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 Feeling superior (to those less deep and/or sensitive)
#29 Detach from feelings to prevent emotional overwhelm
#30 Imagining and engaging in interesting activities
#31 Moving on to something better when stuck in pain
#32 Seeing everyone else's point of view
#33 Indirectly displacing anger through correcting errors and/or championing social causes
#34 "Matching," an NLP term meaning you try to find commonality between yourself and others
#35 Fitting in to society and working for common goals
#36 Naturally noticing who has the power and who's in control
#37 Repress feelings for maximum performance and results
#38 Protecting the weak, innocent and disadvantaged
#39 "Polarize," an NLP term meaning contrary/polar opposite thinking
#40 Having a high threshold for pain
#41 Seeking knowledge to explain life and feel safe
#42 Being passive-aggressive rather than directly confronting
#43 Vigilance and alertness; looking for hidden agendas
#44 Can be extremely focused and work diligently
#45 Resilience --' bouncing back quickly after painful incidents
#46 Searching for the ideal (partner, job, body,...., life) that will compensate for what I feel is missing inside
#47 Giving (praise, affection, compliments, help, etc.) to get (love)
#48 Altering and adapting yourself to be more likeable and lovable
#49 Being warm/pleasing to disarm potential hostility
#50 Present a winning personality that people will admire
#51 Comparing self to others and judging self and others
#52 Resisting over-influence from the environment
#53 Being ultra-responsible and reliable ("I must..., I ought to..., I should...")
#54 Compartmentalize my life to protect privacy
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to protect, guard, defend and keep people safe from harm
#56 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#57 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#58 The ability to communicate with and care for animals (some Nines are gifted with animals)
#59 The ability to feel connected with others (and even one with the universe)
#60 The ability to run my own business successfully
#61 The ability to cheer people up when they're down or just lighten the mood of others
#62 The ability to adapt well to sudden changes and shift gears quickly to stay on top of things
#63 The ability to read people well; to understand their needs and motivations
#64 The ability to learn quickly
#65 The ability to create financial independence (because of my strong desire not to be dependent on anyone)
#66 The ability to pull myself up by my own bootstraps
#67 The ability to network
#68 The ability to experiment, explore, question and make discoveries
#69 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#70 The ability to create peace and harmony between people (and even countries)
#71 The ability to debate and critique
#72 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#73 The ability to pick up the feelings of people around me (because of my emotional sensitivity)
#74 The ability to help people view life from a more universal, metaphysical perspective
#75 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#76 The ability to express myself creatively through art such as music, painting, dance, etc.
#77 The ability to network and make connections (with the goal of helping each other succeed)
#78 The ability to sacrifice my own needs for the benefit of someone I care to help
#79 The ability to quickly understand computers and technology
#80 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#81 The ability to speak my mind and inspire others to do the same
#82 The ability to use good common sense and take a realistic, pragmatic approach to life
#83 The ability to see the good in others even when they don't see it in themselves
#84 The ability to help people relax, see the big picture, and put things in perspective
#85 The ability to think systematically and approach problems carefully and methodically
#86 The ability to see life in a highly unique, otherworldly, idiosyncratic, and often spiritual way
#87 The ability to create close, personal, meaningful relationships with people
#88 The ability to endure hardships and difficult times (with my quiet strength and tenacity)
#89 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#90 The ability to follow my heart, wherever it may lead
#91 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#92 The ability to provide real care and support to others
#93 The ability to inspect, scrutinize and examine something carefully and thoroughly
#94 The ability to listen well and empathize deeply with others
#95 The ability to empathize with people and console and reassure them
#96 The ability to investigate, inquire and research
#97 The ability to organize resources, prioritize tasks and follow through on work projects
#98 The ability to notice flaws, discrepancies, inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions
#99 The ability to discipline myself to achieve my goals
#100 The ability to arouse enthusiasm and excitement in others for my products, services or projects (great for winning supporters, investors or followers)
#101 The ability to sell, promote and market myself, my services, and my products
#102 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#103 The ability to identify and capitalize on good ideas and turn them into profit
#104 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#105 The ability to accept enormous responsibility and solve difficult problems
#106 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical)
#107 The ability to heed my conscience when making decisions
#108 The ability to see the good in others
#109 The ability to put enormous energy, passion and intensity into whatever I do
#110 The ability to use Socratic questioning and scientific methodology
#111 The ability to see the big picture and the implications of my actions and ideas
#112 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#113 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#114 The ability to work long and hard on anything that captures my interest/imagination
#115 The ability to direct my own life and not be swayed, influenced or coerced by others
#116 The ability to exercise rational judgment and objectivity when making decisions
#117 The ability to bring people together
#118 The ability to accumulate enormous amounts of varied information (I'm so curious!)
#119 The ability to act spontaneously and adapt quickly to changing situations
#120 The ability to work well under pressure
#121 The ability to read people well, build rapport, and make friends easily
#122 The ability to advocate and promote people or causes I am passionate about
#123 The ability to produce positive change in the world (with my vision, compassion and strength)
#124 The ability to keep my word and do what I say I will do
#125 The ability to invent new theories, models or systems to solve problems
#126 The ability to plan (especially exciting things to do!)
#127 The ability to focus and concentrate on a work task
#128 The ability to behave appropriately and diplomatically when out in public
#129 The ability to improve myself and my work over time (a commitment to excellence)
#130 The ability to seek to understand myself deeply (and then help humanity do the same)
#131 The ability to mediate conflicts and disagreements between people; to harmonize
#132 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)
#133 The ability to courageously take risks, try new things and overcome or circumvent obstacles
#134 The ability to put myself in someone else's shoes and consider their feelings
#135 The ability to affirm others and put them at ease
#136 The ability to see patterns and possibilities
#137 The ability to help other types get in touch with their deeper feelings
#138 The ability to broadly comprehend a subject while penetrating it deeply (and in great detail!)
#139 The ability to analyze
#140 The ability to do what I say I will do
#141 The ability to help others grow and develop their potential
#142 The ability to sacrifice immediate, personal gratification for the greater good of all
#143 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
#144 The ability to put people at ease with my even-keeled presence, calmness and patience
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 Fearful of standing out and consequently have difficulty striving for your own success
#146 Fearing betrayal, you can cast aside a friend for even minor transgressions or oversights
#147 Are very protective of your partner
#148 Good team players, get along well with others
#149 Often feel socially inept or inadequate --' handle by being outwardly charming or just blending in
#150 Won't let down your guard or relax your control in a relationship until you know it is safe to do so
#151 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#152 Inner tension between wanting to act on their good intentions vs. not wanting to give up their freedom
#153 Your underlying fear is that you won't be able to take care of yourself, won't have the inner resources, capability, power or life skills to manage if something goes wrong
#154 Want success but worry about feeling overwhelmed and overstressed by too much responsibility
#155 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
#156 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#157 Can expect preferential treatment for love and attention given to others
#158 Easily get depressed and feel disillusioned when relationship problems come up
#159 Are looking for the ideal partner who doesn't recoil from your intensity, social awkwardness or shyness
#160 Can get defensive or angry when people mock your ideals and lifestyle or try to change them
#161 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#162 Usually are good at debating, analyzing, critiquing, investigating, researching, conceptualizing, etc.
#163 May deceive yourself and others by projecting an affluent image
#164 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#165 Keep physically fit and healthy
#166 Can be territorial about your possessions and get bent out of sorts if someone moves something of yours
#167 Energetic, practical, ambitious and hard working
#168 Meaningful objects, such as antiques or art, can appease romantic desires and longings
#169 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#170 Tend to take charge of your partner's life; want to possess him/her; feel the impulse to command/boss
#171 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#172 Can be ingratiating and flattering to win other people's affections (and ensure your survival)
#173 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#174 Dislike inequality amongst people so strive for an egalitarian group structure --' no leaders, no followers
#175 Black and white thinking can cause you to hold grudges against people for small disagreements
#176 Go after what you want
#177 Inner tension between wanting privacy/alone time vs. wanting intense, intimate connection with partner
#178 Can be very open-hearted and merged with your partner at times
#179 Faithful and loyal
#180 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
#181 Excellent social skills and great conversationalists
#182 Flattering, ingratiating, seductive
#183 Are self-reliant and independent
#184 You can long for the ideal romantic union with a partner
#185 Fear being rejected for who you really are
#186 Have hidden expectations of love being returned
#187 Responsible and security conscious
#188 Tend to be especially attracted to people who are distant or unavailable
#189 You have great self-respect; if you are ever betrayed, you will cut that person out of your life
#190 Try to avoid the meaninglessness of a mundane existence by living on the edge and taking risks
#191 You try to ensure that everyone around you or with you has a good time
#192 Enjoy fantasizing about all the magical adventures and interesting conversations you would have with your new romantic interest, even if they are married or have a partner already
#193 Can be envious of people who seem more fulfilled and happy in their love life
#194 As you become less healthy you can become a scheming swindler, full of hot air and empty promises
#195 Have an interest in the group's welfare because you feel the group's welfare is connected to your own
#196 Often feel lonely, even when with others
#197 Want to be liked and approved of by everyone
#198 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
#199 Constantly analyze everything you do or say for fear of looking foolish or making a mistake
#200 Caretaking
#201 Have a lot of self-doubt about your sexual attractiveness and desirability
#202 Are extremely loyal to and protective of people you care about
#203 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#204 Too intense for others
#205 You may like a partner to be strong and direct, to stand his/her ground against yourself
#206 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#207 Like time alone. Can be balanced with regard to own needs vs. others' needs
#208 Can have a short attention span, easily get distracted and have trouble concentrating/getting focused
#209 Opinionated; believe you are the voice of the "truth"
#210 Strong fears of rejection and abandonment; you have serious doubts about your desirability
#211 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#212 The positive energy of group involvement invigorates and enlivens you
#213 Want to make sure you always have what you need and aren't deprived, limited or constricted
#214 When your marriage inevitably hits a difficult patch, you stay positive, talk, and work through it
#215 Witty and very genuine
#216 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#217 Healthy reformer qualities
#218 Excellent at connecting people together for their mutual benefit
#219 At worst, can become resigned, emotionally dead yet needy, depressed, angry and socially isolated
#220 At worst, fear others loathe and condemn you because others can read your weird thoughts
#221 Charismatic and charming; outgoing and personable
#222 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
#223 Can have difficulty saying no because you like to please and want to belong/fit in
#224 Enjoy learning widely and broadly to understand what other experts in different fields have to say
#225 Overly concerned with getting credentials and judging people by their credentials (degrees, titles, etc.)
#226 Tend to collect things you never use "just in case you ever need it" and because you are chronically indecisive about what you should throw away and what you shouldn't so you keep everything