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 Meet challenges by being extremely adaptable -- I adjust my behavior and affect to meet expectations and succeed
#29 Sacrificing your own needs to care for others
#30 Altering and adapting yourself to be more likeable and lovable
#31 Looking for something and/or someone outside the self to believe in and put loyalty into
#32 Minimizing hopes and expectations (that way you can't be disappointed)
#33 Doubt/mistrust others; Test other's loyalty
#34 Indirectly displacing anger through correcting errors and/or championing social causes
#35 Seeing the flaws --' you have great critical powers
#36 Emphasizing uniqueness (which has the nasty side effect of distancing yourself from others and creating tension in relationships)
#37 Having a high threshold for pain
#38 Natural Socratic method of questioning to get to truth
#39 Focusing on the bright side, even in difficult situations
#40 Having a strong sense of self and being self-assertive
#41 Tuning in to inner states and feelings to actualize the self
#42 Resisting over-influence from the environment
#43 Manage time for maximum efficiency and productivity
#44 "Mismatch," an NLP term meaning I look for and notice what is NOT present in any experience -- what is missing
#45 Can be extremely focused and work diligently
#46 Being extremely loyal
#47 Retreating to the safety of your imagination under stress
#48 Taking control of everything and everyone
#49 Perceptiveness
#50 Explaining and justifying own inappropriate behavior (rationalizing)
#51 Being prepared emotionally for worst case situations
#52 Compartmentalize my life to protect privacy
#53 Heightened imagination and positive, anticipatory thinking
#54 "Mind reading" (you often assume you know what others are thinking and feeling)
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to act spontaneously and adapt quickly to changing situations
#56 The ability to commit to those I care about and be loyal, dependable and responsible
#57 The ability to heed my conscience when making decisions
#58 The ability to accept and appreciate other people just the way they are
#59 The ability to put myself in someone else's shoes and consider their feelings
#60 The ability to bring people together who I know could benefit one another
#61 The ability to focus and concentrate deeply on projects that interest me
#62 The ability to debate and critique
#63 The ability to discipline myself, as necessary, to succeed
#64 The ability to provide real care and support to others
#65 The ability to synthesize other peoples' ideas and present my own original ones
#66 The ability to offer hospitality
#67 The ability to observe life impartially and see it from multiple, abstract perspectives
#68 The ability to broadly comprehend a subject while penetrating it deeply (and in great detail!)
#69 The ability to endure hardships and difficult times (with my quiet strength and tenacity)
#70 The ability to identify and capitalize on good ideas and turn them into profit
#71 The ability to think logically and analytically (and make decisions that way)
#72 The ability to network and make connections (with the goal of helping each other succeed)
#73 The ability to produce positive change in the world (with my vision, compassion and strength)
#74 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#75 The ability to work long and hard on someone else's behalf
#76 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#77 The ability to take initiative/action and get things done (and get things done quickly)
#78 The ability to listen well and empathize deeply with others
#79 The ability to help others grow and develop their potential
#80 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
#81 The ability to communicate well and get along with all kinds of people (even difficult ones)
#82 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
#83 The ability to inspect products, services, or processes to evaluate their quality or performance
#84 The ability to create "works of art" (term used broadly) that are beautiful, poetic, touching
#85 The ability to stay open-minded, inquisitive and intellectually curious
#86 The ability to discipline myself to achieve my goals
#87 The ability to believe in myself, think positively and dream big
#88 The ability to accept/appreciate differences and go with the flow
#89 The ability to sacrifice immediate, personal gratification for the greater good of all
#90 The ability to create financial independence (because of my strong desire not to be dependent on anyone)
#91 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#92 The ability to perform and play a role well
#93 The ability to win friends and influence people (it's great when I'm running for election, interviewing or auditioning for a part)
#94 The ability to keep personal information confidential (important for most occupations)
#95 The ability to beautify any environment
#96 The ability to feel things deeply and share the depths of my soul with others, warts and all
#97 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#98 The ability to remain a source of strength, stability, reliability and dependability for others despite extreme hardship or trying circumstances
#99 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#100 The ability to affirm others and put them at ease
#101 The ability to empathize with people and console and reassure them
#102 The ability to listen compassionately and allow people to feel understood
#103 The ability to identify and make use of available resources in ingenious ways
#104 The ability to move into focused action when known difficulties/problems arise
#105 The ability to do what I say I will do
#106 The ability to notice flaws, discrepancies, inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions
#107 The ability to anticipate wonderful things happening for me
#108 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#109 The ability to work long and hard on anything that captures my interest/imagination
#110 The ability to speak my mind and inspire others to do the same
#111 The ability to run my own business successfully
#112 The ability to share my findings with others (for my joy and their knowledge)
#113 The ability to work well with my hands, with tools and with possibly machinery
#114 The ability to sense danger and often prevent it from happening
#115 The ability to read people well, build rapport, and make friends easily
#116 The ability to go and go and go.... until I crash (like the Energizer bunny!)
#117 The ability to inspect, scrutinize and examine something carefully and thoroughly
#118 The ability to take control of a bad situation (a failing business or government, for example) and turn it around
#119 The ability to serve and support others and worthy causes
#120 The ability to communicate with and care for animals (some Nines are gifted with animals)
#121 The ability to enforce policies and procedures and speak up against dishonesty/unfairness
#122 The ability to see the good in others even when they don't see it in themselves
#123 The ability to motivate, persuade, convince and inspire people
#124 The ability to advocate and promote people or causes I am passionate about
#125 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#126 The ability to bring enthusiasm, optimism, passion and fun to whatever work I do
#127 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#128 The ability to pick up the feelings of people around me (because of my emotional sensitivity)
#129 The ability to see the good in others
#130 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#131 The ability to make people feel included and important
#132 The ability to "learn more to earn more" -- I naturally want to stay on the cutting edge of breakthrough success technology
#133 The ability to fight for truth and justice and stand up for what I believe in
#134 The ability to adapt well to sudden changes and shift gears quickly to stay on top of things
#135 The ability to look for the positive in any situation
#136 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of loyalty, duty and commitment
#137 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#138 The ability to see deep underlying principles of life and universal truths that escape most
#139 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical!)
#140 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
#141 The ability to comfort, support and empathize with others
#142 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#143 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#144 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
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 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
#146 Go after what you want
#147 Adapt and compromise yourself to look good and fit in
#148 Can be fickle and cancel appointments if something more exciting or promising comes up
#149 Fear being rejected
#150 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#151 Tend to be a good conversationalist and advice giver
#152 Meaningful objects, such as antiques or art, can appease romantic desires and longings
#153 Can project your courage/strength/power onto admired authority figures and idealize/romanticize them
#154 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#155 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#156 Can be self-centered, thoughtless, impatient, demanding and grumpy when feeling frustrated or deprived
#157 Inner tension between wanting to act on their good intentions vs. not wanting to give up their freedom
#158 Extremely sensitive to rejection, disrespect and betrayal
#159 Create aesthetically pleasing surroundings in your home that have emotional resonance for you
#160 Are very protective of your partner
#161 Can be powerful and self-assertive
#162 You (especially if you were a woman) play up your attractiveness as a way of attracting a partner
#163 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#164 Can be extremely suspicious and fear betrayal
#165 Long for a soulmate to come along and sweep you off your feet; to save you from an ordinary life
#166 Can't ask for what you need
#167 At worst, are anxiety-ridden, clingingly dependent, self-disparaging and massively insecure
#168 Obsessively think about their partner
#169 Strong sense of social responsibility
#170 Try to avoid the meaninglessness of a mundane existence by living on the edge and taking risks
#171 Fear becoming dependent on others or having others dependent on you
#172 When your marriage inevitably hits a difficult patch, you stay positive, talk, and work through it
#173 Energetic, practical, ambitious and hard working
#174 Get along well with individuals and groups that are very different from each other
#175 Flattering, ingratiating, seductive
#176 Have trouble taking time off from work, relaxing or even slowing down
#177 Often feel socially inept or inadequate --' handle by being outwardly charming or just blending in
#178 Often very loyal to family and friends; enjoy nurturing and caring for your own
#179 Can be hypersensitive to criticism and devastated by being left out by a group of friends
#180 Witty and very genuine
#181 Inner tension between wanting to connect with people vs. wanting to withdraw to be alone
#182 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#183 Once friends have proven themselves trustworthy, they are considered part of your inner circle
#184 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#185 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#186 Inner tension between doing what you want versus doing what you feel you "should" do
#187 Like a good heated debate or argument every once in a while with your partner
#188 Often drawn to academia or science (but not always); may become an expert in their field
#189 Can be rigid in their viewpoint
#190 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#191 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#192 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#193 You like to get involved in groups that further social causes
#194 Can be hard on your kids (if you have them) to toughen them up for the real world
#195 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.
#196 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#197 Have learned to temper your impulsivity and risk taking; take calculated risks now
#198 Often get impatient and frustrated by other people's slower pace; like to take immediate action
#199 Orderly, organized, neat, clean
#200 At worst, can become resigned, emotionally dead yet needy, depressed, angry and socially isolated
#201 Not very adaptable; see things as black and white
#202 Tactful with good manners and a gracious way with people
#203 Are self-reliant and independent
#204 Caretaking
#205 Embody the phrase "the grass is greener on the other side of the fence."
#206 Can unconsciously recreate childhood losses in adulthood through reckless behavior
#207 Truly want to have a partnership of equality where you don't feel the need to control and possess
#208 Good at planning everything out
#209 Excellent at pointing out angles, perspectives or viewpoints that others had not considered
#210 Excellent social skills and great conversationalists
#211 Healthy reformer qualities
#212 Are able to deal with difficult, even painful, situations by choosing to see the positive that can come from any situation
#213 Insecure, possessive and jealous (strong fear of abandonment)
#214 Like to know your partner's personal thoughts, feelings and desires, and like sharing their own
#215 Have a large circle of friends that you share interests, activities and enthusiasms with
#216 Desire to uphold and enforce rules for the good of all
#217 Usually are good at debating, analyzing, critiquing, investigating, researching, conceptualizing, etc.
#218 Have hidden expectations of love being returned
#219 Can have trouble setting your own goals and following through with your innermost intentions
#220 May deceive yourself and others by projecting an affluent image
#221 Opinionated; believe you are the voice of the "truth"
#222 Are passionate about life
#223 Can be competitive with any rivals that might threaten your romantic relationship
#224 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)
#225 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#226 Overly concerned about how authority figures perceive you; feel the need to be well liked by them
#227 Your lust for life makes you prone to excess --' late nights, heavy entertaining, drinking, eating, etc.
#228 Repress and stuff their feelings
#229 At worst, become completely dishonest, phony, exploitative and desperate for attention
#230 Feel most alive when tempting fate; can lead to crisis situations
#231 A master networker and organizer who can bring people together that need each other's help
#232 You may like symbols of success -- fancy car, nice big house, etc.
#233 Charismatic and charming; outgoing and personable
#234 Hypochondria possible
#235 Disciplined and regimented
#236 At worst, can be an eccentric, isolated weirdo who is prone to delusional, obsessive paranoid thinking
#237 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
#238 Crave yet fear intimacy due to hidden feelings of undesirability
#239 If you feel misunderstood or rejected in any way you can become quite emotionally distant
#240 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#241 Like to help others with their material and physical needs
#242 Know what you want out of life and don't get pulled off course by other people's agendas and desires
#243 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#244 Fear you would not be loved if others knew how much self-doubt you have
#245 Can be possessive and demanding, intrusive and hovering
#246 Ambitious and hard working
#247 Easily get depressed and feel disillusioned when relationship problems come up
#248 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#249 Subconsciously believe that enough pleasureful experiences and possessions will bring you happiness
#250 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
#251 Get disappointed when your partner doesn't share the same zest for fun and adventure in life as you do
#252 Patient and forbearing
#253 Hide your neediness behind giving
#254 Overly concerned about your social position; want to be one of the intellectual or creative elite
#255 The positive energy of group involvement invigorates and enlivens you
#256 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#257 Unrealistically high expectations, easily disappointed when others don't measure up
#259 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#260 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#261 Great at organizing meetings, facilitating projects
#262 Like to be in high-profile positions; desire fame
#263 Fearing betrayal, you can cast aside a friend for even minor transgressions or oversights
#264 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
#265 Are looking for the ideal partner who doesn't recoil from your intensity, social awkwardness or shyness
#266 Pride in ability to socially connect people and help others
#267 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
#268 Are often talkative and enjoy a good debate, especially about politics, the economy, sports or leadership
#269 Affectionate, nurturing
#270 At worst, anxiety attacks, work burnout and nervous breakdowns
#271 Are charismatic, passionate and truthful
#272 Continually learning and into self-improvement
#273 Fastidious, picky and finicky
#274 You can long for the ideal romantic union with a partner
#275 Can have anticipatory anxiety and fearful fantasies of worst-case scenarios
#276 With your great intuition, can have excellent social skills, social sensitivities and great manners
#277 Won't let down your guard or relax your control in a relationship until you know it is safe to do so
#278 Feel drawn to anything or anyone that is unique, unusual, complex, mysterious, intense or beautiful
#279 Can fear losing the support of trusted allies if you act independently
#280 Once you create powerful bonds of camaraderie with close friends, you can let your true feelings show
#281 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#282 Your goal is to keep your peace of mind and keep life comfortable --' at all costs!
#283 Can avoid groups and organizations altogether while still caring about your social position and how you are seen by society
#284 Have too high expectations of self and others
#285 Set personal goals regularly and don't sweep problems under the rug
#286 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#287 Like to be seen with successful people to enhance their own social value
#288 Tend to retreat to the comfort and solitude of your home where you feel more safe and at ease
#289 Often will stay on the periphery or the fringe of group involvement so you don't have to fully commit
#290 Can lack confidence in your social skills, especially when initiating contact with a romantic interest
#291 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#292 Trust and privacy are big issues; don't want your partner discussing relationship issues with other people
#293 At worst, you can be an intimidating bully, threatening thief and/or an uncaring megalomaniac
#294 Seductive; desire to be valued, wanted and desired
#295 Keep up with latest developments in their line of work
#296 Keep up with what is going on in their community
#297 Tend to avoid social contact; can feel alienated from others at times
#298 You don't even realize you've got no burning commitment to your own goals and personal needs
#299 Good team players, get along well with others
#300 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
#301 Can be tough also but prefer to use your beauty to protect yourself
#302 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#303 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#304 Have an interest in the group's welfare because you feel the group's welfare is connected to your own
#305 Excellent at connecting people together for their mutual benefit
#306 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.