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 Getting things "right" (your own inner critic berates you if you don't)
#29 Intense focus on tasks, goals, achievement, and success
#30 Compartmentalize my life to protect privacy
#31 "Mirroring" others (matching mannerisms) in conversation to create wonderful rapport
#32 Protecting the weak, innocent and disadvantaged
#38 Cope with fear by acting strong (or smart) to win support and/or by acting sexy or coquettish to attract support
#39 Conserving energy and withdrawing to refuel
#40 Discerning the "right" thing to do (working hard, being honest, moderate, thrifty, etc.)
#41 Being strong, and forceful if necessary, to gain respect
#42 Identifying the self with ever-changing feelings and moods
#43 "Matching," an NLP term meaning you try to find commonality between yourself and others
#44 Being extremely loyal
#45 Heightened imagination and positive, anticipatory thinking
#46 Fitting in to society and working for common goals
#47 Being self-sufficient to limit dependency on others
#48 Manage time for maximum efficiency and productivity
#49 Imagining and engaging in interesting activities
#50 Having a high threshold for pain
#51 Maintaining comfortable, predictable routines
#52 Containing your own energy and anger
#53 "Polarize," an NLP term meaning contrary/polar opposite thinking
#54 Work exceptionally hard and compete to be the best
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to discipline myself to achieve my goals
#56 The ability to go and go and go.... until I crash (like the Energizer bunny!)
#57 The ability to comfort, support and empathize with others
#58 The ability to conceptually understand the fundamental principles of how anything works
#59 The ability to praise people and make them feel good about themselves
#60 The ability to pick up the feelings of people around me (because of my emotional sensitivity)
#61 The ability to perform and play a role well
#62 The ability to tune in to my inner states, subconscious feelings and impulses
#63 The ability to work long and hard on someone else's behalf
#64 The ability to find humor in my own faults and foibles (and help others see humor in theirs)
#65 The ability to keep my word and do what I say I will do
#66 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of loyalty, duty and commitment
#67 The ability to identify and make use of available resources in ingenious ways
#68 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#69 The ability to observe life impartially and see it from multiple, abstract perspectives
#70 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
#71 The ability to use good common sense and take a realistic, pragmatic approach to life
#72 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)
#73 The ability to learn quickly
#74 The ability to notice flaws, discrepancies, inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions
#75 The ability to bring people together who I know could benefit one another
#76 The ability to pay careful attention to details
#77 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#78 The ability to contemplate deeply, philosophize and understand abstract ideas and concepts
#79 The ability to see patterns and possibilities
#80 The ability to create peace and harmony between people (and even countries)
#81 The ability to accumulate enormous amounts of varied information (I'm so curious!)
#82 The ability to see the good in others even when they don't see it in themselves
#83 The ability to inspect products, services, or processes to evaluate their quality or performance
#84 The ability to initiate, lead and take action to succeed
#85 The ability to plan (especially exciting things to do!)
#86 The ability to fight for truth and justice and stand up for what I believe in
#87 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#88 The ability to look for the positive in any situation
#89 The ability to identify and utilize all available resources at my disposal
#90 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical)
#91 The ability to help people view life from a more universal, metaphysical perspective
#92 The ability to see the good in others
#93 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#94 The ability to lead discussion groups and build teams
#95 The ability to work long and hard on anything that captures my interest/imagination
#96 The ability to create and provide stability and security for others
#97 The ability to protect, guard, defend and keep people safe from harm
#98 The ability to ensure the welfare of those I care about
#99 The ability to beautify any environment
#100 The ability to network
#101 The ability to juggle many roles and responsibilities in life (in my pursuit of having it all!)
#102 The ability to share my findings with others (for my joy and their knowledge)
#103 The ability to build rapport and trust with anyone by being genuinely interested in them
#104 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
#105 The ability to heed my conscience when making decisions
#106 The ability to listen compassionately and allow people to feel understood
#107 The ability to put enormous energy, passion and intensity into whatever I do
#108 The ability to perceive, discern and mentally interpret information that escapes most people
#109 The ability to plan and then execute the plan to achieve my lofty goals (I have big dreams!)
#110 The ability to help people relax, see the big picture, and put things in perspective
#111 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
#112 The ability to create financial independence (because of my strong desire not to be dependent on anyone)
#113 The ability to see points of agreement between people's different points of view
#114 The ability to adapt, accommodate, "go with the flow" and "live-and-let-live"
#115 The ability to notice what is illogical, inconsistent, impractical or inefficient
#116 The ability to remain a source of strength, stability, reliability and dependability for others despite extreme hardship or trying circumstances
#117 The ability to behave appropriately and diplomatically when out in public
#118 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#119 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#120 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#121 The ability to accept and appreciate other people just the way they are
#122 The ability to bring people together
#123 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#124 The ability to look for and find meaning in every experience, especially the painful ones
#125 The ability to pull myself up by my own bootstraps
#126 The ability to anticipate wonderful things happening for me
#127 The ability to take daring risks but based on practical intuition
#128 The ability to encourage, uplift, inspire and empower people
#129 The ability to enforce [fair] rules imposed on others and break [unfair] rules imposed on me
#130 The ability to detect when someone is being untruthful
#131 The ability to use Socratic questioning and scientific methodology
#132 The ability to see the big picture and the implications of my actions and ideas
#133 The ability to win friends and influence people (it's great when I'm running for election, interviewing or auditioning for a part)
#134 The ability to work steadily and persistently toward my goals without giving up
#135 The ability to understand what motivates people
#136 The ability to explore the world of dreams and symbols and think holistically
#137 The ability to create "works of art" (term used broadly) that are beautiful, poetic, touching
#138 The ability to run my own business successfully
#139 The ability to synthesize vast amounts of information
#140 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#141 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
#142 The ability to sense danger and often prevent it from happening
#143 The ability to work hard, persevere and do whatever it takes to succeed
#144 The ability to enforce policies and procedures and speak up against dishonesty/unfairness
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 Insecure, possessive and jealous (strong fear of abandonment)
#146 Procrastination
#147 Are able to deal with difficult, even painful, situations by choosing to see the positive that can come from any situation
#148 At worst, can be an eccentric, isolated weirdo who is prone to delusional, obsessive paranoid thinking
#149 Obsessively think about their partner
#150 Hard working, productive, time efficient, goal-oriented, pragmatic
#151 Get rebellious when people presume to know what you are thinking and feeling
#152 Constantly analyze everything you do or say for fear of looking foolish or making a mistake
#153 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#154 Excellent social skills and great conversationalists
#155 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#156 Easily feel ashamed/frustrated for not being able to live up to your own vision of your ideal self
#157 Can expect preferential treatment for love and attention given to others
#158 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#159 Conscientious about planning for the future, for yourself and loved ones
#160 Inner tension between wanting to act on their good intentions vs. not wanting to give up their freedom
#161 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#162 At worst, can be abusive, vengeful, sadistic or even commit crimes of passion
#163 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#164 Can have difficulty saying no because you like to please and want to belong/fit in
#165 Tend to question and test your partner's motives and actions in the beginning stages of the relationship
#166 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#167 Like to have order in your life and get upset when your familiar surroundings get disrupted or disordered
#168 Like to be the center of attention, the head honcho, the big cheese
#169 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
#170 Believe you are only as good as your achievements
#171 Act childish and egocentric when scared
#172 Fear being left out or forgotten
#173 Can be a reformer, advocate and/or crusader
#174 Can be the classic lazy couch potato who asks as little of life as possible
#175 You don't like having too many expectations or duties placed on you by the group
#176 Are looking for the ideal partner who doesn't recoil from your intensity, social awkwardness or shyness
#177 Seductive; desire to be valued, wanted and desired
#178 Overly concerned about your social position; want to be one of the intellectual or creative elite
#179 You can lack a strong, unchanging sense of self and often live vicariously through others
#180 Expressing feelings that occur in the moment is difficult without having time to think about them
#181 Try to hide your fears behind exaggerated strength (especially men)
#182 Like time alone. Can be balanced with regard to own needs vs. others' needs
#183 Meaningful objects, such as antiques or art, can appease romantic desires and longings
#184 Some can neglect relationships and/or health due to heavy workload
#185 Get along well with individuals and groups that are very different from each other
#186 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
#187 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#188 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#189 Tend to avoid social contact; can feel alienated from others at times
#190 Keep up with latest developments in their line of work
#191 Entertaining, optimistic, positive, vivacious and upbeat
#192 Can feel as though other people have what is missing in your life
#193 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#194 Start way more projects than you ever finish because of mental agitation and difficulty concentrating
#195 Unconsciously yearning for the ideal partner perpetuates familiar feelings of lost love in childhood
#196 Can be dependent on and obedient to clear direction from authorities in charge
#197 Health conscious (exercise regularly, eat well, etc.)
#198 Often enjoy teaching, training, research, scholarship, sharing their knowledge and wisdom
#199 Help other people feel happy by sharing your deep gratitude and enjoyment of life
#200 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#201 Want to make sure you always have what you need and aren't deprived, limited or constricted
#202 Often drawn to academia or science (but not always); may become an expert in their field
#203 At worst, can completely control and dominate your partner and isolate him/her from other people
#204 When your marriage inevitably hits a difficult patch, you stay positive, talk, and work through it
#205 Inner tension between wanting to comply with others' wishes vs. wanting to defy/assert independence
#206 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
#207 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#208 Often struggle in your relationships because you are so private, independent and emotionally detached
#209 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#210 Excellent at pointing out angles, perspectives or viewpoints that others had not considered
#211 Great at saving and investing money
#212 Can be self-deprecating, act vulnerable and bid to be rescued
#213 Can be extremely devoted, big-hearted and loving once you trust their partner
#214 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#215 Need to be in control of your immediate environment and all resources
#216 Energetic, practical, ambitious and hard working
#217 Once friends have proven themselves trustworthy, they are considered part of your inner circle
#218 Fear you would not be loved if others knew how much self-doubt you have
#219 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#221 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#222 Are extremely loyal to and protective of people you care about
#223 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#224 Pain arises when your partner doesn't take an interest in you or your repressed, unmet needs/desires
#225 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
#226 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#227 Are passionate about life
#228 Are self-reliant and independent
#229 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#230 Charismatic and charming; outgoing and personable
#231 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
#232 Can be a materialistic and consummate consumer; like having the latest gadgets and trendy items
#233 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#234 Patient and forbearing
#235 Have a large circle of friends that you share interests, activities and enthusiasms with
#236 Can feel lost between hope and despair and take risks to get attention or increase emotional excitement
#237 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#238 Losing your job or assets, or an illness that stops you from working, can feel life threatening
#239 At worst, you can become selfish, anti-social, recklessly impulsive, short-tempered and self-destructive
#240 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#241 Can be self-righteous
#242 You know you are hiding but are afraid to take off your mask
#243 Faithful and loyal
#244 Enjoy letting loose, having a good time and hosting lavish social events for your friends
#245 Can be very open-hearted and merged with your partner at times
#246 Overly concerned about how authority figures perceive you; feel the need to be well liked by them
#247 Can have unrealistically high expectations of their partner to fit their ideal fantasy of a mate
#248 Passionate
#249 At worst, can be voyeuristic, kinky, sexually perverted and/or isolate yourself from society
#250 Keep a full social calendar but have contingency/back up plans just in case something falls through
#251 Like to expose wrong-doing; willing to speak up and speak out
#252 Overly concerned with getting credentials and judging people by their credentials (degrees, titles, etc.)
#253 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#254 Can't stand being in confined places (like an elevator, crawl space) or confined by a relationship or job
#255 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#256 So focused on goals, mission, purpose that you can't relate to people
#257 Can get scattered, over-extended and over-committed
#258 Set personal goals regularly and don't sweep problems under the rug
#259 Caretaking
#260 Can fear being trapped in a relationship so often move on once the rush of initial attraction wears off
#261 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#262 Trust and privacy are big issues; don't want your partner discussing relationship issues with other people
#263 Group involvement helps you to structure the use of your time better
#264 Truly want to have a partnership of equality where you don't feel the need to control and possess
#265 You may like a partner to be strong and direct, to stand his/her ground against yourself
#266 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
#267 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#268 Are considerate and cooperative but have good boundaries; don't allow others to control or coerce you
#269 Judge their strong sexual urges/desires as "bad"
#270 Fear being able to live up to the image you are projecting
#271 Seek attention and even prestige by being popular or seen with the "in crowd"
#272 You may like symbols of success -- fancy car, nice big house, etc.
#273 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#274 Want desperately to be perfect and ideal in every way but can't play the different roles simultaneously
#275 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
#276 Want the best for everyone else as well as yourself
#277 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#278 Fastidious, picky and finicky
#279 Do whatever it takes to "win over" people, especially a romantic interest (won't take no for an answer)
#280 Can be haughty, snobbish, intellectually arrogant and condescending toward "inferior-minded" people
#281 Often focus on maintaining your home and the stability of your home life
#282 Affectionate, nurturing
#283 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#284 At worst, get so emotionally distraught over love gone wrong that you kill yourself and/or your lover
#285 Can express your feelings especially well nonverbally, through your sensuality and sexuality
#286 Excellent at connecting people together for their mutual benefit
#287 Extremely social, friendly and outgoing
#288 Can be overly competitive and self-promoting
#289 At worst, anxiety attacks, work burnout and nervous breakdowns
#290 As you become less healthy you can become a scheming swindler, full of hot air and empty promises
#291 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
#292 Go after what you want
#293 Can discount basic self-preservation needs and tune mundane reality out in order to follow a dream
#294 Can become passive-aggressive when you're frustrated at yourself or with unfair authority figures
#295 Child-like fear of not being able to make it on their own
#296 Turn on the charm and seductively focus on pleasing and lavishing attention on significant others
#297 Can be fairly conventional and conforming; you may not like to go beyond the limits
#298 You can completely lack discernment and get involved in risky love affairs, flirt with danger or live on the edge in other ways to feel fully alive; excessive living can lead to burn-out and depression
#299 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#300 Opinionated; believe you are the voice of the "truth"
#301 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#302 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)
#303 Can be seductive without even meaning to be
#304 Choose a safe career rather than risk doing what you love
#305 Credentials, degrees, titles, awards, certifications, licenses, etc. are extremely important to have
#306 Responsible and security conscious
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.