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 Vigilance and alertness; looking for hidden agendas
#29 Protecting the weak, innocent and disadvantaged
#30 Compartmentalize my life to protect privacy
#31 Pleasing, harmonizing and accommodating to avoid conflict
#32 Natural Socratic method of questioning to get to truth
#33 Having a high threshold for pain
#34 Work exceptionally hard and compete to be the best
#35 Avoiding negative feelings that bring life down
#36 Being warm/pleasing to disarm potential hostility
#37 Overusing imagination to fantasize about ideal situations
#38 Sacrificing your own needs to care for others
#39 Detach to observe life from an internally safe distance
#40 "Mind reading" (you often assume you know what others are thinking and feeling)
#41 Searching for the ideal (partner, job, body,...., life) that will compensate for what I feel is missing inside
#42 Looking for something and/or someone outside the self to believe in and put loyalty into
#43 Getting things "right" (your own inner critic berates you if you don't)
#44 Focusing on, cueing for and sensing what others need
#45 Comparing self to others and judging self and others
#46 Manage time for maximum efficiency and productivity
#47 "Polarize," an NLP term meaning contrary/polar opposite thinking
#48 Indirectly displacing anger through correcting errors and/or championing social causes
#49 Intense focus on tasks, goals, achievement, and success
#50 Heightened imagination and positive, anticipatory thinking
#51 Being fearless, tenacious, decisive and authoritative
#52 Dissociating from threatening events
#53 Focusing on the bright side, even in difficult situations
#54 Resisting over-influence from the environment
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 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
#56 The ability to give my word and honor it, come hell or high water!
#57 The ability to experiment, investigate, explore and discover (I'm insatiably curious!)
#58 The ability to create and provide stability and security for others
#59 The ability to work long and hard on anything that captures my interest/imagination
#60 The ability to work in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment calling for quick thinking/action
#61 The ability to cheer people up when they're down or just lighten the mood of others
#62 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#63 The ability to detect when someone is being untruthful
#64 The ability to behave appropriately and diplomatically when out in public
#65 The ability to network and make connections (with the goal of helping each other succeed)
#66 The ability to synthesize vast amounts of information
#67 The ability to contemplate deeply, philosophize and understand abstract ideas and concepts
#68 The ability to inspect products, services, or processes to evaluate their quality or performance
#69 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#70 The ability to enforce policies and procedures and speak up against dishonesty/unfairness
#71 The ability to entertain others and make people laugh
#72 The ability to create financial independence (because of my strong desire not to be dependent on anyone)
#73 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#74 The ability to identify and capitalize on good ideas and turn them into profit
#75 The ability to heed my conscience when making decisions
#76 The ability to mediate conflicts and disagreements between people; to harmonize
#77 The ability to offer hospitality
#78 The ability to look for and find meaning in every experience, especially the painful ones
#79 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)
#80 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#81 The ability to discipline myself, as necessary, to succeed
#82 The ability to read people well and perceive what's not being said
#83 The ability to debate and critique
#84 The ability to feel connected with others (and even one with the universe)
#85 The ability to endure hardships and difficult times (with my quiet strength and tenacity)
#86 The ability to stay focused on my dreams, goals and desires and anticipate good things happening for me
#87 The ability to see other peoples' points of view and value differences of opinion
#88 The ability to inspect, scrutinize and examine something carefully and thoroughly
#89 The ability to interact well with people interpersonally/socially (I can be very charming)
#90 The ability to fight for truth and justice and stand up for what I believe in
#91 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#92 The ability to help people relax, see the big picture, and put things in perspective
#93 The ability to build rapport and trust with anyone by being genuinely interested in them
#94 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#95 The ability to explore the world of dreams and symbols and think holistically
#96 The ability to follow my heart, wherever it may lead
#97 The ability to cooperate and collaborate with others as part of a team with a common goal
#98 The ability to create "works of art" (term used broadly) that are beautiful, poetic, touching
#99 The ability to listen objectively and non-judgmentally and give unbiased advise
#100 The ability to create an ambiance of romance
#101 The ability to mobilize and marshal people to help others in need
#102 The ability to commit to those I care about and be loyal, dependable and responsible
#103 The ability to notice flaws, discrepancies, inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions
#104 The ability to protect, guard, defend and keep people safe from harm
#105 The ability to use good common sense and take a realistic, pragmatic approach to life
#106 The ability to network, communicate and interact well in interpersonal/social situations
#107 The ability to work well with my hands, with tools and with possibly machinery
#108 The ability to enforce [fair] rules imposed on others and break [unfair] rules imposed on me
#109 The ability to pick up the feelings of people around me (because of my emotional sensitivity)
#110 The ability to help others grow and develop their potential
#111 The ability to make people feel included and important
#112 The ability to use Socratic questioning and scientific methodology
#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 pay careful attention to details
#115 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of integrity and hard work ethic
#116 The ability to identify and make use of available resources in ingenious ways
#117 The ability to bring people together to create community and a family-like environment
#118 The ability to provide real care and support to others
#119 The ability to advocate and promote people or causes I am passionate about
#120 The ability to listen compassionately and allow people to feel understood
#121 The ability to see the good in others even when they don't see it in themselves
#122 The ability to do what I say I will do
#123 The ability to set, plan, organize and achieve goals
#124 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#125 The ability to help other types get in touch with their deeper feelings
#126 The ability to accumulate enormous amounts of varied information (I'm so curious!)
#127 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#128 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
#129 The ability to conceptually understand the fundamental principles of how anything works
#130 The ability to protect and help those that have been taken advantage of or mistreated
#131 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#132 The ability to adapt, accommodate, "go with the flow" and "live-and-let-live"
#133 The ability to synthesize others' ideas and form my own
#134 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#135 The ability to adapt well to sudden changes and shift gears quickly to stay on top of things
#136 The ability to listen to people patiently, attentively and nonjudgmentally
#137 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#138 The ability to act spontaneously and adapt quickly to changing situations
#139 The ability to work hard, persevere and do whatever it takes to succeed
#140 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#141 The ability to plan (especially exciting things to do!)
#142 The ability to quickly understand computers and technology
#143 The ability to intuit and inwardly perceive other people's needs
#144 The ability to accept enormous responsibility and solve difficult 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 Minimalistic; get by with the bare essentials (like books, bookshelves, a computer & Sudoku puzzles!)
#146 Can have explosive emotional reactions when your connection with important others is threatened
#147 Seductive and alluring; crave yet fear intimacy
#148 Like to know your partner's personal thoughts, feelings and desires, and like sharing their own
#149 You try to ensure that everyone around you or with you has a good time
#150 Can be self-deprecating as a way to fit in and deflect their inner feelings of envy and defectiveness
#151 You may like symbols of success -- fancy car, nice big house, etc.
#152 Polite and diplomatic; self-confident and ambitious
#153 Like to be in high-profile positions; desire fame
#154 Can get scattered, over-extended and over-committed
#155 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#156 Choose a safe career rather than risk doing what you love
#157 Can be very open-hearted and merged with your partner at times
#158 Are very protective of your partner
#159 You (particularly if you were a man) can try to give the impression of being macho, virile, manly and tough
#160 Inner tension between wanting to connect with your partner on a deep level vs. needing to stay in control
#161 Tend to demand loyalty and attention from your partner; can act parental or superior at times
#162 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#163 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#164 Adapt and compromise yourself to look good and fit in
#165 Group involvement helps you to structure the use of your time better
#166 Affectionate, nurturing
#167 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
#168 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#169 Withdraw into your lair because you easily feel drained by being around people too much
#170 At worst, you can become reckless a thrill-seeker, needing bigger and better experiences to get that rush of excitement you're looking for, like a drug addict who's built up a tolerance and needs more
#171 Desire to uphold and enforce rules for the good of all
#172 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#173 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#174 Can put yourself down, use humor or charm as a way of diffusing someone's perceived power
#175 Great at saving and investing money
#176 Patient and forbearing
#177 You may like a more withdrawn type of partner that you can mold
#178 You can lack a strong, unchanging sense of self and often live vicariously through others
#179 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
#180 Feel a sense of entitlement to get their essential needs met too
#181 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
#182 Tactful with good manners and a gracious way with people
#183 Fearing betrayal, you can cast aside a friend for even minor transgressions or oversights
#184 Go after what you want
#185 Can be rigid in their viewpoint
#186 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#187 Obsessively think about their partner
#188 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#189 Can be competitive with any rivals that might threaten your romantic relationship
#190 Take criticism very personally
#191 Inner tension between wanting privacy/alone time vs. wanting intense, intimate connection with partner
#192 Inner tension between doing what you want versus doing what you feel you "should" do
#193 Can become passive-aggressive when you're frustrated at yourself or with unfair authority figures
#194 Create aesthetically pleasing surroundings in your home that have emotional resonance for you
#195 Can get anxious and panicky when you think about losing your freedom
#196 Want the best for everyone else as well as yourself
#197 Want to be liked and approved of by everyone
#198 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#199 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
#200 When your marriage inevitably hits a difficult patch, you stay positive, talk, and work through it
#201 Help other people feel happy by sharing your deep gratitude and enjoyment of life
#202 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#203 Socially compare yourself with others; you're strongly identified with your social role
#204 Not very adaptable; see things as black and white
#205 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#206 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#207 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#208 Are charismatic, passionate and truthful
#209 Extremely social, friendly and outgoing
#210 Minor discomforts can seem unbearable --' room temp. too hot or cold, lighting to bright or dim, etc.
#211 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#212 Disciplined and regimented
#213 Are sociable, generous, friendly and extremely honorable with those you love
#214 You know you are hiding but are afraid to take off your mask
#215 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#216 Often feel lonely, even when with others
#217 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#218 Loving, attentive to others, generous
#219 Can focus intently on work or a cause you believe in wholeheartedly
#220 Get anxious when anything interferes with or disturbs your enjoyable rituals
#221 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#222 Can zone out mentally and disengage emotionally while still remaining physically present/involved
#223 Can be a workaholic
#224 Good at planning everything out
#225 Can have difficulty with social chit-chat and small talk, unless talking about your field
#226 Fear of scarcity
#227 At worst, can be an antisocial crackpot propounding your provocative, even anarchistic views to others
#228 Can be fickle and cancel appointments if something more exciting or promising comes up
#229 Seductive; desire to be valued, wanted and desired
#230 Can be seductive without even meaning to be
#231 Set personal goals regularly and don't sweep problems under the rug
#232 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#233 Feel drawn to anything or anyone that is unique, unusual, complex, mysterious, intense or beautiful
#234 Stand up for what you believe in and fight for truth, fairness and justice
#235 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#236 The positive energy of group involvement invigorates and enlivens you
#237 Often feel socially inept or inadequate --' handle by being outwardly charming or just blending in
#238 Supportive and forgiving
#239 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
#240 Enjoy letting loose, having a good time and hosting lavish social events for your friends
#241 Analyze decisions to death before making them to avoid making mistakes or jeopardizing your safety
#242 Healthy reformer qualities
#243 Can avoid groups and organizations altogether while still caring about your social position and how you are seen by society
#244 Your fear of material deprivation can cause a preoccupation with wanting comfort, especially at home
#245 Insecure, possessive and jealous (strong fear of abandonment)
#246 Can be neglectful of important responsibilities and obligations
#247 Inner tension between wanting to act on their good intentions vs. not wanting to give up their freedom
#248 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#249 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#250 Conscientious about planning for the future, for yourself and loved ones
#251 Have a lust for power and quickly notice who else has power when you are among a group of people
#252 Identify strongly with your image; can be show-offs
#253 Expect others to know what you need
#254 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#255 Are passionate about life
#256 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#257 Like time alone. Can be balanced with regard to own needs vs. others' needs
#258 Get disappointed when your partner doesn't share the same zest for fun and adventure in life as you do
#259 Disengage from your partner to be alone after an intense engagement, which can confuse your partner
#260 Ambitious and hard working
#261 Great at organizing meetings, facilitating projects
#262 Can be extremely social, entertaining, humorous and fun-loving
#263 Can express your feelings especially well nonverbally, through your sensuality and sexuality
#264 Pain arises when your partner doesn't take an interest in you or your repressed, unmet needs/desires
#265 Can envy or resent the very qualities in your mate you originally admired or wanted in yourself
#266 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#267 If alone without anyone to talk to or call you will refer to the voices of trusted others in your mind to get guidance and support when making decisions
#268 Keep up with latest developments in their line of work
#269 Responsible, willing to make sacrifices, detail-oriented, thrifty
#270 As you become less healthy you can become a scheming swindler, full of hot air and empty promises
#273 At worst, you can be an intimidating bully, threatening thief and/or an uncaring megalomaniac
#274 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
#275 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#276 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#277 Want to make sure you always have what you need and aren't deprived, limited or constricted
#278 Often will stay on the periphery or the fringe of group involvement so you don't have to fully commit
#279 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#280 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#281 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)
#282 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#283 Expressing feelings that occur in the moment is difficult without having time to think about them
#284 Tend to avoid social contact; can feel alienated from others at times
#285 You don't like having too many expectations or duties placed on you by the group
#286 Public image is all important
#287 Often enjoy teaching, training, research, scholarship, sharing their knowledge and wisdom
#288 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.)
#289 At worst, can be highly self-critical, antisocial and depressed, living with your shame in isolation
#290 Can be too self-contained, self-destructive, self-defeating, irresponsible and completely autonomous
#291 Are self-reliant and independent
#292 Are able to deal with difficult, even painful, situations by choosing to see the positive that can come from any situation
#293 At worst, anxiety attacks, work burnout and nervous breakdowns
#294 Have an interest in the group's welfare because you feel the group's welfare is connected to your own
#295 Usually are good at debating, analyzing, critiquing, investigating, researching, conceptualizing, etc.
#296 Feel the need to be the ideal gender role model for their culture
#297 Can have a difficult time committing and tend to scatter their energy in every direction
#298 Possible eating disorders
#299 Energetic, practical, ambitious and hard working
#300 Often focus on maintaining your home and the stability of your home life
#301 Turn on the charm and seductively focus on pleasing and lavishing attention on significant others
#302 Excellent social skills and great conversationalists
#303 Indecisive and ambivalent because of your inner anxiety
#304 Feel you need to have freedom and multiple options in life; can easily become frustrated without them
#305 Your goal is to keep your peace of mind and keep life comfortable --' at all costs!
#306 By focusing so much of your energy on your partner you conveniently forget about yourself and don't have to worry about dealing with your repressed anger, anxiety or other instinctive energies
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.