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 Can be extremely focused and work diligently
#29 Indirectly displacing anger through correcting errors and/or championing social causes
#30 Being self-sufficient to limit dependency on others
#31 Emphasizing uniqueness (which has the nasty side effect of distancing yourself from others and creating tension in relationships)
#32 Minimizing hopes and expectations (that way you can't be disappointed)
#33 Sacrificing your own needs to care for others
#34 Focusing on, cueing for and sensing what others need
#35 Not recognizing that you even have needs
#36 Intense focus on tasks, goals, achievement, and success
#37 Repress feelings for maximum performance and results
#38 Overusing imagination to fantasize about ideal situations
#39 Having a strong sense of self and being self-assertive
#40 Doubt/mistrust others; Test other's loyalty
#41 Compartmentalize my life to protect privacy
#42 Avoiding negative feelings that bring life down
#43 Being prepared emotionally for worst case situations
#44 Maintaining comfortable, predictable routines
#45 Tuning in to inner states and feelings to actualize the self
#46 Putting a positive reframe on negative experiences
#47 Seeing the flaws --' you have great critical powers
#48 Fighting perceived injustices
#49 Being self-controlled
#50 Cope with fear by acting strong (or smart) to win support and/or by acting sexy or coquettish to attract support
#51 Being passive-aggressive rather than directly confronting
#52 Imposing their will and truth on others (to stay in control)
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to focus and concentrate on a work task
#56 The ability to create "works of art" (term used broadly) that are beautiful, poetic, touching
#57 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#58 The ability to intuit and inwardly perceive other people's needs
#59 The ability to initiate, lead and take action to succeed
#60 The ability to size people up quickly and figure out their weaknesses
#61 The ability to bring enthusiasm, optimism, passion and fun to whatever work I do
#62 The ability to create an ambiance of romance
#63 The ability to use Socratic questioning and scientific methodology
#64 The ability to accept and appreciate other people just the way they are
#65 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#66 The ability to work hard, persevere and do whatever it takes to succeed
#67 The ability to learn quickly and do many different things well (can be a blessing or a curse)
#68 The ability to ensure the welfare of those I care about
#69 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#70 The ability to create financial independence (because of my strong desire not to be dependent on anyone)
#71 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#72 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of integrity and hard work ethic
#73 The ability to pick up the feelings of people around me (because of my emotional sensitivity)
#74 The ability to take control of a bad situation (a failing business or government, for example) and turn it around
#75 The ability to think systematically and approach problems carefully and methodically
#76 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#77 The ability to stay focused on my dreams, goals and desires and anticipate good things happening for me
#78 The ability to win friends and influence people (it's great when I'm running for election, interviewing or auditioning for a part)
#79 The ability to take daring risks but based on practical intuition
#80 The ability to work long and hard on someone else's behalf
#81 The ability to quickly understand computers and technology
#82 The ability to accumulate enormous amounts of varied information (I'm so curious!)
#83 The ability to detect when someone is being untruthful
#84 The ability to behave appropriately and diplomatically when out in public
#85 The ability to comfort, support and empathize with others
#86 The ability to bring people together who I know could benefit one another
#87 The ability to cheer people up when they're down or just lighten the mood of others
#88 The ability to think logically and analytically (and make decisions that way)
#89 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
#90 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
#91 The ability to keep on top of things
#92 The ability to help people relax, see the big picture, and put things in perspective
#93 The ability to direct my own life and not be swayed, influenced or coerced by others
#94 The ability to work well with my hands, with tools and with possibly machinery
#95 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
#96 The ability to serve and support others and worthy causes
#97 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#98 The ability to debate and critique
#99 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#100 The ability to do what I say I will do
#101 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#102 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#103 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#104 The ability to analyze
#105 The ability to brainstorm and create multiple options to solve a problem
#106 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of loyalty, duty and commitment
#107 The ability to experiment, explore, question and make discoveries
#108 The ability to network and make connections (with the goal of helping each other succeed)
#109 The ability to communicate with and care for animals (some Nines are gifted with animals)
#110 The ability to read people well, build rapport, and make friends easily
#111 The ability to see patterns and possibilities
#112 The ability to see points of agreement between people's different points of view
#113 The ability to understand what motivates people
#114 The ability to sell, promote and market myself, my services, and my products
#115 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#116 The ability to improve myself and my work over time (a commitment to excellence)
#117 The ability to affirm others and put them at ease
#118 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#119 The ability to protect and help those that have been taken advantage of or mistreated
#120 The ability to identify and capitalize on good ideas and turn them into profit
#121 The ability to run my own business successfully
#122 The ability to keep personal information confidential (important for most occupations)
#123 The ability to see life in a highly unique, otherworldly, idiosyncratic, and often spiritual way
#124 The ability to notice flaws, discrepancies, inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions
#125 The ability to express myself creatively through art such as music, painting, dance, etc.
#126 The ability to believe in myself, think positively and dream big
#127 The ability to advocate and promote people or causes I am passionate about
#128 The ability to help others grow and develop their potential
#129 The ability to seek to understand myself deeply (and then help humanity do the same)
#130 The ability to notice what is illogical, inconsistent, impractical or inefficient
#131 The ability to learn quickly
#132 The ability to make people feel included and important
#133 The ability to sacrifice my own needs for the benefit of someone I care to help
#134 The ability to take initiative/action and get things done (and get things done quickly)
#135 The ability to network
#136 The ability to broadly comprehend a subject while penetrating it deeply (and in great detail!)
#137 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
#138 The ability to work steadily and persistently toward my goals without giving up
#139 The ability to see the good in others
#140 The ability to lead discussion groups and build teams
#141 The ability to see the big picture and develop long-range strategic goals
#142 The ability to mobilize and marshal people to help others in need
#143 The ability to explore the world of dreams and symbols and think holistically
#144 The ability to produce positive change in the world (with my vision, compassion and strength)
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 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#146 Easily get bored with mundane reality so you embellish it with fantasy, imagination & wishful thinking
#147 Turn on the charm and seductively focus on pleasing and lavishing attention on significant others
#148 Sometimes you can unexpectedly leave/disappear for long periods of time without any notice
#149 Keep physically fit and healthy
#150 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#151 Extremely social, friendly and outgoing
#152 Inner tension between wanting to fully participate in a group vs. not wanting the responsibility of fully participating
#153 Are charismatic, passionate and truthful
#154 Are likely a workaholic because independence and security are extremely important to you
#155 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#156 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#157 Overly concerned about your social position; want to be one of the intellectual or creative elite
#158 Go after what you want
#159 Tactful with good manners and a gracious way with people
#160 At worst, anxiety attacks, work burnout and nervous breakdowns
#161 Group involvement helps you to structure the use of your time better
#162 Are capable of making new discoveries or introducing inventions or life changing theories, etc.
#163 Polite and diplomatic; self-confident and ambitious
#164 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#165 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
#166 At worst, can be highly self-critical, antisocial and depressed, living with your shame in isolation
#167 Flattering, ingratiating, seductive
#168 Embody the "life of the party" type who gets drunk and disorderly, especially when young and single
#169 Overprotective
#170 Fear making mistakes, fear catastrophes
#171 Energetic, practical, ambitious and hard working
#172 Inner tension between wanting to withdraw from life vs. wanting to participate fully in life
#173 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#174 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#175 Overly concerned about how authority figures perceive you; feel the need to be well liked by them
#176 Can feel overwhelmed by people's expectations, intrusiveness, questioning, neediness, demands, etc.
#177 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#178 Too intense for others
#179 Fear social encounters that might bring your deficiency or "fatal flaw" to light and humiliate you
#180 Get anxious when anything interferes with or disturbs your enjoyable rituals
#181 Are self-reliant and independent
#182 Can be fairly conventional and conforming; you may not like to go beyond the limits
#183 Inner tension between doing what you want versus doing what you feel you "should" do
#184 Like to help others with their material and physical needs
#185 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#186 At worst, you can feel alone, lost, dissociated from others and yourself
#187 Keep your house well stocked with food, emergency supplies and creature comforts
#188 Have a wide-ranging curiosity and are likely multitalented
#189 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
#190 You know you are hiding but are afraid to take off your mask
#191 Want to be envied for having a picture perfect relationship with a successful, attractive, prestigious mate
#192 Like to be the center of attention, the head honcho, the big cheese
#193 Can be very open-hearted and merged with your partner at times
#194 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
#195 Can be fickle and cancel appointments if something more exciting or promising comes up
#196 Tend to avoid social contact; can feel alienated from others at times
#197 Can be envious of people who seem more fulfilled and happy in their love life
#198 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#199 Critically and obsessively compare yourself to others
#200 Believe you are only as good as your achievements
#201 Can be too self-contained, self-destructive, self-defeating, irresponsible and completely autonomous
#202 Like to know your partner's personal thoughts, feelings and desires, and like sharing their own
#203 Fear of scarcity
#204 Fearful of losing your identity and becoming just like everybody else; you desire to be something bigger
#205 Loving, attentive to others, generous
#206 Repress and stuff their feelings
#207 Can be a reformer, advocate and/or crusader
#208 Fear being left out or forgotten
#209 Tend to be a good conversationalist and advice giver
#210 Can be self-righteous
#211 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#212 Once friends have proven themselves trustworthy, they are considered part of your inner circle
#213 The positive energy of group involvement invigorates and enlivens you
#214 Are resilient; you can reframe disappointments and look to future possibilities for happiness
#215 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#216 Dislike inequality amongst people so strive for an egalitarian group structure --' no leaders, no followers
#217 At worst, can be abusive, vengeful, sadistic or even commit crimes of passion
#218 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
#219 Witty and very genuine
#220 You can invite aggressive reactions to your belligerent reactions
#221 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#223 At worst, you can become selfish, anti-social, recklessly impulsive, short-tempered and self-destructive
#224 You may like a more withdrawn type of partner that you can mold
#225 Can expect preferential treatment for love and attention given to others
#226 Often enjoy teaching, training, research, scholarship, sharing their knowledge and wisdom
#227 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#228 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#229 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#230 Can be dependent on and obedient to clear direction from authorities in charge
#231 Can be overly competitive and self-promoting
#232 Responsible, willing to make sacrifices, detail-oriented, thrifty
#233 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#234 If you feel misunderstood or rejected in any way you can become quite emotionally distant
#235 Patient and forbearing
#236 Fear being rejected for who you really are
#237 Excellent at pointing out angles, perspectives or viewpoints that others had not considered
#238 Feel drawn to anything or anyone that is unique, unusual, complex, mysterious, intense or beautiful
#239 Excellent social skills and great conversationalists
#240 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#241 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#242 Often love to cook for others
#243 Meaningful objects, such as antiques or art, can appease romantic desires and longings
#244 Can project your own unowned power onto another and then see that person as a threat
#245 Stand by your true friends through thick and thin; will come to their defense in times of need
#246 You don't even realize you've got no burning commitment to your own goals and personal needs
#247 Strong fears of rejection and abandonment; you have serious doubts about your desirability
#248 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#249 Can sometimes be fickle in fact and not just in mind; commitment can be difficult for you
#250 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#251 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#252 Can become passive-aggressive when you're frustrated at yourself or with unfair authority figures
#253 At worst, get so emotionally distraught over love gone wrong that you kill yourself and/or your lover
#254 Can be materialistic and use money as bartering chips for power and control
#255 Subconsciously believe that enough pleasureful experiences and possessions will bring you happiness
#256 At worst, can be an antisocial crackpot propounding your provocative, even anarchistic views to others
#257 Are passionate about life
#258 Can be rigid in their viewpoint
#259 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#260 Dislike feeling burdened by your obligations and responsibilities; wish you could escape
#261 Want to make sure you always have what you need and aren't deprived, limited or constricted
#262 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
#263 Desire to find the perfect, ideal partner
#264 By focusing so much of your energy on your partner you conveniently forget about yourself and don't have to worry about dealing with your repressed anger, anxiety or other instinctive energies
#265 Stubborn refusal to give up your self-image of being someone special
#266 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#267 Want desperately to be perfect and ideal in every way but can't play the different roles simultaneously
#268 Self-reliant and independent
#269 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
#270 At worst, can become fanatical and obsessive about a group ideal you believe in unquestioningly
#271 Fearing betrayal, you can cast aside a friend for even minor transgressions or oversights
#272 Are highly suggestible and if you don't have good boundaries and morals, you can be promiscuous
#273 Like to expose wrong-doing; willing to speak up and speak out
#274 At worst, are anxiety-ridden, clingingly dependent, self-disparaging and massively insecure
#275 Once you have fallen in love with your partner, you can become codependent and/or jealous
#276 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#277 Often very loyal to family and friends; enjoy nurturing and caring for your own
#278 An honest fight/argument that brings out the truth allows you to feel closer to your partner
#279 Can have difficulty with social chit-chat and small talk, unless talking about your field
#280 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
#281 May even take credit for others' work and/or exaggerate their success/fame/wealth
#282 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#283 You try to ensure that everyone around you or with you has a good time
#284 Inner tension between wanting to fit in, be accepted and belong yet still be special, unique and stand out
#285 Disengage from your partner to be alone after an intense engagement, which can confuse your partner
#286 Take criticism very personally
#287 Possible eating disorders
#288 May aggressively pursue and overcome all obstacles/objections when you really like and want someone
#289 Disciplined and regimented
#290 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#291 You (especially if you were a woman) play up your attractiveness as a way of attracting a partner
#292 Excellent social and interpersonal skills; great networker
#293 Can get scattered, over-extended and over-committed
#294 Can be self-centered, thoughtless, impatient, demanding and grumpy when feeling frustrated or deprived
#295 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#296 Can show healthy anger
#297 Crave yet fear intimacy due to hidden feelings of undesirability
#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 Provide financial security and stability to others
#300 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)
#301 Faithful and loyal
#302 Great at saving and investing money
#303 Health conscious (exercise regularly, eat well, etc.)
#304 Usually are good at debating, analyzing, critiquing, investigating, researching, conceptualizing, etc.
#305 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#306 Some can neglect relationships and/or health due to heavy workload
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.