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 Maintaining comfortable, predictable routines
#29 Dissociating from threatening events
#30 Moving on to something better when stuck in pain
#31 Conserving energy and withdrawing to refuel
#32 Meet challenges by being extremely adaptable -- I adjust my behavior and affect to meet expectations and succeed
#33 Perceptiveness
#34 Comparing self to others and judging self and others
#35 Suppressing anger, real feelings and "bad" impulses
#36 Being dutiful and aligning with others to feel safe
#37 Giving (praise, affection, compliments, help, etc.) to get (love)
#38 Being prepared emotionally for worst case situations
#39 Being fearless, tenacious, decisive and authoritative
#40 Intense focus on tasks, goals, achievement, and success
#41 Tuning in to inner states and feelings to actualize the self
#42 Having a strong sense of self and being self-assertive
#43 Maintaining high standards and the utmost propriety
#44 Emphasizing uniqueness (which has the nasty side effect of distancing yourself from others and creating tension in relationships)
#45 Not recognizing that you even have needs
#46 Imposing their will and truth on others (to stay in control)
#47 Detach to observe life from an internally safe distance
#48 Can be extremely focused and work diligently
#49 Heightened imagination and positive, anticipatory thinking
#50 Doubt/mistrust others; Test other's loyalty
#51 Putting a positive reframe on negative experiences
#52 "Mirroring" others (matching mannerisms) in conversation to create wonderful rapport
#53 Minimizing hopes and expectations (that way you can't be disappointed)
#54 Searching for the ideal (partner, job, body,...., life) that will compensate for what I feel is missing inside
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to build rapport and trust with anyone by being genuinely interested in them
#56 The ability to look for and find meaning in every experience, especially the painful ones
#57 The ability to look for the positive in any situation
#58 The ability to see life in a highly unique, otherworldly, idiosyncratic, and often spiritual way
#59 The ability to serve and support others and worthy causes
#60 The ability to pull myself up by my own bootstraps
#61 The ability to work hard, persevere and do whatever it takes to succeed
#62 The ability to entertain others and make people laugh
#63 The ability to keep my word and do what I say I will do
#64 The ability to motivate, persuade, convince and inspire people
#65 The ability to speak my mind and inspire others to do the same
#66 The ability to work long and hard on anything that captures my interest/imagination
#67 The ability to listen objectively and non-judgmentally and give unbiased advise
#68 The ability to multitask and juggle many roles and responsibilities in life
#69 The ability to accept and appreciate other people just the way they are
#70 The ability to affirm others and put them at ease
#71 The ability to understand what motivates people
#72 The ability to exercise rational judgment and objectivity when making decisions
#73 The ability to mediate conflicts and disagreements between people; to harmonize
#74 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
#75 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
#76 The ability to read people well and perceive what's not being said
#77 The ability to accept/appreciate differences and go with the flow
#78 The ability to create peace and harmony between people (and even countries)
#79 The ability to remain a source of strength, stability, reliability and dependability for others despite extreme hardship or trying circumstances
#80 The ability to invent new theories, models or systems to solve problems
#81 The ability to plan (especially exciting things to do!)
#82 The ability to protect people and create security and stability for them
#83 The ability to move into focused action when known difficulties/problems arise
#84 The ability to create financial independence (because of my strong desire not to be dependent on anyone)
#85 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#86 The ability to empower and encourage others to be strong and take charge of their life
#87 The ability to keep on top of things
#88 The ability to identify and utilize all available resources at my disposal
#89 The ability to cheer people up when they're down or just lighten the mood of others
#90 The ability to listen compassionately and allow people to feel understood
#91 The ability to bring people together
#92 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of integrity and hard work ethic
#93 The ability to see the big picture and the implications of my actions and ideas
#94 The ability to seek to understand myself deeply (and then help humanity do the same)
#95 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
#96 The ability to find humor in my own faults and foibles (and help others see humor in theirs)
#97 The ability to comfort, support and empathize with others
#98 The ability to perceive, discern and mentally interpret information that escapes most people
#99 The ability to provide real care and support to others
#100 The ability to think logically and analytically (and make decisions that way)
#101 The ability to set, plan, organize and achieve goals
#102 The ability to network, communicate and interact well in interpersonal/social situations
#103 The ability to tune in to my inner states, subconscious feelings and impulses
#104 The ability to nurture and cultivate love and kindness in others
#105 The ability to help other types get in touch with their deeper feelings
#106 The ability to advocate and promote people or causes I am passionate about
#107 The ability to direct my own life and not be swayed, influenced or coerced by others
#108 The ability to see the big picture and develop long-range strategic goals
#109 The ability to notice flaws, discrepancies, inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions
#110 The ability to win friends and influence people (it's great when I'm running for election, interviewing or auditioning for a part)
#111 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#112 The ability to do what I say I will do
#113 The ability to take control of a bad situation (a failing business or government, for example) and turn it around
#114 The ability to size people up quickly and figure out their weaknesses
#115 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
#116 The ability to courageously take risks, try new things and overcome or circumvent obstacles
#117 The ability to improve myself and my work over time (a commitment to excellence)
#118 The ability to juggle many roles and responsibilities in life (in my pursuit of having it all!)
#119 The ability to bring out the best in people by challenging them yet believing in them
#120 The ability to learn quickly
#121 The ability to focus and concentrate deeply on projects that interest me
#122 The ability to use Socratic questioning and scientific methodology
#123 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#124 The ability to put people at ease with my even-keeled presence, calmness and patience
#125 The ability to accumulate enormous amounts of varied information (I'm so curious!)
#126 The ability to work steadily and persistently toward my goals without giving up
#127 The ability to network and make connections (with the goal of helping each other succeed)
#128 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#129 The ability to communicate with and care for animals (some Nines are gifted with animals)
#130 The ability to interact well with people interpersonally/socially (I can be very charming)
#131 The ability to keep personal information confidential (important for most occupations)
#132 The ability to inspect, scrutinize and examine something carefully and thoroughly
#133 The ability to help others grow and develop their potential
#134 The ability to pick up the feelings of people around me (because of my emotional sensitivity)
#135 The ability to plan and then execute the plan to achieve my lofty goals (I have big dreams!)
#136 The ability to read people well, build rapport, and make friends easily
#137 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#138 The ability to protect, guard, defend and keep people safe from harm
#139 The ability to notice what is illogical, inconsistent, impractical or inefficient
#140 The ability to cooperate, collaborate and create harmonious relationships with others
#141 The ability to see patterns and possibilities
#142 The ability to express myself creatively through art such as music, painting, dance, etc.
#143 The ability to enforce [fair] rules imposed on others and break [unfair] rules imposed on me
#144 The ability to think systematically and approach problems carefully and methodically
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 Excellent at pointing out angles, perspectives or viewpoints that others had not considered
#146 Get rebellious when people presume to know what you are thinking and feeling
#147 Interested in physical and material well being
#148 Faithful and loyal
#149 Can be self-deprecating, act vulnerable and bid to be rescued
#150 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#151 Expect others to know what you need
#152 Often love to cook for others
#153 Repress and stuff their feelings
#154 Seductive and alluring; crave yet fear intimacy
#155 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
#156 Pride in ability to socially connect people and help others
#157 Often very loyal to family and friends; enjoy nurturing and caring for your own
#158 Start way more projects than you ever finish because of mental agitation and difficulty concentrating
#159 At worst, you can feel alone, lost, dissociated from others and yourself
#160 Healthy reformer qualities
#161 Believe you are only as good as your achievements
#162 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#163 Can be patient, understanding, curious and a great listener
#164 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
#165 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#166 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#167 Fear being able to live up to the image you are projecting
#168 Inner tension between wanting privacy/alone time vs. wanting intense, intimate connection with partner
#169 Can have intense romantic and sexual longings; easily get infatuated with a romantic interest
#170 Often have a strong sex drive (which helps you get involved in and stick with a relationship)
#171 Can be a reformer, advocate and/or crusader
#172 Opinionated; believe you are the voice of the "truth"
#173 Look to trusted others for reassurance and protection rather than to yourself
#174 You can justify and rationalize anything you do for the sake of having fun
#175 Tend to demand loyalty and attention from your partner; can act parental or superior at times
#176 Are charismatic, passionate and truthful
#177 You may like a more withdrawn type of partner that you can mold
#178 At worst, you are irresponsible, rebellious, seek constant variety and get involved with the wrong crowd
#179 Want success but worry about feeling overwhelmed and overstressed by too much responsibility
#180 Constantly analyze everything you do or say for fear of looking foolish or making a mistake
#181 Charming, upbeat, entertaining; a gracious host and hostess
#182 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#183 Fear making mistakes, fear catastrophes
#184 Can sometimes be fickle in fact and not just in mind; commitment can be difficult for you
#185 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#186 Minimalistic; get by with the bare essentials (like books, bookshelves, a computer & Sudoku puzzles!)
#187 Insecure, possessive and jealous (strong fear of abandonment)
#188 A master networker and organizer who can bring people together that need each other's help
#189 Responsible, willing to make sacrifices, detail-oriented, thrifty
#190 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#191 Often get impatient and frustrated by other people's slower pace; like to take immediate action
#192 Can be neglectful of important responsibilities and obligations
#193 Excellent social and interpersonal skills; great networker
#194 At worst, can completely control and dominate your partner and isolate him/her from other people
#195 Go after what you want
#196 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#197 Can aggressively and relentlessly go after what you want (to keep anxiety repressed)
#198 Can sometimes use food for emotional consolation or to mindlessly numb out
#199 Excellent social skills and great conversationalists
#200 Can be stubborn and/or withdrawn, especially if someone is being demanding, bossy or rude
#201 Can be powerful and self-assertive
#202 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
#203 Can be rigid in their viewpoint
#204 Polite and diplomatic; self-confident and ambitious
#205 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#206 Adapt and compromise yourself to look good and fit in
#207 Witty and very genuine
#208 Can be competitive with any rivals that might threaten your romantic relationship
#209 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#210 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#211 Truly want to have a partnership of equality where you don't feel the need to control and possess
#212 Fearing betrayal, you can cast aside a friend for even minor transgressions or oversights
#213 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#214 Easily swayed by other people, you don't take responsibility for your own choices and blame your partner or other people when things go wrong
#215 Cultivate whatever qualities valued others find appealing and desirable
#216 Judge their strong sexual urges/desires as "bad"
#217 Your lust for life makes you prone to excess --' late nights, heavy entertaining, drinking, eating, etc.
#218 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#219 Feel the need to be the ideal gender role model for their culture
#220 Are self-reliant and independent
#221 The positive energy of group involvement invigorates and enlivens you
#222 Like time alone. Can be balanced with regard to own needs vs. others' needs
#223 Responsible and security conscious
#224 Are passionate about life
#225 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#226 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#227 Black and white thinking can cause you to hold grudges against people for small disagreements
#228 Can be disillusioned and resentful of authority figures if they end up disappointing you in some way
#229 You don't like having too many expectations or duties placed on you by the group
#230 Good team players, get along well with others
#231 Are able to deal with difficult, even painful, situations by choosing to see the positive that can come from any situation
#232 Want the best for everyone else as well as yourself
#233 At worst, anxiety attacks, work burnout and nervous breakdowns
#234 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#235 Do whatever it takes to "win over" people, especially a romantic interest (won't take no for an answer)
#236 Have hidden expectations of love being returned
#237 You hate your partner making demands of you and will often be stubborn as a mule, or withdraw silently, or go along with the request outwardly to avoid conflict but inwardly be annoyed/mad
#238 Workaholism and strong identification with their work
#239 Fear social encounters that might bring your deficiency or "fatal flaw" to light and humiliate you
#240 Can be idealistic, sacrificing for a cause you believe in that serves something beyond just yourself
#241 Need lots of privacy and your own space
#242 Easily feel ashamed/frustrated for not being able to live up to your own vision of your ideal self
#243 Enjoy letting loose, having a good time and hosting lavish social events for your friends
#244 Energetic, practical, ambitious and hard working
#245 You have great self-respect; if you are ever betrayed, you will cut that person out of your life
#246 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#247 Feel you need to have freedom and multiple options in life; can easily become frustrated without them
#248 Take criticism very personally
#249 Act childish and egocentric when scared
#250 Subconsciously act warm and friendly towards others to disarm potential hostility
#251 Are resilient; you can reframe disappointments and look to future possibilities for happiness
#252 Can be materialistic and use money as bartering chips for power and control
#253 Can be self-destructive, impulsive and aggressive yet terrified of being without support
#254 Strong sense of social responsibility
#255 Health conscious (exercise regularly, eat well, etc.)
#256 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#257 At worst, can be voyeuristic, kinky, sexually perverted and/or isolate yourself from society
#258 At worst, you become an apathetic, lifeless, spaced out zombie trudging through life, often with addictions
#259 Can be envious of people who seem more fulfilled and happy in their love life
#260 Trust and privacy are big issues; don't want your partner discussing relationship issues with other people
#261 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#262 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#263 You can invite aggressive reactions to your belligerent reactions
#264 Like to be in high-profile positions; desire fame
#265 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#266 Can be overly protective of your time, money, space and energy output
#267 Fearful of losing your identity and becoming just like everybody else; you desire to be something bigger
#268 Can unconsciously recreate childhood losses in adulthood through reckless behavior
#269 Subconsciously believe that enough pleasureful experiences and possessions will bring you happiness
#270 Are sociable, generous, friendly and extremely honorable with those you love
#271 You like to get involved in groups that further social causes
#272 With your great intuition, can have excellent social skills, social sensitivities and great manners
#273 Get along well with individuals and groups that are very different from each other
#274 You try to ensure that everyone around you or with you has a good time
#275 Enjoy learning widely and broadly to understand what other experts in different fields have to say
#276 Seek attention and even prestige by being popular or seen with the "in crowd"
#277 You avoid participating in group conflicts if at all possible
#278 Caretaking
#279 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#280 Overly concerned about your social position; want to be one of the intellectual or creative elite
#281 Can lack confidence in your social skills, especially when initiating contact with a romantic interest
#282 Test others to appraise your character, inner strength and fortitude
#283 Can be haughty, snobbish, intellectually arrogant and condescending toward "inferior-minded" people
#284 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#285 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#286 Often drawn to politics and/or journalism
#287 Can become passive-aggressive when you're frustrated at yourself or with unfair authority figures
#288 Tend to take charge of your partner's life; want to possess him/her; feel the impulse to command/boss
#289 Overly concerned with getting credentials and judging people by their credentials (degrees, titles, etc.)
#290 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#291 Can be seductive without even meaning to be
#292 Like to be seen with successful people to enhance their own social value
#293 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)
#294 Can see life as a struggle; may believe only the strong survive; can be hard-hearted, anti-social
#295 Tend to avoid social contact; can feel alienated from others at times
#296 Are capable of bringing passion, intensity and excitement to your intimate relationship
#297 Have too high expectations of self and others
#298 Continually learning and into self-improvement
#299 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#300 Often drawn to academia or science (but not always); may become an expert in their field
#301 Run by your emotional whims; indulge in bad habits (excessive eating, drinking, staying up too late, love affairs, etc.) to make up for what is perceived to be missing and to assuage your emotional lows
#302 Too intense for others
#303 Can be a hypochondriac
#304 Ambitious and hard working
#305 Losing your job or assets, or an illness that stops you from working, can feel life threatening
#306 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.