Are you an empath? (Page 2)

FireStarter · 2018-10-16T05:16:39Z

Posted by FishAndChips Posted by FireStarter Posted by FishAndChips Posted by FireStarter Posted by FishAndChips 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. I'm a cold, cold, Sagittarius lol 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. I’m not saying you are cold. Please don’t misunderstand. I didn’t know you were a Sagittarius. It’s just people always want to say Aquarius are the cold ones, yet I have an Aquarius moon (supposedly the coldest moon sign) and yet I have met Sagittarius moons, Aries moons, Taurus moons, and even Cancer moons who I thought seemed even colder to me. But Aquarius is always the one being called these cold and emotionless monsters. That’s why I don’t like clump people up as one and say one is more caring than the other. Because that isn’t always true and I think it’s messed up for people to assume that you have no heart or empathy because the sign your moon is in. I have known nice people in every sign and I believe every sign has it’s good and bad apples. Every sign has its warm and cold people. Natal charts are quite complicated. Either that or astrology is not very accurate. I dont know. Also from what I see on your chart you’re a Pisces Ascendent, so neptune is your chart ruler and you have mercury and venus conjunct neptune. That gives Pisces influence on you as well. Your sun conjunct moon is also a good placement. So maybe that’s what makes you feel the way you do. I don’t know how you or your friend feel. All that matters is how you feel. If you feel you are both empaths, that’s good, I see it as a gift. If I were you I’d use it to the best of it’s ability to help others because I think an empath can do that better than anybody. I’ve never been sure it exists but I think it does. So not many people have it. I think it’s a blessing. It may be hard at times though, so it’s best to learn to not let everyone’s energy overwhelm you. There’s much to learn. The person I talked to on another thread said her friend couldn’t live in the normal everyday life. They had to live away fron people somewhere far in nature. click to expand No please don't misunderstand me. I know you weren't implying I was cold I was just joking. Unfortunately tone is sometimes lost on the interwebz. It's likely that Aquas get the most flack for being 'cold' but I've heard it said a lot about Sags too. I think it's all perspective more than an unempathetic person. Aquas get called cold because they don't always process emotions in a typical way, and they're very logical making them come off as detached. Sags get called cold cause we're rarely vulnerable and are brutal honestly spares neither friend or foe and we can be distant. So I tend to not take such claims too seriously. This is all in a general sense btw. Yes, I am trying. I'm not sure if I have a choice at least if I want peace of mind. I just care too damn much. So I can't say I don't have selfish motivation. But I want to make a positive difference in the world before I die. I don't blame that person's friend, it's like constant overstimulation. Can be very overwhelming and exhausting.

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