This test is designed to score your results for the following 306 items, the first 27 of which scoring how closely you identify with a set of limiting subconscious beliefs for each Enneagram type (3 randomly chosen for each type), the next 27 of which scoring how closely you identify with a set of coping strategies employed as a result of having these subconscious beliefs (again, a random 3 of each type), the next 90 of which scoring you along a set of natural gifts and talents for each type (10 of each) and the last 162 of which scoring you along the three subtype descriptions for the nine types with 6 items chosen for each subtype: 3 positive items and 3 negative items. Because there are 846 items stored in the database, you will receive a random 306 of those 846 items whenever you take this test; your results are therefore subject to change upon a retest.
You can select five options per question, where the leftmost choice corresponds to "disagree/no" and the rightmost choice corresponds to "agree/yes." The three options in the middle correspond to only moderate preferences for each side, the middle option being specifically for "no preference for either side." To aid you in remembering this, "yes" and "no" have been labeled on their corresponding columns and have been colored appropriately.
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The following is a list of limiting subconscious beliefs for each type; please choose the appropriate choice for each belief.
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The following is a list of coping strategies for each type, where they focus their attention as a result of their subconscious beliefs; please choose the appropriate choice for each belief.
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#28 Focusing on the bright side, even in difficult situations
#29 Intense focus on tasks, goals, achievement, and success
#30 Being strong, and forceful if necessary, to gain respect
#31 Detach from feelings to prevent emotional overwhelm
#36 Being prepared emotionally for worst case situations
#37 Fitting in to society and working for common goals
#38 Having a strong sense of self and being self-assertive
#39 Being extremely loyal
#40 Seeing the flaws --' you have great critical powers
#41 "Mismatch," an NLP term meaning I look for and notice what is NOT present in any experience -- what is missing
#42 Minimizing hopes and expectations (that way you can't be disappointed)
#43 Tuning in to inner states and feelings to actualize the self
#44 Imagining and engaging in interesting activities
#45 Work exceptionally hard and compete to be the best
#46 Being passive-aggressive rather than directly confronting
#47 "Polarize," an NLP term meaning contrary/polar opposite thinking
#48 Being self-sufficient to limit dependency on others
#49 "Mirroring" others (matching mannerisms) in conversation to create wonderful rapport
#50 Being undemanding
#51 Suppressing negative, unpleasant and unlikable feelings
#52 Putting a positive reframe on negative experiences
#53 Giving (praise, affection, compliments, help, etc.) to get (love)
#54 Know how to present something in a compelling and acceptable way
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to perform and play a role well
#56 The ability to work hard, persevere and do whatever it takes to succeed
#57 The ability to act spontaneously and adapt quickly to changing situations
#58 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#59 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#60 The ability to put people at ease with my even-keeled presence, calmness and patience
#61 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#62 The ability to interact well with people interpersonally/socially (I can be very charming)
#63 The ability to plan (especially exciting things to do!)
#64 The ability to keep on top of things
#65 The ability to follow my heart, wherever it may lead
#66 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#67 The ability to do what I say I will do
#68 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#69 The ability to listen objectively and non-judgmentally and give unbiased advise
#70 The ability to listen well and empathize deeply with others
#71 The ability to focus and concentrate on a work task
#72 The ability to see the good in others even when they don't see it in themselves
#73 The ability to beautify any environment
#74 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#75 The ability to focus and concentrate fully when I'm on task
#76 The ability to learn quickly
#77 The ability to stay focused on my dreams, goals and desires and anticipate good things happening for me
#78 The ability to see the good in others
#79 The ability to create and provide stability and security for others
#80 The ability to nurture and cultivate love and kindness in others
#81 The ability to make people feel included and important
#82 The ability to go and go and go.... until I crash (like the Energizer bunny!)
#83 The ability to mobilize and marshal people to help others in need
#84 The ability to reveal deep, hidden, subtle truths about the human condition that have profound affects on people because they are experienced universally but unspoken of
#85 The ability to arouse enthusiasm and excitement in others for my products, services or projects (great for winning supporters, investors or followers)
#86 The ability to bring people together who I know could benefit one another
#87 The ability to set, plan, organize and achieve goals
#88 The ability to help other types get in touch with their deeper feelings
#89 The ability to detect when someone is being untruthful
#90 The ability to organize resources, prioritize tasks and follow through on work projects
#91 The ability to heed my conscience when making decisions
#92 The ability to help others grow and develop their potential
#93 The ability to motivate, persuade, convince and inspire people
#94 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
#95 The ability to analyze
#96 The ability to exercise rational judgment and objectivity when making decisions
#97 The ability to discipline myself, as necessary, to succeed
#98 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#99 The ability to endure hardships and difficult times (with my quiet strength and tenacity)
#100 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#101 The ability to share my findings with others (for my joy and their knowledge)
#102 The ability to move into focused action when known difficulties/problems arise
#103 The ability to network and make connections (with the goal of helping each other succeed)
#104 The ability to help people view life from a more universal, metaphysical perspective
#105 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#106 The ability to ensure the welfare of those I care about
#107 The ability to experiment, explore, question and make discoveries
#108 The ability to believe in myself, think positively and dream big
#109 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#110 The ability to stay open-minded, inquisitive and intellectually curious
#111 The ability to contemplate deeply, philosophize and understand abstract ideas and concepts
#112 The ability to quickly understand computers and technology
#113 The ability to see patterns and possibilities
#114 The ability to lead discussion groups and build teams
#115 The ability to put enormous energy, passion and intensity into whatever I do
#116 The ability to synthesize other peoples' ideas and present my own original ones
#117 The ability to courageously take risks, try new things and overcome or circumvent obstacles
#118 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#119 The ability to conceptually understand the fundamental principles of how anything works
#120 The ability to focus and concentrate deeply on projects that interest me
#121 The ability to create peace and harmony between people (and even countries)
#122 The ability to sacrifice immediate, personal gratification for the greater good of all
#123 The ability to cheer people up when they're down or just lighten the mood of others
#124 The ability to bring out the best in people by challenging them yet believing in them
#125 The ability to empathize with people and console and reassure them
#126 The ability to provide real care and support to others
#127 The ability to create financial independence (because of my strong desire not to be dependent on anyone)
#128 The ability to encourage, uplift, inspire and empower people
#129 The ability to network
#130 The ability to intuit and inwardly perceive other people's needs
#131 The ability to read people well and perceive what's not being said
#132 The ability to identify and utilize all available resources at my disposal
#133 The ability to work steadily and persistently toward my goals without giving up
#134 The ability to enforce [fair] rules imposed on others and break [unfair] rules imposed on me
#135 The ability to find humor in my own faults and foibles (and help others see humor in theirs)
#136 The ability to identify and make use of available resources in ingenious ways
#137 The ability to empower and encourage others to be strong and take charge of their life
#138 The ability to fight for truth and justice and stand up for what I believe in
#139 The ability to listen to people patiently, attentively and nonjudgmentally
#140 The ability to feel connected with others (and even one with the universe)
#141 The ability to serve and support others and worthy causes
#142 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#143 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
#144 The ability to remain a source of strength, stability, reliability and dependability for others despite extreme hardship or trying circumstances
The following is a list of statements taken from each subtype description. Please choose the appropriate choice for each item.
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#145 Can have fixated beliefs and paranoia about anyone who is not in alignment with your beliefs
#146 Can be envious of people who seem more fulfilled and happy in their love life
#147 Choose a safe career rather than risk doing what you love
#148 Can easily give away your power by becoming too accommodating to a group, a boss or a leader
#149 Expressing feelings that occur in the moment is difficult without having time to think about them
#150 Can be ingratiating and flattering to win other people's affections (and ensure your survival)
#151 Your goal is to keep your peace of mind and keep life comfortable --' at all costs!
#152 You are easily influenced by the people around you, so you like to make people happy so that you can stay happy (and avoid any kind of conflict)
#153 Are charismatic, passionate and truthful
#154 At worst, can become resigned, emotionally dead yet needy, depressed, angry and socially isolated
#155 Can be excellent at investing money and creating stability/security for yourself and loved ones
#156 Continually learning and into self-improvement
#157 Hard working, productive, time efficient, goal-oriented, pragmatic
#158 Expect others to know what you need
#159 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#160 Won't let their guard down until you feel safe to do so, when you really trust and respect someone
#161 Fear being rejected for who you really are
#162 A master networker and organizer who can bring people together that need each other's help
#163 Outgoing and sociable but like having a home base
#164 You (particularly if you were a man) can try to give the impression of being macho, virile, manly and tough
#165 Like to expose wrong-doing; willing to speak up and speak out
#166 Trust and privacy are big issues; don't want your partner discussing relationship issues with other people
#167 With your great intuition, can have excellent social skills, social sensitivities and great manners
#168 Tactful with good manners and a gracious way with people
#169 Are capable of bringing passion, intensity and excitement to your intimate relationship
#170 Can have anticipatory anxiety and fearful fantasies of worst-case scenarios
#171 Long for a soulmate to come along and sweep you off your feet; to save you from an ordinary life
#172 Energetic, practical, ambitious and hard working
#173 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#174 Often focus on maintaining your home and the stability of your home life
#175 Are highly suggestible and if you don't have good boundaries and morals, you can be promiscuous
#176 Can be rigid in their viewpoint
#177 May want the symbols of success (in the U.S. --' a fancy car; a nice, big house in the best neighborhood; designer clothes; name brands, etc.)
#178 Tend to retreat to the comfort and solitude of your home where you feel more safe and at ease
#179 Affectionate, nurturing
#180 At worst, anxiety attacks, work burnout and nervous breakdowns
#181 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#182 Can be possessive and demanding, intrusive and hovering
#183 Are able to deal with difficult, even painful, situations by choosing to see the positive that can come from any situation
#184 Run by your emotional whims; indulge in bad habits (excessive eating, drinking, staying up too late, love affairs, etc.) to make up for what is perceived to be missing and to assuage your emotional lows
#185 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#186 Pursue sexual conquests subconsciously believing they will bolster your self-esteem; they don't
#187 Can overspend
#188 Can get anxious and panicky when you think about losing your freedom
#189 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#190 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#191 Unrealistically high expectations, easily disappointed when others don't measure up
#192 Unconsciously yearning for the ideal partner perpetuates familiar feelings of lost love in childhood
#193 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#194 Can be dependent on and obedient to clear direction from authorities in charge
#195 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#196 Subconsciously believe that enough pleasureful experiences and possessions will bring you happiness
#197 Great at saving and investing money
#198 Obsessively think about their partner
#199 Are attracted to a strong, decisive, assertive partner that makes you feel more alive and secure but don't like it when your assertive partner is impatient or aggressive with you
#200 Often drawn to politics and/or journalism
#201 Excellent at pointing out angles, perspectives or viewpoints that others had not considered
#202 Sometimes you can unexpectedly leave/disappear for long periods of time without any notice
#203 Opinionated; believe you are the voice of the "truth"
#204 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#205 Seek adulation and recognition from others
#206 Easily get bored with mundane reality so you embellish it with fantasy, imagination & wishful thinking
#207 Are sociable, generous, friendly and extremely honorable with those you love
#208 Get anxious when anything interferes with or disturbs your enjoyable rituals
#210 Fear your erratic, emotionally reactive defiance and lashing out has ruined your intimate connections
#211 Fearing betrayal, you can cast aside a friend for even minor transgressions or oversights
#212 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#213 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#214 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#215 Get rebellious when people try to tell you that you should give up dreaming and be more practical
#216 You may like a partner to be strong and direct, to stand his/her ground against yourself
#217 Overprotective
#218 Are extremely loyal to and protective of people you care about
#219 Tend to be a good conversationalist and advice giver
#220 Can have a very difficult time letting go of a relationship once it is over
#221 Want desperately to be perfect and ideal in every way but can't play the different roles simultaneously
#222 At worst, can be an eccentric, isolated weirdo who is prone to delusional, obsessive paranoid thinking
#223 At worst, can be abusive, vengeful, sadistic or even commit crimes of passion
#224 By focusing so much of your energy on your partner you conveniently forget about yourself and don't have to worry about dealing with your repressed anger, anxiety or other instinctive energies
#225 Enjoy learning widely and broadly to understand what other experts in different fields have to say
#226 Child-like fear of not being able to make it on their own
#227 Attracted to those on their way up or socially influential
#228 At worst, you can be an intimidating bully, threatening thief and/or an uncaring megalomaniac
#229 Workaholism and strong identification with their work
#230 Are likely a workaholic because independence and security are extremely important to you
#231 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#232 Believe you are only as good as your achievements
#233 At worst, can be highly self-critical, antisocial and depressed, living with your shame in isolation
#234 Often love to cook for others
#235 Excellent social skills and great conversationalists
#236 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#237 Can avoid groups and organizations altogether while still caring about your social position and how you are seen by society
#238 Resent authority because you see it as unnecessary and just another restriction on your freedom
#239 Can be powerful and self-assertive
#240 Strong emphasis on fidelity
#241 Can see life as a struggle; may believe only the strong survive; can be hard-hearted, anti-social
#242 At worst, can be an antisocial crackpot propounding your provocative, even anarchistic views to others
#243 Have a large circle of friends that you share interests, activities and enthusiasms with
#244 Are passionate about life
#245 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#246 Extremely social, friendly and outgoing
#247 Desire recognition but fear being embarrassed, humiliated, ridiculed or rejected by probing eyes
#248 Provide financial security and stability to others
#249 Can be extremely social, entertaining, humorous and fun-loving
#250 You can lack a strong, unchanging sense of self and often live vicariously through others
#251 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#252 Underlying feelings of scarcity cause you to withdraw into privacy
#253 Polite and diplomatic; self-confident and ambitious
#254 Ambitious and hard working
#255 Can be a reformer, advocate and/or crusader
#256 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#257 Pride in ability to socially connect people and help others
#258 Can be self-deprecating, act vulnerable and bid to be rescued
#259 Fear being rejected
#260 Can be overly competitive and self-promoting
#261 Can focus intently on work or a cause you believe in wholeheartedly
#262 Stand up for what you believe in and fight for truth, fairness and justice
#263 Can be very open-hearted and merged with your partner at times
#264 Disciplined and regimented
#265 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#266 Can sometimes be indecisive about whether you want to belong to a group or not
#267 You foster a sense of unity and deep connection with people you are close to (like your partner, parents, children, friends, pets, etc.), and for some your spiritual teacher or even All That Is
#268 You like to get involved in groups that further social causes
#269 Can feel incapable of meeting the same standards that others in the group are capable of meeting and fear that your defectiveness will eventually be found out and you will be rejected by the group
#270 Want to make sure you always have what you need and aren't deprived, limited or constricted
#271 You avoid participating in group conflicts if at all possible
#272 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#273 Like time alone. Can be balanced with regard to own needs vs. others' needs
#274 Dislike feeling burdened by your obligations and responsibilities; wish you could escape
#275 Inner tension between wanting to connect with people vs. wanting to withdraw to be alone
#276 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#277 Want to be liked and approved of by everyone
#278 Often drawn to academia or science (but not always); may become an expert in their field
#279 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#280 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#281 Can sometimes use food for emotional consolation or to mindlessly numb out
#282 At worst, can be voyeuristic, kinky, sexually perverted and/or isolate yourself from society
#283 Healthy reformer qualities
#284 At worst, you are irresponsible, rebellious, seek constant variety and get involved with the wrong crowd
#285 At worst, you can become reckless a thrill-seeker, needing bigger and better experiences to get that rush of excitement you're looking for, like a drug addict who's built up a tolerance and needs more
#286 You can invite aggressive reactions to your belligerent reactions
#287 An honest fight/argument that brings out the truth allows you to feel closer to your partner