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 "Mismatch," an NLP term meaning I look for and notice what is NOT present in any experience -- what is missing
#29 Getting things "right" (your own inner critic berates you if you don't)
#30 Resilience --' bouncing back quickly after painful incidents
#31 Retreating to the safety of your imagination under stress
#32 "Mirroring" others (matching mannerisms) in conversation to create wonderful rapport
#33 Manage time for maximum efficiency and productivity
#34 Sacrificing your own needs to care for others
#35 Identifying the self with ever-changing feelings and moods
#36 "Matching," an NLP term meaning you try to find commonality between yourself and others
#37 Imposing their will and truth on others (to stay in control)
#38 Fitting in to society and working for common goals
#39 Discerning the "right" thing to do (working hard, being honest, moderate, thrifty, etc.)
#40 Dissociating from threatening events
#41 Being strong, and forceful if necessary, to gain respect
#42 Being self-sufficient to limit dependency on others
#43 Present a winning personality that people will admire
#44 Know how to present something in a compelling and acceptable way
#45 Heightened imagination and positive, anticipatory thinking
#46 Denying any personal vulnerability or weakness
#48 Emphasizing uniqueness (which has the nasty side effect of distancing yourself from others and creating tension in relationships)
#49 Doubt/mistrust others; Test other's loyalty
#50 Containing your own energy and anger
#51 Being extremely loyal
#52 Vigilance and alertness; looking for hidden agendas
#53 Detach to observe life from an internally safe distance
#54 Natural Socratic method of questioning to get to truth
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to sacrifice immediate, personal gratification for the greater good of all
#56 The ability to intuit and inwardly perceive other people's needs
#57 The ability to pull myself up by my own bootstraps
#58 The ability to organize resources, prioritize tasks and follow through on work projects
#59 The ability to entertain others and make people laugh
#60 The ability to synthesize other peoples' ideas and present my own original ones
#61 The ability to empathize with people and console and reassure them
#62 The ability to praise people and make them feel good about themselves
#63 The ability to adapt well to sudden changes and shift gears quickly to stay on top of things
#64 The ability to create financial independence (because of my strong desire not to be dependent on anyone)
#65 The ability to follow my heart, wherever it may lead
#66 The ability to put myself in someone else's shoes and consider their feelings
#67 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#68 The ability to experiment, investigate, explore and discover (I'm insatiably curious!)
#69 The ability to mediate conflicts and disagreements between people; to harmonize
#70 The ability to help people relax, see the big picture, and put things in perspective
#71 The ability to inspect, scrutinize and examine something carefully and thoroughly
#72 The ability to keep on top of things
#73 The ability to look for the positive in any situation
#74 The ability to tune in to my inner states, subconscious feelings and impulses
#75 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#76 The ability to discipline myself, as necessary, to succeed
#77 The ability to see the good in others even when they don't see it in themselves
#78 The ability to size people up quickly and figure out their weaknesses
#79 The ability to protect, guard, defend and keep people safe from harm
#80 The ability to feel things deeply and share the depths of my soul with others, warts and all
#81 The ability to speak my mind and inspire others to do the same
#82 The ability to experiment, explore, question and make discoveries
#83 The ability to create close, personal, meaningful relationships with people
#84 The ability to improve myself and my work over time (a commitment to excellence)
#85 The ability to positively reframe any setback/disappointment as a great learning experience
#86 The ability to use good common sense and take a realistic, pragmatic approach to life
#87 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#88 The ability to network, communicate and interact well in interpersonal/social situations
#89 The ability to exercise rational judgment and objectivity when making decisions
#90 The ability to identify and capitalize on good ideas and turn them into profit
#91 The ability to accept and appreciate other people just the way they are
#92 The ability to believe in myself, think positively and dream big
#93 The ability to interact well with people interpersonally/socially (I can be very charming)
#94 The ability to set, plan, organize and achieve goals
#95 The ability to adapt, accommodate, "go with the flow" and "live-and-let-live"
#96 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#97 The ability to empower and encourage others to be strong and take charge of their life
#98 The ability to enforce policies and procedures and speak up against dishonesty/unfairness
#99 The ability to inspect products, services, or processes to evaluate their quality or performance
#100 The ability to contemplate deeply, philosophize and understand abstract ideas and concepts
#101 The ability to motivate, persuade, convince and inspire people
#102 The ability to "learn more to earn more" -- I naturally want to stay on the cutting edge of breakthrough success technology
#103 The ability to create peace and harmony between people (and even countries)
#104 The ability to see the big picture and the implications of my actions and ideas
#105 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
#106 The ability to multitask and juggle many roles and responsibilities in life
#107 The ability to fight for truth and justice and stand up for what I believe in
#108 The ability to pick up the feelings of people around me (because of my emotional sensitivity)
#109 The ability to give my word and honor it, come hell or high water!
#110 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#111 The ability to analyze
#112 The ability to see deep underlying principles of life and universal truths that escape most
#113 The ability to endure hardships and difficult times (with my quiet strength and tenacity)
#114 The ability to learn quickly
#115 The ability to see other peoples' points of view and value differences of opinion
#116 The ability to accumulate enormous amounts of varied information (I'm so curious!)
#117 The ability to see the big picture and develop long-range strategic goals
#118 The ability to help others grow and develop their potential
#119 The ability to remain a source of strength, stability, reliability and dependability for others despite extreme hardship or trying circumstances
#120 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#121 The ability to protect people and create security and stability for them
#122 The ability to see the bright side of any problem or situation
#123 The ability to quickly understand computers and technology
#124 The ability to cooperate and collaborate with others as part of a team with a common goal
#125 The ability to advocate and promote people or causes I am passionate about
#126 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
#127 The ability to see points of agreement between people's different points of view
#128 The ability to accept enormous responsibility and solve difficult problems
#129 The ability to look for and find meaning in every experience, especially the painful ones
#130 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#131 The ability to juggle many roles and responsibilities in life (in my pursuit of having it all!)
#132 The ability to create and provide stability and security for others
#133 The ability to focus and concentrate deeply on projects that interest me
#134 The ability to nurture and cultivate love and kindness in others
#135 The ability to mobilize and marshal people to help others in need
#136 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#137 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical)
#138 The ability to explore the world of dreams and symbols and think holistically
#139 The ability to keep personal information confidential (important for most occupations)
#140 The ability to brainstorm and create multiple options to solve a problem
#141 The ability to perceive, discern and mentally interpret information that escapes most people
#142 The ability to synthesize vast amounts of information
#143 The ability to conceptually understand the fundamental principles of how anything works
#144 The ability to bring people together
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 Desire to find the perfect, ideal partner
#146 Are able to deal with difficult, even painful, situations by choosing to see the positive that can come from any situation
#147 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#148 Ambitious and hard working
#149 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#150 Can have difficulty saying no because you like to please and want to belong/fit in
#151 Have an interest in the group's welfare because you feel the group's welfare is connected to your own
#152 At worst, can become fanatical and obsessive about a group ideal you believe in unquestioningly
#153 You have great self-respect; if you are ever betrayed, you will cut that person out of your life
#154 Tend to avoid social contact; can feel alienated from others at times
#155 With your great intuition, can have excellent social skills, social sensitivities and great manners
#156 Long for a soulmate to come along and sweep you off your feet; to save you from an ordinary life
#157 At worst, anxiety attacks, work burnout and nervous breakdowns
#158 Can be excellent at investing money and creating stability/security for yourself and loved ones
#159 Can be a reformer, advocate and/or crusader
#160 Can have a short attention span, easily get distracted and have trouble concentrating/getting focused
#161 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#162 Choose a safe career rather than risk doing what you love
#163 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#164 Create aesthetically pleasing surroundings in your home that have emotional resonance for you
#165 Underlying feelings of scarcity cause you to withdraw into privacy
#166 Can envy or resent the very qualities in your mate you originally admired or wanted in yourself
#167 It is easy for you to "lose yourself" in your partner because tension dissolves when you do
#168 Expressing feelings that occur in the moment is difficult without having time to think about them
#169 Get rebellious when people presume to know what you are thinking and feeling
#170 Are resilient; you can reframe disappointments and look to future possibilities for happiness
#171 Test limits and boundaries with your friends initially to see if they are loyal, honorable and trustworthy
#172 Desire to uphold and enforce rules for the good of all
#173 Inner tension between social responsibility to others vs. a strong desire for excitement, adventure, fun
#174 Too intense for others
#175 Know what you want out of life and don't get pulled off course by other people's agendas and desires
#176 Are looking for the ideal partner who doesn't recoil from your intensity, social awkwardness or shyness
#177 Can show healthy anger
#178 You try to ensure that everyone around you or with you has a good time
#179 Often drawn to academia or science (but not always); may become an expert in their field
#180 So focused on goals, mission, purpose that you can't relate to people
#181 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
#182 Anxiety, worry, physical tension
#183 Faithful and loyal
#184 You (especially if you were a woman) play up your attractiveness as a way of attracting a partner
#185 Repress and stuff their feelings
#186 Can be too self-contained, self-destructive, self-defeating, irresponsible and completely autonomous
#187 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#188 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#189 Want the best for everyone else as well as yourself
#190 Can be depressed, paranoid and aggressive toward the very people you are looking to for security
#191 Can be extremely social, entertaining, humorous and fun-loving
#192 Fear being able to live up to the image you are projecting
#193 If alone without anyone to talk to or call you will refer to the voices of trusted others in your mind to get guidance and support when making decisions
#194 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
#195 Can have explosive emotional reactions when your connection with important others is threatened
#196 Can be fickle and cancel appointments if something more exciting or promising comes up
#197 Help other people feel happy by sharing your deep gratitude and enjoyment of life
#198 Get angry when your partner makes an important decision without consulting you first
#199 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
#200 Are very protective of your partner
#201 At worst, fear others loathe and condemn you because others can read your weird thoughts
#202 Subconsciously believe that enough pleasureful experiences and possessions will bring you happiness
#203 The positive energy of group involvement invigorates and enlivens you
#204 Can be extremely devoted, big-hearted and loving once you trust their partner
#205 Have hidden expectations of love being returned
#206 May want the symbols of success (in the U.S. --' a fancy car; a nice, big house in the best neighborhood; designer clothes; name brands, etc.)
#207 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#208 Need lots of privacy and your own space
#209 At worst, you can be an intimidating bully, threatening thief and/or an uncaring megalomaniac
#210 Like to know your partner's personal thoughts, feelings and desires, and like sharing their own
#211 Can get anxious and panicky when you think about losing your freedom
#212 Unrealistically high expectations, easily disappointed when others don't measure up
#213 Energetic, practical, ambitious and hard working
#214 Feel the need to prove yourself as anxiety about your social worth increases
#215 Good at planning everything out
#216 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#217 At worst, are anxiety-ridden, clingingly dependent, self-disparaging and massively insecure
#218 Are capable of bringing passion, intensity and excitement to your intimate relationship
#219 Often feel socially inept or inadequate --' handle by being outwardly charming or just blending in
#220 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
#221 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#222 Usually are good at debating, analyzing, critiquing, investigating, researching, conceptualizing, etc.
#223 If you feel misunderstood or rejected in any way you can become quite emotionally distant
#224 Possibly abuse food (as compensation for feeling unloved)
#225 Caretaking
#226 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#227 Can get scattered, over-extended and over-committed
#228 Acts of service is one of your "love languages"
#229 Conscientious about planning for the future, for yourself and loved ones
#230 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
#231 Can be seductive, sexual, jealous and possessive; relationship problems cause depression
#232 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#233 Polite and diplomatic; self-confident and ambitious
#234 Pain arises when your partner doesn't take an interest in you or your repressed, unmet needs/desires
#235 At worst, can become resigned, emotionally dead yet needy, depressed, angry and socially isolated
#236 Feel a sense of entitlement to get their essential needs met too
#237 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#238 At worst, you become an apathetic, lifeless, spaced out zombie trudging through life, often with addictions
#239 Tend to demand loyalty and attention from your partner; can act parental or superior at times
#240 Want to be liked and approved of by everyone
#241 Get along well with individuals and groups that are very different from each other
#242 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#243 Entertaining, optimistic, positive, vivacious and upbeat
#244 Can be tough also but prefer to use your beauty to protect yourself
#245 Adapt and compromise yourself to look good and fit in
#246 Keep a full social calendar but have contingency/back up plans just in case something falls through
#247 Fear of scarcity
#248 Can be ingratiating and flattering to win other people's affections (and ensure your survival)
#249 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
#250 Great at organizing meetings, facilitating projects
#251 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#252 Run by your emotional whims; indulge in bad habits (excessive eating, drinking, staying up too late, love affairs, etc.) to make up for what is perceived to be missing and to assuage your emotional lows
#253 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#254 Minimalistic; get by with the bare essentials (like books, bookshelves, a computer & Sudoku puzzles!)
#255 Are willing to confront people who take advantage of your kindness and charity
#256 Often love to cook for others
#257 Disciplined and regimented
#258 Can be stubborn and/or withdrawn, especially if someone is being demanding, bossy or rude
#259 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#260 Often drawn to politics and/or journalism
#261 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#262 At worst, can be vindictive, promiscuous, jealous, exhibitionistic or even rageful
#263 Healthy reformer qualities
#264 Often compare yourself with more "normal" people and feel either more deficient or more elite
#265 Overly concerned about your social position; want to be one of the intellectual or creative elite
#266 You may like a partner to be strong and direct, to stand his/her ground against yourself
#267 Do whatever it takes to "win over" people, especially a romantic interest (won't take no for an answer)
#269 Can be a materialistic and consummate consumer; like having the latest gadgets and trendy items
#270 Can be overly competitive and self-promoting
#271 Extremely sensitive to rejection, disrespect and betrayal
#272 Hard working, productive, time efficient, goal-oriented, pragmatic
#273 Attracted to those on their way up or socially influential
#274 Get disappointed when your partner doesn't share the same zest for fun and adventure in life as you do
#275 Great at saving and investing money
#276 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#277 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#278 Can focus intently on work or a cause you believe in wholeheartedly
#279 Like to have order in your life and get upset when your familiar surroundings get disrupted or disordered
#280 Embody the phrase "the grass is greener on the other side of the fence."
#281 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#282 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
#283 Tend to be a good conversationalist and advice giver
#284 Won't let down your guard or relax your control in a relationship until you know it is safe to do so
#285 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#286 You develop a keen "appetite" for secondary sources of gratification as a substitute for true self-love
#287 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#288 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#289 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#290 Can be haughty, snobbish, intellectually arrogant and condescending toward "inferior-minded" people
#291 Pursue sexual conquests subconsciously believing they will bolster your self-esteem; they don't
#292 Fearing betrayal, you can cast aside a friend for even minor transgressions or oversights
#293 Continually learning and into self-improvement
#294 Can be self-righteous
#295 Once friends have proven themselves trustworthy, they are considered part of your inner circle
#296 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)
#297 Excellent at pointing out angles, perspectives or viewpoints that others had not considered
#298 Fear you won't be able to survive or will be on the streets without support from your friends and family
#299 Can be patient, understanding, curious and a great listener
#300 You avoid participating in group conflicts if at all possible
#301 Go after what you want
#302 Are passionate about life
#303 Can avoid groups and organizations altogether while still caring about your social position and how you are seen by society
#304 Witty and very genuine
#305 Take criticism very personally
#306 Can be idealistic, sacrificing for a cause you believe in that serves something beyond just yourself
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.