What Is My Soul Animal?

Take this quiz to find out!

If we were to look really, really deep into your soul, what animal would we see? Would we find a courageous lion, a playful dolphin, or a loyal wolf hiding out? Well, there’s only one way to find out…

Take this quiz and answer these personality questions to find out which animal is hiding out inside your soul! We’ll start off with a few “serious” questions, but they’ll get even more fun as you go!

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Questions Overview

1. When do you feel the most at peace?
  1. When I’m by myself.
  2. When I’m with friends.
  3. When I’m with family.
  4. When I’m with strangers.
2. What would you say is your biggest strength?
  1. My courage
  2. My strength
  3. My intelligence
  4. My kindness
3. Would you rather be on a team or work solo?
  1. Team
  2. Solo
4. Which of these quotes best describes your attitude about life?
  1. “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”
  2. “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.”
  3. “Live as if you were to die tomorrow.”
  4. “Every moment is a fresh beginning.”
5. You’re going on vacation. What will you likely do to prepare?
  1. Nothing! I’ll just go with the flow and see where that takes me.
  2. Make a detailed schedule. I like to know what I’m doing every minute.
  3. Plan a few things. I won’t plan the whole day, but I’ll make some reservations.
  4. Do a social media search. I trust what others will say.
6. Your dream home is:
  1. A cozy cottage in the woods next to a bubbling brook.
  2. A luxurious city apartment on top of a skyscraper.
  3. A simple two-story home in a family-friendly neighborhood.
  4. An RV traveling a new piece of the countryside each day.
7. Go with your gut:
  1. Earth
  2. Water
  3. Fire
  4. Air
8. If you were a color, what color would you be?
  1. Purple
  2. Yellow
  3. Blue
  4. Green
9. Pick an activity:
  1. Reading
  2. Swimming
  3. Watching a movie
  4. Hiking
10. You only get one:
  1. Cupcake
  2. Ice cream cone
  3. Brownie
  4. Cookie

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What Is a Soul Animal?

A soul animal is the spiritual energy or essence of your personality, defined as an animal. While there’s no real animal living inside you or your soul, a soul animal is simply a construct used to describe your overall personality or energy.

Let’s think of it this way: close your eyes and picture your favorite animal. When you think about this animal, there are likely a few characteristics and personality traits you associate with them as well. For instance, dogs are playful and energetic, while cats are mysterious and independent. Some people like to describe their personality as an animal.

In other words, a soul animal is the animal you identify with and relate to most!