They say life is a “journey”, a “school” and is here to teach us “important lessons”. But why?
Have you ever considered the possibility that the lessons we learn and wisdom we accumulate in this life, extends into other lives? Is it perhaps possible that our life is not the only journey of experience, advancement and maturing – but the whole of conscious existence is?
Is it possible that reincarnation, also known as metempsychosis, is responsible for the tremendous range of world views, instinctual drives and essential life decisions we make?
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What makes us so different from one another? What makes one person wise beyond their years, another driven by power, and another childlike, despite their age?
Regardless of whether you believe in, or entertain the possibility of reincarnation or not, you will find that the following Soul Ages theory applies to the vast variety of people in your life.
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What Exactly is a “Soul Age”?
According to the Soul Age theory, man doesn’t have simply one shot at living and learning. He has multiple lifetimes in which to grow, learn and mature.
Soul Ages are based on the different levels of advancement a soul obtains throughout its reincarnational journey (inspired by the Michael’s teachings framework). As a person progresses through the hierarchy, paying off karma as he or she advances, it is said that he or she is free to return to universal and infinite consciousness at the end, achieving final liberation.
Some call this the state of “nirvana”, others “heaven” and others “paradise”.
The 5 Soul Ages
Understanding the different levels people exist on is a useful way of developing empathy, understanding and insight. Also, these are all essential keys to enhancing the connection we have with our souls through inner work.
Below are the 5 Soul Ages in order from ‘beginner’, to ‘intermediate’, and then to ‘advanced’. You’ll also discover the sixth Soul Age which transcends all others: the Elder Soul.
1. Infant Souls
Primary Focus: Being alive.
Lessons To Learn: Basic life skills, survival, mortality, physicality.
Age Comparison: 0 – 4
Key Characteristics: Raw, untamed, playful, excitable, unsophisticated, tribal, cautious, childlike, group-reliant, hunter-gatherers.
Also known as Newborn Souls, these people are often perceived by others as being ignorant, childish and innocent to the complexities of life. Possessing a very simplistic understanding of life, and a genuinely guileless approach to the world, Newborn Souls find it hard to adapt to ‘civilized society’. Instead, they prefer familiar clans, tribes and groups of people in wild, untamed environments. If this sounds like you, take the Infant Soul Test.
2. Baby Souls
Primary Focus: Belonging.
Lessons To Learn: Social structure, rules, roles, human relations.
Age Comparison: 4 – 13
Key Characteristics: Compliant, regimented, dutiful, role-defined, absolutist, disciplined, traditional, strong values.
Also known as Child Souls, these people seek to make meaning, order and stability out of the chaotic and uncertain nature of life. Perceived by other people as being clean, modest and rigid, Child Souls tend to be very conservative, religious and rule-bound. The Child Soul’s beliefs and senses of self are defined by their culture and traditional moral or religious system. If this sounds like you, take the Baby Soul Test.
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3. Young Souls
Primary Focus: Independence.
Lessons To Learn: Personal-advancement, free will, personal-achievement.
Age Comparison: 13 – 29
Key Characteristics: Ambitious, competitive, innovative, material gain, enterprise, freedom, individualism, self-centered, self-expression.
Also called Teenage Souls, these people often live by the maxim “my way or the highway”. The Teenage Soul, similar to an adolescent, seeks independence, social status and material gain. Essentially, these people are agents of change and are responsible for many of the greatest advancements in the world. Driven and externally focused, Teenage Souls tend to be “workaholics”. If this sounds like you, take the Young Soul Test.
4. Mature Souls
Primary Focus: Interpersonal harmony.
Lessons To Learn: Empathy, psychological stability, interdependence, self-awareness, relationships.
Age Comparison: 29 – 55
Key Characteristics: Sensitive, inquisitive, neurotic, diplomatic, introspective, egalitarian, cooperative.
Also known as Adult Souls, these people enter life seeking interpersonal and psychological harmony. Adult Souls are often perceived as being neurotic but caring. Focusing on the inner world, these people often struggle with the complexities and subtleties of life. The mature soul is liberal, relationship-orientated and visionary. Life is no longer about survival, role-filling or material gain for the Adult Soul, but about understanding, empathy and camaraderie. If this sounds like you, take the Mature Soul Test.
5. Old Souls
Primary Focus: Spiritual fulfillment.
Lessons To Learn: Non-attachment, autonomy, wise counsel, spiritual awareness.
Age Comparison: 56+
Key Characteristics: Solitary, spiritual, detached, philosophical, humanitarian, tired, unmotivated, empathetic.
Right at the end of the reincarnational cycle comes the Old Soul. Having already experienced the previous 4 stages of existence, the Old Soul has a well-rounded knowledge of society, relationships and the world at large. At this point, the Old Soul finds day to day life very uninteresting, and little can surprise or compromise their self-assurance. Relaxed and philosophical about life, Old Souls radiate depth, calmness and wisdom. The Old Souls focus is on self-actualization and self-fulfillment. To the Old Soul, life is an interconnected tapestry – one of which they strive to become One with. If this sounds like you, take the Old Soul Test.
6. Elder Souls
Elder Souls are the completion of the Soul Age cycle. An Elder Soul is an Awakened Being who has gone through a spiritual awakening and reunited with and embodied his or her True Divine Nature. In our society, we often refer to Elder Souls as “enlightened” or “spiritual Masters.” Read more about Elder Souls.
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Although most people don’t fit strictly within each category, often overlapping others, many people tend to inhabit one Soul Age more than the other.
Which Soul Age are you? I’d love to know below!
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I’ve taken every test and so far I’m every type of soal, except for young.I believe I got a 75 percent on mature soal, and 73 on being an old soal.these were the highest percents.
I feel like I’m on the split of Mature and Old. Thoughts?
Scored 100% old soul. God I can’t wait to get off this terra firma. Last incarnation baby! One time, on a deep Ayahuasca journey, I had the distinct sensation of being thousands of years old. An ancient point of light. To think I was a 30 yr old human male was a laughable joke. An absurd notion. And from that point on, I’ve firmly believed in reincarnation.
hi there ime not that good in words i did all 4 of what soul age test and i scored 79 on infant soul 49on young soul 72on mature and 82 on old soul so that makes me aN old soul all my life ive been lokin for the meaning of life and where do we go when we pas over i strongly belive that there is a higher power like good and evil god and the devill what do you think about that topic ?? sometimes i think ime crazy
i would like to learn more about life and death .hope to learn more and more
Alright I scored 82 on Old Soul but also 75 on Mature Soul. So which am I?
Overall I feel wiser and detached than most but some might say this is because I am a Scholar. I like to earn sufficient money to provide for my family (like a Mature soul) but prefer to do this as a consultant, free from the corporate hierarchies (like an Old soul).
Is it harder for a Scholar to know if they’re Mature or Old?
I’m 28. I took all five tests, and scored within a roughly 20-point range on all five. I scored 60 on Infant, 45 on Baby, 55 on Young, 65 on Mature and 67 on Old. I have traits of all five categories, and most say that I’m both beyond old and an infant of my own timeline. I’ve always wondered whether it was possible to be several soul ages at once; in my case it would fit.
I’m an empath of multiple types with strong receptivity to others’ souls, not bodies or minds. INTJ on the MBTI scale. And to be honest, I feel like I’m wasting my time. Life means very little to me anymore. I want what I feel and sense beyond all this. More than anything, I want to go home–but I’m not sure “home” exists anymore. I’m not sure if “home” ever existed.
I got a 67 percent for the Old Souls test, and a 79 percent for the Mature Souls test. And I’m 18. Is it possible to have more than one Soul Age?
I got 81% old soul…since we are all a part of one whole, wouldn’t we all be the same? Edit…85% mature!
I am an old soul. I knew that but I wanted to see what the quiz said. 1 sign of being an old soul that I don’t actually have is feeling old. I don’t feel old at all.
I got a 96 on the old soul test- failed the others… But I already knew I was an old soul. People tell me and my husband all the time that we are the most calm and happy people they know. That they wish they could bottle our attitudes and sell it. That we are an inspiration to them to control their emotions. I never share information like this though because it feels like bragging which I usually do not partake in, however it seemed like an ok place to share ☺️