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 self-sufficient to limit dependency on others
#29 Intense focus on tasks, goals, achievement, and success
#30 Detach to observe life from an internally safe distance
#31 Being dutiful and aligning with others to feel safe
#32 Moving on to something better when stuck in pain
#33 Discerning the "right" thing to do (working hard, being honest, moderate, thrifty, etc.)
#34 Manage time for maximum efficiency and productivity
#35 Comparing self to others and judging self and others
#36 Having a strong sense of self and being self-assertive
#38 Being prepared emotionally for worst case situations
#39 Overusing imagination to fantasize about ideal situations
#40 Explaining and justifying own inappropriate behavior (rationalizing)
#41 Indirectly displacing anger through correcting errors and/or championing social causes
#42 Being undemanding
#43 Containing your own energy and anger
#44 Identifying the self with ever-changing feelings and moods
#45 Compartmentalize my life to protect privacy
#46 Naturally noticing who has the power and who's in control
#47 "Mirroring" others (matching mannerisms) in conversation to create wonderful rapport
#48 Focusing on, cueing for and sensing what others need
#49 Suppressing negative, unpleasant and unlikable feelings
#50 Imagining and engaging in interesting activities
#51 Repress feelings for maximum performance and results
#52 Seeing everyone else's point of view
#53 Imposing their will and truth on others (to stay in control)
#54 "Polarize," an NLP term meaning contrary/polar opposite thinking
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to move into focused action when known difficulties/problems arise
#56 The ability to exercise rational judgment and objectivity when making decisions
#57 The ability to sacrifice immediate, personal gratification for the greater good of all
#58 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#59 The ability to think systematically and approach problems carefully and methodically
#60 The ability to beautify any environment
#61 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
#62 The ability to cooperate, collaborate and create harmonious relationships with others
#63 The ability to work in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment calling for quick thinking/action
#64 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#65 The ability to accept and appreciate other people just the way they are
#66 The ability to look for the positive in any situation
#67 The ability to think logically and analytically (and make decisions that way)
#68 The ability to explore the world of dreams and symbols and think holistically
#69 The ability to believe in myself, think positively and dream big
#70 The ability to accumulate enormous amounts of varied information (I'm so curious!)
#71 The ability to work hard, persevere and do whatever it takes to succeed
#72 The ability to see the bright side of any problem or situation
#73 The ability to bring out the best in people by challenging them yet believing in them
#74 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#75 The ability to pull myself up by my own bootstraps
#76 The ability to mobilize and marshal people to help others in need
#77 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#78 The ability to see patterns and possibilities
#79 The ability to listen objectively and non-judgmentally and give unbiased advise
#80 The ability to mediate conflicts and disagreements between people; to harmonize
#81 The ability to cheer people up when they're down or just lighten the mood of others
#82 The ability to feel things deeply and share the depths of my soul with others, warts and all
#83 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of integrity and hard work ethic
#84 The ability to set, plan, organize and achieve goals
#85 The ability to keep on top of things
#86 The ability to bring people together to create community and a family-like environment
#87 The ability to create an ambiance of romance
#88 The ability to motivate, persuade, convince and inspire people
#89 The ability to organize resources, prioritize tasks and follow through on work projects
#90 The ability to tune in to my inner states, subconscious feelings and impulses
#91 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#92 The ability to notice what is illogical, inconsistent, impractical or inefficient
#93 The ability to synthesize vast amounts of information
#94 The ability to accept/appreciate differences and go with the flow
#95 The ability to lead discussion groups and build teams
#96 The ability to contemplate deeply, philosophize and understand abstract ideas and concepts
#97 The ability to investigate, inquire and research
#98 The ability to debate and critique
#99 The ability to encourage, uplift, inspire and empower people
#100 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#101 The ability to sense danger and often prevent it from happening
#102 The ability to praise people and make them feel good about themselves
#103 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#104 The ability to see the good in others
#105 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#106 The ability to create "works of art" (term used broadly) that are beautiful, poetic, touching
#107 The ability to help others grow and develop their potential
#108 The ability to create close, personal, meaningful relationships with people
#109 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of loyalty, duty and commitment
#110 The ability to analyze
#111 The ability to "learn more to earn more" -- I naturally want to stay on the cutting edge of breakthrough success technology
#112 The ability to comfort, support and empathize with others
#113 The ability to stay focused on my dreams, goals and desires and anticipate good things happening for me
#114 The ability to follow my heart, wherever it may lead
#115 The ability to produce positive change in the world (with my vision, compassion and strength)
#116 The ability to protect and help those that have been taken advantage of or mistreated
#117 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#118 The ability to build rapport and trust with anyone by being genuinely interested in them
#119 The ability to quickly understand computers and technology
#120 The ability to entertain others and make people laugh
#121 The ability to commit to those I care about and be loyal, dependable and responsible
#122 The ability to discipline myself, as necessary, to succeed
#123 The ability to remain a source of strength, stability, reliability and dependability for others despite extreme hardship or trying circumstances
#124 The ability to put people at ease with my even-keeled presence, calmness and patience
#125 The ability to enforce [fair] rules imposed on others and break [unfair] rules imposed on me
#126 The ability to network and make connections (with the goal of helping each other succeed)
#127 The ability to perceive, discern and mentally interpret information that escapes most people
#128 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
#129 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#130 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#131 The ability to inspect products, services, or processes to evaluate their quality or performance
#132 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#133 The ability to positively reframe any setback/disappointment as a great learning experience
#134 The ability to empower and encourage others to be strong and take charge of their life
#135 The ability to feel connected with others (and even one with the universe)
#136 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#137 The ability to work long and hard on anything that captures my interest/imagination
#138 The ability to enforce policies and procedures and speak up against dishonesty/unfairness
#139 The ability to brainstorm and create multiple options to solve a problem
#140 The ability to use Socratic questioning and scientific methodology
#141 The ability to identify and make use of available resources in ingenious ways
#142 The ability to take daring risks but based on practical intuition
#143 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
#144 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
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 have difficulty with social chit-chat and small talk, unless talking about your field
#146 At worst, can be voyeuristic, kinky, sexually perverted and/or isolate yourself from society
#147 Identify strongly with your image; can be show-offs
#148 The positive energy of group involvement invigorates and enlivens you
#149 Can show healthy anger
#150 Patient and forbearing
#151 Do whatever it takes to "win over" people, especially a romantic interest (won't take no for an answer)
#152 Are self-reliant and independent
#153 Keep your house well stocked with food, emergency supplies and creature comforts
#154 Like to expose wrong-doing; willing to speak up and speak out
#155 Inner tension between doing what you want versus doing what you feel you "should" do
#156 Witty and very genuine
#157 Get rebellious when people presume to know what you are thinking and feeling
#158 If you feel misunderstood or rejected in any way you can become quite emotionally distant
#159 You can long for the ideal romantic union with a partner
#160 Can sometimes be fickle in fact and not just in mind; commitment can be difficult for you
#161 Go after what you want
#162 Can be patient, understanding, curious and a great listener
#163 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#164 Resent authority because you see it as unnecessary and just another restriction on your freedom
#165 Have a large circle of friends that you share interests, activities and enthusiasms with
#166 Can't ask for what you need
#167 Workaholism and strong identification with their work
#168 A master networker and organizer who can bring people together that need each other's help
#169 Loving, attentive to others, generous
#170 Fear of scarcity
#171 Conscientious about planning for the future, for yourself and loved ones
#172 At worst, get so emotionally distraught over love gone wrong that you kill yourself and/or your lover
#173 Keep up with what is going on in their community
#174 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#175 Keep up with latest developments in their line of work
#176 Responsible and security conscious
#177 Fearful of losing your identity and becoming just like everybody else; you desire to be something bigger
#178 Often feel lonely, even when with others
#179 Fear you would not be loved if others knew how much self-doubt you have
#180 Faithful and loyal
#181 So focused on goals, mission, purpose that you can't relate to people
#182 Outgoing and sociable but like having a home base
#183 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#184 You would sometimes like to be more independent and get in touch with your true desires and vitality
#185 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#186 Often will stay on the periphery or the fringe of group involvement so you don't have to fully commit
#187 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#188 Set personal goals regularly and don't sweep problems under the rug
#189 Are resilient; you can reframe disappointments and look to future possibilities for happiness
#190 Can be ingratiating and flattering to win other people's affections (and ensure your survival)
#191 Are capable of making new discoveries or introducing inventions or life changing theories, etc.
#192 Meaningful objects, such as antiques or art, can appease romantic desires and longings
#193 Are looking for the ideal partner who doesn't recoil from your intensity, social awkwardness or shyness
#194 At worst, you become an apathetic, lifeless, spaced out zombie trudging through life, often with addictions
#195 Can be a materialistic and consummate consumer; like having the latest gadgets and trendy items
#196 Continually learning and into self-improvement
#197 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#198 Often enjoy teaching, training, research, scholarship, sharing their knowledge and wisdom
#199 Often focus on maintaining your home and the stability of your home life
#200 Fearful of standing out and consequently have difficulty striving for your own success
#201 Minor discomforts can seem unbearable --' room temp. too hot or cold, lighting to bright or dim, etc.
#202 You may like a more withdrawn type of partner that you can mold
#203 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#204 Want to make sure you always have what you need and aren't deprived, limited or constricted
#205 Feel drawn to anything or anyone that is unique, unusual, complex, mysterious, intense or beautiful
#206 Can fear being trapped in a relationship so often move on once the rush of initial attraction wears off
#207 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#208 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)
#209 Feel the need to prove yourself as anxiety about your social worth increases
#210 Often very loyal to family and friends; enjoy nurturing and caring for your own
#211 Have an interest in the group's welfare because you feel the group's welfare is connected to your own
#212 Overly concerned about your social position; want to be one of the intellectual or creative elite
#213 Alter and adapt yourself to meet others' needs but then fear rejection if you express your own needs
#214 At worst, can be an eccentric, isolated weirdo who is prone to delusional, obsessive paranoid thinking
#215 Tend to be lusty in love; can be competitive, impulsive and impatient too
#216 Like time alone. Can be balanced with regard to own needs vs. others' needs
#217 Can sometimes be indecisive about whether you want to belong to a group or not
#218 Fear your erratic, emotionally reactive defiance and lashing out has ruined your intimate connections
#219 Can expect preferential treatment for love and attention given to others
#220 Can be hard on your kids (if you have them) to toughen them up for the real world
#221 Can be tough also but prefer to use your beauty to protect yourself
#222 Are considerate and cooperative but have good boundaries; don't allow others to control or coerce you
#223 Fear social encounters that might bring your deficiency or "fatal flaw" to light and humiliate you
#224 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#225 Usually are good at debating, analyzing, critiquing, investigating, researching, conceptualizing, etc.
#226 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#227 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#228 Often drawn to academia or science (but not always); may become an expert in their field
#229 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#230 Can become passive-aggressive when you're frustrated at yourself or with unfair authority figures
#231 Charming, upbeat, entertaining; a gracious host and hostess
#232 Health conscious (exercise regularly, eat well, etc.)
#233 Withdraw into your lair because you easily feel drained by being around people too much
#234 Tend to question and test your partner's motives and actions in the beginning stages of the relationship
#235 Take criticism very personally
#236 Tend to demand loyalty and attention from your partner; can act parental or superior at times
#237 Want success but worry about feeling overwhelmed and overstressed by too much responsibility
#238 Consider your home as somewhat like a castle, island, fortress or barrier of safety to protect yourself against the dangers of the outside world
#239 Interested in physical and material well being
#240 Get along well with individuals and groups that are very different from each other
#241 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
#242 Won't let their guard down until you feel safe to do so, when you really trust and respect someone
#243 Often protect the weaker/downtrodden/disadvantaged members of society, especially when they're being taken advantage of, and try to empower them to be more self-reliant, confident and courageous
#244 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
#245 Group involvement helps you to structure the use of your time better
#246 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#247 May even take credit for others' work and/or exaggerate their success/fame/wealth
#248 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
#249 Can sometimes use food for emotional consolation or to mindlessly numb out
#250 Often love to cook for others
#251 Hold people to exacting standards
#252 Desire to uphold and enforce rules for the good of all
#253 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#254 Can surrender control and be genuinely soft, vulnerable and tender with your partner once you have won your partner's loyalty and affections and have no fear of being betrayed
#255 An honest fight/argument that brings out the truth allows you to feel closer to your partner
#256 Would make a great teacher, mathematician, scientist, consultant or computer programmer
#257 Have a lust for power and quickly notice who else has power when you are among a group of people
#258 Critically and obsessively compare yourself to others
#259 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#260 Can be fickle and cancel appointments if something more exciting or promising comes up
#261 Seek attention and even prestige by being popular or seen with the "in crowd"
#262 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#263 Need to be in control of your immediate environment and all resources
#264 Unconsciously yearning for the ideal partner perpetuates familiar feelings of lost love in childhood
#265 Inner tension between wanting to withdraw from life vs. wanting to participate fully in life
#266 Pursue sexual conquests subconsciously believing they will bolster your self-esteem; they don't
#267 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#268 Judge their strong sexual urges/desires as "bad"
#269 Possibly abuse food (as compensation for feeling unloved)
#270 Can be overly competitive and self-promoting
#271 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#272 Tend to collect things you never use "just in case you ever need it" and because you are chronically indecisive about what you should throw away and what you shouldn't so you keep everything
#273 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#274 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#275 Can be hypersensitive to criticism and devastated by being left out by a group of friends
#276 Dislike feeling burdened by your obligations and responsibilities; wish you could escape
#277 Can have anticipatory anxiety and fearful fantasies of worst-case scenarios
#278 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
#279 Like to be the center of attention, the head honcho, the big cheese
#280 Fastidious, picky and finicky
#281 Public image is all important
#282 Fear becoming dependent on others or having others dependent on you
#283 Work long hours to preserve their security and mitigate anxiety
#284 Often compare yourself with more "normal" people and feel either more deficient or more elite
#285 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#286 Can have intense romantic and sexual longings; easily get infatuated with a romantic interest
#287 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#288 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#289 Inner tension between wanting to connect with people vs. wanting to withdraw to be alone
#290 Often have a strong sex drive (which helps you get involved in and stick with a relationship)
#291 Polite and diplomatic; self-confident and ambitious
#292 Are sociable, generous, friendly and extremely honorable with those you love
#293 Help other people feel happy by sharing your deep gratitude and enjoyment of life
#294 Strong sense of social responsibility
#295 Easily get depressed and feel disillusioned when relationship problems come up
#296 At worst, can be vindictive, promiscuous, jealous, exhibitionistic or even rageful
#297 Like to be seen with successful people to enhance their own social value
#298 Overprotective
#299 Tend to worry and fret a great deal, especially about financial matters and your ability to survive
#300 Once you create powerful bonds of camaraderie with close friends, you can let your true feelings show
#301 Can be very open-hearted and merged with your partner at times
#302 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing