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 Fighting perceived injustices
#29 Giving (praise, affection, compliments, help, etc.) to get (love)
#30 Perceptiveness
#31 Pleasing, harmonizing and accommodating to avoid conflict
#32 Work exceptionally hard and compete to be the best
#33 Looking for something and/or someone outside the self to believe in and put loyalty into
#34 Being passive-aggressive rather than directly confronting
#35 Avoiding negative feelings that bring life down
#36 Discerning the "right" thing to do (working hard, being honest, moderate, thrifty, etc.)
#37 Manage time for maximum efficiency and productivity
#38 Comparing self to others and judging self and others
#39 Natural Socratic method of questioning to get to truth
#40 Altering and adapting yourself to be more likeable and lovable
#41 Cope with fear by acting strong (or smart) to win support and/or by acting sexy or coquettish to attract support
#42 Identifying the self with ever-changing feelings and moods
#45 "Matching," an NLP term meaning you try to find commonality between yourself and others
#46 Indirectly displacing anger through correcting errors and/or championing social causes
#47 Putting a positive reframe on negative experiences
#48 Denying any personal vulnerability or weakness
#49 Seeing everyone else's point of view
#50 Feeling superior (to those less deep and/or sensitive)
#51 Imagining and engaging in interesting activities
#52 Taking control of everything and everyone
#53 "Mismatch," an NLP term meaning I look for and notice what is NOT present in any experience -- what is missing
#54 Meet challenges by being extremely adaptable -- I adjust my behavior and affect to meet expectations and succeed
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#56 The ability to keep personal information confidential (important for most occupations)
#57 The ability to keep on top of things
#58 The ability to listen compassionately and allow people to feel understood
#59 The ability to produce positive change in the world (with my vision, compassion and strength)
#60 The ability to quickly understand computers and technology
#61 The ability to bring out the best in people by challenging them yet believing in them
#62 The ability to protect, guard, defend and keep people safe from harm
#63 The ability to learn quickly
#64 The ability to empathize with people and console and reassure them
#65 The ability to express myself creatively through art such as music, painting, dance, etc.
#66 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#67 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#68 The ability to courageously take risks, try new things and overcome or circumvent obstacles
#69 The ability to bring enthusiasm, optimism, passion and fun to whatever work I do
#70 The ability to ensure the welfare of those I care about
#71 The ability to nurture and cultivate love and kindness in others
#72 The ability to anticipate wonderful things happening for me
#73 The ability to stay focused on my dreams, goals and desires and anticipate good things happening for me
#74 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of loyalty, duty and commitment
#75 The ability to multitask and juggle many roles and responsibilities in life
#76 The ability to see other peoples' points of view and value differences of opinion
#77 The ability to help others grow and develop their potential
#78 The ability to adapt well to sudden changes and shift gears quickly to stay on top of things
#79 The ability to look for and find meaning in every experience, especially the painful ones
#80 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of integrity and hard work ethic
#81 The ability to focus and concentrate on a work task
#82 The ability to conceptually understand the fundamental principles of how anything works
#83 The ability to fight for truth and justice and stand up for what I believe in
#84 The ability to see the good in others even when they don't see it in themselves
#85 The ability to help people view life from a more universal, metaphysical perspective
#86 The ability to communicate well and get along with all kinds of people (even difficult ones)
#87 The ability to arouse enthusiasm and excitement in others for my products, services or projects (great for winning supporters, investors or followers)
#88 The ability to observe life impartially and see it from multiple, abstract perspectives
#89 The ability to discipline myself to achieve my goals
#90 The ability to take initiative/action and get things done (and get things done quickly)
#91 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#92 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#93 The ability to notice flaws, discrepancies, inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions
#94 The ability to heed my conscience when making decisions
#95 The ability to network and make connections (with the goal of helping each other succeed)
#96 The ability to see the good in others
#97 The ability to create "works of art" (term used broadly) that are beautiful, poetic, touching
#98 The ability to intuit and inwardly perceive other people's needs
#99 The ability to win friends and influence people (it's great when I'm running for election, interviewing or auditioning for a part)
#100 The ability to help other types get in touch with their deeper feelings
#101 The ability to see points of agreement between people's different points of view
#102 The ability to direct my own life and not be swayed, influenced or coerced by others
#103 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#104 The ability to see the big picture and the implications of my actions and ideas
#105 The ability to protect people and create security and stability for them
#106 The ability to praise people and make them feel good about themselves
#107 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#108 The ability to listen to people patiently, attentively and nonjudgmentally
#109 The ability to motivate, persuade, convince and inspire people
#110 The ability to juggle many roles and responsibilities in life (in my pursuit of having it all!)
#111 The ability to work steadily and persistently toward my goals without giving up
#112 The ability to "think outside the box" and envision exciting, creative and novel ideas
#113 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#114 The ability to accumulate enormous amounts of varied information (I'm so curious!)
#115 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#116 The ability to look for the positive in any situation
#117 The ability to plan and then execute the plan to achieve my lofty goals (I have big dreams!)
#118 The ability to do what I say I will do
#119 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#120 The ability to work hard, persevere and do whatever it takes to succeed
#121 The ability to size people up quickly and figure out their weaknesses
#122 The ability to sense danger and often prevent it from happening
#123 The ability to focus and concentrate deeply on projects that interest me
#124 The ability to work well under pressure
#125 The ability to synthesize vast amounts of information
#126 The ability to perceive, discern and mentally interpret information that escapes most people
#127 The ability to sacrifice immediate, personal gratification for the greater good of all
#128 The ability to take daring risks but based on practical intuition
#129 The ability to network
#130 The ability to accept and appreciate other people just the way they are
#131 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
#132 The ability to create financial independence (because of my strong desire not to be dependent on anyone)
#133 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#134 The ability to adapt, accommodate, "go with the flow" and "live-and-let-live"
#135 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
#136 The ability to invent new theories, models or systems to solve problems
#137 The ability to beautify any environment
#138 The ability to identify and capitalize on good ideas and turn them into profit
#139 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
#140 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#141 The ability to create an ambiance of romance
#142 The ability to endure hardships and difficult times (with my quiet strength and tenacity)
#143 The ability to put enormous energy, passion and intensity into whatever I do
#144 The ability to organize resources, prioritize tasks and follow through on work projects
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 Fear being rejected for who you really are
#147 Can have vanity and try to become the "ideal man" or "ideal woman"
#148 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#149 Conscientious about planning for the future, for yourself and loved ones
#150 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
#151 Often feel socially inept or inadequate --' handle by being outwardly charming or just blending in
#152 Can fear being trapped in a relationship so often move on once the rush of initial attraction wears off
#153 Strong fears of rejection and abandonment; you have serious doubts about your desirability
#154 Tactful with good manners and a gracious way with people
#155 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#156 Are very protective of your partner
#157 Can discount basic self-preservation needs and tune mundane reality out in order to follow a dream
#158 Judge their strong sexual urges/desires as "bad"
#159 Can't stand being in confined places (like an elevator, crawl space) or confined by a relationship or job
#160 At worst, you are irresponsible, rebellious, seek constant variety and get involved with the wrong crowd
#161 The positive energy of group involvement invigorates and enlivens you
#162 Are capable of making new discoveries or introducing inventions or life changing theories, etc.
#163 Know what you want out of life and don't get pulled off course by other people's agendas and desires
#164 Fastidious, picky and finicky
#165 Withdraw into your lair because you easily feel drained by being around people too much
#166 Often drawn to politics and/or journalism
#167 Sometimes you can unexpectedly leave/disappear for long periods of time without any notice
#168 Easily feel ashamed/frustrated for not being able to live up to your own vision of your ideal self
#169 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#170 Fear being able to live up to the image you are projecting
#171 Feel a sense of entitlement to get their essential needs met too
#172 Fearful of standing out and consequently have difficulty striving for your own success
#173 Can be dauntless and throw caution to the wind to materialize your dream
#174 Are sociable, generous, friendly and extremely honorable with those you love
#175 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#176 Anxiety, worry, physical tension
#177 Socially compare yourself with others; you're strongly identified with your social role
#178 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
#179 Create aesthetically pleasing surroundings in your home that have emotional resonance for you
#180 Need to be in control of your immediate environment and all resources
#181 Can be ingratiating and flattering to win other people's affections (and ensure your survival)
#182 Can avoid groups and organizations altogether while still caring about your social position and how you are seen by society
#183 Are self-reliant and independent
#184 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#185 Repress and stuff their feelings
#186 Can be tough also but prefer to use your beauty to protect yourself
#187 Polite and diplomatic; self-confident and ambitious
#188 Can envy or resent the very qualities in your mate you originally admired or wanted in yourself
#189 Have learned to temper your impulsivity and risk taking; take calculated risks now
#190 Are able to deal with difficult, even painful, situations by choosing to see the positive that can come from any situation
#191 Can aggressively and relentlessly go after what you want (to keep anxiety repressed)
#192 Can be self-deprecating, act vulnerable and bid to be rescued
#193 Passionate
#194 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#195 Have a large circle of friends that you share interests, activities and enthusiasms with
#196 Public image is all important
#197 Work long hours to preserve their security and mitigate anxiety
#198 Can have difficulty saying no because you like to please and want to belong/fit in
#199 Charming, upbeat, entertaining; a gracious host and hostess
#200 Orderly, organized, neat, clean
#201 Won't let down your guard or relax your control in a relationship until you know it is safe to do so
#202 Strong emphasis on fidelity
#203 Group involvement helps you to structure the use of your time better
#204 Inner tension between wanting to withdraw from life vs. wanting to participate fully in life
#205 Like to be the center of attention, the head honcho, the big cheese
#206 Enjoy sharing secrets with your partner and trusted allies and are excellent at keeping secrets too
#207 Responsible and security conscious
#208 Go after what you want
#209 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#210 Are resilient; you can reframe disappointments and look to future possibilities for happiness
#211 Can get anxious and panicky when you think about losing your freedom
#212 Get angry when your partner withholds information from you during a fight/argument -- you want your partner to be direct and honest and not withhold their thoughts or emotions from you
#213 Extremely sensitive to rejection, disrespect and betrayal
#214 Have hidden expectations of love being returned
#215 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#216 Can be depressed, paranoid and aggressive toward the very people you are looking to for security
#217 Loving, attentive to others, generous
#218 Excellent at connecting people together for their mutual benefit
#219 Can be stubborn and/or withdrawn, especially if someone is being demanding, bossy or rude
#220 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#221 Can be powerful and self-assertive
#222 Like to expose wrong-doing; willing to speak up and speak out
#223 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#224 Inner tension between doing what you want versus doing what you feel you "should" do
#227 Inner tension between wanting to connect with your partner on a deep level vs. needing to stay in control
#228 Good team players, get along well with others
#229 Can feel overwhelmed by people's expectations, intrusiveness, questioning, neediness, demands, etc.
#230 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#231 Disengage from your partner to be alone after an intense engagement, which can confuse your partner
#232 Excellent at pointing out angles, perspectives or viewpoints that others had not considered
#233 Need lots of privacy and your own space
#234 Energetic, practical, ambitious and hard working
#235 Are charismatic, passionate and truthful
#236 Are considerate and cooperative but have good boundaries; don't allow others to control or coerce you
#237 Continually learning and into self-improvement
#238 You may like a partner to be strong and direct, to stand his/her ground against yourself
#239 Can be materialistic and use money as bartering chips for power and control
#240 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#241 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
#242 Ambitious
#243 Can be the classic lazy couch potato who asks as little of life as possible
#244 Inner tension between wanting to act on their good intentions vs. not wanting to give up their freedom
#245 Pursue sexual conquests subconsciously believing they will bolster your self-esteem; they don't
#246 Often feel lonely, even when with others
#247 Some can neglect relationships and/or health due to heavy workload
#248 Can be very open-hearted and merged with your partner at times
#249 Having prestige and a good reputation is very important
#250 Fear you won't be able to survive or will be on the streets without support from your friends and family
#251 Can be tender, vulnerable and sweet but also competitive, demanding, aggressive and pushy
#252 At worst, can be obsessed with someone; stalking; fatal attractions
#253 Ambitious and hard working
#254 Can idealize a romantic interest, projecting all kinds of wonderful qualities onto him/her that don't exist
#255 Stand up for what you believe in and fight for truth, fairness and justice
#256 Tend to collect things you never use "just in case you ever need it" and because you are chronically indecisive about what you should throw away and what you shouldn't so you keep everything
#257 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#258 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#259 You sometimes have inner tension between wanting to merge vs. wanting to keep your autonomy
#260 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#261 Can sometimes be indecisive about whether you want to belong to a group or not
#262 Inner tension between social responsibility to others vs. a strong desire for excitement, adventure, fun
#263 At worst, can be an antisocial crackpot propounding your provocative, even anarchistic views to others
#264 Often enjoy teaching, training, research, scholarship, sharing their knowledge and wisdom
#265 Can be self-deprecating as a way to fit in and deflect their inner feelings of envy and defectiveness
#266 Like time alone. Can be balanced with regard to own needs vs. others' needs
#267 Try to hide your fears behind exaggerated strength (especially men)
#268 Enjoy learning widely and broadly to understand what other experts in different fields have to say
#269 Good at planning everything out
#270 Acts of service is one of your "love languages"
#271 May even take credit for others' work and/or exaggerate their success/fame/wealth
#272 Feel most alive when tempting fate; can lead to crisis situations
#273 Opinionated; believe you are the voice of the "truth"
#274 At worst, can be voyeuristic, kinky, sexually perverted and/or isolate yourself from society
#275 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#276 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#277 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#278 Take criticism very personally
#279 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#280 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#281 Possible eating disorders
#282 Witty and very genuine
#283 You try to ensure that everyone around you or with you has a good time
#284 Can fall in and out of love often, trying your best to avoid a boring life
#285 Flattering, ingratiating, seductive
#286 Indecisive and ambivalent because of your inner anxiety
#287 Can express your feelings especially well nonverbally, through your sensuality and sexuality
#288 With your great intuition, can have excellent social skills, social sensitivities and great manners
#289 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#290 Feel drawn to anything or anyone that is unique, unusual, complex, mysterious, intense or beautiful
#291 Try to allure and impress a romantic interest with your charisma, magnetism, success and confidence
#292 Charismatic and charming; outgoing and personable
#293 Your lust for life makes you prone to excess --' late nights, heavy entertaining, drinking, eating, etc.
#294 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#295 Inner tension between wanting to comply with others' wishes vs. wanting to defy/assert independence
#296 Once you create powerful bonds of camaraderie with close friends, you can let your true feelings show
#297 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#298 Outgoing and sociable but like having a home base
#299 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#300 Overly concerned about your social position; want to be one of the intellectual or creative elite
#301 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
#302 Like to be seen with successful people to enhance their own social value
#303 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#304 Are passionate about life
#305 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)
#306 Fear of scarcity
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.