I have scorpio moon conjunct mars, pluto & saturn. I think I'm an empath, I'm not sure how authentic it is though to be honest because I can turn switch it off instantly the moment I feel used..or when I feel that the other person is playing victim for far too much/too long.
Chart ruler Moon. Moon in Aquarius house 8, trine Merc, sextile Jupiter. No conjuctions. This Moon is probably the most positive thing in my chart.
For an Aqua Moon that's labeled as cold and distant, I think I'm more emotional than empathic. Sometimes though, the weirdest stuff can make me feel honest sadness. Like someone carelessly stepping on a beautiful, gentle flower.
On my way to a bus station yesterday, I saw an old man lying in the middle of the street, drunk. Actually you couldn't tell if he was dead or dunk. People just passing by him, naturally. The town is full of such characters. No sugarcoating, there's nothing you can do about it yourself. It didin't make me feel anything for the individual lying there, but deep sadness for the society I live in. I felt a strong drive to stand up and do something for the cause. It saddens me that you can't leave the comfort of your house anymore without being stopped by at least one character begging you for change, a cigar, or an empty plastic bottle. I guess that's how Aquarius Moon's emotions work, on a social scale rather than individualistic.
I'm double Aqua and need to detach, too. Not because I'm cold and distant, but because I can feel what people needs and feelings are. Sometimes I ignore it but it is always right if I ask people.
I am a double gemini, CONJUNCT VENUS, trines SUN, MERC, MARS, and PLUTO.
I am very empathic and sometimes I need to detach myself. Does any of you experience this?