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 Imagining and engaging in interesting activities
#29 Detach to observe life from an internally safe distance
#30 Focusing on, cueing for and sensing what others need
#31 Being extremely loyal
#32 Doubt/mistrust others; Test other's loyalty
#33 "Mismatch," an NLP term meaning I look for and notice what is NOT present in any experience -- what is missing
#34 Fitting in to society and working for common goals
#35 Maintaining high standards and the utmost propriety
#36 Minimizing hopes and expectations (that way you can't be disappointed)
#38 Suppressing negative, unpleasant and unlikable feelings
#39 Tuning in to inner states and feelings to actualize the self
#40 Naturally noticing who has the power and who's in control
#41 Focusing on the bright side, even in difficult situations
#42 Seeing everyone else's point of view
#43 Meet challenges by being extremely adaptable -- I adjust my behavior and affect to meet expectations and succeed
#44 Searching for the ideal (partner, job, body,...., life) that will compensate for what I feel is missing inside
#45 Manage time for maximum efficiency and productivity
#46 Perceptiveness
#47 Taking control of everything and everyone
#48 Intense focus on tasks, goals, achievement, and success
#49 Avoiding negative feelings that bring life down
#50 Pleasing, harmonizing and accommodating to avoid conflict
#51 Compartmentalize my life to protect privacy
#52 "Mind reading" (you often assume you know what others are thinking and feeling)
#53 Being fearless, tenacious, decisive and authoritative
#54 Being ultra-responsible and reliable ("I must..., I ought to..., I should...")
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#56 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#57 The ability to juggle many roles and responsibilities in life (in my pursuit of having it all!)
#58 The ability to make people feel included and important
#59 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#60 The ability to multitask and juggle many roles and responsibilities in life
#61 The ability to sell, promote and market myself, my services, and my products
#62 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#63 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
#64 The ability to read people well; to understand their needs and motivations
#65 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#66 The ability to broadly comprehend a subject while penetrating it deeply (and in great detail!)
#67 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#68 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#69 The ability to quickly understand computers and technology
#70 The ability to set, plan, organize and achieve goals
#71 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#72 The ability to size people up quickly and figure out their weaknesses
#73 The ability to keep personal information confidential (important for most occupations)
#74 The ability to listen compassionately and allow people to feel understood
#75 The ability to focus and concentrate on a work task
#76 The ability to affirm others and put them at ease
#77 The ability to enforce [fair] rules imposed on others and break [unfair] rules imposed on me
#78 The ability to understand what motivates people
#79 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#80 The ability to believe in myself, think positively and dream big
#81 The ability to cooperate and collaborate with others as part of a team with a common goal
#82 The ability to behave appropriately and diplomatically when out in public
#83 The ability to find humor in my own faults and foibles (and help others see humor in theirs)
#84 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#85 The ability to accumulate enormous amounts of varied information (I'm so curious!)
#86 The ability to create an ambiance of romance
#87 The ability to improve myself and my work over time (a commitment to excellence)
#88 The ability to read people well and perceive what's not being said
#89 The ability to comfort, support and empathize with others
#90 The ability to anticipate wonderful things happening for me
#91 The ability to create "works of art" (term used broadly) that are beautiful, poetic, touching
#92 The ability to work in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment calling for quick thinking/action
#93 The ability to bring people together
#94 The ability to sense danger and often prevent it from happening
#95 The ability to sacrifice my own needs for the benefit of someone I care to help
#96 The ability to fight for truth and justice and stand up for what I believe in
#97 The ability to bring enthusiasm, optimism, passion and fun to whatever work I do
#98 The ability to remain a source of strength, stability, reliability and dependability for others despite extreme hardship or trying circumstances
#99 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#100 The ability to contemplate deeply, philosophize and understand abstract ideas and concepts
#101 The ability to identify and capitalize on good ideas and turn them into profit
#102 The ability to perceive, discern and mentally interpret information that escapes most people
#103 The ability to work long and hard on someone else's behalf
#104 The ability to express myself creatively through art such as music, painting, dance, etc.
#105 The ability to notice what is illogical, inconsistent, impractical or inefficient
#106 The ability to follow my heart, wherever it may lead
#107 The ability to adapt, accommodate, "go with the flow" and "live-and-let-live"
#108 The ability to beautify any environment
#109 The ability to communicate with and care for animals (some Nines are gifted with animals)
#110 The ability to run my own business successfully
#111 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of integrity and hard work ethic
#112 The ability to work well with my hands, with tools and with possibly machinery
#113 The ability to brainstorm and create multiple options to solve a problem
#114 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical)
#115 The ability to work hard, persevere and do whatever it takes to succeed
#116 The ability to listen to people patiently, attentively and nonjudgmentally
#117 The ability to bring people together to create community and a family-like environment
#118 The ability to protect, guard, defend and keep people safe from harm
#119 The ability to work well under pressure
#120 The ability to help people view life from a more universal, metaphysical perspective
#121 The ability to heed my conscience when making decisions
#122 The ability to look for the positive in any situation
#123 The ability to synthesize vast amounts of information
#124 The ability to create close, personal, meaningful relationships with people
#125 The ability to identify and utilize all available resources at my disposal
#126 The ability to use Socratic questioning and scientific methodology
#127 The ability to keep on top of things
#128 The ability to see the good in others even when they don't see it in themselves
#129 The ability to discipline myself, as necessary, to succeed
#130 The ability to read people well, build rapport, and make friends easily
#131 The ability to invent new theories, models or systems to solve problems
#132 The ability to pick up the feelings of people around me (because of my emotional sensitivity)
#133 The ability to inspect products, services, or processes to evaluate their quality or performance
#134 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
#135 The ability to feel connected with others (and even one with the universe)
#136 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#137 The ability to put enormous energy, passion and intensity into whatever I do
#138 The ability to create financial independence (because of my strong desire not to be dependent on anyone)
#139 The ability to communicate well and get along with all kinds of people (even difficult ones)
#140 The ability to entertain others and make people laugh
#141 The ability to help people relax, see the big picture, and put things in perspective
#142 The ability to protect and help those that have been taken advantage of or mistreated
#143 The ability to nurture and cultivate love and kindness in others
#144 The ability to observe life impartially and see it from multiple, abstract perspectives
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 Feel a sense of entitlement to get their essential needs met too
#146 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
#147 Fear being rejected
#148 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#149 Expressing feelings that occur in the moment is difficult without having time to think about them
#150 Interested in physical and material well being
#151 Can have difficulty with social chit-chat and small talk, unless talking about your field
#152 Constantly analyze everything you do or say for fear of looking foolish or making a mistake
#153 Fear you would not be loved if others knew how much self-doubt you have
#154 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#155 Want the best for everyone else as well as yourself
#157 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#158 Can question, challenge or check up on their partner when gone too long
#159 You like to get involved in groups that further social causes
#160 At worst, become completely dishonest, phony, exploitative and desperate for attention
#161 Keep physically fit and healthy
#162 Can become preoccupied with taking the path of least resistance --' maintaining comforting habits and repetitious routines as a way to zone out, expend minimal energy and keep your peace of mind
#163 Often enjoy teaching, training, research, scholarship, sharing their knowledge and wisdom
#164 Can get defensive or angry when people mock your ideals and lifestyle or try to change them
#165 Cultivate whatever qualities valued others find appealing and desirable
#166 Enjoy fantasizing about all the magical adventures and interesting conversations you would have with your new romantic interest, even if they are married or have a partner already
#167 Can show healthy anger
#168 Can be a reformer, advocate and/or crusader
#169 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#170 Great at saving and investing money
#171 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#172 A master networker and organizer who can bring people together that need each other's help
#173 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
#174 Workaholism and strong identification with their work
#175 Strong sense of social responsibility
#176 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#177 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#178 Expect to be abandoned at any time and are terrified of having no support so you stay in bad situations
#179 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#180 Seductive and alluring; crave yet fear intimacy
#181 Like to know your partner's personal thoughts, feelings and desires, and like sharing their own
#182 Dislike inequality amongst people so strive for an egalitarian group structure --' no leaders, no followers
#183 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
#184 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#185 Polite and diplomatic; self-confident and ambitious
#186 Tend to avoid social contact; can feel alienated from others at times
#187 Take criticism very personally
#188 Repress and stuff their feelings
#189 Insecure, possessive and jealous (strong fear of abandonment)
#190 Are passionate about life
#191 Set personal goals regularly and don't sweep problems under the rug
#192 Affectionate, nurturing
#193 Possible eating disorders
#194 Self-reliant and independent
#195 Tend to be especially attracted to people who are distant or unavailable
#196 Losing your job or assets, or an illness that stops you from working, can feel life threatening
#197 Consider your home as somewhat like a castle, island, fortress or barrier of safety to protect yourself against the dangers of the outside world
#198 Passionate
#199 Want to make sure you always have what you need and aren't deprived, limited or constricted
#200 Can appear intimidating, arrogant or callous as a way to get people to not mess with you and, thus, not threaten or scare them
#201 Indecisive and ambivalent because of your inner anxiety
#202 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#203 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
#204 Help other people feel happy by sharing your deep gratitude and enjoyment of life
#205 Can be competitive with any rivals that might threaten your romantic relationship
#206 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#207 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)
#208 Can be seductive without even meaning to be
#209 Get rebellious when people try to tell you that you should give up dreaming and be more practical
#210 Are capable of making new discoveries or introducing inventions or life changing theories, etc.
#211 Desire recognition but fear being embarrassed, humiliated, ridiculed or rejected by probing eyes
#212 Have an interest in the group's welfare because you feel the group's welfare is connected to your own
#213 Charismatic and charming; outgoing and personable
#214 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#215 Outgoing and sociable but like having a home base
#216 Want money and power to be able to insure your own well being and that of loved ones
#217 Can be self-righteous
#218 Can have vanity and try to become the "ideal man" or "ideal woman"
#219 Excellent social skills and great conversationalists
#220 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#221 When your marriage inevitably hits a difficult patch, you stay positive, talk, and work through it
#222 Like time alone. Can be balanced with regard to own needs vs. others' needs
#223 Identify strongly with your image; can be show-offs
#224 Can be too self-contained, self-destructive, self-defeating, irresponsible and completely autonomous
#225 Start way more projects than you ever finish because of mental agitation and difficulty concentrating
#226 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#227 Can be self-centered, thoughtless, impatient, demanding and grumpy when feeling frustrated or deprived
#228 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
#229 Keep your house well stocked with food, emergency supplies and creature comforts
#230 At worst, you can be an intimidating bully, threatening thief and/or an uncaring megalomaniac
#231 Once you have fallen in love with your partner, you can become codependent and/or jealous
#232 Keep a full social calendar but have contingency/back up plans just in case something falls through
#233 Can have voyeuristic tendencies and/or be sexually perverted
#235 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#236 Desire to find the perfect, ideal partner
#237 Can lack confidence in your social skills, especially when initiating contact with a romantic interest
#238 Health conscious (exercise regularly, eat well, etc.)
#239 Adapt and compromise yourself to look good and fit in
#240 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#241 Can be rigid in their viewpoint
#242 Acts of service is one of your "love languages"
#243 Can have fixated beliefs and paranoia about anyone who is not in alignment with your beliefs
#244 Keep up with what is going on in their community
#245 Inner tension between wanting to comply with others' wishes vs. wanting to defy/assert independence
#246 May even take credit for others' work and/or exaggerate their success/fame/wealth
#247 Due to social shame, you can believe you don't know how to function like normal people
#248 Can be patient, understanding, curious and a great listener
#249 Can have trouble setting your own goals and following through with your innermost intentions
#250 Faithful and loyal
#251 Subconsciously act warm and friendly towards others to disarm potential hostility
#252 At worst, you are irresponsible, rebellious, seek constant variety and get involved with the wrong crowd
#253 At worst, you can become selfish, anti-social, recklessly impulsive, short-tempered and self-destructive
#254 Can be disillusioned and resentful of authority figures if they end up disappointing you in some way
#255 The positive energy of group involvement invigorates and enlivens you
#256 At worst, can be obsessed with someone; stalking; fatal attractions
#257 Can be haughty, snobbish, intellectually arrogant and condescending toward "inferior-minded" people
#258 Flattering, ingratiating, seductive
#259 Are able to deal with difficult, even painful, situations by choosing to see the positive that can come from any situation
#260 Once friends have proven themselves trustworthy, they are considered part of your inner circle
#261 If you feel misunderstood or rejected in any way you can become quite emotionally distant
#262 Can be a hypochondriac
#263 Great at organizing meetings, facilitating projects
#264 Can be possessive and demanding, intrusive and hovering
#265 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#266 You may like a more withdrawn type of partner that you can mold
#267 At worst, can become resigned, emotionally dead yet needy, depressed, angry and socially isolated
#268 Enjoy sharing secrets with your partner and trusted allies and are excellent at keeping secrets too
#269 Enjoy learning widely and broadly to understand what other experts in different fields have to say
#270 Test limits and boundaries with your friends initially to see if they are loyal, honorable and trustworthy
#271 At worst, can be abusive, vengeful, sadistic or even commit crimes of passion
#272 You may like a partner to be strong and direct, to stand his/her ground against yourself
#273 Can get scattered, over-extended and over-committed
#274 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#275 At worst, can be an antisocial crackpot propounding your provocative, even anarchistic views to others
#276 Truly want to have a partnership of equality where you don't feel the need to control and possess
#277 Attracted to those on their way up or socially influential
#278 Continually learning and into self-improvement
#279 You can long for the ideal romantic union with a partner
#280 Tend to be outwardly nervous, anxious, dependent and needy
#281 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#282 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#283 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#284 Minimalistic; get by with the bare essentials (like books, bookshelves, a computer & Sudoku puzzles!)
#285 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
#286 Fearful of losing your identity and becoming just like everybody else; you desire to be something bigger
#287 Are resilient; you can reframe disappointments and look to future possibilities for happiness
#288 Extremely social, friendly and outgoing
#289 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#290 Easily get depressed and feel disillusioned when relationship problems come up
#291 Can focus intently on work or a cause you believe in wholeheartedly
#292 Can sometimes use food for emotional consolation or to mindlessly numb out
#293 Stand by your true friends through thick and thin; will come to their defense in times of need
#294 Go after what you want
#295 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#296 You hate your partner making demands of you and will often be stubborn as a mule, or withdraw silently, or go along with the request outwardly to avoid conflict but inwardly be annoyed/mad
#297 May deceive yourself and others by projecting an affluent image
#298 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#299 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#300 Feel you need to have freedom and multiple options in life; can easily become frustrated without them
#301 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
#302 Responsible, willing to make sacrifices, detail-oriented, thrifty
#303 Like to be the center of attention, the head honcho, the big cheese
#304 Choose a safe career rather than risk doing what you love
#305 Are self-reliant and independent
#306 With your great intuition, can have excellent social skills, social sensitivities and great manners
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.