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.
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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.
$36. 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.
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So if a person is an Old Soul, who apparently has not interest in anything but spiritual inclination, how is he/she supposed to lead their life?
We are all guided by destiny. There is no freewill. Ask yourself – have you ever done anything without any reasons? The answer of course is no. But since reasons come before we act, it shows our past is controlling the present. This is the definition of destiny, which also means we do not have freewill at the present moment.
There is another very important aspect of destiny. All objects of the universe, including all living and nonliving objects, are continuously and simultaneously interactive with each other for all past, present, and future times. This creates a global destiny. We do not do anything alone, we do things together. Knowingly and unknowingly we are connected and responsible for everything together.
Observe that, destiny contradicts God. So there is no god. It also means that there is no good and bad, there is no morality concept. In nature we do not say – apple is good and orange is bad. Because of the same reason we cannot say Mr.X is good and Mr. Y is bad. Everything is destiny. There is no liberation, we must reincarnate, because we are also born for others, we are born to execute the global destiny of the universe. For more see https://theoryofsouls.wordpress.com/
I believe I have found my people–finally! Thank you so much for posting this.
As my search for spiritual fullfillmet contiued, I ran into this page, and scored 95 on the old soul test.
I have found it a struggle to find a group, family, and friends to be able to fully relate to since there are many generally-young souls, as I have witnessed throught this lifetime. Especially as a 17 year old, the older ,age-oriented, “authorities”(including family) have tried to put me down, which resulted in multiple depressions, since I know what the meaning of life is about, but many choose to not understand.. Although I have recovered from those harsh experiences, it is a struggle that I continue up to date. I am more enthusiastic in alot of aspects but the struggle, i feel, brings forth unmotivational energy..
As I did this test, I found the questions rather interesting.. since I felt they were asking questions in order for the questioneer to know me, rather than for me to know myself. The result, after reading the “soul-age” categories, motivated me into continuing my journey, in this life time, to find out(or maybe simply confirm)and fullfill the divine request that brought me to this specific life.
And for that, I Thank you, Mrs. Luna, for spreading your knowledge on the spiritual growth, practices, and enlightenment needed to stick to the righteous path. (:
I will follow your page on facebook and hopefully intrigue others to consider your teachings, and offerings. And hopefully find some hidden old-souls!
I came in at a 96% on the old soul. I was told even when I was very young and by many people that I was an old soul. Needless say, I didn’t fully understand then and I am just learning about this now at 53 years old.
Thank you, for sharing all the wonderful healing insight. :)
These five soul ages correspond to the ones used by “Michael”, a causal plane entity composed of 1050 ‘fragments’ (that’s us, folks, or will be :) ). Michael came to me in 1986 and offered me the opportunity to channel them, which I did for three years. Is the source of this information “Michael” or someone like them? Just curious; you caught my eye as I was passing.
I’m 12 and I got 76% in the old soul test.I always feel that am something too different than the children of my age.I find it much comfortable to talk to elders rather than the children of my age.I find their gossip quite boring.And also I love to be alone with nature rather than hanging out with friends participating in their stupid talks etc.And I just love your articles! They motivate me a lot.Keep it up..
Regards
Priya… ^_^
I’m 12 and I got 78% in the old soul test.I always felt that am something too different than my other friends.I find it more comfortable to talk with people much older than me rather than children of my age.I find their gossip quite boring.Thanks to your site through which I could clear my confusion, what kind of person really I am..And I appreciate them..They are too good.and motivate me a lot..Keep writing these fantastic articles…
Regards,
Priyanshi.. ^_^
is it possible for old soul to have alcoholic problems
I’m 28 and scored a 98 on the old soul test. Thank you for this. it has helped put a better perspective on things for me. I appreciate the work that you two do. Thank you.