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 Imposing their will and truth on others (to stay in control)
#29 Tuning in to inner states and feelings to actualize the self
#30 Minimizing physical & emotional needs to preserve personal autonomy
#31 Being extremely loyal
#32 Suppressing anger, real feelings and "bad" impulses
#33 Compartmentalize my life to protect privacy
#34 Denying any personal vulnerability or weakness
#35 Resilience --' bouncing back quickly after painful incidents
#36 Focusing on the bright side, even in difficult situations
#38 Suppressing negative, unpleasant and unlikable feelings
#39 Overusing imagination to fantasize about ideal situations
#40 Present a winning personality that people will admire
#41 Doubt/mistrust others; Test other's loyalty
#42 Giving (praise, affection, compliments, help, etc.) to get (love)
#43 Not recognizing that you even have needs
#44 Can be extremely focused and work diligently
#45 "Polarize," an NLP term meaning contrary/polar opposite thinking
#46 Seeing the flaws --' you have great critical powers
#47 Being passive-aggressive rather than directly confronting
#48 Being dutiful and aligning with others to feel safe
#49 Resisting over-influence from the environment
#50 Detach to observe life from an internally safe distance
#51 Pleasing, harmonizing and accommodating to avoid conflict
#52 Keeping life upbeat, exciting and enjoyable
#53 Work exceptionally hard and compete to be the best
#54 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 produce positive change in the world (with my vision, compassion and strength)
#56 The ability to ensure the welfare of those I care about
#57 The ability to do what I say I will do
#58 The ability to plan (especially exciting things to do!)
#59 The ability to take initiative/action and get things done (and get things done quickly)
#60 The ability to heed my conscience when making decisions
#61 The ability to cheer people up when they're down or just lighten the mood of others
#62 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#63 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#64 The ability to bring enthusiasm, optimism, passion and fun to whatever work I do
#65 The ability to detect when someone is being untruthful
#66 The ability to stay focused on my dreams, goals and desires and anticipate good things happening for me
#67 The ability to accumulate enormous amounts of varied information (I'm so curious!)
#68 The ability to notice what is illogical, inconsistent, impractical or inefficient
#69 The ability to sacrifice immediate, personal gratification for the greater good of all
#70 The ability to focus and concentrate on a work task
#71 The ability to work well under pressure
#72 The ability to analyze
#73 The ability to stay open-minded, inquisitive and intellectually curious
#74 The ability to explore the world of dreams and symbols and think holistically
#75 The ability to read people well, build rapport, and make friends easily
#76 The ability to create peace and harmony between people (and even countries)
#77 The ability to motivate, persuade, convince and inspire people
#78 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#79 The ability to help people view life from a more universal, metaphysical perspective
#80 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#81 The ability to courageously take risks, try new things and overcome or circumvent obstacles
#82 The ability to mobilize and marshal people to help others in need
#83 The ability to offer hospitality
#84 The ability to see life in a highly unique, otherworldly, idiosyncratic, and often spiritual way
#85 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#86 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
#87 The ability to tune in to my inner states, subconscious feelings and impulses
#88 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#89 The ability to experiment, explore, question and make discoveries
#90 The ability to conceptually understand the fundamental principles of how anything works
#91 The ability to help other types get in touch with their deeper feelings
#92 The ability to feel connected with others (and even one with the universe)
#93 The ability to empower and encourage others to be strong and take charge of their life
#94 The ability to anticipate wonderful things happening for me
#95 The ability to invent new theories, models or systems to solve problems
#96 The ability to win friends and influence people (it's great when I'm running for election, interviewing or auditioning for a part)
#97 The ability to put myself in someone else's shoes and consider their feelings
#98 The ability to listen well and empathize deeply with others
#99 The ability to provide real care and support to others
#100 The ability to enforce [fair] rules imposed on others and break [unfair] rules imposed on me
#101 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#102 The ability to serve and support others and worthy causes
#103 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#104 The ability to look for and find meaning in every experience, especially the painful ones
#105 The ability to build rapport and trust with anyone by being genuinely interested in them
#106 The ability to comfort, support and empathize with others
#107 The ability to improve myself and my work over time (a commitment to excellence)
#108 The ability to express myself creatively through art such as music, painting, dance, etc.
#109 The ability to cooperate, collaborate and create harmonious relationships with others
#110 The ability to help people relax, see the big picture, and put things in perspective
#111 The ability to see other peoples' points of view and value differences of opinion
#112 The ability to empathize with people and console and reassure them
#113 The ability to create and provide stability and security for others
#114 The ability to see points of agreement between people's different points of view
#115 The ability to feel things deeply and share the depths of my soul with others, warts and all
#116 The ability to synthesize vast amounts of information
#117 The ability to keep my word and do what I say I will do
#118 The ability to pick up the feelings of people around me (because of my emotional sensitivity)
#119 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#120 The ability to identify and make use of available resources in ingenious ways
#121 The ability to put enormous energy, passion and intensity into whatever I do
#122 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#123 The ability to see the big picture and the implications of my actions and ideas
#124 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of loyalty, duty and commitment
#125 The ability to find humor in my own faults and foibles (and help others see humor in theirs)
#126 The ability to sell, promote and market myself, my services, and my products
#127 The ability to give my word and honor it, come hell or high water!
#128 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#129 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#130 The ability to mediate conflicts and disagreements between people; to harmonize
#131 The ability to contemplate deeply, philosophize and understand abstract ideas and concepts
#132 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical)
#133 The ability to think logically and analytically (and make decisions that way)
#134 The ability to make people feel included and important
#135 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#136 The ability to pull myself up by my own bootstraps
#137 The ability to behave appropriately and diplomatically when out in public
#138 The ability to fight for truth and justice and stand up for what I believe in
#139 The ability to arouse enthusiasm and excitement in others for my products, services or projects (great for winning supporters, investors or followers)
#140 The ability to discipline myself, as necessary, to succeed
#141 The ability to understand what motivates people
#142 The ability to synthesize others' ideas and form my own
#143 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
#144 The ability to see the big picture and develop long-range strategic goals
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 question, challenge or check up on their partner when gone too long
#146 Truly want to have a partnership of equality where you don't feel the need to control and possess
#147 Great at saving and investing money
#148 Often feel lonely, even when with others
#149 Alter and adapt yourself to meet others' needs but then fear rejection if you express your own needs
#150 Can be extremely devoted, big-hearted and loving once you trust their partner
#151 Reluctant to take on visible leadership roles for fear of being criticized, judged, rejected or cracking up
#152 Want to be envied for having a picture perfect relationship with a successful, attractive, prestigious mate
#153 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
#154 At worst, can be obsessed with someone; stalking; fatal attractions
#155 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#156 Constantly analyze everything you do or say for fear of looking foolish or making a mistake
#157 Keep up with latest developments in their line of work
#158 Can be self-centered, thoughtless, impatient, demanding and grumpy when feeling frustrated or deprived
#159 Stand up for what you believe in and fight for truth, fairness and justice
#160 Can be rigid in their viewpoint
#161 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#162 Look to trusted others for reassurance and protection rather than to yourself
#163 You (especially if you were a woman) play up your attractiveness as a way of attracting a partner
#164 Are very protective of your partner
#165 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#166 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.
#167 Can be overly protective of your time, money, space and energy output
#168 You would sometimes like to be more independent and get in touch with your true desires and vitality
#169 Conscientious about planning for the future, for yourself and loved ones
#170 Often love to cook for others
#171 Excellent at connecting people together for their mutual benefit
#172 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#173 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#174 Hold people to exacting standards
#175 Can discount basic self-preservation needs and tune mundane reality out in order to follow a dream
#176 Like to know your partner's personal thoughts, feelings and desires, and like sharing their own
#177 Can be fairly conventional and conforming; you may not like to go beyond the limits
#178 Stubborn refusal to give up your self-image of being someone special
#179 Won't let their guard down until you feel safe to do so, when you really trust and respect someone
#180 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
#181 Feel a sense of entitlement to get their essential needs met too
#182 Need to be in control of your immediate environment and all resources
#183 Often will stay on the periphery or the fringe of group involvement so you don't have to fully commit
#184 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#185 Can show healthy anger
#186 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#187 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
#188 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#189 At worst, you can become selfish, anti-social, recklessly impulsive, short-tempered and self-destructive
#190 Can have trouble setting your own goals and following through with your innermost intentions
#191 Often enjoy teaching, training, research, scholarship, sharing their knowledge and wisdom
#192 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#193 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
#194 Fear being left out or forgotten
#195 Create aesthetically pleasing surroundings in your home that have emotional resonance for you
#196 Can be so out of touch with your true self that you don't even know what you want
#197 Can be excellent at investing money and creating stability/security for yourself and loved ones
#198 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#199 Set personal goals regularly and don't sweep problems under the rug
#200 Would make a great teacher, mathematician, scientist, consultant or computer programmer
#201 Have a wide-ranging curiosity and are likely multitalented
#202 Meaningful objects, such as antiques or art, can appease romantic desires and longings
#203 Critically and obsessively compare yourself to others
#204 Anxiety, worry, physical tension
#205 Your lust for life makes you prone to excess --' late nights, heavy entertaining, drinking, eating, etc.
#206 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
#207 Overly concerned about your social position; want to be one of the intellectual or creative elite
#208 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#209 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)
#210 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#211 Can get anxious and panicky when you think about losing your freedom
#212 Get anxious when anything interferes with or disturbs your enjoyable rituals
#213 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#214 Fear being able to live up to the image you are projecting
#215 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#216 Are willing to confront people who take advantage of your kindness and charity
#217 Identify strongly with your image; can be show-offs
#218 At worst, can completely control and dominate your partner and isolate him/her from other people
#219 Have an interest in the group's welfare because you feel the group's welfare is connected to your own
#220 Credentials, degrees, titles, awards, certifications, licenses, etc. are extremely important to have
#221 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#222 Can become passive-aggressive when you're frustrated at yourself or with unfair authority figures
#223 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#224 Are passionate about life
#225 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#226 Fear you would not be loved if others knew how much self-doubt you have
#227 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#228 Can get scattered, over-extended and over-committed
#229 Usually are good at debating, analyzing, critiquing, investigating, researching, conceptualizing, etc.
#230 Can be very open-hearted and merged with your partner at times
#231 Often get impatient and frustrated by other people's slower pace; like to take immediate action
#232 Can be tough also but prefer to use your beauty to protect yourself
#233 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#234 May even take credit for others' work and/or exaggerate their success/fame/wealth
#235 Often very loyal to family and friends; enjoy nurturing and caring for your own
#236 Act childish and egocentric when scared
#237 May want the symbols of success (in the U.S. --' a fancy car; a nice, big house in the best neighborhood; designer clothes; name brands, etc.)
#238 Sometimes you can unexpectedly leave/disappear for long periods of time without any notice
#239 Go after what you want
#240 At worst, you are irresponsible, rebellious, seek constant variety and get involved with the wrong crowd
#241 Underlying feelings of scarcity cause you to withdraw into privacy
#242 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
#243 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#244 Often drawn to politics and/or journalism
#245 Your underlying fear is that you won't be able to take care of yourself, won't have the inner resources, capability, power or life skills to manage if something goes wrong
#246 Get along well with individuals and groups that are very different from each other
#247 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#248 Group involvement helps you to structure the use of your time better
#249 Are often talkative and enjoy a good debate, especially about politics, the economy, sports or leadership
#250 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
#251 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#252 Inner tension between wanting privacy/alone time vs. wanting intense, intimate connection with partner
#253 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#254 Inner tension between wanting to withdraw from life vs. wanting to participate fully in life
#255 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#256 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#257 Public image is all important
#258 Unconsciously yearning for the ideal partner perpetuates familiar feelings of lost love in childhood
#259 Inner tension between wanting to connect with your partner on a deep level vs. needing to stay in control
#260 Workaholism and strong identification with their work
#261 Can avoid groups and organizations altogether while still caring about your social position and how you are seen by society
#262 Some can neglect relationships and/or health due to heavy workload
#263 Can be extremely social, entertaining, humorous and fun-loving
#264 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#265 Patient and forbearing
#266 At worst, can be voyeuristic, kinky, sexually perverted and/or isolate yourself from society
#267 Dislike feeling burdened by your obligations and responsibilities; wish you could escape
#268 Are sociable, generous, friendly and extremely honorable with those you love
#269 Interested in physical and material well being
#270 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
#271 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#272 Tend to be a good conversationalist and advice giver
#273 Consider your home as somewhat like a castle, island, fortress or barrier of safety to protect yourself against the dangers of the outside world
#274 Child-like fear of not being able to make it on their own
#275 Often compare yourself with more "normal" people and feel either more deficient or more elite
#276 Supportive and forgiving
#277 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#278 Want the best for everyone else as well as yourself
#279 Procrastination
#280 Can aggressively and relentlessly go after what you want (to keep anxiety repressed)
#281 Strong sense of social responsibility
#282 Help other people feel happy by sharing your deep gratitude and enjoyment of life
#283 Can be territorial about your possessions and get bent out of sorts if someone moves something of yours
#284 Good team players, get along well with others
#285 Witty and very genuine
#286 Like to help others with their material and physical needs
#287 Orderly, organized, neat, clean
#288 Can see life as a struggle; may believe only the strong survive; can be hard-hearted, anti-social
#289 Are able to deal with difficult, even painful, situations by choosing to see the positive that can come from any situation
#290 Can be self-righteous
#291 Analyze decisions to death before making them to avoid making mistakes or jeopardizing your safety
#292 Dislike inequality amongst people so strive for an egalitarian group structure --' no leaders, no followers
#293 Feel drawn to anything or anyone that is unique, unusual, complex, mysterious, intense or beautiful
#294 Can be overly competitive and self-promoting
#295 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#296 Can be seductive without even meaning to be
#297 Feel most alive when tempting fate; can lead to crisis situations
#298 Self-reliant and independent
#299 Inner tension between doing what you want versus doing what you feel you "should" do
#300 At worst, can be an antisocial crackpot propounding your provocative, even anarchistic views to others
#301 Are considerate and cooperative but have good boundaries; don't allow others to control or coerce you
#302 May aggressively pursue and overcome all obstacles/objections when you really like and want someone
#303 Long for a soulmate to come along and sweep you off your feet; to save you from an ordinary life
#304 Can fall in and out of love often, trying your best to avoid a boring life
#305 Affectionate, nurturing
#306 Great at organizing meetings, facilitating projects
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.