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 Detach to observe life from an internally safe distance
#29 "Polarize," an NLP term meaning contrary/polar opposite thinking
#30 Focusing on the bright side, even in difficult situations
#31 Overusing imagination to fantasize about ideal situations
#32 Repress feelings for maximum performance and results
#33 Dissociating from threatening events
#34 Winning important others over with kindness, charm and seduction
#35 Minimizing physical & emotional needs to preserve personal autonomy
#36 Being undemanding
#37 Vigilance and alertness; looking for hidden agendas
#38 Resilience --' bouncing back quickly after painful incidents
#39 "Mismatch," an NLP term meaning I look for and notice what is NOT present in any experience -- what is missing
#42 Discerning the "right" thing to do (working hard, being honest, moderate, thrifty, etc.)
#43 Sacrificing your own needs to care for others
#44 Being self-sufficient to limit dependency on others
#45 Being fearless, tenacious, decisive and authoritative
#46 Having a high threshold for pain
#47 Manage time for maximum efficiency and productivity
#48 Can be extremely focused and work diligently
#49 Being self-controlled
#50 Getting things "right" (your own inner critic berates you if you don't)
#51 Doubt/mistrust others; Test other's loyalty
#52 Suppressing negative, unpleasant and unlikable feelings
#53 Putting a positive reframe on negative experiences
#54 Being passive-aggressive rather than directly confronting
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to bring people together who I know could benefit one another
#56 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
#57 The ability to experiment, explore, question and make discoveries
#58 The ability to synthesize vast amounts of information
#59 The ability to create an ambiance of romance
#60 The ability to feel things deeply and share the depths of my soul with others, warts and all
#61 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#62 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
#63 The ability to praise people and make them feel good about themselves
#64 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#65 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#66 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#67 The ability to do what I say I will do
#68 The ability to size people up quickly and figure out their weaknesses
#69 The ability to behave appropriately and diplomatically when out in public
#70 The ability to create peace and harmony between people (and even countries)
#71 The ability to perform and play a role well
#72 The ability to read people well; to understand their needs and motivations
#73 The ability to build rapport and trust with anyone by being genuinely interested in them
#74 The ability to bring enthusiasm, optimism, passion and fun to whatever work I do
#75 The ability to think logically and analytically (and make decisions that way)
#76 The ability to serve and support others and worthy causes
#77 The ability to think systematically and approach problems carefully and methodically
#78 The ability to listen to people patiently, attentively and nonjudgmentally
#79 The ability to inspect products, services, or processes to evaluate their quality or performance
#80 The ability to move into focused action when known difficulties/problems arise
#81 The ability to direct my own life and not be swayed, influenced or coerced by others
#82 The ability to notice flaws, discrepancies, inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions
#83 The ability to identify and capitalize on good ideas and turn them into profit
#84 The ability to look for the positive in any situation
#85 The ability to courageously take risks, try new things and overcome or circumvent obstacles
#86 The ability to investigate, inquire and research
#87 The ability to positively reframe any setback/disappointment as a great learning experience
#88 The ability to focus and concentrate deeply on projects that interest me
#89 The ability to perceive, discern and mentally interpret information that escapes most people
#90 The ability to put people at ease with my even-keeled presence, calmness and patience
#91 The ability to "think outside the box" and envision exciting, creative and novel ideas
#92 The ability to express myself creatively through art such as music, painting, dance, etc.
#93 The ability to exercise rational judgment and objectivity when making decisions
#94 The ability to help others grow and develop their potential
#95 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#96 The ability to produce positive change in the world (with my vision, compassion and strength)
#97 The ability to see deep underlying principles of life and universal truths that escape most
#98 The ability to lead discussion groups and build teams
#99 The ability to heed my conscience when making decisions
#100 The ability to notice what is illogical, inconsistent, impractical or inefficient
#101 The ability to intuit and inwardly perceive other people's needs
#102 The ability to accumulate enormous amounts of varied information (I'm so curious!)
#103 The ability to stay focused on my dreams, goals and desires and anticipate good things happening for me
#104 The ability to communicate with and care for animals (some Nines are gifted with animals)
#105 The ability to identify and make use of available resources in ingenious ways
#106 The ability to create and provide stability and security for others
#107 The ability to communicate well and get along with all kinds of people (even difficult ones)
#108 The ability to win friends and influence people (it's great when I'm running for election, interviewing or auditioning for a part)
#109 The ability to pay careful attention to details
#110 The ability to keep personal information confidential (important for most occupations)
#111 The ability to look for and find meaning in every experience, especially the painful ones
#112 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#113 The ability to fight for truth and justice and stand up for what I believe in
#114 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#115 The ability to mobilize and marshal people to help others in need
#116 The ability to take control of a bad situation (a failing business or government, for example) and turn it around
#117 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#118 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
#119 The ability to feel connected with others (and even one with the universe)
#120 The ability to encourage, uplift, inspire and empower people
#121 The ability to work hard, persevere and do whatever it takes to succeed
#122 The ability to ensure the welfare of those I care about
#123 The ability to sacrifice my own needs for the benefit of someone I care to help
#124 The ability to learn quickly and do many different things well (can be a blessing or a curse)
#125 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#126 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#127 The ability to arouse enthusiasm and excitement in others for my products, services or projects (great for winning supporters, investors or followers)
#128 The ability to use Socratic questioning and scientific methodology
#129 The ability to take initiative/action and get things done (and get things done quickly)
#130 The ability to accept enormous responsibility and solve difficult problems
#131 The ability to help other types get in touch with their deeper feelings
#132 The ability to accept and appreciate other people just the way they are
#133 The ability to network and make connections (with the goal of helping each other succeed)
#134 The ability to motivate, persuade, convince and inspire people
#135 The ability to anticipate wonderful things happening for me
#136 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#137 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#138 The ability to bring out the best in people by challenging them yet believing in them
#139 The ability to find humor in my own faults and foibles (and help others see humor in theirs)
#140 The ability to bring people together
#141 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of loyalty, duty and commitment
#142 The ability to share my findings with others (for my joy and their knowledge)
#143 The ability to see life in a highly unique, otherworldly, idiosyncratic, and often spiritual way
#144 The ability to provide real care and support to others
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 Can't ask for what you need
#146 Excellent at pointing out angles, perspectives or viewpoints that others had not considered
#147 Supportive and forgiving
#148 Are self-reliant and independent
#149 You have great self-respect; if you are ever betrayed, you will cut that person out of your life
#150 Excellent social skills and great conversationalists
#151 Continually learning and into self-improvement
#152 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#153 Are charismatic, passionate and truthful
#154 Can be a reformer, advocate and/or crusader
#155 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
#156 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#157 Expressing feelings that occur in the moment is difficult without having time to think about them
#158 Can be haughty, snobbish, intellectually arrogant and condescending toward "inferior-minded" people
#159 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#160 At worst, can be obsessed with someone; stalking; fatal attractions
#161 Can see life as a struggle; may believe only the strong survive; can be hard-hearted, anti-social
#162 Once friends have proven themselves trustworthy, they are considered part of your inner circle
#163 Tactful with good manners and a gracious way with people
#164 Can show healthy anger
#165 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
#166 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#167 Alter your behavior in any way necessary to keep your partner interested in you
#168 Like to know your partner's personal thoughts, feelings and desires, and like sharing their own
#169 Unrealistically high expectations, easily disappointed when others don't measure up
#170 Create aesthetically pleasing surroundings in your home that have emotional resonance for you
#171 Pain arises when your partner doesn't take an interest in you or your repressed, unmet needs/desires
#172 Can have intense romantic and sexual longings; easily get infatuated with a romantic interest
#173 Stand by your true friends through thick and thin; will come to their defense in times of need
#174 Responsible and security conscious
#175 Disengage from your partner to be alone after an intense engagement, which can confuse your partner
#176 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#177 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#178 Polite and diplomatic; self-confident and ambitious
#179 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#180 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#181 At worst, can become fanatical and obsessive about a group ideal you believe in unquestioningly
#182 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#183 At worst, become completely dishonest, phony, exploitative and desperate for attention
#184 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#185 Can get anxious and panicky when you think about losing your freedom
#186 Can be dauntless and throw caution to the wind to materialize your dream
#187 With your great intuition, can have excellent social skills, social sensitivities and great manners
#188 Meaningful objects, such as antiques or art, can appease romantic desires and longings
#189 Responsible, willing to make sacrifices, detail-oriented, thrifty
#190 Can be a hypochondriac
#191 Your love life can be tempestuous, dramatic, turbulent, stormy, etc. --' you can reject/disdain your partner by focusing on the flaws but then miss the great qualities and want him/her back
#192 Start way more projects than you ever finish because of mental agitation and difficulty concentrating
#193 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#194 Black and white thinking can cause you to hold grudges against people for small disagreements
#195 Extremely social, friendly and outgoing
#196 So focused on goals, mission, purpose that you can't relate to people
#197 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#198 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
#199 May even take credit for others' work and/or exaggerate their success/fame/wealth
#200 Like to help others with their material and physical needs
#201 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#202 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#203 Can easily give away your power by becoming too accommodating to a group, a boss or a leader
#204 At worst, anxiety attacks, work burnout and nervous breakdowns
#205 Can feel overwhelmed by people's expectations, intrusiveness, questioning, neediness, demands, etc.
#206 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#207 Often drawn to academia or science (but not always); may become an expert in their field
#208 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#209 Having prestige and a good reputation is very important
#210 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
#211 Often get impatient and frustrated by other people's slower pace; like to take immediate action
#212 Cultivate whatever qualities valued others find appealing and desirable
#213 Try to allure and impress a romantic interest with your charisma, magnetism, success and confidence
#214 Take criticism very personally
#215 Entertaining, optimistic, positive, vivacious and upbeat
#216 At worst, can completely control and dominate your partner and isolate him/her from other people
#217 Can be very open-hearted and merged with your partner at times
#218 Have a wide-ranging curiosity and are likely multitalented
#219 Dislike feeling burdened by your obligations and responsibilities; wish you could escape
#220 Can be materialistic and use money as bartering chips for power and control
#221 Flattering, ingratiating, seductive
#222 The positive energy of group involvement invigorates and enlivens you
#223 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
#224 Healthy reformer qualities
#225 Desire to find the perfect, ideal partner
#226 Are capable of making new discoveries or introducing inventions or life changing theories, etc.
#227 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#228 Fear being left out or forgotten
#229 Can sometimes be fickle in fact and not just in mind; commitment can be difficult for you
#230 Are capable of bringing passion, intensity and excitement to your intimate relationship
#231 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#232 Have too high expectations of self and others
#233 Witty and very genuine
#234 Can bolster up your image to compensate for social insecurities: dressing up to the nines, having a unique social style/presentation, being glamorous but a little aloof, having elite membership, etc.
#235 Can be self-centered, thoughtless, impatient, demanding and grumpy when feeling frustrated or deprived
#236 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#237 Know what you want out of life and don't get pulled off course by other people's agendas and desires
#238 Charming, upbeat, entertaining; a gracious host and hostess
#239 Often will stay on the periphery or the fringe of group involvement so you don't have to fully commit
#240 Can be ingratiating and flattering to win other people's affections (and ensure your survival)
#241 Are passionate about life
#242 Can express your feelings especially well nonverbally, through your sensuality and sexuality
#243 Go after what you want
#244 Can be a materialistic and consummate consumer; like having the latest gadgets and trendy items
#245 Can expect preferential treatment for love and attention given to others
#246 Won't let down your guard or relax your control in a relationship until you know it is safe to do so
#247 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#248 Like time alone. Can be balanced with regard to own needs vs. others' needs
#249 Try to hide your fears behind a mask of beauty (especially women)
#250 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#251 Your lust for life makes you prone to excess --' late nights, heavy entertaining, drinking, eating, etc.
#252 Are looking for the ideal partner who doesn't recoil from your intensity, social awkwardness or shyness
#253 Help other people feel happy by sharing your deep gratitude and enjoyment of life
#254 Good team players, get along well with others
#255 Self-reliant and independent
#256 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#257 Orderly, organized, neat, clean
#258 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#259 Inner tension between wanting to fully participate in a group vs. not wanting the responsibility of fully participating
#260 At worst, you can be obsessively paranoid and depressive
#261 You don't even realize you've got no burning commitment to your own goals and personal needs
#262 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)
#263 Work long hours to preserve their security and mitigate anxiety
#264 Can be self-righteous
#265 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#266 You can lack a strong, unchanging sense of self and often live vicariously through others
#267 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#268 Need lots of privacy and your own space
#269 Desire recognition but fear being embarrassed, humiliated, ridiculed or rejected by probing eyes
#270 As you become less healthy you can become a scheming swindler, full of hot air and empty promises
#271 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#272 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
#273 Repress and stuff their feelings
#274 Can feel lost between hope and despair and take risks to get attention or increase emotional excitement
#275 Some can neglect relationships and/or health due to heavy workload
#276 Have a large circle of friends that you share interests, activities and enthusiasms with
#277 Underlying feelings of scarcity cause you to withdraw into privacy
#278 Can surrender control and be genuinely soft, vulnerable and tender with your partner once you have won your partner's loyalty and affections and have no fear of being betrayed
#279 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
#280 Charismatic and charming; outgoing and personable
#281 Inner tension between wanting to withdraw from life vs. wanting to participate fully in life
#282 Seek attention and even prestige by being popular or seen with the "in crowd"
#283 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
#284 Can be extremely devoted, big-hearted and loving once you trust their partner
#285 Inner tension between doing what you want versus doing what you feel you "should" do
#286 Overly concerned about your social position; want to be one of the intellectual or creative elite
#287 Like a good heated debate or argument every once in a while with your partner
#288 Inner tension between wanting to fit in, be accepted and belong yet still be special, unique and stand out
#289 Can be fairly conventional and conforming; you may not like to go beyond the limits
#290 Can be too self-contained, self-destructive, self-defeating, irresponsible and completely autonomous
#291 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#292 You (particularly if you were a man) can try to give the impression of being macho, virile, manly and tough
#293 Great at organizing meetings, facilitating projects
#294 Turn on the charm and seductively focus on pleasing and lavishing attention on significant others
#295 Can be self-deprecating, act vulnerable and bid to be rescued
#296 You try to ensure that everyone around you or with you has a good time
#297 Often drawn to politics and/or journalism
#298 Loving, attentive to others, generous
#299 Can have unrealistically high expectations of their partner to fit their ideal fantasy of a mate
#300 Tend to worry and fret a great deal, especially about financial matters and your ability to survive
#302 Critically and obsessively compare yourself to others
#303 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#304 Good at planning everything out
#305 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
#306 Can avoid groups and organizations altogether while still caring about your social position and how you are seen by society
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.