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 Heightened imagination and positive, anticipatory thinking
#29 Comparing self to others and judging self and others
#30 Fitting in to society and working for common goals
#31 Compartmentalize my life to protect privacy
#32 Protecting the weak, innocent and disadvantaged
#33 Being strong, and forceful if necessary, to gain respect
#34 Keeping life upbeat, exciting and enjoyable
#35 Dissociating from threatening events
#36 Sacrificing your own needs to care for others
#37 Identifying the self with ever-changing feelings and moods
#38 Being passive-aggressive rather than directly confronting
#39 Pleasing, harmonizing and accommodating to avoid conflict
#40 Winning important others over with kindness, charm and seduction
#41 Suppressing negative, unpleasant and unlikable feelings
#42 Suppressing anger, real feelings and "bad" impulses
#43 Moving on to something better when stuck in pain
#44 Being warm/pleasing to disarm potential hostility
#45 Being prepared emotionally for worst case situations
#46 Overusing imagination to fantasize about ideal situations
#47 Intense focus on tasks, goals, achievement, and success
#48 Being fearless, tenacious, decisive and authoritative
#49 Detach to observe life from an internally safe distance
#50 Emphasizing uniqueness (which has the nasty side effect of distancing yourself from others and creating tension in relationships)
#51 Meet challenges by being extremely adaptable -- I adjust my behavior and affect to meet expectations and succeed
#52 Manage time for maximum efficiency and productivity
#53 Minimizing physical & emotional needs to preserve personal autonomy
#54 Seeing the flaws --' you have great critical powers
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to help other types get in touch with their deeper feelings
#56 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#57 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical)
#58 The ability to take initiative/action and get things done (and get things done quickly)
#59 The ability to look for the positive in any situation
#60 The ability to take control of a bad situation (a failing business or government, for example) and turn it around
#61 The ability to protect people and create security and stability for them
#62 The ability to use Socratic questioning and scientific methodology
#63 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#64 The ability to create and provide stability and security for others
#65 The ability to express myself creatively through art such as music, painting, dance, etc.
#66 The ability to communicate well and get along with all kinds of people (even difficult ones)
#67 The ability to bring people together
#68 The ability to bring out the best in people by challenging them yet believing in them
#69 The ability to listen to people patiently, attentively and nonjudgmentally
#70 The ability to bring enthusiasm, optimism, passion and fun to whatever work I do
#71 The ability to work in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment calling for quick thinking/action
#72 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical!)
#73 The ability to help people relax, see the big picture, and put things in perspective
#74 The ability to commit to those I care about and be loyal, dependable and responsible
#75 The ability to work hard, persevere and do whatever it takes to succeed
#76 The ability to mediate conflicts and disagreements between people; to harmonize
#77 The ability to identify and make use of available resources in ingenious ways
#78 The ability to use good common sense and take a realistic, pragmatic approach to life
#79 The ability to positively reframe any setback/disappointment as a great learning experience
#80 The ability to identify and utilize all available resources at my disposal
#81 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#82 The ability to keep on top of things
#83 The ability to see deep underlying principles of life and universal truths that escape most
#84 The ability to listen compassionately and allow people to feel understood
#85 The ability to quickly understand computers and technology
#86 The ability to work long and hard on anything that captures my interest/imagination
#87 The ability to find humor in my own faults and foibles (and help others see humor in theirs)
#88 The ability to create peace and harmony between people (and even countries)
#89 The ability to give my word and honor it, come hell or high water!
#90 The ability to plan (especially exciting things to do!)
#91 The ability to tune in to my inner states, subconscious feelings and impulses
#92 The ability to size people up quickly and figure out their weaknesses
#93 The ability to discipline myself to achieve my goals
#94 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#95 The ability to advocate and promote people or causes I am passionate about
#96 The ability to sell, promote and market myself, my services, and my products
#97 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#98 The ability to learn quickly
#99 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#100 The ability to see the big picture and the implications of my actions and ideas
#101 The ability to work steadily and persistently toward my goals without giving up
#102 The ability to enforce [fair] rules imposed on others and break [unfair] rules imposed on me
#103 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#104 The ability to juggle many roles and responsibilities in life (in my pursuit of having it all!)
#105 The ability to accept and appreciate other people just the way they are
#106 The ability to pick up the feelings of people around me (because of my emotional sensitivity)
#107 The ability to inspect, scrutinize and examine something carefully and thoroughly
#108 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#109 The ability to intuit and inwardly perceive other people's needs
#110 The ability to heed my conscience when making decisions
#111 The ability to listen objectively and non-judgmentally and give unbiased advise
#112 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#113 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#114 The ability to read people well, build rapport, and make friends easily
#115 The ability to sacrifice immediate, personal gratification for the greater good of all
#116 The ability to stay open-minded, inquisitive and intellectually curious
#117 The ability to focus and concentrate deeply on projects that interest me
#118 The ability to synthesize vast amounts of information
#119 The ability to create close, personal, meaningful relationships with people
#120 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#121 The ability to anticipate wonderful things happening for me
#122 The ability to create financial independence (because of my strong desire not to be dependent on anyone)
#123 The ability to synthesize other peoples' ideas and present my own original ones
#124 The ability to speak my mind and inspire others to do the same
#125 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#126 The ability to protect, guard, defend and keep people safe from harm
#127 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of integrity and hard work ethic
#128 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#129 The ability to focus and concentrate fully when I'm on task
#130 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)
#131 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#132 The ability to empathize with people and console and reassure them
#133 The ability to see points of agreement between people's different points of view
#134 The ability to see the bright side of any problem or situation
#135 The ability to offer hospitality
#136 The ability to inspect products, services, or processes to evaluate their quality or performance
#137 The ability to win friends and influence people (it's great when I'm running for election, interviewing or auditioning for a part)
#138 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
#139 The ability to broadly comprehend a subject while penetrating it deeply (and in great detail!)
#140 The ability to see life in a highly unique, otherworldly, idiosyncratic, and often spiritual way
#141 The ability to sense danger and often prevent it from happening
#142 The ability to think systematically and approach problems carefully and methodically
#143 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#144 The ability to work long and hard on someone else's behalf
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 At worst, you are irresponsible, rebellious, seek constant variety and get involved with the wrong crowd
#146 Excellent at pointing out angles, perspectives or viewpoints that others had not considered
#147 Seek attention and even prestige by being popular or seen with the "in crowd"
#148 Can be very open-hearted and merged with your partner at times
#149 Tend to be especially attracted to people who are distant or unavailable
#150 Inner tension between wanting to act on their good intentions vs. not wanting to give up their freedom
#151 Caretaking
#152 Minor discomforts can seem unbearable --' room temp. too hot or cold, lighting to bright or dim, etc.
#153 At worst, become completely dishonest, phony, exploitative and desperate for attention
#154 Ambitious and hard working
#155 Are able to deal with difficult, even painful, situations by choosing to see the positive that can come from any situation
#156 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#157 Have hidden expectations of love being returned
#158 Your fear of material deprivation can cause a preoccupation with wanting comfort, especially at home
#159 Consider your home as somewhat like a castle, island, fortress or barrier of safety to protect yourself against the dangers of the outside world
#160 Can project your own unowned power onto another and then see that person as a threat
#161 Often have a strong sex drive (which helps you get involved in and stick with a relationship)
#162 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#163 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#164 Get along well with individuals and groups that are very different from each other
#165 Are capable of bringing passion, intensity and excitement to your intimate relationship
#166 Strong sense of social responsibility
#167 Ambitious
#168 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#169 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#170 Usually are good at debating, analyzing, critiquing, investigating, researching, conceptualizing, etc.
#171 Seductive; desire to be valued, wanted and desired
#172 Your lust for life makes you prone to excess --' late nights, heavy entertaining, drinking, eating, etc.
#173 Can be overly protective of your time, money, space and energy output
#174 Like time alone. Can be balanced with regard to own needs vs. others' needs
#175 You can justify and rationalize anything you do for the sake of having fun
#176 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#177 You try to ensure that everyone around you or with you has a good time
#178 You can long for the ideal romantic union with a partner
#179 Get angry when your partner withholds information from you during a fight/argument -- you want your partner to be direct and honest and not withhold their thoughts or emotions from you
#180 Fearful of losing your identity and becoming just like everybody else; you desire to be something bigger
#181 Are passionate about life
#182 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#183 Would make a great teacher, mathematician, scientist, consultant or computer programmer
#184 Want success but worry about feeling overwhelmed and overstressed by too much responsibility
#185 Try to avoid the meaninglessness of a mundane existence by living on the edge and taking risks
#186 Opinionated; believe you are the voice of the "truth"
#187 Can be ingratiating and flattering to win other people's affections (and ensure your survival)
#188 Provide financial security and stability to others
#189 Won't let down your guard or relax your control in a relationship until you know it is safe to do so
#191 Are considerate and cooperative but have good boundaries; don't allow others to control or coerce you
#192 Feel drawn to anything or anyone that is unique, unusual, complex, mysterious, intense or beautiful
#193 Self-reliant and independent
#194 Desire to uphold and enforce rules for the good of all
#195 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#196 Want to know everything about your partner -- body, mind and soul; no secret is too sacred
#197 Continually learning and into self-improvement
#198 Can be fairly conventional and conforming; you may not like to go beyond the limits
#199 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
#200 Extremely sensitive to rejection, disrespect and betrayal
#201 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#202 Fear making mistakes, fear catastrophes
#203 Energetic, practical, ambitious and hard working
#204 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#205 Insecure, possessive and jealous (strong fear of abandonment)
#206 Socially compare yourself with others; you're strongly identified with your social role
#207 Go after what you want
#208 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#209 Can get scattered, over-extended and over-committed
#210 Often very loyal to family and friends; enjoy nurturing and caring for your own
#211 At worst, can be an antisocial crackpot propounding your provocative, even anarchistic views to others
#212 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#213 You would sometimes like to be more independent and get in touch with your true desires and vitality
#214 Can fear losing the support of trusted allies if you act independently
#215 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#216 Can't stand being in confined places (like an elevator, crawl space) or confined by a relationship or job
#217 Can be excellent at investing money and creating stability/security for yourself and loved ones
#218 Overprotective
#219 Conscientious about planning for the future, for yourself and loved ones
#220 Workaholism and strong identification with their work
#221 It is easy for you to "lose yourself" in your partner because tension dissolves when you do
#222 Do whatever it takes to "win over" people, especially a romantic interest (won't take no for an answer)
#223 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#224 Subconsciously believe that enough pleasureful experiences and possessions will bring you happiness
#225 Can be stubborn and/or withdrawn, especially if someone is being demanding, bossy or rude
#226 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#227 Can't ask for what you need
#228 At worst, you become an apathetic, lifeless, spaced out zombie trudging through life, often with addictions
#229 Fear of scarcity
#230 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#231 Hide your neediness behind giving
#232 Great at saving and investing money
#233 At worst, can be voyeuristic, kinky, sexually perverted and/or isolate yourself from society
#234 Can easily give away your power by becoming too accommodating to a group, a boss or a leader
#235 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#236 Your goal is to keep your peace of mind and keep life comfortable --' at all costs!
#237 Underlying feelings of scarcity cause you to withdraw into privacy
#238 Can surrender control and be genuinely soft, vulnerable and tender with your partner once you have won your partner's loyalty and affections and have no fear of being betrayed
#239 Often focus on maintaining your home and the stability of your home life
#240 Often compare yourself with more "normal" people and feel either more deficient or more elite
#241 Good at planning everything out
#242 At worst, you can be an intimidating bully, threatening thief and/or an uncaring megalomaniac
#243 Losing your job or assets, or an illness that stops you from working, can feel life threatening
#244 Trust and privacy are big issues; don't want your partner discussing relationship issues with other people
#245 Can have vanity and try to become the "ideal man" or "ideal woman"
#246 Are capable of making new discoveries or introducing inventions or life changing theories, etc.
#247 You avoid participating in group conflicts if at all possible
#248 At worst, you can become reckless a thrill-seeker, needing bigger and better experiences to get that rush of excitement you're looking for, like a drug addict who's built up a tolerance and needs more
#249 Are sociable, generous, friendly and extremely honorable with those you love
#250 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
#251 Affectionate, nurturing
#252 Can be hard on your kids (if you have them) to toughen them up for the real world
#253 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#254 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#255 Constantly analyze everything you do or say for fear of looking foolish or making a mistake
#256 Supportive and forgiving
#257 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)
#258 If you feel misunderstood or rejected in any way you can become quite emotionally distant
#259 Expect others to know what you need
#260 Meaningful objects, such as antiques or art, can appease romantic desires and longings
#261 Tend to take charge of your partner's life; want to possess him/her; feel the impulse to command/boss
#262 Crave yet fear intimacy due to hidden feelings of undesirability
#263 Can be self-righteous
#264 Can be rigid in their viewpoint
#265 Tend to be outwardly nervous, anxious, dependent and needy
#266 Can have intense romantic and sexual longings; easily get infatuated with a romantic interest
#267 Know what you want out of life and don't get pulled off course by other people's agendas and desires
#268 Can appear intimidating, arrogant or callous as a way to get people to not mess with you and, thus, not threaten or scare them
#269 Charismatic and charming; outgoing and personable
#270 Believe you are only as good as your achievements
#271 Can be a hypochondriac
#272 Can be too self-contained, self-destructive, self-defeating, irresponsible and completely autonomous
#273 Stand up for what you believe in and fight for truth, fairness and justice
#274 Can be a materialistic and consummate consumer; like having the latest gadgets and trendy items
#275 You may like a partner to be strong and direct, to stand his/her ground against yourself
#276 Critically and obsessively compare yourself to others
#277 Patient and forbearing
#278 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#279 Can be idealistic, sacrificing for a cause you believe in that serves something beyond just yourself
#280 Can have voyeuristic tendencies and/or be sexually perverted
#281 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#282 Inner tension between wanting to connect with people vs. wanting to withdraw to be alone
#283 Get disappointed when your partner doesn't share the same zest for fun and adventure in life as you do
#284 Try to allure and impress a romantic interest with your charisma, magnetism, success and confidence
#285 Often feel lonely, even when with others
#286 Can be haughty, snobbish, intellectually arrogant and condescending toward "inferior-minded" people
#287 Often enjoy teaching, training, research, scholarship, sharing their knowledge and wisdom
#288 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#289 Can be powerful and self-assertive
#290 Strong fears of rejection and abandonment; you have serious doubts about your desirability
#291 Often drawn to politics and/or journalism
#292 Sometimes you can unexpectedly leave/disappear for long periods of time without any notice
#293 Pride in ability to socially connect people and help others
#294 Outgoing and sociable but like having a home base
#295 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#296 Desire recognition but fear being embarrassed, humiliated, ridiculed or rejected by probing eyes
#297 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#298 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#299 Fearing betrayal, you can cast aside a friend for even minor transgressions or oversights
#300 Start way more projects than you ever finish because of mental agitation and difficulty concentrating
#301 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
#302 Try to hide your fears behind a mask of beauty (especially women)
#303 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
#304 Health conscious (exercise regularly, eat well, etc.)
#305 Tactful with good manners and a gracious way with people
#306 Act childish and egocentric when scared
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.