Which Celtic Animal Guards Your Soul?

By: Teresa McGlothlin
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Which Celtic Animal Guards Your Soul?
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About This Quiz

Beneath our hearts and somewhere in our consciousness, our souls are busy guarding our lives without us even noticing. While some of us might be able to figure out which Celtic animal guards us, others might need a little help figuring out which creature is on the clock. After you answer our questions, we think we'll know which one looks out of you! 

From the magical Griffin to the grumpy-natured goose, Celtic mythology is full of animals that represented specific values and traits. Once we get to know your soul better than a priest at confession, we will compare your results to learn about the Celtic animal that resides in your soul and keeps evil away from your life. All you have to do is give us the most honest answers you can choose.

Souls are like fingerprints, and no two of them are ever the same. It's essential to get to know which animal guards your soul because you will be more empowered when you make decisions and when you have those moments where you need to do some soul searching. Will your Celtic animal be the one you might suspect, or will you need to do some serious inner work? Let's find out!

Which of the Six Celtic Nations would you like to spend time visiting?
Isle of Man
Scotland
Cornwall
Brittany
Other

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If you were a Celtic god or goddess, what would you rule?
Love and youth
Winter
The wild hunt
The forest

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Would you say that you have a sensitive soul?
My soul is more stubborn than sensitive.
I do have a sensitive soul.
I'm sensitive, but I'm guarded.
I'm really not all that sensitive.

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Which zodiac animal do you admire the most?
Scorpion
Ram
Lion
Crab

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Are you an old soul, or are you young at heart?
I think I'm on target for my age.
I'll always be young at heart.
I'm a little of both.
I think I'm an old soul.

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Out of these Celtic jobs, which one would you like to try?
Blacksmith
Farmer
Potter
Leather worker

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If your house cat were misbehaving, how would you discipline it?
We would have a long chat.
I would send my cat to its room.
I would take away the cat's gaming system.
Spray bottles always put my cat back in line.

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Which combination of Griffin sounds most frightening?
Lion/serprent
Lion/dog
Lion/horse
Lion/eagle

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How would you react to seeing a leprechaun?
I would be struck with awe.
I would ask others if they saw it too.
I would start searching for his gold.
I would check myself into a hospital.

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Which mythical creature is most fascinating to you?
Unicorn
Selkie
Puka
Banshee

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Do you think you have a lucky soul?
I don't really believe in luck.
I was born luckier than others.
I think I'm rather unlucky.
I'm as lucky as anyone else.

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Which sort of horse do you find most majestic?
Clydesdale
Mustang
Arabian
Thoroughbred

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If you could put an animal in charge of your heart, which one would it be?
Bison
Octopus
Owl
Wolverine

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Which traditional Celtic food sounds the best?
Blaa
Colcannon
Irish stew
Brown bread

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Would you rather spend time in Dublin or in Cork?
I would rather spend time in Limerick.
Can I visit both?
I would rather spend time in Cork.
Dublin is a great town!

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Do you easily bear your soul to others?
I like to get to know them first.
Only my close friends get to see my soul.
I'm an open book.
I'm open about somethings and private about others.

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Which ancient civilization does your soul feel most in touch with?
Ancient Celts
Ancient Egyptians
Ancient Aztecs
Ancient Romans

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If you could talk to a fairy, what would you want to know?
What's it like to be so little?
Do you know Tinkerbell?
How fast can you fly?
Does fairy dust really work?

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When you are in a relationship, which animal are you most like?
Mama bear
Hawk
Male lion
Gorilla

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Which baby animal's appearance makes you melt?
Sugar glider
Labrador retriever
Tabby kitten
Baby seal

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How would you rate your soul's emotional intelligence?
We have some things to learn.
My soul is rather smart for its age.
My soul is an eternal teenager.
I think my soul has an average emotional intelligence.

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Which creature creeps you out the most?
Spider
Rattlesnake
Cockroach
Hellgrammite

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What do you think you have in common with a goose?
I like to make a lot of noise.
Breadcrumbs are tasty.
I also like to chase people who won't leave me alone.
I waddle a little when I walk.

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If you could be a flying animal, which one would your soul like to be?
Flamingo
Velociraptor
Bald eagle
Flying squirrel

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Which Celtic holiday is more your style?
Samhain
May Day
Winter Solstice
Spring Equinox

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Have you ever owned a Claddagh ring?
I had one when I was young.
I'm wearing one right now.
What is a Claddagh ring?
I wish someone would give one to me.

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Are you more like a wolf or a polar bear when you are angry?
I'm more like a vulture.
I'm more like a wolf.
I remain human even when I'm angry.
I'm a lot like a hungry polar bear when I'm angry.

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What do you think is your soul's best quality?
Thoughtfulness
Decisiveness
Compassion
Loyalty

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Which of these games played at the Highland Games could you win?
Caber toss
Stone put
Sheaf toss
Scottish hammer throw

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How would you describe your soul's current mood in one word?
Annoyed
Content
Thrilled
Confused

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