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 Looking for something and/or someone outside the self to believe in and put loyalty into
#29 Identifying the self with ever-changing feelings and moods
#30 Winning important others over with kindness, charm and seduction
#31 "Polarize," an NLP term meaning contrary/polar opposite thinking
#32 Seeing the flaws --' you have great critical powers
#33 Dissociating from threatening events
#34 Having a strong sense of self and being self-assertive
#35 "Matching," an NLP term meaning you try to find commonality between yourself and others
#36 Being extremely loyal
#37 Not recognizing that you even have needs
#38 Natural Socratic method of questioning to get to truth
#39 Discerning the "right" thing to do (working hard, being honest, moderate, thrifty, etc.)
#40 Being warm/pleasing to disarm potential hostility
#41 Work exceptionally hard and compete to be the best
#42 Detach from feelings to prevent emotional overwhelm
#43 Intense focus on tasks, goals, achievement, and success
#44 Resisting over-influence from the environment
#45 Putting a positive reframe on negative experiences
#46 "Mismatch," an NLP term meaning I look for and notice what is NOT present in any experience -- what is missing
#50 Imposing their will and truth on others (to stay in control)
#51 Focusing on the bright side, even in difficult situations
#52 Maintaining comfortable, predictable routines
#53 Resilience --' bouncing back quickly after painful incidents
#54 Compartmentalize my life to protect privacy
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to intuit and inwardly perceive other people's needs
#56 The ability to debate and critique
#57 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#58 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#59 The ability to help other types get in touch with their deeper feelings
#60 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#61 The ability to focus and concentrate on a work task
#62 The ability to pay careful attention to details
#63 The ability to encourage, uplift, inspire and empower people
#64 The ability to work well under pressure
#65 The ability to help people relax, see the big picture, and put things in perspective
#66 The ability to create an ambiance of romance
#67 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#68 The ability to inspect products, services, or processes to evaluate their quality or performance
#69 The ability to keep on top of things
#70 The ability to explore the world of dreams and symbols and think holistically
#71 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
#72 The ability to lead discussion groups and build teams
#73 The ability to quickly understand computers and technology
#74 The ability to comfort, support and empathize with others
#75 The ability to work hard, persevere and do whatever it takes to succeed
#76 The ability to work steadily and persistently toward my goals without giving up
#77 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical!)
#78 The ability to see other peoples' points of view and value differences of opinion
#79 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#80 The ability to enforce policies and procedures and speak up against dishonesty/unfairness
#81 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#82 The ability to listen objectively and non-judgmentally and give unbiased advise
#83 The ability to read people well; to understand their needs and motivations
#84 The ability to entertain others and make people laugh
#85 The ability to bring out the best in people by challenging them yet believing in them
#86 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#87 The ability to read people well and perceive what's not being said
#88 The ability to accept enormous responsibility and solve difficult problems
#89 The ability to sacrifice my own needs for the benefit of someone I care to help
#90 The ability to cheer people up when they're down or just lighten the mood of others
#91 The ability to empathize with people and console and reassure them
#92 The ability to accept and appreciate other people just the way they are
#93 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#94 The ability to synthesize vast amounts of information
#95 The ability to protect and help those that have been taken advantage of or mistreated
#96 The ability to stay focused on my dreams, goals and desires and anticipate good things happening for me
#97 The ability to sell, promote and market myself, my services, and my products
#98 The ability to work well with my hands, with tools and with possibly machinery
#99 The ability to cooperate, collaborate and create harmonious relationships with others
#100 The ability to express myself creatively through art such as music, painting, dance, etc.
#101 The ability to take control of a bad situation (a failing business or government, for example) and turn it around
#102 The ability to help people view life from a more universal, metaphysical perspective
#103 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#104 The ability to synthesize others' ideas and form my own
#105 The ability to notice flaws, discrepancies, inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions
#106 The ability to conceptually understand the fundamental principles of how anything works
#107 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#108 The ability to cooperate and collaborate with others as part of a team with a common goal
#109 The ability to notice what is illogical, inconsistent, impractical or inefficient
#110 The ability to perceive, discern and mentally interpret information that escapes most people
#111 The ability to perform and play a role well
#112 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#113 The ability to identify and utilize all available resources at my disposal
#114 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
#115 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#116 The ability to work in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment calling for quick thinking/action
#117 The ability to bring people together who I know could benefit one another
#118 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#119 The ability to put myself in someone else's shoes and consider their feelings
#120 The ability to create "works of art" (term used broadly) that are beautiful, poetic, touching
#121 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#122 The ability to create peace and harmony between people (and even countries)
#123 The ability to win friends and influence people (it's great when I'm running for election, interviewing or auditioning for a part)
#124 The ability to tune in to my inner states, subconscious feelings and impulses
#125 The ability to bring enthusiasm, optimism, passion and fun to whatever work I do
#126 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#127 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
#128 The ability to invent new theories, models or systems to solve problems
#129 The ability to "learn more to earn more" -- I naturally want to stay on the cutting edge of breakthrough success technology
#130 The ability to identify and capitalize on good ideas and turn them into profit
#131 The ability to create and provide stability and security for others
#132 The ability to think logically and analytically (and make decisions that way)
#133 The ability to accept/appreciate differences and go with the flow
#134 The ability to learn quickly
#135 The ability to see the good in others even when they don't see it in themselves
#136 The ability to ensure the welfare of those I care about
#137 The ability to listen well and empathize deeply with others
#138 The ability to speak my mind and inspire others to do the same
#139 The ability to seek to understand myself deeply (and then help humanity do the same)
#140 The ability to enforce [fair] rules imposed on others and break [unfair] rules imposed on me
#141 The ability to synthesize other peoples' ideas and present my own original ones
#142 The ability to do what I say I will do
#143 The ability to find humor in my own faults and foibles (and help others see humor in theirs)
#144 The ability to keep my word and do what I say I will do
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 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#146 Inner tension between wanting to connect with people vs. wanting to withdraw to be alone
#147 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#148 Turn on the charm and seductively focus on pleasing and lavishing attention on significant others
#149 Like time alone. Can be balanced with regard to own needs vs. others' needs
#150 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#151 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#152 Black and white thinking can cause you to hold grudges against people for small disagreements
#153 Have learned to temper your impulsivity and risk taking; take calculated risks now
#154 Are passionate about life
#155 Losing your job or assets, or an illness that stops you from working, can feel life threatening
#156 Keep up with latest developments in their line of work
#157 Witty and very genuine
#158 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
#159 Extremely social, friendly and outgoing
#160 Can be excellent at investing money and creating stability/security for yourself and loved ones
#161 Procrastination
#162 Inner tension between wanting to withdraw from life vs. wanting to participate fully in life
#163 Can focus intently on work or a cause you believe in wholeheartedly
#164 Your lust for life makes you prone to excess --' late nights, heavy entertaining, drinking, eating, etc.
#165 Alter and adapt yourself to meet others' needs but then fear rejection if you express your own needs
#166 Keep physically fit and healthy
#167 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
#168 Dislike feeling burdened by your obligations and responsibilities; wish you could escape
#169 Can have difficulty adhering to mindless rules and regulations
#170 Can be competitive with any rivals that might threaten your romantic relationship
#171 At worst, get so emotionally distraught over love gone wrong that you kill yourself and/or your lover
#172 Tend to worry and fret a great deal, especially about financial matters and your ability to survive
#173 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#174 Stand up for what you believe in and fight for truth, fairness and justice
#175 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#176 Can be neglectful of important responsibilities and obligations
#177 Can project your own unowned power onto another and then see that person as a threat
#178 Seductive; desire to be valued, wanted and desired
#179 Alter your behavior in any way necessary to keep your partner interested in you
#180 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#181 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#182 Enjoy learning widely and broadly to understand what other experts in different fields have to say
#183 Can be extremely devoted, big-hearted and loving once you trust their partner
#184 Great at saving and investing money
#185 Usually are good at debating, analyzing, critiquing, investigating, researching, conceptualizing, etc.
#186 Enjoy letting loose, having a good time and hosting lavish social events for your friends
#187 Feel most alive when tempting fate; can lead to crisis situations
#188 Often drawn to politics and/or journalism
#189 Tend to be a good conversationalist and advice giver
#190 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
#191 Provide financial security and stability to others
#192 May even take credit for others' work and/or exaggerate their success/fame/wealth
#193 Try to avoid the meaninglessness of a mundane existence by living on the edge and taking risks
#194 Often love to cook for others
#195 Are capable of making new discoveries or introducing inventions or life changing theories, etc.
#196 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
#197 Public image is all important
#198 May deceive yourself and others by projecting an affluent image
#199 Sometimes you can unexpectedly leave/disappear for long periods of time without any notice
#200 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
#201 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#202 Can be tender, vulnerable and sweet but also competitive, demanding, aggressive and pushy
#203 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#204 Strong emphasis on fidelity
#205 Go after what you want
#206 Fastidious, picky and finicky
#207 Can idealize a romantic interest, projecting all kinds of wonderful qualities onto him/her that don't exist
#208 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#209 Cultivate whatever qualities valued others find appealing and desirable
#210 Can feel lost between hope and despair and take risks to get attention or increase emotional excitement
#211 Supportive and forgiving
#212 Can have vanity and try to become the "ideal man" or "ideal woman"
#213 Can be patient, understanding, curious and a great listener
#214 Have an interest in the group's welfare because you feel the group's welfare is connected to your own
#215 Ambitious
#216 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
#217 Hold people to exacting standards
#218 Can easily give away your power by becoming too accommodating to a group, a boss or a leader
#219 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#220 Fear being left out or forgotten
#221 Loving, attentive to others, generous
#222 Can have anticipatory anxiety and fearful fantasies of worst-case scenarios
#223 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#224 Want to be liked and approved of by everyone
#225 Tactful with good manners and a gracious way with people
#226 Trust and privacy are big issues; don't want your partner discussing relationship issues with other people
#227 Can be a reformer, advocate and/or crusader
#228 Some can neglect relationships and/or health due to heavy workload
#229 Easily get depressed and feel disillusioned when relationship problems come up
#231 As you become less healthy you can become a scheming swindler, full of hot air and empty promises
#232 Inner tension between social responsibility to others vs. a strong desire for excitement, adventure, fun
#233 Desire to find the perfect, ideal partner
#234 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#235 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#236 You may like symbols of success -- fancy car, nice big house, etc.
#237 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#238 Passionate
#239 Excellent social and interpersonal skills; great networker
#240 Can be overly competitive and self-promoting
#241 Help other people feel happy by sharing your deep gratitude and enjoyment of life
#242 Are charismatic, passionate and truthful
#243 Can feel incapable of meeting the same standards that others in the group are capable of meeting and fear that your defectiveness will eventually be found out and you will be rejected by the group
#244 Can be a materialistic and consummate consumer; like having the latest gadgets and trendy items
#245 Do whatever it takes to "win over" people, especially a romantic interest (won't take no for an answer)
#246 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
#247 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
#248 At worst, you can feel alone, lost, dissociated from others and yourself
#249 Like a good heated debate or argument every once in a while with your partner
#250 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#251 Inner tension between wanting privacy/alone time vs. wanting intense, intimate connection with partner
#252 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
#253 Have a wide-ranging curiosity and are likely multitalented
#254 Possible eating disorders
#255 Tend to avoid social contact; can feel alienated from others at times
#256 Opinionated; believe you are the voice of the "truth"
#257 You don't like having too many expectations or duties placed on you by the group
#258 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#259 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#260 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
#261 Can be hard on your kids (if you have them) to toughen them up for the real world
#262 At worst, can be voyeuristic, kinky, sexually perverted and/or isolate yourself from society
#263 Often feel socially inept or inadequate --' handle by being outwardly charming or just blending in
#264 Can have explosive emotional reactions when your connection with important others is threatened
#265 You avoid participating in group conflicts if at all possible
#266 Are capable of bringing passion, intensity and excitement to your intimate relationship
#267 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)
#268 Are self-reliant and independent
#269 Health conscious (exercise regularly, eat well, etc.)
#270 Often will stay on the periphery or the fringe of group involvement so you don't have to fully commit
#271 Not very adaptable; see things as black and white
#272 Expect others to know what you need
#273 Interested in physical and material well being
#274 Can get anxious and panicky when you think about losing your freedom
#275 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#276 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#277 Can be dependent on and obedient to clear direction from authorities in charge
#278 Excellent at connecting people together for their mutual benefit
#279 Have a large circle of friends that you share interests, activities and enthusiasms with
#280 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#281 Can be extremely social, entertaining, humorous and fun-loving
#282 Can have trouble setting your own goals and following through with your innermost intentions
#283 Can be fickle and cancel appointments if something more exciting or promising comes up
#284 Can be self-deprecating as a way to fit in and deflect their inner feelings of envy and defectiveness
#285 Are likely a workaholic because independence and security are extremely important to you
#286 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#287 Can be tough also but prefer to use your beauty to protect yourself
#288 Can be idealistic, sacrificing for a cause you believe in that serves something beyond just yourself
#289 At worst, can be an antisocial crackpot propounding your provocative, even anarchistic views to others
#290 Excellent at pointing out angles, perspectives or viewpoints that others had not considered
#291 Too intense for others
#292 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#293 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#294 Get angry when your partner makes an important decision without consulting you first
#295 Set personal goals regularly and don't sweep problems under the rug
#296 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#297 Can overspend
#298 At worst, you can spend out of control (possibly gambling as well), indulge their senses excessively (food, drink, drugs, sex, etc.) and push your bodies regularly to the point of exhaustion
#299 Credentials, degrees, titles, awards, certifications, licenses, etc. are extremely important to have
#300 Have too high expectations of self and others
#301 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#302 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#303 Withdraw into your lair because you easily feel drained by being around people too much
#304 Since you can feel lost without a partner, you believe you find your personal identity by merging your life with your partner's; "my life" becomes "our life," but at the cost of my independence
#305 The positive energy of group involvement invigorates and enlivens you
#306 Critically and obsessively compare yourself to others
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.