What Flower Represents Your Soul?

By: Elisabeth Henderson
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
What Flower Represents Your Soul?
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About This Quiz

Flowers have the potential to communicate much more than “Happy Mothers Day” or “I love you.” Since ancient times, flowers have been a secret language to communicate the states of the soul. In both the East and the West, flowers have been imbued with complex symbolism. This symbolism can be seen in mythology, folklore, Shakespearean literature and historical accounts. The appearance of a certain flower can be used to communicate a wide range of meanings, from “I’m in love with you, too,” to “I disdain your offer.” 

In addition to communicating feelings to other people, though, flowers hold rich symbolism for the different qualities that distinguish unique souls. The symbolism within flowers comes from an acquaintance with the life and appearance of the flower itself. Consider how the resilient life of a desert cactus blossom stands apart from that of a lush hibiscus flower, blooming in the abundant rains of a jungle. The scent and particular beauty of each flower grows out of the landscape and environment in which it flourishes. 

What environment cultivates your being to blossom? Do you thrive in a rocky desert mountain slope, or do you need ample water, sunshine and shade to open out in your full beauty? Tell us what makes you grow, and we’ll identify which flower represents your soul! 

1 weather
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What kind of weather makes you feel like going out for a brisk walk?
Extreme, dry heat
Slightly humid and warm
I like to be out in all weather.
Cold and crisp

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2 inner world
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How do you communicate your inner world?
I meditate on it.
I talk to my best friend.
I sing along to music I connect with.
I write it out.

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3 time of day
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Which time of day does your soul resonate with most?
Twilight
Midday
Early morning
Late afternoon

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4 soul color
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If your soul had petals, what color would they be?
Bright red
White
Ivory
White and yellow

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5 decompressing
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When you have had a taxing week at work, how do you need to decompress?
Take a walk in the woods
Take a long bath with fragrant salts
Watch a funny movie
Go to a coffee shop to read

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6 winter storm
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If a winter storm is forecast to blow in, what is your initial response?
Time to build a fire
Time to go to the store to stock up on necessities
Time to watch my favorite movies
Time to get on my gear and go out

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7 walking to car
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If you have a long distance to walk in to work from where you parked, where does your mind go?
I walk mindfully, being present to my surroundings.
I think about all that I need to accomplish today.
I think over a conversation I had with someone.
I go over poetry in my mind.

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8 fiery sunset
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What do you see in a fiery sunset?
The impermanence of life
Beauty comes with darkness.
The work of an artist
The cycle of life

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9 cabin
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What kind of home makes you feel most secure in your soul?
A minimalist, modern decor
A Victorian, lavish decor
A cozy, Southern style
An old-fashioned cabin

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10 landscapes
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If your soul were a landscape, what would it be?
A desert mountain
A jungle
Tree-covered hills
Snowy mountains

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11 comfy chair
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When you are at a casual gathering, where do you prefer to sit?
On the floor
In a comfy chair
At the table
On a stool

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12 favorite room
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Which room of the house fits your soul most snugly?
The attic
A bedroom
The living room
The front porch

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13 buying flowers
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What is the last reason that prompted you to buy flowers?
To plant in the yard
To give to my mother
To freshen up the house
On a whim

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14 struggles
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How open are you to talking about your personal struggles?
I don’t open up to people I don’t know.
I’ll talk to anyone who seems to care.
If I meet someone like-minded, I’m happy to open up.
I talk only to those who I deeply trust.

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15 vacation destination
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Which vacation destination sounds most soothing at a soul level?
A campsite in the desert
A resort complete with massages and fine dining
A beach house shared with close friends
A cabin on the ski slopes

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16 beautiful tree
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If you see a tree that strikes you as magnificent, how does your soul want to interact with it?
Feel its bark
Sit in its shade
Climb it
Draw it

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17 body of water
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Which body of water best mirrors your interior world?
Dry creek bed
A rushing river
An ocean
Snow melt

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18 home decor
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If you want to celebrate an occasion, how do you decorate your home?
Gather items from the woods and place them on the mantle
Lay out tablecloths and candles and buy fresh flowers
Clean up
Make a simple arrangement on the table

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19 visual art
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What kind of visual art communicates with your soul?
Abstract sculpture
Impressionistic painting
Classical painting
Abstract painting

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20 exterior
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What kind of exterior best matches the way you guard your soul?
Spiny armor
Thick cloth
A sheet
A layer of ice

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21 joy
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What kind of effect does your being seem to have on those who come in contact with you?
A distanced wonder
Irresistibly drawn in
A curiosity
A joyful surprise

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22 care instructions
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What kind of care instructions would come with you if you came in a pot?
Be careful of sharp spines and do not water.
Water every day, spray with mist and maintain a nutrient-rich soil.
Water when you feel like it and keep in the sun.
Put an ice cube in the soil.

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23 train
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If your soul needed a journey, what form of transportation would it take?
Walking
Plane
Car
Train

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24 solitude
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What kind of interaction leaves you feeling fed in a deep way?
Solitude
A large gathering
A small gathering
Time one on one with a close friend

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25 sustenance
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How do you prefer to gather sustenance?
I eat large amounts and then don’t eat for awhile.
I like to graze all day but don’t have any real meals.
I eat three meals a day.
I eat whenever I can because I’m very busy.

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26 mysterious dream
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How do you relate to a mysterious dream?
I try to enter it to see where it leads me.
I ignore it.
I laugh about it.
I write about it.

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27 fragrance
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Which fragrance most fills your soul?
Eucalyptus
Lemon
Vanilla
Garlic

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28 fireplace
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Which of the following would most quickly warm your soul?
A long run
A warm blanket
A heater
A fire

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29 soil
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What kind of soil does your soul need in order to thrive?
Rocky and dry
Moist with the right balance of nutrients
Just about any soil
High altitude and rocky

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30 time of year
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What time of year do you feel like you truly blossom as a person?
Whenever the rain comes
Spring
Summer
Whenever the snow melts

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