
Recently, you may have come across the term "dark empath" on social media, a personality type that has begun to be defined and explained for its characteristics.
A cunning empath is a person who uses their ability to understand the feelings of others to manipulate them for their own benefit. They trap people in their manipulation because they understand them well, but they only do it to feed their narcissistic ego.
Their abilities make them dangerous because they can discover what makes people tick and then use it maliciously to their advantage and to serve themselves.
The facade they present is that of a friend, collaborator, ally, and confidant just so you don't appear reserved and 'feed' them information that will later be used against you.
The tactics one uses are underestimating and distorting the truth of the other person by denying the facts, the situation or the feelings and needs that the latter has and blaming. He seeks to exploit. Of course, he knows a lot and is interested, but there is no sense of care, altruism or solidarity.
The cunning empath is very adept at using biting humor, jokes, and teasing to manipulate people and situations. He is extroverted, socially adaptable, capable of conversation and seduction on a superficial level, and can create relationships and friendships, although it doesn't take long for them to turn toxic.
He uses self-criticism and this disarms you because you will rely on his good analytical skills.
You may find it difficult to spot a cunning empath, but your zodiac sign can be an indicator. Of course, this isn't based on scientific evidence, but some signs have the potential to easily manipulate your feelings.
Libra
Analytical and diplomatic, but very selfish. Libras like to watch the dramas of others, and even enjoy them as long as they don't affect them. They enjoy the discord between people.
Gemini
A very detached, intelligent and charming sign that can be liked by everyone, but all it takes is a push of a button and it will do whatever suits its interests. Geminis are ruthless.
Crab
The empathetic and caring sign of the zodiac, but not always! If you combine Cancer's intuition with not-so-positive approaches, the result is dangerous.
Capricorn has potential, just like Taurus, and both have tendencies of control and coldness, but neither is empathetic or tries so hard to manipulate someone to this point.
Scorpio could certainly be one of the first options, but it is not excluded from this list.