Did you know there are different Types of Empaths than the typical empath we hear about? Have you ever felt like you were awakening, but didn’t quite know what to do with all the energetic shifts happening inside you?
Here’s the truth: One thing made my own spiritual awakening journey so much easier and that was discovering my natural intuitive gifts.
If you’re on a spiritual path, feeling emotionally overwhelmed, or questioning what’s next, this post is for you.
Understanding your unique empath type and intuitive strengths can make a world of difference in how you move through awakening symptoms, energy overload, and even everyday life as a highly sensitive soul.
Let’s dive into how to unlock these gifts, why they matter, and how to work with them—not against them.
Why Knowing Your Intuitive Gifts Changes Everything
Spiritual awakening can be intense—like your inner world is shifting faster than your outer one. But knowing how you intuitively receive energy and guidance can be the difference between confusion and clarity.
When I first began tuning into my gifts, everything started making more sense. My energy, my reactions, my purpose. I created the Empath Type & Intuitive Gift Quiz for this exact reason—to give you a personalized guide that helps you understand what’s natural for you.
If you’ve ever wondered what kind of empath you are or how to strengthen your intuition,
this breakdown will help you understand your energy, recognize your unique spiritual strengths, and stop feeling overwhelmed on your awakening journey.
Find out the 6 Empath Types You Need to Know to Understand Your Energy & Intuition on episode 139 of Awaken & Manifest your best Life,
The 6 Types of Empaths That Define Your Intuitive Strengths
Let’s explore the 6 main empath types and their intuitive strengths so you can start identifying your unique blueprint.
1. The Emotional Empath Type (Clairsentient)
This is the classic empath most of us think of first. Emotional empaths are deeply connected to clairsentience—the ability to clearly feel energy. You might:
- Pick up other people’s emotions like a sponge
- Cry for “no reason” or feel mood shifts suddenly
- Need more alone time to process all the emotional data you’re receiving
For emotional empaths, the body is the guide. Learning how to work with your emotional body and set energetic boundaries is essential.
2. The Mental Empath Type (Claircognizant)
Mental empaths are all about clear knowing. This is that intuitive “I just know” feeling without logic to back it up.
- You receive ideas and solutions out of nowhere
- You just know who to trust (or not)
- You struggle to explain how you know something—you just do
If this is you, strengthening trust in your internal guidance system is a game-changer. Your brain is spiritual—your mind is the tool that channels truth. However, you might find yourself questioning sometimes: Is this my intuition or my ego?
3. The Auditory Empath type (Clairaudient)
Do you hear guidance in lyrics, podcast quotes, or whispers from your higher self? You may be an auditory empath, deeply connected to clairaudience.
- You’re a great listener (and you often hear between the lines)
- You channel through speaking, music, or even conversation
- You might feel called to speak light language or channel spirit messages
Auditory empaths are the messengers of the intuitive world. Learning to tune into subtle sounds and trusting that voice within is key.
4. The Visual Empath type (Clairvoyant)
If your imagination is vivid and your dreams are like full-blown cinematic visions, you might be a visual empath. These folks operate through clairvoyance—clear seeing.
- You receive intuitive insight through mental images or visions
- You might “daydream” solutions or have guided imagery flood in
- Your creativity is high—think artists, designers, visionaries
Your gift is in what you see energetically. Trust the images that come up—they’re not “just your imagination.”
5. The Sensory Empath type (Tactile/Kinesthetic)
Do you learn by doing? Do you need to feel something physically to process it? Sensory empaths experience energy through their five senses and personal environment.
- You might be very tuned in to texture, smells, or touch
- You need movement or hands-on activities to get “downloads”
- Nature, animals, and environments deeply affect your mood
You may even experience psychometry—getting energetic insight from touching objects. Your body is the translator between energy and intuition.
6. The Spiritual Empath Type (Multi-Gifted)
You might be a blend of many. Spiritual empaths or Awakened Empaths often experience multiple intuitive abilities at once—clairsentience, clairvoyance, clairaudience, and claircognizance. You:
- Feel overwhelmed by energy, light, or emotions
- Need lots of spiritual practices to stay grounded and embodied
- Are highly sensitive to the unseen world and often feel spirit around
This is often a sign of a spiritual awakening in progress. You’re not broken or “too sensitive”—you’re just highly attuned. And with the right tools, that’s your superpower leading you to deepen your soul purpose.
Soooo what is your type 😉
Which one of these are you resonating with the most?
I’d love to know, Drop a comment and share your own story with us,
P.S. Ready to Discover Your Intuitive Superpower?
You don’t need to guess your way through your spiritual awakening. I created the Empath Type & Intuitive Gift Quiz to help you discover exactly how you receive energy, intuitive guidance, and what your natural strengths are as an Intuitive.
✨ You’ll learn:
- What empath type you are
- Your dominant intuitive gift
- How to work with it in daily life
- The shadow patterns to watch for
👉 Take the Empath Quiz here to start feeling more empowered, aligned, and clear on your next steps.
Your intuition isn’t random—it’s your soul speaking. Let’s help you finally hear it.
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