Are You an Indigo Child? Here’s How to Know for Sure Some people seem born with a deeper sense of purpose, an unshakable intuition, and a feeling that they don’t quite “fit in.” If this resonates with you, you might be what’s known as an Indigo Child. Let’s explore what that means and how to tell if you might be one. What Exactly Is an Indigo Child? An Indigo Child is someone believed to be born with heightened spiritual awareness, strong intuition, and sometimes even psychic gifts. They often feel different—sometimes misunderstood—but they carry a sense that they are here for a bigger reason. The concept of Indigo Children was first introduced by Nancy Ann Tappe, a parapsychologist and synesthete, in her 1979 book Understand Your Life Through Color. She noticed a new group of children with indigo-colored auras and unique psychological and spiritual traits. The idea gained popularity in the mid-1990s thanks to authors