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 strong, and forceful if necessary, to gain respect
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#56 The ability to sell, promote and market myself, my services, and my products
#57 The ability to look for and find meaning in every experience, especially the painful ones
#58 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#59 The ability to listen to people patiently, attentively and nonjudgmentally
#60 The ability to feel things deeply and share the depths of my soul with others, warts and all
#61 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#62 The ability to praise people and make them feel good about themselves
#63 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#64 The ability to see the good in others even when they don't see it in themselves
#65 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#66 The ability to inspect products, services, or processes to evaluate their quality or performance
#67 The ability to seek to understand myself deeply (and then help humanity do the same)
#68 The ability to courageously take risks, try new things and overcome or circumvent obstacles
#69 The ability to juggle many roles and responsibilities in life (in my pursuit of having it all!)
#70 The ability to see other peoples' points of view and value differences of opinion
#71 The ability to conceptually understand the fundamental principles of how anything works
#72 The ability to go and go and go.... until I crash (like the Energizer bunny!)
#73 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#74 The ability to exercise rational judgment and objectivity when making decisions
#75 The ability to set, plan, organize and achieve goals
#76 The ability to stay focused on my dreams, goals and desires and anticipate good things happening for me
#77 The ability to express myself creatively through art such as music, painting, dance, etc.
#78 The ability to read people well; to understand their needs and motivations
#79 The ability to pay careful attention to details
#80 The ability to bring people together to create community and a family-like environment
#81 The ability to synthesize others' ideas and form my own
#82 The ability to put enormous energy, passion and intensity into whatever I do
#83 The ability to protect and help those that have been taken advantage of or mistreated
#84 The ability to lead discussion groups and build teams
#85 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of integrity and hard work ethic
#86 The ability to anticipate wonderful things happening for me
#87 The ability to see the bright side of any problem or situation
#88 The ability to see points of agreement between people's different points of view
#89 The ability to sacrifice my own needs for the benefit of someone I care to help
#90 The ability to stay open-minded, inquisitive and intellectually curious
#91 The ability to listen objectively and non-judgmentally and give unbiased advise
#92 The ability to put people at ease with my even-keeled presence, calmness and patience
#93 The ability to invent new theories, models or systems to solve problems
#94 The ability to help others grow and develop their potential
#95 The ability to work well under pressure
#96 The ability to take daring risks but based on practical intuition
#97 The ability to synthesize vast amounts of information
#98 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#99 The ability to speak my mind and inspire others to do the same
#100 The ability to discipline myself, as necessary, to succeed
#101 The ability to cooperate, collaborate and create harmonious relationships with others
#102 The ability to intuit and inwardly perceive other people's needs
#103 The ability to read people well, build rapport, and make friends easily
#104 The ability to give my word and honor it, come hell or high water!
#105 The ability to observe life impartially and see it from multiple, abstract perspectives
#106 The ability to see the good in others
#107 The ability to follow my heart, wherever it may lead
#108 The ability to debate and critique
#109 The ability to move into focused action when known difficulties/problems arise
#110 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
#111 The ability to comfort, support and empathize with others
#112 The ability to adapt, accommodate, "go with the flow" and "live-and-let-live"
#113 The ability to think systematically and approach problems carefully and methodically
#114 The ability to perceive, discern and mentally interpret information that escapes most people
#115 The ability to protect people and create security and stability for them
#116 The ability to beautify any environment
#117 The ability to mediate conflicts and disagreements between people; to harmonize
#118 The ability to "think outside the box" and envision exciting, creative and novel ideas
#119 The ability to create an ambiance of romance
#120 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical!)
#121 The ability to analyze
#122 The ability to empower and encourage others to be strong and take charge of their life
#123 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#124 The ability to plan and then execute the plan to achieve my lofty goals (I have big dreams!)
#125 The ability to make people feel included and important
#126 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#127 The ability to sense danger and often prevent it from happening
#128 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
#129 The ability to act spontaneously and adapt quickly to changing situations
#130 The ability to synthesize other peoples' ideas and present my own original ones
#131 The ability to behave appropriately and diplomatically when out in public
#132 The ability to size people up quickly and figure out their weaknesses
#133 The ability to affirm others and put them at ease
#134 The ability to fight for truth and justice and stand up for what I believe in
#135 The ability to experiment, explore, question and make discoveries
#136 The ability to find humor in my own faults and foibles (and help others see humor in theirs)
#137 The ability to initiate, lead and take action to succeed
#138 The ability to sacrifice immediate, personal gratification for the greater good of all
#139 The ability to read people well and perceive what's not being said
#140 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical)
#141 The ability to focus and concentrate fully when I'm on task
#142 The ability to bring people together
#143 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#144 The ability to accept/appreciate differences and go with the flow
The following is a list of statements taken from each subtype description. Please choose the appropriate choice for each item.
#146 You avoid participating in group conflicts if at all possible
#147 Are passionate about life
#148 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#149 Tend to be assertive and confrontational in relationships; prefer intense relationships to comfortable ones
#150 Often have a strong sex drive (which helps you get involved in and stick with a relationship)
#151 Like to help others with their material and physical needs
#152 Tend to be outwardly nervous, anxious, dependent and needy
#153 Can be depressed, paranoid and aggressive toward the very people you are looking to for security
#154 Unconsciously yearning for the ideal partner perpetuates familiar feelings of lost love in childhood
#155 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#156 Go after what you want
#157 At worst, are anxiety-ridden, clingingly dependent, self-disparaging and massively insecure
#158 Inner tension between social responsibility to others vs. a strong desire for excitement, adventure, fun
#159 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#160 Great at organizing meetings, facilitating projects
#161 Need lots of privacy and your own space
#162 Can show healthy anger
#163 Patient and forbearing
#164 Are likely a workaholic because independence and security are extremely important to you
#165 Try to avoid the meaninglessness of a mundane existence by living on the edge and taking risks
#166 Tend to retreat to the comfort and solitude of your home where you feel more safe and at ease
#167 Feel the need to prove yourself as anxiety about your social worth increases
#168 Can become preoccupied with taking the path of least resistance --' maintaining comforting habits and repetitious routines as a way to zone out, expend minimal energy and keep your peace of mind
#169 You try to ensure that everyone around you or with you has a good time
#170 Can see life as a struggle; may believe only the strong survive; can be hard-hearted, anti-social
#171 Fear becoming dependent on others or having others dependent on you
#172 You (particularly if you were a man) can try to give the impression of being macho, virile, manly and tough
#173 Can be excellent at investing money and creating stability/security for yourself and loved ones
#174 At worst, fear others loathe and condemn you because others can read your weird thoughts
#175 Substitute nonessential satisfactions (such as eating, watching TV, sleeping a lot, shopping, playing on the computer, daydreaming, collecting things, reading, puttering about the house) for essential satisfactions (aligning choices/behaviors with core values, inner sense of meaning/purpose, etc.)
#176 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#177 Good team players, get along well with others
#178 Can be powerful and self-assertive
#179 Entertaining, optimistic, positive, vivacious and upbeat
#180 Unrealistically high expectations, easily disappointed when others don't measure up
#181 Truly want to have a partnership of equality where you don't feel the need to control and possess
#182 Can have trouble setting your own goals and following through with your innermost intentions
#183 Sometimes you can unexpectedly leave/disappear for long periods of time without any notice
#184 Can sometimes be indecisive about whether you want to belong to a group or not
#185 Not very adaptable; see things as black and white
#186 Inner tension between wanting to connect with people vs. wanting to withdraw to be alone
#187 Are capable of bringing passion, intensity and excitement to your intimate relationship
#188 When your marriage inevitably hits a difficult patch, you stay positive, talk, and work through it
#189 Are charismatic, passionate and truthful
#190 Excellent social and interpersonal skills; great networker
#191 Loving, attentive to others, generous
#192 Inner tension between wanting to act on their good intentions vs. not wanting to give up their freedom
#193 Often very loyal to family and friends; enjoy nurturing and caring for your own
#194 Hold people to exacting standards
#195 Can be patient, understanding, curious and a great listener
#196 With your great intuition, can have excellent social skills, social sensitivities and great manners
#197 Try to hide your fears behind exaggerated strength (especially men)
#198 By focusing so much of your energy on your partner you conveniently forget about yourself and don't have to worry about dealing with your repressed anger, anxiety or other instinctive energies
#199 Can be competitive with any rivals that might threaten your romantic relationship
#200 Are looking for the ideal partner who doesn't recoil from your intensity, social awkwardness or shyness
#201 Excellent at pointing out angles, perspectives or viewpoints that others had not considered
#202 Can idealize a romantic interest, projecting all kinds of wonderful qualities onto him/her that don't exist
#203 Test limits and boundaries with your friends initially to see if they are loyal, honorable and trustworthy
#204 Keep up with latest developments in their line of work
#205 Can be possessive and demanding, intrusive and hovering
#206 Have trouble taking time off from work, relaxing or even slowing down
#207 Ambitious and hard working
#208 Stubborn refusal to give up your self-image of being someone special
#209 Desire to uphold and enforce rules for the good of all
#210 Responsible and security conscious
#211 Can be extremely devoted, big-hearted and loving once you trust their partner
#212 Seductive and alluring; crave yet fear intimacy
#213 Can be seductive without even meaning to be
#214 Won't let down your guard or relax your control in a relationship until you know it is safe to do so
#215 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#216 At worst, can be an eccentric, isolated weirdo who is prone to delusional, obsessive paranoid thinking
#217 Fear you would not be loved if others knew how much self-doubt you have
#218 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#219 Black and white thinking can cause you to hold grudges against people for small disagreements
#220 Want the best for everyone else as well as yourself
#221 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#222 Enjoy letting loose, having a good time and hosting lavish social events for your friends
#223 Pride in ability to socially connect people and help others
#224 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#225 Strong sense of social responsibility
#226 Child-like fear of not being able to make it on their own
#227 Can easily give away your power by becoming too accommodating to a group, a boss or a leader
#228 You like to get involved in groups that further social causes
#229 Can be a workaholic
#230 Tactful with good manners and a gracious way with people
#231 Dislike inequality amongst people so strive for an egalitarian group structure --' no leaders, no followers
#234 Want desperately to be perfect and ideal in every way but can't play the different roles simultaneously
#235 Can be stubborn and/or withdrawn, especially if someone is being demanding, bossy or rude
#236 Indecisive and ambivalent because of your inner anxiety
#237 Resent authority because you see it as unnecessary and just another restriction on your freedom
#238 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#239 The positive energy of group involvement invigorates and enlivens you
#240 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#241 Possible eating disorders
#242 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#243 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#244 Turn on the charm and seductively focus on pleasing and lavishing attention on significant others
#245 Crave yet fear intimacy due to hidden feelings of undesirability
#246 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#247 At worst, anxiety attacks, work burnout and nervous breakdowns
#248 Keep up with what is going on in their community
#249 Can have difficulty adhering to mindless rules and regulations
#250 Seek attention and even prestige by being popular or seen with the "in crowd"
#251 Are highly suggestible and if you don't have good boundaries and morals, you can be promiscuous
#252 Often feel lonely, even when with others
#253 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#254 Can focus intently on work or a cause you believe in wholeheartedly
#255 Conscientious about planning for the future, for yourself and loved ones
#256 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#257 Usually are good at debating, analyzing, critiquing, investigating, researching, conceptualizing, etc.
#258 Have an interest in the group's welfare because you feel the group's welfare is connected to your own
#259 Easily feel ashamed/frustrated for not being able to live up to your own vision of your ideal self
#260 Disengage from your partner to be alone after an intense engagement, which can confuse your partner
#261 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#262 Often love to cook for others
#263 Tend to be especially attracted to people who are distant or unavailable
#264 Easily get depressed and feel disillusioned when relationship problems come up
#265 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#266 Self-inhibited, repress your own wants/needs (and resent others for it)
#267 Are willing to confront people who take advantage of your kindness and charity
#268 Can get anxious and panicky when you think about losing your freedom
#269 Take criticism very personally
#270 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
#271 Your goal is to keep your peace of mind and keep life comfortable --' at all costs!
#272 Your lust for life makes you prone to excess --' late nights, heavy entertaining, drinking, eating, etc.
#273 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#274 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#275 Witty and very genuine
#276 Feel you need to have freedom and multiple options in life; can easily become frustrated without them
#277 You can lack a strong, unchanging sense of self and often live vicariously through others
#278 May even take credit for others' work and/or exaggerate their success/fame/wealth
#279 Stand by your true friends through thick and thin; will come to their defense in times of need
#280 Often drawn to academia or science (but not always); may become an expert in their field
#281 Can unconsciously recreate childhood losses in adulthood through reckless behavior
#282 Are self-reliant and independent
#283 Health conscious (exercise regularly, eat well, etc.)
#284 Workaholism and strong identification with their work
#285 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#286 Tend to be lusty in love; can be competitive, impulsive and impatient too
#287 Constantly analyze everything you do or say for fear of looking foolish or making a mistake
#288 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#289 Can feel overwhelmed by people's expectations, intrusiveness, questioning, neediness, demands, etc.
#290 Seductive; desire to be valued, wanted and desired
#291 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)
#292 At worst, can be an antisocial crackpot propounding your provocative, even anarchistic views to others
#293 Ambitious
#294 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#295 Good at planning everything out
#296 Meaningful objects, such as antiques or art, can appease romantic desires and longings
#297 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#298 Can express your feelings especially well nonverbally, through your sensuality and sexuality
#299 Can question, challenge or check up on their partner when gone too long
#300 Charismatic and charming; outgoing and personable
#301 Can overspend
#302 Are sociable, generous, friendly and extremely honorable with those you love
#303 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#304 Adapt and compromise yourself to look good and fit in
#305 Can project your courage/strength/power onto admired authority figures and idealize/romanticize them
#306 Polite and diplomatic; self-confident and ambitious
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.