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.
#48 Maintaining high standards and the utmost propriety
#49 Imagining and engaging in interesting activities
#50 Being self-controlled
#51 Indirectly displacing anger through correcting errors and/or championing social causes
#52 Being fearless, tenacious, decisive and authoritative
#53 Being undemanding
#54 "Mismatch," an NLP term meaning I look for and notice what is NOT present in any experience -- what is missing
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical!)
#56 The ability to create financial independence (because of my strong desire not to be dependent on anyone)
#57 The ability to keep my word and do what I say I will do
#58 The ability to discipline myself to achieve my goals
#59 The ability to investigate, inquire and research
#60 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#61 The ability to communicate with and care for animals (some Nines are gifted with animals)
#62 The ability to see the bright side of any problem or situation
#63 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#64 The ability to win friends and influence people (it's great when I'm running for election, interviewing or auditioning for a part)
#65 The ability to perform and play a role well
#66 The ability to network
#67 The ability to protect people and create security and stability for them
#68 The ability to affirm others and put them at ease
#69 The ability to create peace and harmony between people (and even countries)
#70 The ability to do what I say I will do
#71 The ability to make people feel included and important
#72 The ability to debate and critique
#73 The ability to discipline myself, as necessary, to succeed
#74 The ability to accept enormous responsibility and solve difficult problems
#75 The ability to express myself creatively through art such as music, painting, dance, etc.
#76 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
#77 The ability to notice what is illogical, inconsistent, impractical or inefficient
#78 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#79 The ability to cooperate, collaborate and create harmonious relationships with others
#80 The ability to advocate and promote people or causes I am passionate about
#81 The ability to stay open-minded, inquisitive and intellectually curious
#82 The ability to initiate, lead and take action to succeed
#83 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#84 The ability to empower and encourage others to be strong and take charge of their life
#85 The ability to explore the world of dreams and symbols and think holistically
#86 The ability to help people view life from a more universal, metaphysical perspective
#87 The ability to inspect, scrutinize and examine something carefully and thoroughly
#88 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#89 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#90 The ability to read people well and perceive what's not being said
#91 The ability to feel things deeply and share the depths of my soul with others, warts and all
#92 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#93 The ability to read people well, build rapport, and make friends easily
#94 The ability to use good common sense and take a realistic, pragmatic approach to life
#95 The ability to feel connected with others (and even one with the universe)
#96 The ability to focus and concentrate fully when I'm on task
#97 The ability to create an ambiance of romance
#98 The ability to share my findings with others (for my joy and their knowledge)
#99 The ability to put people at ease with my even-keeled presence, calmness and patience
#100 The ability to "think outside the box" and envision exciting, creative and novel ideas
#101 The ability to bring people together who I know could benefit one another
#102 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
#103 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
#104 The ability to perceive, discern and mentally interpret information that escapes most people
#105 The ability to size people up quickly and figure out their weaknesses
#106 The ability to exercise rational judgment and objectivity when making decisions
#107 The ability to identify and make use of available resources in ingenious ways
#108 The ability to work steadily and persistently toward my goals without giving up
#109 The ability to see the good in others
#110 The ability to sense danger and often prevent it from happening
#111 The ability to see points of agreement between people's different points of view
#112 The ability to cheer people up when they're down or just lighten the mood of others
#113 The ability to sell, promote and market myself, my services, and my products
#114 The ability to think logically and analytically (and make decisions that way)
#115 The ability to detect when someone is being untruthful
#116 The ability to conceptually understand the fundamental principles of how anything works
#117 The ability to network, communicate and interact well in interpersonal/social situations
#118 The ability to see deep underlying principles of life and universal truths that escape most
#119 The ability to brainstorm and create multiple options to solve a problem
#120 The ability to praise people and make them feel good about themselves
#121 The ability to work long and hard on anything that captures my interest/imagination
#122 The ability to put enormous energy, passion and intensity into whatever I do
#123 The ability to help others grow and develop their potential
#124 The ability to adapt well to sudden changes and shift gears quickly to stay on top of things
#125 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#126 The ability to direct my own life and not be swayed, influenced or coerced by others
#127 The ability to behave appropriately and diplomatically when out in public
#128 The ability to pick up the feelings of people around me (because of my emotional sensitivity)
#129 The ability to understand what motivates people
#130 The ability to move into focused action when known difficulties/problems arise
#131 The ability to run my own business successfully
#132 The ability to ensure the welfare of those I care about
#133 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#134 The ability to use Socratic questioning and scientific methodology
#135 The ability to keep on top of things
#136 The ability to bring enthusiasm, optimism, passion and fun to whatever work I do
#137 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#138 The ability to focus and concentrate deeply on projects that interest me
#139 The ability to help other types get in touch with their deeper feelings
#140 The ability to put myself in someone else's shoes and consider their feelings
#141 The ability to enforce policies and procedures and speak up against dishonesty/unfairness
#142 The ability to mobilize and marshal people to help others in need
#143 The ability to protect, guard, defend and keep people safe from harm
#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 Keep up with latest developments in their line of work
#146 Caretaking
#147 Can get defensive or angry when people mock your ideals and lifestyle or try to change them
#148 Feel the need to prove yourself as anxiety about your social worth increases
#149 Withdraw into your lair because you easily feel drained by being around people too much
#150 Excellent social skills and great conversationalists
#151 If you feel misunderstood or rejected in any way you can become quite emotionally distant
#152 Can idealize a romantic interest, projecting all kinds of wonderful qualities onto him/her that don't exist
#153 Work long hours to preserve their security and mitigate anxiety
#154 Like time alone. Can be balanced with regard to own needs vs. others' needs
#155 Fear becoming dependent on others or having others dependent on you
#156 Can become preoccupied with taking the path of least resistance --' maintaining comforting habits and repetitious routines as a way to zone out, expend minimal energy and keep your peace of mind
#157 Want to know everything about your partner -- body, mind and soul; no secret is too sacred
#158 Keep up with what is going on in their community
#159 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
#160 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#161 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#162 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#163 Excellent at pointing out angles, perspectives or viewpoints that others had not considered
#164 With your great intuition, can have excellent social skills, social sensitivities and great manners
#165 Overly concerned with getting credentials and judging people by their credentials (degrees, titles, etc.)
#166 May want the symbols of success (in the U.S. --' a fancy car; a nice, big house in the best neighborhood; designer clothes; name brands, etc.)
#167 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#168 Inner tension between wanting to connect with people vs. wanting to withdraw to be alone
#169 Can bolster up your image to compensate for social insecurities: dressing up to the nines, having a unique social style/presentation, being glamorous but a little aloof, having elite membership, etc.
#170 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#171 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
#172 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#173 Subconsciously believe that enough pleasureful experiences and possessions will bring you happiness
#174 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#175 Long for a soulmate to come along and sweep you off your feet; to save you from an ordinary life
#176 Can be very open-hearted and merged with your partner at times
#177 Need lots of privacy and your own space
#178 Are able to deal with difficult, even painful, situations by choosing to see the positive that can come from any situation
#179 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
#180 Fearful of losing your identity and becoming just like everybody else; you desire to be something bigger
#181 Can be powerful and self-assertive
#182 Can have unrealistically high expectations of their partner to fit their ideal fantasy of a mate
#183 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#184 Can be fickle and cancel appointments if something more exciting or promising comes up
#185 Extremely sensitive to rejection, disrespect and betrayal
#186 Can feel overwhelmed by people's expectations, intrusiveness, questioning, neediness, demands, etc.
#187 Can be neglectful of important responsibilities and obligations
#188 Tend to be a good conversationalist and advice giver
#189 Can be a reformer, advocate and/or crusader
#190 Act strong and/or seductive but really feel insecure, fearful and self-doubting.
#191 Strong emphasis on fidelity
#192 Can discount basic self-preservation needs and tune mundane reality out in order to follow a dream
#193 Set personal goals regularly and don't sweep problems under the rug
#194 As you become less healthy you can become a scheming swindler, full of hot air and empty promises
#195 Often enjoy teaching, training, research, scholarship, sharing their knowledge and wisdom
#196 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#197 Consider your home as somewhat like a castle, island, fortress or barrier of safety to protect yourself against the dangers of the outside world
#198 The positive energy of group involvement invigorates and enlivens you
#199 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#200 Seek adulation and recognition from others
#201 Witty and very genuine
#202 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
#203 Won't let down your guard or relax your control in a relationship until you know it is safe to do so
#204 Fear being rejected for who you really are
#205 Can be possessive and demanding, intrusive and hovering
#206 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
#207 Can be tough also but prefer to use your beauty to protect yourself
#208 Judge their strong sexual urges/desires as "bad"
#209 Tend to worry and fret a great deal, especially about financial matters and your ability to survive
#210 Are capable of bringing passion, intensity and excitement to your intimate relationship
#211 Great at organizing meetings, facilitating projects
#212 Sometimes you can unexpectedly leave/disappear for long periods of time without any notice
#213 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#214 Affectionate, nurturing
#215 Often drawn to academia or science (but not always); may become an expert in their field
#216 Conscientious about planning for the future, for yourself and loved ones
#217 Can be fairly conventional and conforming; you may not like to go beyond the limits
#218 Possible eating disorders
#219 Due to social shame, you can believe you don't know how to function like normal people
#220 Dislike feeling burdened by your obligations and responsibilities; wish you could escape
#221 At worst, can be an eccentric, isolated weirdo who is prone to delusional, obsessive paranoid thinking
#222 Strong sense of social responsibility
#223 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#224 Resent authority because you see it as unnecessary and just another restriction on your freedom
#225 Want desperately to be perfect and ideal in every way but can't play the different roles simultaneously
#226 Public image is all important
#227 Opinionated; believe you are the voice of the "truth"
#228 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#229 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#230 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#231 Get angry when your partner makes an important decision without consulting you first
#232 Trust and privacy are big issues; don't want your partner discussing relationship issues with other people
#233 Are extremely loyal to and protective of people you care about
#234 Keep your house well stocked with food, emergency supplies and creature comforts
#235 Are passionate about life
#236 Like to check in with family, friends, coworkers, etc. before making decisions to get agreement, consensus and support that you are making the right choice or doing the right thing
#237 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#238 Often very loyal to family and friends; enjoy nurturing and caring for your own
#239 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#240 Choose a safe career rather than risk doing what you love
#241 Can be excellent at investing money and creating stability/security for yourself and loved ones
#242 So focused on goals, mission, purpose that you can't relate to people
#243 Once you create powerful bonds of camaraderie with close friends, you can let your true feelings show
#244 Child-like fear of not being able to make it on their own
#245 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
#246 Can be self-righteous
#247 Are looking for the ideal partner who doesn't recoil from your intensity, social awkwardness or shyness
#248 Have a large circle of friends that you share interests, activities and enthusiasms with
#249 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#250 Can get scattered, over-extended and over-committed
#251 Often will stay on the periphery or the fringe of group involvement so you don't have to fully commit
#252 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#253 Desire recognition but fear being embarrassed, humiliated, ridiculed or rejected by probing eyes
#254 Have trouble taking time off from work, relaxing or even slowing down
#255 Self-inhibited, repress your own wants/needs (and resent others for it)
#256 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#257 Pain arises when your partner doesn't take an interest in you or your repressed, unmet needs/desires
#258 Want to make sure you always have what you need and aren't deprived, limited or constricted
#259 At worst, can be an antisocial crackpot propounding your provocative, even anarchistic views to others
#260 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#261 Can question, challenge or check up on their partner when gone too long
#262 Can show healthy anger
#263 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#264 Unrealistically high expectations, easily disappointed when others don't measure up
#265 At worst, get so emotionally distraught over love gone wrong that you kill yourself and/or your lover
#266 Can be a workaholic
#267 Are very protective of your partner
#268 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#269 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
#270 Can be too self-contained, self-destructive, self-defeating, irresponsible and completely autonomous
#271 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#272 Embody the phrase "the grass is greener on the other side of the fence."
#273 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#274 Can easily give away your power by becoming too accommodating to a group, a boss or a leader
#275 Won't let their guard down until you feel safe to do so, when you really trust and respect someone
#278 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#279 Enjoy fantasizing about all the magical adventures and interesting conversations you would have with your new romantic interest, even if they are married or have a partner already
#280 If fearful of your future safety, you can argue with your partner over money
#281 Are likely a workaholic because independence and security are extremely important to you
#282 You (particularly if you were a man) can try to give the impression of being macho, virile, manly and tough
#283 Interested in physical and material well being
#284 You sometimes have inner tension between wanting to merge vs. wanting to keep your autonomy
#285 Responsible and security conscious
#286 Go after what you want
#287 Ambitious
#288 Get along well with individuals and groups that are very different from each other
#289 Continually learning and into self-improvement
#290 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#291 Seductive; desire to be valued, wanted and desired
#292 Energetic, practical, ambitious and hard working
#293 Credentials, degrees, titles, awards, certifications, licenses, etc. are extremely important to have
#294 You may like a partner to be strong and direct, to stand his/her ground against yourself
#295 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#296 Can become passive-aggressive when you're frustrated at yourself or with unfair authority figures
#297 Can be depressed, paranoid and aggressive toward the very people you are looking to for security
#298 You like to get involved in groups that further social causes
#299 You have great self-respect; if you are ever betrayed, you will cut that person out of your life
#300 Pride in ability to socially connect people and help others
#301 Alter your behavior in any way necessary to keep your partner interested in you
#302 Can expect preferential treatment for love and attention given to others
#303 Are self-reliant and independent
#304 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#305 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#306 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)
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.