If you’ve ever felt like your life doesn’t quite work the way it seems to for everyone else, you’re probably not imagining it.

A lot of the people I work with have felt this way for as long as they can remember. Like they’re trying really hard to do life “right,” but something still feels off.

And here’s what I’ve noticed over the years.

Most people aren’t struggling because they’re broken or doing something wrong.

They’re struggling because they’re trying to live in a way that doesn’t actually match how they’re wired.

That’s where soul types come in.

When I talk about soul types, I’m not talking about labels or personality tests or putting yourself in a box. A soul type is more like the role your soul naturally plays. It’s how your energy moves. How you influence people. How you’re meant to contribute, whether you realize it or not.

There are a lot of old soul types, but three types come up again and again in my work. And they also tend to be the most misunderstood, both by the world and by themselves.

Once you recognize yourself in one of these, things usually start clicking pretty quickly!

One important thing before we get into them.

These soul types aren’t here to follow a formula. They’re here to lead energetically. And because of that, they often struggle early on.

Not because they’re behind.

But because they’re early.

That difference matters.

Soul Type #1: Messenger Souls

Messenger souls are here to put words to things.

They’re the ones who can name what other people are feeling before those people even know how to explain it themselves. They notice patterns, they connect dots, they put language to what other people can feel but struggle to explain.

If you’re a messenger soul, people probably come to you for advice without even realizing why. You’re really intuitive. You’ve probably been labeled as sensitive in your life. You feel deeply. And you can usually sense what’s really going on beneath the surface.

You might be a Messenger Soul if…

• People tell you, “That’s exactly how I feel, I just didn’t know how to say it.”
• You’re naturally good at explaining things in a way that makes them click.
• You’ve always been the one helping others make sense of their emotions or situations.

Messenger souls often:

• Talked a lot as kids and got spoken to about it in school.
• Feel pulled toward writing, teaching, speaking, or sharing
• Get deeply frustrated when they’re misunderstood
• Struggle with consistency, especially when things feel forced or boxed in
• Have some sort of neurodivergence (ADHD, ADD, etc.)

What Messenger Souls Are Here to Do

Messenger souls aren’t here to force change. They’re here to unlock understanding.

They help people understand:

• What phase of life they’re in
• What they’re feeling and why
• What something actually means
• They say the thing that’s been floating around in your head but finally makes sense out loud.
  

And once things are understood, change tends to happen on its own.

Why Messenger Souls Struggle Early On

A lot of messenger souls were told things like:

• “You talk too much.”
• “You’re overthinking.”
• “Just get to the point.”

Schools and systems reward output and speed, not intuition. So over time, many messenger souls start filtering themselves, masking to fit in, and losing their self-esteem.

Why It Gets Easier Later

All Messenger souls are brought into a healing journey at some point in their lives. Through this journey, they typically begin to recognize their intuitive gifts, and as a result, they stop editing themselves and start trusting their voice.

When that happens:

• People seek them out
• Their words spread naturally
• They’re in their natural alignment, authenticity, and leadership
• Money follows this leadership

All in all, Messenger souls succeed by owning their message.

Soul Type #2: Healer Souls

Healer souls don’t just do things. They heal through what they do.

That doesn’t mean you have to be in a “healing” profession. Healing can happen through photography, design, medicine, teaching, art, or any role where presence and care are involved.

Most healer souls know this about themselves on some level. They just haven’t fully owned it yet. And until they do, life tends to stay… almost there.

You might be a Healer Soul if…

• People open up to you without meaning to.
• You can feel what others are feeling.
• You’ve always been the emotional support person.

Healer souls often:

• Attract people in crisis into their lives
• Feel drained easily
• Struggle with boundaries early on
• Give more than they receive

What Healer Souls Are Here to Do

Healer souls are here for regulation and restoration. They:

• Calm nervous systems
• Create safety
• Help people feel whole again

They’re not here to fix anyone. They’re here to help people remember themselves.

Why Healer Souls Struggle Early On

Healers confuse empathy with responsibility. They give before they receive. They attract people who take without giving back.

This usually leads to burnout, exhaustion, and feeling unseen

Why It Gets Easier Later

The turning point for healer souls is when they learn that:

• Boundaries aren’t selfish
• Their energy has value
• Not everyone deserves access

Then, they become deeply trusted leaders and guides. Their success comes from healthy exchange, not self-sacrifice.

Soul Type #3: Mirror Souls

Mirror souls lead through visibility.

Their life is the message. They don’t need to explain or teach for people to feel impacted by them. People project onto them, feel inspired by them, or get triggered by them, most times without knowing why.

You might be a Mirror Soul if…

• People project onto you without you trying.
• Your life inspires others even when you don’t explain it.
• You notice strong reactions from people, both positive and negative.

Mirror souls often:

• Have a strong presence
• Influence through being, not teaching
• Struggle with comparison
• Feel watched or judged

What Mirror Souls Are Here to Do

Mirror souls are here to reflect what’s possible. They:

• Show what can exist
• Mirror desire and growth
• Lead through doing

Mirror souls don’t convince. Their life speaks for itself.

Why Mirror Souls Struggle Early On

Attention can feel unsafe. Projection can feel confusing. Many mirror souls shrink themselves to avoid scrutiny or judgment.

Why It Gets Easier Later

When mirror souls allow themselves to be seen:

• Opportunities find them
• Influence grows naturally
• Success looks effortless

Their power comes from visibility without apology.

Can You Be All Of These Soul Types?

Yes! Most people are a blend of these types, but usually one is dominant.

And once you understand how you’re wired, you stop trying to succeed like everyone else, you find your natural rhythm, and boom…your reality starts shifting.

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If you found yourself nodding along, I created my support space for people like you. It’s a place for these soul types to feel seen, understand their wiring, and get answers that actually help them move forward. You can explore it HERE if you feel curious!