8 Signs Someone Is Low Vibrational and Coping With Negative People
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Is Someone in Your Life Residing in a Lower Vibration?
We all have those encounters that leave us feeling off, drained, or simply uneasy. Sometimes, this comes from people who, knowingly or not, are operating at a lower vibration - a state where mind, body, and soul carry negativity, heaviness, or stagnation.
These vibrations can ripple outwards, impacting our energy and the environments we share.
Understanding the signs of lower vibrational energy can help us approach these interactions with awareness and protect our own well-being.
Here, we’ll explore the telltale mind, body, and soul signals that someone might be in a negative vibration, along with how to shield and cleanse your energy afterward ♡
But First, What Is A Low Vibration?
A low vibrational person is someone who resonates with emotions, thoughts, and behaviours that reflect negativity, fear, anger, or judgement, often leading to a draining or heavy presence.
These individuals may focus on limitations, victimhood, or external validation, which can create energetic imbalances in themselves and those around them. This state tends to attract similar low vibrations and hinders personal growth, resilience, and positive connection with others.
Signs of Negative or Low Vibration
• Heavy or stomping footsteps – Their presence feels heavy, as if they’re carrying the weight of unprocessed emotions.
• Persistently fatigued – Constantly tired, even after rest, showing physical and energetic depletion.
• Slouched or rigid posture – Closed-off body language or tense stance signals stress or emotional heaviness.
• Constantly complaining or negative – A constant focus on what’s wrong reflects a mindset rooted in negativity.
• Feeling drained after interacting with them – Their energy leaves you feeling depleted, a sign they may unconsciously pull energy from others.
• Spreading gossip or negativity – They focus outwardly on others’ flaws rather than looking within, projecting insecurity.
• Stuck in a victim mindset – Life feels as though it’s happening to them rather than for them, often blaming others instead of taking responsibility.
• Overly defensive to feedback – They react poorly to critique, showing a resistance to growth and unwillingness to look inward.
How to Deal with Lower Vibration People
Set Clear Boundaries
Respectfully limit your time and energy with them to maintain your emotional balance. Boundaries protect your peace and make it easier to avoid absorbing their negativity.
Stay Grounded
Keep yourself anchored. Try deep breathing exercises, visualise roots connecting you to the earth, or use grounding crystals or essential oils. A steady energy field helps shield you from low vibes.
Cleanse Regularly
Use a salt scrub or a banishing scrub to cleanse lingering energy from interactions. Visualise the scrub washing away any negativity, leaving you feeling refreshed and uplifted.
Psychic Shield Up
Imagine a protective bubble around you, deflecting any unwanted energy. A psychic shield can be a quick, powerful tool to keep their low vibration energy at a distance.
Limit Your Emotional Investment
Stay compassionate, but avoid getting overly involved in their challenges. When you keep a healthy emotional detachment, it’s easier to stay grounded and unaffected.
Use Affirmations for Protection
Repeat affirmations that affirm your strength and energetic sovereignty, like “I am protected,” or “My energy is mine alone.” Reinforcing this belief can prevent energy leaks to lower vibrations.
Take Space to Recharge
After time spent with lower vibration energy, engage in something you enjoy that recharges your spirit. Go for a walk, journal, or do a favourite hobby to reset your energy.
Carry a Protective or Grounding Crystal
Keep a crystal like black tourmaline or smoky quartz in your pocket. These crystals are known for absorbing negative energy and keeping your aura protected.
Stay Mindful of Your Energy
Regular check-ins can help you stay aware of any changes in your mood or energy. Notice how you’re feeling, and take steps to ground or protect as needed.

Rhiannon Hasjim
I’m Rhi, the magical mind behind The Spiritual Toolbox - a metaphysical haven where crystals sparkle, sage smokes, and the energy is always just right.
When I'm not concocting essential oils or wrangling my four-legged furballs, I'm busy unraveling the mysteries of the universe, one tarot card at a time.