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.
Scroll down to view your results after submitting.
The following is a list of limiting subconscious beliefs for each type; please choose the appropriate choice for each belief.
no
yes
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.
no
yes
#28 Being strong, and forceful if necessary, to gain respect
#29 Minimizing physical & emotional needs to preserve personal autonomy
#30 Focusing on the bright side, even in difficult situations
#31 Work exceptionally hard and compete to be the best
#32 Comparing self to others and judging self and others
#34 Detach from feelings to prevent emotional overwhelm
#35 Identifying the self with ever-changing feelings and moods
#36 Being dutiful and aligning with others to feel safe
#37 Cope with fear by acting strong (or smart) to win support and/or by acting sexy or coquettish to attract support
#38 Being extremely loyal
#39 Retreating to the safety of your imagination under stress
#40 Meet challenges by being extremely adaptable -- I adjust my behavior and affect to meet expectations and succeed
#41 Having a high threshold for pain
#42 Being warm/pleasing to disarm potential hostility
#43 Resisting over-influence from the environment
#44 Going along with others' agendas
#45 Seeking knowledge to explain life and feel safe
#46 "Matching," an NLP term meaning you try to find commonality between yourself and others
#47 Putting a positive reframe on negative experiences
#48 Being self-controlled
#49 "Mirroring" others (matching mannerisms) in conversation to create wonderful rapport
#50 "Mismatch," an NLP term meaning I look for and notice what is NOT present in any experience -- what is missing
#51 Present a winning personality that people will admire
#52 Overusing imagination to fantasize about ideal situations
#53 Being fearless, tenacious, decisive and authoritative
#54 Winning important others over with kindness, charm and seduction
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
no
yes
#55 The ability to use good common sense and take a realistic, pragmatic approach to life
#56 The ability to believe in myself, think positively and dream big
#57 The ability to quickly understand computers and technology
#58 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#59 The ability to perform and play a role well
#60 The ability to pay careful attention to details
#61 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#62 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#63 The ability to identify and make use of available resources in ingenious ways
#64 The ability to organize resources, prioritize tasks and follow through on work projects
#65 The ability to offer hospitality
#66 The ability to synthesize others' ideas and form my own
#67 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#68 The ability to see deep underlying principles of life and universal truths that escape most
#69 The ability to share my findings with others (for my joy and their knowledge)
#70 The ability to run my own business successfully
#71 The ability to adapt, accommodate, "go with the flow" and "live-and-let-live"
#72 The ability to create financial independence (because of my strong desire not to be dependent on anyone)
#73 The ability to think logically and analytically (and make decisions that way)
#74 The ability to protect people and create security and stability for them
#75 The ability to listen compassionately and allow people to feel understood
#76 The ability to feel things deeply and share the depths of my soul with others, warts and all
#77 The ability to accept enormous responsibility and solve difficult problems
#78 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
#79 The ability to communicate well and get along with all kinds of people (even difficult ones)
#80 The ability to go and go and go.... until I crash (like the Energizer bunny!)
#81 The ability to network and make connections (with the goal of helping each other succeed)
#82 The ability to identify and utilize all available resources at my disposal
#83 The ability to improve myself and my work over time (a commitment to excellence)
#84 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#85 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#86 The ability to encourage, uplift, inspire and empower people
#87 The ability to experiment, explore, question and make discoveries
#88 The ability to arouse enthusiasm and excitement in others for my products, services or projects (great for winning supporters, investors or followers)
#89 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#90 The ability to pull myself up by my own bootstraps
#91 The ability to empathize with people and console and reassure them
#92 The ability to beautify any environment
#93 The ability to work well with my hands, with tools and with possibly machinery
#94 The ability to see the big picture and the implications of my actions and ideas
#95 The ability to take daring risks but based on practical intuition
#96 The ability to help people relax, see the big picture, and put things in perspective
#97 The ability to sense danger and often prevent it from happening
#98 The ability to serve and support others and worthy causes
#99 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of loyalty, duty and commitment
#100 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#101 The ability to create and provide stability and security for others
#102 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
#103 The ability to courageously take risks, try new things and overcome or circumvent obstacles
#104 The ability to advocate and promote people or causes I am passionate about
#105 The ability to broadly comprehend a subject while penetrating it deeply (and in great detail!)
#106 The ability to see the good in others
#107 The ability to empower and encourage others to be strong and take charge of their life
#108 The ability to intuit and inwardly perceive other people's needs
#109 The ability to motivate, persuade, convince and inspire people
#110 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#111 The ability to observe life impartially and see it from multiple, abstract perspectives
#112 The ability to size people up quickly and figure out their weaknesses
#113 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#114 The ability to enforce policies and procedures and speak up against dishonesty/unfairness
#115 The ability to read people well and perceive what's not being said
#116 The ability to listen to people patiently, attentively and nonjudgmentally
#117 The ability to inspect products, services, or processes to evaluate their quality or performance
#118 The ability to comfort, support and empathize with others
#119 The ability to accept/appreciate differences and go with the flow
#120 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#121 The ability to find humor in my own faults and foibles (and help others see humor in theirs)
#122 The ability to see life in a highly unique, otherworldly, idiosyncratic, and often spiritual way
#123 The ability to discipline myself, as necessary, to succeed
#124 The ability to exercise rational judgment and objectivity when making decisions
#125 The ability to adapt well to sudden changes and shift gears quickly to stay on top of things
#126 The ability to use Socratic questioning and scientific methodology
#127 The ability to listen objectively and non-judgmentally and give unbiased advise
#128 The ability to ensure the welfare of those I care about
#129 The ability to do what I say I will do
#130 The ability to read people well; to understand their needs and motivations
#131 The ability to cooperate, collaborate and create harmonious relationships with others
#132 The ability to make people feel included and important
#133 The ability to follow my heart, wherever it may lead
#134 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
#135 The ability to plan and then execute the plan to achieve my lofty goals (I have big dreams!)
#136 The ability to look for the positive in any situation
#137 The ability to protect and help those that have been taken advantage of or mistreated
#138 The ability to take control of a bad situation (a failing business or government, for example) and turn it around
#139 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#140 The ability to work well under pressure
#141 The ability to see other peoples' points of view and value differences of opinion
#142 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#143 The ability to discipline myself to achieve my goals
#144 The ability to work in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment calling for quick thinking/action
The following is a list of statements taken from each subtype description. Please choose the appropriate choice for each item.
no
yes
#145 Like a good heated debate or argument every once in a while with your partner
#146 Tend to be especially attracted to people who are distant or unavailable
#147 Entertaining, optimistic, positive, vivacious and upbeat
#148 Often very loyal to family and friends; enjoy nurturing and caring for your own
#149 Feel drawn to anything or anyone that is unique, unusual, complex, mysterious, intense or beautiful
#150 Public image is all important
#151 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#152 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#153 Can get scattered, over-extended and over-committed
#154 Desire to find the perfect, ideal partner
#155 At worst, can be obsessed with someone; stalking; fatal attractions
#156 Energetic, practical, ambitious and hard working
#157 At worst, you become an apathetic, lifeless, spaced out zombie trudging through life, often with addictions
#158 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#159 At worst, can be an antisocial crackpot propounding your provocative, even anarchistic views to others
#160 Fear you would not be loved if others knew how much self-doubt you have
#161 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#162 Are self-reliant and independent
#163 Won't let their guard down until you feel safe to do so, when you really trust and respect someone
#164 Can be very open-hearted and merged with your partner at times
#165 Usually are good at debating, analyzing, critiquing, investigating, researching, conceptualizing, etc.
#166 Have hidden expectations of love being returned
#167 Feel the need to prove yourself as anxiety about your social worth increases
#168 Often have a strong sex drive (which helps you get involved in and stick with a relationship)
#169 Feel a sense of entitlement to get their essential needs met too
#170 You may like a partner to be strong and direct, to stand his/her ground against yourself
#171 Reluctant to take on visible leadership roles for fear of being criticized, judged, rejected or cracking up
#172 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#173 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#174 Start way more projects than you ever finish because of mental agitation and difficulty concentrating
#175 Once friends have proven themselves trustworthy, they are considered part of your inner circle
#176 Can bolster up your image to compensate for social insecurities: dressing up to the nines, having a unique social style/presentation, being glamorous but a little aloof, having elite membership, etc.
#177 Can be dauntless and throw caution to the wind to materialize your dream
#178 You (particularly if you were a man) can try to give the impression of being macho, virile, manly and tough
#179 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#180 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
#181 Like to expose wrong-doing; willing to speak up and speak out
#182 Can be a hypochondriac
#183 Disengage from your partner to be alone after an intense engagement, which can confuse your partner
#184 Repress and stuff their feelings
#185 Faithful and loyal
#186 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
#187 Desire to uphold and enforce rules for the good of all
#188 Can zone out mentally and disengage emotionally while still remaining physically present/involved
#189 If fearful of your future safety, you can argue with your partner over money
#190 Can be so out of touch with your true self that you don't even know what you want
#191 Can be extremely devoted, big-hearted and loving once you trust their partner
#192 Are able to deal with difficult, even painful, situations by choosing to see the positive that can come from any situation
#193 With your great intuition, can have excellent social skills, social sensitivities and great manners
#194 Some can neglect relationships and/or health due to heavy workload
#195 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#196 Hold people to exacting standards
#197 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#198 Excellent social and interpersonal skills; great networker
#199 Can sometimes be indecisive about whether you want to belong to a group or not
#200 Want the best for everyone else as well as yourself
#201 Can be too self-contained, self-destructive, self-defeating, irresponsible and completely autonomous
#202 Often focus on maintaining your home and the stability of your home life
#203 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#204 Not very adaptable; see things as black and white
#205 At worst, anxiety attacks, work burnout and nervous breakdowns
#206 Would make a great teacher, mathematician, scientist, consultant or computer programmer
#207 Can be idealistic, sacrificing for a cause you believe in that serves something beyond just yourself
#208 Can focus intently on work or a cause you believe in wholeheartedly
#209 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
#210 Tend to be assertive and confrontational in relationships; prefer intense relationships to comfortable ones
#211 Great at organizing meetings, facilitating projects
#212 At worst, can be highly self-critical, antisocial and depressed, living with your shame in isolation
#213 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#214 Are resilient; you can reframe disappointments and look to future possibilities for happiness
#215 Are extremely loyal to and protective of people you care about
#216 Pride in ability to socially connect people and help others
#217 Acts of service is one of your "love languages"
#218 Alter your behavior in any way necessary to keep your partner interested in you
#219 Inner tension between wanting to act on their good intentions vs. not wanting to give up their freedom
#220 Good at planning everything out
#221 Can become passive-aggressive when you're frustrated at yourself or with unfair authority figures
#222 Can question, challenge or check up on their partner when gone too long
#224 Credentials, degrees, titles, awards, certifications, licenses, etc. are extremely important to have
#225 Subconsciously act warm and friendly towards others to disarm potential hostility
#226 Easily get bored with mundane reality so you embellish it with fantasy, imagination & wishful thinking
#227 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)
#228 Often struggle in your relationships because you are so private, independent and emotionally detached
#229 Enjoy sharing secrets with your partner and trusted allies and are excellent at keeping secrets too
#230 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#231 You develop a keen "appetite" for secondary sources of gratification as a substitute for true self-love
#232 Do whatever it takes to "win over" people, especially a romantic interest (won't take no for an answer)
#233 You would sometimes like to be more independent and get in touch with your true desires and vitality
#234 Conscientious about planning for the future, for yourself and loved ones
#235 Tend to retreat to the comfort and solitude of your home where you feel more safe and at ease
#236 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#237 Can show healthy anger
#238 Ambitious and hard working
#239 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#240 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#241 Inner tension between wanting privacy/alone time vs. wanting intense, intimate connection with partner
#242 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#243 Tend to avoid social contact; can feel alienated from others at times
#244 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#245 At worst, can be voyeuristic, kinky, sexually perverted and/or isolate yourself from society
#246 You can justify and rationalize anything you do for the sake of having fun
#247 Go after what you want
#248 Want to make sure you always have what you need and aren't deprived, limited or constricted
#249 Enjoy learning widely and broadly to understand what other experts in different fields have to say
#250 Test limits and boundaries with your friends initially to see if they are loyal, honorable and trustworthy
#251 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
#252 Provide financial security and stability to others
#253 You don't like having too many expectations or duties placed on you by the group
#254 Passionate
#255 Take criticism very personally
#256 Extremely social, friendly and outgoing
#257 Fear making mistakes, fear catastrophes
#258 You like to get involved in groups that further social causes
#259 Are considerate and cooperative but have good boundaries; don't allow others to control or coerce you
#260 Workaholism and strong identification with their work
#261 Health conscious (exercise regularly, eat well, etc.)
#262 Look to trusted others for reassurance and protection rather than to yourself
#263 Your fear of material deprivation can cause a preoccupation with wanting comfort, especially at home
#264 Identify strongly with your image; can be show-offs
#265 Can be a reformer, advocate and/or crusader
#266 Excellent social skills and great conversationalists
#267 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#268 Having prestige and a good reputation is very important
#269 Keep up with latest developments in their line of work
#270 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
#271 Like to be the center of attention, the head honcho, the big cheese
#272 Can have difficulty with social chit-chat and small talk, unless talking about your field
#273 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#274 Meaningful objects, such as antiques or art, can appease romantic desires and longings
#275 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#276 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#277 Can see life as a struggle; may believe only the strong survive; can be hard-hearted, anti-social
#278 Since you can feel lost without a partner, you believe you find your personal identity by merging your life with your partner's; "my life" becomes "our life," but at the cost of my independence
#279 You have great self-respect; if you are ever betrayed, you will cut that person out of your life
#280 Fear being able to live up to the image you are projecting
#281 Inner tension between social responsibility to others vs. a strong desire for excitement, adventure, fun
#282 Group involvement helps you to structure the use of your time better
#283 You (especially if you were a woman) play up your attractiveness as a way of attracting a partner
#284 Act childish and egocentric when scared
#285 Loving, attentive to others, generous
#286 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#287 Inner tension between doing what you want versus doing what you feel you "should" do
#288 Can idealize a romantic interest, projecting all kinds of wonderful qualities onto him/her that don't exist
#289 Often compare yourself with more "normal" people and feel either more deficient or more elite
#290 Can avoid groups and organizations altogether while still caring about your social position and how you are seen by society
#291 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#292 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#293 Want to know everything about your partner -- body, mind and soul; no secret is too sacred
#294 Orderly, organized, neat, clean
#295 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
#296 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#297 Are passionate about life
#298 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
#299 Excellent at pointing out angles, perspectives or viewpoints that others had not considered
#300 Can get anxious and panicky when you think about losing your freedom
#301 Keep your house well stocked with food, emergency supplies and creature comforts
#302 Can envy or resent the very qualities in your mate you originally admired or wanted in yourself
#303 Caretaking
#304 Fearful of standing out and consequently have difficulty striving for your own success
#305 Can feel lost between hope and despair and take risks to get attention or increase emotional excitement
#306 Insecure, possessive and jealous (strong fear of abandonment)
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.