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 Present a winning personality that people will admire
#30 Containing your own energy and anger
#31 Seeking knowledge to explain life and feel safe
#32 Perceptiveness
#33 "Polarize," an NLP term meaning contrary/polar opposite thinking
#34 Imposing their will and truth on others (to stay in control)
#35 Putting a positive reframe on negative experiences
#36 Comparing self to others and judging self and others
#37 Doubt/mistrust others; Test other's loyalty
#38 Dissociating from threatening events
#39 Cope with fear by acting strong (or smart) to win support and/or by acting sexy or coquettish to attract support
#40 "Mirroring" others (matching mannerisms) in conversation to create wonderful rapport
#41 Repress feelings for maximum performance and results
#42 Manage time for maximum efficiency and productivity
#43 Sacrificing your own needs to care for others
#44 "Mismatch," an NLP term meaning I look for and notice what is NOT present in any experience -- what is missing
#45 Not recognizing that you even have needs
#46 Discerning the "right" thing to do (working hard, being honest, moderate, thrifty, etc.)
#47 Being self-sufficient to limit dependency on others
#48 Having a strong sense of self and being self-assertive
#49 Keeping life upbeat, exciting and enjoyable
#50 Being undemanding
#51 Indirectly displacing anger through correcting errors and/or championing social causes
#52 Being fearless, tenacious, decisive and authoritative
#53 Resilience --' bouncing back quickly after painful incidents
#54 Being prepared emotionally for worst case situations
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to read people well and perceive what's not being said
#56 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#57 The ability to put people at ease with my even-keeled presence, calmness and patience
#58 The ability to notice what is illogical, inconsistent, impractical or inefficient
#59 The ability to learn quickly
#60 The ability to focus and concentrate deeply on projects that interest me
#61 The ability to perceive, discern and mentally interpret information that escapes most people
#62 The ability to use Socratic questioning and scientific methodology
#63 The ability to create an ambiance of romance
#64 The ability to see points of agreement between people's different points of view
#65 The ability to go and go and go.... until I crash (like the Energizer bunny!)
#66 The ability to accept enormous responsibility and solve difficult problems
#67 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical!)
#68 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#69 The ability to perform and play a role well
#70 The ability to bring people together who I know could benefit one another
#71 The ability to sense danger and often prevent it from happening
#72 The ability to sacrifice immediate, personal gratification for the greater good of all
#73 The ability to work long and hard on anything that captures my interest/imagination
#74 The ability to commit to those I care about and be loyal, dependable and responsible
#75 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#76 The ability to pick up the feelings of people around me (because of my emotional sensitivity)
#77 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#78 The ability to affirm others and put them at ease
#79 The ability to share my findings with others (for my joy and their knowledge)
#80 The ability to speak my mind and inspire others to do the same
#81 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of integrity and hard work ethic
#82 The ability to enforce [fair] rules imposed on others and break [unfair] rules imposed on me
#83 The ability to help people relax, see the big picture, and put things in perspective
#84 The ability to see life in a highly unique, otherworldly, idiosyncratic, and often spiritual way
#85 The ability to sacrifice my own needs for the benefit of someone I care to help
#86 The ability to act spontaneously and adapt quickly to changing situations
#87 The ability to create and provide stability and security for others
#88 The ability to accept and appreciate other people just the way they are
#89 The ability to explore the world of dreams and symbols and think holistically
#90 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#91 The ability to look for and find meaning in every experience, especially the painful ones
#92 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#93 The ability to look for the positive in any situation
#94 The ability to enforce policies and procedures and speak up against dishonesty/unfairness
#95 The ability to accumulate enormous amounts of varied information (I'm so curious!)
#96 The ability to pull myself up by my own bootstraps
#97 The ability to mobilize and marshal people to help others in need
#98 The ability to pay careful attention to details
#99 The ability to network, communicate and interact well in interpersonal/social situations
#100 The ability to initiate, lead and take action to succeed
#101 The ability to communicate well and get along with all kinds of people (even difficult ones)
#102 The ability to lead discussion groups and build teams
#103 The ability to read people well, build rapport, and make friends easily
#104 The ability to synthesize other peoples' ideas and present my own original ones
#105 The ability to focus and concentrate on a work task
#106 The ability to offer hospitality
#107 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
#108 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#109 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)
#110 The ability to notice flaws, discrepancies, inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions
#111 The ability to experiment, investigate, explore and discover (I'm insatiably curious!)
#112 The ability to experiment, explore, question and make discoveries
#113 The ability to set, plan, organize and achieve goals
#114 The ability to "think outside the box" and envision exciting, creative and novel ideas
#115 The ability to give my word and honor it, come hell or high water!
#116 The ability to work long and hard on someone else's behalf
#117 The ability to make people feel included and important
#118 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical)
#119 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#120 The ability to keep my word and do what I say I will do
#121 The ability to follow my heart, wherever it may lead
#122 The ability to see the big picture and the implications of my actions and ideas
#123 The ability to praise people and make them feel good about themselves
#124 The ability to observe life impartially and see it from multiple, abstract perspectives
#125 The ability to remain a source of strength, stability, reliability and dependability for others despite extreme hardship or trying circumstances
#126 The ability to endure hardships and difficult times (with my quiet strength and tenacity)
#127 The ability to see the big picture and develop long-range strategic goals
#128 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#129 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#130 The ability to behave appropriately and diplomatically when out in public
#131 The ability to network and make connections (with the goal of helping each other succeed)
#132 The ability to help others grow and develop their potential
#133 The ability to create close, personal, meaningful relationships with people
#134 The ability to empower and encourage others to be strong and take charge of their life
#135 The ability to believe in myself, think positively and dream big
#136 The ability to plan and then execute the plan to achieve my lofty goals (I have big dreams!)
#137 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#138 The ability to improve myself and my work over time (a commitment to excellence)
#139 The ability to stay focused on my dreams, goals and desires and anticipate good things happening for me
#140 The ability to stay open-minded, inquisitive and intellectually curious
#141 The ability to cooperate, collaborate and create harmonious relationships with others
#142 The ability to inspect, scrutinize and examine something carefully and thoroughly
#143 The ability to adapt, accommodate, "go with the flow" and "live-and-let-live"
#144 The ability to tune in to my inner states, subconscious feelings and impulses
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 Can expect preferential treatment for love and attention given to others
#146 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#147 Desire to uphold and enforce rules for the good of all
#148 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#149 Can be too self-contained, self-destructive, self-defeating, irresponsible and completely autonomous
#150 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#151 Can be fickle and cancel appointments if something more exciting or promising comes up
#152 Tend to take charge of your partner's life; want to possess him/her; feel the impulse to command/boss
#153 Can focus intently on work or a cause you believe in wholeheartedly
#154 Possible eating disorders
#155 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
#156 At worst, you can be an intimidating bully, threatening thief and/or an uncaring megalomaniac
#157 Critically and obsessively compare yourself to others
#158 Inner tension between wanting to act on their good intentions vs. not wanting to give up their freedom
#159 Tend to be especially attracted to people who are distant or unavailable
#160 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#161 Can be self-destructive, impulsive and aggressive yet terrified of being without support
#162 Are often talkative and enjoy a good debate, especially about politics, the economy, sports or leadership
#163 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#164 Great at saving and investing money
#165 Can have trouble setting your own goals and following through with your innermost intentions
#166 May aggressively pursue and overcome all obstacles/objections when you really like and want someone
#167 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#168 Disengage from your partner to be alone after an intense engagement, which can confuse your partner
#169 Keep physically fit and healthy
#170 Can feel as though other people have what is missing in your life
#171 Keep up with what is going on in their community
#172 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#173 Tend to be lusty in love; can be competitive, impulsive and impatient too
#174 Can be excellent at investing money and creating stability/security for yourself and loved ones
#175 Inner tension between wanting to comply with others' wishes vs. wanting to defy/assert independence
#176 Not very adaptable; see things as black and white
#177 Can fall in and out of love often, trying your best to avoid a boring life
#178 Inner tension between doing what you want versus doing what you feel you "should" do
#179 Often drawn to academia or science (but not always); may become an expert in their field
#180 Inner tension between wanting to fully participate in a group vs. not wanting the responsibility of fully participating
#181 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#182 Excellent social and interpersonal skills; great networker
#183 Help other people feel happy by sharing your deep gratitude and enjoyment of life
#184 Feel drawn to anything or anyone that is unique, unusual, complex, mysterious, intense or beautiful
#185 As you become less healthy you can become a scheming swindler, full of hot air and empty promises
#186 Won't let their guard down until you feel safe to do so, when you really trust and respect someone
#187 Often focus on maintaining your home and the stability of your home life
#188 Get along well with individuals and groups that are very different from each other
#189 Affectionate, nurturing
#190 Constantly analyze everything you do or say for fear of looking foolish or making a mistake
#191 Feel the need to prove yourself as anxiety about your social worth increases
#192 Self-reliant and independent
#193 Can be overly competitive and self-promoting
#194 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#195 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#196 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
#197 At worst, can become fanatical and obsessive about a group ideal you believe in unquestioningly
#198 An honest fight/argument that brings out the truth allows you to feel closer to your partner
#199 Can project your courage/strength/power onto admired authority figures and idealize/romanticize them
#200 Orderly, organized, neat, clean
#201 Can be powerful and self-assertive
#202 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#203 Good team players, get along well with others
#204 Know what you want out of life and don't get pulled off course by other people's agendas and desires
#205 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#206 Can be a reformer, advocate and/or crusader
#207 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#208 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#209 Expressing feelings that occur in the moment is difficult without having time to think about them
#210 Take criticism very personally
#211 Can be stubborn and/or withdrawn, especially if someone is being demanding, bossy or rude
#212 You like to get involved in groups that further social causes
#213 A master networker and organizer who can bring people together that need each other's help
#214 Overly concerned about your social position; want to be one of the intellectual or creative elite
#227 Responsible, willing to make sacrifices, detail-oriented, thrifty
#228 Are passionate about life
#229 Pain arises when your partner doesn't take an interest in you or your repressed, unmet needs/desires
#230 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#231 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
#232 You think the threat is "out there" so you take on a strong persona to match any perceived threat
#233 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#234 Like to know your partner's personal thoughts, feelings and desires, and like sharing their own
#235 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
#236 Can be envious of people who seem more fulfilled and happy in their love life
#237 Overly concerned about how authority figures perceive you; feel the need to be well liked by them
#238 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.)
#239 Can become passive-aggressive when you're frustrated at yourself or with unfair authority figures
#240 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#241 Tend to worry and fret a great deal, especially about financial matters and your ability to survive
#242 Your goal is to keep your peace of mind and keep life comfortable --' at all costs!
#243 Keep your house well stocked with food, emergency supplies and creature comforts
#244 Act strong and/or seductive but really feel insecure, fearful and self-doubting.
#245 Tend to retreat to the comfort and solitude of your home where you feel more safe and at ease
#246 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
#247 Can feel overwhelmed by people's expectations, intrusiveness, questioning, neediness, demands, etc.
#248 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#249 Can overspend
#250 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)
#251 Go after what you want
#252 Are considerate and cooperative but have good boundaries; don't allow others to control or coerce you
#253 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
#254 Can express your feelings especially well nonverbally, through your sensuality and sexuality
#255 Inner tension between wanting to connect with people vs. wanting to withdraw to be alone
#256 Are sociable, generous, friendly and extremely honorable with those you love
#257 Like to be seen with successful people to enhance their own social value
#258 Often have a strong sex drive (which helps you get involved in and stick with a relationship)
#259 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#260 Set personal goals regularly and don't sweep problems under the rug
#261 Want the best for everyone else as well as yourself
#262 Loving, attentive to others, generous
#263 Can see life as a struggle; may believe only the strong survive; can be hard-hearted, anti-social
#264 Can discount basic self-preservation needs and tune mundane reality out in order to follow a dream
#265 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#266 Sometimes you can unexpectedly leave/disappear for long periods of time without any notice
#267 Can be seductive without even meaning to be
#268 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
#269 Can be idealistic, sacrificing for a cause you believe in that serves something beyond just yourself
#270 Can be a materialistic and consummate consumer; like having the latest gadgets and trendy items
#271 Overly concerned with getting credentials and judging people by their credentials (degrees, titles, etc.)
#272 Supportive and forgiving
#273 Credentials, degrees, titles, awards, certifications, licenses, etc. are extremely important to have
#274 When your marriage inevitably hits a difficult patch, you stay positive, talk, and work through it
#275 Can be extremely suspicious and fear betrayal
#276 Can get defensive or angry when people mock your ideals and lifestyle or try to change them
#277 Keep a full social calendar but have contingency/back up plans just in case something falls through
#278 Identify strongly with your image; can be show-offs
#279 Often love to cook for others
#280 Have trouble taking time off from work, relaxing or even slowing down
#281 Can be self-deprecating as a way to fit in and deflect their inner feelings of envy and defectiveness
#282 Group involvement helps you to structure the use of your time better
#283 Fear being rejected
#284 Responsible and security conscious
#285 Can get scattered, over-extended and over-committed
#286 Hold people to exacting standards
#287 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#288 Workaholism and strong identification with their work
#289 Procrastination
#290 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
#291 Often drawn to politics and/or journalism
#292 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#293 Minimalistic; get by with the bare essentials (like books, bookshelves, a computer & Sudoku puzzles!)
#294 Strong fears of rejection and abandonment; you have serious doubts about your desirability
#295 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
#296 Desire to find the perfect, ideal partner
#297 Excellent at connecting people together for their mutual benefit
#298 Energetic, practical, ambitious and hard working
#299 Flattering, ingratiating, seductive
#300 Hide your neediness behind giving
#301 Have a lust for power and quickly notice who else has power when you are among a group of people
#302 Healthy reformer qualities
#303 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#304 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#305 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#306 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.