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 Detach from feelings to prevent emotional overwhelm
#29 Seeking knowledge to explain life and feel safe
#30 Tuning in to inner states and feelings to actualize the self
#31 Perceptiveness
#32 "Mind reading" (you often assume you know what others are thinking and feeling)
#33 Can be extremely focused and work diligently
#34 Meet challenges by being extremely adaptable -- I adjust my behavior and affect to meet expectations and succeed
#35 Looking for something and/or someone outside the self to believe in and put loyalty into
#36 Seeing the flaws --' you have great critical powers
#37 Naturally noticing who has the power and who's in control
#38 Being extremely loyal
#39 Know how to present something in a compelling and acceptable way
#40 Sacrificing your own needs to care for others
#41 Being warm/pleasing to disarm potential hostility
#42 Giving (praise, affection, compliments, help, etc.) to get (love)
#43 Being strong, and forceful if necessary, to gain respect
#44 Moving on to something better when stuck in pain
#45 Fighting perceived injustices
#46 Minimizing hopes and expectations (that way you can't be disappointed)
#47 Getting things "right" (your own inner critic berates you if you don't)
#48 Avoiding negative feelings that bring life down
#49 Emphasizing uniqueness (which has the nasty side effect of distancing yourself from others and creating tension in relationships)
#50 Keeping life upbeat, exciting and enjoyable
#51 Being passive-aggressive rather than directly confronting
#52 Pleasing, harmonizing and accommodating to avoid conflict
#53 Doubt/mistrust others; Test other's loyalty
#54 "Mismatch," an NLP term meaning I look for and notice what is NOT present in any experience -- what is missing
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to tune in to my inner states, subconscious feelings and impulses
#56 The ability to anticipate wonderful things happening for me
#57 The ability to create "works of art" (term used broadly) that are beautiful, poetic, touching
#58 The ability to arouse enthusiasm and excitement in others for my products, services or projects (great for winning supporters, investors or followers)
#59 The ability to pick up the feelings of people around me (because of my emotional sensitivity)
#60 The ability to commit to those I care about and be loyal, dependable and responsible
#61 The ability to keep on top of things
#62 The ability to heed my conscience when making decisions
#63 The ability to endure hardships and difficult times (with my quiet strength and tenacity)
#64 The ability to ensure the welfare of those I care about
#65 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#66 The ability to read people well and perceive what's not being said
#67 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
#68 The ability to synthesize vast amounts of information
#69 The ability to affirm others and put them at ease
#70 The ability to win friends and influence people (it's great when I'm running for election, interviewing or auditioning for a part)
#71 The ability to cheer people up when they're down or just lighten the mood of others
#72 The ability to focus and concentrate fully when I'm on task
#73 The ability to see deep underlying principles of life and universal truths that escape most
#74 The ability to understand what motivates people
#75 The ability to work long and hard on anything that captures my interest/imagination
#76 The ability to read people well, build rapport, and make friends easily
#77 The ability to produce positive change in the world (with my vision, compassion and strength)
#78 The ability to look for the positive in any situation
#79 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#80 The ability to invent new theories, models or systems to solve problems
#81 The ability to create and provide stability and security for others
#82 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#83 The ability to notice what is illogical, inconsistent, impractical or inefficient
#84 The ability to detect when someone is being untruthful
#85 The ability to size people up quickly and figure out their weaknesses
#86 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#87 The ability to analyze
#88 The ability to investigate, inquire and research
#89 The ability to organize resources, prioritize tasks and follow through on work projects
#90 The ability to network, communicate and interact well in interpersonal/social situations
#91 The ability to positively reframe any setback/disappointment as a great learning experience
#92 The ability to listen well and empathize deeply with others
#93 The ability to use good common sense and take a realistic, pragmatic approach to life
#94 The ability to help people relax, see the big picture, and put things in perspective
#95 The ability to improve myself and my work over time (a commitment to excellence)
#96 The ability to network
#97 The ability to identify and capitalize on good ideas and turn them into profit
#98 The ability to sense danger and often prevent it from happening
#99 The ability to take daring risks but based on practical intuition
#100 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#101 The ability to sell, promote and market myself, my services, and my products
#102 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#103 The ability to build rapport and trust with anyone by being genuinely interested in them
#104 The ability to beautify any environment
#105 The ability to listen objectively and non-judgmentally and give unbiased advise
#106 The ability to enforce policies and procedures and speak up against dishonesty/unfairness
#107 The ability to fight for truth and justice and stand up for what I believe in
#108 The ability to quickly understand computers and technology
#109 The ability to stay open-minded, inquisitive and intellectually curious
#110 The ability to keep personal information confidential (important for most occupations)
#111 The ability to share my findings with others (for my joy and their knowledge)
#112 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#113 The ability to encourage, uplift, inspire and empower people
#114 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#115 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#116 The ability to plan and then execute the plan to achieve my lofty goals (I have big dreams!)
#117 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#118 The ability to serve and support others and worthy causes
#119 The ability to exercise rational judgment and objectivity when making decisions
#120 The ability to feel connected with others (and even one with the universe)
#121 The ability to see patterns and possibilities
#122 The ability to courageously take risks, try new things and overcome or circumvent obstacles
#123 The ability to do what I say I will do
#124 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#125 The ability to believe in myself, think positively and dream big
#126 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#127 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#128 The ability to put people at ease with my even-keeled presence, calmness and patience
#129 The ability to perform and play a role well
#130 The ability to inspect, scrutinize and examine something carefully and thoroughly
#131 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of integrity and hard work ethic
#132 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#133 The ability to adapt, accommodate, "go with the flow" and "live-and-let-live"
#134 The ability to sacrifice my own needs for the benefit of someone I care to help
#135 The ability to see other peoples' points of view and value differences of opinion
#136 The ability to enforce [fair] rules imposed on others and break [unfair] rules imposed on me
#137 The ability to work well with my hands, with tools and with possibly machinery
#138 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#139 The ability to accept enormous responsibility and solve difficult problems
#140 The ability to protect people and create security and stability for them
#141 The ability to explore the world of dreams and symbols and think holistically
#142 The ability to communicate well and get along with all kinds of people (even difficult ones)
#143 The ability to accumulate enormous amounts of varied information (I'm so curious!)
#144 The ability to brainstorm and create multiple options to solve a problem
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 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#146 Are self-reliant and independent
#147 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#148 Alter and adapt yourself to meet others' needs but then fear rejection if you express your own needs
#149 Keep your house well stocked with food, emergency supplies and creature comforts
#150 At worst, can be obsessed with someone; stalking; fatal attractions
#151 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#152 Fear being left out or forgotten
#153 Often will stay on the periphery or the fringe of group involvement so you don't have to fully commit
#154 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#155 Often focus on maintaining your home and the stability of your home life
#156 Excellent at connecting people together for their mutual benefit
#157 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#158 Energetic, practical, ambitious and hard working
#159 Can show healthy anger
#160 Enjoy fantasizing about all the magical adventures and interesting conversations you would have with your new romantic interest, even if they are married or have a partner already
#161 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#162 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#163 Conscientious about planning for the future, for yourself and loved ones
#164 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.
#165 Polite and diplomatic; self-confident and ambitious
#166 Supportive and forgiving
#167 Choose a safe career rather than risk doing what you love
#168 Try to hide your fears behind a mask of beauty (especially women)
#169 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#170 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#171 Try to allure and impress a romantic interest with your charisma, magnetism, success and confidence
#172 You may like a partner to be strong and direct, to stand his/her ground against yourself
#173 Can zone out mentally and disengage emotionally while still remaining physically present/involved
#174 Embody the phrase "the grass is greener on the other side of the fence."
#175 Help other people feel happy by sharing your deep gratitude and enjoyment of life
#176 Often enjoy teaching, training, research, scholarship, sharing their knowledge and wisdom
#177 Keep up with latest developments in their line of work
#178 Underlying feelings of scarcity cause you to withdraw into privacy
#179 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#180 Fear your erratic, emotionally reactive defiance and lashing out has ruined your intimate connections
#181 With your great intuition, can have excellent social skills, social sensitivities and great manners
#182 At worst, can completely control and dominate your partner and isolate him/her from other people
#183 Tactful with good manners and a gracious way with people
#184 Can have difficulty saying no because you like to please and want to belong/fit in
#185 Keep up with what is going on in their community
#186 At worst, become completely dishonest, phony, exploitative and desperate for attention
#187 Tend to be especially attracted to people who are distant or unavailable
#188 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#189 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#190 Have a lust for power and quickly notice who else has power when you are among a group of people
#191 At worst, you become an apathetic, lifeless, spaced out zombie trudging through life, often with addictions
#192 Hold people to exacting standards
#193 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#194 Health conscious (exercise regularly, eat well, etc.)
#195 Can be powerful and self-assertive
#196 Minimalistic; get by with the bare essentials (like books, bookshelves, a computer & Sudoku puzzles!)
#197 Can be competitive with any rivals that might threaten your romantic relationship
#198 Often drawn to academia or science (but not always); may become an expert in their field
#199 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
#200 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
#201 Can't stand being in confined places (like an elevator, crawl space) or confined by a relationship or job
#202 Seek attention and even prestige by being popular or seen with the "in crowd"
#203 Fear of scarcity
#204 Overprotective
#205 Want the best for everyone else as well as yourself
#206 Would make a great teacher, mathematician, scientist, consultant or computer programmer
#207 Get anxious when anything interferes with or disturbs your enjoyable rituals
#208 Have a wide-ranging curiosity and are likely multitalented
#209 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
#210 Run by your emotional whims; indulge in bad habits (excessive eating, drinking, staying up too late, love affairs, etc.) to make up for what is perceived to be missing and to assuage your emotional lows
#211 Want to be liked and approved of by everyone
#212 Can be self-centered, thoughtless, impatient, demanding and grumpy when feeling frustrated or deprived
#213 Often feel socially inept or inadequate --' handle by being outwardly charming or just blending in
#214 Like to be in high-profile positions; desire fame
#215 For all your bravado, you actually have a deep fear of rejection which is why you feel the need to possess and control your partner in the first place
#216 Can be very open-hearted and merged with your partner at times
#217 Often love to cook for others
#218 When your marriage inevitably hits a difficult patch, you stay positive, talk, and work through it
#219 Opinionated; believe you are the voice of the "truth"
#220 Judge their strong sexual urges/desires as "bad"
#221 Easily get depressed and feel disillusioned when relationship problems come up
#222 Can be neglectful of important responsibilities and obligations
#223 If you feel misunderstood or rejected in any way you can become quite emotionally distant
#224 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#225 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#226 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#227 Obsessively think about their partner
#228 You may like symbols of success -- fancy car, nice big house, etc.
#229 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#230 Can have difficulty adhering to mindless rules and regulations
#231 Ambitious and hard working
#232 Are very protective of your partner
#233 Continually learning and into self-improvement
#234 Are extremely loyal to and protective of people you care about
#235 Won't let their guard down until you feel safe to do so, when you really trust and respect someone
#236 Great at saving and investing money
#237 Analyze decisions to death before making them to avoid making mistakes or jeopardizing your safety
#238 Inner tension between wanting to act on their good intentions vs. not wanting to give up their freedom
#239 Self-inhibited, repress your own wants/needs (and resent others for it)
#240 May deceive yourself and others by projecting an affluent image
#241 Like to know your partner's personal thoughts, feelings and desires, and like sharing their own
#242 Can idealize a romantic interest, projecting all kinds of wonderful qualities onto him/her that don't exist
#243 Need lots of privacy and your own space
#244 Responsible and security conscious
#245 Know what you want out of life and don't get pulled off course by other people's agendas and desires
#246 Once friends have proven themselves trustworthy, they are considered part of your inner circle
#247 Possibly abuse food (as compensation for feeling unloved)
#248 Can feel overwhelmed by people's expectations, intrusiveness, questioning, neediness, demands, etc.
#249 Fearful of standing out and consequently have difficulty striving for your own success
#250 Can focus intently on work or a cause you believe in wholeheartedly
#251 Not very adaptable; see things as black and white
#252 Can be excellent at investing money and creating stability/security for yourself and loved ones
#253 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)
#254 Test limits and boundaries with your friends initially to see if they are loyal, honorable and trustworthy
#255 Test others to appraise your character, inner strength and fortitude
#256 Entertaining, optimistic, positive, vivacious and upbeat
#257 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#258 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#259 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
#260 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
#261 You like to get involved in groups that further social causes
#262 Charismatic and charming; outgoing and personable
#263 Start way more projects than you ever finish because of mental agitation and difficulty concentrating
#264 Stand by your true friends through thick and thin; will come to their defense in times of need
#265 Can be dauntless and throw caution to the wind to materialize your dream
#266 Your love life can be tempestuous, dramatic, turbulent, stormy, etc. --' you can reject/disdain your partner by focusing on the flaws but then miss the great qualities and want him/her back
#267 Have an interest in the group's welfare because you feel the group's welfare is connected to your own
#268 You avoid participating in group conflicts if at all possible
#269 Go after what you want
#270 Alter your behavior in any way necessary to keep your partner interested in you
#271 Acts of service is one of your "love languages"
#272 Can be fickle and cancel appointments if something more exciting or promising comes up
#273 Often drawn to politics and/or journalism
#274 Repress and stuff their feelings
#275 Can be extremely social, entertaining, humorous and fun-loving
#276 Work long hours to preserve their security and mitigate anxiety
#277 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#278 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#279 Like to help others with their material and physical needs
#280 Excellent social skills and great conversationalists
#281 Disengage from your partner to be alone after an intense engagement, which can confuse your partner
#282 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
#283 Won't let down your guard or relax your control in a relationship until you know it is safe to do so
#284 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#285 Can be patient, understanding, curious and a great listener
#287 Overly concerned about your social position; want to be one of the intellectual or creative elite
#288 Stubborn refusal to give up your self-image of being someone special
#289 The positive energy of group involvement invigorates and enlivens you
#290 Tend to worry and fret a great deal, especially about financial matters and your ability to survive
#291 Can be a reformer, advocate and/or crusader
#292 Can project your courage/strength/power onto admired authority figures and idealize/romanticize them
#293 Can be haughty, snobbish, intellectually arrogant and condescending toward "inferior-minded" people
#294 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
#295 Inner tension between wanting privacy/alone time vs. wanting intense, intimate connection with partner
#296 May even take credit for others' work and/or exaggerate their success/fame/wealth
#297 Enjoy learning widely and broadly to understand what other experts in different fields have to say
#298 A master networker and organizer who can bring people together that need each other's help
#299 Are passionate about life
#300 Seductive and alluring; crave yet fear intimacy
#301 Crave yet fear intimacy due to hidden feelings of undesirability
#302 Can question, challenge or check up on their partner when gone too long
#303 Child-like fear of not being able to make it on their own
#304 Can put yourself down, use humor or charm as a way of diffusing someone's perceived power
#305 You sometimes have inner tension between wanting to merge vs. wanting to keep your autonomy
#306 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.