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 Present a winning personality that people will admire
#29 Having a high threshold for pain
#30 Winning important others over with kindness, charm and seduction
#31 Conserving energy and withdrawing to refuel
#32 Identifying the self with ever-changing feelings and moods
#33 Imposing their will and truth on others (to stay in control)
#34 Minimizing hopes and expectations (that way you can't be disappointed)
#35 Altering and adapting yourself to be more likeable and lovable
#36 Being extremely loyal
#37 Detach to observe life from an internally safe distance
#38 Imagining and engaging in interesting activities
#39 Being prepared emotionally for worst case situations
#40 Being dutiful and aligning with others to feel safe
#41 Putting a positive reframe on negative experiences
#42 Keeping life upbeat, exciting and enjoyable
#43 Being undemanding
#44 Not recognizing that you even have needs
#45 Being passive-aggressive rather than directly confronting
#46 Overusing imagination to fantasize about ideal situations
#47 Searching for the ideal (partner, job, body,...., life) that will compensate for what I feel is missing inside
#48 Suppressing anger, real feelings and "bad" impulses
#49 Know how to present something in a compelling and acceptable way
#50 Can be extremely focused and work diligently
#51 Minimizing physical & emotional needs to preserve personal autonomy
#52 Being self-controlled
#53 Denying any personal vulnerability or weakness
#54 Vigilance and alertness; looking for hidden agendas
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to listen objectively and non-judgmentally and give unbiased advise
#56 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#57 The ability to discipline myself to achieve my goals
#58 The ability to see deep underlying principles of life and universal truths that escape most
#59 The ability to sacrifice my own needs for the benefit of someone I care to help
#60 The ability to feel things deeply and share the depths of my soul with others, warts and all
#61 The ability to see other peoples' points of view and value differences of opinion
#62 The ability to learn quickly and do many different things well (can be a blessing or a curse)
#63 The ability to listen well and empathize deeply with others
#64 The ability to multitask (example: ride lifecycle, watch news, read newspaper (business section first?), and network or do business on the cell phone..... at 5:00 am)
#65 The ability to move into focused action when known difficulties/problems arise
#66 The ability to behave appropriately and diplomatically when out in public
#67 The ability to create peace and harmony between people (and even countries)
#68 The ability to "think outside the box" and envision exciting, creative and novel ideas
#69 The ability to contemplate deeply, philosophize and understand abstract ideas and concepts
#70 The ability to cooperate and collaborate with others as part of a team with a common goal
#71 The ability to communicate with and care for animals (some Nines are gifted with animals)
#72 The ability to cooperate, collaborate and create harmonious relationships with others
#73 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#74 The ability to use good common sense and take a realistic, pragmatic approach to life
#75 The ability to create and provide stability and security for others
#76 The ability to tune in to my inner states, subconscious feelings and impulses
#77 The ability to ensure the welfare of those I care about
#78 The ability to accept/appreciate differences and go with the flow
#79 The ability to keep my word and do what I say I will do
#80 The ability to work hard, persevere and do whatever it takes to succeed
#81 The ability to seek to understand myself deeply (and then help humanity do the same)
#82 The ability to work long and hard on someone else's behalf
#83 The ability to think systematically and approach problems carefully and methodically
#84 The ability to protect people and create security and stability for them
#85 The ability to see the good in others
#86 The ability to put people at ease with my even-keeled presence, calmness and patience
#87 The ability to communicate well and get along with all kinds of people (even difficult ones)
#88 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#89 The ability to plan (especially exciting things to do!)
#90 The ability to work long and hard on anything that captures my interest/imagination
#91 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#92 The ability to motivate, persuade, convince and inspire people
#93 The ability to work well under pressure
#94 The ability to remain a source of strength, stability, reliability and dependability for others despite extreme hardship or trying circumstances
#95 The ability to help others grow and develop their potential
#96 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#97 The ability to feel connected with others (and even one with the universe)
#98 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#99 The ability to give my word and honor it, come hell or high water!
#100 The ability to protect, guard, defend and keep people safe from harm
#101 The ability to mediate conflicts and disagreements between people; to harmonize
#102 The ability to identify and utilize all available resources at my disposal
#103 The ability to experiment, explore, question and make discoveries
#104 The ability to synthesize other peoples' ideas and present my own original ones
#105 The ability to investigate, inquire and research
#106 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#107 The ability to bring people together to create community and a family-like environment
#108 The ability to bring people together who I know could benefit one another
#109 The ability to experiment, investigate, explore and discover (I'm insatiably curious!)
#110 The ability to bring enthusiasm, optimism, passion and fun to whatever work I do
#111 The ability to speak my mind and inspire others to do the same
#112 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#113 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
#114 The ability to network and make connections (with the goal of helping each other succeed)
#115 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#116 The ability to inspect, scrutinize and examine something carefully and thoroughly
#117 The ability to identify and capitalize on good ideas and turn them into profit
#118 The ability to focus and concentrate on a work task
#119 The ability to accept and appreciate other people just the way they are
#120 The ability to look for and find meaning in every experience, especially the painful ones
#121 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#122 The ability to notice what is illogical, inconsistent, impractical or inefficient
#123 The ability to offer hospitality
#124 The ability to take initiative/action and get things done (and get things done quickly)
#125 The ability to positively reframe any setback/disappointment as a great learning experience
#126 The ability to keep personal information confidential (important for most occupations)
#127 The ability to help other types get in touch with their deeper feelings
#128 The ability to direct my own life and not be swayed, influenced or coerced by others
#129 The ability to put enormous energy, passion and intensity into whatever I do
#130 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#131 The ability to see the good in others even when they don't see it in themselves
#132 The ability to lead discussion groups and build teams
#133 The ability to act spontaneously and adapt quickly to changing situations
#134 The ability to synthesize others' ideas and form my own
#135 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
#136 The ability to run my own business successfully
#137 The ability to perceive, discern and mentally interpret information that escapes most people
#138 The ability to create "works of art" (term used broadly) that are beautiful, poetic, touching
#139 The ability to help people relax, see the big picture, and put things in perspective
#140 The ability to sell, promote and market myself, my services, and my products
#141 The ability to stay open-minded, inquisitive and intellectually curious
#142 The ability to bring people together
#143 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of integrity and hard work ethic
#144 The ability to advocate and promote people or causes I am passionate about
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 Ambitious and hard working
#146 Often very loyal to family and friends; enjoy nurturing and caring for your own
#147 Excellent at pointing out angles, perspectives or viewpoints that others had not considered
#148 Excellent social skills and great conversationalists
#149 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
#150 Get rebellious when people try to tell you that you should give up dreaming and be more practical
#151 Good at planning everything out
#152 Inner tension between wanting to withdraw from life vs. wanting to participate fully in life
#153 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#154 Desire to uphold and enforce rules for the good of all
#155 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#156 Want the best for everyone else as well as yourself
#157 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#158 Polite and diplomatic; self-confident and ambitious
#159 Are extremely loyal to and protective of people you care about
#160 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#161 Have hidden expectations of love being returned
#162 Great at saving and investing money
#163 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#164 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#165 Can be dependent on and obedient to clear direction from authorities in charge
#166 Can be extremely devoted, big-hearted and loving once you trust their partner
#167 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#168 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#169 Can't ask for what you need
#170 Hard working, productive, time efficient, goal-oriented, pragmatic
#171 Often drawn to politics and/or journalism
#172 Meaningful objects, such as antiques or art, can appease romantic desires and longings
#173 Know what you want out of life and don't get pulled off course by other people's agendas and desires
#174 Are charismatic, passionate and truthful
#175 Can sometimes use food for emotional consolation or to mindlessly numb out
#176 Need lots of privacy and your own space
#177 Inner tension between wanting to connect with people vs. wanting to withdraw to be alone
#178 Overly concerned with getting credentials and judging people by their credentials (degrees, titles, etc.)
#179 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#180 Expressing feelings that occur in the moment is difficult without having time to think about them
#181 You would sometimes like to be more independent and get in touch with your true desires and vitality
#182 Help other people feel happy by sharing your deep gratitude and enjoyment of life
#183 Can be self-deprecating, act vulnerable and bid to be rescued
#184 Seductive and alluring; crave yet fear intimacy
#185 Are capable of bringing passion, intensity and excitement to your intimate relationship
#186 Feel you need to have freedom and multiple options in life; can easily become frustrated without them
#187 Ambitious
#188 Healthy reformer qualities
#189 Self-reliant and independent
#190 Can get anxious and panicky when you think about losing your freedom
#191 Can be ingratiating and flattering to win other people's affections (and ensure your survival)
#192 Fearful of losing your identity and becoming just like everybody else; you desire to be something bigger
#193 Tend to be a good conversationalist and advice giver
#194 Do whatever it takes to "win over" people, especially a romantic interest (won't take no for an answer)
#195 Desire to find the perfect, ideal partner
#196 Choose a safe career rather than risk doing what you love
#197 Passionate
#198 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#199 Like to be the center of attention, the head honcho, the big cheese
#200 Want to be envied for having a picture perfect relationship with a successful, attractive, prestigious mate
#201 At worst, can completely control and dominate your partner and isolate him/her from other people
#202 An honest fight/argument that brings out the truth allows you to feel closer to your partner
#203 At worst, fear others loathe and condemn you because others can read your weird thoughts
#204 Crave yet fear intimacy due to hidden feelings of undesirability
#205 At worst, can be an antisocial crackpot propounding your provocative, even anarchistic views to others
#206 Underlying feelings of scarcity cause you to withdraw into privacy
#207 Keep up with latest developments in their line of work
#208 Disciplined and regimented
#209 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)
#210 Inner tension between wanting to act on their good intentions vs. not wanting to give up their freedom
#211 Keep a full social calendar but have contingency/back up plans just in case something falls through
#212 Act childish and egocentric when scared
#213 Strong emphasis on fidelity
#214 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#215 Your lust for life makes you prone to excess --' late nights, heavy entertaining, drinking, eating, etc.
#216 Are passionate about life
#217 Affectionate, nurturing
#218 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
#219 Not very adaptable; see things as black and white
#220 Allow people to mistake your outer appearance and sexual appeal for your inner self
#221 Tend to be lusty in love; can be competitive, impulsive and impatient too
#222 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.)
#223 Judge their strong sexual urges/desires as "bad"
#224 Have a wide-ranging curiosity and are likely multitalented
#225 At worst, you can feel alone, lost, dissociated from others and yourself
#226 Flattering, ingratiating, seductive
#227 At worst, you can be an intimidating bully, threatening thief and/or an uncaring megalomaniac
#228 Are often talkative and enjoy a good debate, especially about politics, the economy, sports or leadership
#229 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#230 Like time alone. Can be balanced with regard to own needs vs. others' needs
#231 Consider your home as somewhat like a castle, island, fortress or barrier of safety to protect yourself against the dangers of the outside world
#232 Easily get depressed and feel disillusioned when relationship problems come up
#233 Excellent social and interpersonal skills; great networker
#234 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#235 Can unconsciously recreate childhood losses in adulthood through reckless behavior
#236 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
#237 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#238 Group involvement helps you to structure the use of your time better
#239 Losing your job or assets, or an illness that stops you from working, can feel life threatening
#240 Procrastination
#241 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#242 Test limits and boundaries with your friends initially to see if they are loyal, honorable and trustworthy
#243 Strong sense of social responsibility
#244 Can be self-centered, thoughtless, impatient, demanding and grumpy when feeling frustrated or deprived
#245 Often have a strong sex drive (which helps you get involved in and stick with a relationship)
#246 Tend to avoid social contact; can feel alienated from others at times
#247 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
#248 Can bolster up your image to compensate for social insecurities: dressing up to the nines, having a unique social style/presentation, being glamorous but a little aloof, having elite membership, etc.
#249 Enjoy sharing secrets with your partner and trusted allies and are excellent at keeping secrets too
#250 May deceive yourself and others by projecting an affluent image
#251 Loving, attentive to others, generous
#252 Can be a workaholic
#253 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#254 Responsible, willing to make sacrifices, detail-oriented, thrifty
#255 Can sometimes be fickle in fact and not just in mind; commitment can be difficult for you
#256 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
#257 Can be hypersensitive to criticism and devastated by being left out by a group of friends
#258 Won't let down your guard or relax your control in a relationship until you know it is safe to do so
#259 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#260 You don't like having too many expectations or duties placed on you by the group
#261 Seductive; desire to be valued, wanted and desired
#262 Can be fickle and cancel appointments if something more exciting or promising comes up
#263 Can have trouble setting your own goals and following through with your innermost intentions
#264 Can project your own unowned power onto another and then see that person as a threat
#265 Having prestige and a good reputation is very important
#266 Maintain social standards of appropriateness at all times, even when speaking out is necessary
#267 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#268 Pride in ability to socially connect people and help others
#269 Act strong and/or seductive but really feel insecure, fearful and self-doubting.
#270 You have great self-respect; if you are ever betrayed, you will cut that person out of your life
#271 Can become passive-aggressive when you're frustrated at yourself or with unfair authority figures
#272 The positive energy of group involvement invigorates and enlivens you
#273 Can be self-righteous
#274 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#275 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#276 Credentials, degrees, titles, awards, certifications, licenses, etc. are extremely important to have
#277 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#278 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#279 Keep up with what is going on in their community
#280 Take criticism very personally
#281 Can lack confidence in your social skills, especially when initiating contact with a romantic interest
#282 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#283 Outgoing and sociable but like having a home base
#284 Often focus on maintaining your home and the stability of your home life
#285 Often enjoy teaching, training, research, scholarship, sharing their knowledge and wisdom
#286 Can envy or resent the very qualities in your mate you originally admired or wanted in yourself
#287 Public image is all important
#288 If you feel misunderstood or rejected in any way you can become quite emotionally distant
#289 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#290 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#291 Can be excellent at investing money and creating stability/security for yourself and loved ones
#292 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#293 Charming, upbeat, entertaining; a gracious host and hostess
#294 Have a large circle of friends that you share interests, activities and enthusiasms with
#295 Can be tough also but prefer to use your beauty to protect yourself
#296 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#297 Can see life as a struggle; may believe only the strong survive; can be hard-hearted, anti-social
#298 You develop a keen "appetite" for secondary sources of gratification as a substitute for true self-love
#299 Obsessively think about their partner
#300 Unconsciously yearning for the ideal partner perpetuates familiar feelings of lost love in childhood
#301 Can have unrealistically high expectations of their partner to fit their ideal fantasy of a mate
#302 Possibly abuse food (as compensation for feeling unloved)
#303 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#304 Can fall in and out of love often, trying your best to avoid a boring life
#305 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
#306 Go after what you want
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.