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 Can be extremely focused and work diligently
#30 Being dutiful and aligning with others to feel safe
#31 Perceptiveness
#32 Imposing their will and truth on others (to stay in control)
#33 Being extremely loyal
#34 Not recognizing that you even have needs
#35 Overusing imagination to fantasize about ideal situations
#36 Work exceptionally hard and compete to be the best
#37 Natural Socratic method of questioning to get to truth
#50 Being passive-aggressive rather than directly confronting
#51 Fighting perceived injustices
#52 Being ultra-responsible and reliable ("I must..., I ought to..., I should...")
#53 Focusing on the bright side, even in difficult situations
#54 "Mismatch," an NLP term meaning I look for and notice what is NOT present in any experience -- what is missing
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to work long and hard on someone else's behalf
#56 The ability to see the big picture and develop long-range strategic goals
#57 The ability to analyze
#58 The ability to perceive, discern and mentally interpret information that escapes most people
#59 The ability to identify and make use of available resources in ingenious ways
#60 The ability to synthesize vast amounts of information
#61 The ability to look for and find meaning in every experience, especially the painful ones
#62 The ability to put enormous energy, passion and intensity into whatever I do
#63 The ability to produce positive change in the world (with my vision, compassion and strength)
#64 The ability to improve myself and my work over time (a commitment to excellence)
#65 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#66 The ability to debate and critique
#67 The ability to see the good in others
#68 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical!)
#69 The ability to heed my conscience when making decisions
#70 The ability to positively reframe any setback/disappointment as a great learning experience
#71 The ability to courageously take risks, try new things and overcome or circumvent obstacles
#72 The ability to explore the world of dreams and symbols and think holistically
#73 The ability to investigate, inquire and research
#74 The ability to discipline myself, as necessary, to succeed
#75 The ability to create "works of art" (term used broadly) that are beautiful, poetic, touching
#76 The ability to listen compassionately and allow people to feel understood
#77 The ability to pull myself up by my own bootstraps
#78 The ability to motivate, persuade, convince and inspire people
#79 The ability to experiment, investigate, explore and discover (I'm insatiably curious!)
#80 The ability to work hard, persevere and do whatever it takes to succeed
#81 The ability to create financial independence (because of my strong desire not to be dependent on anyone)
#82 The ability to communicate with and care for animals (some Nines are gifted with animals)
#83 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#84 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#85 The ability to create close, personal, meaningful relationships with people
#86 The ability to follow my heart, wherever it may lead
#87 The ability to "learn more to earn more" -- I naturally want to stay on the cutting edge of breakthrough success technology
#88 The ability to experiment, explore, question and make discoveries
#89 The ability to keep my word and do what I say I will do
#90 The ability to take control of a bad situation (a failing business or government, for example) and turn it around
#91 The ability to do what I say I will do
#92 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#93 The ability to focus and concentrate on a work task
#94 The ability to think systematically and approach problems carefully and methodically
#95 The ability to accept/appreciate differences and go with the flow
#96 The ability to learn quickly and do many different things well (can be a blessing or a curse)
#97 The ability to juggle many roles and responsibilities in life (in my pursuit of having it all!)
#98 The ability to communicate well and get along with all kinds of people (even difficult ones)
#99 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
#100 The ability to find humor in my own faults and foibles (and help others see humor in theirs)
#101 The ability to sell, promote and market myself, my services, and my products
#102 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
#103 The ability to empower and encourage others to be strong and take charge of their life
#104 The ability to see life in a highly unique, otherworldly, idiosyncratic, and often spiritual way
#105 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#106 The ability to perform and play a role well
#107 The ability to provide real care and support to others
#108 The ability to size people up quickly and figure out their weaknesses
#109 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
#110 The ability to put myself in someone else's shoes and consider their feelings
#111 The ability to protect, guard, defend and keep people safe from harm
#112 The ability to accept and appreciate other people just the way they are
#113 The ability to encourage, uplift, inspire and empower people
#114 The ability to act spontaneously and adapt quickly to changing situations
#115 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#116 The ability to use Socratic questioning and scientific methodology
#117 The ability to work well with my hands, with tools and with possibly machinery
#118 The ability to pay careful attention to details
#119 The ability to fight for truth and justice and stand up for what I believe in
#120 The ability to contemplate deeply, philosophize and understand abstract ideas and concepts
#121 The ability to notice what is illogical, inconsistent, impractical or inefficient
#122 The ability to speak my mind and inspire others to do the same
#123 The ability to serve and support others and worthy causes
#124 The ability to see deep underlying principles of life and universal truths that escape most
#125 The ability to commit to those I care about and be loyal, dependable and responsible
#126 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#127 The ability to see the good in others even when they don't see it in themselves
#128 The ability to invent new theories, models or systems to solve problems
#129 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#130 The ability to network
#131 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#132 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#133 The ability to feel connected with others (and even one with the universe)
#134 The ability to express myself creatively through art such as music, painting, dance, etc.
#135 The ability to make people feel included and important
#136 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#137 The ability to work in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment calling for quick thinking/action
#138 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of integrity and hard work ethic
#139 The ability to keep on top of things
#140 The ability to organize resources, prioritize tasks and follow through on work projects
#141 The ability to see patterns and possibilities
#142 The ability to plan and then execute the plan to achieve my lofty goals (I have big dreams!)
#143 The ability to synthesize others' ideas and form my own
#144 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
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 voyeuristic tendencies and/or be sexually perverted
#146 Truly want to have a partnership of equality where you don't feel the need to control and possess
#147 Resent authority because you see it as unnecessary and just another restriction on your freedom
#148 Are self-reliant and independent
#149 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#150 Alter your behavior in any way necessary to keep your partner interested in you
#151 Procrastination
#152 Tend to be a good conversationalist and advice giver
#153 It is easy for you to "lose yourself" in your partner because tension dissolves when you do
#154 Often focus on maintaining your home and the stability of your home life
#155 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
#156 You can justify and rationalize anything you do for the sake of having fun
#157 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#158 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#159 Stand by your true friends through thick and thin; will come to their defense in times of need
#160 Meaningful objects, such as antiques or art, can appease romantic desires and longings
#161 Can be neglectful of important responsibilities and obligations
#162 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#163 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
#164 As you become less healthy you can become a scheming swindler, full of hot air and empty promises
#165 Pride in ability to socially connect people and help others
#166 May even take credit for others' work and/or exaggerate their success/fame/wealth
#167 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#168 Strong sense of social responsibility
#169 Black and white thinking can cause you to hold grudges against people for small disagreements
#170 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#171 Charming, upbeat, entertaining; a gracious host and hostess
#172 Patient and forbearing
#173 Energetic, practical, ambitious and hard working
#174 When your marriage inevitably hits a difficult patch, you stay positive, talk, and work through it
#175 Can be idealistic, sacrificing for a cause you believe in that serves something beyond just yourself
#176 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#177 Are likely a workaholic because independence and security are extremely important to you
#178 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#179 Minimalistic; get by with the bare essentials (like books, bookshelves, a computer & Sudoku puzzles!)
#180 Can overspend
#181 Can be tender, vulnerable and sweet but also competitive, demanding, aggressive and pushy
#182 Have a lust for power and quickly notice who else has power when you are among a group of people
#183 May aggressively pursue and overcome all obstacles/objections when you really like and want someone
#184 Withdraw into your lair because you easily feel drained by being around people too much
#185 Are able to deal with difficult, even painful, situations by choosing to see the positive that can come from any situation
#186 Keep up with what is going on in their community
#187 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#188 Feel a sense of entitlement to get their essential needs met too
#189 Dislike feeling burdened by your obligations and responsibilities; wish you could escape
#190 Need lots of privacy and your own space
#191 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#192 You avoid participating in group conflicts if at all possible
#193 Can focus intently on work or a cause you believe in wholeheartedly
#194 Can be too self-contained, self-destructive, self-defeating, irresponsible and completely autonomous
#195 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#196 Often compare yourself with more "normal" people and feel either more deficient or more elite
#197 Can be patient, understanding, curious and a great listener
#198 Too intense for others
#199 At worst, you become an apathetic, lifeless, spaced out zombie trudging through life, often with addictions
#200 So focused on goals, mission, purpose that you can't relate to people
#201 Can be extremely devoted, big-hearted and loving once you trust their partner
#202 Can develop theories about people's negative moods or hostile intentions which are totally off
#203 Are considerate and cooperative but have good boundaries; don't allow others to control or coerce you
#204 Would make a great teacher, mathematician, scientist, consultant or computer programmer
#205 Fear being left out or forgotten
#206 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#207 Can be self-destructive, impulsive and aggressive yet terrified of being without support
#208 Disciplined and regimented
#209 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
#210 Can be stubborn and/or withdrawn, especially if someone is being demanding, bossy or rude
#211 Charismatic and charming; outgoing and personable
#212 Can have intense romantic and sexual longings; easily get infatuated with a romantic interest
#213 Outgoing and sociable but like having a home base
#214 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
#215 Want to make sure you always have what you need and aren't deprived, limited or constricted
#216 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#217 Act strong and/or seductive but really feel insecure, fearful and self-doubting.
#218 Are sociable, generous, friendly and extremely honorable with those you love
#219 Identify strongly with your image; can be show-offs
#220 Disengage from your partner to be alone after an intense engagement, which can confuse your partner
#221 Health conscious (exercise regularly, eat well, etc.)
#222 Feel most alive when tempting fate; can lead to crisis situations
#223 Can sometimes be fickle in fact and not just in mind; commitment can be difficult for you
#224 Overly concerned with getting credentials and judging people by their credentials (degrees, titles, etc.)
#225 Can unconsciously recreate childhood losses in adulthood through reckless behavior
#226 Can have a difficult time committing and tend to scatter their energy in every direction
#227 Fear being able to live up to the image you are projecting
#228 Excellent social and interpersonal skills; great networker
#229 Faithful and loyal
#230 Can be so out of touch with your true self that you don't even know what you want
#231 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)
#232 Enjoy learning widely and broadly to understand what other experts in different fields have to say
#233 Ambitious and hard working
#234 Set personal goals regularly and don't sweep problems under the rug
#235 Can get scattered, over-extended and over-committed
#236 Embody the phrase "the grass is greener on the other side of the fence."
#237 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#238 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#239 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#240 Keep physically fit and healthy
#241 Turn on the charm and seductively focus on pleasing and lavishing attention on significant others
#242 Often have a strong sex drive (which helps you get involved in and stick with a relationship)
#243 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#244 Fastidious, picky and finicky
#245 Some can neglect relationships and/or health due to heavy workload
#246 Can be possessive and demanding, intrusive and hovering
#247 Hypochondria possible
#248 An honest fight/argument that brings out the truth allows you to feel closer to your partner
#249 Caretaking
#250 Go after what you want
#251 Can have a very difficult time letting go of a relationship once it is over
#252 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#253 Responsible, willing to make sacrifices, detail-oriented, thrifty
#254 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
#255 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
#256 You don't like having too many expectations or duties placed on you by the group
#257 Can be haughty, snobbish, intellectually arrogant and condescending toward "inferior-minded" people
#258 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#259 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#260 Fear of scarcity
#261 Judge their strong sexual urges/desires as "bad"
#262 Try to hide your fears behind exaggerated strength (especially men)
#263 Are passionate about life
#264 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#265 Witty and very genuine
#266 Can be rigid in their viewpoint
#267 Interested in physical and material well being
#268 Often drawn to politics and/or journalism
#269 Create aesthetically pleasing surroundings in your home that have emotional resonance for you
#270 Can be self-centered, thoughtless, impatient, demanding and grumpy when feeling frustrated or deprived
#271 Can feel as though other people have what is missing in your life
#272 Excellent at connecting people together for their mutual benefit
#273 Acts of service is one of your "love languages"
#274 Take criticism very personally
#275 Workaholism and strong identification with their work
#276 Unrealistically high expectations, easily disappointed when others don't measure up
#277 Supportive and forgiving
#278 Affectionate, nurturing
#279 Can have difficulty saying no because you like to please and want to belong/fit in
#280 Can be ingratiating and flattering to win other people's affections (and ensure your survival)
#281 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#290 For all your bravado, you actually have a deep fear of rejection which is why you feel the need to possess and control your partner in the first place
#291 Often enjoy teaching, training, research, scholarship, sharing their knowledge and wisdom
#292 Conscientious about planning for the future, for yourself and loved ones
#293 Seek adulation and recognition from others
#294 At worst, can be voyeuristic, kinky, sexually perverted and/or isolate yourself from society
#295 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#296 A master networker and organizer who can bring people together that need each other's help
#297 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#298 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#299 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
#300 Overly concerned about how authority figures perceive you; feel the need to be well liked by them
#301 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#302 Can become passive-aggressive when you're frustrated at yourself or with unfair authority figures
#303 You have great self-respect; if you are ever betrayed, you will cut that person out of your life
#304 Unconsciously yearning for the ideal partner perpetuates familiar feelings of lost love in childhood
#305 Can have difficulty with social chit-chat and small talk, unless talking about your field
#306 Feel the need to prove yourself as anxiety about your social worth increases
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.