the ability to go in and out of the spirit world.



oh i can do what she does too, but i try not to be a vehicle for the deceased. they do come to me alot in the past, because i can and have seen them and felt them. They only do that to those who can actually channel, even if you are not related to them.

I've had this happen and my mother and grandmother too, like neighbor's who passed away and the deceased go to to my family members and show themselves to them,

and then my mother or grandmother has told the neighbors, "I had a talk and a dream about your deceased husband"

so of course, the neighbors in this case wonder WHY the husband or wife who passed away does NOT go to their wife/husband

because it's NOT that easy. not everyone can be a vehicle or have the spiritual channel.
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I know better than to believe the whole Aquas are cold schtick. But it suprises me that an Aqua would call themselves this unless they have some significant water in their charts. Am I incorrect in this thinking?

Do you see yourself as an empath and if so, what are your non sun placements?


" But it suprises me that an Aqua would call themselves this"

It surprises me as well, if an Aqua would CALL THEMSELVES this 🙂 🙂

are they? sure

call themselves to be one? no (or if, thats a pretentious narcis of an aqua) 🙂

how was the situation?
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Posted by FishAndChipsSo what Im seeing is you think Aquarius pretend to care for attention? Or for something in return? That could happen with any sign. I’ve seen it happen amongst any sign. It’s not just Aquarius. If you ask me, the Aquarius who are actually not empathetic probably dont care. They’re not going to care how they seem on the outside to others. The other Aquarius on this thread is proof of that, she literally just said she doesn’t care. Aquarius don’t try to prove to anyone.

Besides just because one is an empath does that really mean they use it for good?

They care on the surface, but if it comes down to Emotions then it doesn't phase them and they don't even scratch those depths.
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I agree with this statement for myself but I'll correct "they care on the surface" part. I am generally a nice person and look like a nice person too. I'm also a great listener, which is why I attract all these talkative narcissists or sad people who feel unheard. Everyone around me or who knows me calls me "therapist." People who look nice and conduct themselves appropriately or kindly are by default perceived as people who are indeed kind or "care". I don't give a shit about people's problems but people assume I do and start unloading their anxieties, deep secrets without knowing me. Now I don't stop them and say "STFU. I don't care" because it would be extremely rude to do that. So when I listen to people, they assume I care. The onus is on the person who is inundating another with their issues to decipher their audience. Why is it the Aqua blamed for looking like someone who cares? :S

I'll give an example. There's a lady at my workplace whose husband passed away suddenly. This was earlier this year when I was new at work. When she came back, I gave her my condolences and in that I mentioned that I can relate to her daughters because my dad suddenly passed when I was younger. I know from experience that it consoles a grieving a person to know there are others who have been there or understand. That was it. Couple days later, I saw this lady again and I greeted her with "Hi, how are you?" She just unleashed her troubles on me. I listened but I don't care. It didn't affect me one bit. The onus is on her to restrain herself. Mind you others asked her how she's doing and she didn't do that with others. Why me?

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