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 Know how to present something in a compelling and acceptable way
#29 Getting things "right" (your own inner critic berates you if you don't)
#30 Minimizing hopes and expectations (that way you can't be disappointed)
#31 Being self-sufficient to limit dependency on others
#32 Looking for something and/or someone outside the self to believe in and put loyalty into
#33 Keeping life upbeat, exciting and enjoyable
#34 Having a high threshold for pain
#35 "Matching," an NLP term meaning you try to find commonality between yourself and others
#36 Meet challenges by being extremely adaptable -- I adjust my behavior and affect to meet expectations and succeed
#37 Seeing the flaws --' you have great critical powers
#38 Resilience --' bouncing back quickly after painful incidents
#39 Giving (praise, affection, compliments, help, etc.) to get (love)
#40 Natural Socratic method of questioning to get to truth
#41 Feeling superior (to those less deep and/or sensitive)
#42 Intense focus on tasks, goals, achievement, and success
#43 Discerning the "right" thing to do (working hard, being honest, moderate, thrifty, etc.)
#44 Sacrificing your own needs to care for others
#45 Dissociating from threatening events
#46 Being prepared emotionally for worst case situations
#47 Perceptiveness
#48 Being fearless, tenacious, decisive and authoritative
#49 Emphasizing uniqueness (which has the nasty side effect of distancing yourself from others and creating tension in relationships)
#50 Heightened imagination and positive, anticipatory thinking
#51 Searching for the ideal (partner, job, body,...., life) that will compensate for what I feel is missing inside
#52 Doubt/mistrust others; Test other's loyalty
#53 Having a strong sense of self and being self-assertive
#54 Seeing everyone else's point of view
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to adapt, accommodate, "go with the flow" and "live-and-let-live"
#56 The ability to see the big picture and the implications of my actions and ideas
#57 The ability to "learn more to earn more" -- I naturally want to stay on the cutting edge of breakthrough success technology
#58 The ability to arouse enthusiasm and excitement in others for my products, services or projects (great for winning supporters, investors or followers)
#59 The ability to look for and find meaning in every experience, especially the painful ones
#60 The ability to commit to those I care about and be loyal, dependable and responsible
#61 The ability to keep my word and do what I say I will do
#62 The ability to network, communicate and interact well in interpersonal/social situations
#63 The ability to set, plan, organize and achieve goals
#64 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#65 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#66 The ability to inspect products, services, or processes to evaluate their quality or performance
#67 The ability to brainstorm and create multiple options to solve a problem
#68 The ability to pick up the feelings of people around me (because of my emotional sensitivity)
#69 The ability to experiment, explore, question and make discoveries
#70 The ability to quickly understand computers and technology
#71 The ability to work steadily and persistently toward my goals without giving up
#72 The ability to see patterns and possibilities
#73 The ability to identify and utilize all available resources at my disposal
#74 The ability to use good common sense and take a realistic, pragmatic approach to life
#75 The ability to sense danger and often prevent it from happening
#76 The ability to express myself creatively through art such as music, painting, dance, etc.
#77 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#78 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#79 The ability to use Socratic questioning and scientific methodology
#80 The ability to share my findings with others (for my joy and their knowledge)
#81 The ability to direct my own life and not be swayed, influenced or coerced by others
#82 The ability to take control of a bad situation (a failing business or government, for example) and turn it around
#83 The ability to work well under pressure
#84 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#85 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of loyalty, duty and commitment
#86 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#87 The ability to put myself in someone else's shoes and consider their feelings
#88 The ability to identify and capitalize on good ideas and turn them into profit
#89 The ability to see the good in others even when they don't see it in themselves
#90 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
#91 The ability to inspect, scrutinize and examine something carefully and thoroughly
#92 The ability to think logically and analytically (and make decisions that way)
#93 The ability to experiment, investigate, explore and discover (I'm insatiably curious!)
#94 The ability to adapt well to sudden changes and shift gears quickly to stay on top of things
#95 The ability to pay careful attention to details
#96 The ability to behave appropriately and diplomatically when out in public
#97 The ability to create an ambiance of romance
#98 The ability to bring out the best in people by challenging them yet believing in them
#99 The ability to communicate well and get along with all kinds of people (even difficult ones)
#100 The ability to protect and help those that have been taken advantage of or mistreated
#101 The ability to comfort, support and empathize with others
#102 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#103 The ability to read people well and perceive what's not being said
#104 The ability to see deep underlying principles of life and universal truths that escape most
#105 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)
#106 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#107 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
#108 The ability to create and provide stability and security for others
#109 The ability to feel things deeply and share the depths of my soul with others, warts and all
#110 The ability to learn quickly
#111 The ability to look for the positive in any situation
#112 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#113 The ability to motivate, persuade, convince and inspire people
#114 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
#115 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#116 The ability to sacrifice my own needs for the benefit of someone I care to help
#117 The ability to make people feel included and important
#118 The ability to communicate with and care for animals (some Nines are gifted with animals)
#119 The ability to take daring risks but based on practical intuition
#120 The ability to perceive, discern and mentally interpret information that escapes most people
#121 The ability to enforce policies and procedures and speak up against dishonesty/unfairness
#122 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#123 The ability to focus and concentrate on a work task
#124 The ability to empathize with people and console and reassure them
#125 The ability to synthesize vast amounts of information
#126 The ability to nurture and cultivate love and kindness in others
#127 The ability to build rapport and trust with anyone by being genuinely interested in them
#128 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#129 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
#130 The ability to tune in to my inner states, subconscious feelings and impulses
#131 The ability to see the bright side of any problem or situation
#132 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#133 The ability to believe in myself, think positively and dream big
#134 The ability to offer hospitality
#135 The ability to notice what is illogical, inconsistent, impractical or inefficient
#136 The ability to provide real care and support to others
#137 The ability to observe life impartially and see it from multiple, abstract perspectives
#138 The ability to see points of agreement between people's different points of view
#139 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
#140 The ability to work well with my hands, with tools and with possibly machinery
#141 The ability to improve myself and my work over time (a commitment to excellence)
#142 The ability to analyze
#143 The ability to advocate and promote people or causes I am passionate about
#144 The ability to accept enormous responsibility and solve difficult problems
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 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#146 Consider your home as somewhat like a castle, island, fortress or barrier of safety to protect yourself against the dangers of the outside world
#147 Usually are good at debating, analyzing, critiquing, investigating, researching, conceptualizing, etc.
#148 Overly concerned about your social position; want to be one of the intellectual or creative elite
#149 Like to expose wrong-doing; willing to speak up and speak out
#150 Fearing betrayal, you can cast aside a friend for even minor transgressions or oversights
#151 At worst, get so emotionally distraught over love gone wrong that you kill yourself and/or your lover
#152 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#153 At worst, can be vindictive, promiscuous, jealous, exhibitionistic or even rageful
#154 Take criticism very personally
#155 Help other people feel happy by sharing your deep gratitude and enjoyment of life
#156 Are passionate about life
#157 Orderly, organized, neat, clean
#158 Disciplined and regimented
#159 Excellent at connecting people together for their mutual benefit
#160 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#161 Need lots of privacy and your own space
#162 Can be hard on your kids (if you have them) to toughen them up for the real world
#163 Are charismatic, passionate and truthful
#164 Fastidious, picky and finicky
#165 Outgoing and sociable but like having a home base
#166 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#167 Subconsciously believe that enough pleasureful experiences and possessions will bring you happiness
#168 Can feel overwhelmed by people's expectations, intrusiveness, questioning, neediness, demands, etc.
#169 Some can neglect relationships and/or health due to heavy workload
#170 At worst, can be an eccentric, isolated weirdo who is prone to delusional, obsessive paranoid thinking
#171 Cultivate whatever qualities valued others find appealing and desirable
#172 Can be haughty, snobbish, intellectually arrogant and condescending toward "inferior-minded" people
#173 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#174 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#175 Overly concerned with getting credentials and judging people by their credentials (degrees, titles, etc.)
#176 Adapt and compromise yourself to look good and fit in
#177 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
#178 Go after what you want
#179 Analyze decisions to death before making them to avoid making mistakes or jeopardizing your safety
#180 Often have a strong sex drive (which helps you get involved in and stick with a relationship)
#181 Like time alone. Can be balanced with regard to own needs vs. others' needs
#182 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#183 Charismatic and charming; outgoing and personable
#184 Can be extremely devoted, big-hearted and loving once you trust their partner
#185 Can have difficulty saying no because you like to please and want to belong/fit in
#186 Feel the need to be the ideal gender role model for their culture
#187 Flattering, ingratiating, seductive
#188 Can be too self-contained, self-destructive, self-defeating, irresponsible and completely autonomous
#189 Reluctant to take on visible leadership roles for fear of being criticized, judged, rejected or cracking up
#190 You can long for the ideal romantic union with a partner
#191 Meaningful objects, such as antiques or art, can appease romantic desires and longings
#192 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#193 You like to get involved in groups that further social causes
#194 Would make a great teacher, mathematician, scientist, consultant or computer programmer
#195 Group involvement helps you to structure the use of your time better
#196 At worst, can be obsessed with someone; stalking; fatal attractions
#197 Can be a reformer, advocate and/or crusader
#198 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#199 Know what you want out of life and don't get pulled off course by other people's agendas and desires
#200 Having prestige and a good reputation is very important
#201 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)
#202 Get disappointed when your partner doesn't share the same zest for fun and adventure in life as you do
#203 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#205 May deceive yourself and others by projecting an affluent image
#206 Workaholism and strong identification with their work
#207 Embody the "life of the party" type who gets drunk and disorderly, especially when young and single
#208 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#209 Expect others to know what you need
#210 Are considerate and cooperative but have good boundaries; don't allow others to control or coerce you
#211 Witty and very genuine
#212 Can be very open-hearted and merged with your partner at times
#213 Try to hide your fears behind a mask of beauty (especially women)
#214 Inner tension between social responsibility to others vs. a strong desire for excitement, adventure, fun
#215 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#216 Can question, challenge or check up on their partner when gone too long
#217 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#218 Extremely social, friendly and outgoing
#219 Can have voyeuristic tendencies and/or be sexually perverted
#220 Inner tension between wanting privacy/alone time vs. wanting intense, intimate connection with partner
#221 Can be excellent at investing money and creating stability/security for yourself and loved ones
#222 Like to be the center of attention, the head honcho, the big cheese
#223 Can have vanity and try to become the "ideal man" or "ideal woman"
#224 Won't let down your guard or relax your control in a relationship until you know it is safe to do so
#225 Continually learning and into self-improvement
#226 Create aesthetically pleasing surroundings in your home that have emotional resonance for you
#227 Loving, attentive to others, generous
#228 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
#229 Can have anticipatory anxiety and fearful fantasies of worst-case scenarios
#230 Excellent social and interpersonal skills; great networker
#231 Can unconsciously recreate childhood losses in adulthood through reckless behavior
#232 Keep your house well stocked with food, emergency supplies and creature comforts
#233 Responsible, willing to make sacrifices, detail-oriented, thrifty
#234 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
#235 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#236 For all your bravado, you actually have a deep fear of rejection which is why you feel the need to possess and control your partner in the first place
#237 Can show healthy anger
#238 Enjoy learning widely and broadly to understand what other experts in different fields have to say
#239 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#240 Can be powerful and self-assertive
#241 Have a wide-ranging curiosity and are likely multitalented
#242 Can be hypersensitive to criticism and devastated by being left out by a group of friends
#243 At worst, can be voyeuristic, kinky, sexually perverted and/or isolate yourself from society
#244 Are looking for the ideal partner who doesn't recoil from your intensity, social awkwardness or shyness
#245 Dislike inequality amongst people so strive for an egalitarian group structure --' no leaders, no followers
#246 Can be possessive and demanding, intrusive and hovering
#247 Strong fears of rejection and abandonment; you have serious doubts about your desirability
#248 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#249 Try to avoid the meaninglessness of a mundane existence by living on the edge and taking risks
#250 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#251 Fear making mistakes, fear catastrophes
#252 Tend to demand loyalty and attention from your partner; can act parental or superior at times
#253 Often feel lonely, even when with others
#254 Like to know your partner's personal thoughts, feelings and desires, and like sharing their own
#255 You develop a keen "appetite" for secondary sources of gratification as a substitute for true self-love
#256 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#257 Pride in ability to socially connect people and help others
#258 Tend to be especially attracted to people who are distant or unavailable
#259 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#260 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#261 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#262 Can idealize a romantic interest, projecting all kinds of wonderful qualities onto him/her that don't exist
#263 You don't like having too many expectations or duties placed on you by the group
#264 Are sociable, generous, friendly and extremely honorable with those you love
#265 Fear you won't be able to survive or will be on the streets without support from your friends and family
#266 Tactful with good manners and a gracious way with people
#267 Inner tension between wanting to act on their good intentions vs. not wanting to give up their freedom
#268 Test limits and boundaries with your friends initially to see if they are loyal, honorable and trustworthy
#269 Can be idealistic, sacrificing for a cause you believe in that serves something beyond just yourself
#270 Manage your social insecurities/anxieties by looking for reassurance and support from friends and allies
#271 At worst, fear others loathe and condemn you because others can read your weird thoughts
#272 Fearful of losing your identity and becoming just like everybody else; you desire to be something bigger
#273 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
#274 You may like a more withdrawn type of partner that you can mold
#275 Act strong and/or seductive but really feel insecure, fearful and self-doubting.
#276 Inner tension between wanting to fit in, be accepted and belong yet still be special, unique and stand out
#277 Can be seductive without even meaning to be
#278 Strong sense of social responsibility
#279 Can be self-righteous
#280 Strong emphasis on fidelity
#281 With your great intuition, can have excellent social skills, social sensitivities and great manners
#282 Have an interest in the group's welfare because you feel the group's welfare is connected to your own
#283 Can be a workaholic
#284 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
#285 Get anxious when anything interferes with or disturbs your enjoyable rituals
#286 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#287 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
#288 Can project your own unowned power onto another and then see that person as a threat
#289 Fear being left out or forgotten
#290 Too intense for others
#291 Can be self-centered, thoughtless, impatient, demanding and grumpy when feeling frustrated or deprived
#292 Possibly abuse food (as compensation for feeling unloved)
#293 Not very adaptable; see things as black and white
#294 Hard working, productive, time efficient, goal-oriented, pragmatic
#295 Fear becoming dependent on others or having others dependent on you
#296 Feel drawn to anything or anyone that is unique, unusual, complex, mysterious, intense or beautiful
#297 Responsible and security conscious
#298 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#299 Seductive and alluring; crave yet fear intimacy
#300 Once you create powerful bonds of camaraderie with close friends, you can let your true feelings show
#301 Entertaining, optimistic, positive, vivacious and upbeat
#302 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#303 Can focus intently on work or a cause you believe in wholeheartedly
#304 Affectionate, nurturing
#305 Can be overly competitive and self-promoting
#306 Repress and stuff their feelings
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.