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 Protecting the weak, innocent and disadvantaged
#29 Winning important others over with kindness, charm and seduction
#30 Meet challenges by being extremely adaptable -- I adjust my behavior and affect to meet expectations and succeed
#31 Being fearless, tenacious, decisive and authoritative
#32 Searching for the ideal (partner, job, body,...., life) that will compensate for what I feel is missing inside
#33 Manage time for maximum efficiency and productivity
#34 Maintaining comfortable, predictable routines
#35 Discerning the "right" thing to do (working hard, being honest, moderate, thrifty, etc.)
#36 Compartmentalize my life to protect privacy
#37 Detach to observe life from an internally safe distance
#38 Identifying the self with ever-changing feelings and moods
#39 Can be extremely focused and work diligently
#40 Fitting in to society and working for common goals
#41 Resilience --' bouncing back quickly after painful incidents
#42 Getting things "right" (your own inner critic berates you if you don't)
#43 Looking for something and/or someone outside the self to believe in and put loyalty into
#44 Suppressing negative, unpleasant and unlikable feelings
#45 Being strong, and forceful if necessary, to gain respect
#46 Maintaining high standards and the utmost propriety
#47 Resisting over-influence from the environment
#48 "Mind reading" (you often assume you know what others are thinking and feeling)
#49 Going along with others' agendas
#50 Being self-sufficient to limit dependency on others
#52 Moving on to something better when stuck in pain
#53 Being warm/pleasing to disarm potential hostility
#54 Feeling superior (to those less deep and/or sensitive)
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to read people well, build rapport, and make friends easily
#56 The ability to "learn more to earn more" -- I naturally want to stay on the cutting edge of breakthrough success technology
#57 The ability to remain a source of strength, stability, reliability and dependability for others despite extreme hardship or trying circumstances
#58 The ability to mobilize and marshal people to help others in need
#59 The ability to speak my mind and inspire others to do the same
#60 The ability to bring people together to create community and a family-like environment
#61 The ability to detect when someone is being untruthful
#62 The ability to focus and concentrate on a work task
#63 The ability to sense danger and often prevent it from happening
#64 The ability to win friends and influence people (it's great when I'm running for election, interviewing or auditioning for a part)
#65 The ability to pay careful attention to details
#66 The ability to endure hardships and difficult times (with my quiet strength and tenacity)
#67 The ability to identify and capitalize on good ideas and turn them into profit
#68 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#69 The ability to use Socratic questioning and scientific methodology
#70 The ability to perform and play a role well
#71 The ability to sacrifice my own needs for the benefit of someone I care to help
#72 The ability to inspect, scrutinize and examine something carefully and thoroughly
#73 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#74 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#75 The ability to interact well with people interpersonally/socially (I can be very charming)
#76 The ability to network, communicate and interact well in interpersonal/social situations
#77 The ability to create an ambiance of romance
#78 The ability to tune in to my inner states, subconscious feelings and impulses
#79 The ability to brainstorm and create multiple options to solve a problem
#80 The ability to fight for truth and justice and stand up for what I believe in
#81 The ability to cooperate and collaborate with others as part of a team with a common goal
#82 The ability to learn quickly and do many different things well (can be a blessing or a curse)
#83 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical!)
#84 The ability to nurture and cultivate love and kindness in others
#85 The ability to exercise rational judgment and objectivity when making decisions
#86 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#87 The ability to set, plan, organize and achieve goals
#88 The ability to accept enormous responsibility and solve difficult problems
#89 The ability to find humor in my own faults and foibles (and help others see humor in theirs)
#90 The ability to mediate conflicts and disagreements between people; to harmonize
#91 The ability to sacrifice immediate, personal gratification for the greater good of all
#92 The ability to feel connected with others (and even one with the universe)
#93 The ability to see deep underlying principles of life and universal truths that escape most
#94 The ability to conceptually understand the fundamental principles of how anything works
#95 The ability to empower and encourage others to be strong and take charge of their life
#96 The ability to lead discussion groups and build teams
#97 The ability to keep my word and do what I say I will do
#98 The ability to understand what motivates people
#99 The ability to listen objectively and non-judgmentally and give unbiased advise
#100 The ability to multitask and juggle many roles and responsibilities in life
#101 The ability to look for and find meaning in every experience, especially the painful ones
#102 The ability to offer hospitality
#103 The ability to listen well and empathize deeply with others
#104 The ability to keep on top of things
#105 The ability to put people at ease with my even-keeled presence, calmness and patience
#106 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#107 The ability to enforce policies and procedures and speak up against dishonesty/unfairness
#108 The ability to see the big picture and develop long-range strategic goals
#109 The ability to bring people together who I know could benefit one another
#110 The ability to keep personal information confidential (important for most occupations)
#111 The ability to plan and then execute the plan to achieve my lofty goals (I have big dreams!)
#112 The ability to produce positive change in the world (with my vision, compassion and strength)
#113 The ability to perceive, discern and mentally interpret information that escapes most people
#114 The ability to affirm others and put them at ease
#115 The ability to work well under pressure
#116 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#117 The ability to comfort, support and empathize with others
#118 The ability to accept/appreciate differences and go with the flow
#119 The ability to listen compassionately and allow people to feel understood
#120 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#121 The ability to create peace and harmony between people (and even countries)
#122 The ability to beautify any environment
#123 The ability to notice flaws, discrepancies, inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions
#124 The ability to contemplate deeply, philosophize and understand abstract ideas and concepts
#125 The ability to identify and make use of available resources in ingenious ways
#126 The ability to work hard, persevere and do whatever it takes to succeed
#127 The ability to focus and concentrate deeply on projects that interest me
#128 The ability to listen to people patiently, attentively and nonjudgmentally
#129 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#130 The ability to take control of a bad situation (a failing business or government, for example) and turn it around
#131 The ability to seek to understand myself deeply (and then help humanity do the same)
#132 The ability to synthesize others' ideas and form my own
#133 The ability to experiment, explore, question and make discoveries
#134 The ability to arouse enthusiasm and excitement in others for my products, services or projects (great for winning supporters, investors or followers)
#135 The ability to create close, personal, meaningful relationships with people
#136 The ability to work steadily and persistently toward my goals without giving up
#137 The ability to express myself creatively through art such as music, painting, dance, etc.
#138 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#139 The ability to move into focused action when known difficulties/problems arise
#140 The ability to anticipate wonderful things happening for me
#141 The ability to protect, guard, defend and keep people safe from harm
#142 The ability to run my own business successfully
#143 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#144 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
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 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
#146 Can overspend
#147 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#148 Can have trouble setting your own goals and following through with your innermost intentions
#149 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#150 A master networker and organizer who can bring people together that need each other's help
#151 Want money and power to be able to insure your own well being and that of loved ones
#152 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#153 Can get scattered, over-extended and over-committed
#154 As you become less healthy you can become a scheming swindler, full of hot air and empty promises
#155 Can be competitive with any rivals that might threaten your romantic relationship
#156 Underlying feelings of scarcity cause you to withdraw into privacy
#157 Fear making mistakes, fear catastrophes
#158 You may like a more withdrawn type of partner that you can mold
#159 You try to ensure that everyone around you or with you has a good time
#160 Workaholism and strong identification with their work
#161 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#162 Feel a sense of entitlement to get their essential needs met too
#163 Often have a strong sex drive (which helps you get involved in and stick with a relationship)
#164 Fearing betrayal, you can cast aside a friend for even minor transgressions or oversights
#165 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#166 Are capable of bringing passion, intensity and excitement to your intimate relationship
#167 Opinionated; believe you are the voice of the "truth"
#168 Truly want to have a partnership of equality where you don't feel the need to control and possess
#169 Enjoy learning widely and broadly to understand what other experts in different fields have to say
#170 Meaningful objects, such as antiques or art, can appease romantic desires and longings
#171 You (particularly if you were a man) can try to give the impression of being macho, virile, manly and tough
#172 You don't even realize you've got no burning commitment to your own goals and personal needs
#173 Are sociable, generous, friendly and extremely honorable with those you love
#174 Due to social shame, you can believe you don't know how to function like normal people
#175 Expect to be abandoned at any time and are terrified of having no support so you stay in bad situations
#176 At worst, can become resigned, emotionally dead yet needy, depressed, angry and socially isolated
#177 Are attracted to a strong, decisive, assertive partner that makes you feel more alive and secure but don't like it when your assertive partner is impatient or aggressive with you
#178 Good team players, get along well with others
#179 Act strong and/or seductive but really feel insecure, fearful and self-doubting.
#180 Can discount basic self-preservation needs and tune mundane reality out in order to follow a dream
#181 Can have a short attention span, easily get distracted and have trouble concentrating/getting focused
#182 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#183 Energetic, practical, ambitious and hard working
#184 Often drawn to academia or science (but not always); may become an expert in their field
#185 Can get defensive or angry when people mock your ideals and lifestyle or try to change them
#186 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#187 Can express your feelings especially well nonverbally, through your sensuality and sexuality
#188 Can envy or resent the very qualities in your mate you originally admired or wanted in yourself
#189 May deceive yourself and others by projecting an affluent image
#190 Fear being rejected for who you really are
#191 Inner tension between social responsibility to others vs. a strong desire for excitement, adventure, fun
#192 Have a large circle of friends that you share interests, activities and enthusiasms with
#193 Pursue sexual conquests subconsciously believing they will bolster your self-esteem; they don't
#194 Can avoid groups and organizations altogether while still caring about your social position and how you are seen by society
#195 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#196 Like time alone. Can be balanced with regard to own needs vs. others' needs
#197 Fear of scarcity
#198 Caretaking
#199 Outgoing and sociable but like having a home base
#200 Can have anticipatory anxiety and fearful fantasies of worst-case scenarios
#201 Go after what you want
#202 Anxiety, worry, physical tension
#203 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#204 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
#205 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#206 Socially compare yourself with others; you're strongly identified with your social role
#207 Excellent social and interpersonal skills; great networker
#208 Can be self-righteous
#209 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#210 Credentials, degrees, titles, awards, certifications, licenses, etc. are extremely important to have
#211 Black and white thinking can cause you to hold grudges against people for small disagreements
#212 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
#213 Can fall in and out of love often, trying your best to avoid a boring life
#214 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#215 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#216 Orderly, organized, neat, clean
#217 With your great intuition, can have excellent social skills, social sensitivities and great manners
#218 Can have a very difficult time letting go of a relationship once it is over
#219 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#220 Are looking for the ideal partner who doesn't recoil from your intensity, social awkwardness or shyness
#221 Your fear of material deprivation can cause a preoccupation with wanting comfort, especially at home
#222 Resent authority because you see it as unnecessary and just another restriction on your freedom
#223 Can be rigid in their viewpoint
#224 Set personal goals regularly and don't sweep problems under the rug
#225 Turn on the charm and seductively focus on pleasing and lavishing attention on significant others
#226 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
#227 Indecisive and ambivalent because of your inner anxiety
#228 Healthy reformer qualities
#229 Can be extremely devoted, big-hearted and loving once you trust their partner
#230 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#231 Often will stay on the periphery or the fringe of group involvement so you don't have to fully commit
#232 Can be haughty, snobbish, intellectually arrogant and condescending toward "inferior-minded" people
#233 Withdraw into your lair because you easily feel drained by being around people too much
#234 At worst, can completely control and dominate your partner and isolate him/her from other people
#235 Often feel lonely, even when with others
#236 Good at planning everything out
#237 Expressing feelings that occur in the moment is difficult without having time to think about them
#238 Dislike inequality amongst people so strive for an egalitarian group structure --' no leaders, no followers
#241 Can have explosive emotional reactions when your connection with important others is threatened
#242 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#243 Can have a difficult time committing and tend to scatter their energy in every direction
#244 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#245 Can show healthy anger
#246 Can fear losing the support of trusted allies if you act independently
#247 Want to be liked and approved of by everyone
#248 Want the best for everyone else as well as yourself
#249 Enjoy fantasizing about all the magical adventures and interesting conversations you would have with your new romantic interest, even if they are married or have a partner already
#250 Like to help others with their material and physical needs
#251 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#252 Consider your home as somewhat like a castle, island, fortress or barrier of safety to protect yourself against the dangers of the outside world
#253 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#254 Critically and obsessively compare yourself to others
#255 You like to get involved in groups that further social causes
#256 Once you create powerful bonds of camaraderie with close friends, you can let your true feelings show
#257 Can question, challenge or check up on their partner when gone too long
#258 Continually learning and into self-improvement
#259 Like to check in with family, friends, coworkers, etc. before making decisions to get agreement, consensus and support that you are making the right choice or doing the right thing
#260 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#261 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#262 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#263 Can feel lost between hope and despair and take risks to get attention or increase emotional excitement
#264 Like to expose wrong-doing; willing to speak up and speak out
#265 Easily get depressed and feel disillusioned when relationship problems come up
#266 Flattering, ingratiating, seductive
#267 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
#268 Strong sense of social responsibility
#269 Can be self-deprecating as a way to fit in and deflect their inner feelings of envy and defectiveness
#270 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#271 Tend to be especially attracted to people who are distant or unavailable
#272 Can expect preferential treatment for love and attention given to others
#273 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#274 Subconsciously believe that enough pleasureful experiences and possessions will bring you happiness
#275 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
#276 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#277 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#278 Disengage from your partner to be alone after an intense engagement, which can confuse your partner
#279 Identify strongly with your image; can be show-offs
#280 Entertaining, optimistic, positive, vivacious and upbeat
#281 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#282 Inner tension between wanting to comply with others' wishes vs. wanting to defy/assert independence
#283 Stand by your true friends through thick and thin; will come to their defense in times of need
#284 Can be a workaholic
#285 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)
#286 Inner tension between wanting to withdraw from life vs. wanting to participate fully in life
#287 Disciplined and regimented
#288 Are capable of making new discoveries or introducing inventions or life changing theories, etc.
#289 Hard working, productive, time efficient, goal-oriented, pragmatic
#290 Fear social encounters that might bring your deficiency or "fatal flaw" to light and humiliate you
#291 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#292 Can have difficulty with social chit-chat and small talk, unless talking about your field
#293 May even take credit for others' work and/or exaggerate their success/fame/wealth
#294 Patient and forbearing
#295 Want to make sure you always have what you need and aren't deprived, limited or constricted
#296 At worst, can be vindictive, promiscuous, jealous, exhibitionistic or even rageful
#297 Are able to deal with difficult, even painful, situations by choosing to see the positive that can come from any situation
#298 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#299 Like to know your partner's personal thoughts, feelings and desires, and like sharing their own
#300 At worst, you can spend out of control (possibly gambling as well), indulge their senses excessively (food, drink, drugs, sex, etc.) and push your bodies regularly to the point of exhaustion
#301 Can see life as a struggle; may believe only the strong survive; can be hard-hearted, anti-social
#302 Extremely social, friendly and outgoing
#303 Ambitious and hard working
#304 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#305 Do whatever it takes to "win over" people, especially a romantic interest (won't take no for an answer)
#306 Subconsciously act warm and friendly towards others to disarm potential hostility
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.