Which Birthstone Reflects Your Soul?
By: Ian Fortey
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
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About This Quiz
Birthstones have a remarkably long history if you ever take the time to look into it. In the book of Exodus from the Bible, it tells of a breastplate worn by the High Priest of the Israelites that featured 12 different stones. The stones could sometimes be used to determine the will of God. They were made of 12 different minerals, and each one represented one of the Tribes of Israel. The 12 months of the year and the 12 signs of the zodiac all lined up perfectly with this idea. Over time, some people believed that this might have had something to do with the foundation of the belief in — and use of — birthstones as we know it today.Â
Whether the same stones were used in the breastplate or they even inspired the idea of birthstones is hard to determine, but regardless, it's clear we've placed a lot of stock in the power of stones for centuries. And with centuries of power and meaning behind each stone, there must be one that represents your soul better than all the others. If you're curious to find out which one it is, then it's time to take the quiz!
START QUIZ
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When you find yourself getting frustrated with something how do you handle it?
I don't get frustrated that often.
Just try to focus on the upside and power through
Hit whatever's frustrating me head-on
Figure out the problem and do my best with it
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Are you good with confrontation or not?
I avoid confrontation when I can.
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If you were making a list of all of your good qualities, what would top it?
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Diamonds are pretty traditional for engagement rings, but they don't have to just be white. What other color works for you?
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What color pops up most often in your wardrobe?
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Are you always honest, even if it means hurting someone's feelings?
No, I bend the truth sometimes.
Well, I'll try to spare someome's feelings if I can.
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How often do you read your horoscope?
Once in a while if I run across one at random
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Do you believe in karma?
Yes, I think what goes around comes around.
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Have you ever gotten into a physical fight with someone?
No, I can talk my way out of anything.
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How often do you take selfies?
I've never really thought about it.
Only if I have a good reason
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You have to take care of yourself, right? How do you like to stay in shape?
I'm always doing something!
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Is there any chance you'd ever try your hand at an extreme sport like skydiving?
Not even a hint of a chance
Probably not, but you never know.
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It's midnight and you're driving alone in a thunderstorm. You see a hitchhiker on the side of the road. Would you stop?
Maybe in the city, if they look safe
Of course! We need to help each other.
Yeah, no. That's how horror movies begin.
It really depends on the hitchhiker, I think.
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Do you kiss on a first date?
It'd have to be a heck of a first date.
Sometimes, if we really click
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Some people absolutely cannot put their phones down. How long could you go without yours?
I could probably live without my phone.
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If you have a house full of people spending the night, what are the odds you'll get up bright and early to make breakfast for everyone?
Depends on who these people are and why they're in my house
If they're my guests, it seems like the polite thing to do.
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It's good to stay calm and centered. Do you ever meditate?
I've never tried it, but I'm interested.
I try to medidate when I can.
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When it comes to your community, do you ever go out and volunteer?
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Have you ever fallen in love at first sight?
It takes me a while to feel that way about someone.
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Can you take constructive criticism without feeling attacked?
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How long do you think you could survive in a zombie apocalypse?
I'm in it for the long haul.
Not as long as I'd want to
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Do you have the skills to sort out relationship drama with your friends?
I think I have that skill.
I'm no good with that sort of thing.
I'm there for my friends, but I don't know how skilled I am.
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Do you believe in luck, or do you control your own fate?
I like to think I'm in control.
I don't think luck is a real thing.
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How do you handle negative feelings, like anger and hate, when they pop up?
I don't often feel any really negative stuff like that.
I give myself some alone time.
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Do you honestly believe you're a good person?
I'm not perfect, but yeah, I think so.
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If you found a wallet full of money, would you return it to the owner with all the cash inside?
Honestly? I don't really know.
I might keep the money if it was just a few bucks.
If it had the owner's ID inside, yes, I would return it.
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Are you a fan of big birthday celebrations, or would you rather keep things low-key?
I don't want anything dramatic, but I like to celebrate wth friends and family.
Low-key is better for me.
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To which animal do you feel most connected?
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Is there a particular time of day that makes you feel the most energized?
First thing in the morning
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If you catch a shooting star in the night sky, are you going to make a wish?
I might, if I have something to wish for
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