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 Being undemanding
#29 Dissociating from threatening events
#30 Tuning in to inner states and feelings to actualize the self
#31 Taking control of everything and everyone
#32 Manage time for maximum efficiency and productivity
#33 Imposing their will and truth on others (to stay in control)
#34 Seeking knowledge to explain life and feel safe
#35 Compartmentalize my life to protect privacy
#36 Detach from feelings to prevent emotional overwhelm
#37 Identifying the self with ever-changing feelings and moods
#38 Vigilance and alertness; looking for hidden agendas
#39 "Matching," an NLP term meaning you try to find commonality between yourself and others
#40 Protecting the weak, innocent and disadvantaged
#41 Avoiding negative feelings that bring life down
#42 Minimizing hopes and expectations (that way you can't be disappointed)
#43 Seeing the flaws --' you have great critical powers
#44 Can be extremely focused and work diligently
#45 Present a winning personality that people will admire
#46 Putting a positive reframe on negative experiences
#47 Comparing self to others and judging self and others
#48 Giving (praise, affection, compliments, help, etc.) to get (love)
#49 "Mismatch," an NLP term meaning I look for and notice what is NOT present in any experience -- what is missing
#50 Altering and adapting yourself to be more likeable and lovable
#51 Doubt/mistrust others; Test other's loyalty
#52 Indirectly displacing anger through correcting errors and/or championing social causes
#53 Being prepared emotionally for worst case situations
#54 Resilience --' bouncing back quickly after painful incidents
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#56 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#57 The ability to brainstorm and create multiple options to solve a problem
#58 The ability to keep personal information confidential (important for most occupations)
#59 The ability to pull myself up by my own bootstraps
#60 The ability to enforce [fair] rules imposed on others and break [unfair] rules imposed on me
#61 The ability to see the good in others
#62 The ability to ensure the welfare of those I care about
#63 The ability to bring out the best in people by challenging them yet believing in them
#64 The ability to build rapport and trust with anyone by being genuinely interested in them
#65 The ability to adapt, accommodate, "go with the flow" and "live-and-let-live"
#66 The ability to work steadily and persistently toward my goals without giving up
#67 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
#68 The ability to serve and support others and worthy causes
#69 The ability to work hard, persevere and do whatever it takes to succeed
#70 The ability to cheer people up when they're down or just lighten the mood of others
#71 The ability to multitask (example: ride lifecycle, watch news, read newspaper (business section first?), and network or do business on the cell phone..... at 5:00 am)
#72 The ability to keep my word and do what I say I will do
#73 The ability to observe life impartially and see it from multiple, abstract perspectives
#74 The ability to accept/appreciate differences and go with the flow
#75 The ability to act spontaneously and adapt quickly to changing situations
#76 The ability to see the bright side of any problem or situation
#77 The ability to take initiative/action and get things done (and get things done quickly)
#78 The ability to listen to people patiently, attentively and nonjudgmentally
#79 The ability to contemplate deeply, philosophize and understand abstract ideas and concepts
#80 The ability to offer hospitality
#81 The ability to protect, guard, defend and keep people safe from harm
#82 The ability to courageously take risks, try new things and overcome or circumvent obstacles
#83 The ability to help other types get in touch with their deeper feelings
#84 The ability to give my word and honor it, come hell or high water!
#85 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#86 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#87 The ability to follow my heart, wherever it may lead
#88 The ability to look for the positive in any situation
#89 The ability to notice flaws, discrepancies, inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions
#90 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
#91 The ability to seek to understand myself deeply (and then help humanity do the same)
#92 The ability to focus and concentrate deeply on projects that interest me
#93 The ability to pay careful attention to details
#94 The ability to network
#95 The ability to improve myself and my work over time (a commitment to excellence)
#96 The ability to see life in a highly unique, otherworldly, idiosyncratic, and often spiritual way
#97 The ability to identify and utilize all available resources at my disposal
#98 The ability to conceptually understand the fundamental principles of how anything works
#99 The ability to detect when someone is being untruthful
#100 The ability to debate and critique
#101 The ability to make people feel included and important
#102 The ability to comfort, support and empathize with others
#103 The ability to stay focused on my dreams, goals and desires and anticipate good things happening for me
#104 The ability to work well with my hands, with tools and with possibly machinery
#105 The ability to cooperate, collaborate and create harmonious relationships with others
#106 The ability to quickly understand computers and technology
#107 The ability to plan (especially exciting things to do!)
#108 The ability to encourage, uplift, inspire and empower people
#109 The ability to inspect, scrutinize and examine something carefully and thoroughly
#110 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of loyalty, duty and commitment
#111 The ability to think systematically and approach problems carefully and methodically
#112 The ability to put people at ease with my even-keeled presence, calmness and patience
#113 The ability to run my own business successfully
#114 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#115 The ability to sacrifice immediate, personal gratification for the greater good of all
#116 The ability to focus and concentrate fully when I'm on task
#117 The ability to accept enormous responsibility and solve difficult problems
#118 The ability to move into focused action when known difficulties/problems arise
#119 The ability to interact well with people interpersonally/socially (I can be very charming)
#120 The ability to broadly comprehend a subject while penetrating it deeply (and in great detail!)
#121 The ability to protect people and create security and stability for them
#122 The ability to provide real care and support to others
#123 The ability to beautify any environment
#124 The ability to investigate, inquire and research
#125 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#126 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical!)
#127 The ability to believe in myself, think positively and dream big
#128 The ability to see the good in others even when they don't see it in themselves
#129 The ability to help people relax, see the big picture, and put things in perspective
#130 The ability to direct my own life and not be swayed, influenced or coerced by others
#131 The ability to focus and concentrate on a work task
#132 The ability to adapt well to sudden changes and shift gears quickly to stay on top of things
#133 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#134 The ability to set, plan, organize and achieve goals
#135 The ability to discipline myself to achieve my goals
#136 The ability to invent new theories, models or systems to solve problems
#137 The ability to tune in to my inner states, subconscious feelings and impulses
#138 The ability to remain a source of strength, stability, reliability and dependability for others despite extreme hardship or trying circumstances
#139 The ability to win friends and influence people (it's great when I'm running for election, interviewing or auditioning for a part)
#140 The ability to learn quickly and do many different things well (can be a blessing or a curse)
#141 The ability to anticipate wonderful things happening for me
#142 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of integrity and hard work ethic
#143 The ability to speak my mind and inspire others to do the same
#144 The ability to express myself creatively through art such as music, painting, dance, etc.
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 As you become less healthy you can become a scheming swindler, full of hot air and empty promises
#146 Since you can feel lost without a partner, you believe you find your personal identity by merging your life with your partner's; "my life" becomes "our life," but at the cost of my independence
#147 Often drawn to politics and/or journalism
#148 Fear you won't be able to survive or will be on the streets without support from your friends and family
#149 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#150 Can be a workaholic
#151 Test limits and boundaries with your friends initially to see if they are loyal, honorable and trustworthy
#152 Can be tender, vulnerable and sweet but also competitive, demanding, aggressive and pushy
#153 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)
#154 Healthy reformer qualities
#155 Crave yet fear intimacy due to hidden feelings of undesirability
#156 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#157 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#158 Can fall in and out of love often, trying your best to avoid a boring life
#159 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#160 At worst, can be an eccentric, isolated weirdo who is prone to delusional, obsessive paranoid thinking
#161 Child-like fear of not being able to make it on their own
#162 Charismatic and charming; outgoing and personable
#163 Can avoid groups and organizations altogether while still caring about your social position and how you are seen by society
#164 You can long for the ideal romantic union with a partner
#165 Not very adaptable; see things as black and white
#166 Often will stay on the periphery or the fringe of group involvement so you don't have to fully commit
#167 Obsessively think about their partner
#168 Overprotective
#169 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.)
#170 Energetic, practical, ambitious and hard working
#171 Enjoy fantasizing about all the magical adventures and interesting conversations you would have with your new romantic interest, even if they are married or have a partner already
#172 Like time alone. Can be balanced with regard to own needs vs. others' needs
#173 Conscientious about planning for the future, for yourself and loved ones
#174 You may like a partner to be strong and direct, to stand his/her ground against yourself
#175 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#176 You have great self-respect; if you are ever betrayed, you will cut that person out of your life
#177 Can be depressed, paranoid and aggressive toward the very people you are looking to for security
#178 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#179 Go after what you want
#180 May aggressively pursue and overcome all obstacles/objections when you really like and want someone
#181 Like to help others with their material and physical needs
#182 Can become passive-aggressive when you're frustrated at yourself or with unfair authority figures
#183 Can be overly protective of your time, money, space and energy output
#184 Tactful with good manners and a gracious way with people
#185 Easily feel ashamed/frustrated for not being able to live up to your own vision of your ideal self
#186 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#187 Strong fears of rejection and abandonment; you have serious doubts about your desirability
#188 Like to check in with family, friends, coworkers, etc. before making decisions to get agreement, consensus and support that you are making the right choice or doing the right thing
#189 Like to know your partner's personal thoughts, feelings and desires, and like sharing their own
#190 Have too high expectations of self and others
#191 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#192 Your underlying fear is that you won't be able to take care of yourself, won't have the inner resources, capability, power or life skills to manage if something goes wrong
#193 You can completely lack discernment and get involved in risky love affairs, flirt with danger or live on the edge in other ways to feel fully alive; excessive living can lead to burn-out and depression
#194 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#195 At worst, can be vindictive, promiscuous, jealous, exhibitionistic or even rageful
#196 Tend to be lusty in love; can be competitive, impulsive and impatient too
#197 Are willing to confront people who take advantage of your kindness and charity
#198 Can be rigid in their viewpoint
#199 Can see life as a struggle; may believe only the strong survive; can be hard-hearted, anti-social
#200 Get rebellious when people try to tell you that you should give up dreaming and be more practical
#201 Are resilient; you can reframe disappointments and look to future possibilities for happiness
#202 Want money and power to be able to insure your own well being and that of loved ones
#203 Consider your home as somewhat like a castle, island, fortress or barrier of safety to protect yourself against the dangers of the outside world
#204 Polite and diplomatic; self-confident and ambitious
#205 Can feel as though other people have what is missing in your life
#206 Can have explosive emotional reactions when your connection with important others is threatened
#207 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#208 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#209 Often struggle in your relationships because you are so private, independent and emotionally detached
#210 Good team players, get along well with others
#211 Strong sense of social responsibility
#212 Once friends have proven themselves trustworthy, they are considered part of your inner circle
#213 Get along well with individuals and groups that are very different from each other
#214 Some can neglect relationships and/or health due to heavy workload
#215 You may like a more withdrawn type of partner that you can mold
#216 Want to make sure you always have what you need and aren't deprived, limited or constricted
#218 Dislike inequality amongst people so strive for an egalitarian group structure --' no leaders, no followers
#219 Witty and very genuine
#220 Often feel socially inept or inadequate --' handle by being outwardly charming or just blending in
#221 Like a good heated debate or argument every once in a while with your partner
#222 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#223 Feel a sense of entitlement to get their essential needs met too
#224 You sometimes have inner tension between wanting to merge vs. wanting to keep your autonomy
#225 Are self-reliant and independent
#226 Tend to collect things you never use "just in case you ever need it" and because you are chronically indecisive about what you should throw away and what you shouldn't so you keep everything
#227 Can focus intently on work or a cause you believe in wholeheartedly
#228 Your goal is to keep your peace of mind and keep life comfortable --' at all costs!
#229 Set personal goals regularly and don't sweep problems under the rug
#230 Overly concerned with getting credentials and judging people by their credentials (degrees, titles, etc.)
#231 You avoid participating in group conflicts if at all possible
#232 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#233 Charming, upbeat, entertaining; a gracious host and hostess
#234 Have hidden expectations of love being returned
#235 Often drawn to academia or science (but not always); may become an expert in their field
#236 Look to trusted others for reassurance and protection rather than to yourself
#237 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#238 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#239 Expressing feelings that occur in the moment is difficult without having time to think about them
#240 Meaningful objects, such as antiques or art, can appease romantic desires and longings
#241 Fear being able to live up to the image you are projecting
#242 Try to hide your fears behind exaggerated strength (especially men)
#243 Have a large circle of friends that you share interests, activities and enthusiasms with
#244 Your fear of material deprivation can cause a preoccupation with wanting comfort, especially at home
#245 If you feel misunderstood or rejected in any way you can become quite emotionally distant
#246 Attracted to those on their way up or socially influential
#247 Socially compare yourself with others; you're strongly identified with your social role
#248 Work long hours to preserve their security and mitigate anxiety
#249 Disciplined and regimented
#250 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#251 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#252 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
#253 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#254 Can be neglectful of important responsibilities and obligations
#255 Affectionate, nurturing
#256 Group involvement helps you to structure the use of your time better
#257 Can expect preferential treatment for love and attention given to others
#258 Enjoy learning widely and broadly to understand what other experts in different fields have to say
#259 May even take credit for others' work and/or exaggerate their success/fame/wealth
#260 Can be too self-contained, self-destructive, self-defeating, irresponsible and completely autonomous
#261 Can be extremely suspicious and fear betrayal
#262 You like to get involved in groups that further social causes
#263 Minor discomforts can seem unbearable --' room temp. too hot or cold, lighting to bright or dim, etc.
#264 Desire to find the perfect, ideal partner
#265 Can't stand being in confined places (like an elevator, crawl space) or confined by a relationship or job
#266 Supportive and forgiving
#267 Can get scattered, over-extended and over-committed
#268 Dislike feeling burdened by your obligations and responsibilities; wish you could escape
#269 At worst, can be an antisocial crackpot propounding your provocative, even anarchistic views to others
#270 Excellent at pointing out angles, perspectives or viewpoints that others had not considered
#271 Can aggressively and relentlessly go after what you want (to keep anxiety repressed)
#272 Flattering, ingratiating, seductive
#273 Interested in physical and material well being
#274 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#275 So focused on goals, mission, purpose that you can't relate to people
#276 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#277 Great at organizing meetings, facilitating projects
#278 At worst, can become resigned, emotionally dead yet needy, depressed, angry and socially isolated
#279 Strong emphasis on fidelity
#280 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#281 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#282 Outgoing and sociable but like having a home base
#283 Insecure, possessive and jealous (strong fear of abandonment)
#284 Ambitious and hard working
#285 Can have trouble setting your own goals and following through with your innermost intentions
#286 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#287 Inner tension between social responsibility to others vs. a strong desire for excitement, adventure, fun
#288 Having prestige and a good reputation is very important
#289 You try to ensure that everyone around you or with you has a good time
#290 Resent authority because you see it as unnecessary and just another restriction on your freedom
#291 Trust and privacy are big issues; don't want your partner discussing relationship issues with other people
#292 Fearing betrayal, you can cast aside a friend for even minor transgressions or oversights
#293 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#294 Want to know everything about your partner -- body, mind and soul; no secret is too sacred
#295 Hard working, productive, time efficient, goal-oriented, pragmatic
#296 Once you create powerful bonds of camaraderie with close friends, you can let your true feelings show
#297 Have a wide-ranging curiosity and are likely multitalented
#298 At worst, can be obsessed with someone; stalking; fatal attractions
#299 Inner tension between wanting privacy/alone time vs. wanting intense, intimate connection with partner
#300 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#301 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#302 Test others to appraise your character, inner strength and fortitude
#303 Are passionate about life
#304 Responsible and security conscious
#305 Your love life can be tempestuous, dramatic, turbulent, stormy, etc. --' you can reject/disdain your partner by focusing on the flaws but then miss the great qualities and want him/her back
#306 Tend to be a good conversationalist and advice giver
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.