Exposing the Animal You Will Be in Your Next Life
Many religions and philosophies believe that a human soul can reincarnate as an animal, with Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Theosophy being a few examples. In Buddhism, specifically, there’s the belief in Samsara (or Saṃsāra), which describes a cycle of reincarnation filled with suffering that continues until the soul is freed.
Now, we’re not here to explain reincarnation to you—if you’re reading this, you probably already know about it. Instead, we want to help you discover your spirit animal self based on your Big Five personality traits: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism.
We’ve designed a personality quiz that reveals which animal you might be in your next life based on your behavior and traits in this one. But before you take the quiz, let’s talk about the animals you’d love to reincarnate as and the ones you might want to avoid.
Best Animals to Reincarnate As
- Dog
- Cat
- Wolf
- Elephant
If you think about it, two types of animals make great candidates for reincarnation: those that have become close companions to humans and those that maintain their independence. Take dogs and cats, for instance—they’re ideal for a human soul to reincarnate into because they receive care and protection from people. On the other hand, animals like wolves and elephants are also solid options since they live in tight-knit groups and share strong family bonds, something a reincarnated human soul would appreciate.
Worst Animals to Reincarnate As
- Cockroach
- Sloth
- Tuna
- Chicken
Animals that humans see as food are probably the worst choices for reincarnation. Take tuna and chickens, for example—being reborn as one of these likely means a short, difficult life. The same goes for insects since most humans (and other animals) don’t get along with them. Then there are creatures like sloths or snails, where reincarnating into one would be like living in slow-motion misery.
Find Your Reincarnated Animal Self with a Fun Quiz
Still curious about which animal you might reincarnate as? Take our Animal Reincarnation Quiz to see how your personality aligns with the Big Five traits and find out which creature is suited to carry your soul. In just fifteen questions, we’ll reveal what you could be in your next life and explain why.
