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 Being fearless, tenacious, decisive and authoritative
#29 Containing your own energy and anger
#30 Feeling superior (to those less deep and/or sensitive)
#31 "Polarize," an NLP term meaning contrary/polar opposite thinking
#32 Denying any personal vulnerability or weakness
#33 Heightened imagination and positive, anticipatory thinking
#34 Suppressing negative, unpleasant and unlikable feelings
#35 Being dutiful and aligning with others to feel safe
#36 Indirectly displacing anger through correcting errors and/or championing social causes
#37 Work exceptionally hard and compete to be the best
#38 Being prepared emotionally for worst case situations
#39 Being self-controlled
#40 Natural Socratic method of questioning to get to truth
#41 Being passive-aggressive rather than directly confronting
#42 Imagining and engaging in interesting activities
#43 Winning important others over with kindness, charm and seduction
#44 Seeking knowledge to explain life and feel safe
#45 Moving on to something better when stuck in pain
#46 Minimizing physical & emotional needs to preserve personal autonomy
#47 Doubt/mistrust others; Test other's loyalty
#48 Emphasizing uniqueness (which has the nasty side effect of distancing yourself from others and creating tension in relationships)
#49 Protecting the weak, innocent and disadvantaged
#50 Meet challenges by being extremely adaptable -- I adjust my behavior and affect to meet expectations and succeed
#51 Being undemanding
#52 Getting things "right" (your own inner critic berates you if you don't)
#53 Repress feelings for maximum performance and results
#54 Not recognizing that you even have needs
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to speak my mind and inspire others to do the same
#56 The ability to notice what is illogical, inconsistent, impractical or inefficient
#57 The ability to nurture and cultivate love and kindness in others
#58 The ability to pick up the feelings of people around me (because of my emotional sensitivity)
#59 The ability to notice flaws, discrepancies, inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions
#60 The ability to use good common sense and take a realistic, pragmatic approach to life
#61 The ability to arouse enthusiasm and excitement in others for my products, services or projects (great for winning supporters, investors or followers)
#62 The ability to invent new theories, models or systems to solve problems
#63 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#64 The ability to adapt well to sudden changes and shift gears quickly to stay on top of things
#65 The ability to bring people together
#66 The ability to take daring risks but based on practical intuition
#67 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#68 The ability to investigate, inquire and research
#69 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical)
#70 The ability to set, plan, organize and achieve goals
#71 The ability to inspect products, services, or processes to evaluate their quality or performance
#72 The ability to broadly comprehend a subject while penetrating it deeply (and in great detail!)
#73 The ability to motivate, persuade, convince and inspire people
#74 The ability to adapt, accommodate, "go with the flow" and "live-and-let-live"
#75 The ability to protect and help those that have been taken advantage of or mistreated
#76 The ability to seek to understand myself deeply (and then help humanity do the same)
#77 The ability to keep my word and do what I say I will do
#78 The ability to debate and critique
#79 The ability to direct my own life and not be swayed, influenced or coerced by others
#80 The ability to build rapport and trust with anyone by being genuinely interested in them
#81 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#82 The ability to work steadily and persistently toward my goals without giving up
#83 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
#84 The ability to cooperate and collaborate with others as part of a team with a common goal
#85 The ability to see the big picture and develop long-range strategic goals
#86 The ability to size people up quickly and figure out their weaknesses
#87 The ability to keep on top of things
#88 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#89 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#90 The ability to praise people and make them feel good about themselves
#91 The ability to bring people together to create community and a family-like environment
#92 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
#93 The ability to cooperate, collaborate and create harmonious relationships with others
#94 The ability to do what I say I will do
#95 The ability to understand what motivates people
#96 The ability to create an ambiance of romance
#97 The ability to cheer people up when they're down or just lighten the mood of others
#98 The ability to create peace and harmony between people (and even countries)
#99 The ability to make people feel included and important
#100 The ability to put people at ease with my even-keeled presence, calmness and patience
#101 The ability to focus and concentrate fully when I'm on task
#102 The ability to sacrifice immediate, personal gratification for the greater good of all
#103 The ability to conceptually understand the fundamental principles of how anything works
#104 The ability to synthesize vast amounts of information
#105 The ability to see the big picture and the implications of my actions and ideas
#106 The ability to "learn more to earn more" -- I naturally want to stay on the cutting edge of breakthrough success technology
#107 The ability to win friends and influence people (it's great when I'm running for election, interviewing or auditioning for a part)
#108 The ability to stay focused on my dreams, goals and desires and anticipate good things happening for me
#109 The ability to look for and find meaning in every experience, especially the painful ones
#110 The ability to accumulate enormous amounts of varied information (I'm so curious!)
#111 The ability to juggle many roles and responsibilities in life (in my pursuit of having it all!)
#112 The ability to find humor in my own faults and foibles (and help others see humor in theirs)
#113 The ability to affirm others and put them at ease
#114 The ability to see patterns and possibilities
#115 The ability to discipline myself to achieve my goals
#116 The ability to discipline myself, as necessary, to succeed
#117 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#118 The ability to mobilize and marshal people to help others in need
#119 The ability to help people relax, see the big picture, and put things in perspective
#120 The ability to create "works of art" (term used broadly) that are beautiful, poetic, touching
#121 The ability to communicate well and get along with all kinds of people (even difficult ones)
#122 The ability to synthesize other peoples' ideas and present my own original ones
#123 The ability to encourage, uplift, inspire and empower people
#124 The ability to take initiative/action and get things done (and get things done quickly)
#125 The ability to see points of agreement between people's different points of view
#126 The ability to enforce [fair] rules imposed on others and break [unfair] rules imposed on me
#127 The ability to positively reframe any setback/disappointment as a great learning experience
#128 The ability to listen to people patiently, attentively and nonjudgmentally
#129 The ability to network, communicate and interact well in interpersonal/social situations
#130 The ability to inspect, scrutinize and examine something carefully and thoroughly
#131 The ability to read people well; to understand their needs and motivations
#132 The ability to contemplate deeply, philosophize and understand abstract ideas and concepts
#133 The ability to keep personal information confidential (important for most occupations)
#134 The ability to see life in a highly unique, otherworldly, idiosyncratic, and often spiritual way
#135 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#136 The ability to go and go and go.... until I crash (like the Energizer bunny!)
#137 The ability to perceive, discern and mentally interpret information that escapes most people
#138 The ability to work long and hard on someone else's behalf
#139 The ability to see the good in others
#140 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#141 The ability to move into focused action when known difficulties/problems arise
#142 The ability to give my word and honor it, come hell or high water!
#143 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
#144 The ability to endure hardships and difficult times (with my quiet strength and tenacity)
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 Overprotective
#146 Need lots of privacy and your own space
#147 Seek attention and even prestige by being popular or seen with the "in crowd"
#149 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#150 Self-reliant and independent
#151 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#152 Witty and very genuine
#153 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
#154 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#155 Indecisive and ambivalent because of your inner anxiety
#156 Are capable of bringing passion, intensity and excitement to your intimate relationship
#157 You may like a more withdrawn type of partner that you can mold
#158 Can have anticipatory anxiety and fearful fantasies of worst-case scenarios
#159 Orderly, organized, neat, clean
#160 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#161 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#162 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.
#163 Attracted to those on their way up or socially influential
#164 Enjoy learning widely and broadly to understand what other experts in different fields have to say
#165 Keep your house well stocked with food, emergency supplies and creature comforts
#166 Fear of scarcity
#167 Fear being rejected for who you really are
#168 Self-inhibited, repress your own wants/needs (and resent others for it)
#169 Can be hypersensitive to criticism and devastated by being left out by a group of friends
#170 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#171 Can have vanity and try to become the "ideal man" or "ideal woman"
#172 Adapt and compromise yourself to look good and fit in
#173 Desire to find the perfect, ideal partner
#174 Can be neglectful of important responsibilities and obligations
#175 Consider your home as somewhat like a castle, island, fortress or barrier of safety to protect yourself against the dangers of the outside world
#176 Like to help others with their material and physical needs
#177 Can be very open-hearted and merged with your partner at times
#178 Seek adulation and recognition from others
#179 Enjoy letting loose, having a good time and hosting lavish social events for your friends
#180 It is easy for you to "lose yourself" in your partner because tension dissolves when you do
#181 Outgoing and sociable but like having a home base
#182 Can be overly protective of your time, money, space and energy output
#183 Entertaining, optimistic, positive, vivacious and upbeat
#184 Can be dauntless and throw caution to the wind to materialize your dream
#185 Inner tension between wanting to withdraw from life vs. wanting to participate fully in life
#186 Can have difficulty adhering to mindless rules and regulations
#187 Can be haughty, snobbish, intellectually arrogant and condescending toward "inferior-minded" people
#188 At worst, can become resigned, emotionally dead yet needy, depressed, angry and socially isolated
#189 Hypochondria possible
#190 Know what you want out of life and don't get pulled off course by other people's agendas and desires
#191 At worst, get so emotionally distraught over love gone wrong that you kill yourself and/or your lover
#192 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#193 Fear your erratic, emotionally reactive defiance and lashing out has ruined your intimate connections
#194 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#195 At worst, can be vindictive, promiscuous, jealous, exhibitionistic or even rageful
#196 Your goal is to keep your peace of mind and keep life comfortable --' at all costs!
#197 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
#198 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.)
#199 Can have trouble setting your own goals and following through with your innermost intentions
#200 Act childish and egocentric when scared
#201 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
#202 You avoid participating in group conflicts if at all possible
#203 Not very adaptable; see things as black and white
#204 Can be a reformer, advocate and/or crusader
#205 Are passionate about life
#206 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#207 Can be envious of people who seem more fulfilled and happy in their love life
#208 Can be self-deprecating, act vulnerable and bid to be rescued
#209 Can fear being trapped in a relationship so often move on once the rush of initial attraction wears off
#210 Can be extremely social, entertaining, humorous and fun-loving
#211 Critically and obsessively compare yourself to others
#212 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#213 Can overspend
#214 Create aesthetically pleasing surroundings in your home that have emotional resonance for you
#215 Get along well with individuals and groups that are very different from each other
#216 Go after what you want
#217 Can idealize a romantic interest, projecting all kinds of wonderful qualities onto him/her that don't exist
#218 Inner tension between wanting to connect with people vs. wanting to withdraw to be alone
#219 Can be seductive, sexual, jealous and possessive; relationship problems cause depression
#220 Inner tension between social responsibility to others vs. a strong desire for excitement, adventure, fun
#221 Tend to retreat to the comfort and solitude of your home where you feel more safe and at ease
#222 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#223 Great at saving and investing money
#224 Having prestige and a good reputation is very important
#225 Loving, attentive to others, generous
#226 Caretaking
#227 Easily swayed by other people, you don't take responsibility for your own choices and blame your partner or other people when things go wrong
#228 Trust and privacy are big issues; don't want your partner discussing relationship issues with other people
#229 Can express your feelings especially well nonverbally, through your sensuality and sexuality
#230 Can lack confidence in your social skills, especially when initiating contact with a romantic interest
#231 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#232 Set personal goals regularly and don't sweep problems under the rug
#233 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#234 Can sometimes be indecisive about whether you want to belong to a group or not
#235 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#236 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#237 Have trouble taking time off from work, relaxing or even slowing down
#238 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#239 Anxiety, worry, physical tension
#240 Can be excellent at investing money and creating stability/security for yourself and loved ones
#241 Can be rigid in their viewpoint
#242 Are likely a workaholic because independence and security are extremely important to you
#243 Provide financial security and stability to others
#244 Often get impatient and frustrated by other people's slower pace; like to take immediate action
#245 Often drawn to academia or science (but not always); may become an expert in their field
#246 Healthy reformer qualities
#247 Expressing feelings that occur in the moment is difficult without having time to think about them
#248 An honest fight/argument that brings out the truth allows you to feel closer to your partner
#249 At worst, can completely control and dominate your partner and isolate him/her from other people
#250 Inner tension between wanting to act on their good intentions vs. not wanting to give up their freedom
#251 Keep up with what is going on in their community
#252 At worst, can become fanatical and obsessive about a group ideal you believe in unquestioningly
#253 Ambitious
#254 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#255 Tend to worry and fret a great deal, especially about financial matters and your ability to survive
#256 Get angry when your partner makes an important decision without consulting you first
#257 Are sociable, generous, friendly and extremely honorable with those you love
#258 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#259 Often very loyal to family and friends; enjoy nurturing and caring for your own
#260 Fear becoming dependent on others or having others dependent on you
#261 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#262 Charming, upbeat, entertaining; a gracious host and hostess
#263 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#264 Strong sense of social responsibility
#265 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#266 Judge their strong sexual urges/desires as "bad"
#267 Health conscious (exercise regularly, eat well, etc.)
#268 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#269 Flattering, ingratiating, seductive
#270 Can show healthy anger
#271 Can feel as though other people have what is missing in your life
#272 Tactful with good manners and a gracious way with people
#273 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#274 Can feel lost between hope and despair and take risks to get attention or increase emotional excitement
#275 Can be extremely devoted, big-hearted and loving once you trust their partner
#276 Fear you won't be able to survive or will be on the streets without support from your friends and family
#277 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
#278 Seductive; desire to be valued, wanted and desired
#279 Dislike inequality amongst people so strive for an egalitarian group structure --' no leaders, no followers
#280 Stand by your true friends through thick and thin; will come to their defense in times of need
#281 Can be self-righteous
#282 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)
#283 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#284 As you become less healthy you can become a scheming swindler, full of hot air and empty promises
#285 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#286 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#287 Can be extremely suspicious and fear betrayal
#288 Hard working, productive, time efficient, goal-oriented, pragmatic
#289 May aggressively pursue and overcome all obstacles/objections when you really like and want someone
#290 Extremely sensitive to rejection, disrespect and betrayal
#291 Try to hide your fears behind a mask of beauty (especially women)
#292 Faithful and loyal
#293 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
#294 Are looking for the ideal partner who doesn't recoil from your intensity, social awkwardness or shyness
#295 Won't let their guard down until you feel safe to do so, when you really trust and respect someone
#296 Turn on the charm and seductively focus on pleasing and lavishing attention on significant others
#297 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#298 Want to be envied for having a picture perfect relationship with a successful, attractive, prestigious mate
#299 At worst, you become an apathetic, lifeless, spaced out zombie trudging through life, often with addictions
#300 Keep physically fit and healthy
#301 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#302 Feel drawn to anything or anyone that is unique, unusual, complex, mysterious, intense or beautiful
#303 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#304 Can get anxious and panicky when you think about losing your freedom
#305 Have an interest in the group's welfare because you feel the group's welfare is connected to your own
#306 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.