So i have just recently discovered that im an empath. Are there any empaths out there that can give advice on shielding, and how does this tie into wicca? Seems to me this is both a gift and a curse.

Hey Zoey...I believe we all have empathic abilities ~ Some are aware of it and some are not ~ I feel that if you are in check with your own emotions....keeping them in balance and peaceful you are in power ~ Feeling other people's emotions does not have to effect you at all....unless your own emotions are upset ~ you attract emotions that match yours or show you how you are feeling....that is why it can be overwhelming ~ I find the ability to be helpful in a compassionate way ~ but most of the time I do not tap into it.....for the reason that it is none of my business or responsibility ~ I use it in healing or insight ~ Shielding is not necessary unless you are out of control in your own emotions and pull in other people's upsetting emotions on top of your own ~ calming your own emotions can stop the overwhelming energy ~

It can be very overwelming, it gets to the point where im not sure if what im feeling are my emotions or someone elses. Your advice makes since, i will try to ground myself more although it will be difficult maybe in time it will be easier. Thank you fate <3

If you need help with grounding, try carrying a piece of hematite in your pocket.

Fate wow good advice now can I pick your brain. I believe my youngest daughter to be an empath. It's hard for me to watch her some times, there are times she takes so much in that she is litterly sick, others it manifests into fits of anger, How can I help her? She is only 11, knows that I'm pagan but her father is christian and is not affriad but concerned about her father finding out.

Blesslings Morgana

yeah -- IF you are really an EMPATH -- stay away from the craaaazeeee Wimmin of Wicca!
*sighs* too late for me
Run Zoey run! Run away! Be afraid -- be very afraid!

MMMMWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!


wyrdric

I usually have to take some time to myself. If I am around people or a particular person all the time It gets a little hard to shut their thoughts out.