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 Seeing the flaws --' you have great critical powers
#29 Maintaining comfortable, predictable routines
#30 Looking for something and/or someone outside the self to believe in and put loyalty into
#31 "Polarize," an NLP term meaning contrary/polar opposite thinking
#32 Being prepared emotionally for worst case situations
#33 Meet challenges by being extremely adaptable -- I adjust my behavior and affect to meet expectations and succeed
#34 Being self-sufficient to limit dependency on others
#35 Giving (praise, affection, compliments, help, etc.) to get (love)
#36 Suppressing negative, unpleasant and unlikable feelings
#37 Emphasizing uniqueness (which has the nasty side effect of distancing yourself from others and creating tension in relationships)
#38 Fighting perceived injustices
#39 Know how to present something in a compelling and acceptable way
#40 "Mirroring" others (matching mannerisms) in conversation to create wonderful rapport
#41 Moving on to something better when stuck in pain
#42 Perceptiveness
#43 Naturally noticing who has the power and who's in control
#44 Being extremely loyal
#45 Heightened imagination and positive, anticipatory thinking
#46 Minimizing hopes and expectations (that way you can't be disappointed)
#47 Getting things "right" (your own inner critic berates you if you don't)
#48 Pleasing, harmonizing and accommodating to avoid conflict
#50 Explaining and justifying own inappropriate behavior (rationalizing)
#51 Intense focus on tasks, goals, achievement, and success
#52 Overusing imagination to fantasize about ideal situations
#53 Denying any personal vulnerability or weakness
#54 Minimizing physical & emotional needs to preserve personal autonomy
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to take control of a bad situation (a failing business or government, for example) and turn it around
#56 The ability to produce positive change in the world (with my vision, compassion and strength)
#57 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of integrity and hard work ethic
#58 The ability to work steadily and persistently toward my goals without giving up
#59 The ability to feel things deeply and share the depths of my soul with others, warts and all
#60 The ability to believe in myself, think positively and dream big
#61 The ability to arouse enthusiasm and excitement in others for my products, services or projects (great for winning supporters, investors or followers)
#62 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#63 The ability to see the bright side of any problem or situation
#64 The ability to take daring risks but based on practical intuition
#65 The ability to create close, personal, meaningful relationships with people
#66 The ability to discipline myself, as necessary, to succeed
#67 The ability to put people at ease with my even-keeled presence, calmness and patience
#68 The ability to praise people and make them feel good about themselves
#69 The ability to cheer people up when they're down or just lighten the mood of others
#70 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
#71 The ability to run my own business successfully
#72 The ability to enforce policies and procedures and speak up against dishonesty/unfairness
#73 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#74 The ability to make people feel included and important
#75 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#76 The ability to behave appropriately and diplomatically when out in public
#77 The ability to commit to those I care about and be loyal, dependable and responsible
#78 The ability to "learn more to earn more" -- I naturally want to stay on the cutting edge of breakthrough success technology
#79 The ability to synthesize other peoples' ideas and present my own original ones
#80 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#81 The ability to synthesize vast amounts of information
#82 The ability to help others grow and develop their potential
#83 The ability to ensure the welfare of those I care about
#84 The ability to experiment, explore, question and make discoveries
#85 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical!)
#86 The ability to listen well and empathize deeply with others
#87 The ability to create peace and harmony between people (and even countries)
#88 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#89 The ability to endure hardships and difficult times (with my quiet strength and tenacity)
#90 The ability to analyze
#91 The ability to tune in to my inner states, subconscious feelings and impulses
#92 The ability to mobilize and marshal people to help others in need
#93 The ability to accept enormous responsibility and solve difficult problems
#94 The ability to create "works of art" (term used broadly) that are beautiful, poetic, touching
#95 The ability to create and provide stability and security for others
#96 The ability to read people well and perceive what's not being said
#97 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#98 The ability to express myself creatively through art such as music, painting, dance, etc.
#99 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#100 The ability to organize resources, prioritize tasks and follow through on work projects
#101 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
#102 The ability to learn quickly
#103 The ability to inspect products, services, or processes to evaluate their quality or performance
#104 The ability to think logically and analytically (and make decisions that way)
#105 The ability to share my findings with others (for my joy and their knowledge)
#106 The ability to quickly understand computers and technology
#107 The ability to follow my heart, wherever it may lead
#108 The ability to work well with my hands, with tools and with possibly machinery
#109 The ability to go and go and go.... until I crash (like the Energizer bunny!)
#110 The ability to pay careful attention to details
#111 The ability to identify and utilize all available resources at my disposal
#112 The ability to initiate, lead and take action to succeed
#113 The ability to size people up quickly and figure out their weaknesses
#114 The ability to explore the world of dreams and symbols and think holistically
#115 The ability to do what I say I will do
#116 The ability to think systematically and approach problems carefully and methodically
#117 The ability to work in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment calling for quick thinking/action
#118 The ability to beautify any environment
#119 The ability to affirm others and put them at ease
#120 The ability to accept and appreciate other people just the way they are
#121 The ability to see the big picture and develop long-range strategic goals
#122 The ability to sense danger and often prevent it from happening
#123 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#124 The ability to detect when someone is being untruthful
#125 The ability to encourage, uplift, inspire and empower people
#126 The ability to perceive, discern and mentally interpret information that escapes most people
#127 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#128 The ability to pick up the feelings of people around me (because of my emotional sensitivity)
#129 The ability to communicate well and get along with all kinds of people (even difficult ones)
#130 The ability to conceptually understand the fundamental principles of how anything works
#131 The ability to empower and encourage others to be strong and take charge of their life
#132 The ability to perform and play a role well
#133 The ability to listen objectively and non-judgmentally and give unbiased advise
#134 The ability to bring out the best in people by challenging them yet believing in them
#135 The ability to see points of agreement between people's different points of view
#136 The ability to sacrifice my own needs for the benefit of someone I care to help
#137 The ability to focus and concentrate on a work task
#138 The ability to cooperate and collaborate with others as part of a team with a common goal
#139 The ability to lead discussion groups and build teams
#140 The ability to anticipate wonderful things happening for me
#141 The ability to see deep underlying principles of life and universal truths that escape most
#142 The ability to focus and concentrate fully when I'm on task
#143 The ability to interact well with people interpersonally/socially (I can be very charming)
#144 The ability to fight for truth and justice and stand up for what I believe in
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 be extremely suspicious and fear betrayal
#146 Inner tension between wanting to fit in, be accepted and belong yet still be special, unique and stand out
#147 Can be a materialistic and consummate consumer; like having the latest gadgets and trendy items
#148 Can have difficulty adhering to mindless rules and regulations
#149 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#150 Entertaining, optimistic, positive, vivacious and upbeat
#151 Can be self-righteous
#152 Orderly, organized, neat, clean
#153 At worst, you are irresponsible, rebellious, seek constant variety and get involved with the wrong crowd
#154 Try to avoid the meaninglessness of a mundane existence by living on the edge and taking risks
#155 Get angry when your partner makes an important decision without consulting you first
#156 Adapt and compromise yourself to look good and fit in
#157 Often enjoy teaching, training, research, scholarship, sharing their knowledge and wisdom
#158 Seductive; desire to be valued, wanted and desired
#159 Too intense for others
#160 Go after what you want
#161 Can have voyeuristic tendencies and/or be sexually perverted
#162 Can have intense romantic and sexual longings; easily get infatuated with a romantic interest
#163 Workaholism and strong identification with their work
#164 Strong sense of social responsibility
#165 Overly concerned about your social position; want to be one of the intellectual or creative elite
#166 Set personal goals regularly and don't sweep problems under the rug
#167 Can be tough also but prefer to use your beauty to protect yourself
#168 Provide financial security and stability to others
#170 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#171 You try to ensure that everyone around you or with you has a good time
#172 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#173 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#174 Have a wide-ranging curiosity and are likely multitalented
#175 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#176 Fear being left out or forgotten
#177 Won't let their guard down until you feel safe to do so, when you really trust and respect someone
#178 May aggressively pursue and overcome all obstacles/objections when you really like and want someone
#179 Can be very open-hearted and merged with your partner at times
#180 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
#181 Substitute nonessential satisfactions (such as eating, watching TV, sleeping a lot, shopping, playing on the computer, daydreaming, collecting things, reading, puttering about the house) for essential satisfactions (aligning choices/behaviors with core values, inner sense of meaning/purpose, etc.)
#182 Can avoid groups and organizations altogether while still caring about your social position and how you are seen by society
#183 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#184 Dislike inequality amongst people so strive for an egalitarian group structure --' no leaders, no followers
#185 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#186 Can project your own unowned power onto another and then see that person as a threat
#187 Good at planning everything out
#188 Want to be envied for having a picture perfect relationship with a successful, attractive, prestigious mate
#189 Tactful with good manners and a gracious way with people
#190 At worst, can become resigned, emotionally dead yet needy, depressed, angry and socially isolated
#191 Are likely a workaholic because independence and security are extremely important to you
#192 So focused on goals, mission, purpose that you can't relate to people
#193 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#194 Fastidious, picky and finicky
#195 Truly want to have a partnership of equality where you don't feel the need to control and possess
#196 You avoid participating in group conflicts if at all possible
#197 Obsessively think about their partner
#198 Keep up with latest developments in their line of work
#199 If you feel misunderstood or rejected in any way you can become quite emotionally distant
#200 You sometimes have inner tension between wanting to merge vs. wanting to keep your autonomy
#201 Can't ask for what you need
#202 Anxiety, worry, physical tension
#203 Once you have fallen in love with your partner, you can become codependent and/or jealous
#204 Some can neglect relationships and/or health due to heavy workload
#205 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#206 Have a large circle of friends that you share interests, activities and enthusiasms with
#207 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#208 Self-reliant and independent
#209 At worst, you can feel alone, lost, dissociated from others and yourself
#210 Enjoy learning widely and broadly to understand what other experts in different fields have to say
#211 Easily feel ashamed/frustrated for not being able to live up to your own vision of your ideal self
#212 Are willing to confront people who take advantage of your kindness and charity
#213 Can be hard on your kids (if you have them) to toughen them up for the real world
#214 You think the threat is "out there" so you take on a strong persona to match any perceived threat
#215 Can aggressively and relentlessly go after what you want (to keep anxiety repressed)
#216 Can be disillusioned and resentful of authority figures if they end up disappointing you in some way
#217 Can question, challenge or check up on their partner when gone too long
#218 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#219 Can become magnetized by and infatuated with someone you find
fascinating/intriguing/mysterious and will romanticize and fantasize about him or her as a way to keep life exciting and stimulating
#220 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#221 Trust and privacy are big issues; don't want your partner discussing relationship issues with other people
#222 Meaningful objects, such as antiques or art, can appease romantic desires and longings
#223 Fear you would not be loved if others knew how much self-doubt you have
#224 Are resilient; you can reframe disappointments and look to future possibilities for happiness
#225 Acts of service is one of your "love languages"
#226 Can be self-deprecating, act vulnerable and bid to be rescued
#227 Get rebellious when people try to tell you that you should give up dreaming and be more practical
#228 Health conscious (exercise regularly, eat well, etc.)
#229 Disengage from your partner to be alone after an intense engagement, which can confuse your partner
#230 Faithful and loyal
#231 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
#232 Inner tension between wanting to comply with others' wishes vs. wanting to defy/assert independence
#233 Can be a workaholic
#234 Want desperately to be perfect and ideal in every way but can't play the different roles simultaneously
#235 Can become passive-aggressive when you're frustrated at yourself or with unfair authority figures
#236 Get anxious when anything interferes with or disturbs your enjoyable rituals
#237 Affectionate, nurturing
#238 Pay attention to yourself and "put first things first," aligning your behaviors and choices with what's really important to you, your deepest values and convictions
#239 Extremely sensitive to rejection, disrespect and betrayal
#240 Want to know everything about your partner -- body, mind and soul; no secret is too sacred
#241 Passionate
#242 Stand up for what you believe in and fight for truth, fairness and justice
#243 Inner tension between wanting to withdraw from life vs. wanting to participate fully in life
#244 Dislike feeling burdened by your obligations and responsibilities; wish you could escape
#245 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)
#246 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#247 Extremely social, friendly and outgoing
#248 Fearful of losing your identity and becoming just like everybody else; you desire to be something bigger
#249 Having prestige and a good reputation is very important
#250 Public image is all important
#251 Can be excellent at investing money and creating stability/security for yourself and loved ones
#252 Your fear of material deprivation can cause a preoccupation with wanting comfort, especially at home
#253 Once you create powerful bonds of camaraderie with close friends, you can let your true feelings show
#254 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#255 Polite and diplomatic; self-confident and ambitious
#256 Can be envious of people who seem more fulfilled and happy in their love life
#257 Witty and very genuine
#258 Inner tension between wanting privacy/alone time vs. wanting intense, intimate connection with partner
#259 Would make a great teacher, mathematician, scientist, consultant or computer programmer
#260 Can be patient, understanding, curious and a great listener
#261 Can fear losing the support of trusted allies if you act independently
#262 Like time alone. Can be balanced with regard to own needs vs. others' needs
#263 Strong emphasis on fidelity
#264 You may like a more withdrawn type of partner that you can mold
#265 At worst, can be an eccentric, isolated weirdo who is prone to delusional, obsessive paranoid thinking
#266 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#267 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#268 When your marriage inevitably hits a difficult patch, you stay positive, talk, and work through it
#269 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#270 Fear social encounters that might bring your deficiency or "fatal flaw" to light and humiliate you
#271 Do whatever it takes to "win over" people, especially a romantic interest (won't take no for an answer)
#272 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.)
#273 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#274 Hard working, productive, time efficient, goal-oriented, pragmatic
#275 Often drawn to politics and/or journalism
#276 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
#277 Can develop theories about people's negative moods or hostile intentions which are totally off
#278 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
#279 Great at organizing meetings, facilitating projects
#280 Can be seductive without even meaning to be
#281 Excellent at pointing out angles, perspectives or viewpoints that others had not considered
#282 Can have trouble setting your own goals and following through with your innermost intentions
#283 Flattering, ingratiating, seductive
#284 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#285 Are often talkative and enjoy a good debate, especially about politics, the economy, sports or leadership
#286 Have learned to temper your impulsivity and risk taking; take calculated risks now
#287 Your lust for life makes you prone to excess --' late nights, heavy entertaining, drinking, eating, etc.
#288 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#289 Ambitious and hard working
#290 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#291 Are passionate about life
#292 At worst, can be obsessed with someone; stalking; fatal attractions
#293 Can focus intently on work or a cause you believe in wholeheartedly
#294 Can discount basic self-preservation needs and tune mundane reality out in order to follow a dream
#295 Feel the need to prove yourself as anxiety about your social worth increases
#296 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#297 Can expect preferential treatment for love and attention given to others
#298 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#299 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#300 Fear becoming dependent on others or having others dependent on you
#301 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#302 Child-like fear of not being able to make it on their own
#303 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#304 Hold people to exacting standards
#305 Are highly suggestible and if you don't have good boundaries and morals, you can be promiscuous
#306 Embody the "life of the party" type who gets drunk and disorderly, especially when young and single
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.