Will Your Soulmate Align With Your Soul?

By: Elisabeth Henderson

6 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

What is a soulmate, and how will you recognize them when they come along? That depends on how in touch you are with your own soul. First off, to understand what a soulmate is, we have to understand what a soul is, and that is no easy task. Merriam-Webster Dictionary offers several definitions of the soul. A soul can be understood as the “immaterial essence of the human life,” “the spiritual principle operating in human beings” or “a person’s total self,” in addition to many other meanings.

Depending on religious and cultural beliefs, people will understand the soul differently. Most will likely agree, though, that the soul forms the central essence of who a person is. So, if the soul is the core of a person, a soulmate is a person who can meet them and partner with them at that most inner, most essential part of who they are.

To find your soulmate, then, paradoxically, the best place to start is within. If you are out of touch with your own soul, disconnected from your own inner being, how will you even recognize a person who connects with you in your core self? If you’re not aligned within yourself, you may be in danger of mistaking the wrong person for your soulmate.

Take this quiz to determine whether you have done the inner work necessary to prepare you to align with your true soulmate!

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How do you imagine your soulmate will look?

I don’t really focus on looks; I just imagine the connection we’ll have.

Even though looks aren’t that important to me, I do have an image of them that I can’t get out of my mind.
When I imagine my soulmate, I often have an image in mind, but I try not to focus on it since it’s not really them.

I imagine a person who is so physically attractive that I’m drawn to them like a magnet.

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When you wake up in the morning, what do you do before you go to work?

I spend time sitting in meditation, tuning in to myself and the presence of spirit.

I used to do yoga daily, but I’ve been too busy lately.
If I have time, every now and then I read something meditative.

I shower, pack a lunch and get dressed.

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How do you expect you may meet your soulmate?

I wonder if I may have already met them.

They could be anywhere, I suppose.
Probably at a place that is meaningful to me

At a nightclub, I guess

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How do you understand the relationship between the body and the mind?

They are intimately connected.

My body sometimes lets me know when something’s not right with me emotionally.
I’ve heard that the body can indicate when something is off balance.

The mind can overcome the body when it is being weak.

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What is most important to you in a romantic relationship?

Intense soul-connection

Feeling that I really know someone
Feeling loved

Being physically attracted to them

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When you are hanging out with friends, how much time do you spend looking at a screen?

No time at all

I check my phone every now and then.
I’ll look at my phone to check things, but I’m still paying attention.

My friends and I often hang out while looking at our phones together.

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How do you really know what you want in life?

After hours of meditation, I feel a deep certainty of what I really want.

I used to sense my true desires in dreams, but now I don’t know.
At times I’ll have a sense of clarity if I’m out for a walk, but it can fade fast.

I feel pretty certain about what I want when I feel it in the moment.

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How do you interact with your dream life?

I have a practice of writing down my dreams, and I often meditate to understand my associations with them.

I used to remember my dreams often, but I haven’t in a while.
I remember my dreams often, and I ponder over their meanings.

I think my dreams are silly, and I try to forget them.

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If you are feeling disconnected from your true self, what is something you do to find connection?

I find that a deep massage can help me get aligned.

I used to have a practice with crystals, but I’m not so sure about it anymore.
I’ve had a few experiences of finding connection in yoga, but I don’t do it often.

I like to veg out and catch up on my series.

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What kind of occurrence would you see as an omen?

Almost anything can be an omen, depending on the context.

I used to always pay attention to the moon cycle.
If I am thinking about somebody, and then they call

I don’t really believe in omens.

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What kind of indication do you look for to tell you that something is amiss in your inner life?

I can generally tell when something is askew in my body — usually tightness in my neck.

I used to notice when my body was out of whack, but now it’s always out of whack.
I find myself arguing with people more.

I tend to overeat and binge watch.

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If you find yourself desiring a soulmate, where do you think that desire comes from?

There’s so much beauty in the world, and I want someone to share it with.

I get tired of being alone.
If I had someone close to me, I could enjoy life more fully.

I feel incomplete by myself.

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If you get caught in a pouring rainstorm, what takes up most of your awareness?

I exult in the feeling of getting drenched.

I wish I could let go like I used to and just enjoy this.
Part of me loves it, and part wants to be dry.

I just want to be home and dry.

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What do your ancestors have to teach you about the way you live life?

I receive much wisdom from ancestors through meditation and through reading family history.

I learned a lot from my ancestors as I was growing up, through storytelling.
I try to learn from my ancestors through talking with relatives and learning from their histories.

I think we don’t need to learn from the past as much as the present.

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What do you expect a relationship with your soulmate would be like?

A lot of work, but deeply fulfilling

A healing experience
Full of surprises

Like a dream come true

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On a typical day at work, how do you feel about your job?

I feel that I’m living out my true calling.

I feel disconnected from my work, but I don’t care as much as I used to.
I worry that my work goes against the fiber of my being.

A job is a job.

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How many soulmates do you believe people can have in their life?

The possibilities are endless.

There could be more than one.
There may be many.

There can be only one.

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If you found a message in a bottle with a love letter claiming to be from your lost soulmate, what would you think?

This is probably a funny prank.

I’d laugh about it, but I’d have a tinge of regret that it wasn’t real.
I’d send a message back.

I would secretly wish it were true, but on the outside I’d laugh about it.

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What role do you think a soulmate should have in your life?

A soulmate can be best friend or lover, whichever relationship truly brings you together.

A soulmate is the best kind of lover.
A soulmate can be whatever you need at the moment.

A soulmate is your partner for life.

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Do you think you’ve ever had a soulmate in the past?

Maybe in a past life

Perhaps as a much younger self, but I’m a different self now
It’s possible that I have several right now.

Not so far

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Do you believe that the soul is eternal?

I believe it’s possible.

I think it must be.
It doesn’t matter if it is.

No, I think that’s made up for our comfort.

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What techniques have you tried to find alignment in your own soul?

Energy healing

Reiki
Chakra alignment

Sleep

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When you imagine meeting your soulmate, what do you think would be a clue that this is the one?

A magnetic soul connection

A sense that I’ve met them before
A kind of psychic vibe

An instant, undeniable physical attraction

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Is it possible to be in love with someone that you don’t connect with from your inner soul?

There are many ways to be in love.

Not in the way I want to be in love
I think so, but it’s a lot of work.

Not really in love

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What would you do if you were dating someone and you realized that they were not your soulmate?

I would see if we could change our relationship to focus on being friends.

I’d stay together to see if we can grow to know each other better.
I would end the relationship.

I’d stay in it if I was having a good time.

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Is having a physical attraction to someone necessary for them to be your soulmate?

Not necessarily, though they usually go together

I didn’t used to think so, but now I think it is necessary.
I think I’m willing to let go of that requirement, but I’m not sure how it would be in reality.

Absolutely

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How would you describe your relationship with yourself?

I enjoy spending time with myself and getting to know the intricacies of my being.

I feel like an old friend who thinks they know everything, even though they don’t ask anymore.
I’m learning that there are complexities to myself that I don’t understand.

What do you mean, relationship with myself?

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What concerns do you have about meeting your soulmate?

I’m just interested to see what this person will be like.

I worry that they won’t measure up to my desires.
I’m anxious that I won’t meet them for a long time.

I’m worried that I don’t actually have a soulmate.

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Do you know anyone who has a relationship with their soulmate that seems like a perfect example?

No one else’s soulmate would be a good example for my own.

Yes, I remember a friend who met their soulmate, and their lives just came together.
I have a few that I imagine are perfect soulmates, but no one knows from the outside.

Yes, my best friend has a soulmate relationship that is the perfect example of what I want.

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Have you had any dreams lately that indicate you will meet your soulmate soon?

My dreams always point to my soulmate.

My dreams only point to the desire for a soulmate.
I don’t remember my dreams clearly enough.

My dreams don’t point to anything real.

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