What happens to Indigo children when they grow up?

Betty Patel172 said:What defines an "indigo"? It seems you find yourself misunderstood by everyone while grasping everything yourself—a heavy burden for someone so perceptive. I see them everywhere, both here and abroad; they are all indigos, my friend.🙄

Apparently, we're all indigos now. 😀

Joseph Bailey41 said:I actually remember reading a book called "What Color is Your Aura?" back when it first hit the shelves here in the States. It was quite a while ago, so my memory of the specific test and all its possible results is a little fuzzy. In the end, I didn't land on just one color; it was more like a mix of indigo, purple, and blue... though I can't quite recall the exact proportions.

Each color had its own chapter explaining that specific personality type. "Indigo" was treated as something separate later on, supposedly because it was a newer aura color appearing more frequently in children, whereas it was extremely rare among those born in the mid-20th century. After that, you hear about waves of "Crystal" and "Rainbow" children—more aura colors that weren't really in the original book, maybe just briefly mentioned. Since then, the internet has been flooded with info on Indigo, Crystal, and Rainbow kids, and how they differ. Apparently, Indigos are empathetic but prone to conflict, while Crystals are total sweethearts and even more socially awkward than Indigos. As for Rainbow kids, I'm not entirely sure what the deal is—maybe they're clairvoyant or something like that.

So, according to this theory (or fantasy, depending on how you look at it), no color is inherently better than another; rather, certain colors become necessary for humanity's evolution at different times. Indigos were meant to trigger changes that aren't necessarily revolutionary on their own, but serve to prep the world for the sensitive Crystal and Rainbow children, who wouldn't be able to handle their mission in the harsh world that existed before the Indigos arrived. Now, those kids have grown up, so we have these Indigo adults who are now parents to Crystal and Rainbow children—though Indigo children are still being born, along with the red, yellow, green, and blue types... basically all the traditional aura colors.

To truly determine which category someone falls into, you'd actually need to be able to see auras, and I definitely can't do that—nor do I know anyone who can. There was once a woman practicing here—I put 'psychiatrist' in quotes because people later started questioning if her medical degree was even legitimate—who taught an autogenic training course. During the class, students were supposed to intuitively sense the color of their "energy field." I couldn't pull it off, so she told me what mine was, and honestly, it didn't match any of the results from that book test at all. You can find tons of these tests online, and they all serve the same purpose as any other "personality quiz": they're fun to take, the descriptions are about as precise as a horoscope (meaning if you squint, you can find similarities), and then you either laugh it off or dive deep into studying your "type," which can be a nice way for misunderstood or misfit types to feel like they've finally found their tribe.

Thinking about it now... does anyone actually know where the first mentions of auras come from? Not the halos you see in religious paintings, but this specific concept of ethereal, astral bodies and whatnot... where did all of this originate?

Yeah, exactly. That book came out in the early nineties. It was just a bunch of psychological questions where the answers described a specific aura or a secondary color right after the main one. I always ended up being indigo with a lavender sub-aura. 😁
Bottom line? It's just a book of fun nonsense.

neonskipper2 said:Yeah, exactly. That book came out in the early nineties. It was just a bunch of psychological questions where the answers described a specific aura or a secondary color right after the main one. I always ended up being indigo with a lavender sub-aura. 😁
Bottom line? It's just a book of fun nonsense.

Right, lavender—thanks for reminding me. I think it was this specific test:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/tests/aura-guide

Indigo Children Ten Years Later: What actually happens to the Indigo teenagers?

Joseph Bailey41 said:Right, lavender—thanks for reminding me. I think it was this specific test:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/tests/aura-guide

Exactly that. That book was printed back in the day—probably in some small town in Ohio—because so much time has passed. Now it’s just floating around online looking current. It’s dangerous when new generations of curious kids stumble onto total nonsense.
Back when I was 19, I actually thought it was legit. I was all about that "indigo" vibe under the lavender light. 😁 .
Luckily, as I grew up, I outgrew that kind of junk. But I still remember the book.

neonskipper2 said:Exactly that. That book was printed back in the day—probably in some small town in Ohio—because so much time has passed. Now it’s just floating around online looking current. It’s dangerous when new generations of curious kids stumble onto total nonsense.
Back when I was 19, I actually thought it was legit. I was all about that "indigo" vibe under the lavender light. 😁 .
Luckily, as I grew up, I outgrew that kind of junk. But I still remember the book.

I really wanted to be an "indigo" myself, but I just couldn't pull it off. I was way too much of a mix. It actually reminded me of another book I read right after that one... it was in English, and I honestly don't know how I ever tracked it down:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/...u_Are_Psychic_

I kept hoping I'd learn how to see auras, but it turns out I'm totally blind to that kind of thing. Turns out my "superpowers" are much more about being an auditory and kinesthetic person. 🙂

Joseph Bailey41 said:I really wanted to be an "indigo" myself, but I just couldn't pull it off. I was way too much of a mix. It actually reminded me of another book I read right after that one... it was in English, and I honestly don't know how I ever tracked it down:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/...u_Are_Psychic_

I kept hoping I'd learn how to see auras, but it turns out I'm totally blind to that kind of thing. Turns out my "superpowers" are much more about being an auditory and kinesthetic person. 🙂

Me? I couldn't stop being an Indigo if I tried. Even when I cheated on the answers, the result stayed the same.
I'm gonna try to track down that book from the link. 👍
So you were multicolored? Some "experts"—the kind who claim they see auras—told me I could be blue through violet, but now... I probably need to get tested again.

neonskipper2 said:Me? I couldn't stop being an Indigo if I tried. Even when I cheated on the answers, the result stayed the same.
I'm gonna try to track down that book from the link. 👍
So you were multicolored? Some "experts"—the kind who claim they see auras—told me I could be blue through violet, but now... I probably need to get tested again.

I don't remember my exact results, and frankly, I don't have the energy to go through the tests all over again right now. Besides, other tests I've taken give me these really strange readings... I can't recall which site it was, but the colors were based on chakras, and I ended up with almost identical scores for the 'red ray' and the 'violet ray.' It didn't seem like a standard aura reading; it felt more like it was about souls or reincarnation or something along those lines. Since those two colors are on opposite ends of the spectrum, it makes no sense to me. I'm also struggling to find someone who actually sees this stuff without being a total fraud... I'm not even sure how much I believe in any of it anymore. 😵

But I am definitely a starseed. I feel like I'm from Lyra. 🤣 🤣 🤣

Joseph Bailey41 said:I really wanted to be an "indigo" myself, but I just couldn't pull it off. I was way too much of a mix. It actually reminded me of another book I read right after that one... it was in English, and I honestly don't know how I ever tracked it down:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/...u_Are_Psychic_

I kept hoping I'd learn how to see auras, but it turns out I'm totally blind to that kind of thing. Turns out my "superpowers" are much more about being an auditory and kinesthetic person. 🙂

Could you send that over via PM, or perhaps just drop a link somewhere here?

Frank Allen70 said:Could you send that over via PM, or perhaps just drop a link somewhere here?

I had the physical copy, but someone actually swiped it from me in the meantime. You might want to try looking on those sites we aren't supposed to mention publicly. Just be careful about the author's name—there's another book out there with practically the same title (just without the exclamation point), and I don't know anything about that one, so I can't really vouch for it.

The one I had was actually pretty good; it stuck to practical advice without all that weird occultist nonsense.

Joseph Bailey41 said:I had the physical copy, but someone actually swiped it from me in the meantime. You might want to try looking on those sites we aren't supposed to mention publicly. Just be careful about the author's name—there's another book out there with practically the same title (just without the exclamation point), and I don't know anything about that one, so I can't really vouch for it.

The one I had was actually pretty good; it stuck to practical advice without all that weird occultist nonsense.

It seems to be nowhere to be found except on Amazon. I'm looking at that other one now, and honestly, it doesn't look half bad either.

Frank Allen70 said:It seems to be nowhere to be found except on Amazon. I'm looking at that other one now, and honestly, it doesn't look half bad either.

That’s such a bummer; I was really hoping you'd track it down. The worst part is, I know exactly who has my copy, but I have absolutely zero desire to deal with that person, not even on an astral plane. 😁

Joseph Bailey41 said:That’s such a bummer; I was really hoping you'd track it down. The worst part is, I know exactly who has my copy, but I have absolutely zero desire to deal with that person, not even on an astral plane. 😁

Check your inbox; I sent over an email. If anyone else is looking for one, just shoot me a private message.

Betty Patel172 said:What defines an "indigo"? It seems you find yourself misunderstood by everyone while grasping everything yourself—a heavy burden for someone so perceptive. I see them everywhere, both here and abroad; they are all indigos, my friend.🙄

That’s just how this place is... the constant sniping and petty jabs follow us everywhere. But hey, that’s life. Take it for what it is.

I started this thread for a few reasons...

1. This stuff fascinates me. I find myself connecting much more with these spiritual "codes" than with the standard clinical labels used in psychiatry.

2. Looking back, my childhood fits the whole indigo profile perfectly. It wasn't until I grew up that I actually recognized it in myself and felt the need to bring it up.

3. I’m big on energy psychology. Someone who knows way more about this than I do told me long before I ever joined this forum that the color indigo dominates my space—which, according to several authors, is a classic sign of an indigo child.

4. When people like you mock us or act sarcastically, acting like we're just trying to sound smart or claiming we're "too sensitive" or "unadaptable"... it honestly just proves your point. It shows you can't grasp what we're talking about, which confirms that people like us really do exist and struggle.

It’s a burden, you know? Not a blessing. At least, that’s how it feels to me right now.
Here’s how I see things. You can live with it or not, in a world where everyone is constantly playing games and making fun of others.

Honestly, I wish my daily grind was less stressful. I wish I didn't always notice things that everyone else seems to miss. And don't even get me started on family dynamics, social circles, or how broken our societal systems are... let's just say I don't feel like I belong here.
This isn't my planet.
A lot of people say they struggle too, but they don't deal with symptoms or perceptions as intense as mine. They somehow manage to balance it all.

It’s a miracle I’m even functioning, especially after losing my sister to suicide about two years ago. A part of me just vanished. It was the trigger that set off this massive wave of pain and grief, leaving me feeling lost in my everyday life.

I’ve never been one to quit. I’ve always fought, gathered my strength, and pushed forward through whatever crap life threw at me... but lately, I’m just exhausted.

This forum is the only place where I can be real.
That’s why I make time for it. It means a lot to me, especially because of the people here who come with the same intentions I do.

John Mitchell7 said:@wearyrider16, look at Shimlesa go!

I can't quite put my finger on it, but these kinds of videos are starting to make me feel a bit anxious... I'm not sure if it's because they aren't telling me anything new or if it's just the sheer drama of it all.

Lately, I’ve found myself getting increasingly annoyed by people who act like they have all the answers... and I tend to view Shimlesa that way, as someone constantly lecturing everyone. I don't get the impression he's actually that brilliant, though. :-) I suppose it's just starting to irritate me on a subconscious level.

You can learn something from anyone, really... regardless, he definitely knows way more about this topic than I do.

wearyrider16 said:That’s just how this place is... the constant sniping and petty jabs follow us everywhere. But hey, that’s life. Take it for what it is.

I started this thread for a few reasons...

1. This stuff fascinates me. I find myself connecting much more with these spiritual "codes" than with the standard clinical labels used in psychiatry.

2. Looking back, my childhood fits the whole indigo profile perfectly. It wasn't until I grew up that I actually recognized it in myself and felt the need to bring it up.

3. I’m big on energy psychology. Someone who knows way more about this than I do told me long before I ever joined this forum that the color indigo dominates my space—which, according to several authors, is a classic sign of an indigo child.

4. When people like you mock us or act sarcastically, acting like we're just trying to sound smart or claiming we're "too sensitive" or "unadaptable"... it honestly just proves your point. It shows you can't grasp what we're talking about, which confirms that people like us really do exist and struggle.

It’s a burden, you know? Not a blessing. At least, that’s how it feels to me right now.
Here’s how I see things. You can live with it or not, in a world where everyone is constantly playing games and making fun of others.

Honestly, I wish my daily grind was less stressful. I wish I didn't always notice things that everyone else seems to miss. And don't even get me started on family dynamics, social circles, or how broken our societal systems are... let's just say I don't feel like I belong here.
This isn't my planet.
A lot of people say they struggle too, but they don't deal with symptoms or perceptions as intense as mine. They somehow manage to balance it all.

It’s a miracle I’m even functioning, especially after losing my sister to suicide about two years ago. A part of me just vanished. It was the trigger that set off this massive wave of pain and grief, leaving me feeling lost in my everyday life.

I’ve never been one to quit. I’ve always fought, gathered my strength, and pushed forward through whatever crap life threw at me... but lately, I’m just exhausted.

This forum is the only place where I can be real.
That’s why I make time for it. It means a lot to me, especially because of the people here who come with the same intentions I do.

Look, don't lose your cool. People here believe in karma, the Kabbalah, Kundalini... they believe writing notes in a bottle protects them from curses, or that we're surrounded by invisible aliens pulling the strings of fate. They believe in those F-codes, in gods with elephant heads, unicorns, dragons, and dwarves.

All of it is equally valid fodder for mockery because none of it can be seen, felt, or touched. Beliefs are like bad smells—everyone has them, but everyone thinks their own doesn't stink. And the angrier you get, the bigger of a target you become for trolls. If you don't like a post, just scroll past. If someone specifically gets under your skin, hit the ignore button. You don't owe anyone an explanation for what you believe.

Justin Baker6 said:Give it a rest.

No answer?
Whatever—I’ve got one, and yeah, it might get a little intense. 😈

It's actually on topic, too. Honestly, all this talk about spraying stuff in the sky is the perfect setup for me to explain my next idea.
Moving away from just my personal vibes and stepping into some (mostly) theoretical territory here.

People aren't accepting the spraying—they're basically ejecting it out of their systems. The real question is which direction that energy goes and how. I'd suggest being constructive about it, but let's be real, that isn't always an option.

The whole "indigo child" thing really comes down to empathy. And I don't just mean being nice.
How it works is through this absorption principle. You soak up the other person's emotions into yourself, live through them, and along the way, you trigger your own buried or ignored feelings.

That's why it's so hard for "indigo kids" to figure out who they actually are. You absorb everything around you—the good, the bad, all of it. It's exhausting; eventually, you lose track of where *you* end and everyone else begins. That's where the conflict starts.

Learning how to purge those outside emotions is vital if you ever want to actually know yourself. But first, you have to be able to tell if a feeling is yours or if it was absorbed.
If it's triggered by something, you can manage it—especially if you realize you're actually the one "triggering" yourself (which makes you wonder why you're poking at those specific emotions in the first place).
If it's absorbed—you've gotta let it go, because it's not your vibe, it belongs to someone else.
And yeah, even with positive vibes, holding onto them too tight isn't helpful either. It just creates this weird restlessness—positive-negative-whatever=restlessness.

After a while, people like this try to build a "shield" to stop themselves from absorbing things. That's a dead end—totally unproductive. The point is learning how to release, I'm telling you. Not shield. And I don't mean releasing it in that destructive, negative way a lot of these kids or adults end up doing (aka, starting fights).

You can't change the mechanism that absorbs; you can only force it to shut down, and man... the consequences are rough.

So, bottom line: learn to distinguish the source of the emotion from its actual purpose.
Obviously, the best results come from just calming your entire being. The only catch is that these types of people are usually way too restless to pull that off.

I passed this test and a few others quite a while ago.
Looks like I am an indigo after all—even though I really wished I wasn't. 🙄
19/21 (honestly, I have no clue when I started walking and I definitely don't know what's actually coming out of my eyes right now).

Indigos are dangerous—and unfortunately, not just because of who they are.

Look, it’s dangerous—it’s like a jagged rock that could crack your skull open if you aren't careful. But if you leave it alone? No problem. In fact, if you work through the crystal path, that thing can actually become a seriously useful "buddy."
People who live for drama are always going to find it, even where it doesn't exist.

Just get your act together and you'll see the world isn't actually broken. Sure, we don't exactly live in a society that's spiritually tuned in, but who cares? At the end of the day, all we ever really experience is our own reaction to things anyway. It's all on us. Everything is fine, and honestly, it's a pretty sweet time to be making some real progress.

The whole "indigo child" thing is dead and gone.

Sometimes you just gotta learn when to leave well enough alone—don't poke the bear if you want to stay out of trouble.
The world is fine. And everything is a mess. Honestly, it’s neither—it just *is*.
If everything were actually perfect, we wouldn't even have a reason to grow, right?
Maria Parker77, you think we've hit a dead end in terms of human progress? Or was there ever even a starting line?

Maria Parker77 said:Look, it’s dangerous—it’s like a jagged rock that could crack your skull open if you aren't careful. But if you leave it alone? No problem. In fact, if you work through the crystal path, that thing can actually become a seriously useful "buddy."
People who live for drama are always going to find it, even where it doesn't exist.

Just get your act together and you'll see the world isn't actually broken. Sure, we don't exactly live in a society that's spiritually tuned in, but who cares? At the end of the day, all we ever really experience is our own reaction to things anyway. It's all on us. Everything is fine, and honestly, it's a pretty sweet time to be making some real progress.

The whole "indigo child" thing is dead and gone.

That’s exactly it—don't mess with it or try to force anything, otherwise things could go south fast. I don't technically test as an Indigo on those assessments, though I definitely see myself in many of the descriptions. I usually just categorize it as "hypersensitivity + past trauma = feeling out of sync."

Once you learn to manage your own internal reactions, the world becomes a much more pleasant place to be. And progress happens even faster now since we have the internet at our fingertips.