Are You a Witch or a Fairy?

Jennifer Post

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Good luck trying to find one definitive explanation of the difference between a witch and a fairy. It seems each fantasy faction has its own idea about the two creatures and what they really are. One of the big differences you'll find between the two is that witches exist in the physical world, and fairies are pure folklore. Although, there are some that believe it's the other way around. Who knows what to believe? The key here is to focus on what each of them possesses, instead of what makes them real or not.

Witches can obviously practice witchcraft in the form of incantations and supernatural powers. Witchcraft takes work and practice to control the powers and get the wording and pronunciation of spells just right. Fairies, on the other hand, are magical creatures tightly connected to nature, as most of them live there in popular tales. Fairies are more ethereal than the typical witches and can bring some whimsy to your life. There are some hardcore debates about both of these creatures, and most of them revolved around how they differ from one another. Let's see where you stand on all of this! Do you feel like you're more witch or fairy? Take this quiz to find out for sure!

Which tool would you want to be able to cast spells with?

My hands

A wand
My mind

Something from nature that I've enchanted

Can you be trusted with magical powers?

I'll be good, I promise.

I have good influences.
It could go either way.

Probably not, to be honest

If you had to pick one, what would be your ideal style?

I like the look of all black tailored clothes.

Boho-chic
Casual like jeans and stuff

Lots of cute dresses

Do you connect with a lot of your extended family?

We're all connected in some way.

Family is the most important thing.
I know them, but we're not close.

I have my favorites.

What does your dark side look like?

It eats in the dark a lot.

I don't really have a dark side.
It's very emotional.

It does things I normally wouldn't.

Is there a skill or subject that comes really easily to you?

Anything athletic

Art of all kinds
Reading comprehension

Writing

How do you want people to view you?

As someone to be feared

A fun person to be around
Cool, calm and collected

As a friend

If you were to paint something, what color would you use the most?

Black

Anything pastel
Darker colors like navy

White to brighten things up

Can you handle anything that comes your way?

I'll find a way to.

Of course!
Maybe not everything, but that's OK.

I sure do try.

Are you more earth, fire, air or water?

Fire for sure

I thrive from the earth.
I think air.

I'd be water if I could.

How much of a morning person are you?

Not at all

I like getting up with the sun.
I prefer the dusk.

I'm a mid-morning person.

If you and a friend were into the same person, what would you do?

Let the person of interest decide

Wish for it
Battle it out

Neither of us would get the person.

Did you do any after school activities?

I tried sports but they weren't my thing.

Yearbook club
I never wanted to.

I was in all the plays.

Do you love horror movies?

Only the paranormal kind

They're too scary.
In the daytime I do.

I prefer comedies.

Did you ever think you weren't good enough?

Never

I have some self-doubt.
Not usually, but sometimes

I still do.

What was your favorite story as a kid?

"The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe"

"Tinkerbell"
"Winnie the Pooh"

"Peter Rabbit"

If you did have magical powers, what is one thing you'd use for powers for?

To get ahead in my career.

To make people happier.
To get me food when I don't feel like leaving the house.

Save endangered animals

Which fictional witch would you want to mentor you?

The new Sabrina

Jadis the White Witch
The original Sabrina

Hermione Granger

Is all criticism constructive?

Definitely not

People just want to help.
Some people have bad intentions.

In one way or another

Would having powers of some kind make your life easier?

Most think it would, but it wouldn't.

It really would.
Maybe at first

I sure hope so!

In which unique place would you live if you could?

In the forest

Underwater
In an abandoned castle

A tree

Would your magical self have a familiar?

Those are the rules.

Maybe a frog
I work alone.

I want a white horse.

Do you actually believe in magic?

In some ways, yes

I think it's more of a state of mind.
The universe works in mysterious ways.

Not really

How do you handle insults?

I silence them.

Take it in stride
Not everyone will like me.

That's their insecurity, not mine.

What's your overall temperament?

Pretty moody

Generally very happy
Quiet

Tired

How often did you dress as a witch for Halloween?

Like five years in a row

Never, actually
I was never into Halloween.

I was a fairy princess.

What's the best way to spend your free time?

Learning something new

Hanging out outside
Reading or watching movies

Cooking

Would you call yourself a people person?

Not even a little bit

Definitely
If I'm in the mood

I love being around people all the time.

Do you fall into the category of optimist, pessimist, realist or idealist?

I've been told I'm a pessimist.

Idealist for sure
I hope a realist.

I'm eternally optimistic.

Have you ever had a dream that felt way too real?

Often actually

Once or twice
I never have but I want to.

I did when I was a kid.

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