Test your spiritual IQ

You may be an expert tarot reader, a budding yogi or obsessed with your horoscope, but how much do you really know about all the different spiritual practices out there? Try our quiz to find out…

Like many others, we enjoyed Zoom quizzes galore with our loved ones
during lockdown. But the problem is that most of these family competitions have been testing what we know about popular culture, sport, history and geography – which aren’t always things that really interest us. Enter the Soul & Spirit Ultimate Spiritual IQ Quiz! We’ve compiled 20 different questions to really test your knowledge across the different spiritual practices and disciplines and to find out just how deep your knowledge goes. See how many you get right, and then try it with your friends and family too. But just remember, it’s only a bit of fun, and could even introduce you to your new favourite area of spirituality.

1 What sign of the zodiac is characterised by a crab?
A Taurus
B Gemini
C Cancer
D Sagittarius

2 Which crystal from the below specifically boosts abundance?
A Rose quartz
B Agate
C Citrine
D Selenite

3 What herb was traditionally given for mothers about to give birth in the past?
A Chamomile
B Rosemary
C Sage
D St John’s wort

4 Metta bhavana is a form of meditation from the Buddhist tradition believed to boost wellbeing and compassion, but what else is it known as?
A Loving-kindness meditation
B Compassionate meditation
C Heart-opening meditation
D Love and light meditation

5 Today there are two different tarot decks – one with 22 cards and one with 56 cards – but what are they known as?
A Major Taro and Minor Taro
B Major Arcana and Minor Arcana
C Major Trionfi and Minor Trionfi
D Major Suit and Minor Suit

6 Which chakra is represented by the colour blue?
A The root chakra
B The sacral chakra
C The heart chakra
D The throat chakra

7 If you were born on July 24th, what star sign would you be?
A Cancer
B Aries
C Pisces
D Leo

8 In yoga, kundalini – a form of primal energy – is said to be located where?
A The heart
B The base of the spine
C The brain
D The third eye

9 Where was Reiki first developed?
A Japan
B China
C India
D Malaysia

10 Smudging sticks are often used to cleanse areas of bad energy. What are they traditionally made with?
A Rosemary
B Nettle
C Sage
D Holy basil

11 At what stage in the lunar cycle are you encouraged to make your wishes?
A The full moon
B The new moon
C First quarter
D Third quarter

12 In astrology, which planet is linked to responsibilities, growth and
meaning in our lives?
A Venus
B Mars
C Mercury
D Saturn

13 When is the pagan festival of Imbolc traditionally celebrated?
A January
B February
C March
D April

14 Who is the head of the archangels?
A Michael
B Uriel
C Gabriel
D Raphael

15 Who wrote The Secret?
A Louise Hay
B Rebecca Campbell
C Deepak Chopra
D Rhonda Byrne

16 What is the key underlying principle of the Law of Attraction?
A The energy of the angels
B The balance of our chakras
C Having trust in the Universe
D The idea that what comes around, goes around

17 Which of these is not a form of divination?
A Dowsing
B Lithomancy
C Tasseoamancy
D Cupping

18 If you had trouble sleeping, which crystal from the below would you choose for your bedside table?
A Carnelian
B Hematite
C Lepidolite
D Fluorite

19 What flower represents spiritual wisdom?
A Daisy
B Lily
C Rose
D Violet

20 What is a pentacle?
A A talisman inscribed with magical symbols
B A wand made of cherry wood
C The symbol of a five-pointed star
D A double-edged dagger often used to cast a circle

Make a note of your answers and get the results here, no cheating!