How many times have you found yourself understanding the feelings of others before they even told you about what they are feeling?
This is often the sign of an intuitive empath.
The intuitive empath is someone who has great skills when it comes to reading people.
This is also someone who has a very empathetic nature.
This person is someone who has a very high sensory perception.
Not only do they understand the feelings of others, they often take on those feelings as their own.
An intuitive empath is also often impacted by the energies they receive from others.
This can become quite overwhelming at times, and for those who do not understand what is happening, a bit frightening.
Today we are going to take a look at the intuitive empath.
You will learn what an intuitive empath is, as well as what signs to look for to know whether or not you are one yourself.
Let's get started.
What is an Intuitive Empath?
Do you have an innate ability to sense and understand how others feel?
If so, this could be a sign that you are an intuitive empath.
An intuitive empath is someone who doesn't need to be told how others are feeling.
Deep inside, they already know, and in many cases, those feelings are projected onto the empath.
Studies have shown that the majority of empaths, including intuitive empaths, are women.
This may be due to the fact that they are society's nurturers, the ones who care for others, raise children, etc.
Not only does an intuitive empath understand and know the feelings of others, but they can also read people like books.
If someone is lying, the empath is pretty sure to figure it out quite quickly.
Women tend to be more understanding of non-verbal cues, and they can often see right through someone who is not telling the truth or holding something back.
It can often be said that empaths are naturally intuitive.
But, even though this is moderately true, it is not the case for all empaths.
Just because someone is highly intuitive, it doesn't necessarily mean that they are an intuitive empath, even if they are indeed an empath.
Yes, they do have insight that others do not understand, but this doesn't automatically make them an intuitive empath.
On the other hand, because someone is intuitive, it doesn't always mean that they have empathy for others.
They just have great intuition, nothing more.
What is Empathy?
When someone is empathetic, it means that they care about others, and they fully understand and relate to the feelings of others.
They even often take on those feelings themselves.
The empath is able to sense the feelings of others, as well as their energy.
They are always in tune with their surroundings, and they don't miss a beat.
What is Intuition?
Intuition is an innate feeling of understanding of most situations.
They always just seem to know what is going on, and what people are feeling about it.
Intuition is much like empathy in the sense that it involves taking on the energies of others.
But, it is also completely different from empathy. It is almost like a sixth sense actually.
Combine Intuition and Empathy
When you combine intuition and empathy, you get the intuitive empath.
This is a very unique gift that not everyone has, and one that should be nurtured.
The intuitive empath is a very powerful person because they are able to see things that others cannot.
This is a person who will see right into your soul, and understand when things just aren't right in your world.
If you consider yourself to be an empath, and you have great intuition, chances are you might be an intuitive empath.
You will need to study and learn as much as possible to make the most of this gift.
10 Intuitive Empath Signs & Traits
There are many signs and traits that separate the intuitive empath from a regular empath, or from others in society in general.
Let's take a look at the top 10 signs and traits of intuitive empaths.
1. You Have an Understanding of Where Others are Coming From
Whether they know you well or not, an intuitive empath can almost read what you are thinking and feeling.
They also have the ability to understand your thoughts and feelings, maybe even better than you do yourself.
But, this is not always a good thing, at least for the intuitive empath.
The fact that they can easily read and understand others, and take on their feelings, can lead to a heap of stress in one's life.
The intuitive empath is a great friend and an even better listener.
But, after a while, it can become pretty overwhelming to take on the problems of others as their own.
Never forget, the intuitive empath also has their own life and problems to deal with.
Having to deal with the problems of others can add to their suffering and stress.
2. You Can Be Too Sensitive at Times
Have you ever been accused of being highly sensitive?
This is often the case for many intuitive empaths.
They are so sensitive that they can end up becoming quite emotional.
For those who have studied and learned about intuitive empaths, having these skills is less difficult.
For those who haven't studied this, it can be nightmarish.
Just imagine, dealing with your own problems and feeling the emotions of others and taking them on as well?
There are two things that can happen to an intuitive empath when they are experiencing the emotions of others.
First, they could find great happiness and enjoy much pleasure in their lives.
On the other hand, they can also become quite overwhelmed, and this can lead to anxiety, depression, and other forms of mental illness.
This is why you will often find that intuitive empaths are prone to migraines.
3. You Hate to See Others Suffer
If you are an intuitive empath, you likely tend to suffer when those around you are suffering.
You hate violence of any kind, even to the point of not being able to watch violent television shows or movies.
You will do whatever it takes to help those who are suffering, even if it means causing yourself to suffer in the end.
But, this isn't the way things should be for you as an intuitive empath.
You also hate to see anyone laughing at the misfortunes of others.
You are sensitive to their pain, and when they hurt, you hurt, plain and simple.
You will need to learn how to set boundaries.
Otherwise, you are going to drive yourself crazy by taking on all of these feelings that aren't even your own.
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4. Large Groups of People Cause You Great Anxiety
Because empaths do tend to take on the emotions of others, being at large gatherings can lead to a lot of anxiety.
This is particularly true of the intuitive empath.
Not only are they receiving energies and emotions from pretty much everyone in the room, they are also reading people who may not have their best interests in mind.
Intuitive empaths can find large gatherings to be quite exhausting and tend to prefer very small gatherings, or even better, being alone most of the time.
An intuitive empath may be the life of the party, but they also can't wait to be able to go home.
All of the energies picked up can overwhelm the intuitive empath.
It often seems like a million vibrations are coming at them all at once, and it can be hard to handle at times.
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5. You Experience Physical Symptoms after Experiencing the Emotions of Others
When you are in a particularly intense situation, do you find yourself almost feeling physically ill afterward?
This is normal for the intuitive empath.
When they find themselves in situations where there are a lot of emotional vibrations, it can lead to a multitude of physical problems, including headaches and fatigue.
Those who do not realize they are intuitive empaths and who haven't learned how to deal with this often turn to drugs or alcohol to deal with their own emotions, as well as the emotions of others.
If you think you may be an intuitive empath, make it a point to learn as much as you can.
You may even find that meditation and prayer can greatly help you to deal with the emotions you don't fully understand.
6. You Like to be Surrounded by Positivity
Empaths become upset quite easily, so it's totally understandable that they don't like to see anything bad happen to anyone.
In fact, by instinct, they will turn away so as to avoid seeing bad things and feeling negative.
Most empaths choose friends who have positive attitudes, for just this reason.
They do whatever they can to keep negativity out of their own lives, at least as much as possible.
One of the best things an intuitive empath can do is find ways to be happy and to surround themselves with happiness.
Then, they are able to better process things and share their happiness with others.
Yes, they will always know when someone is feeling bad, and they will usually understand why.
But, they will also look for ways to turn this unhappiness around.
7. Your Career is Important and Meaningful
Because an intuitive empath is someone who understands others and wants to help them, they tend to choose career paths that are meaningful.
For instance, many become teachers, mentors, or life coaches.
The intuitive empath has a great love of nature and beauty, so it is not unusual to see this type of person working in an environment that allows them to be at peace.
If you are an intuitive empath, it is highly likely that you have a great love of nature.
Look for a career that lets you enjoy nature to its fullest.
You don't even necessarily need to have a career that lets you do the things that make you happy.
You can also choose to do volunteer work, such as helping with beach clean-ups and other things to preserve and protect nature.
Many intuitive empaths find themselves becoming activists.
They want to be the voices for those who are unable to speak for themselves.
8. You Don't Make Snap Decisions
As an intuitive empath, it could be that you do not like making any decisions in haste.
You have a deep-seated need to look at all angles and think things through very carefully before making decisions.
The intuitive empath does not like to feel that they have influenced anything, especially if things turn out badly.
This type of negativity can cause a great deal of anxiety.
This is actually a pretty great quality for anyone to have.
It is those snap decisions that can lead to regret later on.
You have the gift to be able to avoid making hasty decisions, and knowing that you need to get all of the facts first.
This will ensure that you are making the right decisions.
9. You are a Great Listener
You are likely a great listener, and great at giving advice when it is asked for and needed.
You are a trusted friend and confidant, and people treasure your companionship.
People tend to gravitate to the intuitive empath, even if they do not realize that the person is indeed an intuitive empath.
You are probably often even approached by strangers asking for help.
It isn't at all unusual for total strangers to unload their problems onto you.
Unfortunately, even though you do not know these people, you will develop strong feelings due to the fact that you are taking on their emotions and know what they are thinking and feeling.
At the end of the day, you appreciate the fact that people come to you for help.
It makes you feel good about yourself when you are able to help others solve their problems.
10. You Can See Through Lies Easily
If someone is lying to you, it is highly likely that you will immediately know it.
This is one thing that intuitive empaths are really known for.
You can easily pick up on little subtleties that others do not see.
As a result, you are very careful about who you choose to be around.
You cannot stand to be around anyone who is not telling the whole truth about everything.
You are as honest as the day is long, and you expect the same from others.
You always know when someone is trying to hide something from you.
For instance, when someone says they are “fine”, you can often tell that they really aren't.
Are Intuitive Empaths Rare?
We all know people who are great listeners and very empathetic.
This doesn't necessarily mean that they are intuitive empaths.
It could simply mean that they are good friends, and they want to be there for you when you need them.
Studies show that only a small percentage of the population are actually empaths.
In fact, only about two percent of the world's population are true empaths, and even fewer are intuitive empaths.
This is a gift that only a select few have, and if you are one of them, consider yourself lucky.
Good Careers for Intuitive Empaths
We already touched a little bit on the types of careers that intuitive empaths are best-suited for.
Now we are going to dive deeper into this area.
As we have mentioned, any career that allows you to be a nurturer is a great choice for you if you are an intuitive empath.
Your ideal career path will allow you to be able to care for people and/or animals and inspire them to be the best they can be.
Some of the best career choices for the intuitive empath include, but are not limited to:
- Nursing
- Psychology
- Anything creative (writing, music, art, etc.)
- Veterinarian
- Teacher
To learn more about the best career paths for intuitive empaths go here.
Intuitive Empath Summary
If you think you may be an intuitive empath, you have a lot of self-discovery ahead of you.
Take the time to learn more about your emotions, and how to cope with your own feelings as well as the emotions of others.
You don't have to be overwhelmed by all of the energy that you receive from others once you know how to deal with it properly.
Again, meditation and prayer can go a long way in helping you to know how to handle being an intuitive empath.
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Alan is the founder of Subconscious Servant. He has a passion for learning about topics such as spirituality and the metaphysical world. The thing he loves to explore most though is manifesting with the law of attraction ✨.