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Personally, I donāt class myself as an empath. I do show empathy for others (I think we all have a bit of that) and I can sometimes read the room, but I donāt necessarily take on or feel the emotions of others.
I didnāt know how to tackle this at first but then thought about my good friend Astrology. I have decided to describe the placements that could indicate heightened empathy or even an empath. Here are things to look out for on a birth chart:
Moon in Water Signs
The Moon represents emotions and empathy. If someone has their Moon in a water sign (Cancer, Scorpio, or Pisces), it could mean that they have a strong emotional connection and empathy for others. Water signs are known for their emotional depth and sensitivity.
Pisces Rising
Pisces is associated with empathy and compassion. They have heightened sensitivity and can read a room. They often feel the emotions of others. If someone has their Ascendant (Rising sign) in Pisces, it can indicate a heightened ability to understand and connect with how others are feeling. Others will view them as an empathetic and nurturing person.
Strong Neptune
Neptune is associated with spirituality, intuition, and empathy. It is also the modern ruler of Pisces. Look for positive aspects (conjunctions, trines and sextiles) between Neptune and:
The Sun - this indicates that empathy is part of their core essence
The Moon - this indicates increased emotional receptivity.
Mercury - this indicates compassionate and empathetic communication, as well as intuitive thinking and understanding of others.
Venus - this can indicate a positive, compassionate and nurtuting nature, especially in relationships.
Mars - yes even the red planet can indicate a drive and desire to help and support others.
Venus in Pisces:
Venus represents love, relationships, and connections. If someone has Venus in Pisces, it could suggest a strong ability to show empathy and a tendency to soak up the emotions of others.
Houses
The 4th house is the house of home, family, and emotions. It represents our feelings, sense of security, and the home environment. Look for the Sun, Moon, Venus or Neptune in the 4th house. Also, the North Node here would suggest that emotional security and empathy are part of your karmic journey.
Chiron in the 4th house would suggest past hurt or wounds based on home life and emotions. Perhaps a lack of emotional security or empathy as a child. However, Chiron represents our wounds and how we use them to help others, suggesting you may have the empathy that you did not experience as a child. Also look for positive aspects between Chiron and Neptune.
Also look for planets in the 12th house as they mat shoe hoe you display empathy to others. The south node in this house would suggest you have brought empathetic tendencies with you from a past life.
The 8th house is not directly linked to empathy but is about emotional depth and intense connections. Neptune in this house could indocate heightened sensitivity and connection to others.
I took a look at my own chart to see if any of these placements were present:
Moon is not in a water signš
I am not Pisces Rising
Neptune is not in a water signš
My Pisces is empty
My 4th house is empty
Neptune trines the Sun and Mercury
I have planets in the 12th house
I have Neptune in the 8th house . However, it is within touching distance with Saturn which brings challenges and boundaries when expressing these energies.. My Capricorn rules this house (and Saturn rules Capricorn) so they are definitely working against Neptune here.
Chiron does not form any appropriate aspects.
Definitely not an empath hereš¤£
But I do have some empathy as part of my core essence (Sun) and will listen (Mercury) when needed.
Blessed be
Alan