What Spirit Animal Is Your Soul Guardian?

By: Talin Vartanian

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Life can be tough, but luckily, there are certain spirit animals that are guiding all of us on our path toward success and happiness. While you won't be able to see your spirit animal with your own eyes, you might be able to connect with them on a spiritual or emotional level. But how can you be sure what your spirit animal is? Well, it all depends on what your personality is like, and that's what this animalistic quiz is for!

From hummingbirds and dolphins to bears and cats, there are many spirit animals in this world that resemble different types of meanings. For example, if your spirit animal is a horse, then this means that you're an emotional person who has a strong sense of awareness. This is also referred to as having an intrapersonal type of intelligence. Another example would be the frog, which resembles renewal, change and wisdom. This type of animal also represents the cycle of rebirth, which may reflect how much you're growing through various life stages and obstacles. While we could talk about spirit animals all day long, it's probably best if you take this fun personality quiz to find out more about your soul guardian!

What do you connect with more: the land, sea or the sky?

Sky

Sea
Something else

Land

Is it easy for you to focus on one task for several hours?

Yes, this is very easy for me.

2 hours is usually my limit.
It depends on the task.

Nope, I'm more on the lazy side.

Would you describe yourself as more of a leader or a follower?

Leader

I'm not sure.
Somewhere in the middle

Follower

Which of these dreams do you tend to have at night?

Dreams about my future

Dreams about the present
Dreams about my past

I can't remember my dreams.

Are you able to emotionally connect with other people?

Yes, this is very easy for me.

Yes, but I'm not very good at this.
It depends on the person.

Nope, I could care less about this.

What helps to give you clarity in your life?

Going on a hike

Swimming
Reading a book

Taking a nap

On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being "very strong"), how strong are your instincts?

9-10

7-8
4-6

1-3

Are you more of a sunset or sunrise type of person?

Sunrise

Both
Sunset

I'm more of a night person.

What do you have more of within your mind: wisdom or knowledge?

Knowledge

Both
Wisdom

I have no clue.

Do you believe that family and friendships are the most important thing in life?

No, I don't believe this at all.

Yes, definitely!
They are one of the most important things in life.

Yes, but money and food come first.

Which of these moral values resonates with you the most?

Courage

Empathy
Discipline

Humility

What do you tend to listen to more: your head, heart or gut?

Gut

All three
Heart

Head

How well are you able to manage stress and difficult situations in your life?

I'm OK at this.

Very well
Not very well

That's what naps are for!

Do you have the power within you to connect with other animals?

It depends on the animal.

Yes, I believe I do.
I'm not really sure.

I highly doubt that.

Are you aware of your purpose in life or is this something that you're still trying to find?

I'm still looking for this.

I'm very aware of my life purpose.
I'm somewhat aware of this.

I have a general idea of what I want in life.

Would you describe your inner soul as more tough and strong or soft and gentle?

Tough and strong

Soft and gentle
A bit of both

It's like something else.

If you were going to write something in a journal, what would you want to express?

A to-do list

My inner thoughts
Poetry

Can I draw something instead?

When you think about your own beauty, which of the following words comes to mind?

Radiant

Grace
Elegance

Attractive

How much confidence do you have within your inner soul?

A very high amount

I'm not sure.
A moderate amount

A very small amount

Which of these terrains would you like to live in for the rest of your life?

Mountain

Glacier
Swamp

Forest

Everyone has a secret wish in life, but what would yours be?

To be successful

To be happy
To find love

To be rich

When you hear the word "adventure," which of the following emotions comes to mind?

Happy

Content
Nervous

Terrified

Does your mind contain more masculine or feminine personality traits?

Masculine

Both
Feminine

It depends on the day.

You've just been turned into an animal! What are you going to hunt for food?

Other animals

I haven't thought about this.
Vegetables

Fruit

Is it more important to follow the rules or break them?

Break them

It depends on the rule.
Follow the rules

It depends on what everyone else is doing.

Do you think that life has been rewarding you for your hard work?

No, I don't think so.

I'd like to think so.
I'm not really sure.

Yes, definitely!

Which of these celestial bodies does your soul connect with the most?

Stars

Sun
Moon

Earth

Has anyone ever told you that you're a mysterious type of person?

No, but I think I'm mysterious.

Only once or twice
Yes, and I'm not sure why.

Nope, I haven't heard this.

Be honest here: Do you really think that magic exists in our world?

No, I don't think so.

Yes, I believe it exists.
I'm not 100% sure.

Yes, but I don't have proof.

If your life was a rainbow, what would be at the end of it?

Death

A bright light
Lots of colors

Lots of food

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