Are You an Intuitive Feeler or Empath? Quiz

Intuition is the birthright of every human being, but we each have different “channels” that receive guidance more strongly or clearly than others. One of the most primal of the intuitive channels is that of the healer/empath.

Take this simple, fun quiz and find out if you could have empathic abilities.

1. Can you often sense how other people are feeling?

2. DO you ever “feel” the atmosphere in a room when you walk into it?

3. Do you often get goosebumps or other physical signs when you sense something is true or significant for you?

4. Can you instinctively feel when someone isn’t safe or okay for you?

5. Have you ever literally felt another’s pain or symptoms?

6. Do you ever get “gut feelings”?

If you answered “yes” to three or more of these questions, you may have empathic abilities. Be alert to those messages from your deepest belly-knowing “gut!”

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By Cait Johnson, author of Celebrating the Great Mother (Inner Traditions, 1995).

Disclaimer: The views expressed above are solely those of the author and may not reflect those of
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caterina c.

5:59AM PDT on Aug 11, 2011

********* I liked the article thabnks for sharing

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Pat V.

5:24PM PDT on Aug 1, 2011

I have always been empatheic,aware of some peoples feelings,and places.As a child it scared the BJs out of me.As I grew and learned,my life has been enhanced by it and my abillity to connect helped me through some difficult situations.

Lisa H.

11:46PM PDT on Mar 31, 2011

Thank you Jeannie! I appreciate your comments and the referral. I will track those books down.

Jeannie P.

5:23PM PDT on Mar 31, 2011

Lisa H. Try this book, "Basic psychic development a users guide to auras chakras and clairvoyance" by John Friedlander and Gloria Hemsher.
Even if some of the information is not what you may be looking for, the first chapter is the best example of how to ground yourself. You would be amazed how much such a simple thing like grounding will transform your life. Running energy will also help you avoid getting stuck with other peoples energy. It's like throwing something at a river that is rushing by opposed to throwing something into a stagnate pond.
A really amazing teacher, Michael Tamura, teaches this same grounding technique. He also taught me that you attract people into your life based on what you have the most to give. You are a healer my friend that's why people that are in need of healing gravitate to you. Michael's book is called, "You are the Answer." I hope this helps :)

3:06AM PDT on Mar 31, 2011

I am not sure if I am an empath or simply hypersensitive and intuitive. I get strong gut reactions and normally make decisions based on my gut. I have been spending most of my time alone and am quite comfortable doing along with taking my dogs for walks at the dog park. I answered yes to many questions but do not know if I 'pull' energy from a room of people. While I am identified as an extrovert I find large group gatherings exhausting. I prefer small gatherings or the company of my partner.

If I am talking to someone I can sense if they have negative energy or hidden anger directed toward me. People are never indifferent toward me. I normally have super fans or people who can't stand me.

I went on stress leave due to severe chronic stress at work. In retrospect I know that a large part was due to a failing relationship and choosing to ignore the signs that my partner was not in love with me. After 15 months I am still working on healing my body with acupuncture, physio and massage. I now find that any minor stressful situations can set off severe tension headaches. I find this completely frustrating and it completely benches me for 3 days.

I attract people with issues and crises and am often the listener for friends in crisis. This creates chaos in my life as I find myself enmeshing or being co-dependent. Often these encounters leave me feeling drained and exhausted. I now try to avoid people that I know carry this negative energy.

Advice? Resources? Thx.

Robert O.

12:35PM PDT on Mar 21, 2011

I'm very intuitive. While some people may be born with a gift, intuition can be developed. All one has to do is be more aware of the world at large and their surroundings and place in it and the energy around them as well as really paying attention to people and their feelings.

Gina B.

2:11AM PST on Feb 5, 2011

Thanks...

KS G.

4:17AM PST on Jan 24, 2011

Thanks for the article.

Milena K.

2:38AM PST on Jan 6, 2011

Thanks!

Janice B.

1:03PM PST on Nov 18, 2010

From a young age I was more aware than others seemed to be, but it's more like a gift of "discernment" than an "empathic" ability with me. I think all people are capable, but it fades as we get older. Eventually, "learned" thoughts and feelings over-ride natural instincts and we simply stop believing. If more people stopped to meditate upon their own "gut-feelings" and trust in them... perhaps the world would be a better place. But it takes practice, and listening to that "still small voice" inside you can be difficult. Some people call it empathic ability, some call it intuition, some.. the Holy Ghost. But it doesn't matter what it's called, it's real and it's there in everyone. Why not take the time to hear what it has to say?