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 Winning important others over with kindness, charm and seduction
#29 Maintaining comfortable, predictable routines
#30 Imposing their will and truth on others (to stay in control)
#31 Present a winning personality that people will admire
#32 Natural Socratic method of questioning to get to truth
#33 Being self-sufficient to limit dependency on others
#34 "Polarize," an NLP term meaning contrary/polar opposite thinking
#35 Explaining and justifying own inappropriate behavior (rationalizing)
#36 Resisting over-influence from the environment
#37 Naturally noticing who has the power and who's in control
#38 Tuning in to inner states and feelings to actualize the self
#39 Pleasing, harmonizing and accommodating to avoid conflict
#40 Know how to present something in a compelling and acceptable way
#41 Being self-controlled
#42 Focusing on, cueing for and sensing what others need
#43 Detach to observe life from an internally safe distance
#44 Avoiding negative feelings that bring life down
#45 Feeling superior (to those less deep and/or sensitive)
#46 Repress feelings for maximum performance and results
#47 Fighting perceived injustices
#48 Giving (praise, affection, compliments, help, etc.) to get (love)
#49 Being extremely loyal
#50 Being dutiful and aligning with others to feel safe
#54 Getting things "right" (your own inner critic berates you if you don't)
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to motivate, persuade, convince and inspire people
#56 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#57 The ability to build rapport and trust with anyone by being genuinely interested in them
#58 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#59 The ability to follow my heart, wherever it may lead
#60 The ability to adapt, accommodate, "go with the flow" and "live-and-let-live"
#61 The ability to commit to those I care about and be loyal, dependable and responsible
#62 The ability to remain a source of strength, stability, reliability and dependability for others despite extreme hardship or trying circumstances
#63 The ability to enforce policies and procedures and speak up against dishonesty/unfairness
#64 The ability to enforce [fair] rules imposed on others and break [unfair] rules imposed on me
#65 The ability to nurture and cultivate love and kindness in others
#66 The ability to lead discussion groups and build teams
#67 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
#68 The ability to network and make connections (with the goal of helping each other succeed)
#69 The ability to conceptually understand the fundamental principles of how anything works
#70 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical)
#71 The ability to protect people and create security and stability for them
#72 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#73 The ability to experiment, investigate, explore and discover (I'm insatiably curious!)
#74 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
#75 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#76 The ability to broadly comprehend a subject while penetrating it deeply (and in great detail!)
#77 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#78 The ability to sell, promote and market myself, my services, and my products
#79 The ability to stay open-minded, inquisitive and intellectually curious
#80 The ability to debate and critique
#81 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#82 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
#83 The ability to see life in a highly unique, otherworldly, idiosyncratic, and often spiritual way
#84 The ability to identify and make use of available resources in ingenious ways
#85 The ability to improve myself and my work over time (a commitment to excellence)
#86 The ability to mediate conflicts and disagreements between people; to harmonize
#87 The ability to invent new theories, models or systems to solve problems
#88 The ability to exercise rational judgment and objectivity when making decisions
#89 The ability to serve and support others and worthy causes
#90 The ability to see deep underlying principles of life and universal truths that escape most
#91 The ability to use Socratic questioning and scientific methodology
#92 The ability to go and go and go.... until I crash (like the Energizer bunny!)
#93 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#94 The ability to plan and then execute the plan to achieve my lofty goals (I have big dreams!)
#95 The ability to cooperate, collaborate and create harmonious relationships with others
#96 The ability to explore the world of dreams and symbols and think holistically
#97 The ability to listen well and empathize deeply with others
#98 The ability to learn quickly and do many different things well (can be a blessing or a curse)
#99 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#100 The ability to look for and find meaning in every experience, especially the painful ones
#101 The ability to believe in myself, think positively and dream big
#102 The ability to set, plan, organize and achieve goals
#103 The ability to empathize with people and console and reassure them
#104 The ability to win friends and influence people (it's great when I'm running for election, interviewing or auditioning for a part)
#105 The ability to comfort, support and empathize with others
#106 The ability to express myself creatively through art such as music, painting, dance, etc.
#107 The ability to think systematically and approach problems carefully and methodically
#108 The ability to bring out the best in people by challenging them yet believing in them
#109 The ability to perceive, discern and mentally interpret information that escapes most people
#110 The ability to look for the positive in any situation
#111 The ability to communicate well and get along with all kinds of people (even difficult ones)
#112 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#113 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#114 The ability to "learn more to earn more" -- I naturally want to stay on the cutting edge of breakthrough success technology
#115 The ability to speak my mind and inspire others to do the same
#116 The ability to help other types get in touch with their deeper feelings
#117 The ability to create an ambiance of romance
#118 The ability to direct my own life and not be swayed, influenced or coerced by others
#119 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#120 The ability to see patterns and possibilities
#121 The ability to keep on top of things
#122 The ability to intuit and inwardly perceive other people's needs
#123 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#124 The ability to create and provide stability and security for others
#125 The ability to cheer people up when they're down or just lighten the mood of others
#126 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
#127 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#128 The ability to interact well with people interpersonally/socially (I can be very charming)
#129 The ability to accept enormous responsibility and solve difficult problems
#130 The ability to take daring risks but based on practical intuition
#131 The ability to read people well, build rapport, and make friends easily
#132 The ability to communicate with and care for animals (some Nines are gifted with animals)
#133 The ability to identify and capitalize on good ideas and turn them into profit
#134 The ability to seek to understand myself deeply (and then help humanity do the same)
#135 The ability to plan (especially exciting things to do!)
#136 The ability to put myself in someone else's shoes and consider their feelings
#137 The ability to see points of agreement between people's different points of view
#138 The ability to read people well and perceive what's not being said
#139 The ability to observe life impartially and see it from multiple, abstract perspectives
#140 The ability to think logically and analytically (and make decisions that way)
#141 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#142 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#143 The ability to sacrifice immediate, personal gratification for the greater good of all
#144 The ability to entertain others and make people laugh
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 Self-inhibited, repress your own wants/needs (and resent others for it)
#146 Can be seductive, sexual, jealous and possessive; relationship problems cause depression
#147 Get along well with individuals and groups that are very different from each other
#148 Can feel overwhelmed by people's expectations, intrusiveness, questioning, neediness, demands, etc.
#149 Can focus intently on work or a cause you believe in wholeheartedly
#150 Minimalistic; get by with the bare essentials (like books, bookshelves, a computer & Sudoku puzzles!)
#151 Have an interest in the group's welfare because you feel the group's welfare is connected to your own
#152 Are often talkative and enjoy a good debate, especially about politics, the economy, sports or leadership
#153 Like to expose wrong-doing; willing to speak up and speak out
#154 Can fall in and out of love often, trying your best to avoid a boring life
#155 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
#156 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#157 Critically and obsessively compare yourself to others
#158 Insecure, possessive and jealous (strong fear of abandonment)
#159 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
#160 Like to be in high-profile positions; desire fame
#161 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#162 Often feel lonely, even when with others
#163 Go after what you want
#164 Have a wide-ranging curiosity and are likely multitalented
#165 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
#166 Truly want to have a partnership of equality where you don't feel the need to control and possess
#167 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#168 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#169 Charismatic and charming; outgoing and personable
#170 Can be envious of people who seem more fulfilled and happy in their love life
#171 Often focus on maintaining your home and the stability of your home life
#172 Expect others to know what you need
#173 Are capable of making new discoveries or introducing inventions or life changing theories, etc.
#174 Can lack confidence in your social skills, especially when initiating contact with a romantic interest
#175 Constantly analyze everything you do or say for fear of looking foolish or making a mistake
#176 Keep physically fit and healthy
#177 At worst, can be obsessed with someone; stalking; fatal attractions
#178 Subconsciously believe that enough pleasureful experiences and possessions will bring you happiness
#195 Are able to deal with difficult, even painful, situations by choosing to see the positive that can come from any situation
#196 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
#197 Can be fickle and cancel appointments if something more exciting or promising comes up
#198 Faithful and loyal
#199 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#200 So focused on goals, mission, purpose that you can't relate to people
#201 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
#202 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#203 Repress and stuff their feelings
#204 Loving, attentive to others, generous
#205 Like to help others with their material and physical needs
#206 Good team players, get along well with others
#207 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#208 Fear you won't be able to survive or will be on the streets without support from your friends and family
#209 Health conscious (exercise regularly, eat well, etc.)
#210 Tend to be assertive and confrontational in relationships; prefer intense relationships to comfortable ones
#211 Can be excellent at investing money and creating stability/security for yourself and loved ones
#212 At worst, can be voyeuristic, kinky, sexually perverted and/or isolate yourself from society
#213 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#214 At worst, are anxiety-ridden, clingingly dependent, self-disparaging and massively insecure
#215 Often will stay on the periphery or the fringe of group involvement so you don't have to fully commit
#216 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#217 Can aggressively and relentlessly go after what you want (to keep anxiety repressed)
#218 Can sometimes be indecisive about whether you want to belong to a group or not
#219 Can be self-righteous
#220 Entertaining, optimistic, positive, vivacious and upbeat
#221 Get rebellious when people try to tell you that you should give up dreaming and be more practical
#222 Subconsciously act warm and friendly towards others to disarm potential hostility
#223 Can be rigid in their viewpoint
#224 Self-reliant and independent
#225 Can be patient, understanding, curious and a great listener
#226 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#227 Can be haughty, snobbish, intellectually arrogant and condescending toward "inferior-minded" people
#228 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#229 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#230 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#231 Are passionate about life
#232 Some can neglect relationships and/or health due to heavy workload
#233 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
#234 Inner tension between wanting to fully participate in a group vs. not wanting the responsibility of fully participating
#235 Crave yet fear intimacy due to hidden feelings of undesirability
#236 Can get scattered, over-extended and over-committed
#237 You would sometimes like to be more independent and get in touch with your true desires and vitality
#238 Identify strongly with your image; can be show-offs
#239 With your great intuition, can have excellent social skills, social sensitivities and great manners
#240 Enjoy learning widely and broadly to understand what other experts in different fields have to say
#241 Turn on the charm and seductively focus on pleasing and lavishing attention on significant others
#242 Help other people feel happy by sharing your deep gratitude and enjoyment of life
#243 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
#244 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#245 Have trouble taking time off from work, relaxing or even slowing down
#246 Start way more projects than you ever finish because of mental agitation and difficulty concentrating
#247 Are highly suggestible and if you don't have good boundaries and morals, you can be promiscuous
#248 Often get impatient and frustrated by other people's slower pace; like to take immediate action
#249 Can be self-deprecating as a way to fit in and deflect their inner feelings of envy and defectiveness
#250 Feel most alive when tempting fate; can lead to crisis situations
#251 Try to hide your fears behind exaggerated strength (especially men)
#252 Need to be in control of your immediate environment and all resources
#253 Have learned to temper your impulsivity and risk taking; take calculated risks now
#254 Sometimes you can unexpectedly leave/disappear for long periods of time without any notice
#255 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#256 Minor discomforts can seem unbearable --' room temp. too hot or cold, lighting to bright or dim, etc.
#257 Are self-reliant and independent
#258 Can idealize a romantic interest, projecting all kinds of wonderful qualities onto him/her that don't exist
#259 Like to be the center of attention, the head honcho, the big cheese
#260 Charming, upbeat, entertaining; a gracious host and hostess
#261 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#262 Orderly, organized, neat, clean
#263 Can overspend
#264 Can't stand being in confined places (like an elevator, crawl space) or confined by a relationship or job
#265 Once you have fallen in love with your partner, you can become codependent and/or jealous
#266 Reluctant to take on visible leadership roles for fear of being criticized, judged, rejected or cracking up
#267 Can have fixated beliefs and paranoia about anyone who is not in alignment with your beliefs
#268 Can develop theories about people's negative moods or hostile intentions which are totally off
#269 You like to get involved in groups that further social causes
#270 Adapt and compromise yourself to look good and fit in
#271 At worst, you can become selfish, anti-social, recklessly impulsive, short-tempered and self-destructive
#272 Ambitious and hard working
#273 Are capable of bringing passion, intensity and excitement to your intimate relationship
#274 Easily swayed by other people, you don't take responsibility for your own choices and blame your partner or other people when things go wrong
#275 Can be extremely suspicious and fear betrayal
#276 Keep up with what is going on in their community
#277 Fearing betrayal, you can cast aside a friend for even minor transgressions or oversights
#278 Can have difficulty adhering to mindless rules and regulations
#279 A master networker and organizer who can bring people together that need each other's help
#280 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)
#281 Can be materialistic and use money as bartering chips for power and control
#282 Caretaking
#283 Meaningful objects, such as antiques or art, can appease romantic desires and longings
#284 Your fear of material deprivation can cause a preoccupation with wanting comfort, especially at home
#285 Like to know your partner's personal thoughts, feelings and desires, and like sharing their own
#286 Get anxious when anything interferes with or disturbs your enjoyable rituals
#287 Fear you would not be loved if others knew how much self-doubt you have
#288 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#289 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#290 At worst, can be an antisocial crackpot propounding your provocative, even anarchistic views to others
#291 Witty and very genuine
#292 Flattering, ingratiating, seductive
#293 Patient and forbearing
#294 Desire to uphold and enforce rules for the good of all
#295 Interested in physical and material well being
#296 Set personal goals regularly and don't sweep problems under the rug
#297 Are charismatic, passionate and truthful
#298 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
#299 Can be idealistic, sacrificing for a cause you believe in that serves something beyond just yourself
#300 Fastidious, picky and finicky
#301 Passionate
#302 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#303 Feel the need to prove yourself as anxiety about your social worth increases
#304 Have a lot of self-doubt about your sexual attractiveness and desirability
#305 Your goal is to keep your peace of mind and keep life comfortable --' at all costs!
#306 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.