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 Taking control of everything and everyone
#29 Giving (praise, affection, compliments, help, etc.) to get (love)
#30 Seeing the flaws --' you have great critical powers
#31 Suppressing negative, unpleasant and unlikable feelings
#32 Looking for something and/or someone outside the self to believe in and put loyalty into
#33 Suppressing anger, real feelings and "bad" impulses
#34 Denying any personal vulnerability or weakness
#35 Keeping life upbeat, exciting and enjoyable
#36 Emphasizing uniqueness (which has the nasty side effect of distancing yourself from others and creating tension in relationships)
#39 Being self-sufficient to limit dependency on others
#40 "Mind reading" (you often assume you know what others are thinking and feeling)
#41 Dissociating from threatening events
#42 Resisting over-influence from the environment
#43 Imposing their will and truth on others (to stay in control)
#44 "Polarize," an NLP term meaning contrary/polar opposite thinking
#45 Meet challenges by being extremely adaptable -- I adjust my behavior and affect to meet expectations and succeed
#46 Being prepared emotionally for worst case situations
#47 Present a winning personality that people will admire
#48 Being ultra-responsible and reliable ("I must..., I ought to..., I should...")
#49 Vigilance and alertness; looking for hidden agendas
#50 Maintaining comfortable, predictable routines
#51 Overusing imagination to fantasize about ideal situations
#52 Natural Socratic method of questioning to get to truth
#53 Resilience --' bouncing back quickly after painful incidents
#54 Repress feelings for maximum performance and results
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to take initiative/action and get things done (and get things done quickly)
#56 The ability to praise people and make them feel good about themselves
#57 The ability to work long and hard on someone else's behalf
#58 The ability to feel things deeply and share the depths of my soul with others, warts and all
#59 The ability to enforce [fair] rules imposed on others and break [unfair] rules imposed on me
#60 The ability to help others grow and develop their potential
#61 The ability to follow my heart, wherever it may lead
#62 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#63 The ability to communicate with and care for animals (some Nines are gifted with animals)
#64 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
#65 The ability to affirm others and put them at ease
#66 The ability to work hard, persevere and do whatever it takes to succeed
#67 The ability to discipline myself to achieve my goals
#68 The ability to help people view life from a more universal, metaphysical perspective
#69 The ability to create peace and harmony between people (and even countries)
#70 The ability to listen compassionately and allow people to feel understood
#71 The ability to multitask and juggle many roles and responsibilities in life
#72 The ability to accumulate enormous amounts of varied information (I'm so curious!)
#73 The ability to learn quickly and do many different things well (can be a blessing or a curse)
#74 The ability to perceive, discern and mentally interpret information that escapes most people
#75 The ability to inspect products, services, or processes to evaluate their quality or performance
#76 The ability to anticipate wonderful things happening for me
#77 The ability to commit to those I care about and be loyal, dependable and responsible
#78 The ability to help people relax, see the big picture, and put things in perspective
#79 The ability to take control of a bad situation (a failing business or government, for example) and turn it around
#80 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#81 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
#82 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#83 The ability to give my word and honor it, come hell or high water!
#84 The ability to positively reframe any setback/disappointment as a great learning experience
#85 The ability to focus and concentrate fully when I'm on task
#86 The ability to encourage, uplift, inspire and empower people
#87 The ability to create financial independence (because of my strong desire not to be dependent on anyone)
#88 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#89 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#90 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#91 The ability to feel connected with others (and even one with the universe)
#92 The ability to see life in a highly unique, otherworldly, idiosyncratic, and often spiritual way
#93 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of loyalty, duty and commitment
#94 The ability to discipline myself, as necessary, to succeed
#95 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#96 The ability to contemplate deeply, philosophize and understand abstract ideas and concepts
#97 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#98 The ability to listen objectively and non-judgmentally and give unbiased advise
#99 The ability to bring people together
#100 The ability to go and go and go.... until I crash (like the Energizer bunny!)
#101 The ability to pull myself up by my own bootstraps
#102 The ability to interact well with people interpersonally/socially (I can be very charming)
#103 The ability to keep on top of things
#104 The ability to mediate conflicts and disagreements between people; to harmonize
#105 The ability to detect when someone is being untruthful
#106 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#107 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
#108 The ability to explore the world of dreams and symbols and think holistically
#109 The ability to create an ambiance of romance
#110 The ability to put enormous energy, passion and intensity into whatever I do
#111 The ability to experiment, explore, question and make discoveries
#112 The ability to see other peoples' points of view and value differences of opinion
#113 The ability to create "works of art" (term used broadly) that are beautiful, poetic, touching
#114 The ability to produce positive change in the world (with my vision, compassion and strength)
#115 The ability to read people well, build rapport, and make friends easily
#116 The ability to broadly comprehend a subject while penetrating it deeply (and in great detail!)
#117 The ability to provide real care and support to others
#118 The ability to invent new theories, models or systems to solve problems
#119 The ability to do what I say I will do
#120 The ability to see the big picture and develop long-range strategic goals
#121 The ability to adapt, accommodate, "go with the flow" and "live-and-let-live"
#122 The ability to empathize with people and console and reassure them
#123 The ability to work long and hard on anything that captures my interest/imagination
#124 The ability to pay careful attention to details
#125 The ability to entertain others and make people laugh
#126 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical)
#127 The ability to investigate, inquire and research
#128 The ability to accept/appreciate differences and go with the flow
#129 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
#130 The ability to understand what motivates people
#131 The ability to listen to people patiently, attentively and nonjudgmentally
#132 The ability to synthesize other peoples' ideas and present my own original ones
#133 The ability to keep my word and do what I say I will do
#134 The ability to identify and utilize all available resources at my disposal
#135 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#136 The ability to bring enthusiasm, optimism, passion and fun to whatever work I do
#137 The ability to protect and help those that have been taken advantage of or mistreated
#138 The ability to bring people together who I know could benefit one another
#139 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#140 The ability to notice flaws, discrepancies, inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions
#141 The ability to "learn more to earn more" -- I naturally want to stay on the cutting edge of breakthrough success technology
#142 The ability to improve myself and my work over time (a commitment to excellence)
#143 The ability to share my findings with others (for my joy and their knowledge)
#144 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
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 hard on your kids (if you have them) to toughen them up for the real world
#146 Public image is all important
#147 Can have fixated beliefs and paranoia about anyone who is not in alignment with your beliefs
#148 Stubborn refusal to give up your self-image of being someone special
#149 Keep up with latest developments in their line of work
#150 Once you have fallen in love with your partner, you can become codependent and/or jealous
#151 Can be very open-hearted and merged with your partner at times
#152 Get anxious when anything interferes with or disturbs your enjoyable rituals
#153 Acts of service is one of your "love languages"
#154 Often have a strong sex drive (which helps you get involved in and stick with a relationship)
#155 Can focus intently on work or a cause you believe in wholeheartedly
#156 Consider your home as somewhat like a castle, island, fortress or barrier of safety to protect yourself against the dangers of the outside world
#157 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
#158 Are charismatic, passionate and truthful
#159 Have too high expectations of self and others
#160 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#161 Stand up for what you believe in and fight for truth, fairness and justice
#162 Can be fairly conventional and conforming; you may not like to go beyond the limits
#163 Excellent social skills and great conversationalists
#164 Conscientious about planning for the future, for yourself and loved ones
#165 Get along well with individuals and groups that are very different from each other
#166 When your marriage inevitably hits a difficult patch, you stay positive, talk, and work through it
#167 Child-like fear of not being able to make it on their own
#168 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#169 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#170 Can be patient, understanding, curious and a great listener
#171 Subconsciously believe that enough pleasureful experiences and possessions will bring you happiness
#172 Can be self-centered, thoughtless, impatient, demanding and grumpy when feeling frustrated or deprived
#173 Passionate
#174 Start way more projects than you ever finish because of mental agitation and difficulty concentrating
#175 Want to make sure you always have what you need and aren't deprived, limited or constricted
#176 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#177 Feel a sense of entitlement to get their essential needs met too
#178 Are resilient; you can reframe disappointments and look to future possibilities for happiness
#179 Meaningful objects, such as antiques or art, can appease romantic desires and longings
#180 Are willing to confront people who take advantage of your kindness and charity
#181 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#182 Go after what you want
#183 Often love to cook for others
#184 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#185 Strong sense of social responsibility
#186 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#187 Can have a short attention span, easily get distracted and have trouble concentrating/getting focused
#188 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#189 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#190 You (particularly if you were a man) can try to give the impression of being macho, virile, manly and tough
#191 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#192 Get angry when your partner makes an important decision without consulting you first
#193 Stand by your true friends through thick and thin; will come to their defense in times of need
#194 Inner tension between wanting to withdraw from life vs. wanting to participate fully in life
#195 You don't even realize you've got no burning commitment to your own goals and personal needs
#196 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#197 Can have trouble setting your own goals and following through with your innermost intentions
#198 Can be powerful and self-assertive
#199 You think the threat is "out there" so you take on a strong persona to match any perceived threat
#200 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#201 At worst, can be highly self-critical, antisocial and depressed, living with your shame in isolation
#202 As you become less healthy you can become a scheming swindler, full of hot air and empty promises
#203 Have learned to temper your impulsivity and risk taking; take calculated risks now
#204 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#205 Test others to appraise your character, inner strength and fortitude
#206 Insecure, possessive and jealous (strong fear of abandonment)
#207 Can be self-righteous
#208 Since you can feel lost without a partner, you believe you find your personal identity by merging your life with your partner's; "my life" becomes "our life," but at the cost of my independence
#209 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#210 Minimalistic; get by with the bare essentials (like books, bookshelves, a computer & Sudoku puzzles!)
#211 Tend to take charge of your partner's life; want to possess him/her; feel the impulse to command/boss
#212 Subconsciously act warm and friendly towards others to disarm potential hostility
#213 Pain arises when your partner doesn't take an interest in you or your repressed, unmet needs/desires
#214 Continually learning and into self-improvement
#215 You sometimes have inner tension between wanting to merge vs. wanting to keep your autonomy
#216 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#217 Like to expose wrong-doing; willing to speak up and speak out
#218 Identify strongly with your image; can be show-offs
#219 Extremely social, friendly and outgoing
#220 Get rebellious when people try to tell you that you should give up dreaming and be more practical
#221 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#222 Outgoing and sociable but like having a home base
#223 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#224 May aggressively pursue and overcome all obstacles/objections when you really like and want someone
#225 You try to ensure that everyone around you or with you has a good time
#226 Underlying feelings of scarcity cause you to withdraw into privacy
#227 Interested in physical and material well being
#228 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
#229 Can be rigid in their viewpoint
#230 Are very protective of your partner
#231 Seductive and alluring; crave yet fear intimacy
#232 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#233 Are looking for the ideal partner who doesn't recoil from your intensity, social awkwardness or shyness
#234 At worst, anxiety attacks, work burnout and nervous breakdowns
#235 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#236 Act childish and egocentric when scared
#237 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)
#238 Inner tension between wanting to fit in, be accepted and belong yet still be special, unique and stand out
#239 At worst, you can feel alone, lost, dissociated from others and yourself
#240 Often drawn to academia or science (but not always); may become an expert in their field
#241 At worst, you can become selfish, anti-social, recklessly impulsive, short-tempered and self-destructive
#242 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#243 Fear you won't be able to survive or will be on the streets without support from your friends and family
#244 Have a wide-ranging curiosity and are likely multitalented
#245 Self-reliant and independent
#246 At worst, you are irresponsible, rebellious, seek constant variety and get involved with the wrong crowd
#247 Feel the need to prove yourself as anxiety about your social worth increases
#248 Critically and obsessively compare yourself to others
#249 Inner tension between wanting to comply with others' wishes vs. wanting to defy/assert independence
#250 Often feel lonely, even when with others
#251 May deceive yourself and others by projecting an affluent image
#252 Flattering, ingratiating, seductive
#253 Are passionate about life
#254 Long for a soulmate to come along and sweep you off your feet; to save you from an ordinary life
#255 Socially compare yourself with others; you're strongly identified with your social role
#256 Try to allure and impress a romantic interest with your charisma, magnetism, success and confidence
#257 Constantly analyze everything you do or say for fear of looking foolish or making a mistake
#258 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#259 May want the symbols of success (in the U.S. --' a fancy car; a nice, big house in the best neighborhood; designer clothes; name brands, etc.)
#260 With your great intuition, can have excellent social skills, social sensitivities and great manners
#261 Your underlying fear is that you won't be able to take care of yourself, won't have the inner resources, capability, power or life skills to manage if something goes wrong
#262 Have a large circle of friends that you share interests, activities and enthusiasms with
#263 Like to help others with their material and physical needs
#264 Can be depressed, paranoid and aggressive toward the very people you are looking to for security
#265 Can have intense romantic and sexual longings; easily get infatuated with a romantic interest
#266 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#267 Can be competitive with any rivals that might threaten your romantic relationship
#269 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#270 Responsible and security conscious
#271 Healthy reformer qualities
#272 Fearing betrayal, you can cast aside a friend for even minor transgressions or oversights
#273 At worst, can become resigned, emotionally dead yet needy, depressed, angry and socially isolated
#274 The positive energy of group involvement invigorates and enlivens you
#275 Can easily give away your power by becoming too accommodating to a group, a boss or a leader
#276 Procrastination
#277 Witty and very genuine
#278 Can see life as a struggle; may believe only the strong survive; can be hard-hearted, anti-social
#279 Can be excellent at investing money and creating stability/security for yourself and loved ones
#280 Minor discomforts can seem unbearable --' room temp. too hot or cold, lighting to bright or dim, etc.
#281 Overly concerned with getting credentials and judging people by their credentials (degrees, titles, etc.)
#282 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#283 Fastidious, picky and finicky
#284 Polite and diplomatic; self-confident and ambitious
#285 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
#286 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#287 Are self-reliant and independent
#288 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#289 Can lack confidence in your social skills, especially when initiating contact with a romantic interest
#290 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#291 Adapt and compromise yourself to look good and fit in
#292 Opinionated; believe you are the voice of the "truth"
#293 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#294 Inner tension between wanting to connect with people vs. wanting to withdraw to be alone
#295 You may like a partner to be strong and direct, to stand his/her ground against yourself
#296 Overly concerned about your social position; want to be one of the intellectual or creative elite
#297 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#298 Fear being left out or forgotten
#299 Feel the need to be the ideal gender role model for their culture
#300 Disciplined and regimented
#301 A master networker and organizer who can bring people together that need each other's help
#302 Keep a full social calendar but have contingency/back up plans just in case something falls through
#303 Can fall in and out of love often, trying your best to avoid a boring life
#304 Want money and power to be able to insure your own well being and that of loved ones
#305 Are often talkative and enjoy a good debate, especially about politics, the economy, sports or leadership
#306 Expressing feelings that occur in the moment is difficult without having time to think about them
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.