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 Giving (praise, affection, compliments, help, etc.) to get (love)
#29 Retreating to the safety of your imagination under stress
#40 Detach from feelings to prevent emotional overwhelm
#41 "Polarize," an NLP term meaning contrary/polar opposite thinking
#42 Conserving energy and withdrawing to refuel
#43 Manage time for maximum efficiency and productivity
#44 Repress feelings for maximum performance and results
#45 Winning important others over with kindness, charm and seduction
#46 Imposing their will and truth on others (to stay in control)
#47 Vigilance and alertness; looking for hidden agendas
#48 Seeing the flaws --' you have great critical powers
#49 Imagining and engaging in interesting activities
#50 Indirectly displacing anger through correcting errors and/or championing social causes
#51 Being undemanding
#52 Pleasing, harmonizing and accommodating to avoid conflict
#53 "Mirroring" others (matching mannerisms) in conversation to create wonderful rapport
#54 Being ultra-responsible and reliable ("I must..., I ought to..., I should...")
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to think logically and analytically (and make decisions that way)
#56 The ability to run my own business successfully
#57 The ability to praise people and make them feel good about themselves
#58 The ability to help others grow and develop their potential
#59 The ability to endure hardships and difficult times (with my quiet strength and tenacity)
#60 The ability to pick up the feelings of people around me (because of my emotional sensitivity)
#61 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#62 The ability to do what I say I will do
#63 The ability to quickly understand computers and technology
#64 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#65 The ability to keep on top of things
#66 The ability to multitask (example: ride lifecycle, watch news, read newspaper (business section first?), and network or do business on the cell phone..... at 5:00 am)
#67 The ability to initiate, lead and take action to succeed
#68 The ability to help other types get in touch with their deeper feelings
#69 The ability to work well under pressure
#70 The ability to "think outside the box" and envision exciting, creative and novel ideas
#71 The ability to network, communicate and interact well in interpersonal/social situations
#72 The ability to sense danger and often prevent it from happening
#73 The ability to identify and capitalize on good ideas and turn them into profit
#74 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of loyalty, duty and commitment
#75 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#76 The ability to bring people together
#77 The ability to take control of a bad situation (a failing business or government, for example) and turn it around
#78 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#79 The ability to sacrifice immediate, personal gratification for the greater good of all
#80 The ability to identify and utilize all available resources at my disposal
#81 The ability to offer hospitality
#82 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#83 The ability to focus and concentrate fully when I'm on task
#84 The ability to understand what motivates people
#85 The ability to read people well and perceive what's not being said
#86 The ability to focus and concentrate on a work task
#87 The ability to cheer people up when they're down or just lighten the mood of others
#88 The ability to take daring risks but based on practical intuition
#89 The ability to experiment, investigate, explore and discover (I'm insatiably curious!)
#90 The ability to go and go and go.... until I crash (like the Energizer bunny!)
#91 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#92 The ability to feel things deeply and share the depths of my soul with others, warts and all
#93 The ability to use good common sense and take a realistic, pragmatic approach to life
#94 The ability to express myself creatively through art such as music, painting, dance, etc.
#95 The ability to notice what is illogical, inconsistent, impractical or inefficient
#96 The ability to adapt well to sudden changes and shift gears quickly to stay on top of things
#97 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
#98 The ability to create "works of art" (term used broadly) that are beautiful, poetic, touching
#99 The ability to sacrifice my own needs for the benefit of someone I care to help
#100 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#101 The ability to keep my word and do what I say I will do
#102 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#103 The ability to create close, personal, meaningful relationships with people
#104 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#105 The ability to adapt, accommodate, "go with the flow" and "live-and-let-live"
#106 The ability to stay open-minded, inquisitive and intellectually curious
#107 The ability to observe life impartially and see it from multiple, abstract perspectives
#108 The ability to network and make connections (with the goal of helping each other succeed)
#109 The ability to use Socratic questioning and scientific methodology
#110 The ability to advocate and promote people or causes I am passionate about
#111 The ability to multitask and juggle many roles and responsibilities in life
#112 The ability to win friends and influence people (it's great when I'm running for election, interviewing or auditioning for a part)
#113 The ability to act spontaneously and adapt quickly to changing situations
#114 The ability to create an ambiance of romance
#115 The ability to communicate with and care for animals (some Nines are gifted with animals)
#116 The ability to contemplate deeply, philosophize and understand abstract ideas and concepts
#117 The ability to accept/appreciate differences and go with the flow
#118 The ability to learn quickly
#119 The ability to focus and concentrate deeply on projects that interest me
#120 The ability to entertain others and make people laugh
#121 The ability to commit to those I care about and be loyal, dependable and responsible
#122 The ability to see potential in people and possibilities in situations
#123 The ability to motivate, persuade, convince and inspire people
#124 The ability to provide real care and support to others
#125 The ability to create financial independence (because of my strong desire not to be dependent on anyone)
#126 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#127 The ability to set, plan, organize and achieve goals
#128 The ability to communicate well and get along with all kinds of people (even difficult ones)
#129 The ability to work long and hard on anything that captures my interest/imagination
#130 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
#131 The ability to share my findings with others (for my joy and their knowledge)
#132 The ability to empower and encourage others to be strong and take charge of their life
#133 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#134 The ability to accept enormous responsibility and solve difficult problems
#135 The ability to take initiative/action and get things done (and get things done quickly)
#136 The ability to explore the world of dreams and symbols and think holistically
#137 The ability to put myself in someone else's shoes and consider their feelings
#138 The ability to help people view life from a more universal, metaphysical perspective
#139 The ability to think systematically and approach problems carefully and methodically
#140 The ability to listen to people patiently, attentively and nonjudgmentally
#141 The ability to move into focused action when known difficulties/problems arise
#142 The ability to create peace and harmony between people (and even countries)
#143 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical!)
#144 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
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 Patient and forbearing
#146 Inner tension between wanting to withdraw from life vs. wanting to participate fully in life
#147 Extremely sensitive to rejection, disrespect and betrayal
#148 Often struggle in your relationships because you are so private, independent and emotionally detached
#149 Inner tension between wanting to fully participate in a group vs. not wanting the responsibility of fully participating
#150 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#151 Act childish and egocentric when scared
#152 Polite and diplomatic; self-confident and ambitious
#153 You try to ensure that everyone around you or with you has a good time
#154 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#155 With your great intuition, can have excellent social skills, social sensitivities and great manners
#156 Desire to find the perfect, ideal partner
#157 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#158 Are self-reliant and independent
#159 Can have trouble setting your own goals and following through with your innermost intentions
#160 You can lack a strong, unchanging sense of self and often live vicariously through others
#161 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#162 Desire recognition but fear being embarrassed, humiliated, ridiculed or rejected by probing eyes
#163 Can aggressively and relentlessly go after what you want (to keep anxiety repressed)
#164 Fear being left out or forgotten
#165 Good team players, get along well with others
#166 Hard working, productive, time efficient, goal-oriented, pragmatic
#167 Can be possessive and demanding, intrusive and hovering
#168 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#169 Usually are good at debating, analyzing, critiquing, investigating, researching, conceptualizing, etc.
#170 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.)
#171 A master networker and organizer who can bring people together that need each other's help
#172 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#173 Often love to cook for others
#174 You may like symbols of success -- fancy car, nice big house, etc.
#175 Choose a safe career rather than risk doing what you love
#176 Excellent at connecting people together for their mutual benefit
#177 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#178 Your goal is to keep your peace of mind and keep life comfortable --' at all costs!
#179 Can have explosive emotional reactions when your connection with important others is threatened
#180 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#181 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#182 Can sometimes be indecisive about whether you want to belong to a group or not
#183 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#184 Do whatever it takes to "win over" people, especially a romantic interest (won't take no for an answer)
#185 Can be a reformer, advocate and/or crusader
#186 Due to social shame, you can believe you don't know how to function like normal people
#187 Often focus on maintaining your home and the stability of your home life
#188 Conscientious about planning for the future, for yourself and loved ones
#189 Ambitious and hard working
#190 Have a large circle of friends that you share interests, activities and enthusiasms with
#191 Are resilient; you can reframe disappointments and look to future possibilities for happiness
#192 Group involvement helps you to structure the use of your time better
#193 Often drawn to academia or science (but not always); may become an expert in their field
#194 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#195 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#196 Like to help others with their material and physical needs
#197 Can idealize a romantic interest, projecting all kinds of wonderful qualities onto him/her that don't exist
#198 So focused on goals, mission, purpose that you can't relate to people
#199 Can get scattered, over-extended and over-committed
#200 Excellent social skills and great conversationalists
#201 Can have a difficult time committing and tend to scatter their energy in every direction
#202 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#203 At worst, can become fanatical and obsessive about a group ideal you believe in unquestioningly
#204 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)
#205 Inner tension between wanting to connect with your partner on a deep level vs. needing to stay in control
#206 At worst, you can feel alone, lost, dissociated from others and yourself
#207 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
#208 Can be seductive, sexual, jealous and possessive; relationship problems cause depression
#209 Have learned to temper your impulsivity and risk taking; take calculated risks now
#210 Work long hours to preserve their security and mitigate anxiety
#211 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#212 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#213 Are often talkative and enjoy a good debate, especially about politics, the economy, sports or leadership
#214 Can appear intimidating, arrogant or callous as a way to get people to not mess with you and, thus, not threaten or scare them
#215 Like to have order in your life and get upset when your familiar surroundings get disrupted or disordered
#216 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#217 Inner tension between wanting to act on their good intentions vs. not wanting to give up their freedom
#218 Tend to be assertive and confrontational in relationships; prefer intense relationships to comfortable ones
#219 Inner tension between wanting to comply with others' wishes vs. wanting to defy/assert independence
#220 Entertaining, optimistic, positive, vivacious and upbeat
#221 Are passionate about life
#222 Like time alone. Can be balanced with regard to own needs vs. others' needs
#223 Witty and very genuine
#224 Can be extremely devoted, big-hearted and loving once you trust their partner
#225 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#226 May aggressively pursue and overcome all obstacles/objections when you really like and want someone
#227 Fearful of standing out and consequently have difficulty striving for your own success
#228 Meaningful objects, such as antiques or art, can appease romantic desires and longings
#229 Flattering, ingratiating, seductive
#230 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#231 Often feel lonely, even when with others
#232 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#233 Can sometimes be fickle in fact and not just in mind; commitment can be difficult for you
#234 Can have difficulty with social chit-chat and small talk, unless talking about your field
#235 Not very adaptable; see things as black and white
#236 Responsible and security conscious
#237 Can have intense romantic and sexual longings; easily get infatuated with a romantic interest
#238 Want desperately to be perfect and ideal in every way but can't play the different roles simultaneously
#239 At worst, can be highly self-critical, antisocial and depressed, living with your shame in isolation
#240 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
#241 Fearing betrayal, you can cast aside a friend for even minor transgressions or oversights
#242 Embody the phrase "the grass is greener on the other side of the fence."
#243 At worst, can be an antisocial crackpot propounding your provocative, even anarchistic views to others
#244 Can have anticipatory anxiety and fearful fantasies of worst-case scenarios
#245 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#246 Excellent at pointing out angles, perspectives or viewpoints that others had not considered
#247 Tend to be outwardly nervous, anxious, dependent and needy
#248 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
#249 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
#250 Health conscious (exercise regularly, eat well, etc.)
#251 You can long for the ideal romantic union with a partner
#252 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#253 At worst, anxiety attacks, work burnout and nervous breakdowns
#254 Credentials, degrees, titles, awards, certifications, licenses, etc. are extremely important to have
#255 Good at planning everything out
#256 Expressing feelings that occur in the moment is difficult without having time to think about them
#257 Seductive; desire to be valued, wanted and desired
#258 Obsessively think about their partner
#259 Excellent social and interpersonal skills; great networker
#260 Can be powerful and self-assertive
#261 At worst, can be an eccentric, isolated weirdo who is prone to delusional, obsessive paranoid thinking
#262 Can project your own unowned power onto another and then see that person as a threat
#263 The positive energy of group involvement invigorates and enlivens you
#264 Go after what you want
#265 Hold people to exacting standards
#266 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#267 You may like a more withdrawn type of partner that you can mold
#268 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#269 Can be so out of touch with your true self that you don't even know what you want
#270 Your fear of material deprivation can cause a preoccupation with wanting comfort, especially at home
#271 Stand by your true friends through thick and thin; will come to their defense in times of need
#272 Can be fickle and cancel appointments if something more exciting or promising comes up
#273 Can express your feelings especially well nonverbally, through your sensuality and sexuality
#274 Disengage from your partner to be alone after an intense engagement, which can confuse your partner
#275 Feel the need to be the ideal gender role model for their culture
#276 Hypochondria possible
#277 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#278 Can discount basic self-preservation needs and tune mundane reality out in order to follow a dream
#279 At worst, can be voyeuristic, kinky, sexually perverted and/or isolate yourself from society
#280 Like to know your partner's personal thoughts, feelings and desires, and like sharing their own
#281 Can't ask for what you need
#282 Tend to be lusty in love; can be competitive, impulsive and impatient too
#283 Can be a workaholic
#284 Test limits and boundaries with your friends initially to see if they are loyal, honorable and trustworthy
#285 Can be patient, understanding, curious and a great listener
#286 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#287 Overly concerned about your social position; want to be one of the intellectual or creative elite
#288 Feel drawn to anything or anyone that is unique, unusual, complex, mysterious, intense or beautiful
#289 Subconsciously rationalize that if someone loves you for your beauty then when they find out what a nervous wreck underneath you are, they might still keep you because they love you already anyway
#290 When your marriage inevitably hits a difficult patch, you stay positive, talk, and work through it
#291 Fear making mistakes, fear catastrophes
#292 Consider your home as somewhat like a castle, island, fortress or barrier of safety to protect yourself against the dangers of the outside world
#293 Can unconsciously recreate childhood losses in adulthood through reckless behavior
#294 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#295 Want to make sure you always have what you need and aren't deprived, limited or constricted
#296 Feel the need to prove yourself as anxiety about your social worth increases
#297 Have an interest in the group's welfare because you feel the group's welfare is connected to your own
#298 Often enjoy teaching, training, research, scholarship, sharing their knowledge and wisdom
#299 Supportive and forgiving
#300 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#301 Enjoy letting loose, having a good time and hosting lavish social events for your friends
#302 Seek adulation and recognition from others
#303 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
#304 Desire to uphold and enforce rules for the good of all
#305 Feel most alive when tempting fate; can lead to crisis situations
#306 Can be envious of people who seem more fulfilled and happy in their love life
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.