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 "Matching," an NLP term meaning you try to find commonality between yourself and others
#29 Suppressing negative, unpleasant and unlikable feelings
#30 Cope with fear by acting strong (or smart) to win support and/or by acting sexy or coquettish to attract support
#37 Discerning the "right" thing to do (working hard, being honest, moderate, thrifty, etc.)
#38 Pleasing, harmonizing and accommodating to avoid conflict
#39 Being undemanding
#40 Explaining and justifying own inappropriate behavior (rationalizing)
#41 "Polarize," an NLP term meaning contrary/polar opposite thinking
#42 Intense focus on tasks, goals, achievement, and success
#43 Detach to observe life from an internally safe distance
#44 Denying any personal vulnerability or weakness
#45 Retreating to the safety of your imagination under stress
#46 Being fearless, tenacious, decisive and authoritative
#47 Indirectly displacing anger through correcting errors and/or championing social causes
#48 Work exceptionally hard and compete to be the best
#49 Imagining and engaging in interesting activities
#50 Suppressing anger, real feelings and "bad" impulses
#51 Being self-sufficient to limit dependency on others
#52 Identifying the self with ever-changing feelings and moods
#53 Being warm/pleasing to disarm potential hostility
#54 Overusing imagination to fantasize about ideal situations
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to stay open-minded, inquisitive and intellectually curious
#56 The ability to perceive, discern and mentally interpret information that escapes most people
#57 The ability to offer hospitality
#58 The ability to follow my heart, wherever it may lead
#59 The ability to sell, promote and market myself, my services, and my products
#60 The ability to motivate, persuade, convince and inspire people
#61 The ability to tune in to my inner states, subconscious feelings and impulses
#62 The ability to ensure the welfare of those I care about
#63 The ability to go and go and go.... until I crash (like the Energizer bunny!)
#64 The ability to positively reframe any setback/disappointment as a great learning experience
#65 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#66 The ability to work steadily and persistently toward my goals without giving up
#67 The ability to work hard, persevere and do whatever it takes to succeed
#68 The ability to win friends and influence people (it's great when I'm running for election, interviewing or auditioning for a part)
#69 The ability to bring people together who I know could benefit one another
#70 The ability to work well with my hands, with tools and with possibly machinery
#71 The ability to provide real care and support to others
#72 The ability to network
#73 The ability to put myself in someone else's shoes and consider their feelings
#74 The ability to create peace and harmony between people (and even countries)
#75 The ability to contemplate deeply, philosophize and understand abstract ideas and concepts
#76 The ability to look for the positive in any situation
#77 The ability to network, communicate and interact well in interpersonal/social situations
#78 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#79 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#80 The ability to remain a source of strength, stability, reliability and dependability for others despite extreme hardship or trying circumstances
#81 The ability to believe in myself, think positively and dream big
#82 The ability to see the good in others
#83 The ability to understand what motivates people
#84 The ability to share my findings with others (for my joy and their knowledge)
#85 The ability to protect and help those that have been taken advantage of or mistreated
#86 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#87 The ability to inspect products, services, or processes to evaluate their quality or performance
#88 The ability to exercise rational judgment and objectivity when making decisions
#89 The ability to fight for truth and justice and stand up for what I believe in
#90 The ability to accept enormous responsibility and solve difficult problems
#91 The ability to see the bright side of any problem or situation
#92 The ability to focus and concentrate fully when I'm on task
#93 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical)
#94 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#95 The ability to mobilize and marshal people to help others in need
#96 The ability to broadly comprehend a subject while penetrating it deeply (and in great detail!)
#97 The ability to feel things deeply and share the depths of my soul with others, warts and all
#98 The ability to affirm others and put them at ease
#99 The ability to learn quickly
#100 The ability to feel connected with others (and even one with the universe)
#101 The ability to bring people together
#102 The ability to look for and find meaning in every experience, especially the painful ones
#103 The ability to create close, personal, meaningful relationships with people
#104 The ability to produce positive change in the world (with my vision, compassion and strength)
#105 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#106 The ability to keep personal information confidential (important for most occupations)
#107 The ability to enforce [fair] rules imposed on others and break [unfair] rules imposed on me
#108 The ability to stay focused on my dreams, goals and desires and anticipate good things happening for me
#109 The ability to focus and concentrate on a work task
#110 The ability to create and provide stability and security for others
#111 The ability to communicate with and care for animals (some Nines are gifted with animals)
#112 The ability to put enormous energy, passion and intensity into whatever I do
#113 The ability to network and make connections (with the goal of helping each other succeed)
#114 The ability to serve and support others and worthy causes
#115 The ability to synthesize vast amounts of information
#116 The ability to advocate and promote people or causes I am passionate about
#117 The ability to read people well; to understand their needs and motivations
#118 The ability to work in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment calling for quick thinking/action
#119 The ability to act spontaneously and adapt quickly to changing situations
#120 The ability to sense danger and often prevent it from happening
#121 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of integrity and hard work ethic
#122 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
#123 The ability to communicate well and get along with all kinds of people (even difficult ones)
#124 The ability to make people feel included and important
#125 The ability to create an ambiance of romance
#126 The ability to arouse enthusiasm and excitement in others for my products, services or projects (great for winning supporters, investors or followers)
#127 The ability to interact well with people interpersonally/socially (I can be very charming)
#128 The ability to cooperate and collaborate with others as part of a team with a common goal
#129 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#130 The ability to notice flaws, discrepancies, inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions
#131 The ability to keep on top of things
#132 The ability to "think outside the box" and envision exciting, creative and novel ideas
#133 The ability to investigate, inquire and research
#134 The ability to use good common sense and take a realistic, pragmatic approach to life
#135 The ability to direct my own life and not be swayed, influenced or coerced by others
#136 The ability to help other types get in touch with their deeper feelings
#137 The ability to improve myself and my work over time (a commitment to excellence)
#138 The ability to create "works of art" (term used broadly) that are beautiful, poetic, touching
#139 The ability to size people up quickly and figure out their weaknesses
#140 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#141 The ability to put people at ease with my even-keeled presence, calmness and patience
#142 The ability to discipline myself to achieve my goals
#143 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
#144 The ability to listen objectively and non-judgmentally and give unbiased advise
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 Loving, attentive to others, generous
#146 Repress and stuff their feelings
#147 Strong fears of rejection and abandonment; you have serious doubts about your desirability
#148 Provide financial security and stability to others
#149 Are willing to confront people who take advantage of your kindness and charity
#150 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#151 Enjoy letting loose, having a good time and hosting lavish social events for your friends
#152 Can be depressed, paranoid and aggressive toward the very people you are looking to for security
#153 Dislike feeling burdened by your obligations and responsibilities; wish you could escape
#154 Charismatic and charming; outgoing and personable
#155 Can be dauntless and throw caution to the wind to materialize your dream
#156 Self-reliant and independent
#157 Can unconsciously recreate childhood losses in adulthood through reckless behavior
#158 Look to trusted others for reassurance and protection rather than to yourself
#159 Faithful and loyal
#160 Try to hide your fears behind exaggerated strength (especially men)
#161 Strong sense of social responsibility
#162 Can zone out mentally and disengage emotionally while still remaining physically present/involved
#163 Fear being left out or forgotten
#164 With your great intuition, can have excellent social skills, social sensitivities and great manners
#165 If you feel misunderstood or rejected in any way you can become quite emotionally distant
#166 Can be very open-hearted and merged with your partner at times
#167 Analyze decisions to death before making them to avoid making mistakes or jeopardizing your safety
#168 Can be idealistic, sacrificing for a cause you believe in that serves something beyond just yourself
#169 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
#170 Tactful with good manners and a gracious way with people
#171 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#172 Enjoy learning widely and broadly to understand what other experts in different fields have to say
#173 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#174 Can lack confidence in your social skills, especially when initiating contact with a romantic interest
#175 Can overspend
#176 Acts of service is one of your "love languages"
#177 Are charismatic, passionate and truthful
#178 Can have vanity and try to become the "ideal man" or "ideal woman"
#179 Losing your job or assets, or an illness that stops you from working, can feel life threatening
#180 Can be self-righteous
#181 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#182 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
#183 Once you have fallen in love with your partner, you can become codependent and/or jealous
#184 At worst, you can feel alone, lost, dissociated from others and yourself
#185 You like to get involved in groups that further social causes
#186 Often protect the weaker/downtrodden/disadvantaged members of society, especially when they're being taken advantage of, and try to empower them to be more self-reliant, confident and courageous
#187 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#188 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#189 Can be a hypochondriac
#190 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#191 Like to be seen with successful people to enhance their own social value
#192 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#202 Believe you are only as good as your achievements
#203 Feel the need to be the ideal gender role model for their culture
#204 At worst, can be an antisocial crackpot propounding your provocative, even anarchistic views to others
#205 Embody the phrase "the grass is greener on the other side of the fence."
#206 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#207 Health conscious (exercise regularly, eat well, etc.)
#208 Charming, upbeat, entertaining; a gracious host and hostess
#209 Are passionate about life
#210 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#211 Can get defensive or angry when people mock your ideals and lifestyle or try to change them
#212 Not very adaptable; see things as black and white
#213 Inner tension between wanting to connect with people vs. wanting to withdraw to be alone
#214 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#215 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)
#216 Tend to avoid social contact; can feel alienated from others at times
#217 At worst, you are irresponsible, rebellious, seek constant variety and get involved with the wrong crowd
#218 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#219 Good at planning everything out
#220 You may like a more withdrawn type of partner that you can mold
#221 Interested in physical and material well being
#222 Can be patient, understanding, curious and a great listener
#223 Can easily give away your power by becoming too accommodating to a group, a boss or a leader
#224 Often drawn to academia or science (but not always); may become an expert in their field
#225 Have hidden expectations of love being returned
#226 Can fear losing the support of trusted allies if you act independently
#227 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#228 Stand up for what you believe in and fight for truth, fairness and justice
#229 Can be seductive, sexual, jealous and possessive; relationship problems cause depression
#230 At worst, you can spend out of control (possibly gambling as well), indulge their senses excessively (food, drink, drugs, sex, etc.) and push your bodies regularly to the point of exhaustion
#231 Can have difficulty adhering to mindless rules and regulations
#232 Often focus on maintaining your home and the stability of your home life
#233 It is easy for you to "lose yourself" in your partner because tension dissolves when you do
#234 You try to ensure that everyone around you or with you has a good time
#235 At worst, you can become selfish, anti-social, recklessly impulsive, short-tempered and self-destructive
#236 You don't like having too many expectations or duties placed on you by the group
#237 Create aesthetically pleasing surroundings in your home that have emotional resonance for you
#238 Would make a great teacher, mathematician, scientist, consultant or computer programmer
#239 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#240 Are self-reliant and independent
#241 Can't ask for what you need
#242 Feel drawn to anything or anyone that is unique, unusual, complex, mysterious, intense or beautiful
#243 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#244 You avoid participating in group conflicts if at all possible
#245 Take criticism very personally
#246 Do whatever it takes to "win over" people, especially a romantic interest (won't take no for an answer)
#247 Want money and power to be able to insure your own well being and that of loved ones
#248 Critically and obsessively compare yourself to others
#249 Tend to retreat to the comfort and solitude of your home where you feel more safe and at ease
#250 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#251 Passionate
#252 Often feel lonely, even when with others
#253 Can be hypersensitive to criticism and devastated by being left out by a group of friends
#254 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#255 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#256 Like to help others with their material and physical needs
#257 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#258 Alter and adapt yourself to meet others' needs but then fear rejection if you express your own needs
#259 Fear becoming dependent on others or having others dependent on you
#260 Fearing betrayal, you can cast aside a friend for even minor transgressions or oversights
#261 Entertaining, optimistic, positive, vivacious and upbeat
#262 Substitute nonessential satisfactions (such as eating, watching TV, sleeping a lot, shopping, playing on the computer, daydreaming, collecting things, reading, puttering about the house) for essential satisfactions (aligning choices/behaviors with core values, inner sense of meaning/purpose, etc.)
#263 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.)
#264 Energetic, practical, ambitious and hard working
#265 At worst, can be voyeuristic, kinky, sexually perverted and/or isolate yourself from society
#266 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#267 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#268 You can justify and rationalize anything you do for the sake of having fun
#269 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#270 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#271 Start way more projects than you ever finish because of mental agitation and difficulty concentrating
#272 When your marriage inevitably hits a difficult patch, you stay positive, talk, and work through it
#273 Know what you want out of life and don't get pulled off course by other people's agendas and desires
#274 Conscientious about planning for the future, for yourself and loved ones
#275 Are capable of bringing passion, intensity and excitement to your intimate relationship
#276 Want the best for everyone else as well as yourself
#277 Can have voyeuristic tendencies and/or be sexually perverted
#278 Can have fixated beliefs and paranoia about anyone who is not in alignment with your beliefs
#279 You can lack a strong, unchanging sense of self and often live vicariously through others
#280 Having prestige and a good reputation is very important
#281 Due to social shame, you can believe you don't know how to function like normal people
#282 Can become magnetized by and infatuated with someone you find
fascinating/intriguing/mysterious and will romanticize and fantasize about him or her as a way to keep life exciting and stimulating
#283 Black and white thinking can cause you to hold grudges against people for small disagreements
#284 Set personal goals regularly and don't sweep problems under the rug
#285 Hard working, productive, time efficient, goal-oriented, pragmatic
#286 You think the threat is "out there" so you take on a strong persona to match any perceived threat
#287 Can get anxious and panicky when you think about losing your freedom
#288 Fear making mistakes, fear catastrophes
#289 Have trouble taking time off from work, relaxing or even slowing down
#290 You develop a keen "appetite" for secondary sources of gratification as a substitute for true self-love
#291 Can be envious of people who seem more fulfilled and happy in their love life
#292 Insecure, possessive and jealous (strong fear of abandonment)
#293 Inner tension between wanting to fully participate in a group vs. not wanting the responsibility of fully participating
#294 At worst, can be abusive, vengeful, sadistic or even commit crimes of passion
#295 Dislike inequality amongst people so strive for an egalitarian group structure --' no leaders, no followers
#296 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#297 Can express your feelings especially well nonverbally, through your sensuality and sexuality
#298 Cultivate whatever qualities valued others find appealing and desirable
#299 Go after what you want
#300 Fear being rejected
#301 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#302 Can show healthy anger
#303 Can focus intently on work or a cause you believe in wholeheartedly
#304 Maintain social standards of appropriateness at all times, even when speaking out is necessary
#305 Often feel socially inept or inadequate --' handle by being outwardly charming or just blending in
#306 Your fear of material deprivation can cause a preoccupation with wanting comfort, especially at home
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.