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 Detach from feelings to prevent emotional overwhelm
#29 "Mind reading" (you often assume you know what others are thinking and feeling)
#30 Searching for the ideal (partner, job, body,...., life) that will compensate for what I feel is missing inside
#31 Comparing self to others and judging self and others
#32 Seeing the flaws --' you have great critical powers
#33 Can be extremely focused and work diligently
#34 "Mirroring" others (matching mannerisms) in conversation to create wonderful rapport
#35 Repress feelings for maximum performance and results
#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)
#41 Vigilance and alertness; looking for hidden agendas
#42 Having a strong sense of self and being self-assertive
#43 Seeking knowledge to explain life and feel safe
#44 Present a winning personality that people will admire
#45 Looking for something and/or someone outside the self to believe in and put loyalty into
#46 Putting a positive reframe on negative experiences
#47 Overusing imagination to fantasize about ideal situations
#48 Resisting over-influence from the environment
#49 Dissociating from threatening events
#50 Minimizing physical & emotional needs to preserve personal autonomy
#51 Getting things "right" (your own inner critic berates you if you don't)
#52 Being undemanding
#53 Fitting in to society and working for common goals
#54 Resilience --' bouncing back quickly after painful incidents
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to pick up the feelings of people around me (because of my emotional sensitivity)
#56 The ability to behave appropriately and diplomatically when out in public
#57 The ability to adapt, accommodate, "go with the flow" and "live-and-let-live"
#58 The ability to protect, guard, defend and keep people safe from harm
#59 The ability to set, plan, organize and achieve goals
#60 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#61 The ability to offer hospitality
#62 The ability to contemplate deeply, philosophize and understand abstract ideas and concepts
#63 The ability to sacrifice immediate, personal gratification for the greater good of all
#64 The ability to bring people together
#65 The ability to keep personal information confidential (important for most occupations)
#66 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#67 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#68 The ability to serve and support others and worthy causes
#69 The ability to accept/appreciate differences and go with the flow
#70 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#71 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#72 The ability to find humor in my own faults and foibles (and help others see humor in theirs)
#73 The ability to praise people and make them feel good about themselves
#74 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#75 The ability to empower and encourage others to be strong and take charge of their life
#76 The ability to put enormous energy, passion and intensity into whatever I do
#77 The ability to see other peoples' points of view and value differences of opinion
#78 The ability to bring out the best in people by challenging them yet believing in them
#79 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of integrity and hard work ethic
#80 The ability to take control of a bad situation (a failing business or government, for example) and turn it around
#81 The ability to learn quickly and do many different things well (can be a blessing or a curse)
#82 The ability to ensure the welfare of those I care about
#83 The ability to identify and utilize all available resources at my disposal
#84 The ability to see the good in others
#85 The ability to "think outside the box" and envision exciting, creative and novel ideas
#86 The ability to follow my heart, wherever it may lead
#87 The ability to win friends and influence people (it's great when I'm running for election, interviewing or auditioning for a part)
#88 The ability to work long and hard on someone else's behalf
#89 The ability to size people up quickly and figure out their weaknesses
#90 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#91 The ability to act spontaneously and adapt quickly to changing situations
#92 The ability to juggle many roles and responsibilities in life (in my pursuit of having it all!)
#93 The ability to help others grow and develop their potential
#94 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical)
#95 The ability to explore the world of dreams and symbols and think holistically
#96 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#97 The ability to understand what motivates people
#98 The ability to keep my word and do what I say I will do
#99 The ability to read people well and perceive what's not being said
#100 The ability to sell, promote and market myself, my services, and my products
#101 The ability to network, communicate and interact well in interpersonal/social situations
#102 The ability to entertain others and make people laugh
#103 The ability to affirm others and put them at ease
#104 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#105 The ability to exercise rational judgment and objectivity when making decisions
#106 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
#107 The ability to learn quickly
#108 The ability to experiment, explore, question and make discoveries
#109 The ability to listen objectively and non-judgmentally and give unbiased advise
#110 The ability to tune in to my inner states, subconscious feelings and impulses
#111 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#112 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#113 The ability to plan and then execute the plan to achieve my lofty goals (I have big dreams!)
#114 The ability to focus and concentrate deeply on projects that interest me
#115 The ability to perform and play a role well
#116 The ability to accept and appreciate other people just the way they are
#117 The ability to detect when someone is being untruthful
#118 The ability to sense danger and often prevent it from happening
#119 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#120 The ability to focus and concentrate on a work task
#121 The ability to remain a source of strength, stability, reliability and dependability for others despite extreme hardship or trying circumstances
#122 The ability to express myself creatively through art such as music, painting, dance, etc.
#123 The ability to accumulate enormous amounts of varied information (I'm so curious!)
#124 The ability to listen well and empathize deeply with others
#125 The ability to produce positive change in the world (with my vision, compassion and strength)
#126 The ability to share my findings with others (for my joy and their knowledge)
#127 The ability to experiment, investigate, explore and discover (I'm insatiably curious!)
#128 The ability to create financial independence (because of my strong desire not to be dependent on anyone)
#129 The ability to synthesize others' ideas and form my own
#130 The ability to encourage, uplift, inspire and empower people
#131 The ability to create peace and harmony between people (and even countries)
#132 The ability to create "works of art" (term used broadly) that are beautiful, poetic, touching
#133 The ability to "learn more to earn more" -- I naturally want to stay on the cutting edge of breakthrough success technology
#134 The ability to mediate conflicts and disagreements between people; to harmonize
#135 The ability to bring people together to create community and a family-like environment
#136 The ability to interact well with people interpersonally/socially (I can be very charming)
#137 The ability to lead discussion groups and build teams
#138 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#139 The ability to read people well; to understand their needs and motivations
#140 The ability to stay open-minded, inquisitive and intellectually curious
#141 The ability to work in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment calling for quick thinking/action
#142 The ability to cooperate, collaborate and create harmonious relationships with others
#143 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
#144 The ability to invent new theories, models or systems to solve problems
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 Easily get depressed and feel disillusioned when relationship problems come up
#146 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#147 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#148 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#149 Strong sense of social responsibility
#150 Subconsciously believe that enough pleasureful experiences and possessions will bring you happiness
#151 Once friends have proven themselves trustworthy, they are considered part of your inner circle
#152 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#153 Can expect preferential treatment for love and attention given to others
#154 Can have difficulty adhering to mindless rules and regulations
#155 Can be fickle and cancel appointments if something more exciting or promising comes up
#156 Are able to deal with difficult, even painful, situations by choosing to see the positive that can come from any situation
#157 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
#158 Keep physically fit and healthy
#159 Your goal is to keep your peace of mind and keep life comfortable --' at all costs!
#160 May aggressively pursue and overcome all obstacles/objections when you really like and want someone
#161 Acts of service is one of your "love languages"
#162 Enjoy learning widely and broadly to understand what other experts in different fields have to say
#163 Can be a workaholic
#164 Crave yet fear intimacy due to hidden feelings of undesirability
#165 Can zone out mentally and disengage emotionally while still remaining physically present/involved
#166 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#167 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#168 Can be stubborn and/or withdrawn, especially if someone is being demanding, bossy or rude
#169 Can be seductive, sexual, jealous and possessive; relationship problems cause depression
#170 Try to allure and impress a romantic interest with your charisma, magnetism, success and confidence
#172 Seek attention and even prestige by being popular or seen with the "in crowd"
#173 Can have vanity and try to become the "ideal man" or "ideal woman"
#174 Loving, attentive to others, generous
#175 May deceive yourself and others by projecting an affluent image
#176 Pursue sexual conquests subconsciously believing they will bolster your self-esteem; they don't
#177 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#178 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#179 Want success but worry about feeling overwhelmed and overstressed by too much responsibility
#180 Have hidden expectations of love being returned
#181 Are capable of bringing passion, intensity and excitement to your intimate relationship
#182 Healthy reformer qualities
#183 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#184 Inner tension between wanting privacy/alone time vs. wanting intense, intimate connection with partner
#185 Resent authority because you see it as unnecessary and just another restriction on your freedom
#186 Disciplined and regimented
#187 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#188 Caretaking
#189 Help other people feel happy by sharing your deep gratitude and enjoyment of life
#190 Overly concerned with getting credentials and judging people by their credentials (degrees, titles, etc.)
#191 Inner tension between wanting to connect with your partner on a deep level vs. needing to stay in control
#192 Fearful of losing your identity and becoming just like everybody else; you desire to be something bigger
#193 Interested in physical and material well being
#194 Tend to retreat to the comfort and solitude of your home where you feel more safe and at ease
#195 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#196 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#197 Your lust for life makes you prone to excess --' late nights, heavy entertaining, drinking, eating, etc.
#198 Provide financial security and stability to others
#199 Often enjoy teaching, training, research, scholarship, sharing their knowledge and wisdom
#200 Patient and forbearing
#201 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
#202 Want to make sure you always have what you need and aren't deprived, limited or constricted
#203 Have a wide-ranging curiosity and are likely multitalented
#204 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#205 Can project your own unowned power onto another and then see that person as a threat
#206 Witty and very genuine
#207 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#208 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#209 Fear being rejected for who you really are
#210 Stubborn refusal to give up your self-image of being someone special
#211 Child-like fear of not being able to make it on their own
#212 Inner tension between wanting to connect with people vs. wanting to withdraw to be alone
#213 Maintain social standards of appropriateness at all times, even when speaking out is necessary
#214 Great at organizing meetings, facilitating projects
#215 Outgoing and sociable but like having a home base
#216 Know what you want out of life and don't get pulled off course by other people's agendas and desires
#217 Are often talkative and enjoy a good debate, especially about politics, the economy, sports or leadership
#218 Easily get bored with mundane reality so you embellish it with fantasy, imagination & wishful thinking
#219 Tend to worry and fret a great deal, especially about financial matters and your ability to survive
#220 Indecisive and ambivalent because of your inner anxiety
#221 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
#222 Are capable of making new discoveries or introducing inventions or life changing theories, etc.
#223 Workaholism and strong identification with their work
#224 Get rebellious when people presume to know what you are thinking and feeling
#225 Inner tension between doing what you want versus doing what you feel you "should" do
#226 Are likely a workaholic because independence and security are extremely important to you
#227 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#228 Go after what you want
#229 Have a lust for power and quickly notice who else has power when you are among a group of people
#230 Insecure, possessive and jealous (strong fear of abandonment)
#231 Fear you won't be able to survive or will be on the streets without support from your friends and family
#232 Can surrender control and be genuinely soft, vulnerable and tender with your partner once you have won your partner's loyalty and affections and have no fear of being betrayed
#233 Keep a full social calendar but have contingency/back up plans just in case something falls through
#234 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#235 Enjoy sharing secrets with your partner and trusted allies and are excellent at keeping secrets too
#236 Want money and power to be able to insure your own well being and that of loved ones
#237 Can be self-righteous
#238 Create aesthetically pleasing surroundings in your home that have emotional resonance for you
#239 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#240 Like to be the center of attention, the head honcho, the big cheese
#241 Can have explosive emotional reactions when your connection with important others is threatened
#242 Can be the classic lazy couch potato who asks as little of life as possible
#243 Can idealize a romantic interest, projecting all kinds of wonderful qualities onto him/her that don't exist
#244 Desire to uphold and enforce rules for the good of all
#245 Can be territorial about your possessions and get bent out of sorts if someone moves something of yours
#246 You try to ensure that everyone around you or with you has a good time
#247 Dislike inequality amongst people so strive for an egalitarian group structure --' no leaders, no followers
#248 Can be hypersensitive to criticism and devastated by being left out by a group of friends
#249 Can be self-centered, thoughtless, impatient, demanding and grumpy when feeling frustrated or deprived
#250 Get anxious when anything interferes with or disturbs your enjoyable rituals
#251 Disengage from your partner to be alone after an intense engagement, which can confuse your partner
#252 Responsible and security conscious
#253 Take criticism very personally
#254 Inner tension between wanting to fit in, be accepted and belong yet still be special, unique and stand out
#255 Are self-reliant and independent
#256 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#257 The positive energy of group involvement invigorates and enlivens you
#258 Strong emphasis on fidelity
#259 Are passionate about life
#260 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#261 Want the best for everyone else as well as yourself
#262 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#263 Can sometimes be fickle in fact and not just in mind; commitment can be difficult for you
#264 Often feel lonely, even when with others
#265 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#266 So focused on goals, mission, purpose that you can't relate to people
#267 Once you create powerful bonds of camaraderie with close friends, you can let your true feelings show
#268 Fear making mistakes, fear catastrophes
#269 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#270 Underlying feelings of scarcity cause you to withdraw into privacy
#271 Ambitious
#272 Tend to question and test your partner's motives and actions in the beginning stages of the relationship
#273 You can lack a strong, unchanging sense of self and often live vicariously through others
#274 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)
#275 Minimalistic; get by with the bare essentials (like books, bookshelves, a computer & Sudoku puzzles!)
#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 Are charismatic, passionate and truthful
#278 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#279 May even take credit for others' work and/or exaggerate their success/fame/wealth
#280 Long for a soulmate to come along and sweep you off your feet; to save you from an ordinary life
#281 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#282 Trust and privacy are big issues; don't want your partner discussing relationship issues with other people
#283 Responsible, willing to make sacrifices, detail-oriented, thrifty
#284 Have trouble taking time off from work, relaxing or even slowing down
#285 Charismatic and charming; outgoing and personable
#286 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#287 Can feel incapable of meeting the same standards that others in the group are capable of meeting and fear that your defectiveness will eventually be found out and you will be rejected by the group
#288 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
#289 Can be idealistic, sacrificing for a cause you believe in that serves something beyond just yourself
#290 You like to get involved in groups that further social causes
#291 If you feel misunderstood or rejected in any way you can become quite emotionally distant
#292 Meaningful objects, such as antiques or art, can appease romantic desires and longings
#293 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#294 Desire to find the perfect, ideal partner
#295 Pride in ability to socially connect people and help others
#296 Often focus on maintaining your home and the stability of your home life
#297 Can be extremely devoted, big-hearted and loving once you trust their partner
#298 Can put yourself down, use humor or charm as a way of diffusing someone's perceived power
#299 Can be overly competitive and self-promoting
#300 Like to know your partner's personal thoughts, feelings and desires, and like sharing their own
#301 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#302 Have an interest in the group's welfare because you feel the group's welfare is connected to your own
#303 Repress and stuff their feelings
#304 Tend to be lusty in love; can be competitive, impulsive and impatient too
#305 Can discount basic self-preservation needs and tune mundane reality out in order to follow a dream
#306 Attracted to those on their way up or socially influential
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.