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 Manage time for maximum efficiency and productivity
#30 Being self-controlled
#31 Giving (praise, affection, compliments, help, etc.) to get (love)
#32 Retreating to the safety of your imagination under stress
#33 Being dutiful and aligning with others to feel safe
#34 Dissociating from threatening events
#35 "Matching," an NLP term meaning you try to find commonality between yourself and others
#36 Work exceptionally hard and compete to be the best
#37 Minimizing physical & emotional needs to preserve personal autonomy
#38 Compartmentalize my life to protect privacy
#39 Cope with fear by acting strong (or smart) to win support and/or by acting sexy or coquettish to attract support
#40 Meet challenges by being extremely adaptable -- I adjust my behavior and affect to meet expectations and succeed
#41 Sacrificing your own needs to care for others
#42 Being extremely loyal
#43 Emphasizing uniqueness (which has the nasty side effect of distancing yourself from others and creating tension in relationships)
#44 "Mismatch," an NLP term meaning I look for and notice what is NOT present in any experience -- what is missing
#45 Heightened imagination and positive, anticipatory thinking
#46 Discerning the "right" thing to do (working hard, being honest, moderate, thrifty, etc.)
#47 Being prepared emotionally for worst case situations
#48 Having a strong sense of self and being self-assertive
#49 Conserving energy and withdrawing to refuel
#50 Avoiding negative feelings that bring life down
#51 Fighting perceived injustices
#52 Feeling superior (to those less deep and/or sensitive)
#53 Seeing everyone else's point of view
#54 Having a high threshold for pain
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to arouse enthusiasm and excitement in others for my products, services or projects (great for winning supporters, investors or followers)
#56 The ability to set, plan, organize and achieve goals
#57 The ability to direct my own life and not be swayed, influenced or coerced by others
#58 The ability to give my word and honor it, come hell or high water!
#59 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#60 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
#61 The ability to intuit and inwardly perceive other people's needs
#62 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#63 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical)
#64 The ability to tune in to my inner states, subconscious feelings and impulses
#65 The ability to stay open-minded, inquisitive and intellectually curious
#66 The ability to listen to people patiently, attentively and nonjudgmentally
#67 The ability to think systematically and approach problems carefully and methodically
#68 The ability to listen compassionately and allow people to feel understood
#69 The ability to detect when someone is being untruthful
#70 The ability to advocate and promote people or causes I am passionate about
#71 The ability to commit to those I care about and be loyal, dependable and responsible
#72 The ability to sense danger and often prevent it from happening
#73 The ability to speak my mind and inspire others to do the same
#74 The ability to beautify any environment
#75 The ability to understand what motivates people
#76 The ability to synthesize others' ideas and form my own
#77 The ability to network, communicate and interact well in interpersonal/social situations
#78 The ability to bring people together who I know could benefit one another
#79 The ability to conceptually understand the fundamental principles of how anything works
#80 The ability to adapt well to sudden changes and shift gears quickly to stay on top of things
#81 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#82 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
#83 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)
#84 The ability to see the good in others
#85 The ability to create peace and harmony between people (and even countries)
#86 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#87 The ability to bring people together to create community and a family-like environment
#88 The ability to endure hardships and difficult times (with my quiet strength and tenacity)
#89 The ability to ensure the welfare of those I care about
#90 The ability to pull myself up by my own bootstraps
#91 The ability to accumulate enormous amounts of varied information (I'm so curious!)
#92 The ability to empower and encourage others to be strong and take charge of their life
#93 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#94 The ability to keep personal information confidential (important for most occupations)
#95 The ability to see points of agreement between people's different points of view
#96 The ability to fight for truth and justice and stand up for what I believe in
#97 The ability to protect, guard, defend and keep people safe from harm
#98 The ability to create "works of art" (term used broadly) that are beautiful, poetic, touching
#99 The ability to courageously take risks, try new things and overcome or circumvent obstacles
#100 The ability to experiment, investigate, explore and discover (I'm insatiably curious!)
#101 The ability to notice what is illogical, inconsistent, impractical or inefficient
#102 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#103 The ability to identify and make use of available resources in ingenious ways
#104 The ability to identify and capitalize on good ideas and turn them into profit
#105 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#106 The ability to focus and concentrate deeply on projects that interest me
#107 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#108 The ability to help people view life from a more universal, metaphysical perspective
#109 The ability to use good common sense and take a realistic, pragmatic approach to life
#110 The ability to cooperate and collaborate with others as part of a team with a common goal
#111 The ability to find humor in my own faults and foibles (and help others see humor in theirs)
#112 The ability to discipline myself, as necessary, to succeed
#113 The ability to believe in myself, think positively and dream big
#114 The ability to communicate well and get along with all kinds of people (even difficult ones)
#115 The ability to pick up the feelings of people around me (because of my emotional sensitivity)
#116 The ability to keep my word and do what I say I will do
#117 The ability to think logically and analytically (and make decisions that way)
#118 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#119 The ability to make people feel included and important
#120 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#121 The ability to enforce policies and procedures and speak up against dishonesty/unfairness
#122 The ability to discipline myself to achieve my goals
#123 The ability to mediate conflicts and disagreements between people; to harmonize
#124 The ability to network and make connections (with the goal of helping each other succeed)
#125 The ability to learn quickly and do many different things well (can be a blessing or a curse)
#126 The ability to "learn more to earn more" -- I naturally want to stay on the cutting edge of breakthrough success technology
#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 win friends and influence people (it's great when I'm running for election, interviewing or auditioning for a part)
#129 The ability to investigate, inquire and research
#130 The ability to build rapport and trust with anyone by being genuinely interested in them
#131 The ability to serve and support others and worthy causes
#132 The ability to inspect products, services, or processes to evaluate their quality or performance
#133 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#134 The ability to work steadily and persistently toward my goals without giving up
#135 The ability to cheer people up when they're down or just lighten the mood of others
#136 The ability to exercise rational judgment and objectivity when making decisions
#137 The ability to network
#138 The ability to feel connected with others (and even one with the universe)
#139 The ability to create an ambiance of romance
#140 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
#141 The ability to learn quickly
#142 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#143 The ability to work long and hard on anything that captures my interest/imagination
#144 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
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 Possible eating disorders
#146 You have great self-respect; if you are ever betrayed, you will cut that person out of your life
#147 Trust and privacy are big issues; don't want your partner discussing relationship issues with other people
#148 Inner tension between wanting to act on their good intentions vs. not wanting to give up their freedom
#149 Can be ingratiating and flattering to win other people's affections (and ensure your survival)
#150 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#151 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#152 At worst, can become resigned, emotionally dead yet needy, depressed, angry and socially isolated
#154 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#155 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#156 Extremely sensitive to rejection, disrespect and betrayal
#157 Maintain social standards of appropriateness at all times, even when speaking out is necessary
#158 At worst, can be highly self-critical, antisocial and depressed, living with your shame in isolation
#159 Have learned to temper your impulsivity and risk taking; take calculated risks now
#160 When your marriage inevitably hits a difficult patch, you stay positive, talk, and work through it
#161 Insecure, possessive and jealous (strong fear of abandonment)
#162 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)
#163 Can overspend
#164 Have hidden expectations of love being returned
#165 You may like a more withdrawn type of partner that you can mold
#166 Often enjoy teaching, training, research, scholarship, sharing their knowledge and wisdom
#167 Can be competitive with any rivals that might threaten your romantic relationship
#168 Feel you need to have freedom and multiple options in life; can easily become frustrated without them
#169 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.)
#170 You may like a partner to be strong and direct, to stand his/her ground against yourself
#171 Long for a soulmate to come along and sweep you off your feet; to save you from an ordinary life
#172 Withdraw into your lair because you easily feel drained by being around people too much
#173 Fear social encounters that might bring your deficiency or "fatal flaw" to light and humiliate you
#174 Are looking for the ideal partner who doesn't recoil from your intensity, social awkwardness or shyness
#175 Expect others to know what you need
#176 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#177 Are capable of bringing passion, intensity and excitement to your intimate relationship
#178 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#179 Orderly, organized, neat, clean
#180 Overly concerned with getting credentials and judging people by their credentials (degrees, titles, etc.)
#181 Often will stay on the periphery or the fringe of group involvement so you don't have to fully commit
#182 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#183 Can have intense romantic and sexual longings; easily get infatuated with a romantic interest
#184 Test limits and boundaries with your friends initially to see if they are loyal, honorable and trustworthy
#185 Get disappointed when your partner doesn't share the same zest for fun and adventure in life as you do
#186 Dislike feeling burdened by your obligations and responsibilities; wish you could escape
#187 It is easy for you to "lose yourself" in your partner because tension dissolves when you do
#188 Caretaking
#189 Supportive and forgiving
#190 Know what you want out of life and don't get pulled off course by other people's agendas and desires
#191 Excellent social and interpersonal skills; great networker
#192 Can be extremely suspicious and fear betrayal
#193 At worst, you become an apathetic, lifeless, spaced out zombie trudging through life, often with addictions
#194 You (especially if you were a woman) play up your attractiveness as a way of attracting a partner
#195 Stand up for what you believe in and fight for truth, fairness and justice
#196 May deceive yourself and others by projecting an affluent image
#197 Often feel lonely, even when with others
#198 Acts of service is one of your "love languages"
#199 At worst, can be vindictive, promiscuous, jealous, exhibitionistic or even rageful
#200 Provide financial security and stability to others
#201 Like to be seen with successful people to enhance their own social value
#202 Keep up with what is going on in their community
#203 Set personal goals regularly and don't sweep problems under the rug
#204 Can be self-righteous
#205 Fear being left out or forgotten
#206 Can be fickle and cancel appointments if something more exciting or promising comes up
#207 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#208 At worst, can be an antisocial crackpot propounding your provocative, even anarchistic views to others
#209 Extremely social, friendly and outgoing
#210 Usually are good at debating, analyzing, critiquing, investigating, researching, conceptualizing, etc.
#211 Can aggressively and relentlessly go after what you want (to keep anxiety repressed)
#212 Can avoid groups and organizations altogether while still caring about your social position and how you are seen by society
#213 Can be rigid in their viewpoint
#214 Like time alone. Can be balanced with regard to own needs vs. others' needs
#215 Keep your house well stocked with food, emergency supplies and creature comforts
#216 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#217 Work long hours to preserve their security and mitigate anxiety
#218 Can question, challenge or check up on their partner when gone too long
#219 Can have a short attention span, easily get distracted and have trouble concentrating/getting focused
#220 Get along well with individuals and groups that are very different from each other
#221 Go after what you want
#222 Can focus intently on work or a cause you believe in wholeheartedly
#223 Are extremely loyal to and protective of people you care about
#224 Can fear losing the support of trusted allies if you act independently
#225 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#226 Tend to be a good conversationalist and advice giver
#227 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#228 If fearful of your future safety, you can argue with your partner over money
#229 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#230 Often drawn to politics and/or journalism
#231 Fearful of losing your identity and becoming just like everybody else; you desire to be something bigger
#232 Can show healthy anger
#233 Can have fixated beliefs and paranoia about anyone who is not in alignment with your beliefs
#234 Hide your neediness behind giving
#235 Turn on the charm and seductively focus on pleasing and lavishing attention on significant others
#236 The positive energy of group involvement invigorates and enlivens you
#237 Choose a safe career rather than risk doing what you love
#238 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#239 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
#240 Inner tension between doing what you want versus doing what you feel you "should" do
#241 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#242 Fearing betrayal, you can cast aside a friend for even minor transgressions or oversights
#243 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
#244 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#245 Dislike inequality amongst people so strive for an egalitarian group structure --' no leaders, no followers
#246 Your goal is to keep your peace of mind and keep life comfortable --' at all costs!
#247 At worst, you can feel alone, lost, dissociated from others and yourself
#248 Expressing feelings that occur in the moment is difficult without having time to think about them
#249 Analyze decisions to death before making them to avoid making mistakes or jeopardizing your safety
#250 You try to ensure that everyone around you or with you has a good time
#251 Easily get depressed and feel disillusioned when relationship problems come up
#252 Faithful and loyal
#253 Manage your social insecurities/anxieties by looking for reassurance and support from friends and allies
#254 Self-inhibited, repress your own wants/needs (and resent others for it)
#255 You avoid participating in group conflicts if at all possible
#256 Get rebellious when people try to tell you that you should give up dreaming and be more practical
#257 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#258 Fear being able to live up to the image you are projecting
#259 Get anxious when anything interferes with or disturbs your enjoyable rituals
#260 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
#261 Disciplined and regimented
#262 Can be a reformer, advocate and/or crusader
#263 Truly want to have a partnership of equality where you don't feel the need to control and possess
#264 Great at organizing meetings, facilitating projects
#265 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#266 Pursue sexual conquests subconsciously believing they will bolster your self-esteem; they don't
#267 You think the threat is "out there" so you take on a strong persona to match any perceived threat
#268 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#269 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#270 Fear becoming dependent on others or having others dependent on you
#271 Responsible and security conscious
#272 Socially compare yourself with others; you're strongly identified with your social role
#273 Consider your home as somewhat like a castle, island, fortress or barrier of safety to protect yourself against the dangers of the outside world
#274 Want the best for everyone else as well as yourself
#275 Help other people feel happy by sharing your deep gratitude and enjoyment of life
#276 Stubborn refusal to give up your self-image of being someone special
#277 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#278 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#279 Tend to demand loyalty and attention from your partner; can act parental or superior at times
#280 Are willing to confront people who take advantage of your kindness and charity
#281 Are passionate about life
#282 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#283 Would make a great teacher, mathematician, scientist, consultant or computer programmer
#284 At worst, you can be an intimidating bully, threatening thief and/or an uncaring megalomaniac
#285 Can have vanity and try to become the "ideal man" or "ideal woman"
#286 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#287 Want to be liked and approved of by everyone
#288 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#289 Often feel socially inept or inadequate --' handle by being outwardly charming or just blending in
#290 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#291 Good team players, get along well with others
#292 Are self-reliant and independent
#293 Inner tension between wanting privacy/alone time vs. wanting intense, intimate connection with partner
#294 Try to avoid the meaninglessness of a mundane existence by living on the edge and taking risks
#295 Tend to retreat to the comfort and solitude of your home where you feel more safe and at ease
#296 So focused on goals, mission, purpose that you can't relate to people
#297 Often have a strong sex drive (which helps you get involved in and stick with a relationship)
#298 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#299 Create aesthetically pleasing surroundings in your home that have emotional resonance for you
#300 Can be hard on your kids (if you have them) to toughen them up for the real world
#301 Tend to take charge of your partner's life; want to possess him/her; feel the impulse to command/boss
#302 Hard working, productive, time efficient, goal-oriented, pragmatic
#303 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#304 Inner tension between wanting to withdraw from life vs. wanting to participate fully in life
#305 Having prestige and a good reputation is very important
#306 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.