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 Focusing on the bright side, even in difficult situations
#29 Containing your own energy and anger
#30 Discerning the "right" thing to do (working hard, being honest, moderate, thrifty, etc.)
#31 Being fearless, tenacious, decisive and authoritative
#32 Looking for something and/or someone outside the self to believe in and put loyalty into
#33 Work exceptionally hard and compete to be the best
#34 Know how to present something in a compelling and acceptable way
#35 "Mind reading" (you often assume you know what others are thinking and feeling)
#36 Denying any personal vulnerability or weakness
#37 Natural Socratic method of questioning to get to truth
#38 Moving on to something better when stuck in pain
#39 Detach from feelings to prevent emotional overwhelm
#40 Compartmentalize my life to protect privacy
#41 Being prepared emotionally for worst case situations
#42 Winning important others over with kindness, charm and seduction
#43 Suppressing negative, unpleasant and unlikable feelings
#44 Searching for the ideal (partner, job, body,...., life) that will compensate for what I feel is missing inside
#45 Resilience --' bouncing back quickly after painful incidents
#46 Imposing their will and truth on others (to stay in control)
#47 Seeing the flaws --' you have great critical powers
#48 Manage time for maximum efficiency and productivity
#49 Going along with others' agendas
#50 Suppressing anger, real feelings and "bad" impulses
#51 Dissociating from threatening events
#52 Identifying the self with ever-changing feelings and moods
#54 Feeling superior (to those less deep and/or sensitive)
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 endure hardships and difficult times (with my quiet strength and tenacity)
#57 The ability to see patterns and possibilities
#58 The ability to think systematically and approach problems carefully and methodically
#59 The ability to mobilize and marshal people to help others in need
#60 The ability to help others grow and develop their potential
#61 The ability to identify and make use of available resources in ingenious ways
#62 The ability to initiate, lead and take action to succeed
#63 The ability to notice what is illogical, inconsistent, impractical or inefficient
#64 The ability to comfort, support and empathize with others
#65 The ability to take initiative/action and get things done (and get things done quickly)
#66 The ability to act spontaneously and adapt quickly to changing situations
#67 The ability to move into focused action when known difficulties/problems arise
#68 The ability to see deep underlying principles of life and universal truths that escape most
#69 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#70 The ability to adapt well to sudden changes and shift gears quickly to stay on top of things
#71 The ability to "learn more to earn more" -- I naturally want to stay on the cutting edge of breakthrough success technology
#72 The ability to find humor in my own faults and foibles (and help others see humor in theirs)
#73 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#74 The ability to work well under pressure
#75 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#76 The ability to look for and find meaning in every experience, especially the painful ones
#77 The ability to listen compassionately and allow people to feel understood
#78 The ability to see the big picture and develop long-range strategic goals
#79 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of loyalty, duty and commitment
#80 The ability to cooperate, collaborate and create harmonious relationships with others
#81 The ability to learn quickly
#82 The ability to invent new theories, models or systems to solve problems
#83 The ability to read people well; to understand their needs and motivations
#84 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#85 The ability to analyze
#86 The ability to bring out the best in people by challenging them yet believing in them
#87 The ability to fight for truth and justice and stand up for what I believe in
#88 The ability to intuit and inwardly perceive other people's needs
#89 The ability to network, communicate and interact well in interpersonal/social situations
#90 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#91 The ability to understand what motivates people
#92 The ability to debate and critique
#93 The ability to focus and concentrate deeply on projects that interest me
#94 The ability to detect when someone is being untruthful
#95 The ability to read people well, build rapport, and make friends easily
#96 The ability to see the bright side of any problem or situation
#97 The ability to accept and appreciate other people just the way they are
#98 The ability to mediate conflicts and disagreements between people; to harmonize
#99 The ability to create an ambiance of romance
#100 The ability to improve myself and my work over time (a commitment to excellence)
#101 The ability to adapt, accommodate, "go with the flow" and "live-and-let-live"
#102 The ability to win friends and influence people (it's great when I'm running for election, interviewing or auditioning for a part)
#103 The ability to tune in to my inner states, subconscious feelings and impulses
#104 The ability to run my own business successfully
#105 The ability to positively reframe any setback/disappointment as a great learning experience
#106 The ability to keep personal information confidential (important for most occupations)
#107 The ability to "think outside the box" and envision exciting, creative and novel ideas
#108 The ability to network
#109 The ability to express myself creatively through art such as music, painting, dance, etc.
#110 The ability to build rapport and trust with anyone by being genuinely interested in them
#111 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#112 The ability to juggle many roles and responsibilities in life (in my pursuit of having it all!)
#113 The ability to listen objectively and non-judgmentally and give unbiased advise
#114 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#115 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
#116 The ability to bring enthusiasm, optimism, passion and fun to whatever work I do
#117 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
#118 The ability to see the good in others even when they don't see it in themselves
#119 The ability to look for the positive in any situation
#120 The ability to sense danger and often prevent it from happening
#121 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#122 The ability to exercise rational judgment and objectivity when making decisions
#123 The ability to put enormous energy, passion and intensity into whatever I do
#124 The ability to beautify any environment
#125 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical)
#126 The ability to discipline myself to achieve my goals
#127 The ability to take control of a bad situation (a failing business or government, for example) and turn it around
#128 The ability to take daring risks but based on practical intuition
#129 The ability to help people relax, see the big picture, and put things in perspective
#130 The ability to communicate with and care for animals (some Nines are gifted with animals)
#131 The ability to make people feel included and important
#132 The ability to organize resources, prioritize tasks and follow through on work projects
#133 The ability to heed my conscience when making decisions
#134 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#135 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#136 The ability to seek to understand myself deeply (and then help humanity do the same)
#137 The ability to see points of agreement between people's different points of view
#138 The ability to identify and capitalize on good ideas and turn them into profit
#139 The ability to sacrifice immediate, personal gratification for the greater good of all
#140 The ability to accumulate enormous amounts of varied information (I'm so curious!)
#141 The ability to protect, guard, defend and keep people safe from harm
#142 The ability to work long and hard on anything that captures my interest/imagination
#143 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#144 The ability to provide real care and support to others
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 Are highly suggestible and if you don't have good boundaries and morals, you can be promiscuous
#146 Won't let their guard down until you feel safe to do so, when you really trust and respect someone
#147 Charming, upbeat, entertaining; a gracious host and hostess
#148 Tend to be outwardly nervous, anxious, dependent and needy
#149 Inner tension between social responsibility to others vs. a strong desire for excitement, adventure, fun
#150 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#151 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#152 Can be seductive, sexual, jealous and possessive; relationship problems cause depression
#153 Can envy or resent the very qualities in your mate you originally admired or wanted in yourself
#154 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
#155 Cultivate whatever qualities valued others find appealing and desirable
#156 Fear being rejected
#157 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#158 Set personal goals regularly and don't sweep problems under the rug
#159 Can have anticipatory anxiety and fearful fantasies of worst-case scenarios
#160 Affectionate, nurturing
#161 Often enjoy teaching, training, research, scholarship, sharing their knowledge and wisdom
#162 Like to know your partner's personal thoughts, feelings and desires, and like sharing their own
#163 Obsessively think about their partner
#164 Usually are good at debating, analyzing, critiquing, investigating, researching, conceptualizing, etc.
#165 At worst, you can feel alone, lost, dissociated from others and yourself
#166 You may like a more withdrawn type of partner that you can mold
#167 Can be patient, understanding, curious and a great listener
#168 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#169 Can avoid groups and organizations altogether while still caring about your social position and how you are seen by society
#170 Want money and power to be able to insure your own well being and that of loved ones
#171 Are self-reliant and independent
#172 Can get anxious and panicky when you think about losing your freedom
#173 The positive energy of group involvement invigorates and enlivens you
#174 Unrealistically high expectations, easily disappointed when others don't measure up
#175 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#176 Expressing feelings that occur in the moment is difficult without having time to think about them
#177 Self-reliant and independent
#178 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#179 At worst, anxiety attacks, work burnout and nervous breakdowns
#180 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#181 Entertaining, optimistic, positive, vivacious and upbeat
#182 Can be hard on your kids (if you have them) to toughen them up for the real world
#183 Public image is all important
#184 At worst, fear others loathe and condemn you because others can read your weird thoughts
#185 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
#186 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#187 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#188 Witty and very genuine
#189 Once friends have proven themselves trustworthy, they are considered part of your inner circle
#190 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
#191 Extremely social, friendly and outgoing
#192 Socially compare yourself with others; you're strongly identified with your social role
#193 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#194 Excellent social skills and great conversationalists
#195 Interested in physical and material well being
#196 Can be disillusioned and resentful of authority figures if they end up disappointing you in some way
#197 Try to hide your fears behind a mask of beauty (especially women)
#198 Like time alone. Can be balanced with regard to own needs vs. others' needs
#199 Are looking for the ideal partner who doesn't recoil from your intensity, social awkwardness or shyness
#200 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
#201 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#202 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#203 With your great intuition, can have excellent social skills, social sensitivities and great manners
#204 At worst, you can be obsessively paranoid and depressive
#205 Can be fickle and cancel appointments if something more exciting or promising comes up
#206 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#207 Disciplined and regimented
#208 You have great self-respect; if you are ever betrayed, you will cut that person out of your life
#209 Inner tension between wanting to fully participate in a group vs. not wanting the responsibility of fully participating
#210 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
#211 When your marriage inevitably hits a difficult patch, you stay positive, talk, and work through it
#212 Can have voyeuristic tendencies and/or be sexually perverted
#213 Feel drawn to anything or anyone that is unique, unusual, complex, mysterious, intense or beautiful
#214 Are capable of making new discoveries or introducing inventions or life changing theories, etc.
#215 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#216 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
#217 Orderly, organized, neat, clean
#218 Go after what you want
#219 Often love to cook for others
#220 Fastidious, picky and finicky
#221 Are willing to confront people who take advantage of your kindness and charity
#222 You may like a partner to be strong and direct, to stand his/her ground against yourself
#223 Can be the classic lazy couch potato who asks as little of life as possible
#224 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
#225 Take criticism very personally
#226 Can idealize a romantic interest, projecting all kinds of wonderful qualities onto him/her that don't exist
#227 At worst, you can become selfish, anti-social, recklessly impulsive, short-tempered and self-destructive
#228 Turn on the charm and seductively focus on pleasing and lavishing attention on significant others
#229 Enjoy sharing secrets with your partner and trusted allies and are excellent at keeping secrets too
#230 Fear making mistakes, fear catastrophes
#231 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#232 Underlying feelings of scarcity cause you to withdraw into privacy
#233 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#234 Can be neglectful of important responsibilities and obligations
#235 Can be seductive without even meaning to be
#236 Hypochondria possible
#237 Continually learning and into self-improvement
#238 Need lots of privacy and your own space
#239 Strong emphasis on fidelity
#240 Get angry when your partner makes an important decision without consulting you first
#241 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#242 Alter and adapt yourself to meet others' needs but then fear rejection if you express your own needs
#243 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#244 Can be self-righteous
#245 Can have difficulty adhering to mindless rules and regulations
#246 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.)
#247 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#248 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)
#249 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#250 Want to be liked and approved of by everyone
#251 Feel most alive when tempting fate; can lead to crisis situations
#252 Energetic, practical, ambitious and hard working
#253 Child-like fear of not being able to make it on their own
#254 Hard working, productive, time efficient, goal-oriented, pragmatic
#255 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#256 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#257 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#258 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#259 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#260 Expect others to know what you need
#261 Can bolster up your image to compensate for social insecurities: dressing up to the nines, having a unique social style/presentation, being glamorous but a little aloof, having elite membership, etc.
#262 Work long hours to preserve their security and mitigate anxiety
#263 Tend to collect things you never use "just in case you ever need it" and because you are chronically indecisive about what you should throw away and what you shouldn't so you keep everything
#264 Can be extremely social, entertaining, humorous and fun-loving
#265 Have an interest in the group's welfare because you feel the group's welfare is connected to your own
#266 Withdraw into your lair because you easily feel drained by being around people too much
#267 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
#268 Patient and forbearing
#269 Reluctant to take on visible leadership roles for fear of being criticized, judged, rejected or cracking up
#270 Choose a safe career rather than risk doing what you love
#271 At worst, can be voyeuristic, kinky, sexually perverted and/or isolate yourself from society
#272 Identify strongly with your image; can be show-offs
#273 Create aesthetically pleasing surroundings in your home that have emotional resonance for you
#274 Can be a reformer, advocate and/or crusader
#275 Can be idealistic, sacrificing for a cause you believe in that serves something beyond just yourself
#276 Strong sense of social responsibility
#277 Seek attention and even prestige by being popular or seen with the "in crowd"
#278 Can aggressively and relentlessly go after what you want (to keep anxiety repressed)
#279 Too intense for others
#280 Can sometimes be indecisive about whether you want to belong to a group or not
#281 Excellent at pointing out angles, perspectives or viewpoints that others had not considered
#282 Resent authority because you see it as unnecessary and just another restriction on your freedom
#283 Stubborn refusal to give up your self-image of being someone special
#284 Fear you won't be able to survive or will be on the streets without support from your friends and family
#285 Can have a very difficult time letting go of a relationship once it is over
#286 Consider your home as somewhat like a castle, island, fortress or barrier of safety to protect yourself against the dangers of the outside world
#287 Inner tension between wanting to connect with people vs. wanting to withdraw to be alone
#288 Can get defensive or angry when people mock your ideals and lifestyle or try to change them
#289 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#290 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
#291 At worst, can completely control and dominate your partner and isolate him/her from other people
#292 Good team players, get along well with others
#293 Believe you are only as good as your achievements
#294 You (especially if you were a woman) play up your attractiveness as a way of attracting a partner
#295 Have a lust for power and quickly notice who else has power when you are among a group of people
#296 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#297 Help other people feel happy by sharing your deep gratitude and enjoyment of life
#298 Are passionate about life
#299 Hold people to exacting standards
#300 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#301 Supportive and forgiving
#302 Seek adulation and recognition from others
#303 Charismatic and charming; outgoing and personable
#304 You don't like having too many expectations or duties placed on you by the group
#305 Pain arises when your partner doesn't take an interest in you or your repressed, unmet needs/desires
#306 Truly want to have a partnership of equality where you don't feel the need to control and possess
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.