7 Different Types of Empaths: Which One Are You?

Have you figured out you’re an empath yet? Congrats on that new self-discovery!

For many people, the word ‘empath‘ symbolizes someone so deeply engrossed in other people’s emotions that they don’t have space for their own. 

Apparently, they carry the weight of the world’s emotions on their shoulders!

This makes it seem like a curse when in reality it’s a gift! Sure there are challenges, but being an empath means that you are able to relate, understand and heal others.

If you already know that you’re an empath, you should also know that there isn’t just one type of empath.

There are seven types of empaths and you definitely fall into one of these categories!

What’s an Empath?

If you’re reading this article, chances are you already know what an empath is or you just found out, and you’re trying to understand yourself on a deeper level.

An empath is someone who can easily sense the emotions of others.

You don’t just read body language very well, but you’re tuned into something much deeper.

You may have been born an empath or you honed this skill over time, but overall you have this superpower that brings prosperity into your relationships and the world!

Types of Empaths

There are seven main types of empaths: emotional, physical, plant, earth, intuitive, animal and psychic.

It’s important to mention that there are many more types of empaths, subcategories if you will, and they overlap often.

1. Emotional Empaths

Emotional empaths are the most common out there and it’s often regarded as the only type of empath out there. 

They sense and absorb the emotions and energy around them. This ability gives them to power to lend a helping hand and give support to those who need it.

These empaths struggle with setting boundaries that will protect them from unwanted emotions.

This can result in them feeling overworked and like they are responsible for those emotions when they’re not.

Emotional empaths that set boundaries are loving and centered when dealing with big feelings.

2. Physical Empaths

These empaths sense the physical hurt on people and they often feel it themselves.

If someone near them has a headache or toothache, they might start feeling discomfort in their temples or teeth.

On another, more positive note, physical empaths can feel excited and get energy in their system, and since they feel others’ pain it makes them great caretakers, since they know exactly what you need!

These empaths need to get in tune with their own bodies, especially if they work in hospitals and such.

3. Plant Empaths

Plant empaths greatly sense the needs of plants, e.g. if they need water or sunlight.

They love gardening, whether it is outdoors or indoors.

You can often find these empaths in the kitchen playing with different herbs and making concoctions!

4. Earth Empaths

Don’t mistake them with Plant empaths, since Earth empaths are concentrated on nature as a whole.

They’re at peace when spending time in nature and they’re in tune with nature, meaning they can sense when the weather is changing, natural disasters and changes in the environment overall.

They are connected to Mother Nature and are often involved in environmental fields!

5. Intuitive Empaths

These empaths have a heightened sense of intuition and they perceive things and situations around them clearly.

They are similar to emotional empaths in the way that they can sense what others are thinking and feeling.

Intuitive empaths have a deeper knowledge of the spiritual realm and they often get messages from said realm.

These people are very good at jobs that require good intuition!

6. Animal Empaths

Animal empaths have a deep connection with animals, whether they are pets or strays they meet on the street.

They are very tuned into their needs and emotions and can form instant connections with animals.

These people are very sensitive to animal cruelty and they feel at peace when around animals. They often choose a plant-based diet because they feel the suffering of animals.

Some empaths even have the ability to soothe and heal animals, hence leading them to work as veterinarians or other career paths where they work with animals.

7. Psychic Empaths

These empaths are able to process information from the spiritual realm. They receive visions and messages from all time frames: past, present and future.

These empaths have special abilities that allow them to tune into the feelings and thoughts of others on a whole different, spiritual level.

Embrace Your Sympathetic Nature

Decide which empath type resonates with you the most and learn how to develop your abilities and hone your skills.

By doing this you’ll be able to bring more depth into your life and help others.

But don’t forget to tune into your emotions and needs as well! You need to learn how to put up boundaries and practice self-trust!

Being an empath isn’t an easy job and amidst taking care of others, you forget to take care of yourself.