Indigo Children: Who are they? Am I one?

Indigo Children is a term that was coined by psychic Nancy Ann Tapp. Tapp studied the human auric field and belonged to the parapsychologist field. In the 1970s, she began to notice more and more children being born with a rare indigo-shaded aura. The color royal blue, or indigo, is particularly meaningful in the world of New Age spirituality. The sixth human chakra is said to be the color indigo, representing a person's connection to the spiritual realm, wisdom, and higher waves of consciousness. At this time, people were beginning to question the validity of mainstream Western religious practices and institutions. The Eastern religions of Hinduism and Buddhism began gaining popularity, and ideas of reincarnation and intuition started resonating with wider audiences.

This wave of unique children lasted until the late 1980s, when less indigo-colored auras were showing up. Tapp believed these children were born to bring in a new golden age of spiritual awakening and named the generation “Indigo Children.” People born in this time frame have the potential to be Indigo Children, possessing extreme levels of empathy, sensitivity, intuition, and psychic ability. Since the original creation of the idea, the concept of Indigo Children has captured the attention of authors, directors, spiritual leaders, and other popular media.

Some believe they were sent by God, the Universe, or some other higher divine power to upgrade our lives as we know them. Espousers of this theory contend that Indigo Children carry varying spiritual gifts intended to spiritually awaken humanity. These gifts could be things like clairvoyance or telepathy. Freethinkers, intensely curious, and holding profound insight into the condition of humanity, Indigo Children can see through deception at a very young age. Often loners because of how headstrong and non-conformist they are, these special children gravitate towards leadership and feel a pull towards spirituality (rather than religion).

If you’ve seen the term before, but aren’t exactly sure what it means, keep reading to find out more about these special kids. Perhaps, you could be one!

If you’ve ever wondered if you know an Indigo Child, or are one yourself, check out this list of traits. If a majority of these characteristics resonate with your soul personality, and you were born within the years 1978-1988, you might just be an Indigo Child.

There are even more specific and strange tell-tale signs you might be an Indigo Child.

These reflective prompts can help you really figure out if you might be an Indigo Child. Grab a journal and a pen and start pondering these questions before you read the explanations to ensure non-biased answers. Ask yourself these questions if trying to determine if you’re an Indigo Child:

Indigo Children are known to be witty and headstrong. They can easily tell when someone is lying, or has a hidden agenda. For that reason, Indigo Children rarely fall victim to manipulation, because they can see people’s true and real intentions. Some believers have even called Indigo Children “walking lie-detectors” for their uncanny ability to stay aligned with the truth. If this sounds like you, you might be an Indigo Child. If you’ve frequently fallen into traps of manipulation, negative energy, or gullibility, you may not be.

Indigo Children truly struggle to adapt to the systems and institutions we have in our current society. They tend to hate school and other programming because they can often see its dysfunctionality. Difficult circumstances in home life, school, and the workplace create true chaos for Indigo Children, who don’t like being told what to do. They don’t want to do things the traditional way. Indigo Children’s minds don’t conform to the regular societal ways of thinking, and they don’t do well with strict schedules or rigid structures. Even though they are known to be intensely curious, Indigo Children often way to stay away from the syllabus. If you’ve always wanted to be self-directed in life, and struggle to adapt to regular situations, you may be an Indigo Child.

We can’t base a ton on the perceptions and reactions of other people, as of course, opinion is naturally flawed and biased. Yet, how people have reacted to your character over time could give you a good view of your personality. Have you ever been diagnosed with ADHD, or questioned if you have the condition? Indigo Children are very frequently treated for ADHD because of the immense pressure they hold in their bodies to bring good to an imperfect world. Have people always thought you were a little bit strange or different?

Society is often afraid of new souls who threaten to change the status quo with their new ways of thinking. Are people often shocked at how mature you are for your age? Indigo children are often leaps and bounds ahead of kids their own age, developmentally. Do people sometimes call you an ‘old-soul’ or a ‘special spirit’? Try truthfully reflecting on your life path, interactions you’ve had with strangers, and the opinions of those closest to you. These can be little clues from the universe that you are an Indigo Child destined to bring more goodwill and peace to the world.

Being an Indigo Child can be incredibly difficult and distressing. Instigating and provoking change in the world is no easy task, especially with the amount of pain, deceit, and suffering that exists. For super empathetic people, it can be really hard to move through life without crying every minute. If, after reading this article, you feel you might be an Indigo Child, there are several strategies you might benefit from: