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 Naturally noticing who has the power and who's in control
#29 Containing your own energy and anger
#30 Detach from feelings to prevent emotional overwhelm
#31 Comparing self to others and judging self and others
#32 Manage time for maximum efficiency and productivity
#33 Present a winning personality that people will admire
#34 Vigilance and alertness; looking for hidden agendas
#35 Tuning in to inner states and feelings to actualize the self
#36 Resisting over-influence from the environment
#37 Focusing on the bright side, even in difficult situations
#38 Maintaining comfortable, predictable routines
#39 Can be extremely focused and work diligently
#40 Sacrificing your own needs to care for others
#41 Being strong, and forceful if necessary, to gain respect
#42 Detach to observe life from an internally safe distance
#43 Seeking knowledge to explain life and feel safe
#44 Doubt/mistrust others; Test other's loyalty
#45 Heightened imagination and positive, anticipatory thinking
#46 Feeling superior (to those less deep and/or sensitive)
#47 Denying any personal vulnerability or weakness
#48 Suppressing negative, unpleasant and unlikable feelings
#53 Altering and adapting yourself to be more likeable and lovable
#54 Being self-controlled
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#56 The ability to work well with my hands, with tools and with possibly machinery
#57 The ability to follow my heart, wherever it may lead
#58 The ability to make people feel included and important
#59 The ability to provide real care and support to others
#60 The ability to inspect products, services, or processes to evaluate their quality or performance
#61 The ability to affirm others and put them at ease
#62 The ability to bring people together to create community and a family-like environment
#63 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#64 The ability to nurture and cultivate love and kindness in others
#65 The ability to fight for truth and justice and stand up for what I believe in
#66 The ability to serve and support others and worthy causes
#67 The ability to learn quickly
#68 The ability to conceptually understand the fundamental principles of how anything works
#69 The ability to plan and then execute the plan to achieve my lofty goals (I have big dreams!)
#70 The ability to focus and concentrate fully when I'm on task
#71 The ability to contemplate deeply, philosophize and understand abstract ideas and concepts
#72 The ability to adapt, accommodate, "go with the flow" and "live-and-let-live"
#73 The ability to inspect, scrutinize and examine something carefully and thoroughly
#74 The ability to discipline myself to achieve my goals
#75 The ability to courageously take risks, try new things and overcome or circumvent obstacles
#76 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#77 The ability to identify and make use of available resources in ingenious ways
#78 The ability to listen compassionately and allow people to feel understood
#79 The ability to cooperate, collaborate and create harmonious relationships with others
#80 The ability to mobilize and marshal people to help others in need
#81 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#82 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#83 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#84 The ability to listen objectively and non-judgmentally and give unbiased advise
#85 The ability to move into focused action when known difficulties/problems arise
#86 The ability to read people well; to understand their needs and motivations
#87 The ability to network and make connections (with the goal of helping each other succeed)
#88 The ability to see life in a highly unique, otherworldly, idiosyncratic, and often spiritual way
#89 The ability to pick up the feelings of people around me (because of my emotional sensitivity)
#90 The ability to work steadily and persistently toward my goals without giving up
#91 The ability to plan (especially exciting things to do!)
#92 The ability to feel connected with others (and even one with the universe)
#93 The ability to put people at ease with my even-keeled presence, calmness and patience
#94 The ability to help people relax, see the big picture, and put things in perspective
#95 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
#96 The ability to take control of a bad situation (a failing business or government, for example) and turn it around
#97 The ability to sacrifice immediate, personal gratification for the greater good of all
#98 The ability to help others grow and develop their potential
#99 The ability to broadly comprehend a subject while penetrating it deeply (and in great detail!)
#100 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#101 The ability to cooperate and collaborate with others as part of a team with a common goal
#102 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical)
#103 The ability to see the big picture and the implications of my actions and ideas
#104 The ability to commit to those I care about and be loyal, dependable and responsible
#105 The ability to anticipate wonderful things happening for me
#106 The ability to empower and encourage others to be strong and take charge of their life
#107 The ability to protect people and create security and stability for them
#108 The ability to perceive, discern and mentally interpret information that escapes most people
#109 The ability to work hard, persevere and do whatever it takes to succeed
#110 The ability to see patterns and possibilities
#111 The ability to pay careful attention to details
#112 The ability to pull myself up by my own bootstraps
#113 The ability to create financial independence (because of my strong desire not to be dependent on anyone)
#114 The ability to motivate, persuade, convince and inspire people
#115 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
#116 The ability to sell, promote and market myself, my services, and my products
#117 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#118 The ability to brainstorm and create multiple options to solve a problem
#119 The ability to create "works of art" (term used broadly) that are beautiful, poetic, touching
#120 The ability to see the good in others
#121 The ability to notice flaws, discrepancies, inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions
#122 The ability to identify and utilize all available resources at my disposal
#123 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
#124 The ability to see other peoples' points of view and value differences of opinion
#125 The ability to empathize with people and console and reassure them
#126 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#127 The ability to keep personal information confidential (important for most occupations)
#128 The ability to use Socratic questioning and scientific methodology
#129 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
#130 The ability to mediate conflicts and disagreements between people; to harmonize
#131 The ability to accept enormous responsibility and solve difficult problems
#132 The ability to feel things deeply and share the depths of my soul with others, warts and all
#133 The ability to take initiative/action and get things done (and get things done quickly)
#134 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#135 The ability to give my word and honor it, come hell or high water!
#136 The ability to stay focused on my dreams, goals and desires and anticipate good things happening for me
#137 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#138 The ability to observe life impartially and see it from multiple, abstract perspectives
#139 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of loyalty, duty and commitment
#140 The ability to direct my own life and not be swayed, influenced or coerced by others
#141 The ability to keep on top of things
#142 The ability to heed my conscience when making decisions
#143 The ability to beautify any environment
#144 The ability to initiate, lead and take action to succeed
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 Loving, attentive to others, generous
#146 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#147 Entertaining, optimistic, positive, vivacious and upbeat
#148 Fear social encounters that might bring your deficiency or "fatal flaw" to light and humiliate you
#149 Maintain social standards of appropriateness at all times, even when speaking out is necessary
#150 Want to make sure you always have what you need and aren't deprived, limited or constricted
#151 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
#152 Are willing to confront people who take advantage of your kindness and charity
#153 Are capable of bringing passion, intensity and excitement to your intimate relationship
#154 Public image is all important
#155 Continually learning and into self-improvement
#156 Are extremely loyal to and protective of people you care about
#157 Can aggressively and relentlessly go after what you want (to keep anxiety repressed)
#158 Want to know everything about your partner -- body, mind and soul; no secret is too sacred
#159 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#160 Can be dauntless and throw caution to the wind to materialize your dream
#161 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#162 Conscientious about planning for the future, for yourself and loved ones
#163 Pursue sexual conquests subconsciously believing they will bolster your self-esteem; they don't
#164 Overly concerned with getting credentials and judging people by their credentials (degrees, titles, etc.)
#165 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#166 It is easy for you to "lose yourself" in your partner because tension dissolves when you do
#167 Have learned to temper your impulsivity and risk taking; take calculated risks now
#168 Polite and diplomatic; self-confident and ambitious
#169 Trust and privacy are big issues; don't want your partner discussing relationship issues with other people
#170 Can be fickle and cancel appointments if something more exciting or promising comes up
#171 Work long hours to preserve their security and mitigate anxiety
#172 Stand by your true friends through thick and thin; will come to their defense in times of need
#173 Long for a soulmate to come along and sweep you off your feet; to save you from an ordinary life
#174 Choose a safe career rather than risk doing what you love
#175 Can be self-deprecating, act vulnerable and bid to be rescued
#176 Inner tension between wanting to fully participate in a group vs. not wanting the responsibility of fully participating
#177 Disengage from your partner to be alone after an intense engagement, which can confuse your partner
#178 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#179 Flattering, ingratiating, seductive
#180 Have a lust for power and quickly notice who else has power when you are among a group of people
#181 Great at saving and investing money
#182 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#183 Can zone out mentally and disengage emotionally while still remaining physically present/involved
#184 You avoid participating in group conflicts if at all possible
#185 Can be self-righteous
#186 Can sometimes be fickle in fact and not just in mind; commitment can be difficult for you
#187 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#188 At worst, you become an apathetic, lifeless, spaced out zombie trudging through life, often with addictions
#189 Can have difficulty saying no because you like to please and want to belong/fit in
#190 Truly want to have a partnership of equality where you don't feel the need to control and possess
#191 Pain arises when your partner doesn't take an interest in you or your repressed, unmet needs/desires
#192 Have an interest in the group's welfare because you feel the group's welfare is connected to your own
#193 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#194 Disciplined and regimented
#195 Judge their strong sexual urges/desires as "bad"
#196 Tactful with good manners and a gracious way with people
#197 Can see life as a struggle; may believe only the strong survive; can be hard-hearted, anti-social
#198 Desire to find the perfect, ideal partner
#199 Tend to be a good conversationalist and advice giver
#200 Can have a very difficult time letting go of a relationship once it is over
#201 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#202 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#204 Can have explosive emotional reactions when your connection with important others is threatened
#205 Can be overly protective of your time, money, space and energy output
#206 Ambitious and hard working
#207 Won't let their guard down until you feel safe to do so, when you really trust and respect someone
#208 Inner tension between wanting to act on their good intentions vs. not wanting to give up their freedom
#209 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#210 Adapt and compromise yourself to look good and fit in
#211 Have a wide-ranging curiosity and are likely multitalented
#212 Tend to avoid social contact; can feel alienated from others at times
#213 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#214 Overprotective
#215 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#216 Hold people to exacting standards
#217 Are charismatic, passionate and truthful
#218 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#219 Indecisive and ambivalent because of your inner anxiety
#220 Workaholism and strong identification with their work
#221 Tend to be assertive and confrontational in relationships; prefer intense relationships to comfortable ones
#222 Are likely a workaholic because independence and security are extremely important to you
#223 You try to ensure that everyone around you or with you has a good time
#224 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#225 Inner tension between wanting to fit in, be accepted and belong yet still be special, unique and stand out
#226 You develop a keen "appetite" for secondary sources of gratification as a substitute for true self-love
#227 At worst, can be an eccentric, isolated weirdo who is prone to delusional, obsessive paranoid thinking
#228 Easily swayed by other people, you don't take responsibility for your own choices and blame your partner or other people when things go wrong
#229 Strong sense of social responsibility
#230 Inner tension between wanting to connect with your partner on a deep level vs. needing to stay in control
#231 Fear being left out or forgotten
#232 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#233 Embody the "life of the party" type who gets drunk and disorderly, especially when young and single
#234 At worst, can be voyeuristic, kinky, sexually perverted and/or isolate yourself from society
#235 Procrastination
#236 Can have difficulty adhering to mindless rules and regulations
#237 Tend to be especially attracted to people who are distant or unavailable
#238 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#239 With your great intuition, can have excellent social skills, social sensitivities and great manners
#240 Create aesthetically pleasing surroundings in your home that have emotional resonance for you
#241 Can envy or resent the very qualities in your mate you originally admired or wanted in yourself
#242 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#243 Can discount basic self-preservation needs and tune mundane reality out in order to follow a dream
#244 Like to help others with their material and physical needs
#245 Possibly abuse food (as compensation for feeling unloved)
#246 Desire to uphold and enforce rules for the good of all
#247 Often feel lonely, even when with others
#248 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#249 Can have vanity and try to become the "ideal man" or "ideal woman"
#250 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#251 At worst, are anxiety-ridden, clingingly dependent, self-disparaging and massively insecure
#252 Excellent social and interpersonal skills; great networker
#253 Extremely social, friendly and outgoing
#254 Seek adulation and recognition from others
#255 Affectionate, nurturing
#256 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
#257 Losing your job or assets, or an illness that stops you from working, can feel life threatening
#258 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#259 Go after what you want
#260 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
#261 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#262 Take criticism very personally
#263 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
#264 Can be too self-contained, self-destructive, self-defeating, irresponsible and completely autonomous
#265 Interested in physical and material well being
#266 Passionate
#267 Can be very open-hearted and merged with your partner at times
#268 Can be disillusioned and resentful of authority figures if they end up disappointing you in some way
#269 Witty and very genuine
#270 Alter and adapt yourself to meet others' needs but then fear rejection if you express your own needs
#271 Sometimes you can unexpectedly leave/disappear for long periods of time without any notice
#272 You can completely lack discernment and get involved in risky love affairs, flirt with danger or live on the edge in other ways to feel fully alive; excessive living can lead to burn-out and depression
#273 Are passionate about life
#274 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#275 Want to be envied for having a picture perfect relationship with a successful, attractive, prestigious mate
#276 Strong emphasis on fidelity
#277 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#278 Enjoy learning widely and broadly to understand what other experts in different fields have to say
#279 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#280 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#281 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#282 Can project your own unowned power onto another and then see that person as a threat
#283 Faithful and loyal
#284 Responsible, willing to make sacrifices, detail-oriented, thrifty
#285 Easily feel ashamed/frustrated for not being able to live up to your own vision of your ideal self
#286 Like to expose wrong-doing; willing to speak up and speak out
#287 You know you are hiding but are afraid to take off your mask
#288 Are self-reliant and independent
#289 Your fear of material deprivation can cause a preoccupation with wanting comfort, especially at home
#290 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)
#291 Repress and stuff their feelings
#292 As you become less healthy you can become a scheming swindler, full of hot air and empty promises
#293 Keep up with what is going on in their community
#294 Easily get depressed and feel disillusioned when relationship problems come up
#295 Can be idealistic, sacrificing for a cause you believe in that serves something beyond just yourself
#296 Want the best for everyone else as well as yourself
#297 Expect others to know what you need
#298 Can be haughty, snobbish, intellectually arrogant and condescending toward "inferior-minded" people
#299 Fear being rejected for who you really are
#300 Alter your behavior in any way necessary to keep your partner interested in you
#301 Often enjoy teaching, training, research, scholarship, sharing their knowledge and wisdom
#302 You like to get involved in groups that further social causes
#303 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
#304 At worst, can become fanatical and obsessive about a group ideal you believe in unquestioningly
#305 Self-reliant and independent
#306 Charming, upbeat, entertaining; a gracious host and hostess
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.