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 Pleasing, harmonizing and accommodating to avoid conflict
#29 Work exceptionally hard and compete to be the best
#30 Feeling superior (to those less deep and/or sensitive)
#31 Being ultra-responsible and reliable ("I must..., I ought to..., I should...")
#32 Being self-controlled
#33 "Mismatch," an NLP term meaning I look for and notice what is NOT present in any experience -- what is missing
#34 Winning important others over with kindness, charm and seduction
#35 Doubt/mistrust others; Test other's loyalty
#36 Perceptiveness
#37 Detach to observe life from an internally safe distance
#38 Imagining and engaging in interesting activities
#39 Being strong, and forceful if necessary, to gain respect
#40 Denying any personal vulnerability or weakness
#41 Present a winning personality that people will admire
#42 Putting a positive reframe on negative experiences
#43 Discerning the "right" thing to do (working hard, being honest, moderate, thrifty, etc.)
#44 Focusing on, cueing for and sensing what others need
#45 "Mind reading" (you often assume you know what others are thinking and feeling)
#46 Detach from feelings to prevent emotional overwhelm
#47 Meet challenges by being extremely adaptable -- I adjust my behavior and affect to meet expectations and succeed
#48 Looking for something and/or someone outside the self to believe in and put loyalty into
#49 Minimizing hopes and expectations (that way you can't be disappointed)
#50 Having a high threshold for pain
#51 Emphasizing uniqueness (which has the nasty side effect of distancing yourself from others and creating tension in relationships)
#52 Maintaining comfortable, predictable routines
#53 Vigilance and alertness; looking for hidden agendas
#54 Moving on to something better when stuck in pain
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#56 The ability to identify and capitalize on good ideas and turn them into profit
#57 The ability to see other peoples' points of view and value differences of opinion
#58 The ability to believe in myself, think positively and dream big
#59 The ability to stay open-minded, inquisitive and intellectually curious
#60 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of integrity and hard work ethic
#61 The ability to sell, promote and market myself, my services, and my products
#62 The ability to help other types get in touch with their deeper feelings
#63 The ability to keep personal information confidential (important for most occupations)
#64 The ability to take initiative/action and get things done (and get things done quickly)
#65 The ability to move into focused action when known difficulties/problems arise
#66 The ability to inspect, scrutinize and examine something carefully and thoroughly
#67 The ability to read people well, build rapport, and make friends easily
#68 The ability to work steadily and persistently toward my goals without giving up
#69 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#70 The ability to "think outside the box" and envision exciting, creative and novel ideas
#71 The ability to commit to those I care about and be loyal, dependable and responsible
#72 The ability to plan and then execute the plan to achieve my lofty goals (I have big dreams!)
#73 The ability to think systematically and approach problems carefully and methodically
#74 The ability to protect people and create security and stability for them
#75 The ability to perceive, discern and mentally interpret information that escapes most people
#76 The ability to improve myself and my work over time (a commitment to excellence)
#77 The ability to feel connected with others (and even one with the universe)
#78 The ability to ensure the welfare of those I care about
#79 The ability to broadly comprehend a subject while penetrating it deeply (and in great detail!)
#80 The ability to courageously take risks, try new things and overcome or circumvent obstacles
#81 The ability to go and go and go.... until I crash (like the Energizer bunny!)
#82 The ability to accept/appreciate differences and go with the flow
#83 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
#84 The ability to create and provide stability and security for others
#85 The ability to enforce [fair] rules imposed on others and break [unfair] rules imposed on me
#86 The ability to protect and help those that have been taken advantage of or mistreated
#87 The ability to work well under pressure
#88 The ability to analyze
#89 The ability to bring out the best in people by challenging them yet believing in them
#90 The ability to beautify any environment
#91 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#92 The ability to debate and critique
#93 The ability to observe life impartially and see it from multiple, abstract perspectives
#94 The ability to advocate and promote people or causes I am passionate about
#95 The ability to positively reframe any setback/disappointment as a great learning experience
#96 The ability to express myself creatively through art such as music, painting, dance, etc.
#97 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#98 The ability to sense danger and often prevent it from happening
#99 The ability to explore the world of dreams and symbols and think holistically
#100 The ability to run my own business successfully
#101 The ability to sacrifice my own needs for the benefit of someone I care to help
#102 The ability to speak my mind and inspire others to do the same
#103 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#104 The ability to enforce policies and procedures and speak up against dishonesty/unfairness
#105 The ability to accumulate enormous amounts of varied information (I'm so curious!)
#106 The ability to synthesize other peoples' ideas and present my own original ones
#107 The ability to invent new theories, models or systems to solve problems
#108 The ability to conceptually understand the fundamental principles of how anything works
#109 The ability to protect, guard, defend and keep people safe from harm
#110 The ability to see patterns and possibilities
#111 The ability to focus and concentrate on a work task
#112 The ability to look for the positive in any situation
#113 The ability to remain a source of strength, stability, reliability and dependability for others despite extreme hardship or trying circumstances
#114 The ability to take control of a bad situation (a failing business or government, for example) and turn it around
#115 The ability to discipline myself to achieve my goals
#116 The ability to create "works of art" (term used broadly) that are beautiful, poetic, touching
#117 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)
#118 The ability to offer hospitality
#119 The ability to tune in to my inner states, subconscious feelings and impulses
#120 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
#121 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#122 The ability to help people relax, see the big picture, and put things in perspective
#123 The ability to adapt, accommodate, "go with the flow" and "live-and-let-live"
#124 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
#125 The ability to share my findings with others (for my joy and their knowledge)
#126 The ability to mediate conflicts and disagreements between people; to harmonize
#127 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#128 The ability to put myself in someone else's shoes and consider their feelings
#129 The ability to multitask and juggle many roles and responsibilities in life
#130 The ability to serve and support others and worthy causes
#131 The ability to feel things deeply and share the depths of my soul with others, warts and all
#132 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#133 The ability to empathize with people and console and reassure them
#134 The ability to provide real care and support to others
#135 The ability to communicate with and care for animals (some Nines are gifted with animals)
#136 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#137 The ability to initiate, lead and take action to succeed
#138 The ability to perform and play a role well
#139 The ability to exercise rational judgment and objectivity when making decisions
#140 The ability to see the bright side of any problem or situation
#141 The ability to affirm others and put them at ease
#142 The ability to see life in a highly unique, otherworldly, idiosyncratic, and often spiritual way
#143 The ability to fight for truth and justice and stand up for what I believe in
#144 The ability to contemplate deeply, philosophize and understand abstract ideas and concepts
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 Fear social encounters that might bring your deficiency or "fatal flaw" to light and humiliate you
#146 Stubborn refusal to give up your self-image of being someone special
#147 You may like a partner to be strong and direct, to stand his/her ground against yourself
#148 Passionate
#149 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#151 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#152 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#153 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#154 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#155 Stand by your true friends through thick and thin; will come to their defense in times of need
#156 Inner tension between social responsibility to others vs. a strong desire for excitement, adventure, fun
#157 Get along well with individuals and groups that are very different from each other
#158 Can be disillusioned and resentful of authority figures if they end up disappointing you in some way
#159 Get rebellious when people try to tell you that you should give up dreaming and be more practical
#160 Test limits and boundaries with your friends initially to see if they are loyal, honorable and trustworthy
#161 Great at saving and investing money
#162 Can have trouble setting your own goals and following through with your innermost intentions
#163 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
#164 Go after what you want
#165 Great at organizing meetings, facilitating projects
#166 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#167 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)
#168 Desire to find the perfect, ideal partner
#169 Can be seductive without even meaning to be
#170 Can be territorial about your possessions and get bent out of sorts if someone moves something of yours
#171 Can be a reformer, advocate and/or crusader
#172 As you become less healthy you can become a scheming swindler, full of hot air and empty promises
#173 Strong sense of social responsibility
#174 Self-reliant and independent
#175 Easily feel ashamed/frustrated for not being able to live up to your own vision of your ideal self
#176 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#177 Can have unrealistically high expectations of their partner to fit their ideal fantasy of a mate
#178 Can be so out of touch with your true self that you don't even know what you want
#179 Pain arises when your partner doesn't take an interest in you or your repressed, unmet needs/desires
#180 Often enjoy teaching, training, research, scholarship, sharing their knowledge and wisdom
#181 Often drawn to academia or science (but not always); may become an expert in their field
#182 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#183 Responsible and security conscious
#184 Can unconsciously recreate childhood losses in adulthood through reckless behavior
#185 If you feel misunderstood or rejected in any way you can become quite emotionally distant
#186 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#187 Can be hard on your kids (if you have them) to toughen them up for the real world
#188 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
#189 At worst, can be voyeuristic, kinky, sexually perverted and/or isolate yourself from society
#190 Strong emphasis on fidelity
#191 Outgoing and sociable but like having a home base
#192 At worst, you can feel alone, lost, dissociated from others and yourself
#193 Seek adulation and recognition from others
#194 Consider your home as somewhat like a castle, island, fortress or barrier of safety to protect yourself against the dangers of the outside world
#195 Can aggressively and relentlessly go after what you want (to keep anxiety repressed)
#196 Hypochondria possible
#197 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#198 Set personal goals regularly and don't sweep problems under the rug
#199 You hate your partner making demands of you and will often be stubborn as a mule, or withdraw silently, or go along with the request outwardly to avoid conflict but inwardly be annoyed/mad
#200 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#201 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.)
#202 Fear becoming dependent on others or having others dependent on you
#203 Public image is all important
#204 Can become passive-aggressive when you're frustrated at yourself or with unfair authority figures
#205 Like to be in high-profile positions; desire fame
#206 Inner tension between wanting to withdraw from life vs. wanting to participate fully in life
#207 Continually learning and into self-improvement
#208 Feel drawn to anything or anyone that is unique, unusual, complex, mysterious, intense or beautiful
#209 Can be depressed, paranoid and aggressive toward the very people you are looking to for security
#210 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#211 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#212 Get angry when your partner makes an important decision without consulting you first
#213 Feel the need to be the ideal gender role model for their culture
#214 You try to ensure that everyone around you or with you has a good time
#215 Are self-reliant and independent
#216 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#217 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#218 Are likely a workaholic because independence and security are extremely important to you
#219 Can lack confidence in your social skills, especially when initiating contact with a romantic interest
#220 Can fall in and out of love often, trying your best to avoid a boring life
#221 Losing your job or assets, or an illness that stops you from working, can feel life threatening
#222 Dislike feeling burdened by your obligations and responsibilities; wish you could escape
#223 Can be idealistic, sacrificing for a cause you believe in that serves something beyond just yourself
#224 Extremely social, friendly and outgoing
#225 Charismatic and charming; outgoing and personable
#226 Can be overly protective of your time, money, space and energy output
#227 Critically and obsessively compare yourself to others
#228 Can be tender, vulnerable and sweet but also competitive, demanding, aggressive and pushy
#229 Have trouble taking time off from work, relaxing or even slowing down
#230 Know what you want out of life and don't get pulled off course by other people's agendas and desires
#231 Socially compare yourself with others; you're strongly identified with your social role
#232 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#233 Are passionate about life
#234 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#235 Too intense for others
#236 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#237 Responsible, willing to make sacrifices, detail-oriented, thrifty
#238 Good at planning everything out
#239 Can be self-deprecating as a way to fit in and deflect their inner feelings of envy and defectiveness
#240 Subconsciously act warm and friendly towards others to disarm potential hostility
#241 Can be extremely social, entertaining, humorous and fun-loving
#242 Are capable of making new discoveries or introducing inventions or life changing theories, etc.
#243 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
#244 Enjoy sharing secrets with your partner and trusted allies and are excellent at keeping secrets too
#245 Alter your behavior in any way necessary to keep your partner interested in you
#246 Anxiety, worry, physical tension
#247 Group involvement helps you to structure the use of your time better
#248 At worst, can be an eccentric, isolated weirdo who is prone to delusional, obsessive paranoid thinking
#249 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
#250 Can be haughty, snobbish, intellectually arrogant and condescending toward "inferior-minded" people
#251 Do whatever it takes to "win over" people, especially a romantic interest (won't take no for an answer)
#252 Can zone out mentally and disengage emotionally while still remaining physically present/involved
#253 Ambitious and hard working
#254 Identify strongly with your image; can be show-offs
#255 Affectionate, nurturing
#256 Can express your feelings especially well nonverbally, through your sensuality and sexuality
#257 Start way more projects than you ever finish because of mental agitation and difficulty concentrating
#258 At worst, can be abusive, vengeful, sadistic or even commit crimes of passion
#259 So focused on goals, mission, purpose that you can't relate to people
#260 You (especially if you were a woman) play up your attractiveness as a way of attracting a partner
#261 Tactful with good manners and a gracious way with people
#262 Excellent at connecting people together for their mutual benefit
#263 Are capable of bringing passion, intensity and excitement to your intimate relationship
#264 Provide financial security and stability to others
#265 You (particularly if you were a man) can try to give the impression of being macho, virile, manly and tough
#266 You don't like having too many expectations or duties placed on you by the group
#267 Can be ingratiating and flattering to win other people's affections (and ensure your survival)
#268 Truly want to have a partnership of equality where you don't feel the need to control and possess
#269 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#270 Often love to cook for others
#271 Strong fears of rejection and abandonment; you have serious doubts about your desirability
#272 Hold people to exacting standards
#273 Subconsciously rationalize that if someone loves you for your beauty then when they find out what a nervous wreck underneath you are, they might still keep you because they love you already anyway
#274 Self-inhibited, repress your own wants/needs (and resent others for it)
#275 You avoid participating in group conflicts if at all possible
#276 You would sometimes like to be more independent and get in touch with your true desires and vitality
#277 Can't ask for what you need
#278 Loving, attentive to others, generous
#279 Can be patient, understanding, curious and a great listener
#280 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#281 Help other people feel happy by sharing your deep gratitude and enjoyment of life
#282 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#283 Can be self-centered, thoughtless, impatient, demanding and grumpy when feeling frustrated or deprived
#284 Inner tension between wanting to connect with people vs. wanting to withdraw to be alone
#285 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#286 Want to be liked and approved of by everyone
#287 An honest fight/argument that brings out the truth allows you to feel closer to your partner
#288 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#289 Neglect primary needs (spiritual) -- go for secondary gratifications (material) as compensation for not pursuing your real desires, but not without some repressed underlying anxiety and anger
#290 Overly concerned about your social position; want to be one of the intellectual or creative elite
#291 May aggressively pursue and overcome all obstacles/objections when you really like and want someone
#292 Have an interest in the group's welfare because you feel the group's welfare is connected to your own
#293 Once friends have proven themselves trustworthy, they are considered part of your inner circle
#294 Tend to demand loyalty and attention from your partner; can act parental or superior at times
#295 Like to expose wrong-doing; willing to speak up and speak out
#296 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#297 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#298 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#299 Can overspend
#300 You develop a keen "appetite" for secondary sources of gratification as a substitute for true self-love
#301 Like to be seen with successful people to enhance their own social value
#302 Can focus intently on work or a cause you believe in wholeheartedly
#303 Can show healthy anger
#304 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
#305 Opinionated; believe you are the voice of the "truth"
#306 Black and white thinking can cause you to hold grudges against people for small disagreements
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.