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 Moving on to something better when stuck in pain
#29 Doubt/mistrust others; Test other's loyalty
#30 "Mirroring" others (matching mannerisms) in conversation to create wonderful rapport
#31 Getting things "right" (your own inner critic berates you if you don't)
#32 Maintaining high standards and the utmost propriety
#33 Imposing their will and truth on others (to stay in control)
#34 Being undemanding
#35 Looking for something and/or someone outside the self to believe in and put loyalty into
#36 Repress feelings for maximum performance and results
#37 Suppressing anger, real feelings and "bad" impulses
#38 Going along with others' agendas
#39 Searching for the ideal (partner, job, body,...., life) that will compensate for what I feel is missing inside
#40 Feeling superior (to those less deep and/or sensitive)
#41 Giving (praise, affection, compliments, help, etc.) to get (love)
#42 Detach to observe life from an internally safe distance
#43 Maintaining comfortable, predictable routines
#44 Taking control of everything and everyone
#45 "Mind reading" (you often assume you know what others are thinking and feeling)
#46 Fitting in to society and working for common goals
#47 Seeking knowledge to explain life and feel safe
#48 Perceptiveness
#49 Tuning in to inner states and feelings to actualize the self
#50 Focusing on the bright side, even in difficult situations
#51 Being strong, and forceful if necessary, to gain respect
#52 Intense focus on tasks, goals, achievement, and success
#53 Manage time for maximum efficiency and productivity
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to adapt, accommodate, "go with the flow" and "live-and-let-live"
#56 The ability to cooperate, collaborate and create harmonious relationships with others
#57 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#58 The ability to behave appropriately and diplomatically when out in public
#59 The ability to give my word and honor it, come hell or high water!
#60 The ability to see points of agreement between people's different points of view
#61 The ability to help other types get in touch with their deeper feelings
#62 The ability to comfort, support and empathize with others
#63 The ability to run my own business successfully
#64 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#65 The ability to listen to people patiently, attentively and nonjudgmentally
#66 The ability to ensure the welfare of those I care about
#67 The ability to pull myself up by my own bootstraps
#68 The ability to take control of a bad situation (a failing business or government, for example) and turn it around
#69 The ability to keep on top of things
#70 The ability to tune in to my inner states, subconscious feelings and impulses
#71 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
#72 The ability to experiment, investigate, explore and discover (I'm insatiably curious!)
#73 The ability to win friends and influence people (it's great when I'm running for election, interviewing or auditioning for a part)
#74 The ability to synthesize other peoples' ideas and present my own original ones
#75 The ability to feel connected with others (and even one with the universe)
#76 The ability to inspect, scrutinize and examine something carefully and thoroughly
#77 The ability to heed my conscience when making decisions
#78 The ability to broadly comprehend a subject while penetrating it deeply (and in great detail!)
#79 The ability to quickly understand computers and technology
#80 The ability to lead discussion groups and build teams
#81 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#82 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#83 The ability to beautify any environment
#84 The ability to bring people together
#85 The ability to help people view life from a more universal, metaphysical perspective
#86 The ability to protect people and create security and stability for them
#87 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#88 The ability to motivate, persuade, convince and inspire people
#89 The ability to bring enthusiasm, optimism, passion and fun to whatever work I do
#90 The ability to listen objectively and non-judgmentally and give unbiased advise
#91 The ability to network and make connections (with the goal of helping each other succeed)
#92 The ability to arouse enthusiasm and excitement in others for my products, services or projects (great for winning supporters, investors or followers)
#93 The ability to network
#94 The ability to read people well, build rapport, and make friends easily
#95 The ability to protect, guard, defend and keep people safe from harm
#96 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
#97 The ability to read people well and perceive what's not being said
#98 The ability to stay open-minded, inquisitive and intellectually curious
#99 The ability to accept and appreciate other people just the way they are
#100 The ability to perform and play a role well
#101 The ability to listen compassionately and allow people to feel understood
#102 The ability to affirm others and put them at ease
#103 The ability to plan and then execute the plan to achieve my lofty goals (I have big dreams!)
#104 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#105 The ability to debate and critique
#106 The ability to empower and encourage others to be strong and take charge of their life
#107 The ability to contemplate deeply, philosophize and understand abstract ideas and concepts
#108 The ability to notice flaws, discrepancies, inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions
#109 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of integrity and hard work ethic
#110 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of loyalty, duty and commitment
#111 The ability to initiate, lead and take action to succeed
#112 The ability to improve myself and my work over time (a commitment to excellence)
#113 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#114 The ability to keep my word and do what I say I will do
#115 The ability to work long and hard on anything that captures my interest/imagination
#116 The ability to protect and help those that have been taken advantage of or mistreated
#117 The ability to see the good in others
#118 The ability to create peace and harmony between people (and even countries)
#119 The ability to understand what motivates people
#120 The ability to help others grow and develop their potential
#121 The ability to discipline myself to achieve my goals
#122 The ability to mobilize and marshal people to help others in need
#123 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#124 The ability to make people feel included and important
#125 The ability to intuit and inwardly perceive other people's needs
#126 The ability to observe life impartially and see it from multiple, abstract perspectives
#127 The ability to entertain others and make people laugh
#128 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#129 The ability to produce positive change in the world (with my vision, compassion and strength)
#130 The ability to communicate with and care for animals (some Nines are gifted with animals)
#131 The ability to fight for truth and justice and stand up for what I believe in
#132 The ability to create financial independence (because of my strong desire not to be dependent on anyone)
#133 The ability to share my findings with others (for my joy and their knowledge)
#134 The ability to identify and make use of available resources in ingenious ways
#135 The ability to see deep underlying principles of life and universal truths that escape most
#136 The ability to brainstorm and create multiple options to solve a problem
#137 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
#138 The ability to accumulate enormous amounts of varied information (I'm so curious!)
#139 The ability to take daring risks but based on practical intuition
#140 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#141 The ability to endure hardships and difficult times (with my quiet strength and tenacity)
#142 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#143 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#144 The ability to exercise rational judgment and objectivity when making decisions
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 At worst, can become resigned, emotionally dead yet needy, depressed, angry and socially isolated
#146 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#147 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
#148 Can be ingratiating and flattering to win other people's affections (and ensure your survival)
#149 Self-reliant and independent
#150 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#151 Often drawn to academia or science (but not always); may become an expert in their field
#152 Charismatic and charming; outgoing and personable
#153 You may like a partner to be strong and direct, to stand his/her ground against yourself
#154 Trust and privacy are big issues; don't want your partner discussing relationship issues with other people
#155 Want to make sure you always have what you need and aren't deprived, limited or constricted
#156 Unconsciously yearning for the ideal partner perpetuates familiar feelings of lost love in childhood
#157 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#158 Fear being rejected for who you really are
#159 Inner tension between wanting to connect with people vs. wanting to withdraw to be alone
#161 Can be idealistic, sacrificing for a cause you believe in that serves something beyond just yourself
#162 Can develop theories about people's negative moods or hostile intentions which are totally off
#163 Can be patient, understanding, curious and a great listener
#164 Too intense for others
#165 Entertaining, optimistic, positive, vivacious and upbeat
#166 Responsible, willing to make sacrifices, detail-oriented, thrifty
#167 Want to be liked and approved of by everyone
#168 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#169 Good team players, get along well with others
#170 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#171 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#172 You can invite aggressive reactions to your belligerent reactions
#173 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#174 Easily get depressed and feel disillusioned when relationship problems come up
#175 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
#176 Believe you are only as good as your achievements
#177 Are very protective of your partner
#178 Can be a reformer, advocate and/or crusader
#179 Are passionate about life
#180 Excellent at connecting people together for their mutual benefit
#181 Fastidious, picky and finicky
#182 Expressing feelings that occur in the moment is difficult without having time to think about them
#183 Want the best for everyone else as well as yourself
#184 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
#185 Can become passive-aggressive when you're frustrated at yourself or with unfair authority figures
#186 Tend to take charge of your partner's life; want to possess him/her; feel the impulse to command/boss
#187 Minor discomforts can seem unbearable --' room temp. too hot or cold, lighting to bright or dim, etc.
#188 Pain arises when your partner doesn't take an interest in you or your repressed, unmet needs/desires
#189 Have trouble taking time off from work, relaxing or even slowing down
#190 Some can neglect relationships and/or health due to heavy workload
#191 Excellent social and interpersonal skills; great networker
#192 Like to expose wrong-doing; willing to speak up and speak out
#193 Interested in physical and material well being
#194 At worst, can be highly self-critical, antisocial and depressed, living with your shame in isolation
#195 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#196 You can completely lack discernment and get involved in risky love affairs, flirt with danger or live on the edge in other ways to feel fully alive; excessive living can lead to burn-out and depression
#197 An honest fight/argument that brings out the truth allows you to feel closer to your partner
#198 Tend to retreat to the comfort and solitude of your home where you feel more safe and at ease
#199 Often focus on maintaining your home and the stability of your home life
#200 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#201 Can sometimes use food for emotional consolation or to mindlessly numb out
#202 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#203 Continually learning and into self-improvement
#204 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#205 Tend to be lusty in love; can be competitive, impulsive and impatient too
#206 Credentials, degrees, titles, awards, certifications, licenses, etc. are extremely important to have
#207 So focused on goals, mission, purpose that you can't relate to people
#208 Get along well with individuals and groups that are very different from each other
#209 Alter your behavior in any way necessary to keep your partner interested in you
#210 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#211 You develop a keen "appetite" for secondary sources of gratification as a substitute for true self-love
#212 Loving, attentive to others, generous
#213 Feel drawn to anything or anyone that is unique, unusual, complex, mysterious, intense or beautiful
#214 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)
#215 Constantly analyze everything you do or say for fear of looking foolish or making a mistake
#216 Can have a short attention span, easily get distracted and have trouble concentrating/getting focused
#217 Black and white thinking can cause you to hold grudges against people for small disagreements
#218 Can be stubborn and/or withdrawn, especially if someone is being demanding, bossy or rude
#219 Often enjoy teaching, training, research, scholarship, sharing their knowledge and wisdom
#220 Attracted to those on their way up or socially influential
#221 Go after what you want
#222 Often feel lonely, even when with others
#223 Allow people to mistake your outer appearance and sexual appeal for your inner self
#224 Can be too self-contained, self-destructive, self-defeating, irresponsible and completely autonomous
#225 Strong emphasis on fidelity
#226 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#227 Manage your social insecurities/anxieties by looking for reassurance and support from friends and allies
#228 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#229 Get disappointed when your partner doesn't share the same zest for fun and adventure in life as you do
#230 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#231 Are likely a workaholic because independence and security are extremely important to you
#232 Extremely sensitive to rejection, disrespect and betrayal
#233 Repress and stuff their feelings
#234 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#235 Can aggressively and relentlessly go after what you want (to keep anxiety repressed)
#236 Often love to cook for others
#237 Can be seductive, sexual, jealous and possessive; relationship problems cause depression
#238 Affectionate, nurturing
#239 Have a lust for power and quickly notice who else has power when you are among a group of people
#240 Possibly abuse food (as compensation for feeling unloved)
#244 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#245 Are looking for the ideal partner who doesn't recoil from your intensity, social awkwardness or shyness
#246 Inner tension between wanting privacy/alone time vs. wanting intense, intimate connection with partner
#247 Have learned to temper your impulsivity and risk taking; take calculated risks now
#248 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#249 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#250 Can be fickle and cancel appointments if something more exciting or promising comes up
#251 When your marriage inevitably hits a difficult patch, you stay positive, talk, and work through it
#252 Ambitious and hard working
#253 At worst, anxiety attacks, work burnout and nervous breakdowns
#254 Stand up for what you believe in and fight for truth, fairness and justice
#255 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#256 Inner tension between wanting to fully participate in a group vs. not wanting the responsibility of fully participating
#257 Faithful and loyal
#258 Not very adaptable; see things as black and white
#259 Supportive and forgiving
#260 Outgoing and sociable but like having a home base
#261 Judge their strong sexual urges/desires as "bad"
#262 Crave yet fear intimacy due to hidden feelings of undesirability
#263 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
#264 Can be overly protective of your time, money, space and energy output
#265 Feel the need to be the ideal gender role model for their culture
#266 Anxiety, worry, physical tension
#267 At worst, you are irresponsible, rebellious, seek constant variety and get involved with the wrong crowd
#268 Excellent at pointing out angles, perspectives or viewpoints that others had not considered
#269 Are resilient; you can reframe disappointments and look to future possibilities for happiness
#270 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
#271 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#272 Are capable of making new discoveries or introducing inventions or life changing theories, etc.
#273 Once friends have proven themselves trustworthy, they are considered part of your inner circle
#274 You would sometimes like to be more independent and get in touch with your true desires and vitality
#275 Tend to be outwardly nervous, anxious, dependent and needy
#276 Can be disillusioned and resentful of authority figures if they end up disappointing you in some way
#277 Great at organizing meetings, facilitating projects
#278 Can be extremely social, entertaining, humorous and fun-loving
#279 Can be haughty, snobbish, intellectually arrogant and condescending toward "inferior-minded" people
#280 Set personal goals regularly and don't sweep problems under the rug
#281 Can avoid groups and organizations altogether while still caring about your social position and how you are seen by society
#282 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#283 Can focus intently on work or a cause you believe in wholeheartedly
#284 Can be very open-hearted and merged with your partner at times
#285 Can feel overwhelmed by people's expectations, intrusiveness, questioning, neediness, demands, etc.
#286 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#287 Can have a difficult time committing and tend to scatter their energy in every direction
#288 Group involvement helps you to structure the use of your time better
#289 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
#290 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
#291 Great at saving and investing money
#292 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#293 You may like symbols of success -- fancy car, nice big house, etc.
#294 You try to ensure that everyone around you or with you has a good time
#295 Like to have order in your life and get upset when your familiar surroundings get disrupted or disordered
#296 You think the threat is "out there" so you take on a strong persona to match any perceived threat
#297 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#298 At worst, you can feel alone, lost, dissociated from others and yourself
#299 Take criticism very personally
#300 Pride in ability to socially connect people and help others
#301 Can envy or resent the very qualities in your mate you originally admired or wanted in yourself
#302 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
#303 Have hidden expectations of love being returned
#304 Feel a sense of entitlement to get their essential needs met too
#305 Maintain social standards of appropriateness at all times, even when speaking out is necessary
#306 Are self-reliant and independent
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.