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 Searching for the ideal (partner, job, body,...., life) that will compensate for what I feel is missing inside
#29 "Mismatch," an NLP term meaning I look for and notice what is NOT present in any experience -- what is missing
#30 Detach from feelings to prevent emotional overwhelm
#31 Dissociating from threatening events
#32 Know how to present something in a compelling and acceptable way
#33 Giving (praise, affection, compliments, help, etc.) to get (love)
#34 Focusing on, cueing for and sensing what others need
#35 Can be extremely focused and work diligently
#36 Not recognizing that you even have needs
#37 Looking for something and/or someone outside the self to believe in and put loyalty into
#38 Containing your own energy and anger
#39 Natural Socratic method of questioning to get to truth
#40 Seeing the flaws --' you have great critical powers
#41 Maintaining comfortable, predictable routines
#42 Emphasizing uniqueness (which has the nasty side effect of distancing yourself from others and creating tension in relationships)
#43 Getting things "right" (your own inner critic berates you if you don't)
#44 Imagining and engaging in interesting activities
#45 Being extremely loyal
#46 Naturally noticing who has the power and who's in control
#47 Intense focus on tasks, goals, achievement, and success
#48 Having a strong sense of self and being self-assertive
#49 Heightened imagination and positive, anticipatory thinking
#50 Resilience --' bouncing back quickly after painful incidents
#51 Vigilance and alertness; looking for hidden agendas
#52 Doubt/mistrust others; Test other's loyalty
#53 Denying any personal vulnerability or weakness
#54 Compartmentalize my life to protect privacy
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to empathize with people and console and reassure them
#56 The ability to find humor in my own faults and foibles (and help others see humor in theirs)
#57 The ability to listen well and empathize deeply with others
#58 The ability to understand what motivates people
#59 The ability to notice what is illogical, inconsistent, impractical or inefficient
#60 The ability to stay focused on my dreams, goals and desires and anticipate good things happening for me
#61 The ability to debate and critique
#62 The ability to produce positive change in the world (with my vision, compassion and strength)
#63 The ability to communicate well and get along with all kinds of people (even difficult ones)
#64 The ability to explore the world of dreams and symbols and think holistically
#65 The ability to keep on top of things
#66 The ability to accumulate enormous amounts of varied information (I'm so curious!)
#67 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical!)
#68 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#69 The ability to use good common sense and take a realistic, pragmatic approach to life
#70 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
#71 The ability to learn quickly
#72 The ability to perform and play a role well
#73 The ability to put enormous energy, passion and intensity into whatever I do
#74 The ability to see deep underlying principles of life and universal truths that escape most
#75 The ability to express myself creatively through art such as music, painting, dance, etc.
#76 The ability to listen to people patiently, attentively and nonjudgmentally
#77 The ability to accept and appreciate other people just the way they are
#78 The ability to positively reframe any setback/disappointment as a great learning experience
#79 The ability to praise people and make them feel good about themselves
#80 The ability to act spontaneously and adapt quickly to changing situations
#81 The ability to offer hospitality
#82 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#83 The ability to sense danger and often prevent it from happening
#84 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#85 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#86 The ability to see the good in others
#87 The ability to work well with my hands, with tools and with possibly machinery
#88 The ability to help other types get in touch with their deeper feelings
#89 The ability to broadly comprehend a subject while penetrating it deeply (and in great detail!)
#90 The ability to help others grow and develop their potential
#91 The ability to bring enthusiasm, optimism, passion and fun to whatever work I do
#92 The ability to see life in a highly unique, otherworldly, idiosyncratic, and often spiritual way
#93 The ability to bring people together who I know could benefit one another
#94 The ability to courageously take risks, try new things and overcome or circumvent obstacles
#95 The ability to empower and encourage others to be strong and take charge of their life
#96 The ability to quickly understand computers and technology
#97 The ability to read people well and perceive what's not being said
#98 The ability to discipline myself, as necessary, to succeed
#99 The ability to pay careful attention to details
#100 The ability to experiment, investigate, explore and discover (I'm insatiably curious!)
#101 The ability to advocate and promote people or causes I am passionate about
#102 The ability to win friends and influence people (it's great when I'm running for election, interviewing or auditioning for a part)
#103 The ability to interact well with people interpersonally/socially (I can be very charming)
#104 The ability to experiment, explore, question and make discoveries
#105 The ability to comfort, support and empathize with others
#106 The ability to put myself in someone else's shoes and consider their feelings
#107 The ability to give my word and honor it, come hell or high water!
#108 The ability to notice flaws, discrepancies, inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions
#109 The ability to perceive, discern and mentally interpret information that escapes most people
#110 The ability to speak my mind and inspire others to do the same
#111 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#112 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#113 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#114 The ability to entertain others and make people laugh
#115 The ability to set, plan, organize and achieve goals
#116 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
#117 The ability to nurture and cultivate love and kindness in others
#118 The ability to create peace and harmony between people (and even countries)
#119 The ability to think systematically and approach problems carefully and methodically
#120 The ability to network
#121 The ability to conceptually understand the fundamental principles of how anything works
#122 The ability to tune in to my inner states, subconscious feelings and impulses
#123 The ability to plan and then execute the plan to achieve my lofty goals (I have big dreams!)
#124 The ability to invent new theories, models or systems to solve problems
#125 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#126 The ability to pick up the feelings of people around me (because of my emotional sensitivity)
#127 The ability to follow my heart, wherever it may lead
#128 The ability to adapt, accommodate, "go with the flow" and "live-and-let-live"
#129 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#130 The ability to create and provide stability and security for others
#131 The ability to discipline myself to achieve my goals
#132 The ability to keep personal information confidential (important for most occupations)
#133 The ability to fight for truth and justice and stand up for what I believe in
#134 The ability to anticipate wonderful things happening for me
#135 The ability to organize resources, prioritize tasks and follow through on work projects
#136 The ability to feel things deeply and share the depths of my soul with others, warts and all
#137 The ability to work hard, persevere and do whatever it takes to succeed
#138 The ability to multitask and juggle many roles and responsibilities in life
#139 The ability to initiate, lead and take action to succeed
#140 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of loyalty, duty and commitment
#141 The ability to cooperate, collaborate and create harmonious relationships with others
#142 The ability to enforce policies and procedures and speak up against dishonesty/unfairness
#143 The ability to create financial independence (because of my strong desire not to be dependent on anyone)
#144 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
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 Excellent at connecting people together for their mutual benefit
#146 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
#147 Affectionate, nurturing
#148 Are extremely loyal to and protective of people you care about
#149 You like to get involved in groups that further social causes
#150 Are passionate about life
#151 Have a wide-ranging curiosity and are likely multitalented
#152 Stand up for what you believe in and fight for truth, fairness and justice
#153 Tactful with good manners and a gracious way with people
#154 Not very adaptable; see things as black and white
#155 Charismatic and charming; outgoing and personable
#156 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)
#157 Some can neglect relationships and/or health due to heavy workload
#158 Can be extremely social, entertaining, humorous and fun-loving
#159 Can't stand being in confined places (like an elevator, crawl space) or confined by a relationship or job
#160 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#161 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
#162 Witty and very genuine
#163 Have an interest in the group's welfare because you feel the group's welfare is connected to your own
#164 Entertaining, optimistic, positive, vivacious and upbeat
#165 Are very protective of your partner
#166 Child-like fear of not being able to make it on their own
#167 Can be extremely devoted, big-hearted and loving once you trust their partner
#168 Inner tension between wanting to act on their good intentions vs. not wanting to give up their freedom
#169 Can't ask for what you need
#170 Once you have fallen in love with your partner, you can become codependent and/or jealous
#171 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#172 Want to make sure you always have what you need and aren't deprived, limited or constricted
#173 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
#174 Strong fears of rejection and abandonment; you have serious doubts about your desirability
#175 You avoid participating in group conflicts if at all possible
#176 At worst, you can become selfish, anti-social, recklessly impulsive, short-tempered and self-destructive
#177 Are looking for the ideal partner who doesn't recoil from your intensity, social awkwardness or shyness
#178 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
#179 Have hidden expectations of love being returned
#180 Inner tension between doing what you want versus doing what you feel you "should" do
#181 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#182 Can be extremely suspicious and fear betrayal
#183 Critically and obsessively compare yourself to others
#184 Embody the phrase "the grass is greener on the other side of the fence."
#185 Alter your behavior in any way necessary to keep your partner interested in you
#186 Can be overly protective of your time, money, space and energy output
#187 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#188 Often focus on maintaining your home and the stability of your home life
#189 Ambitious and hard working
#190 Inner tension between wanting privacy/alone time vs. wanting intense, intimate connection with partner
#191 Like to know your partner's personal thoughts, feelings and desires, and like sharing their own
#192 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#193 Can show healthy anger
#194 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#195 Are capable of making new discoveries or introducing inventions or life changing theories, etc.
#196 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#197 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#198 Ambitious
#199 Provide financial security and stability to others
#200 Can express your feelings especially well nonverbally, through your sensuality and sexuality
#201 Have a large circle of friends that you share interests, activities and enthusiasms with
#202 Have a lust for power and quickly notice who else has power when you are among a group of people
#203 Due to social shame, you can believe you don't know how to function like normal people
#204 Adapt and compromise yourself to look good and fit in
#205 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#206 Minor discomforts can seem unbearable --' room temp. too hot or cold, lighting to bright or dim, etc.
#207 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#208 You have great self-respect; if you are ever betrayed, you will cut that person out of your life
#209 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#210 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#211 Can have difficulty with social chit-chat and small talk, unless talking about your field
#212 Disengage from your partner to be alone after an intense engagement, which can confuse your partner
#213 When your marriage inevitably hits a difficult patch, you stay positive, talk, and work through it
#214 Turn on the charm and seductively focus on pleasing and lavishing attention on significant others
#215 Try to hide your fears behind exaggerated strength (especially men)
#216 Can project your own unowned power onto another and then see that person as a threat
#217 Can be materialistic and use money as bartering chips for power and control
#218 At worst, can be an eccentric, isolated weirdo who is prone to delusional, obsessive paranoid thinking
#219 Go after what you want
#220 Keep physically fit and healthy
#221 Set personal goals regularly and don't sweep problems under the rug
#222 Can project your courage/strength/power onto admired authority figures and idealize/romanticize them
#223 At worst, can become resigned, emotionally dead yet needy, depressed, angry and socially isolated
#224 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#225 Your lust for life makes you prone to excess --' late nights, heavy entertaining, drinking, eating, etc.
#226 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#227 With your great intuition, can have excellent social skills, social sensitivities and great manners
#228 Want to be envied for having a picture perfect relationship with a successful, attractive, prestigious mate
#229 You may like a partner to be strong and direct, to stand his/her ground against yourself
#230 Meaningful objects, such as antiques or art, can appease romantic desires and longings
#231 Can be fickle and cancel appointments if something more exciting or promising comes up
#232 Easily get depressed and feel disillusioned when relationship problems come up
#233 Can put yourself down, use humor or charm as a way of diffusing someone's perceived power
#234 Conscientious about planning for the future, for yourself and loved ones
#235 Good at planning everything out
#236 Can idealize a romantic interest, projecting all kinds of wonderful qualities onto him/her that don't exist
#237 Can sometimes be indecisive about whether you want to belong to a group or not
#238 Try to avoid the meaninglessness of a mundane existence by living on the edge and taking risks
#239 Fearful of losing your identity and becoming just like everybody else; you desire to be something bigger
#240 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#241 Help other people feel happy by sharing your deep gratitude and enjoyment of life
#242 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
#243 Seek adulation and recognition from others
#244 Healthy reformer qualities
#245 You hate your partner making demands of you and will often be stubborn as a mule, or withdraw silently, or go along with the request outwardly to avoid conflict but inwardly be annoyed/mad
#246 Can be a hypochondriac
#247 Tend to be especially attracted to people who are distant or unavailable
#248 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#249 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#250 Excellent social skills and great conversationalists
#251 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#252 May aggressively pursue and overcome all obstacles/objections when you really like and want someone
#253 Trust and privacy are big issues; don't want your partner discussing relationship issues with other people
#254 Interested in physical and material well being
#255 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#256 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#257 Need lots of privacy and your own space
#258 Loving, attentive to others, generous
#259 At worst, you can be obsessively paranoid and depressive
#260 Would make a great teacher, mathematician, scientist, consultant or computer programmer
#261 Your goal is to keep your peace of mind and keep life comfortable --' at all costs!
#262 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#263 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#264 Insecure, possessive and jealous (strong fear of abandonment)
#265 Often get impatient and frustrated by other people's slower pace; like to take immediate action
#266 Losing your job or assets, or an illness that stops you from working, can feel life threatening
#267 At worst, can completely control and dominate your partner and isolate him/her from other people
#268 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#269 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#270 Like to expose wrong-doing; willing to speak up and speak out
#271 Want success but worry about feeling overwhelmed and overstressed by too much responsibility
#272 Pride in ability to socially connect people and help others
#273 Anxiety, worry, physical tension
#274 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#275 Hold people to exacting standards
#276 Can be territorial about your possessions and get bent out of sorts if someone moves something of yours
#277 Tend to worry and fret a great deal, especially about financial matters and your ability to survive
#278 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#279 Outgoing and sociable but like having a home base
#280 Take criticism very personally
#281 Can feel lost between hope and despair and take risks to get attention or increase emotional excitement
#282 Act childish and egocentric when scared
#283 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
#284 Fear of scarcity
#285 Identify strongly with your image; can be show-offs
#286 Can envy or resent the very qualities in your mate you originally admired or wanted in yourself
#287 Responsible and security conscious
#288 Often feel lonely, even when with others
#289 Can be haughty, snobbish, intellectually arrogant and condescending toward "inferior-minded" people
#290 Fear social encounters that might bring your deficiency or "fatal flaw" to light and humiliate you
#291 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#292 Like to be in high-profile positions; desire fame
#293 Can be a materialistic and consummate consumer; like having the latest gadgets and trendy items
#294 Often drawn to politics and/or journalism
#295 Passionate
#296 Are resilient; you can reframe disappointments and look to future possibilities for happiness
#297 Often enjoy teaching, training, research, scholarship, sharing their knowledge and wisdom
#298 Fear being left out or forgotten
#299 Have a lot of self-doubt about your sexual attractiveness and desirability
#300 Can get scattered, over-extended and over-committed
#301 Often struggle in your relationships because you are so private, independent and emotionally detached