What Galaxy Matches Your Soul?

By: Ian Fortey

Image: Yuichiro Chino/Moment/gettyimages

About This Quiz

It's very likely we will simply never know how many galaxies exist in our universe. The vastness of space is too great for humans to ever fully know, but what we do know is awfully impressive already. If there are 200 billion galaxies out there and each one has 100 billion stars like our own Milky Way, then you can just try to imagine how many stars are out there in the universe.

Once you try to wrap your head around that, you can try to imagine how many planets there must be orbiting each and every one of those stars. It's literally impossible to picture in your head, but it sure is interesting to try. The universe is just really, really big.

We know our own galaxy is pretty impressive. But what about all those other galaxies? They seem pretty interesting too. Maybe we don't know them all that well, but we do know a few things. Many of them have some unique characteristics that make them different from our own and each other. Like people, galaxies have a lot going on. Maybe one of those distant galaxies really clicks with who you are on a spiritual level. If you want to know which galaxy matches your soul, why not take the quiz and see what's out there?

If it's Friday night at 10:00 pm, what are you most likely to be doing?

Hanging out with my friends.

Texting someone and watching Netflix.
Hitting the dance floor.

Having a drink at home.

When you're in a job interview they always ask what your greatest strength is. What's your answer?

I'm a real people person.

I'm a fast learner.
I always give it my all.

I'm very experienced.

If you could get away for a week to just relax and have a stress-free time, where would you like to go?

Las Vegas, baby!

Mexico seems nice.
I've always wanted to go to Paris.

Someplace with a lot of history, like Egypt or Rome.

Sometimes later in life, we come to really love the stuff we discovered in high school. Which of these high school required reading books is your favorite?

"Animal Farm"

"Romeo and Juliet"
"The Great Gatsby"

"The Divine Comedy"

There's a whole world of cuisine out there for you to try. What's your favorite so far?

Good, old-fashioned American food!

Mexican
Indian

Chinese

If a friend calls you up early on a Sunday morning to ask for your help because they're moving that day, are you helping?

Of course!

I guess if it's a good friend.
If I didn't have any other plans that day.

Not on such short notice.

Camping can be fun sometimes, right? What's your favorite part of the camping experience?

S'mores are the best!

Just being out in the woods with friends.
Seeing the stars at night.

Getting away from the city.

Not every day can be sunny. What's your favorite kind of weather when the sun isn't shining?

I like fog.

The rain can be fun.
I like a nice, windy day.

I kind of like the snow.

If you could be reincarnated as any animal in the world, what do you think you'd like to come back as?

I think it'd be fun to be a lion.

I'd love to come back as a chimpanzee.
I'd want to be an eagle.

A nice, long-lived tortoise.

You need to have a connection with space if you really want to know what galaxy represents you. So what spacey sci-fi movie is your favorite?

"E.T."

"Star Wars"
"WALL-E"

"Aliens"

If we had the ability to go to another planet as easily as we go to another country, what planet would you visit?

Does the moon count?

Mars
Can I go to Io?

Pluto

Even if you're not really artistic, what kind of art would you like to try if you had the time to do it?

Painting

Ceramics
Photography

Sculpting

It's hard to not have fun at the beach. What would you like to be doing most while you're there?

Having a beach barbecue.

I think I'd go for a swim.
I'm just going to relax in the sun.

Maybe just go for a walk and collect some shells.

It's estimated that there are over one sextillion planets in the observable universe (that's a one with 21 zeros). Do you think there's life out there somewhere?

There's life here, there must be life somewhere else.

Seems impossible that there isn't.
I have no idea but I hope we're not alone.

Hard to say, there's no evidence of it anywhere yet.

Aside from salt and pepper, what do you think is the most important spice to have in your cupboard?

Garlic powder

Cinnamon
Cayenne pepper

Oregano

When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

An actor.

A police officer.
A firefighter.

An astronaut.

It's board game night! What's the best board game to play?

Cards Against Humanity

Clue
Scrabble

Chess

Everyone loves a trip to the fair if for no other reason than all the crazy food. What's your favorite fair food?

Deep-fried Mars bars are great!

I'm a funnel cake fan.
Have you ever had fried cheese? So good.

I have to go with a classic corn dog.

If you were to find yourself stranded on a deserted island, what one thing would you want to have with you? No, you can't have a boat.

It'd be nice to have someone to talk to.

Someplace comfy to sleep would be good.
Fire. I need fire.

I could use a library, I guess.

If you were going to enjoy a meal cooked by a famous TV chef, which chef would you choose?

Rachael Ray

Bobby Flay
Guy Fieri

Gordon Ramsay

There are so many beautiful terrains and landscapes all around the world. Which one is the most alluring to you?

I love the mountains.

I'm a fan of rain forests.
I like the desert.

The savanna is interesting to me.

A great place to have an adrenaline-rush of fun is on an amusement park ride. Which kind of ride do you like the most?

I'm a roller coaster fan.

A reverse bungee!
I kind of dig the bumper cars.

I like an old school Ferris wheel.

Sometimes an animal can connect with you better than any human friend. What kind of pet are you drawn to?

I'm a cat person.

I'm a dog person.
I really like reptiles.

I like small animals like guinea pigs and rabbits.

When you find yourself in a group of people you don't know very well, how do you usually act?

I want to be the center of everything.

I'll just be off to the side of the action.
I like to get everyone's attention.

I can be pretty distant.

There are some kinda obvious holidays that are hugely popular, but which underrated holiday do you really enjoy?

Arbor Day

Solstice
Cinco de Mayo

Chinese New Year

What do you think would make you happiest in life?

Spending my life with friends and family.

Finding a soulmate.
Becoming incredibly successful.

Traveling the world and seeing all I can see.

What kind of volunteer work do you think would be the most rewarding for you?

Helping animals.

Working with the homeless.
Organizing rallies and marches.

Working at an event to raise money for research.

If you had just one hour of free time in the middle of your day, what would you do with that hour?

Talk to some friends.

Play on my phone.
Go for a walk.

Read a book.

Do you have a favorite place for star-gazing?

Right in my own yard.

Just outside of town so I can see that contrast between the universe and where we live.
Honestly, I like the bright lights in the city, even if they mask the stars.

There's a place out in the country I like.

Do you think we're going to meet life from another world someday?

Honestly? I don't think so.

I really hope so.
Maybe not soon, but one day.

I have no doubt.

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