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 Suppressing negative, unpleasant and unlikable feelings
#29 Identifying the self with ever-changing feelings and moods
#30 Conserving energy and withdrawing to refuel
#31 "Mirroring" others (matching mannerisms) in conversation to create wonderful rapport
#32 Indirectly displacing anger through correcting errors and/or championing social causes
#33 Naturally noticing who has the power and who's in control
#34 Manage time for maximum efficiency and productivity
#35 "Mind reading" (you often assume you know what others are thinking and feeling)
#36 Being strong, and forceful if necessary, to gain respect
#37 Retreating to the safety of your imagination under stress
#38 Resisting over-influence from the environment
#39 Can be extremely focused and work diligently
#40 Getting things "right" (your own inner critic berates you if you don't)
#41 Fighting perceived injustices
#42 Detach from feelings to prevent emotional overwhelm
#43 "Mismatch," an NLP term meaning I look for and notice what is NOT present in any experience -- what is missing
#44 Being warm/pleasing to disarm potential hostility
#45 Detach to observe life from an internally safe distance
#46 Being dutiful and aligning with others to feel safe
#47 Moving on to something better when stuck in pain
#48 Going along with others' agendas
#49 Being ultra-responsible and reliable ("I must..., I ought to..., I should...")
#50 Putting a positive reframe on negative experiences
#51 Know how to present something in a compelling and acceptable way
#52 Searching for the ideal (partner, job, body,...., life) that will compensate for what I feel is missing inside
#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 analyze
#56 The ability to network
#57 The ability to see life in a highly unique, otherworldly, idiosyncratic, and often spiritual way
#58 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#59 The ability to see other peoples' points of view and value differences of opinion
#60 The ability to share my findings with others (for my joy and their knowledge)
#61 The ability to interact well with people interpersonally/socially (I can be very charming)
#62 The ability to lead discussion groups and build teams
#63 The ability to read people well and perceive what's not being said
#64 The ability to create peace and harmony between people (and even countries)
#65 The ability to identify and capitalize on good ideas and turn them into profit
#66 The ability to see the big picture and the implications of my actions and ideas
#67 The ability to go and go and go.... until I crash (like the Energizer bunny!)
#68 The ability to communicate with and care for animals (some Nines are gifted with animals)
#69 The ability to produce positive change in the world (with my vision, compassion and strength)
#70 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of integrity and hard work ethic
#71 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#72 The ability to exercise rational judgment and objectivity when making decisions
#73 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#74 The ability to understand what motivates people
#75 The ability to inspect, scrutinize and examine something carefully and thoroughly
#76 The ability to accept enormous responsibility and solve difficult problems
#77 The ability to network, communicate and interact well in interpersonal/social situations
#78 The ability to praise people and make them feel good about themselves
#79 The ability to take initiative/action and get things done (and get things done quickly)
#80 The ability to synthesize vast amounts of information
#81 The ability to sell, promote and market myself, my services, and my products
#82 The ability to conceptually understand the fundamental principles of how anything works
#83 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#84 The ability to invent new theories, models or systems to solve problems
#85 The ability to read people well; to understand their needs and motivations
#86 The ability to focus and concentrate fully when I'm on task
#87 The ability to positively reframe any setback/disappointment as a great learning experience
#88 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#89 The ability to protect, guard, defend and keep people safe from harm
#90 The ability to see deep underlying principles of life and universal truths that escape most
#91 The ability to work long and hard on anything that captures my interest/imagination
#92 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
#93 The ability to think systematically and approach problems carefully and methodically
#94 The ability to pick up the feelings of people around me (because of my emotional sensitivity)
#95 The ability to work well under pressure
#96 The ability to take control of a bad situation (a failing business or government, for example) and turn it around
#97 The ability to learn quickly and do many different things well (can be a blessing or a curse)
#98 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#99 The ability to beautify any environment
#100 The ability to move into focused action when known difficulties/problems arise
#101 The ability to see the good in others
#102 The ability to mediate conflicts and disagreements between people; to harmonize
#103 The ability to ensure the welfare of those I care about
#104 The ability to enforce [fair] rules imposed on others and break [unfair] rules imposed on me
#105 The ability to set, plan, organize and achieve goals
#106 The ability to see the bright side of any problem or situation
#107 The ability to communicate well and get along with all kinds of people (even difficult ones)
#108 The ability to perform and play a role well
#109 The ability to commit to those I care about and be loyal, dependable and responsible
#110 The ability to discipline myself to achieve my goals
#111 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#112 The ability to listen objectively and non-judgmentally and give unbiased advise
#113 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#114 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#115 The ability to detect when someone is being untruthful
#116 The ability to create an ambiance of romance
#117 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of loyalty, duty and commitment
#118 The ability to do what I say I will do
#119 The ability to seek to understand myself deeply (and then help humanity do the same)
#120 The ability to help others grow and develop their potential
#121 The ability to accept/appreciate differences and go with the flow
#122 The ability to protect and help those that have been taken advantage of or mistreated
#123 The ability to focus and concentrate on a work task
#124 The ability to empathize with people and console and reassure them
#125 The ability to put myself in someone else's shoes and consider their feelings
#126 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
#127 The ability to feel connected with others (and even one with the universe)
#128 The ability to anticipate wonderful things happening for me
#129 The ability to focus and concentrate deeply on projects that interest me
#130 The ability to stay focused on my dreams, goals and desires and anticipate good things happening for me
#131 The ability to use Socratic questioning and scientific methodology
#132 The ability to read people well, build rapport, and make friends easily
#133 The ability to adapt, accommodate, "go with the flow" and "live-and-let-live"
#134 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#135 The ability to see points of agreement between people's different points of view
#136 The ability to advocate and promote people or causes I am passionate about
#137 The ability to direct my own life and not be swayed, influenced or coerced by others
#138 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#139 The ability to debate and critique
#140 The ability to take daring risks but based on practical intuition
#141 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#142 The ability to protect people and create security and stability for them
#143 The ability to investigate, inquire and research
#144 The ability to believe in myself, think positively and dream big
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 passionate about life
#146 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#147 Overly concerned with getting credentials and judging people by their credentials (degrees, titles, etc.)
#148 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
#149 Tend to question and test your partner's motives and actions in the beginning stages of the relationship
#150 Truly want to have a partnership of equality where you don't feel the need to control and possess
#151 Like to know your partner's personal thoughts, feelings and desires, and like sharing their own
#152 Can have voyeuristic tendencies and/or be sexually perverted
#153 May aggressively pursue and overcome all obstacles/objections when you really like and want someone
#154 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#155 Inner tension between wanting privacy/alone time vs. wanting intense, intimate connection with partner
#156 You may like a more withdrawn type of partner that you can mold
#157 Go after what you want
#158 Enjoy learning widely and broadly to understand what other experts in different fields have to say
#159 Great at organizing meetings, facilitating projects
#160 Need to be in control of your immediate environment and all resources
#161 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#162 Feel the need to prove yourself as anxiety about your social worth increases
#163 Pay attention to yourself and "put first things first," aligning your behaviors and choices with what's really important to you, your deepest values and convictions
#164 Try to hide your fears behind exaggerated strength (especially men)
#165 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#166 If fearful of your future safety, you can argue with your partner over money
#167 Can fall in and out of love often, trying your best to avoid a boring life
#168 Manage your social insecurities/anxieties by looking for reassurance and support from friends and allies
#169 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#170 Can be a hypochondriac
#171 At worst, can completely control and dominate your partner and isolate him/her from other people
#172 Neglect primary needs (spiritual) -- go for secondary gratifications (material) as compensation for not pursuing your real desires, but not without some repressed underlying anxiety and anger
#173 Responsible, willing to make sacrifices, detail-oriented, thrifty
#174 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#175 Can show healthy anger
#176 Acts of service is one of your "love languages"
#177 Responsible and security conscious
#178 Tactful with good manners and a gracious way with people
#179 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#180 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#181 Can be fairly conventional and conforming; you may not like to go beyond the limits
#182 Can be territorial about your possessions and get bent out of sorts if someone moves something of yours
#183 Ambitious and hard working
#184 Strong emphasis on fidelity
#185 Tend to be a good conversationalist and advice giver
#186 Adapt and compromise yourself to look good and fit in
#187 You can lack a strong, unchanging sense of self and often live vicariously through others
#188 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#189 Excellent social skills and great conversationalists
#190 Extremely sensitive to rejection, disrespect and betrayal
#191 Can be extremely devoted, big-hearted and loving once you trust their partner
#192 Are extremely loyal to and protective of people you care about
#193 Can be too self-contained, self-destructive, self-defeating, irresponsible and completely autonomous
#194 Minor discomforts can seem unbearable --' room temp. too hot or cold, lighting to bright or dim, etc.
#195 Want to be envied for having a picture perfect relationship with a successful, attractive, prestigious mate
#196 Can get anxious and panicky when you think about losing your freedom
#197 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#198 Good at planning everything out
#199 Loving, attentive to others, generous
#200 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#201 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#202 Do whatever it takes to "win over" people, especially a romantic interest (won't take no for an answer)
#203 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#204 Turn on the charm and seductively focus on pleasing and lavishing attention on significant others
#205 Desire to uphold and enforce rules for the good of all
#206 Know what you want out of life and don't get pulled off course by other people's agendas and desires
#207 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#208 Extremely social, friendly and outgoing
#209 Have a lust for power and quickly notice who else has power when you are among a group of people
#210 Conscientious about planning for the future, for yourself and loved ones
#211 You develop a keen "appetite" for secondary sources of gratification as a substitute for true self-love
#212 Seek attention and even prestige by being popular or seen with the "in crowd"
#213 Can have unrealistically high expectations of their partner to fit their ideal fantasy of a mate
#214 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)
#215 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#216 Have a wide-ranging curiosity and are likely multitalented
#217 Not very adaptable; see things as black and white
#218 You avoid participating in group conflicts if at all possible
#219 Fearful of losing your identity and becoming just like everybody else; you desire to be something bigger
#220 Feel drawn to anything or anyone that is unique, unusual, complex, mysterious, intense or beautiful
#221 Entertaining, optimistic, positive, vivacious and upbeat
#222 Excellent at pointing out angles, perspectives or viewpoints that others had not considered
#223 Embody the phrase "the grass is greener on the other side of the fence."
#224 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#225 Losing your job or assets, or an illness that stops you from working, can feel life threatening
#226 Once you create powerful bonds of camaraderie with close friends, you can let your true feelings show
#227 Create aesthetically pleasing surroundings in your home that have emotional resonance for you
#228 Public image is all important
#229 Self-inhibited, repress your own wants/needs (and resent others for it)
#230 Strong fears of rejection and abandonment; you have serious doubts about your desirability
#231 Can be excellent at investing money and creating stability/security for yourself and loved ones
#232 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#233 Like to expose wrong-doing; willing to speak up and speak out
#234 Too intense for others
#235 Repress and stuff their feelings
#236 Enjoy sharing secrets with your partner and trusted allies and are excellent at keeping secrets too
#237 Can be fickle and cancel appointments if something more exciting or promising comes up
#238 Healthy reformer qualities
#239 Won't let their guard down until you feel safe to do so, when you really trust and respect someone
#240 Disciplined and regimented
#241 Usually are good at debating, analyzing, critiquing, investigating, researching, conceptualizing, etc.
#242 At worst, can be highly self-critical, antisocial and depressed, living with your shame in isolation
#243 You don't even realize you've got no burning commitment to your own goals and personal needs
#244 Are resilient; you can reframe disappointments and look to future possibilities for happiness
#245 Tend to avoid social contact; can feel alienated from others at times
#246 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
#247 It is easy for you to "lose yourself" in your partner because tension dissolves when you do
#248 Expect to be abandoned at any time and are terrified of having no support so you stay in bad situations
#249 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#250 Hold people to exacting standards
#251 Tend to be assertive and confrontational in relationships; prefer intense relationships to comfortable ones
#252 Desire to find the perfect, ideal partner
#253 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.)
#254 Have an interest in the group's welfare because you feel the group's welfare is connected to your own
#255 Socially compare yourself with others; you're strongly identified with your social role
#256 Self-reliant and independent
#257 Can sometimes be indecisive about whether you want to belong to a group or not
#258 Can be dauntless and throw caution to the wind to materialize your dream
#259 Enjoy letting loose, having a good time and hosting lavish social events for your friends
#260 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#261 If you feel misunderstood or rejected in any way you can become quite emotionally distant
#262 Would make a great teacher, mathematician, scientist, consultant or computer programmer
#263 Can be a reformer, advocate and/or crusader
#264 Can expect preferential treatment for love and attention given to others
#265 Procrastination
#266 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#267 Energetic, practical, ambitious and hard working
#268 Good team players, get along well with others
#269 Long for a soulmate to come along and sweep you off your feet; to save you from an ordinary life
#270 Can avoid groups and organizations altogether while still caring about your social position and how you are seen by society
#271 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#272 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
#273 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#274 Outgoing and sociable but like having a home base
#275 Can be materialistic and use money as bartering chips for power and control
#276 Due to social shame, you can believe you don't know how to function like normal people
#277 Dislike feeling burdened by your obligations and responsibilities; wish you could escape
#278 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#279 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
#280 Fear being left out or forgotten
#281 Work long hours to preserve their security and mitigate anxiety
#282 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#283 Fear being rejected
#284 So focused on goals, mission, purpose that you can't relate to people
#285 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
#286 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
#287 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
#288 Get along well with individuals and groups that are very different from each other
#289 Can be extremely social, entertaining, humorous and fun-loving
#290 Like to check in with family, friends, coworkers, etc. before making decisions to get agreement, consensus and support that you are making the right choice or doing the right thing
#291 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#292 Can sometimes be fickle in fact and not just in mind; commitment can be difficult for you
#293 Judge their strong sexual urges/desires as "bad"
#294 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#295 Are considerate and cooperative but have good boundaries; don't allow others to control or coerce you
#296 Can be self-centered, thoughtless, impatient, demanding and grumpy when feeling frustrated or deprived
#297 Can be self-destructive, impulsive and aggressive yet terrified of being without support
#298 Caretaking
#299 Often focus on maintaining your home and the stability of your home life
#300 Pursue sexual conquests subconsciously believing they will bolster your self-esteem; they don't
#301 Can be haughty, snobbish, intellectually arrogant and condescending toward "inferior-minded" people
#302 Underlying feelings of scarcity cause you to withdraw into privacy
#303 You (particularly if you were a man) can try to give the impression of being macho, virile, manly and tough
#304 At worst, can be voyeuristic, kinky, sexually perverted and/or isolate yourself from society
#305 Act childish and egocentric when scared
#306 Embody the "life of the party" type who gets drunk and disorderly, especially when young and single
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.