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 Resilience --' bouncing back quickly after painful incidents
#29 Being undemanding
#30 Detach from feelings to prevent emotional overwhelm
#31 Keeping life upbeat, exciting and enjoyable
#32 Manage time for maximum efficiency and productivity
#33 Indirectly displacing anger through correcting errors and/or championing social causes
#34 Perceptiveness
#35 Searching for the ideal (partner, job, body,...., life) that will compensate for what I feel is missing inside
#38 Suppressing anger, real feelings and "bad" impulses
#39 Emphasizing uniqueness (which has the nasty side effect of distancing yourself from others and creating tension in relationships)
#40 Looking for something and/or someone outside the self to believe in and put loyalty into
#41 Know how to present something in a compelling and acceptable way
#42 Overusing imagination to fantasize about ideal situations
#43 Having a high threshold for pain
#44 Not recognizing that you even have needs
#45 "Matching," an NLP term meaning you try to find commonality between yourself and others
#46 Pleasing, harmonizing and accommodating to avoid conflict
#47 Altering and adapting yourself to be more likeable and lovable
#48 Having a strong sense of self and being self-assertive
#49 Being fearless, tenacious, decisive and authoritative
#50 Being extremely loyal
#51 Natural Socratic method of questioning to get to truth
#52 Cope with fear by acting strong (or smart) to win support and/or by acting sexy or coquettish to attract support
#53 Vigilance and alertness; looking for hidden agendas
#54 Minimizing hopes and expectations (that way you can't be disappointed)
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#56 The ability to read people well; to understand their needs and motivations
#57 The ability to communicate well and get along with all kinds of people (even difficult ones)
#58 The ability to enforce policies and procedures and speak up against dishonesty/unfairness
#59 The ability to learn quickly
#60 The ability to behave appropriately and diplomatically when out in public
#61 The ability to experiment, investigate, explore and discover (I'm insatiably curious!)
#62 The ability to intuit and inwardly perceive other people's needs
#63 The ability to invent new theories, models or systems to solve problems
#64 The ability to identify and make use of available resources in ingenious ways
#65 The ability to stay open-minded, inquisitive and intellectually curious
#66 The ability to "learn more to earn more" -- I naturally want to stay on the cutting edge of breakthrough success technology
#67 The ability to nurture and cultivate love and kindness in others
#68 The ability to inspect products, services, or processes to evaluate their quality or performance
#69 The ability to experiment, explore, question and make discoveries
#70 The ability to take initiative/action and get things done (and get things done quickly)
#71 The ability to focus and concentrate fully when I'm on task
#72 The ability to courageously take risks, try new things and overcome or circumvent obstacles
#73 The ability to take daring risks but based on practical intuition
#74 The ability to encourage, uplift, inspire and empower people
#75 The ability to accept and appreciate other people just the way they are
#76 The ability to believe in myself, think positively and dream big
#77 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of integrity and hard work ethic
#78 The ability to see the big picture and the implications of my actions and ideas
#79 The ability to conceptually understand the fundamental principles of how anything works
#80 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
#81 The ability to listen compassionately and allow people to feel understood
#82 The ability to share my findings with others (for my joy and their knowledge)
#83 The ability to see the good in others
#84 The ability to inspect, scrutinize and examine something carefully and thoroughly
#85 The ability to think logically and analytically (and make decisions that way)
#86 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#87 The ability to use good common sense and take a realistic, pragmatic approach to life
#88 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#89 The ability to juggle many roles and responsibilities in life (in my pursuit of having it all!)
#90 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#91 The ability to analyze
#92 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#93 The ability to see life in a highly unique, otherworldly, idiosyncratic, and often spiritual way
#94 The ability to bring out the best in people by challenging them yet believing in them
#95 The ability to see other peoples' points of view and value differences of opinion
#96 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#97 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#98 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical)
#99 The ability to accept enormous responsibility and solve difficult problems
#100 The ability to organize resources, prioritize tasks and follow through on work projects
#101 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
#102 The ability to empower and encourage others to be strong and take charge of their life
#103 The ability to synthesize others' ideas and form my own
#104 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#105 The ability to see the good in others even when they don't see it in themselves
#106 The ability to commit to those I care about and be loyal, dependable and responsible
#107 The ability to ensure the welfare of those I care about
#108 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of loyalty, duty and commitment
#109 The ability to give my word and honor it, come hell or high water!
#110 The ability to make people feel included and important
#111 The ability to speak my mind and inspire others to do the same
#112 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#113 The ability to create an ambiance of romance
#114 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical!)
#115 The ability to explore the world of dreams and symbols and think holistically
#116 The ability to investigate, inquire and research
#117 The ability to sense danger and often prevent it from happening
#118 The ability to put people at ease with my even-keeled presence, calmness and patience
#119 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
#120 The ability to work in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment calling for quick thinking/action
#121 The ability to act spontaneously and adapt quickly to changing situations
#122 The ability to run my own business successfully
#123 The ability to work steadily and persistently toward my goals without giving up
#124 The ability to stay focused on my dreams, goals and desires and anticipate good things happening for me
#125 The ability to work long and hard on anything that captures my interest/imagination
#126 The ability to listen to people patiently, attentively and nonjudgmentally
#127 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#128 The ability to create close, personal, meaningful relationships with people
#129 The ability to look for and find meaning in every experience, especially the painful ones
#130 The ability to create "works of art" (term used broadly) that are beautiful, poetic, touching
#131 The ability to keep my word and do what I say I will do
#132 The ability to read people well, build rapport, and make friends easily
#133 The ability to provide real care and support to others
#134 The ability to bring people together who I know could benefit one another
#135 The ability to sell, promote and market myself, my services, and my products
#136 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#137 The ability to see the bright side of any problem or situation
#138 The ability to find humor in my own faults and foibles (and help others see humor in theirs)
#139 The ability to beautify any environment
#140 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#141 The ability to network, communicate and interact well in interpersonal/social situations
#142 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#143 The ability to help people view life from a more universal, metaphysical perspective
#144 The ability to work hard, persevere and do whatever it takes to succeed
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 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)
#146 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#147 If you feel misunderstood or rejected in any way you can become quite emotionally distant
#148 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
#149 Can avoid groups and organizations altogether while still caring about your social position and how you are seen by society
#150 The positive energy of group involvement invigorates and enlivens you
#151 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#152 Subconsciously believe that enough pleasureful experiences and possessions will bring you happiness
#153 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#154 Usually are good at debating, analyzing, critiquing, investigating, researching, conceptualizing, etc.
#155 Enjoy letting loose, having a good time and hosting lavish social events for your friends
#158 As you become less healthy you can become a scheming swindler, full of hot air and empty promises
#159 At worst, can completely control and dominate your partner and isolate him/her from other people
#160 You have great self-respect; if you are ever betrayed, you will cut that person out of your life
#161 Indecisive and ambivalent because of your inner anxiety
#162 Help other people feel happy by sharing your deep gratitude and enjoyment of life
#163 Can be very open-hearted and merged with your partner at times
#164 Get rebellious when people presume to know what you are thinking and feeling
#165 Analyze decisions to death before making them to avoid making mistakes or jeopardizing your safety
#166 Faithful and loyal
#167 Public image is all important
#168 Critically and obsessively compare yourself to others
#169 Seek adulation and recognition from others
#170 Your fear of material deprivation can cause a preoccupation with wanting comfort, especially at home
#171 Can be hypersensitive to criticism and devastated by being left out by a group of friends
#172 Can be competitive with any rivals that might threaten your romantic relationship
#173 Take criticism very personally
#174 Possibly abuse food (as compensation for feeling unloved)
#175 Can aggressively and relentlessly go after what you want (to keep anxiety repressed)
#176 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#177 Want to know everything about your partner -- body, mind and soul; no secret is too sacred
#178 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#179 At worst, become completely dishonest, phony, exploitative and desperate for attention
#180 Self-reliant and independent
#181 Can have a very difficult time letting go of a relationship once it is over
#182 Often drawn to politics and/or journalism
#183 Like to be the center of attention, the head honcho, the big cheese
#184 Disciplined and regimented
#185 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#186 Can fear losing the support of trusted allies if you act independently
#187 Fear being rejected
#188 Charming, upbeat, entertaining; a gracious host and hostess
#189 You sometimes have inner tension between wanting to merge vs. wanting to keep your autonomy
#190 Can bolster up your image to compensate for social insecurities: dressing up to the nines, having a unique social style/presentation, being glamorous but a little aloof, having elite membership, etc.
#191 Want the best for everyone else as well as yourself
#192 Inner tension between wanting to fully participate in a group vs. not wanting the responsibility of fully participating
#193 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#194 Affectionate, nurturing
#195 When your marriage inevitably hits a difficult patch, you stay positive, talk, and work through it
#196 Like to expose wrong-doing; willing to speak up and speak out
#197 Ambitious and hard working
#198 Can unconsciously recreate childhood losses in adulthood through reckless behavior
#199 Hold people to exacting standards
#200 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#201 Orderly, organized, neat, clean
#202 Like to be seen with successful people to enhance their own social value
#203 Tend to collect things you never use "just in case you ever need it" and because you are chronically indecisive about what you should throw away and what you shouldn't so you keep everything
#204 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#205 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#206 Have an interest in the group's welfare because you feel the group's welfare is connected to your own
#207 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#208 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#209 Disengage from your partner to be alone after an intense engagement, which can confuse your partner
#210 Work long hours to preserve their security and mitigate anxiety
#211 Get rebellious when people try to tell you that you should give up dreaming and be more practical
#212 At worst, can be an antisocial crackpot propounding your provocative, even anarchistic views to others
#213 Can be patient, understanding, curious and a great listener
#214 Cultivate whatever qualities valued others find appealing and desirable
#215 Pain arises when your partner doesn't take an interest in you or your repressed, unmet needs/desires
#216 Are self-reliant and independent
#217 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#218 With your great intuition, can have excellent social skills, social sensitivities and great manners
#219 Your goal is to keep your peace of mind and keep life comfortable --' at all costs!
#220 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#221 Stand by your true friends through thick and thin; will come to their defense in times of need
#222 Responsible, willing to make sacrifices, detail-oriented, thrifty
#223 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#224 Can have a short attention span, easily get distracted and have trouble concentrating/getting focused
#225 Can't ask for what you need
#226 Try to hide your fears behind exaggerated strength (especially men)
#227 You would sometimes like to be more independent and get in touch with your true desires and vitality
#228 Can sometimes be indecisive about whether you want to belong to a group or not
#229 Can have a difficult time committing and tend to scatter their energy in every direction
#230 Consider your home as somewhat like a castle, island, fortress or barrier of safety to protect yourself against the dangers of the outside world
#231 Minimalistic; get by with the bare essentials (like books, bookshelves, a computer & Sudoku puzzles!)
#232 You try to ensure that everyone around you or with you has a good time
#233 Workaholism and strong identification with their work
#234 At worst, fear others loathe and condemn you because others can read your weird thoughts
#235 Polite and diplomatic; self-confident and ambitious
#236 Enjoy sharing secrets with your partner and trusted allies and are excellent at keeping secrets too
#237 Passionate
#238 You can long for the ideal romantic union with a partner
#239 Continually learning and into self-improvement
#240 Dislike feeling burdened by your obligations and responsibilities; wish you could escape
#241 Need lots of privacy and your own space
#242 Pursue sexual conquests subconsciously believing they will bolster your self-esteem; they don't
#243 Have too high expectations of self and others
#244 At worst, you can be an intimidating bully, threatening thief and/or an uncaring megalomaniac
#245 Strong fears of rejection and abandonment; you have serious doubts about your desirability
#246 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#247 Can be depressed, paranoid and aggressive toward the very people you are looking to for security
#248 Excellent at pointing out angles, perspectives or viewpoints that others had not considered
#249 Can be possessive and demanding, intrusive and hovering
#250 Have a wide-ranging curiosity and are likely multitalented
#251 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#252 Hard working, productive, time efficient, goal-oriented, pragmatic
#253 May aggressively pursue and overcome all obstacles/objections when you really like and want someone
#254 Can zone out mentally and disengage emotionally while still remaining physically present/involved
#255 Enjoy learning widely and broadly to understand what other experts in different fields have to say
#256 Are looking for the ideal partner who doesn't recoil from your intensity, social awkwardness or shyness
#257 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#258 Overprotective
#259 Obsessively think about their partner
#260 Have a lust for power and quickly notice who else has power when you are among a group of people
#261 Can be idealistic, sacrificing for a cause you believe in that serves something beyond just yourself
#262 Can be self-centered, thoughtless, impatient, demanding and grumpy when feeling frustrated or deprived
#263 If alone without anyone to talk to or call you will refer to the voices of trusted others in your mind to get guidance and support when making decisions
#264 Excellent at connecting people together for their mutual benefit
#265 At worst, anxiety attacks, work burnout and nervous breakdowns
#266 Know what you want out of life and don't get pulled off course by other people's agendas and desires
#267 Can be so out of touch with your true self that you don't even know what you want
#268 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#269 Can be ingratiating and flattering to win other people's affections (and ensure your survival)
#270 Ambitious
#271 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#272 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#273 Withdraw into your lair because you easily feel drained by being around people too much
#274 Can be rigid in their viewpoint
#275 Can be overly competitive and self-promoting
#276 Can idealize a romantic interest, projecting all kinds of wonderful qualities onto him/her that don't exist
#277 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#278 Fear you would not be loved if others knew how much self-doubt you have
#279 Attracted to those on their way up or socially influential
#280 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
#281 Acts of service is one of your "love languages"
#282 Excellent social skills and great conversationalists
#283 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#284 Often focus on maintaining your home and the stability of your home life
#285 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#286 Inner tension between wanting to act on their good intentions vs. not wanting to give up their freedom
#287 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#288 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#289 You (especially if you were a woman) play up your attractiveness as a way of attracting a partner
#290 Patient and forbearing
#291 At worst, can be an eccentric, isolated weirdo who is prone to delusional, obsessive paranoid thinking
#292 You can justify and rationalize anything you do for the sake of having fun
#293 Fear making mistakes, fear catastrophes
#294 Once you have fallen in love with your partner, you can become codependent and/or jealous
#295 Expect others to know what you need
#296 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#297 Can have difficulty with social chit-chat and small talk, unless talking about your field
#298 Interested in physical and material well being
#299 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#300 Are passionate about life
#301 Outgoing and sociable but like having a home base
#302 Can be tender, vulnerable and sweet but also competitive, demanding, aggressive and pushy
#303 Loving, attentive to others, generous
#304 Can question, challenge or check up on their partner when gone too long
#305 Are capable of making new discoveries or introducing inventions or life changing theories, etc.
#306 Can be extremely devoted, big-hearted and loving once you trust their partner
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.