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 Heightened imagination and positive, anticipatory thinking
#29 Present a winning personality that people will admire
#30 "Matching," an NLP term meaning you try to find commonality between yourself and others
#31 Overusing imagination to fantasize about ideal situations
#34 "Mirroring" others (matching mannerisms) in conversation to create wonderful rapport
#35 Conserving energy and withdrawing to refuel
#36 Indirectly displacing anger through correcting errors and/or championing social causes
#37 Protecting the weak, innocent and disadvantaged
#38 Being dutiful and aligning with others to feel safe
#39 Emphasizing uniqueness (which has the nasty side effect of distancing yourself from others and creating tension in relationships)
#40 Looking for something and/or someone outside the self to believe in and put loyalty into
#41 Imposing their will and truth on others (to stay in control)
#42 Being extremely loyal
#43 Imagining and engaging in interesting activities
#44 Resisting over-influence from the environment
#45 Know how to present something in a compelling and acceptable way
#46 Suppressing negative, unpleasant and unlikable feelings
#47 Tuning in to inner states and feelings to actualize the self
#48 Keeping life upbeat, exciting and enjoyable
#49 Being undemanding
#50 Perceptiveness
#51 Getting things "right" (your own inner critic berates you if you don't)
#52 Detach from feelings to prevent emotional overwhelm
#53 Being strong, and forceful if necessary, to gain respect
#54 Work exceptionally hard and compete to be the best
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to express myself creatively through art such as music, painting, dance, etc.
#56 The ability to bring people together who I know could benefit one another
#57 The ability to sense danger and often prevent it from happening
#58 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#59 The ability to help other types get in touch with their deeper feelings
#60 The ability to enforce policies and procedures and speak up against dishonesty/unfairness
#61 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#62 The ability to adapt, accommodate, "go with the flow" and "live-and-let-live"
#63 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#64 The ability to feel connected with others (and even one with the universe)
#65 The ability to praise people and make them feel good about themselves
#66 The ability to bring out the best in people by challenging them yet believing in them
#67 The ability to keep on top of things
#68 The ability to cooperate, collaborate and create harmonious relationships with others
#69 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#70 The ability to "think outside the box" and envision exciting, creative and novel ideas
#71 The ability to run my own business successfully
#72 The ability to find humor in my own faults and foibles (and help others see humor in theirs)
#73 The ability to improve myself and my work over time (a commitment to excellence)
#74 The ability to listen objectively and non-judgmentally and give unbiased advise
#75 The ability to think systematically and approach problems carefully and methodically
#76 The ability to debate and critique
#77 The ability to see other peoples' points of view and value differences of opinion
#78 The ability to fight for truth and justice and stand up for what I believe in
#79 The ability to contemplate deeply, philosophize and understand abstract ideas and concepts
#80 The ability to synthesize other peoples' ideas and present my own original ones
#81 The ability to help others grow and develop their potential
#82 The ability to do what I say I will do
#83 The ability to anticipate wonderful things happening for me
#84 The ability to pull myself up by my own bootstraps
#85 The ability to network and make connections (with the goal of helping each other succeed)
#86 The ability to win friends and influence people (it's great when I'm running for election, interviewing or auditioning for a part)
#87 The ability to tune in to my inner states, subconscious feelings and impulses
#88 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#89 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical!)
#90 The ability to initiate, lead and take action to succeed
#91 The ability to put people at ease with my even-keeled presence, calmness and patience
#92 The ability to go and go and go.... until I crash (like the Energizer bunny!)
#93 The ability to explore the world of dreams and symbols and think holistically
#94 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#95 The ability to notice flaws, discrepancies, inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions
#96 The ability to stay focused on my dreams, goals and desires and anticipate good things happening for me
#97 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#98 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of loyalty, duty and commitment
#99 The ability to discipline myself, as necessary, to succeed
#100 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#101 The ability to see the big picture and develop long-range strategic goals
#102 The ability to create financial independence (because of my strong desire not to be dependent on anyone)
#103 The ability to use Socratic questioning and scientific methodology
#104 The ability to work long and hard on someone else's behalf
#105 The ability to network, communicate and interact well in interpersonal/social situations
#106 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#107 The ability to work long and hard on anything that captures my interest/imagination
#108 The ability to affirm others and put them at ease
#109 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#110 The ability to see the good in others
#111 The ability to listen well and empathize deeply with others
#112 The ability to create "works of art" (term used broadly) that are beautiful, poetic, touching
#113 The ability to encourage, uplift, inspire and empower people
#114 The ability to take control of a bad situation (a failing business or government, for example) and turn it around
#115 The ability to plan and then execute the plan to achieve my lofty goals (I have big dreams!)
#116 The ability to protect people and create security and stability for them
#117 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#118 The ability to speak my mind and inspire others to do the same
#119 The ability to discipline myself to achieve my goals
#120 The ability to intuit and inwardly perceive other people's needs
#121 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#122 The ability to read people well, build rapport, and make friends easily
#123 The ability to synthesize vast amounts of information
#124 The ability to set, plan, organize and achieve goals
#125 The ability to accept enormous responsibility and solve difficult problems
#126 The ability to inspect, scrutinize and examine something carefully and thoroughly
#127 The ability to look for the positive in any situation
#128 The ability to read people well and perceive what's not being said
#129 The ability to empathize with people and console and reassure them
#130 The ability to broadly comprehend a subject while penetrating it deeply (and in great detail!)
#131 The ability to size people up quickly and figure out their weaknesses
#132 The ability to mobilize and marshal people to help others in need
#133 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#134 The ability to help people view life from a more universal, metaphysical perspective
#135 The ability to offer hospitality
#136 The ability to conceptually understand the fundamental principles of how anything works
#137 The ability to stay open-minded, inquisitive and intellectually curious
#138 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
#139 The ability to exercise rational judgment and objectivity when making decisions
#140 The ability to see points of agreement between people's different points of view
#141 The ability to accept and appreciate other people just the way they are
#142 The ability to bring enthusiasm, optimism, passion and fun to whatever work I do
#143 The ability to read people well; to understand their needs and motivations
#144 The ability to motivate, persuade, convince and inspire people
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 Inner tension between social responsibility to others vs. a strong desire for excitement, adventure, fun
#146 Affectionate, nurturing
#147 At worst, can become resigned, emotionally dead yet needy, depressed, angry and socially isolated
#148 Often drawn to politics and/or journalism
#149 Do whatever it takes to "win over" people, especially a romantic interest (won't take no for an answer)
#150 Can have voyeuristic tendencies and/or be sexually perverted
#151 Often very loyal to family and friends; enjoy nurturing and caring for your own
#152 Overly concerned with getting credentials and judging people by their credentials (degrees, titles, etc.)
#153 Feel you need to have freedom and multiple options in life; can easily become frustrated without them
#154 Often love to cook for others
#155 Charismatic and charming; outgoing and personable
#156 Can aggressively and relentlessly go after what you want (to keep anxiety repressed)
#157 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#158 Critically and obsessively compare yourself to others
#159 Repress and stuff their feelings
#160 Constantly analyze everything you do or say for fear of looking foolish or making a mistake
#161 Crave yet fear intimacy due to hidden feelings of undesirability
#162 Are often talkative and enjoy a good debate, especially about politics, the economy, sports or leadership
#163 Look to trusted others for reassurance and protection rather than to yourself
#164 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)
#165 Fear of scarcity
#166 The positive energy of group involvement invigorates and enlivens you
#167 Can focus intently on work or a cause you believe in wholeheartedly
#168 Can zone out mentally and disengage emotionally while still remaining physically present/involved
#169 Good team players, get along well with others
#170 Having prestige and a good reputation is very important
#171 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#172 Can see life as a struggle; may believe only the strong survive; can be hard-hearted, anti-social
#173 Have an interest in the group's welfare because you feel the group's welfare is connected to your own
#174 Hypochondria possible
#175 Would make a great teacher, mathematician, scientist, consultant or computer programmer
#176 Can be excellent at investing money and creating stability/security for yourself and loved ones
#177 Can question, challenge or check up on their partner when gone too long
#178 Conscientious about planning for the future, for yourself and loved ones
#179 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
#180 You may like a more withdrawn type of partner that you can mold
#181 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#182 Can surrender control and be genuinely soft, vulnerable and tender with your partner once you have won your partner's loyalty and affections and have no fear of being betrayed
#183 Are considerate and cooperative but have good boundaries; don't allow others to control or coerce you
#184 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
#185 Can express your feelings especially well nonverbally, through your sensuality and sexuality
#186 Interested in physical and material well being
#187 Believe you are only as good as your achievements
#188 Good at planning everything out
#189 Are self-reliant and independent
#190 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
#191 Attracted to those on their way up or socially influential
#192 Pride in ability to socially connect people and help others
#193 Can't ask for what you need
#194 Sometimes you can unexpectedly leave/disappear for long periods of time without any notice
#195 Can have a difficult time committing and tend to scatter their energy in every direction
#196 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#197 Dislike inequality amongst people so strive for an egalitarian group structure --' no leaders, no followers
#198 Can be rigid in their viewpoint
#199 Tend to retreat to the comfort and solitude of your home where you feel more safe and at ease
#200 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#201 If fearful of your future safety, you can argue with your partner over money
#202 Polite and diplomatic; self-confident and ambitious
#206 Disengage from your partner to be alone after an intense engagement, which can confuse your partner
#207 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#208 You like to get involved in groups that further social causes
#209 Get rebellious when people presume to know what you are thinking and feeling
#210 Can be dauntless and throw caution to the wind to materialize your dream
#211 Energetic, practical, ambitious and hard working
#212 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#213 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#214 Are resilient; you can reframe disappointments and look to future possibilities for happiness
#215 Often enjoy teaching, training, research, scholarship, sharing their knowledge and wisdom
#216 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#217 Can be haughty, snobbish, intellectually arrogant and condescending toward "inferior-minded" people
#218 Can be fairly conventional and conforming; you may not like to go beyond the limits
#219 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
#220 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
#221 Want to be envied for having a picture perfect relationship with a successful, attractive, prestigious mate
#224 You would sometimes like to be more independent and get in touch with your true desires and vitality
#225 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#226 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#227 At worst, you can become reckless a thrill-seeker, needing bigger and better experiences to get that rush of excitement you're looking for, like a drug addict who's built up a tolerance and needs more
#228 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#229 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#230 Inner tension between wanting to connect with people vs. wanting to withdraw to be alone
#231 Keep up with latest developments in their line of work
#232 At worst, anxiety attacks, work burnout and nervous breakdowns
#233 Won't let down your guard or relax your control in a relationship until you know it is safe to do so
#234 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#235 Often have a strong sex drive (which helps you get involved in and stick with a relationship)
#236 Consider your home as somewhat like a castle, island, fortress or barrier of safety to protect yourself against the dangers of the outside world
#237 You hate your partner making demands of you and will often be stubborn as a mule, or withdraw silently, or go along with the request outwardly to avoid conflict but inwardly be annoyed/mad
#238 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#239 You may like a partner to be strong and direct, to stand his/her ground against yourself
#240 Keep your house well stocked with food, emergency supplies and creature comforts
#241 Can envy or resent the very qualities in your mate you originally admired or wanted in yourself
#242 As you become less healthy you can become a scheming swindler, full of hot air and empty promises
#243 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#244 Caretaking
#245 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#246 Hide your neediness behind giving
#247 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#248 You can justify and rationalize anything you do for the sake of having fun
#249 Like to be the center of attention, the head honcho, the big cheese
#250 Passionate
#251 Want to be liked and approved of by everyone
#252 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#253 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#254 Can be overly protective of your time, money, space and energy output
#255 Desire to uphold and enforce rules for the good of all
#256 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
#257 Inner tension between wanting to connect with your partner on a deep level vs. needing to stay in control
#258 Fear becoming dependent on others or having others dependent on you
#259 Expressing feelings that occur in the moment is difficult without having time to think about them
#260 Subconsciously act warm and friendly towards others to disarm potential hostility
#261 Work long hours to preserve their security and mitigate anxiety
#262 Go after what you want
#263 Unrealistically high expectations, easily disappointed when others don't measure up
#264 Tactful with good manners and a gracious way with people
#265 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
#266 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#267 Ambitious
#268 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#269 Try to hide your fears behind a mask of beauty (especially women)
#270 Help other people feel happy by sharing your deep gratitude and enjoyment of life
#271 Can be hypersensitive to criticism and devastated by being left out by a group of friends
#272 Hold people to exacting standards
#273 Extremely social, friendly and outgoing
#274 Can show healthy anger
#275 Know what you want out of life and don't get pulled off course by other people's agendas and desires
#276 Are passionate about life
#277 Alter and adapt yourself to meet others' needs but then fear rejection if you express your own needs
#278 Socially compare yourself with others; you're strongly identified with your social role
#279 Can be so out of touch with your true self that you don't even know what you want
#280 Trust and privacy are big issues; don't want your partner discussing relationship issues with other people
#281 Resent authority because you see it as unnecessary and just another restriction on your freedom
#282 Get along well with individuals and groups that are very different from each other
#283 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#284 Feel drawn to anything or anyone that is unique, unusual, complex, mysterious, intense or beautiful
#285 At worst, you become an apathetic, lifeless, spaced out zombie trudging through life, often with addictions
#286 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#287 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#288 Black and white thinking can cause you to hold grudges against people for small disagreements
#289 Can be idealistic, sacrificing for a cause you believe in that serves something beyond just yourself
#290 Try to hide your fears behind exaggerated strength (especially men)
#291 Strong fears of rejection and abandonment; you have serious doubts about your desirability
#292 Stand up for what you believe in and fight for truth, fairness and justice
#293 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#294 Inner tension between wanting to fit in, be accepted and belong yet still be special, unique and stand out
#295 At worst, can become fanatical and obsessive about a group ideal you believe in unquestioningly
#296 Can have vanity and try to become the "ideal man" or "ideal woman"
#297 Need to be in control of your immediate environment and all resources
#298 Can become passive-aggressive when you're frustrated at yourself or with unfair authority figures
#299 Not very adaptable; see things as black and white
#300 Get disappointed when your partner doesn't share the same zest for fun and adventure in life as you do
#301 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
#302 Fear making mistakes, fear catastrophes
#303 Can be powerful and self-assertive
#304 Can be too self-contained, self-destructive, self-defeating, irresponsible and completely autonomous
#305 Pay attention to yourself and "put first things first," aligning your behaviors and choices with what's really important to you, your deepest values and convictions
#306 Seductive; desire to be valued, wanted and desired
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.