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 Feeling superior (to those less deep and/or sensitive)
#29 Perceptiveness
#30 Repress feelings for maximum performance and results
#33 Minimizing hopes and expectations (that way you can't be disappointed)
#34 Discerning the "right" thing to do (working hard, being honest, moderate, thrifty, etc.)
#35 Meet challenges by being extremely adaptable -- I adjust my behavior and affect to meet expectations and succeed
#36 Focusing on, cueing for and sensing what others need
#37 Vigilance and alertness; looking for hidden agendas
#38 Winning important others over with kindness, charm and seduction
#39 Taking control of everything and everyone
#40 Seeking knowledge to explain life and feel safe
#41 Identifying the self with ever-changing feelings and moods
#42 Being extremely loyal
#43 Denying any personal vulnerability or weakness
#44 Minimizing physical & emotional needs to preserve personal autonomy
#45 Being ultra-responsible and reliable ("I must..., I ought to..., I should...")
#46 Intense focus on tasks, goals, achievement, and success
#47 Being undemanding
#48 Giving (praise, affection, compliments, help, etc.) to get (love)
#49 Fitting in to society and working for common goals
#50 Cope with fear by acting strong (or smart) to win support and/or by acting sexy or coquettish to attract support
#51 Heightened imagination and positive, anticipatory thinking
#52 Pleasing, harmonizing and accommodating to avoid conflict
#53 Tuning in to inner states and feelings to actualize the self
#54 Imagining and engaging in interesting activities
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to help others grow and develop their potential
#56 The ability to work long and hard on someone else's behalf
#57 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical)
#58 The ability to work well with my hands, with tools and with possibly machinery
#59 The ability to speak my mind and inspire others to do the same
#60 The ability to offer hospitality
#61 The ability to keep personal information confidential (important for most occupations)
#62 The ability to focus and concentrate on a work task
#63 The ability to fight for truth and justice and stand up for what I believe in
#64 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#65 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of loyalty, duty and commitment
#66 The ability to observe life impartially and see it from multiple, abstract perspectives
#67 The ability to analyze
#68 The ability to focus and concentrate deeply on projects that interest me
#69 The ability to enforce policies and procedures and speak up against dishonesty/unfairness
#70 The ability to sacrifice immediate, personal gratification for the greater good of all
#71 The ability to accept enormous responsibility and solve difficult problems
#72 The ability to synthesize others' ideas and form my own
#73 The ability to ensure the welfare of those I care about
#74 The ability to praise people and make them feel good about themselves
#75 The ability to inspect, scrutinize and examine something carefully and thoroughly
#76 The ability to create and provide stability and security for others
#77 The ability to pull myself up by my own bootstraps
#78 The ability to see the big picture and develop long-range strategic goals
#79 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical!)
#80 The ability to anticipate wonderful things happening for me
#81 The ability to take initiative/action and get things done (and get things done quickly)
#82 The ability to brainstorm and create multiple options to solve a problem
#83 The ability to notice flaws, discrepancies, inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions
#84 The ability to remain a source of strength, stability, reliability and dependability for others despite extreme hardship or trying circumstances
#85 The ability to find humor in my own faults and foibles (and help others see humor in theirs)
#86 The ability to put enormous energy, passion and intensity into whatever I do
#87 The ability to contemplate deeply, philosophize and understand abstract ideas and concepts
#88 The ability to take control of a bad situation (a failing business or government, for example) and turn it around
#89 The ability to sacrifice my own needs for the benefit of someone I care to help
#90 The ability to entertain others and make people laugh
#91 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#92 The ability to work in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment calling for quick thinking/action
#93 The ability to perceive, discern and mentally interpret information that escapes most people
#94 The ability to tune in to my inner states, subconscious feelings and impulses
#95 The ability to beautify any environment
#96 The ability to affirm others and put them at ease
#97 The ability to think systematically and approach problems carefully and methodically
#98 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#99 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#100 The ability to endure hardships and difficult times (with my quiet strength and tenacity)
#101 The ability to work hard, persevere and do whatever it takes to succeed
#102 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#103 The ability to behave appropriately and diplomatically when out in public
#104 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#105 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
#106 The ability to plan (especially exciting things to do!)
#107 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
#108 The ability to synthesize vast amounts of information
#109 The ability to put myself in someone else's shoes and consider their feelings
#110 The ability to detect when someone is being untruthful
#111 The ability to identify and utilize all available resources at my disposal
#112 The ability to adapt well to sudden changes and shift gears quickly to stay on top of things
#113 The ability to listen to people patiently, attentively and nonjudgmentally
#114 The ability to mediate conflicts and disagreements between people; to harmonize
#115 The ability to believe in myself, think positively and dream big
#116 The ability to explore the world of dreams and symbols and think holistically
#117 The ability to provide real care and support to others
#118 The ability to identify and capitalize on good ideas and turn them into profit
#119 The ability to read people well; to understand their needs and motivations
#120 The ability to encourage, uplift, inspire and empower people
#121 The ability to bring people together who I know could benefit one another
#122 The ability to inspect products, services, or processes to evaluate their quality or performance
#123 The ability to lead discussion groups and build teams
#124 The ability to serve and support others and worthy causes
#125 The ability to work steadily and persistently toward my goals without giving up
#126 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
#127 The ability to see other peoples' points of view and value differences of opinion
#128 The ability to communicate well and get along with all kinds of people (even difficult ones)
#129 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#130 The ability to pick up the feelings of people around me (because of my emotional sensitivity)
#131 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of integrity and hard work ethic
#132 The ability to protect and help those that have been taken advantage of or mistreated
#133 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#134 The ability to juggle many roles and responsibilities in life (in my pursuit of having it all!)
#135 The ability to initiate, lead and take action to succeed
#136 The ability to go and go and go.... until I crash (like the Energizer bunny!)
#137 The ability to give my word and honor it, come hell or high water!
#138 The ability to protect, guard, defend and keep people safe from harm
#139 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#140 The ability to improve myself and my work over time (a commitment to excellence)
#141 The ability to make people feel included and important
#142 The ability to create an ambiance of romance
#143 The ability to experiment, explore, question and make discoveries
#144 The ability to network, communicate and interact well in interpersonal/social situations
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 Are very protective of your partner
#146 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#147 Great at organizing meetings, facilitating projects
#148 You like to get involved in groups that further social causes
#149 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#150 Want to be liked and approved of by everyone
#151 Can expect preferential treatment for love and attention given to others
#152 Can discount basic self-preservation needs and tune mundane reality out in order to follow a dream
#153 Can be self-destructive, impulsive and aggressive yet terrified of being without support
#154 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#155 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#156 Losing your job or assets, or an illness that stops you from working, can feel life threatening
#157 Embody the "life of the party" type who gets drunk and disorderly, especially when young and single
#158 Public image is all important
#159 Minimalistic; get by with the bare essentials (like books, bookshelves, a computer & Sudoku puzzles!)
#160 Are looking for the ideal partner who doesn't recoil from your intensity, social awkwardness or shyness
#161 Can be very open-hearted and merged with your partner at times
#162 Like to be in high-profile positions; desire fame
#163 Easily feel ashamed/frustrated for not being able to live up to your own vision of your ideal self
#164 Conscientious about planning for the future, for yourself and loved ones
#165 Possibly abuse food (as compensation for feeling unloved)
#166 Tend to retreat to the comfort and solitude of your home where you feel more safe and at ease
#167 Excellent social skills and great conversationalists
#168 Hard working, productive, time efficient, goal-oriented, pragmatic
#169 Like to be the center of attention, the head honcho, the big cheese
#170 Can be a reformer, advocate and/or crusader
#171 Like to help others with their material and physical needs
#172 So focused on goals, mission, purpose that you can't relate to people
#173 Would make a great teacher, mathematician, scientist, consultant or computer programmer
#174 Have learned to temper your impulsivity and risk taking; take calculated risks now
#175 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#176 Disciplined and regimented
#177 Interested in physical and material well being
#178 Get rebellious when people presume to know what you are thinking and feeling
#179 Can have explosive emotional reactions when your connection with important others is threatened
#180 Resent authority because you see it as unnecessary and just another restriction on your freedom
#181 Keep physically fit and healthy
#182 Strong fears of rejection and abandonment; you have serious doubts about your desirability
#183 Turn on the charm and seductively focus on pleasing and lavishing attention on significant others
#184 Fear being able to live up to the image you are projecting
#185 Subconsciously believe that enough pleasureful experiences and possessions will bring you happiness
#186 Stand by your true friends through thick and thin; will come to their defense in times of need
#187 Desire to uphold and enforce rules for the good of all
#188 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#189 Often love to cook for others
#190 Credentials, degrees, titles, awards, certifications, licenses, etc. are extremely important to have
#191 Excellent at pointing out angles, perspectives or viewpoints that others had not considered
#192 Can have fixated beliefs and paranoia about anyone who is not in alignment with your beliefs
#193 Inner tension between doing what you want versus doing what you feel you "should" do
#194 Alter and adapt yourself to meet others' needs but then fear rejection if you express your own needs
#195 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#196 Can be self-righteous
#197 Are self-reliant and independent
#198 Often drawn to academia or science (but not always); may become an expert in their field
#199 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
#200 You can lack a strong, unchanging sense of self and often live vicariously through others
#201 You try to ensure that everyone around you or with you has a good time
#202 Want to make sure you always have what you need and aren't deprived, limited or constricted
#203 Can focus intently on work or a cause you believe in wholeheartedly
#204 Can have a short attention span, easily get distracted and have trouble concentrating/getting focused
#205 Tend to be especially attracted to people who are distant or unavailable
#206 Feel drawn to anything or anyone that is unique, unusual, complex, mysterious, intense or beautiful
#207 Can be haughty, snobbish, intellectually arrogant and condescending toward "inferior-minded" people
#208 Inner tension between wanting to connect with people vs. wanting to withdraw to be alone
#209 Can be dependent on and obedient to clear direction from authorities in charge
#210 With your great intuition, can have excellent social skills, social sensitivities and great manners
#211 Affectionate, nurturing
#212 Like to know your partner's personal thoughts, feelings and desires, and like sharing their own
#213 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#214 Extremely sensitive to rejection, disrespect and betrayal
#215 Often very loyal to family and friends; enjoy nurturing and caring for your own
#216 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#217 You don't like having too many expectations or duties placed on you by the group
#218 Can be so out of touch with your true self that you don't even know what you want
#219 Can aggressively and relentlessly go after what you want (to keep anxiety repressed)
#220 Disengage from your partner to be alone after an intense engagement, which can confuse your partner
#221 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
#222 Overly concerned about how authority figures perceive you; feel the need to be well liked by them
#223 Identify strongly with your image; can be show-offs
#224 Like to have order in your life and get upset when your familiar surroundings get disrupted or disordered
#225 Faithful and loyal
#226 Obsessively think about their partner
#227 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#228 Enjoy letting loose, having a good time and hosting lavish social events for your friends
#229 At worst, can be an antisocial crackpot propounding your provocative, even anarchistic views to others
#230 Some can neglect relationships and/or health due to heavy workload
#231 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
#232 You avoid participating in group conflicts if at all possible
#233 Can have anticipatory anxiety and fearful fantasies of worst-case scenarios
#234 Often struggle in your relationships because you are so private, independent and emotionally detached
#235 Get anxious when anything interferes with or disturbs your enjoyable rituals
#236 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
#237 Keep your house well stocked with food, emergency supplies and creature comforts
#238 A master networker and organizer who can bring people together that need each other's help
#239 Judge their strong sexual urges/desires as "bad"
#240 Like to expose wrong-doing; willing to speak up and speak out
#241 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#242 Are passionate about life
#243 Orderly, organized, neat, clean
#244 Enjoy learning widely and broadly to understand what other experts in different fields have to say
#245 Can be a hypochondriac
#246 Can feel incapable of meeting the same standards that others in the group are capable of meeting and fear that your defectiveness will eventually be found out and you will be rejected by the group
#247 Substitute nonessential satisfactions (such as eating, watching TV, sleeping a lot, shopping, playing on the computer, daydreaming, collecting things, reading, puttering about the house) for essential satisfactions (aligning choices/behaviors with core values, inner sense of meaning/purpose, etc.)
#248 Want the best for everyone else as well as yourself
#249 Can be materialistic and use money as bartering chips for power and control
#250 Often focus on maintaining your home and the stability of your home life
#251 If alone without anyone to talk to or call you will refer to the voices of trusted others in your mind to get guidance and support when making decisions
#252 Go after what you want
#253 Once friends have proven themselves trustworthy, they are considered part of your inner circle
#254 Once you have fallen in love with your partner, you can become codependent and/or jealous
#255 Choose a safe career rather than risk doing what you love
#256 Can show healthy anger
#257 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#258 Sometimes you can unexpectedly leave/disappear for long periods of time without any notice
#259 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#260 Strong emphasis on fidelity
#261 Can get scattered, over-extended and over-committed
#262 Can be fickle and cancel appointments if something more exciting or promising comes up
#263 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#264 Often will stay on the periphery or the fringe of group involvement so you don't have to fully commit
#265 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#266 Usually are good at debating, analyzing, critiquing, investigating, researching, conceptualizing, etc.
#267 Can be overly competitive and self-promoting
#268 At worst, anxiety attacks, work burnout and nervous breakdowns
#269 Want to know everything about your partner -- body, mind and soul; no secret is too sacred
#270 Are capable of bringing passion, intensity and excitement to your intimate relationship
#271 Unrealistically high expectations, easily disappointed when others don't measure up
#272 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
#273 Tend to be lusty in love; can be competitive, impulsive and impatient too
#274 You may like a partner to be strong and direct, to stand his/her ground against yourself
#275 Possible eating disorders
#276 Not very adaptable; see things as black and white
#277 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#278 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#279 Fear you would not be loved if others knew how much self-doubt you have
#281 Know what you want out of life and don't get pulled off course by other people's agendas and desires
#282 Can be too self-contained, self-destructive, self-defeating, irresponsible and completely autonomous
#283 Cultivate whatever qualities valued others find appealing and desirable
#284 Can sometimes be indecisive about whether you want to belong to a group or not
#285 Charming, upbeat, entertaining; a gracious host and hostess
#286 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#287 Dislike inequality amongst people so strive for an egalitarian group structure --' no leaders, no followers
#288 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)
#289 Set personal goals regularly and don't sweep problems under the rug
#290 Are attracted to a strong, decisive, assertive partner that makes you feel more alive and secure but don't like it when your assertive partner is impatient or aggressive with you
#291 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#292 Help other people feel happy by sharing your deep gratitude and enjoyment of life
#293 Inner tension between wanting to fit in, be accepted and belong yet still be special, unique and stand out
#294 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#295 Your lust for life makes you prone to excess --' late nights, heavy entertaining, drinking, eating, etc.
#296 Can have unrealistically high expectations of their partner to fit their ideal fantasy of a mate
#297 Enjoy sharing secrets with your partner and trusted allies and are excellent at keeping secrets too
#298 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#299 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#300 At worst, can completely control and dominate your partner and isolate him/her from other people
#301 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#302 If fearful of your future safety, you can argue with your partner over money
#303 At worst, can be obsessed with someone; stalking; fatal attractions
#304 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#305 Are capable of making new discoveries or introducing inventions or life changing theories, etc.
#306 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
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.