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 Keeping life upbeat, exciting and enjoyable
#29 Suppressing negative, unpleasant and unlikable feelings
#30 Resilience --' bouncing back quickly after painful incidents
#31 Seeing everyone else's point of view
#32 Detach to observe life from an internally safe distance
#33 "Polarize," an NLP term meaning contrary/polar opposite thinking
#34 Naturally noticing who has the power and who's in control
#35 Work exceptionally hard and compete to be the best
#36 Repress feelings for maximum performance and results
#37 Vigilance and alertness; looking for hidden agendas
#38 Natural Socratic method of questioning to get to truth
#39 Identifying the self with ever-changing feelings and moods
#40 Maintaining high standards and the utmost propriety
#41 Dissociating from threatening events
#42 Getting things "right" (your own inner critic berates you if you don't)
#43 Compartmentalize my life to protect privacy
#44 Avoiding negative feelings that bring life down
#45 Cope with fear by acting strong (or smart) to win support and/or by acting sexy or coquettish to attract support
#46 Having a strong sense of self and being self-assertive
#47 Resisting over-influence from the environment
#48 Being self-controlled
#49 Know how to present something in a compelling and acceptable way
#50 "Matching," an NLP term meaning you try to find commonality between yourself and others
#51 Sacrificing your own needs to care for others
#52 Searching for the ideal (partner, job, body,...., life) that will compensate for what I feel is missing inside
#53 Imposing their will and truth on others (to stay in control)
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to create financial independence (because of my strong desire not to be dependent on anyone)
#56 The ability to create an ambiance of romance
#57 The ability to look for the positive in any situation
#58 The ability to inspect, scrutinize and examine something carefully and thoroughly
#59 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
#60 The ability to accept and appreciate other people just the way they are
#61 The ability to go and go and go.... until I crash (like the Energizer bunny!)
#62 The ability to take initiative/action and get things done (and get things done quickly)
#63 The ability to pick up the feelings of people around me (because of my emotional sensitivity)
#64 The ability to think logically and analytically (and make decisions that way)
#65 The ability to improve myself and my work over time (a commitment to excellence)
#66 The ability to notice flaws, discrepancies, inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions
#67 The ability to remain a source of strength, stability, reliability and dependability for others despite extreme hardship or trying circumstances
#68 The ability to network and make connections (with the goal of helping each other succeed)
#69 The ability to see the big picture and the implications of my actions and ideas
#70 The ability to empathize with people and console and reassure them
#71 The ability to see life in a highly unique, otherworldly, idiosyncratic, and often spiritual way
#72 The ability to accept enormous responsibility and solve difficult problems
#73 The ability to see points of agreement between people's different points of view
#74 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
#75 The ability to sense danger and often prevent it from happening
#76 The ability to perceive, discern and mentally interpret information that escapes most people
#77 The ability to identify and capitalize on good ideas and turn them into profit
#78 The ability to interact well with people interpersonally/socially (I can be very charming)
#79 The ability to help people relax, see the big picture, and put things in perspective
#80 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)
#81 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#82 The ability to detect when someone is being untruthful
#83 The ability to share my findings with others (for my joy and their knowledge)
#84 The ability to think systematically and approach problems carefully and methodically
#85 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#86 The ability to affirm others and put them at ease
#87 The ability to contemplate deeply, philosophize and understand abstract ideas and concepts
#88 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#89 The ability to see patterns and possibilities
#90 The ability to act spontaneously and adapt quickly to changing situations
#91 The ability to investigate, inquire and research
#92 The ability to look for and find meaning in every experience, especially the painful ones
#93 The ability to heed my conscience when making decisions
#94 The ability to learn quickly
#95 The ability to plan and then execute the plan to achieve my lofty goals (I have big dreams!)
#96 The ability to pay careful attention to details
#97 The ability to listen well and empathize deeply with others
#98 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
#99 The ability to do what I say I will do
#100 The ability to observe life impartially and see it from multiple, abstract perspectives
#101 The ability to bring enthusiasm, optimism, passion and fun to whatever work I do
#102 The ability to take daring risks but based on practical intuition
#103 The ability to communicate with and care for animals (some Nines are gifted with animals)
#104 The ability to sell, promote and market myself, my services, and my products
#105 The ability to identify and make use of available resources in ingenious ways
#106 The ability to advocate and promote people or causes I am passionate about
#107 The ability to see the big picture and develop long-range strategic goals
#108 The ability to see the good in others even when they don't see it in themselves
#109 The ability to multitask and juggle many roles and responsibilities in life
#110 The ability to believe in myself, think positively and dream big
#111 The ability to size people up quickly and figure out their weaknesses
#112 The ability to keep on top of things
#113 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#114 The ability to see deep underlying principles of life and universal truths that escape most
#115 The ability to mediate conflicts and disagreements between people; to harmonize
#116 The ability to work long and hard on someone else's behalf
#117 The ability to help other types get in touch with their deeper feelings
#118 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
#119 The ability to take control of a bad situation (a failing business or government, for example) and turn it around
#120 The ability to tune in to my inner states, subconscious feelings and impulses
#121 The ability to invent new theories, models or systems to solve problems
#122 The ability to discipline myself to achieve my goals
#123 The ability to nurture and cultivate love and kindness in others
#124 The ability to organize resources, prioritize tasks and follow through on work projects
#125 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
#126 The ability to offer hospitality
#127 The ability to entertain others and make people laugh
#128 The ability to feel connected with others (and even one with the universe)
#129 The ability to enforce [fair] rules imposed on others and break [unfair] rules imposed on me
#130 The ability to mobilize and marshal people to help others in need
#131 The ability to sacrifice my own needs for the benefit of someone I care to help
#132 The ability to move into focused action when known difficulties/problems arise
#133 The ability to create peace and harmony between people (and even countries)
#134 The ability to commit to those I care about and be loyal, dependable and responsible
#135 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#136 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#137 The ability to behave appropriately and diplomatically when out in public
#138 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#139 The ability to see other peoples' points of view and value differences of opinion
#140 The ability to focus and concentrate on a work task
#141 The ability to broadly comprehend a subject while penetrating it deeply (and in great detail!)
#142 The ability to network, communicate and interact well in interpersonal/social situations
#143 The ability to motivate, persuade, convince and inspire people
#144 The ability to protect and help those that have been taken advantage of or mistreated
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 be a reformer, advocate and/or crusader
#146 Desire to uphold and enforce rules for the good of all
#147 Often drawn to politics and/or journalism
#148 Polite and diplomatic; self-confident and ambitious
#149 Can be powerful and self-assertive
#150 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#151 Provide financial security and stability to others
#152 Underlying feelings of scarcity cause you to withdraw into privacy
#153 Can feel as though other people have what is missing in your life
#154 Patient and forbearing
#155 Fear being able to live up to the image you are projecting
#156 So focused on goals, mission, purpose that you can't relate to people
#157 Good team players, get along well with others
#158 Analyze decisions to death before making them to avoid making mistakes or jeopardizing your safety
#159 Often love to cook for others
#160 At worst, you can be an intimidating bully, threatening thief and/or an uncaring megalomaniac
#161 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
#162 Like to be seen with successful people to enhance their own social value
#163 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#164 Keep physically fit and healthy
#165 Take criticism very personally
#166 Are willing to confront people who take advantage of your kindness and charity
#167 Can be very open-hearted and merged with your partner at times
#168 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#169 Responsible and security conscious
#170 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#171 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
#172 Disengage from your partner to be alone after an intense engagement, which can confuse your partner
#173 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#174 Healthy reformer qualities
#175 Public image is all important
#176 Know what you want out of life and don't get pulled off course by other people's agendas and desires
#177 Fear of scarcity
#178 Usually are good at debating, analyzing, critiquing, investigating, researching, conceptualizing, etc.
#179 You can long for the ideal romantic union with a partner
#180 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
#181 Can be fickle and cancel appointments if something more exciting or promising comes up
#182 At worst, you can spend out of control (possibly gambling as well), indulge their senses excessively (food, drink, drugs, sex, etc.) and push your bodies regularly to the point of exhaustion
#183 Allow people to mistake your outer appearance and sexual appeal for your inner self
#184 A master networker and organizer who can bring people together that need each other's help
#185 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#186 Inner tension between wanting privacy/alone time vs. wanting intense, intimate connection with partner
#187 Once you create powerful bonds of camaraderie with close friends, you can let your true feelings show
#188 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)
#189 You avoid participating in group conflicts if at all possible
#190 Are capable of bringing passion, intensity and excitement to your intimate relationship
#191 Fear being left out or forgotten
#192 You would sometimes like to be more independent and get in touch with your true desires and vitality
#193 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#194 Believe you are only as good as your achievements
#195 Can be seductive, sexual, jealous and possessive; relationship problems cause depression
#196 Are resilient; you can reframe disappointments and look to future possibilities for happiness
#197 Can be dauntless and throw caution to the wind to materialize your dream
#198 Have trouble taking time off from work, relaxing or even slowing down
#199 Fearing betrayal, you can cast aside a friend for even minor transgressions or oversights
#200 Want to know everything about your partner -- body, mind and soul; no secret is too sacred
#201 Fear being rejected for who you really are
#202 Acts of service is one of your "love languages"
#203 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#204 Witty and very genuine
#205 Judge their strong sexual urges/desires as "bad"
#206 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#207 Can have explosive emotional reactions when your connection with important others is threatened
#208 Can be self-centered, thoughtless, impatient, demanding and grumpy when feeling frustrated or deprived
#209 Long for a soulmate to come along and sweep you off your feet; to save you from an ordinary life
#211 Can be self-deprecating as a way to fit in and deflect their inner feelings of envy and defectiveness
#212 Go after what you want
#213 Can become passive-aggressive when you're frustrated at yourself or with unfair authority figures
#214 Can avoid groups and organizations altogether while still caring about your social position and how you are seen by society
#215 Inner tension between wanting to act on their good intentions vs. not wanting to give up their freedom
#216 Can have a difficult time committing and tend to scatter their energy in every direction
#217 Minimalistic; get by with the bare essentials (like books, bookshelves, a computer & Sudoku puzzles!)
#218 Can be a hypochondriac
#219 You try to ensure that everyone around you or with you has a good time
#220 Have a wide-ranging curiosity and are likely multitalented
#221 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
#222 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.)
#223 Can be a workaholic
#224 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
#225 Tactful with good manners and a gracious way with people
#226 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#227 Are passionate about life
#228 At worst, can be an antisocial crackpot propounding your provocative, even anarchistic views to others
#229 Ambitious and hard working
#230 Interested in physical and material well being
#231 Expect others to know what you need
#232 Can have difficulty with social chit-chat and small talk, unless talking about your field
#233 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#234 Energetic, practical, ambitious and hard working
#235 Won't let down your guard or relax your control in a relationship until you know it is safe to do so
#236 Crave yet fear intimacy due to hidden feelings of undesirability
#237 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#238 You (particularly if you were a man) can try to give the impression of being macho, virile, manly and tough
#239 Choose a safe career rather than risk doing what you love
#240 Entertaining, optimistic, positive, vivacious and upbeat
#241 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#242 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#243 Can be too self-contained, self-destructive, self-defeating, irresponsible and completely autonomous
#244 Are very protective of your partner
#245 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#246 You like to get involved in groups that further social causes
#247 Can have a very difficult time letting go of a relationship once it is over
#248 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#249 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#250 Group involvement helps you to structure the use of your time better
#251 Excellent social skills and great conversationalists
#252 Are likely a workaholic because independence and security are extremely important to you
#253 Can project your own unowned power onto another and then see that person as a threat
#254 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
#255 Tend to question and test your partner's motives and actions in the beginning stages of the relationship
#256 Meaningful objects, such as antiques or art, can appease romantic desires and longings
#257 Obsessively think about their partner
#258 Inner tension between wanting to withdraw from life vs. wanting to participate fully in life
#259 Like to know your partner's personal thoughts, feelings and desires, and like sharing their own
#260 Self-reliant and independent
#261 Can feel incapable of meeting the same standards that others in the group are capable of meeting and fear that your defectiveness will eventually be found out and you will be rejected by the group
#262 Can have trouble setting your own goals and following through with your innermost intentions
#263 At worst, can be vindictive, promiscuous, jealous, exhibitionistic or even rageful
#264 Consider your home as somewhat like a castle, island, fortress or barrier of safety to protect yourself against the dangers of the outside world
#265 Run by your emotional whims; indulge in bad habits (excessive eating, drinking, staying up too late, love affairs, etc.) to make up for what is perceived to be missing and to assuage your emotional lows
#266 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#267 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#268 Good at planning everything out
#269 Are sociable, generous, friendly and extremely honorable with those you love
#270 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#271 Are self-reliant and independent
#272 Can express your feelings especially well nonverbally, through your sensuality and sexuality
#273 It is easy for you to "lose yourself" in your partner because tension dissolves when you do
#274 Like to be the center of attention, the head honcho, the big cheese
#275 Can zone out mentally and disengage emotionally while still remaining physically present/involved
#276 Expressing feelings that occur in the moment is difficult without having time to think about them
#277 Black and white thinking can cause you to hold grudges against people for small disagreements
#278 Often enjoy teaching, training, research, scholarship, sharing their knowledge and wisdom
#279 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#280 Can have difficulty saying no because you like to please and want to belong/fit in
#281 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#282 Embody the phrase "the grass is greener on the other side of the fence."
#283 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#284 Are charismatic, passionate and truthful
#285 Having prestige and a good reputation is very important
#286 With your great intuition, can have excellent social skills, social sensitivities and great manners
#287 Socially compare yourself with others; you're strongly identified with your social role
#288 Can focus intently on work or a cause you believe in wholeheartedly
#289 Can be envious of people who seem more fulfilled and happy in their love life
#290 Can expect preferential treatment for love and attention given to others
#291 Want money and power to be able to insure your own well being and that of loved ones
#292 Repress and stuff their feelings
#293 Are considerate and cooperative but have good boundaries; don't allow others to control or coerce you
#294 Can question, challenge or check up on their partner when gone too long
#295 Like to help others with their material and physical needs
#296 Get along well with individuals and groups that are very different from each other
#297 Can fear being trapped in a relationship so often move on once the rush of initial attraction wears off
#298 May aggressively pursue and overcome all obstacles/objections when you really like and want someone
#299 Fear becoming dependent on others or having others dependent on you
#300 Fearful of standing out and consequently have difficulty striving for your own success
#301 Excellent social and interpersonal skills; great networker
#302 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
#303 Can be self-righteous
#304 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#305 Work long hours to preserve their security and mitigate anxiety
#306 Have hidden expectations of love being returned
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.