
Are you extremely different in almost every way from how your parents were as kids? Over the past few decades, many people have noticed this, and there's a school of belief that it's more than just a generational shift. Instead, many believe that younger generations are the next stage in the evolution of humanity, which is why there are such significant differences. This includes rainbow children, who many people feel are experiencing life on planet Earth for the first time after multiple incarnations in other realms. Rainbow kids are thought to be highly evolved souls who have gone through hundreds of lifetimes in other worlds, bringing their finely tuned frequency to humanity to help others achieve spiritual enlightenment.
Not sure if you're a rainbow child (or you raised one)? These are some signs.
You Were Born in or Around Y2K
The belief is that most or all rainbow children were born in the year 2000 and are now well into adulthood. This doesn't mean every child born in 2000 is a rainbow child, but it's a great place to start. Some believe that a few more rainbow children came in the few years after Y2K, up until about 2003, but nobody really knows for sure.
You're an Enthusiastic Explorer
Rainbow kids are perpetual explorers. As a child (and even now as an adult), you had/have questions about everything. If you're a rainbow child, you see the world through the idealistic prisms of a soul sojourning your first incarnation. You enthusiastically embrace life's experiences, exhibiting a thirst for knowledge. You're openness and all-accepting nature inspire and encourage others to embrace new things and new ideas with wonderment and joy.
You're Fiercely Independent
You're fiercely independent and march to the beat of your own drum. Societal expectations won't keep you contained. You're a nonconformist and a trailblazer, and you seldom need anyone else's approval. You constantly surprise people with your insights about the human condition. From an early age, your deeply held philosophy is that no one has the right to dictate which road/path you follow or in what manner you choose to travel it.
You Have a Positive, Happy, and Cooperative Attitude

You are a fount of happiness and positivity. You don't understand or relate to the lower frequency of negative emotions, such as sadness, fear, anger, or despair. You're blessed with a bright smile and cheery disposition. You always take on challenges with a positive attitude, and you seem wise and responsible beyond your years. That doesn't mean you're without boundaries or easy to take advantage of, though. You understand that "no" is a complete sentence, and you're not afraid to refuse.
You Have Psychic Abilities
You're highly empathic and may even be a psychic. Even if you don't think you're psychic, you probably are. You possess the innate ability to manifest your deepest desires and uncannily acquire the things you need in life. Fortunately, you're very comfortable with these abilities.
Related: What Type of Psychic Are You? Test Your Abilities
You're Staunchly Determined
Since you're so open, loving, and forgiving, people often underestimate your abilities, determination, willpower, and staunch stance on what is good and just. There are no compromises when you set out to achieve a goal.
You Have an Active Inner World
You have a very active and engaging inner world that others often misunderstand. It's made up of all kinds of knowledge you've carried with you into your life on Earth — which often gives you unconventional ideas about life. Your connection to the other side, the astral plane, and other dimensions remains strong since you still resonate with the higher frequencies of those worlds.
You stand with one foot in the other world and one foot in this one. This gives you a mystique that others gravitate toward. You may eagerly share your spiritual truths with anyone who inquires, but you don't overexplain because you believe all answers lie inside and discovering them is the purpose of the spiritual journey.
You Are Loving and Accepting of Others

You have an exceptional capacity to love. In fact, you only know how to give unconditional love. You possess a generous acceptance of others that disarms prejudice, and you never pass judgment on another person's ideals or beliefs.
You're Here to Usher in a New Stage of Spiritual Evolution

Your mission is your number one priority in life. Indigo and crystal children (usually from Gen X and Millennials) are said to be the first lightworkers to usher in the new age of spiritual enlightenment. Their very presence on Earth has assisted in raising the human frequency.
It's often said that indigo parents paved the way for the crystal children, who in turn created the ideal environment to receive their rainbow children. The energy patterns established by the two preceding generations of indigo and crystal parents are inherited by the rainbow children. They, in turn, establish their energy imprint on the foundation of positive energy lovingly turned over to them.
The rainbow child is the final manifestation of souls traveling to this planet to help with humankind's ascension into the next spiritual dimension. It's a tall order, but as a rainbow child, you're up to the challenge with your infectious, positive, and loving attitude.
More Rainbow Child Traits
Still not sure if you're a rainbow child? There are a few additional telltale signs.
- Natural desire to help others
- Deep connection to nature
- Highly evolved spirituality
- Don't need much sleep thanks to a high energy level
- Not afraid of anything, especially obstacles or challenges
- Love colorful clothing, décor, and flowers
Recognizing Traits of Rainbow Children
You can often recognize rainbow children by their unmistakable, endearing traits of behavior. If this sounds like you, you've come to Earth with a powerful and important mission.