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 Explaining and justifying own inappropriate behavior (rationalizing)
#29 Detach from feelings to prevent emotional overwhelm
#30 Indirectly displacing anger through correcting errors and/or championing social causes
#31 Being undemanding
#32 Being self-controlled
#33 Denying any personal vulnerability or weakness
#34 Overusing imagination to fantasize about ideal situations
#35 Winning important others over with kindness, charm and seduction
#36 Identifying the self with ever-changing feelings and moods
#37 Repress feelings for maximum performance and results
#38 "Matching," an NLP term meaning you try to find commonality between yourself and others
#39 Being warm/pleasing to disarm potential hostility
#40 "Polarize," an NLP term meaning contrary/polar opposite thinking
#41 Minimizing hopes and expectations (that way you can't be disappointed)
#42 Imagining and engaging in interesting activities
#43 Fighting perceived injustices
#44 Seeing everyone else's point of view
#45 Moving on to something better when stuck in pain
#46 Meet challenges by being extremely adaptable -- I adjust my behavior and affect to meet expectations and succeed
#47 Getting things "right" (your own inner critic berates you if you don't)
#48 Sacrificing your own needs to care for others
#49 Compartmentalize my life to protect privacy
#50 Manage time for maximum efficiency and productivity
#51 Vigilance and alertness; looking for hidden agendas
#52 Being prepared emotionally for worst case situations
#53 Natural Socratic method of questioning to get to truth
#54 Protecting the weak, innocent and disadvantaged
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to contemplate deeply, philosophize and understand abstract ideas and concepts
#56 The ability to encourage, uplift, inspire and empower people
#57 The ability to advocate and promote people or causes I am passionate about
#58 The ability to initiate, lead and take action to succeed
#59 The ability to speak my mind and inspire others to do the same
#60 The ability to see the bright side of any problem or situation
#61 The ability to lead discussion groups and build teams
#62 The ability to understand what motivates people
#63 The ability to notice flaws, discrepancies, inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions
#64 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#65 The ability to "learn more to earn more" -- I naturally want to stay on the cutting edge of breakthrough success technology
#66 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#67 The ability to enforce policies and procedures and speak up against dishonesty/unfairness
#68 The ability to go and go and go.... until I crash (like the Energizer bunny!)
#69 The ability to detect when someone is being untruthful
#70 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical)
#71 The ability to organize resources, prioritize tasks and follow through on work projects
#72 The ability to remain a source of strength, stability, reliability and dependability for others despite extreme hardship or trying circumstances
#73 The ability to cheer people up when they're down or just lighten the mood of others
#74 The ability to brainstorm and create multiple options to solve a problem
#75 The ability to think logically and analytically (and make decisions that way)
#76 The ability to heed my conscience when making decisions
#77 The ability to size people up quickly and figure out their weaknesses
#78 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#79 The ability to look for and find meaning in every experience, especially the painful ones
#80 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#81 The ability to inspect products, services, or processes to evaluate their quality or performance
#82 The ability to express myself creatively through art such as music, painting, dance, etc.
#83 The ability to give my word and honor it, come hell or high water!
#84 The ability to share my findings with others (for my joy and their knowledge)
#85 The ability to synthesize other peoples' ideas and present my own original ones
#86 The ability to create financial independence (because of my strong desire not to be dependent on anyone)
#87 The ability to follow my heart, wherever it may lead
#88 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#89 The ability to work long and hard on anything that captures my interest/imagination
#90 The ability to tune in to my inner states, subconscious feelings and impulses
#91 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
#92 The ability to motivate, persuade, convince and inspire people
#93 The ability to interact well with people interpersonally/socially (I can be very charming)
#94 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#95 The ability to help people view life from a more universal, metaphysical perspective
#96 The ability to "think outside the box" and envision exciting, creative and novel ideas
#97 The ability to invent new theories, models or systems to solve problems
#98 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#99 The ability to create an ambiance of romance
#100 The ability to make people feel included and important
#101 The ability to mediate conflicts and disagreements between people; to harmonize
#102 The ability to create "works of art" (term used broadly) that are beautiful, poetic, touching
#103 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#104 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#105 The ability to find humor in my own faults and foibles (and help others see humor in theirs)
#106 The ability to notice what is illogical, inconsistent, impractical or inefficient
#107 The ability to read people well and perceive what's not being said
#108 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)
#109 The ability to empathize with people and console and reassure them
#110 The ability to empower and encourage others to be strong and take charge of their life
#111 The ability to discipline myself, as necessary, to succeed
#112 The ability to produce positive change in the world (with my vision, compassion and strength)
#113 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
#114 The ability to work well with my hands, with tools and with possibly machinery
#115 The ability to put people at ease with my even-keeled presence, calmness and patience
#116 The ability to feel things deeply and share the depths of my soul with others, warts and all
#117 The ability to investigate, inquire and research
#118 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#119 The ability to see the big picture and develop long-range strategic goals
#120 The ability to help people relax, see the big picture, and put things in perspective
#121 The ability to bring people together to create community and a family-like environment
#122 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#123 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#124 The ability to listen compassionately and allow people to feel understood
#125 The ability to praise people and make them feel good about themselves
#126 The ability to plan and then execute the plan to achieve my lofty goals (I have big dreams!)
#127 The ability to provide real care and support to others
#128 The ability to experiment, explore, question and make discoveries
#129 The ability to feel connected with others (and even one with the universe)
#130 The ability to move into focused action when known difficulties/problems arise
#131 The ability to see the good in others
#132 The ability to network, communicate and interact well in interpersonal/social situations
#133 The ability to keep on top of things
#134 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
#135 The ability to identify and capitalize on good ideas and turn them into profit
#136 The ability to stay focused on my dreams, goals and desires and anticipate good things happening for me
#137 The ability to communicate with and care for animals (some Nines are gifted with animals)
#138 The ability to keep my word and do what I say I will do
#139 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
#140 The ability to protect people and create security and stability for them
#141 The ability to learn quickly
#142 The ability to see the big picture and the implications of my actions and ideas
#143 The ability to stay open-minded, inquisitive and intellectually curious
#144 The ability to arouse enthusiasm and excitement in others for my products, services or projects (great for winning supporters, investors or followers)
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 Great at saving and investing money
#146 Go after what you want
#147 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#148 Embody the "life of the party" type who gets drunk and disorderly, especially when young and single
#149 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#150 Try to avoid the meaninglessness of a mundane existence by living on the edge and taking risks
#151 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#152 Cultivate whatever qualities valued others find appealing and desirable
#153 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
#154 Want to be liked and approved of by everyone
#155 Self-inhibited, repress your own wants/needs (and resent others for it)
#156 Are highly suggestible and if you don't have good boundaries and morals, you can be promiscuous
#157 Take criticism very personally
#158 Often love to cook for others
#159 Due to social shame, you can believe you don't know how to function like normal people
#160 Obsessively think about their partner
#161 Analyze decisions to death before making them to avoid making mistakes or jeopardizing your safety
#162 Disciplined and regimented
#163 Ambitious and hard working
#164 Crave yet fear intimacy due to hidden feelings of undesirability
#165 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#166 You can lack a strong, unchanging sense of self and often live vicariously through others
#167 Group involvement helps you to structure the use of your time better
#168 Subconsciously rationalize that if someone loves you for your beauty then when they find out what a nervous wreck underneath you are, they might still keep you because they love you already anyway
#169 Can expect preferential treatment for love and attention given to others
#170 Disengage from your partner to be alone after an intense engagement, which can confuse your partner
#171 Can be so out of touch with your true self that you don't even know what you want
#172 An honest fight/argument that brings out the truth allows you to feel closer to your partner
#173 Help other people feel happy by sharing your deep gratitude and enjoyment of life
#174 Do whatever it takes to "win over" people, especially a romantic interest (won't take no for an answer)
#175 Black and white thinking can cause you to hold grudges against people for small disagreements
#176 Can be self-righteous
#177 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#178 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#179 Can be too self-contained, self-destructive, self-defeating, irresponsible and completely autonomous
#180 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#181 Self-reliant and independent
#182 Can be a reformer, advocate and/or crusader
#183 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#184 Socially compare yourself with others; you're strongly identified with your social role
#185 Get rebellious when people try to tell you that you should give up dreaming and be more practical
#186 Get angry when your partner withholds information from you during a fight/argument -- you want your partner to be direct and honest and not withhold their thoughts or emotions from you
#187 Passionate
#188 Once friends have proven themselves trustworthy, they are considered part of your inner circle
#189 Hide your neediness behind giving
#190 Dislike inequality amongst people so strive for an egalitarian group structure --' no leaders, no followers
#191 Fearful of standing out and consequently have difficulty striving for your own success
#192 Not very adaptable; see things as black and white
#193 Can become passive-aggressive when you're frustrated at yourself or with unfair authority figures
#194 Want to know everything about your partner -- body, mind and soul; no secret is too sacred
#195 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#196 Embody the phrase "the grass is greener on the other side of the fence."
#197 Procrastination
#198 Withdraw into your lair because you easily feel drained by being around people too much
#199 Often have a strong sex drive (which helps you get involved in and stick with a relationship)
#200 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#201 Affectionate, nurturing
#202 Can be depressed, paranoid and aggressive toward the very people you are looking to for security
#203 Are looking for the ideal partner who doesn't recoil from your intensity, social awkwardness or shyness
#204 Can envy or resent the very qualities in your mate you originally admired or wanted in yourself
#205 Maintain social standards of appropriateness at all times, even when speaking out is necessary
#206 Set personal goals regularly and don't sweep problems under the rug
#207 Want to be envied for having a picture perfect relationship with a successful, attractive, prestigious mate
#208 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
#209 Are often talkative and enjoy a good debate, especially about politics, the economy, sports or leadership
#210 Inner tension between wanting to fit in, be accepted and belong yet still be special, unique and stand out
#211 Have an interest in the group's welfare because you feel the group's welfare is connected to your own
#212 At worst, you can spend out of control (possibly gambling as well), indulge their senses excessively (food, drink, drugs, sex, etc.) and push your bodies regularly to the point of exhaustion
#213 Like to help others with their material and physical needs
#214 Hard working, productive, time efficient, goal-oriented, pragmatic
#215 Test limits and boundaries with your friends initially to see if they are loyal, honorable and trustworthy
#216 Can lack confidence in your social skills, especially when initiating contact with a romantic interest
#217 Start way more projects than you ever finish because of mental agitation and difficulty concentrating
#218 Are likely a workaholic because independence and security are extremely important to you
#219 At worst, you can be an intimidating bully, threatening thief and/or an uncaring megalomaniac
#220 Can be extremely social, entertaining, humorous and fun-loving
#221 Excellent at connecting people together for their mutual benefit
#222 Get disappointed when your partner doesn't share the same zest for fun and adventure in life as you do
#223 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#224 Won't let down your guard or relax your control in a relationship until you know it is safe to do so
#225 Work long hours to preserve their security and mitigate anxiety
#226 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)
#227 Can't ask for what you need
#228 Some can neglect relationships and/or health due to heavy workload
#229 Are passionate about life
#230 Can have voyeuristic tendencies and/or be sexually perverted
#231 Can have trouble setting your own goals and following through with your innermost intentions
#232 You have great self-respect; if you are ever betrayed, you will cut that person out of your life
#233 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#234 Often drawn to politics and/or journalism
#235 Neglect primary needs (spiritual) -- go for secondary gratifications (material) as compensation for not pursuing your real desires, but not without some repressed underlying anxiety and anger
#236 Have a lot of self-doubt about your sexual attractiveness and desirability
#237 Great at organizing meetings, facilitating projects
#238 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#239 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#240 Create aesthetically pleasing surroundings in your home that have emotional resonance for you
#241 Enjoy learning widely and broadly to understand what other experts in different fields have to say
#242 Have too high expectations of self and others
#243 Are able to deal with difficult, even painful, situations by choosing to see the positive that can come from any situation
#244 Can be seductive, sexual, jealous and possessive; relationship problems cause depression
#245 Can be stubborn and/or withdrawn, especially if someone is being demanding, bossy or rude
#246 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#247 Can be overly protective of your time, money, space and energy output
#248 Interested in physical and material well being
#249 Have a wide-ranging curiosity and are likely multitalented
#250 Can have difficulty adhering to mindless rules and regulations
#251 Can develop theories about people's negative moods or hostile intentions which are totally off
#252 Can be haughty, snobbish, intellectually arrogant and condescending toward "inferior-minded" people
#253 At worst, can become fanatical and obsessive about a group ideal you believe in unquestioningly
#254 Unconsciously yearning for the ideal partner perpetuates familiar feelings of lost love in childhood
#255 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#256 Witty and very genuine
#257 Trust and privacy are big issues; don't want your partner discussing relationship issues with other people
#258 Supportive and forgiving
#259 Are willing to confront people who take advantage of your kindness and charity
#260 Continually learning and into self-improvement
#262 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#263 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#264 Can be a materialistic and consummate consumer; like having the latest gadgets and trendy items
#265 Subconsciously believe that enough pleasureful experiences and possessions will bring you happiness
#266 Easily get depressed and feel disillusioned when relationship problems come up
#267 Strong emphasis on fidelity
#268 Are capable of making new discoveries or introducing inventions or life changing theories, etc.
#269 You would sometimes like to be more independent and get in touch with your true desires and vitality
#270 Charismatic and charming; outgoing and personable
#271 Seek attention and even prestige by being popular or seen with the "in crowd"
#272 Keep physically fit and healthy
#273 Can question, challenge or check up on their partner when gone too long
#274 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#275 Can be possessive and demanding, intrusive and hovering
#276 Would make a great teacher, mathematician, scientist, consultant or computer programmer
#277 Overly concerned with getting credentials and judging people by their credentials (degrees, titles, etc.)
#278 Often get impatient and frustrated by other people's slower pace; like to take immediate action
#279 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#280 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#281 Fearful of losing your identity and becoming just like everybody else; you desire to be something bigger
#282 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#283 Can be hard on your kids (if you have them) to toughen them up for the real world
#284 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#285 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#286 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#287 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
#288 Workaholism and strong identification with their work
#289 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#290 Can overspend
#291 Tend to be a good conversationalist and advice giver
#292 Excellent social skills and great conversationalists
#293 Meaningful objects, such as antiques or art, can appease romantic desires and longings
#294 Once you have fallen in love with your partner, you can become codependent and/or jealous
#295 Can be extremely devoted, big-hearted and loving once you trust their partner
#296 Seek adulation and recognition from others
#297 Can have explosive emotional reactions when your connection with important others is threatened
#298 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#299 Unrealistically high expectations, easily disappointed when others don't measure up
#300 Often focus on maintaining your home and the stability of your home life
#301 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#302 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#303 Often very loyal to family and friends; enjoy nurturing and caring for your own
#304 Like to be seen with successful people to enhance their own social value
#305 At worst, can be highly self-critical, antisocial and depressed, living with your shame in isolation
#306 Your lust for life makes you prone to excess --' late nights, heavy entertaining, drinking, eating, etc.
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.