Are You the Sea or the Sky?

By: Steven Miller

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Both of these fundamental aspects of life on Earth have expansive qualities. Standing on the shore or taking in a vast sky are sure to put things into perspective and help you to see just how small your problems really are. These features of the environment have also picked up plenty of associated qualities over the years. We'll take those archetypal associations and pair you up with the big blue space that fits you the best.

If you're a very deep person, someone who spends countless hours contemplating the big-picture questions of life, there's a good chance that the sea may be calling to you. If you own a boat and you spend a lot of time out on the water, we'll consider that we're definitely on the right path with your result. Should you mention that you feel compelled to live near a body of water in some form, then we're likely to be convinced that you belong to the ocean.

On the other hand, if you are a highly logical and intellectual person whose mind flies up into the rarefied air, it seems likely that the sky is where you're meant to be. When you mention that you're a practical person and someone who plans things out in detail ahead of time, were definitely looking above the horizon for you.

Are we sailing or flying away to take this quiz?

How deep are you?

I'm definitely more interested in deep conversations than surface stuff.

I love to explore the very depths of the soul.
I prefer to keep things very light and airy.

I like to think of myself as being more expansive than deep.

Would you consider yourself to be an emotional person?

No, I avoid emotions at all cost.

I'm not devoid of emotion, but I do prefer to stay more balanced and in the middle.
Yes, I am highly emotional all the time.

I have phases where I can be very emotional.

Do you have to deal with a lot of ups and downs in your life?

Yeah, the seas can get pretty rough in my life.

There will be on occasional blip on the screen, but it's generally pretty minor.
Stormy situations can cause some pretty intense waves for me from time to time.

Not at all, I just float along.

Of the following, which activity sounds the most appealing to you?

Singing.

Climbing.
Flying.

Fishing.

Which of the four directions has the strongest pull for you?

North.

West.
East.

South.

Do you get seasick on a boat?

I don't go out on boats. I have a fear of them.

It happened once, but it might have just been something I ate.
I get seasick all the time.

I never have.

How much of an impact does the moon's phase have on your mood?

I definitely notice changes to myself and others around a full moon.

I can notice major differences in my behavior that match the moon's phase.
I have patterns to my mood, but I don't associate them with the moon.

That's not a real thing.

Which setting would you rather spend time in?

Up in the mountains.

Out on the plains.
Down at the beach.

Deep in the forest.

Do you have an aquarium?

I have multiple aquariums.

I used to own an aquarium, but not anymore.
Yes, I have one.

Nope, I've never owned an aquarium.

How strong are your swimming skills?

I'm pretty strong in the water.

I can do some basic strokes.
I don't know how to swim.

I might be good enough to win some medals.

Which of these classic books would you rather read?

"Siddhartha".

"Moby-Dick".
"Jonathan Livingston Seagull".

"The Old Man and the Sea".

Would you consider yourself to be a dreamer?

I do have my head in the clouds fairly often.

I slip off into daydreams, but only if something is really boring.
Not at all. I'm very practical.

I basically live in an alternate universe of my own creation.

Which description best matches your love life?

Loving.

Dramatic.
Stable.

Lacking.

Energetically, are you more traditionally masculine or feminine?

I embody all the qualities usually associated with masculinity.

I'm male, but I relate strongly to traditionally feminine traits.
I would say that I'm way more in touch with my feminine side.

I'm female, but I feel a strong connection to masculine energy.

When making a tough decision, do you generally trust your head, heart or gut more?

My heart is out front, leading the charge.

I trust what my body tells me. It's more of a cellular thing.
I completely trust my gut.

My head will always lead the way.

How logical are you?

I try to stay logical, but my heart will tend to take over sometimes.

I rarely let emotion cloud my judgment.
I'm always logical about everything in my life.

It's pretty common for me to throw logic out the window.

What's your highest level of education?

College degree.

High school.
Graduate school.

Some college.

Do you meditate?

Yes, I meditate every day.

I hardly ever do.
I know how to meditate, but I rarely do it.

I have no interest in that.

How do you feel about flying in a plane?

I'm not a big fan of it, but it sure gets you where you're going fast.

I have a phobia about flying.
I enjoy the experience of flying, but take-offs and landings do freak me out a bit.

It's one of my favorite things in the world to do.

Have you ever been accused of being emotionally cold or distant?

Yes, I get both of those on a regular basis.

It's not unheard of for someone to say that to me.
I've never had someone accuse me of either of those things.

I'm sure someone's said that before, but they probably didn't know me all that well.

Which description best matches your body type?

Full-figured.

Average.
A few extra pounds.

Thin.

Which of the following TV characters best fits your personality?

Lorelai Gilmore.

Sheldon Cooper.
Mr. Spock.

Clair Huxtable.

What part of the day are you at your best?

At night.

Late afternoon.
Early morning.

Around midday.

How good are you at trivia games?

I'm amazing. Everyone wants me on their team.

I know an answer every so often.
I have a few categories that I shine in.

I'm pretty useless when it comes to trivia.

Which natural disaster best matches your vibe when you're upset?

Flood.

Tsunami.
Earthquake.

Tornado.

Which season is your favorite?

Spring.

Summer.
Fall.

Winter.

Which extreme experience are you most likely to try?

Shark diving.

Bungee jumping.
Cliff jumping.

Skydiving.

Are you a planner or do you tend to just go with the flow?

I plan the really big things, but I generally go with the flow of things.

I like to have a detailed plan, but I'm always willing to let go of it if something better comes along.
I plan everything out in excruciating detail.

I just let the current take me wherever it will.

Could you live in a place where it rains a lot?

I'd rather not. I like the rain, but only if it comes along once in a while.

Yes, I would love that. The sound of the rain is so relaxing to me.
Nope, that would be way too depressing for me.

I wouldn't mind it, as long as I could get away to someplace sunny and warm once in a while.

How big is your circle of friends?

I'm more of a loner.

I know a ton of people, but only a handful make it into my inner circle.
I have a couple people that I consider to be good friends.

I'm very close with a huge crew of people.

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