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 passive-aggressive rather than directly confronting
#29 Denying any personal vulnerability or weakness
#30 Winning important others over with kindness, charm and seduction
#31 Present a winning personality that people will admire
#32 Searching for the ideal (partner, job, body,...., life) that will compensate for what I feel is missing inside
#33 Seeking knowledge to explain life and feel safe
#34 Not recognizing that you even have needs
#35 Keeping life upbeat, exciting and enjoyable
#36 Naturally noticing who has the power and who's in control
#37 Cope with fear by acting strong (or smart) to win support and/or by acting sexy or coquettish to attract support
#38 Retreating to the safety of your imagination under stress
#39 Protecting the weak, innocent and disadvantaged
#40 Feeling superior (to those less deep and/or sensitive)
#42 Getting things "right" (your own inner critic berates you if you don't)
#43 Overusing imagination to fantasize about ideal situations
#44 Being ultra-responsible and reliable ("I must..., I ought to..., I should...")
#45 Minimizing hopes and expectations (that way you can't be disappointed)
#46 Suppressing anger, real feelings and "bad" impulses
#47 Can be extremely focused and work diligently
#48 Perceptiveness
#49 Altering and adapting yourself to be more likeable and lovable
#50 Manage time for maximum efficiency and productivity
#51 Explaining and justifying own inappropriate behavior (rationalizing)
#52 Detach from feelings to prevent emotional overwhelm
#53 Putting a positive reframe on negative experiences
#54 Being dutiful and aligning with others to feel safe
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to see the big picture and the implications of my actions and ideas
#56 The ability to remain a source of strength, stability, reliability and dependability for others despite extreme hardship or trying circumstances
#57 The ability to learn quickly
#58 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#59 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#60 The ability to take control of a bad situation (a failing business or government, for example) and turn it around
#61 The ability to move into focused action when known difficulties/problems arise
#62 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
#63 The ability to improve myself and my work over time (a commitment to excellence)
#64 The ability to empower and encourage others to be strong and take charge of their life
#65 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
#66 The ability to listen to people patiently, attentively and nonjudgmentally
#67 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#68 The ability to network, communicate and interact well in interpersonal/social situations
#69 The ability to cooperate, collaborate and create harmonious relationships with others
#70 The ability to put myself in someone else's shoes and consider their feelings
#71 The ability to keep personal information confidential (important for most occupations)
#72 The ability to comfort, support and empathize with others
#73 The ability to beautify any environment
#74 The ability to investigate, inquire and research
#75 The ability to listen objectively and non-judgmentally and give unbiased advise
#76 The ability to provide real care and support to others
#77 The ability to courageously take risks, try new things and overcome or circumvent obstacles
#78 The ability to bring people together
#79 The ability to protect, guard, defend and keep people safe from harm
#80 The ability to identify and capitalize on good ideas and turn them into profit
#81 The ability to invent new theories, models or systems to solve problems
#82 The ability to make people feel included and important
#83 The ability to quickly understand computers and technology
#84 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#85 The ability to sacrifice immediate, personal gratification for the greater good of all
#86 The ability to learn quickly and do many different things well (can be a blessing or a curse)
#87 The ability to accept and appreciate other people just the way they are
#88 The ability to act spontaneously and adapt quickly to changing situations
#89 The ability to praise people and make them feel good about themselves
#90 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#91 The ability to heed my conscience when making decisions
#92 The ability to create close, personal, meaningful relationships with people
#93 The ability to seek to understand myself deeply (and then help humanity do the same)
#94 The ability to create financial independence (because of my strong desire not to be dependent on anyone)
#95 The ability to size people up quickly and figure out their weaknesses
#96 The ability to listen well and empathize deeply with others
#97 The ability to exercise rational judgment and objectivity when making decisions
#98 The ability to see deep underlying principles of life and universal truths that escape most
#99 The ability to enforce policies and procedures and speak up against dishonesty/unfairness
#100 The ability to listen compassionately and allow people to feel understood
#101 The ability to feel things deeply and share the depths of my soul with others, warts and all
#102 The ability to work hard, persevere and do whatever it takes to succeed
#103 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#104 The ability to speak my mind and inspire others to do the same
#105 The ability to motivate, persuade, convince and inspire people
#106 The ability to juggle many roles and responsibilities in life (in my pursuit of having it all!)
#107 The ability to create and provide stability and security for others
#108 The ability to pick up the feelings of people around me (because of my emotional sensitivity)
#109 The ability to see other peoples' points of view and value differences of opinion
#110 The ability to sense danger and often prevent it from happening
#111 The ability to advocate and promote people or causes I am passionate about
#112 The ability to commit to those I care about and be loyal, dependable and responsible
#113 The ability to see the bright side of any problem or situation
#114 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#115 The ability to work well under pressure
#116 The ability to focus and concentrate fully when I'm on task
#117 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#118 The ability to plan and then execute the plan to achieve my lofty goals (I have big dreams!)
#119 The ability to communicate well and get along with all kinds of people (even difficult ones)
#120 The ability to fight for truth and justice and stand up for what I believe in
#121 The ability to look for the positive in any situation
#122 The ability to use good common sense and take a realistic, pragmatic approach to life
#123 The ability to stay focused on my dreams, goals and desires and anticipate good things happening for me
#124 The ability to detect when someone is being untruthful
#125 The ability to keep on top of things
#126 The ability to see life in a highly unique, otherworldly, idiosyncratic, and often spiritual way
#127 The ability to brainstorm and create multiple options to solve a problem
#128 The ability to adapt, accommodate, "go with the flow" and "live-and-let-live"
#129 The ability to explore the world of dreams and symbols and think holistically
#130 The ability to accept/appreciate differences and go with the flow
#131 The ability to bring enthusiasm, optimism, passion and fun to whatever work I do
#132 The ability to nurture and cultivate love and kindness in others
#133 The ability to synthesize vast amounts of information
#134 The ability to pull myself up by my own bootstraps
#135 The ability to see the good in others
#136 The ability to stay open-minded, inquisitive and intellectually curious
#137 The ability to notice flaws, discrepancies, inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions
#138 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#139 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#140 The ability to find humor in my own faults and foibles (and help others see humor in theirs)
#141 The ability to serve and support others and worthy causes
#142 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
#143 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#144 The ability to see the big picture and develop long-range strategic goals
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 looking for the ideal partner who doesn't recoil from your intensity, social awkwardness or shyness
#146 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#147 Can be haughty, snobbish, intellectually arrogant and condescending toward "inferior-minded" people
#148 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
#149 At worst, you become an apathetic, lifeless, spaced out zombie trudging through life, often with addictions
#150 Adapt and compromise yourself to look good and fit in
#151 Group involvement helps you to structure the use of your time better
#152 Are able to deal with difficult, even painful, situations by choosing to see the positive that can come from any situation
#153 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#154 Socially compare yourself with others; you're strongly identified with your social role
#155 Want success but worry about feeling overwhelmed and overstressed by too much responsibility
#156 Witty and very genuine
#157 A master networker and organizer who can bring people together that need each other's help
#158 Identify strongly with your image; can be show-offs
#159 Workaholism and strong identification with their work
#160 Can be tough also but prefer to use your beauty to protect yourself
#161 Help other people feel happy by sharing your deep gratitude and enjoyment of life
#162 Like to be seen with successful people to enhance their own social value
#163 Get angry when your partner withholds information from you during a fight/argument -- you want your partner to be direct and honest and not withhold their thoughts or emotions from you
#164 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#165 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#166 Fearful of losing your identity and becoming just like everybody else; you desire to be something bigger
#167 Desire to uphold and enforce rules for the good of all
#168 At worst, can be an eccentric, isolated weirdo who is prone to delusional, obsessive paranoid thinking
#169 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#170 Charming, upbeat, entertaining; a gracious host and hostess
#171 At worst, you can feel alone, lost, dissociated from others and yourself
#172 Can't stand being in confined places (like an elevator, crawl space) or confined by a relationship or job
#173 Polite and diplomatic; self-confident and ambitious
#174 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#175 Self-reliant and independent
#176 Tend to be a good conversationalist and advice giver
#177 You may like a more withdrawn type of partner that you can mold
#178 Enjoy sharing secrets with your partner and trusted allies and are excellent at keeping secrets too
#179 You like to get involved in groups that further social causes
#180 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#181 Long for a soulmate to come along and sweep you off your feet; to save you from an ordinary life
#182 Losing your job or assets, or an illness that stops you from working, can feel life threatening
#183 Can have voyeuristic tendencies and/or be sexually perverted
#184 At worst, can be obsessed with someone; stalking; fatal attractions
#185 Can focus intently on work or a cause you believe in wholeheartedly
#186 Usually are good at debating, analyzing, critiquing, investigating, researching, conceptualizing, etc.
#187 Truly want to have a partnership of equality where you don't feel the need to control and possess
#188 Can be rigid in their viewpoint
#189 Self-inhibited, repress your own wants/needs (and resent others for it)
#190 Tactful with good manners and a gracious way with people
#191 Can be self-righteous
#192 Can be self-centered, thoughtless, impatient, demanding and grumpy when feeling frustrated or deprived
#193 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#194 Take criticism very personally
#195 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
#196 Inner tension between social responsibility to others vs. a strong desire for excitement, adventure, fun
#197 Choose a safe career rather than risk doing what you love
#198 Can be powerful and self-assertive
#199 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#200 At worst, can become resigned, emotionally dead yet needy, depressed, angry and socially isolated
#201 Can be patient, understanding, curious and a great listener
#202 Get rebellious when people presume to know what you are thinking and feeling
#203 Can project your own unowned power onto another and then see that person as a threat
#204 Resent authority because you see it as unnecessary and just another restriction on your freedom
#205 At worst, can be highly self-critical, antisocial and depressed, living with your shame in isolation
#206 Can feel lost between hope and despair and take risks to get attention or increase emotional excitement
#207 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#208 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#209 Want to be liked and approved of by everyone
#210 Go after what you want
#211 At worst, get so emotionally distraught over love gone wrong that you kill yourself and/or your lover
#212 Can be extremely social, entertaining, humorous and fun-loving
#215 Child-like fear of not being able to make it on their own
#216 Attracted to those on their way up or socially influential
#217 Overly concerned about your social position; want to be one of the intellectual or creative elite
#218 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#219 Can be so out of touch with your true self that you don't even know what you want
#220 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#221 You can long for the ideal romantic union with a partner
#222 Seductive; desire to be valued, wanted and desired
#223 Can fear being trapped in a relationship so often move on once the rush of initial attraction wears off
#224 Turn on the charm and seductively focus on pleasing and lavishing attention on significant others
#225 Entertaining, optimistic, positive, vivacious and upbeat
#226 Disciplined and regimented
#227 Ambitious
#228 Desire to find the perfect, ideal partner
#229 Tend to demand loyalty and attention from your partner; can act parental or superior at times
#230 Can be ingratiating and flattering to win other people's affections (and ensure your survival)
#231 Can have a difficult time committing and tend to scatter their energy in every direction
#232 Easily get depressed and feel disillusioned when relationship problems come up
#233 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
#234 Can be idealistic, sacrificing for a cause you believe in that serves something beyond just yourself
#235 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#236 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#237 Responsible, willing to make sacrifices, detail-oriented, thrifty
#238 Healthy reformer qualities
#239 Excellent at pointing out angles, perspectives or viewpoints that others had not considered
#240 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#241 Like to be the center of attention, the head honcho, the big cheese
#242 Like to expose wrong-doing; willing to speak up and speak out
#243 Reluctant to take on visible leadership roles for fear of being criticized, judged, rejected or cracking up
#244 Can sometimes be fickle in fact and not just in mind; commitment can be difficult for you
#245 Disengage from your partner to be alone after an intense engagement, which can confuse your partner
#246 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#247 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#248 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#249 Can be materialistic and use money as bartering chips for power and control
#250 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#251 Often enjoy teaching, training, research, scholarship, sharing their knowledge and wisdom
#252 Affectionate, nurturing
#253 Extremely sensitive to rejection, disrespect and betrayal
#254 Seductive and alluring; crave yet fear intimacy
#255 Hard working, productive, time efficient, goal-oriented, pragmatic
#256 You develop a keen "appetite" for secondary sources of gratification as a substitute for true self-love
#257 Insecure, possessive and jealous (strong fear of abandonment)
#258 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#259 At worst, can be vindictive, promiscuous, jealous, exhibitionistic or even rageful
#260 Tend to avoid social contact; can feel alienated from others at times
#261 Fearful of standing out and consequently have difficulty striving for your own success
#262 Too intense for others
#263 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)
#264 When your marriage inevitably hits a difficult patch, you stay positive, talk, and work through it
#265 Are extremely loyal to and protective of people you care about
#266 Great at saving and investing money
#267 Often will stay on the periphery or the fringe of group involvement so you don't have to fully commit
#268 Have an interest in the group's welfare because you feel the group's welfare is connected to your own
#269 Work long hours to preserve their security and mitigate anxiety
#270 Keep up with what is going on in their community
#271 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#272 Are passionate about life
#273 Are capable of making new discoveries or introducing inventions or life changing theories, etc.
#274 Can discount basic self-preservation needs and tune mundane reality out in order to follow a dream
#275 Acts of service is one of your "love languages"
#276 Expect others to know what you need
#277 Overly concerned with getting credentials and judging people by their credentials (degrees, titles, etc.)
#278 Fastidious, picky and finicky
#279 Are likely a workaholic because independence and security are extremely important to you
#280 Good team players, get along well with others
#281 Want money and power to be able to insure your own well being and that of loved ones
#282 Fearing betrayal, you can cast aside a friend for even minor transgressions or oversights
#283 Like to be in high-profile positions; desire fame
#284 Can appear intimidating, arrogant or callous as a way to get people to not mess with you and, thus, not threaten or scare them
#285 Are self-reliant and independent
#286 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#287 An honest fight/argument that brings out the truth allows you to feel closer to your partner
#288 Orderly, organized, neat, clean
#289 Can have unrealistically high expectations of their partner to fit their ideal fantasy of a mate
#290 Inner tension between wanting to fit in, be accepted and belong yet still be special, unique and stand out
#291 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#292 At worst, are anxiety-ridden, clingingly dependent, self-disparaging and massively insecure
#293 Won't let down your guard or relax your control in a relationship until you know it is safe to do so
#294 Are sociable, generous, friendly and extremely honorable with those you love
#295 You can invite aggressive reactions to your belligerent reactions
#296 Desire recognition but fear being embarrassed, humiliated, ridiculed or rejected by probing eyes
#297 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#298 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#299 Like time alone. Can be balanced with regard to own needs vs. others' needs
#300 Can overspend
#301 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
#302 Set personal goals regularly and don't sweep problems under the rug
#303 Faithful and loyal
#304 Feel you need to have freedom and multiple options in life; can easily become frustrated without them
#305 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#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.