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 Doubt/mistrust others; Test other's loyalty
#29 Cope with fear by acting strong (or smart) to win support and/or by acting sexy or coquettish to attract support
#30 Tuning in to inner states and feelings to actualize the self
#31 "Matching," an NLP term meaning you try to find commonality between yourself and others
#32 Natural Socratic method of questioning to get to truth
#33 Heightened imagination and positive, anticipatory thinking
#34 Indirectly displacing anger through correcting errors and/or championing social causes
#35 Know how to present something in a compelling and acceptable way
#36 Identifying the self with ever-changing feelings and moods
#37 "Polarize," an NLP term meaning contrary/polar opposite thinking
#38 Being prepared emotionally for worst case situations
#39 Naturally noticing who has the power and who's in control
#40 Present a winning personality that people will admire
#41 Fighting perceived injustices
#42 Being passive-aggressive rather than directly confronting
#43 Repress feelings for maximum performance and results
#44 Detach from feelings to prevent emotional overwhelm
#45 Seeing everyone else's point of view
#46 Discerning the "right" thing to do (working hard, being honest, moderate, thrifty, etc.)
#47 Minimizing physical & emotional needs to preserve personal autonomy
#48 Moving on to something better when stuck in pain
#49 "Mirroring" others (matching mannerisms) in conversation to create wonderful rapport
#50 Being self-controlled
#51 Resisting over-influence from the environment
#52 Keeping life upbeat, exciting and enjoyable
#53 Altering and adapting yourself to be more likeable and lovable
#54 Taking control of everything and everyone
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to run my own business successfully
#56 The ability to accept and appreciate other people just the way they are
#57 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical)
#58 The ability to go and go and go.... until I crash (like the Energizer bunny!)
#59 The ability to adapt well to sudden changes and shift gears quickly to stay on top of things
#60 The ability to discipline myself, as necessary, to succeed
#61 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#62 The ability to anticipate wonderful things happening for me
#63 The ability to pick up the feelings of people around me (because of my emotional sensitivity)
#64 The ability to broadly comprehend a subject while penetrating it deeply (and in great detail!)
#65 The ability to use good common sense and take a realistic, pragmatic approach to life
#66 The ability to initiate, lead and take action to succeed
#67 The ability to see the big picture and the implications of my actions and ideas
#68 The ability to identify and capitalize on good ideas and turn them into profit
#69 The ability to "think outside the box" and envision exciting, creative and novel ideas
#70 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
#71 The ability to exercise rational judgment and objectivity when making decisions
#72 The ability to mobilize and marshal people to help others in need
#73 The ability to detect when someone is being untruthful
#74 The ability to listen well and empathize deeply with others
#75 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#76 The ability to feel connected with others (and even one with the universe)
#77 The ability to inspect products, services, or processes to evaluate their quality or performance
#78 The ability to bring enthusiasm, optimism, passion and fun to whatever work I do
#79 The ability to bring people together to create community and a family-like environment
#80 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#81 The ability to organize resources, prioritize tasks and follow through on work projects
#82 The ability to think systematically and approach problems carefully and methodically
#83 The ability to beautify any environment
#84 The ability to ensure the welfare of those I care about
#85 The ability to enforce policies and procedures and speak up against dishonesty/unfairness
#86 The ability to heed my conscience when making decisions
#87 The ability to notice what is illogical, inconsistent, impractical or inefficient
#88 The ability to experiment, explore, question and make discoveries
#89 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#90 The ability to plan (especially exciting things to do!)
#91 The ability to look for the positive in any situation
#92 The ability to build rapport and trust with anyone by being genuinely interested in them
#93 The ability to explore the world of dreams and symbols and think holistically
#94 The ability to notice flaws, discrepancies, inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions
#95 The ability to inspect, scrutinize and examine something carefully and thoroughly
#96 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#97 The ability to protect and help those that have been taken advantage of or mistreated
#98 The ability to create an ambiance of romance
#99 The ability to make people feel included and important
#100 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#101 The ability to contemplate deeply, philosophize and understand abstract ideas and concepts
#102 The ability to help people view life from a more universal, metaphysical perspective
#103 The ability to size people up quickly and figure out their weaknesses
#104 The ability to network and make connections (with the goal of helping each other succeed)
#105 The ability to communicate well and get along with all kinds of people (even difficult ones)
#106 The ability to help other types get in touch with their deeper feelings
#107 The ability to advocate and promote people or causes I am passionate about
#108 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
#109 The ability to mediate conflicts and disagreements between people; to harmonize
#110 The ability to learn quickly
#111 The ability to "learn more to earn more" -- I naturally want to stay on the cutting edge of breakthrough success technology
#112 The ability to protect people and create security and stability for them
#113 The ability to take control of a bad situation (a failing business or government, for example) and turn it around
#114 The ability to listen to people patiently, attentively and nonjudgmentally
#115 The ability to take daring risks but based on practical intuition
#116 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of loyalty, duty and commitment
#117 The ability to focus and concentrate fully when I'm on task
#118 The ability to brainstorm and create multiple options to solve a problem
#119 The ability to sell, promote and market myself, my services, and my products
#120 The ability to stay open-minded, inquisitive and intellectually curious
#121 The ability to accumulate enormous amounts of varied information (I'm so curious!)
#122 The ability to identify and make use of available resources in ingenious ways
#123 The ability to share my findings with others (for my joy and their knowledge)
#124 The ability to serve and support others and worthy causes
#125 The ability to listen compassionately and allow people to feel understood
#126 The ability to produce positive change in the world (with my vision, compassion and strength)
#127 The ability to feel things deeply and share the depths of my soul with others, warts and all
#128 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#129 The ability to multitask (example: ride lifecycle, watch news, read newspaper (business section first?), and network or do business on the cell phone..... at 5:00 am)
#130 The ability to sacrifice my own needs for the benefit of someone I care to help
#131 The ability to work steadily and persistently toward my goals without giving up
#132 The ability to work long and hard on anything that captures my interest/imagination
#133 The ability to pay careful attention to details
#134 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
#135 The ability to take initiative/action and get things done (and get things done quickly)
#136 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#137 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#138 The ability to interact well with people interpersonally/socially (I can be very charming)
#139 The ability to think logically and analytically (and make decisions that way)
#140 The ability to create and provide stability and security for others
#141 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#142 The ability to keep personal information confidential (important for most occupations)
#143 The ability to create close, personal, meaningful relationships with people
#144 The ability to put enormous energy, passion and intensity into whatever I do
The following is a list of statements taken from each subtype description. Please choose the appropriate choice for each item.
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#145 Stand by your true friends through thick and thin; will come to their defense in times of need
#146 Ambitious and hard working
#147 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#148 Keep physically fit and healthy
#149 Excellent social and interpersonal skills; great networker
#150 Often drawn to politics and/or journalism
#151 Continually learning and into self-improvement
#152 Energetic, practical, ambitious and hard working
#153 Inner tension between wanting to withdraw from life vs. wanting to participate fully in life
#154 You avoid participating in group conflicts if at all possible
#155 Can be possessive and demanding, intrusive and hovering
#156 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#157 Want to be liked and approved of by everyone
#158 Affectionate, nurturing
#159 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#160 Fear you won't be able to survive or will be on the streets without support from your friends and family
#161 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#162 It is easy for you to "lose yourself" in your partner because tension dissolves when you do
#163 Attracted to those on their way up or socially influential
#164 Can be haughty, snobbish, intellectually arrogant and condescending toward "inferior-minded" people
#165 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#166 Go after what you want
#167 Are willing to confront people who take advantage of your kindness and charity
#168 Entertaining, optimistic, positive, vivacious and upbeat
#169 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
#170 Disciplined and regimented
#171 Inner tension between wanting to act on their good intentions vs. not wanting to give up their freedom
#172 Strong emphasis on fidelity
#173 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#174 Feel a sense of entitlement to get their essential needs met too
#175 Keep up with latest developments in their line of work
#176 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
#177 You may like a partner to be strong and direct, to stand his/her ground against yourself
#178 Subconsciously rationalize that if someone loves you for your beauty then when they find out what a nervous wreck underneath you are, they might still keep you because they love you already anyway
#179 Have a lust for power and quickly notice who else has power when you are among a group of people
#180 Alter your behavior in any way necessary to keep your partner interested in you
#181 Overly concerned with getting credentials and judging people by their credentials (degrees, titles, etc.)
#182 You may like symbols of success -- fancy car, nice big house, etc.
#183 Can express your feelings especially well nonverbally, through your sensuality and sexuality
#184 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#185 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
#186 Can be territorial about your possessions and get bent out of sorts if someone moves something of yours
#187 An honest fight/argument that brings out the truth allows you to feel closer to your partner
#188 You like to get involved in groups that further social causes
#189 Can be self-deprecating as a way to fit in and deflect their inner feelings of envy and defectiveness
#190 Enjoy letting loose, having a good time and hosting lavish social events for your friends
#191 Supportive and forgiving
#192 Dislike inequality amongst people so strive for an egalitarian group structure --' no leaders, no followers
#193 Do whatever it takes to "win over" people, especially a romantic interest (won't take no for an answer)
#194 Can be competitive with any rivals that might threaten your romantic relationship
#195 Can have anticipatory anxiety and fearful fantasies of worst-case scenarios
#196 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#197 Good at planning everything out
#198 Can be stubborn and/or withdrawn, especially if someone is being demanding, bossy or rude
#199 May deceive yourself and others by projecting an affluent image
#200 You develop a keen "appetite" for secondary sources of gratification as a substitute for true self-love
#201 Pride in ability to socially connect people and help others
#202 Fear becoming dependent on others or having others dependent on you
#203 Can have difficulty with social chit-chat and small talk, unless talking about your field
#204 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#205 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#206 Adapt and compromise yourself to look good and fit in
#207 Have hidden expectations of love being returned
#208 Keep your house well stocked with food, emergency supplies and creature comforts
#209 Can be extremely devoted, big-hearted and loving once you trust their partner
#210 Can focus intently on work or a cause you believe in wholeheartedly
#211 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
#212 Often drawn to academia or science (but not always); may become an expert in their field
#213 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#214 Fearful of standing out and consequently have difficulty striving for your own success
#215 You would sometimes like to be more independent and get in touch with your true desires and vitality
#216 Often love to cook for others
#217 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#218 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#219 Withdraw into your lair because you easily feel drained by being around people too much
#220 Can have a difficult time committing and tend to scatter their energy in every direction
#221 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)
#222 Can discount basic self-preservation needs and tune mundane reality out in order to follow a dream
#223 Sometimes you can unexpectedly leave/disappear for long periods of time without any notice
#224 Trust and privacy are big issues; don't want your partner discussing relationship issues with other people
#225 Want the best for everyone else as well as yourself
#226 Are self-reliant and independent
#227 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#228 Tend to worry and fret a great deal, especially about financial matters and your ability to survive
#229 Excellent at connecting people together for their mutual benefit
#230 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#231 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#232 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
#233 The positive energy of group involvement invigorates and enlivens you
#234 Workaholism and strong identification with their work
#235 Possibly abuse food (as compensation for feeling unloved)
#236 You can justify and rationalize anything you do for the sake of having fun
#237 Once you create powerful bonds of camaraderie with close friends, you can let your true feelings show
#238 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#239 Great at saving and investing money
#240 Can expect preferential treatment for love and attention given to others
#241 Are looking for the ideal partner who doesn't recoil from your intensity, social awkwardness or shyness
#242 Create aesthetically pleasing surroundings in your home that have emotional resonance for you
#243 Enjoy sharing secrets with your partner and trusted allies and are excellent at keeping secrets too
#244 Once you have fallen in love with your partner, you can become codependent and/or jealous
#245 Your underlying fear is that you won't be able to take care of yourself, won't have the inner resources, capability, power or life skills to manage if something goes wrong
#246 Are passionate about life
#247 Get rebellious when people try to tell you that you should give up dreaming and be more practical
#248 Inner tension between wanting to connect with your partner on a deep level vs. needing to stay in control
#249 Have too high expectations of self and others
#250 Can have difficulty saying no because you like to please and want to belong/fit in
#251 Opinionated; believe you are the voice of the "truth"
#252 Subconsciously believe that enough pleasureful experiences and possessions will bring you happiness
#253 Can't stand being in confined places (like an elevator, crawl space) or confined by a relationship or job
#254 Are considerate and cooperative but have good boundaries; don't allow others to control or coerce you
#255 Credentials, degrees, titles, awards, certifications, licenses, etc. are extremely important to have
#256 Anxiety, worry, physical tension
#257 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#258 Fearing betrayal, you can cast aside a friend for even minor transgressions or oversights
#259 Have a lot of self-doubt about your sexual attractiveness and desirability
#260 Are able to deal with difficult, even painful, situations by choosing to see the positive that can come from any situation
#261 At worst, anxiety attacks, work burnout and nervous breakdowns
#262 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#263 Too intense for others
#264 Consider your home as somewhat like a castle, island, fortress or barrier of safety to protect yourself against the dangers of the outside world
#265 Black and white thinking can cause you to hold grudges against people for small disagreements
#266 Inner tension between wanting to comply with others' wishes vs. wanting to defy/assert independence
#267 Are resilient; you can reframe disappointments and look to future possibilities for happiness
#268 Often enjoy teaching, training, research, scholarship, sharing their knowledge and wisdom
#269 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#270 Can have unrealistically high expectations of their partner to fit their ideal fantasy of a mate
#271 Inner tension between wanting to fit in, be accepted and belong yet still be special, unique and stand out
#272 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#273 Have a wide-ranging curiosity and are likely multitalented
#274 Unrealistically high expectations, easily disappointed when others don't measure up
#275 Take criticism very personally
#276 Tend to question and test your partner's motives and actions in the beginning stages of the relationship
#277 Can be rigid in their viewpoint
#278 Feel the need to be the ideal gender role model for their culture
#279 Self-inhibited, repress your own wants/needs (and resent others for it)
#280 Excellent social skills and great conversationalists
#281 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#282 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#283 Obsessively think about their partner
#284 Having prestige and a good reputation is very important
#285 Can idealize a romantic interest, projecting all kinds of wonderful qualities onto him/her that don't exist
#286 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#287 Are capable of making new discoveries or introducing inventions or life changing theories, etc.
#288 Fear being able to live up to the image you are projecting
#289 Feel most alive when tempting fate; can lead to crisis situations
#291 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#292 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#293 Inner tension between social responsibility to others vs. a strong desire for excitement, adventure, fun
#294 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#295 Can have trouble setting your own goals and following through with your innermost intentions
#296 Can feel as though other people have what is missing in your life
#297 Can feel overwhelmed by people's expectations, intrusiveness, questioning, neediness, demands, etc.
#298 Can be tender, vulnerable and sweet but also competitive, demanding, aggressive and pushy
#299 Can be powerful and self-assertive
#300 At worst, you can be obsessively paranoid and depressive
#301 Can be a reformer, advocate and/or crusader
#302 Manage your social insecurities/anxieties by looking for reassurance and support from friends and allies
#303 Strong sense of social responsibility
#304 Can lack confidence in your social skills, especially when initiating contact with a romantic interest
#305 Like to help others with their material and physical needs
#306 Can become magnetized by and infatuated with someone you find
fascinating/intriguing/mysterious and will romanticize and fantasize about him or her as a way to keep life exciting and stimulating
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.