What Occult Power Best Suits You?

By: Ian Fortey
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
What Occult Power Best Suits You?
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About This Quiz

The word "occult" comes from a Latin word that means "secret" or "hidden." It's an appropriate term since much of what we consider occult is mysterious and hidden. The dark powers of the supernatural and mystical, the paranormal, the science and the philosophy of things that seem to be beyond the understanding of normal people — all that falls under the blanket of the occult. Some of it nice, some of it not so nice. In so many words, it's the opposite of science, which deals in facts and what can be observed and proven.

Over the years, the world of the occult has grown to encompass many different things from New Age beliefs in crystals and healing to the practice of dark magic to trying to converse with the dead. It straddles the lines between religion, science, spirituality, and superstition and seeks to give answers where none of those other disciplines are able to do so. The result? The powers of the occult are diverse and awe-inspiring. They make the impossible possible. So which powers would be best suited to someone like you? Tell us a bit about yourself and the powers you already possess, and we'll find out!

Female meeting
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Are you the kind of person who naturally takes the lead in a group or would you rather let others do that?
It depends on what we're doing.
I like to be the boss.
Either way is fine.
I like to hang back and let others do their thing.

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Woman at bar with glass of wine
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Would you say you're drawn more towards the light or darkness?
It's easier to see in the light.
I do like the dark.
Everything is shades of grey.
Sometimes one, sometimes the other

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When you discover a mystery, do you feel compelled to solve it?
110%
It doesn't matter to me.
I don't feel compelled, really.
Definitely

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Woman making decision
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Do you let your head or your heart make your decisions for you?
My head
Neither
My heart
Both

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Thoughtful woman
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Is it ever acceptable to lie to someone?
I don't think so.
Of course
In some circumstances
Maybe lies to spare some feelings

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Retro televison
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Do you think things were better back in the day or are they better now?
Things are pretty great now.
Back in the past was better.
It all depends on what you mean.
Some stuff is better today, some stuff was better back in the day.

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Woman meditating on mountain
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What's your ultimate goal in life?
Wealth
Power
Happiness
Knowledge

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Friends
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Are you more of a lover or a fighter?
Neither
Fighter
Lover
Both, maybe?

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Woman sleeping in morning
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Is it better to stay up super late or get up super early?
The early bird catches the worm.
I'll stay up all night.
Somewhere in the middle is probably best.
Early to rise during the week, late to bed on weekends

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Ominous trees
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What do you feel is your greatest fear in life?
Failure
Death
Being alone
Being lost

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Cellphone addiction
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Do you have any bad habits?
I don't let things go.
Many!
I can be a little obsessive.
I can be a little nosy.

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Woman read book
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Would you rather see the movie or read the book?
I don't have time for that sort of thing.
I'm a movie fan.
Books
I'll go for both.

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Female friends
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Are you a loner or do you crave the company of others?
I spend a lot of time alone but I do have friends
Definitely a loner
I love being with others.
I like a nice balance.

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Woman laughing at mistake
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If you make a mistake, are you able to own up to it?
Of course
I don't make mistakes.
It's not easy, but sure.
I try to just breeze past mistakes.

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Woman cliff jumping
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Some people enjoy taking risks in life, are you one of them?
If the reward merits the risk, sure.
No reward without risk
Within reason
Not at all

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Woman staring at cityscape
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Is it OK to do a bad thing if the end result is something good?
How bad is bad?
Of course
No
The means and the ends have to be good.

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Woman workout staircase hill
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Do you strive to better yourself?
Always
No, I'm good.
Yes, of course
When I can

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Couple talk at cafe
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When you meet new people, do you feel comfortable chatting them up are are you shy at first?
I'm not super chatty but I won't shut people out.
I keep to myself.
I'll be friendly.
I love learning about new people.

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Woman sailing ocean
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Do you have a thirst for adventure and excitement?
Definitely
I do love the unknown.
Not really
Not in any way that's dangerous.

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Woman temper
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Does your temper ever get the better of you?
Never
Often
Once in a while
Not really, no

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Paranormal
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Have you ever had a paranormal experience?
Not that I know of
Many
One or two
Sometimes I feel like I know things.

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Sunny sky and clouds
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Do you believe there's something beyond this life?
No, I don't.
I know there is.
I have no clue.
I hope so.

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Couple hugging, love
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What do you think is a stronger force of motivation, love or hate?
They're both equally valid.
Hate
Love
It all depends on the intensity.

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Man reading phone
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Is it OK to read your significant others' texts and emails?
People need privacy.
Sure, they should have nothing to hide
If you want to look through that, then you have trust issues.
Well, if they leave their phone out and unlocked ...

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When you were a kid, did you go hunting through the house for hidden birthday or Christmas presents?
No, I could usually guess what I was getting.
Never
When I was really young.
All the time

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Burning ball, dark fantasy
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Do you believe the occult is necessarily dark and sinister?
Nothing is dark and sinister on its own.
Usually
Of course not
No more than people are

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Help injured man
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Would you inconvenience yourself to help someone else?
It depends on how inconvenient it is.
Probably not
Yes
For a friend, sure

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Manhattan / NYC skyline
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Do you think it's your duty to leave the world a better place than how you found it?
Not a duty but a goal
That's silly.
I'd love to do that.
If I can

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Woman driving
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Would you take a shortcut you've never tried before to get home a few minutes sooner?
I don't see why not.
Sure!
Probably not
I'd try it.

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Woman ascending mountain
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Do people often underestimate you?
Not really
Too often
Sometimes
I think so.

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