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 Not recognizing that you even have needs
#30 Perceptiveness
#31 Cope with fear by acting strong (or smart) to win support and/or by acting sexy or coquettish to attract support
#32 Minimizing hopes and expectations (that way you can't be disappointed)
#33 Vigilance and alertness; looking for hidden agendas
#34 Know how to present something in a compelling and acceptable way
#35 Being ultra-responsible and reliable ("I must..., I ought to..., I should...")
#36 "Polarize," an NLP term meaning contrary/polar opposite thinking
#37 Putting a positive reframe on negative experiences
#38 "Mind reading" (you often assume you know what others are thinking and feeling)
#39 Heightened imagination and positive, anticipatory thinking
#40 Discerning the "right" thing to do (working hard, being honest, moderate, thrifty, etc.)
#41 Imposing their will and truth on others (to stay in control)
#42 Resisting over-influence from the environment
#43 Doubt/mistrust others; Test other's loyalty
#44 Being self-sufficient to limit dependency on others
#45 Taking control of everything and everyone
#46 Identifying the self with ever-changing feelings and moods
#47 Present a winning personality that people will admire
#48 Minimizing physical & emotional needs to preserve personal autonomy
#49 Suppressing negative, unpleasant and unlikable feelings
#50 Work exceptionally hard and compete to be the best
#51 Going along with others' agendas
#52 Getting things "right" (your own inner critic berates you if you don't)
#53 Naturally noticing who has the power and who's in control
#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 synthesize vast amounts of information
#56 The ability to accumulate enormous amounts of varied information (I'm so curious!)
#57 The ability to exercise rational judgment and objectivity when making decisions
#58 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#59 The ability to behave appropriately and diplomatically when out in public
#60 The ability to mobilize and marshal people to help others in need
#61 The ability to debate and critique
#62 The ability to entertain others and make people laugh
#63 The ability to bring out the best in people by challenging them yet believing in them
#64 The ability to inspect products, services, or processes to evaluate their quality or performance
#65 The ability to take control of a bad situation (a failing business or government, for example) and turn it around
#66 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#67 The ability to work long and hard on someone else's behalf
#68 The ability to communicate with and care for animals (some Nines are gifted with animals)
#69 The ability to look for the positive in any situation
#70 The ability to network, communicate and interact well in interpersonal/social situations
#71 The ability to perceive, discern and mentally interpret information that escapes most people
#72 The ability to run my own business successfully
#73 The ability to listen compassionately and allow people to feel understood
#74 The ability to use Socratic questioning and scientific methodology
#75 The ability to pull myself up by my own bootstraps
#76 The ability to believe in myself, think positively and dream big
#77 The ability to keep on top of things
#78 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#79 The ability to express myself creatively through art such as music, painting, dance, etc.
#80 The ability to quickly understand computers and technology
#81 The ability to learn quickly
#82 The ability to arouse enthusiasm and excitement in others for my products, services or projects (great for winning supporters, investors or followers)
#83 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#84 The ability to multitask and juggle many roles and responsibilities in life
#85 The ability to interact well with people interpersonally/socially (I can be very charming)
#86 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of integrity and hard work ethic
#87 The ability to feel things deeply and share the depths of my soul with others, warts and all
#88 The ability to speak my mind and inspire others to do the same
#89 The ability to endure hardships and difficult times (with my quiet strength and tenacity)
#90 The ability to move into focused action when known difficulties/problems arise
#91 The ability to create "works of art" (term used broadly) that are beautiful, poetic, touching
#92 The ability to invent new theories, models or systems to solve problems
#93 The ability to identify and utilize all available resources at my disposal
#94 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#95 The ability to help people view life from a more universal, metaphysical perspective
#96 The ability to create peace and harmony between people (and even countries)
#97 The ability to accept and appreciate other people just the way they are
#98 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#99 The ability to protect and help those that have been taken advantage of or mistreated
#100 The ability to detect when someone is being untruthful
#101 The ability to cooperate and collaborate with others as part of a team with a common goal
#102 The ability to read people well and perceive what's not being said
#103 The ability to courageously take risks, try new things and overcome or circumvent obstacles
#104 The ability to set, plan, organize and achieve goals
#105 The ability to bring people together who I know could benefit one another
#106 The ability to tune in to my inner states, subconscious feelings and impulses
#107 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
#108 The ability to juggle many roles and responsibilities in life (in my pursuit of having it all!)
#109 The ability to commit to those I care about and be loyal, dependable and responsible
#110 The ability to sacrifice immediate, personal gratification for the greater good of all
#111 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#112 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#113 The ability to look for and find meaning in every experience, especially the painful ones
#114 The ability to advocate and promote people or causes I am passionate about
#115 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical)
#116 The ability to improve myself and my work over time (a commitment to excellence)
#117 The ability to create an ambiance of romance
#118 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#119 The ability to give my word and honor it, come hell or high water!
#120 The ability to stay open-minded, inquisitive and intellectually curious
#121 The ability to build rapport and trust with anyone by being genuinely interested in them
#122 The ability to serve and support others and worthy causes
#123 The ability to see the good in others even when they don't see it in themselves
#124 The ability to empathize with people and console and reassure them
#125 The ability to put people at ease with my even-keeled presence, calmness and patience
#126 The ability to read people well; to understand their needs and motivations
#127 The ability to ensure the welfare of those I care about
#128 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#129 The ability to see other peoples' points of view and value differences of opinion
#130 The ability to praise people and make them feel good about themselves
#131 The ability to experiment, explore, question and make discoveries
#132 The ability to communicate well and get along with all kinds of people (even difficult ones)
#133 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
#134 The ability to notice flaws, discrepancies, inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions
#135 The ability to brainstorm and create multiple options to solve a problem
#136 The ability to see the big picture and the implications of my actions and ideas
#137 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
#138 The ability to see life in a highly unique, otherworldly, idiosyncratic, and often spiritual way
#139 The ability to focus and concentrate fully when I'm on task
#140 The ability to plan and then execute the plan to achieve my lofty goals (I have big dreams!)
#141 The ability to seek to understand myself deeply (and then help humanity do the same)
#142 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)
#143 The ability to broadly comprehend a subject while penetrating it deeply (and in great detail!)
#144 The ability to help people relax, see the big picture, and put things in perspective
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 Like to help others with their material and physical needs
#146 Disciplined and regimented
#147 Look to trusted others for reassurance and protection rather than to yourself
#148 At worst, can be obsessed with someone; stalking; fatal attractions
#149 Self-inhibited, repress your own wants/needs (and resent others for it)
#150 Have an interest in the group's welfare because you feel the group's welfare is connected to your own
#151 Create aesthetically pleasing surroundings in your home that have emotional resonance for you
#152 Can be envious of people who seem more fulfilled and happy in their love life
#153 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#154 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#155 Dislike feeling burdened by your obligations and responsibilities; wish you could escape
#156 Can have explosive emotional reactions when your connection with important others is threatened
#157 Tactful with good manners and a gracious way with people
#158 Inner tension between wanting to withdraw from life vs. wanting to participate fully in life
#159 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#160 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#161 Have hidden expectations of love being returned
#162 Group involvement helps you to structure the use of your time better
#163 You may like a more withdrawn type of partner that you can mold
#164 Great at saving and investing money
#165 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
#166 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.)
#167 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#168 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#169 Can have vanity and try to become the "ideal man" or "ideal woman"
#170 Outgoing and sociable but like having a home base
#171 Underlying feelings of scarcity cause you to withdraw into privacy
#172 Want success but worry about feeling overwhelmed and overstressed by too much responsibility
#173 Healthy reformer qualities
#174 Witty and very genuine
#175 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)
#176 Hold people to exacting standards
#177 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#178 Public image is all important
#179 Your lust for life makes you prone to excess --' late nights, heavy entertaining, drinking, eating, etc.
#180 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#181 At worst, can become fanatical and obsessive about a group ideal you believe in unquestioningly
#182 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#183 Insecure, possessive and jealous (strong fear of abandonment)
#184 Are self-reliant and independent
#185 Can see life as a struggle; may believe only the strong survive; can be hard-hearted, anti-social
#186 Unrealistically high expectations, easily disappointed when others don't measure up
#187 Embody the "life of the party" type who gets drunk and disorderly, especially when young and single
#188 Easily feel ashamed/frustrated for not being able to live up to your own vision of your ideal self
#189 Loving, attentive to others, generous
#190 Can be tender, vulnerable and sweet but also competitive, demanding, aggressive and pushy
#191 Tend to be assertive and confrontational in relationships; prefer intense relationships to comfortable ones
#192 Are capable of making new discoveries or introducing inventions or life changing theories, etc.
#193 Can't ask for what you need
#194 Judge their strong sexual urges/desires as "bad"
#195 Fear being left out or forgotten
#196 May even take credit for others' work and/or exaggerate their success/fame/wealth
#197 Can be self-centered, thoughtless, impatient, demanding and grumpy when feeling frustrated or deprived
#198 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#199 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#200 Strong sense of social responsibility
#201 Keep up with latest developments in their line of work
#202 Truly want to have a partnership of equality where you don't feel the need to control and possess
#203 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
#204 Can be idealistic, sacrificing for a cause you believe in that serves something beyond just yourself
#205 Can aggressively and relentlessly go after what you want (to keep anxiety repressed)
#206 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#207 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#208 Faithful and loyal
#209 Choose a safe career rather than risk doing what you love
#210 At worst, you can be an intimidating bully, threatening thief and/or an uncaring megalomaniac
#211 Some can neglect relationships and/or health due to heavy workload
#212 Set personal goals regularly and don't sweep problems under the rug
#213 Not very adaptable; see things as black and white
#214 Feel most alive when tempting fate; can lead to crisis situations
#215 At worst, get so emotionally distraught over love gone wrong that you kill yourself and/or your lover
#216 Can expect preferential treatment for love and attention given to others
#217 Can have a very difficult time letting go of a relationship once it is over
#218 An honest fight/argument that brings out the truth allows you to feel closer to your partner
#219 Hypochondria possible
#220 You can justify and rationalize anything you do for the sake of having fun
#221 Feel the need to be the ideal gender role model for their culture
#222 Stubborn refusal to give up your self-image of being someone special
#223 Socially compare yourself with others; you're strongly identified with your social role
#224 Can idealize a romantic interest, projecting all kinds of wonderful qualities onto him/her that don't exist
#225 Can be a workaholic
#226 Affectionate, nurturing
#227 At worst, you can be obsessively paranoid and depressive
#228 Usually are good at debating, analyzing, critiquing, investigating, researching, conceptualizing, etc.
#229 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#230 Can unconsciously recreate childhood losses in adulthood through reckless behavior
#231 Get anxious when anything interferes with or disturbs your enjoyable rituals
#232 Stand up for what you believe in and fight for truth, fairness and justice
#233 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#234 Dislike inequality amongst people so strive for an egalitarian group structure --' no leaders, no followers
#235 Are looking for the ideal partner who doesn't recoil from your intensity, social awkwardness or shyness
#236 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#237 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#238 Take criticism very personally
#239 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#240 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
#241 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#242 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#243 Can be stubborn and/or withdrawn, especially if someone is being demanding, bossy or rude
#244 Ambitious and hard working
#245 Often have a strong sex drive (which helps you get involved in and stick with a relationship)
#246 Want to be liked and approved of by everyone
#247 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
#248 Can be a reformer, advocate and/or crusader
#249 Hide your neediness behind giving
#250 Extremely social, friendly and outgoing
#251 When your marriage inevitably hits a difficult patch, you stay positive, talk, and work through it
#252 If you feel misunderstood or rejected in any way you can become quite emotionally distant
#253 Have trouble taking time off from work, relaxing or even slowing down
#254 At worst, can become resigned, emotionally dead yet needy, depressed, angry and socially isolated
#255 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#256 Inner tension between wanting to comply with others' wishes vs. wanting to defy/assert independence
#257 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#258 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#259 Want money and power to be able to insure your own well being and that of loved ones
#260 As you become less healthy you can become a scheming swindler, full of hot air and empty promises
#261 Are sociable, generous, friendly and extremely honorable with those you love
#262 Can be overly competitive and self-promoting
#263 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#264 Can have anticipatory anxiety and fearful fantasies of worst-case scenarios
#265 Desire to uphold and enforce rules for the good of all
#266 Can be haughty, snobbish, intellectually arrogant and condescending toward "inferior-minded" people
#267 Are considerate and cooperative but have good boundaries; don't allow others to control or coerce you
#268 Can develop theories about people's negative moods or hostile intentions which are totally off
#269 You can completely lack discernment and get involved in risky love affairs, flirt with danger or live on the edge in other ways to feel fully alive; excessive living can lead to burn-out and depression
#270 Test limits and boundaries with your friends initially to see if they are loyal, honorable and trustworthy
#271 Entertaining, optimistic, positive, vivacious and upbeat
#272 Are often talkative and enjoy a good debate, especially about politics, the economy, sports or leadership
#273 Go after what you want
#274 Alter your behavior in any way necessary to keep your partner interested in you
#275 Can have difficulty adhering to mindless rules and regulations
#276 You don't even realize you've got no burning commitment to your own goals and personal needs
#277 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
#278 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#279 Inner tension between wanting to connect with people vs. wanting to withdraw to be alone
#280 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#281 Get along well with individuals and groups that are very different from each other
#282 Health conscious (exercise regularly, eat well, etc.)
#283 Often drawn to academia or science (but not always); may become an expert in their field
#284 Hard working, productive, time efficient, goal-oriented, pragmatic
#285 Can be patient, understanding, curious and a great listener
#286 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#287 Tend to be a good conversationalist and advice giver
#288 At worst, can be highly self-critical, antisocial and depressed, living with your shame in isolation
#289 Are passionate about life
#290 Can be disillusioned and resentful of authority figures if they end up disappointing you in some way
#291 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#292 Fearful of losing your identity and becoming just like everybody else; you desire to be something bigger
#293 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#294 At worst, can be voyeuristic, kinky, sexually perverted and/or isolate yourself from society
#295 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#296 Pursue sexual conquests subconsciously believing they will bolster your self-esteem; they don't
#297 Continually learning and into self-improvement
#298 Consider your home as somewhat like a castle, island, fortress or barrier of safety to protect yourself against the dangers of the outside world
#299 Can have a difficult time committing and tend to scatter their energy in every direction
#300 Great at organizing meetings, facilitating projects
#301 Can be a materialistic and consummate consumer; like having the latest gadgets and trendy items
#302 Tend to retreat to the comfort and solitude of your home where you feel more safe and at ease
#303 Tend to question and test your partner's motives and actions in the beginning stages of the relationship
#304 Are capable of bringing passion, intensity and excitement to your intimate relationship
#305 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#306 Can show healthy anger
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.