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 Comparing self to others and judging self and others
#37 Manage time for maximum efficiency and productivity
#38 Tuning in to inner states and feelings to actualize the self
#39 Being self-controlled
#40 Suppressing anger, real feelings and "bad" impulses
#41 Sacrificing your own needs to care for others
#42 Minimizing hopes and expectations (that way you can't be disappointed)
#43 Being self-sufficient to limit dependency on others
#44 Heightened imagination and positive, anticipatory thinking
#45 Naturally noticing who has the power and who's in control
#46 Having a strong sense of self and being self-assertive
#47 Searching for the ideal (partner, job, body,...., life) that will compensate for what I feel is missing inside
#48 Being warm/pleasing to disarm potential hostility
#49 Retreating to the safety of your imagination under stress
#50 "Matching," an NLP term meaning you try to find commonality between yourself and others
#51 Intense focus on tasks, goals, achievement, and success
#52 Going along with others' agendas
#53 Compartmentalize my life to protect privacy
#54 Focusing on the bright side, even in difficult situations
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to perform and play a role well
#56 The ability to invent new theories, models or systems to solve problems
#57 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#58 The ability to adapt, accommodate, "go with the flow" and "live-and-let-live"
#59 The ability to courageously take risks, try new things and overcome or circumvent obstacles
#60 The ability to pay careful attention to details
#61 The ability to feel things deeply and share the depths of my soul with others, warts and all
#62 The ability to size people up quickly and figure out their weaknesses
#63 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of loyalty, duty and commitment
#64 The ability to accept/appreciate differences and go with the flow
#65 The ability to create and provide stability and security for others
#66 The ability to analyze
#67 The ability to broadly comprehend a subject while penetrating it deeply (and in great detail!)
#68 The ability to keep my word and do what I say I will do
#69 The ability to pick up the feelings of people around me (because of my emotional sensitivity)
#70 The ability to cheer people up when they're down or just lighten the mood of others
#71 The ability to direct my own life and not be swayed, influenced or coerced by others
#72 The ability to heed my conscience when making decisions
#73 The ability to help people relax, see the big picture, and put things in perspective
#74 The ability to work well under pressure
#75 The ability to communicate well and get along with all kinds of people (even difficult ones)
#76 The ability to do what I say I will do
#77 The ability to take initiative/action and get things done (and get things done quickly)
#78 The ability to build rapport and trust with anyone by being genuinely interested in them
#79 The ability to notice what is illogical, inconsistent, impractical or inefficient
#80 The ability to network and make connections (with the goal of helping each other succeed)
#81 The ability to nurture and cultivate love and kindness in others
#82 The ability to work in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment calling for quick thinking/action
#83 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#84 The ability to observe life impartially and see it from multiple, abstract perspectives
#85 The ability to beautify any environment
#86 The ability to listen to people patiently, attentively and nonjudgmentally
#87 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#88 The ability to initiate, lead and take action to succeed
#89 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#90 The ability to encourage, uplift, inspire and empower people
#91 The ability to run my own business successfully
#92 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#93 The ability to endure hardships and difficult times (with my quiet strength and tenacity)
#94 The ability to see the bright side of any problem or situation
#95 The ability to contemplate deeply, philosophize and understand abstract ideas and concepts
#96 The ability to discipline myself to achieve my goals
#97 The ability to praise people and make them feel good about themselves
#98 The ability to listen objectively and non-judgmentally and give unbiased advise
#99 The ability to empathize with people and console and reassure them
#100 The ability to sell, promote and market myself, my services, and my products
#101 The ability to keep on top of things
#102 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#103 The ability to network
#104 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#105 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#106 The ability to enforce policies and procedures and speak up against dishonesty/unfairness
#107 The ability to work hard, persevere and do whatever it takes to succeed
#108 The ability to "learn more to earn more" -- I naturally want to stay on the cutting edge of breakthrough success technology
#109 The ability to find humor in my own faults and foibles (and help others see humor in theirs)
#110 The ability to put enormous energy, passion and intensity into whatever I do
#111 The ability to sacrifice my own needs for the benefit of someone I care to help
#112 The ability to synthesize vast amounts of information
#113 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#114 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
#115 The ability to exercise rational judgment and objectivity when making decisions
#116 The ability to look for and find meaning in every experience, especially the painful ones
#117 The ability to stay open-minded, inquisitive and intellectually curious
#118 The ability to accept enormous responsibility and solve difficult problems
#119 The ability to seek to understand myself deeply (and then help humanity do the same)
#120 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#121 The ability to anticipate wonderful things happening for me
#122 The ability to read people well and perceive what's not being said
#123 The ability to keep personal information confidential (important for most occupations)
#124 The ability to accept and appreciate other people just the way they are
#125 The ability to detect when someone is being untruthful
#126 The ability to see the good in others even when they don't see it in themselves
#127 The ability to "think outside the box" and envision exciting, creative and novel ideas
#128 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical)
#129 The ability to plan (especially exciting things to do!)
#130 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#131 The ability to motivate, persuade, convince and inspire people
#132 The ability to see the big picture and the implications of my actions and ideas
#133 The ability to work long and hard on anything that captures my interest/imagination
#134 The ability to mediate conflicts and disagreements between people; to harmonize
#135 The ability to experiment, investigate, explore and discover (I'm insatiably curious!)
#136 The ability to interact well with people interpersonally/socially (I can be very charming)
#137 The ability to protect and help those that have been taken advantage of or mistreated
#138 The ability to put people at ease with my even-keeled presence, calmness and patience
#139 The ability to work long and hard on someone else's behalf
#140 The ability to speak my mind and inspire others to do the same
#141 The ability to produce positive change in the world (with my vision, compassion and strength)
#142 The ability to debate and critique
#143 The ability to see life in a highly unique, otherworldly, idiosyncratic, and often spiritual way
#144 The ability to serve and support others and worthy causes
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 Can be a workaholic
#146 Can sometimes be indecisive about whether you want to belong to a group or not
#147 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#148 Ambitious
#149 Like to know your partner's personal thoughts, feelings and desires, and like sharing their own
#150 Want to be envied for having a picture perfect relationship with a successful, attractive, prestigious mate
#151 Often drawn to politics and/or journalism
#152 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#153 Affectionate, nurturing
#154 Can have difficulty saying no because you like to please and want to belong/fit in
#155 Inner tension between wanting to act on their good intentions vs. not wanting to give up their freedom
#156 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#157 Are capable of bringing passion, intensity and excitement to your intimate relationship
#158 Keep physically fit and healthy
#159 Are considerate and cooperative but have good boundaries; don't allow others to control or coerce you
#160 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#161 Like to be in high-profile positions; desire fame
#162 Can be too self-contained, self-destructive, self-defeating, irresponsible and completely autonomous
#163 Would make a great teacher, mathematician, scientist, consultant or computer programmer
#164 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#165 Unrealistically high expectations, easily disappointed when others don't measure up
#166 You (especially if you were a woman) play up your attractiveness as a way of attracting a partner
#167 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#168 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#169 Hold people to exacting standards
#170 Alter your behavior in any way necessary to keep your partner interested in you
#171 Easily feel ashamed/frustrated for not being able to live up to your own vision of your ideal self
#172 Like time alone. Can be balanced with regard to own needs vs. others' needs
#173 Can see life as a struggle; may believe only the strong survive; can be hard-hearted, anti-social
#174 Can have intense romantic and sexual longings; easily get infatuated with a romantic interest
#175 Test limits and boundaries with your friends initially to see if they are loyal, honorable and trustworthy
#176 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)
#177 Can avoid groups and organizations altogether while still caring about your social position and how you are seen by society
#178 Can get scattered, over-extended and over-committed
#179 Can have difficulty adhering to mindless rules and regulations
#180 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#181 At worst, you can feel alone, lost, dissociated from others and yourself
#182 Tend to be lusty in love; can be competitive, impulsive and impatient too
#183 Can easily give away your power by becoming too accommodating to a group, a boss or a leader
#184 Can be extremely devoted, big-hearted and loving once you trust their partner
#185 At worst, get so emotionally distraught over love gone wrong that you kill yourself and/or your lover
#186 At worst, can be an eccentric, isolated weirdo who is prone to delusional, obsessive paranoid thinking
#187 The positive energy of group involvement invigorates and enlivens you
#188 Expect others to know what you need
#189 Turn on the charm and seductively focus on pleasing and lavishing attention on significant others
#190 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#191 You may like a partner to be strong and direct, to stand his/her ground against yourself
#192 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#193 Responsible, willing to make sacrifices, detail-oriented, thrifty
#194 Polite and diplomatic; self-confident and ambitious
#195 Help other people feel happy by sharing your deep gratitude and enjoyment of life
#196 Can be depressed, paranoid and aggressive toward the very people you are looking to for security
#197 Can be self-destructive, impulsive and aggressive yet terrified of being without support
#198 Supportive and forgiving
#199 Have too high expectations of self and others
#200 Can be possessive and demanding, intrusive and hovering
#201 Know what you want out of life and don't get pulled off course by other people's agendas and desires
#202 Sometimes you can unexpectedly leave/disappear for long periods of time without any notice
#203 Can be powerful and self-assertive
#204 Charming, upbeat, entertaining; a gracious host and hostess
#205 Tend to be a good conversationalist and advice giver
#206 Once you create powerful bonds of camaraderie with close friends, you can let your true feelings show
#207 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#208 Hide your neediness behind giving
#209 You develop a keen "appetite" for secondary sources of gratification as a substitute for true self-love
#210 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
#211 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#212 Can have a difficult time committing and tend to scatter their energy in every direction
#213 Provide financial security and stability to others
#214 Some can neglect relationships and/or health due to heavy workload
#215 Are often talkative and enjoy a good debate, especially about politics, the economy, sports or leadership
#216 Not very adaptable; see things as black and white
#217 Have an interest in the group's welfare because you feel the group's welfare is connected to your own
#218 Like to help others with their material and physical needs
#219 Embody the phrase "the grass is greener on the other side of the fence."
#220 Attracted to those on their way up or socially influential
#221 Easily get depressed and feel disillusioned when relationship problems come up
#222 Can be dauntless and throw caution to the wind to materialize your dream
#223 As you become less healthy you can become a scheming swindler, full of hot air and empty promises
#224 Want to make sure you always have what you need and aren't deprived, limited or constricted
#225 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#226 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#227 Usually are good at debating, analyzing, critiquing, investigating, researching, conceptualizing, etc.
#228 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
#229 Can project your own unowned power onto another and then see that person as a threat
#230 Excellent social skills and great conversationalists
#231 Enjoy letting loose, having a good time and hosting lavish social events for your friends
#232 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#233 Often focus on maintaining your home and the stability of your home life
#234 Subconsciously believe that enough pleasureful experiences and possessions will bring you happiness
#235 Won't let their guard down until you feel safe to do so, when you really trust and respect someone
#236 Can focus intently on work or a cause you believe in wholeheartedly
#237 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
#238 Health conscious (exercise regularly, eat well, etc.)
#239 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#240 Have learned to temper your impulsivity and risk taking; take calculated risks now
#241 Adapt and compromise yourself to look good and fit in
#242 Strong fears of rejection and abandonment; you have serious doubts about your desirability
#243 Often will stay on the periphery or the fringe of group involvement so you don't have to fully commit
#244 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#245 Expressing feelings that occur in the moment is difficult without having time to think about them
#247 At worst, can be an antisocial crackpot propounding your provocative, even anarchistic views to others
#248 Can be hypersensitive to criticism and devastated by being left out by a group of friends
#249 Your fear of material deprivation can cause a preoccupation with wanting comfort, especially at home
#250 Tend to question and test your partner's motives and actions in the beginning stages of the relationship
#251 Have a wide-ranging curiosity and are likely multitalented
#252 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#253 Try to allure and impress a romantic interest with your charisma, magnetism, success and confidence
#254 Are passionate about life
#255 Set personal goals regularly and don't sweep problems under the rug
#256 Create aesthetically pleasing surroundings in your home that have emotional resonance for you
#257 Often drawn to academia or science (but not always); may become an expert in their field
#258 Excellent at connecting people together for their mutual benefit
#259 Like to have order in your life and get upset when your familiar surroundings get disrupted or disordered
#260 Tactful with good manners and a gracious way with people
#261 Strong emphasis on fidelity
#262 Can be ingratiating and flattering to win other people's affections (and ensure your survival)
#263 Truly want to have a partnership of equality where you don't feel the need to control and possess
#264 Can be dependent on and obedient to clear direction from authorities in charge
#265 Want the best for everyone else as well as yourself
#266 Responsible and security conscious
#267 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#268 Can be overly protective of your time, money, space and energy output
#269 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#270 Orderly, organized, neat, clean
#271 Workaholism and strong identification with their work
#272 Get along well with individuals and groups that are very different from each other
#273 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#274 Can appear intimidating, arrogant or callous as a way to get people to not mess with you and, thus, not threaten or scare them
#275 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#276 Inner tension between doing what you want versus doing what you feel you "should" do
#277 Can aggressively and relentlessly go after what you want (to keep anxiety repressed)
#278 Go after what you want
#279 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
#280 Dislike inequality amongst people so strive for an egalitarian group structure --' no leaders, no followers
#281 Can be neglectful of important responsibilities and obligations
#282 Like to expose wrong-doing; willing to speak up and speak out
#283 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#284 Ambitious and hard working
#285 So focused on goals, mission, purpose that you can't relate to people
#286 Possibly abuse food (as compensation for feeling unloved)
#287 At worst, anxiety attacks, work burnout and nervous breakdowns
#288 Desire to find the perfect, ideal partner
#289 Fear you won't be able to survive or will be on the streets without support from your friends and family
#290 Are resilient; you can reframe disappointments and look to future possibilities for happiness
#291 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#292 Often struggle in your relationships because you are so private, independent and emotionally detached
#293 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#294 Can express your feelings especially well nonverbally, through your sensuality and sexuality
#295 You would sometimes like to be more independent and get in touch with your true desires and vitality
#296 Pride in ability to socially connect people and help others
#297 Feel a sense of entitlement to get their essential needs met too
#298 Judge their strong sexual urges/desires as "bad"
#299 Can fall in and out of love often, trying your best to avoid a boring life
#300 Feel most alive when tempting fate; can lead to crisis situations
#301 Can feel as though other people have what is missing in your life
#302 Can lack confidence in your social skills, especially when initiating contact with a romantic interest
#303 At worst, you are irresponsible, rebellious, seek constant variety and get involved with the wrong crowd
#304 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#305 Credentials, degrees, titles, awards, certifications, licenses, etc. are extremely important to have
#306 Are self-reliant and independent
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.