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 Denying any personal vulnerability or weakness
#29 "Mind reading" (you often assume you know what others are thinking and feeling)
#30 Being dutiful and aligning with others to feel safe
#31 Imposing their will and truth on others (to stay in control)
#32 Discerning the "right" thing to do (working hard, being honest, moderate, thrifty, etc.)
#33 Being warm/pleasing to disarm potential hostility
#34 Being self-sufficient to limit dependency on others
#35 Meet challenges by being extremely adaptable -- I adjust my behavior and affect to meet expectations and succeed
#36 Containing your own energy and anger
#37 Being fearless, tenacious, decisive and authoritative
#38 Focusing on the bright side, even in difficult situations
#39 Explaining and justifying own inappropriate behavior (rationalizing)
#40 Conserving energy and withdrawing to refuel
#41 Putting a positive reframe on negative experiences
#42 Vigilance and alertness; looking for hidden agendas
#43 Being passive-aggressive rather than directly confronting
#44 Winning important others over with kindness, charm and seduction
#45 Going along with others' agendas
#46 Getting things "right" (your own inner critic berates you if you don't)
#47 Tuning in to inner states and feelings to actualize the self
#48 Focusing on, cueing for and sensing what others need
#49 Know how to present something in a compelling and acceptable way
#50 Suppressing anger, real feelings and "bad" impulses
#51 Detach to observe life from an internally safe distance
#52 Emphasizing uniqueness (which has the nasty side effect of distancing yourself from others and creating tension in relationships)
#53 Can be extremely focused and work diligently
#54 "Mismatch," an NLP term meaning I look for and notice what is NOT present in any experience -- what is missing
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#56 The ability to work well with my hands, with tools and with possibly machinery
#57 The ability to bring people together to create community and a family-like environment
#58 The ability to positively reframe any setback/disappointment as a great learning experience
#59 The ability to plan and then execute the plan to achieve my lofty goals (I have big dreams!)
#60 The ability to look for the positive in any situation
#61 The ability to investigate, probe and question
#62 The ability to fight for truth and justice and stand up for what I believe in
#63 The ability to be touched deeply by beauty, kindness and love as well as sadness, sorrow and pain
#64 The ability to put people at ease with my even-keeled presence, calmness and patience
#65 The ability to put enormous energy, passion and intensity into whatever I do
#66 The ability to put myself in someone else's shoes and consider their feelings
#67 The ability to find humor in my own faults and foibles (and help others see humor in theirs)
#68 The ability to see the good in others
#69 The ability to multitask and juggle many roles and responsibilities in life
#70 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#71 The ability to accept and appreciate other people just the way they are
#72 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#73 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
#74 The ability to think systematically and approach problems carefully and methodically
#75 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
#76 The ability to see other peoples' points of view and value differences of opinion
#77 The ability to synthesize others' ideas and form my own
#78 The ability to create "works of art" (term used broadly) that are beautiful, poetic, touching
#79 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#80 The ability to enforce policies and procedures and speak up against dishonesty/unfairness
#81 The ability to advocate and promote people or causes I am passionate about
#82 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#83 The ability to listen compassionately and allow people to feel understood
#84 The ability to help people view life from a more universal, metaphysical perspective
#85 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#86 The ability to share my findings with others (for my joy and their knowledge)
#87 The ability to focus and concentrate deeply on projects that interest me
#88 The ability to lead discussion groups and build teams
#89 The ability to give my word and honor it, come hell or high water!
#90 The ability to courageously take risks, try new things and overcome or circumvent obstacles
#91 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#92 The ability to keep my word and do what I say I will do
#93 The ability to create and provide stability and security for others
#94 The ability to remain a source of strength, stability, reliability and dependability for others despite extreme hardship or trying circumstances
#95 The ability to sacrifice immediate, personal gratification for the greater good of all
#96 The ability to use Socratic questioning and scientific methodology
#97 The ability to network and make connections (with the goal of helping each other succeed)
#98 The ability to bring enthusiasm, optimism, passion and fun to whatever work I do
#99 The ability to communicate with and care for animals (some Nines are gifted with animals)
#100 The ability to motivate, persuade, convince and inspire people
#101 The ability to investigate, inquire and research
#102 The ability to direct my own life and not be swayed, influenced or coerced by others
#103 The ability to see the bright side of any problem or situation
#104 The ability to take initiative/action and get things done (and get things done quickly)
#105 The ability to feel things deeply and share the depths of my soul with others, warts and all
#106 The ability to commit to those I care about and be loyal, dependable and responsible
#107 The ability to conceptually understand the fundamental principles of how anything works
#108 The ability to accept enormous responsibility and solve difficult problems
#109 The ability to inspect products, services, or processes to evaluate their quality or performance
#110 The ability to win friends and influence people (it's great when I'm running for election, interviewing or auditioning for a part)
#111 The ability to keep on top of things
#112 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of integrity and hard work ethic
#113 The ability to bring people together who I know could benefit one another
#114 The ability to anticipate wonderful things happening for me
#115 The ability to notice flaws, discrepancies, inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions
#116 The ability to behave appropriately and diplomatically when out in public
#117 The ability to see life in a highly unique, otherworldly, idiosyncratic, and often spiritual way
#118 The ability to broadly comprehend a subject while penetrating it deeply (and in great detail!)
#119 The ability to move into focused action when known difficulties/problems arise
#120 The ability to pay careful attention to details
#121 The ability to learn quickly and do many different things well (can be a blessing or a curse)
#122 The ability to see patterns and possibilities
#123 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
#124 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#125 The ability to work long and hard on anything that captures my interest/imagination
#126 The ability to network
#127 The ability to help other types get in touch with their deeper feelings
#128 The ability to seek to understand myself deeply (and then help humanity do the same)
#129 The ability to listen objectively and non-judgmentally and give unbiased advise
#130 The ability to bring people together
#131 The ability to make people feel included and important
#132 The ability to comfort, support and empathize with others
#133 The ability to look for and find meaning in every experience, especially the painful ones
#134 The ability to exercise rational judgment and objectivity when making decisions
#135 The ability to protect and help those that have been taken advantage of or mistreated
#136 The ability to juggle many roles and responsibilities in life (in my pursuit of having it all!)
#137 The ability to listen to people patiently, attentively and nonjudgmentally
#138 The ability to interact well with people interpersonally/socially (I can be very charming)
#139 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#140 The ability to encourage, uplift, inspire and empower people
#141 The ability to understand what motivates people
#142 The ability to pull myself up by my own bootstraps
#143 The ability to bring out the best in people by challenging them yet believing in them
#144 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
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 Can develop excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills
#146 Can have trouble setting your own goals and following through with your innermost intentions
#147 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#148 Are passionate about life
#149 Can have unrealistically high expectations of their partner to fit their ideal fantasy of a mate
#150 Are often talkative and enjoy a good debate, especially about politics, the economy, sports or leadership
#151 Can expect preferential treatment for love and attention given to others
#152 Seek attention and even prestige by being popular or seen with the "in crowd"
#153 At worst, can be obsessed with someone; stalking; fatal attractions
#154 Enjoy learning widely and broadly to understand what other experts in different fields have to say
#155 Can't ask for what you need
#156 Often focus on maintaining your home and the stability of your home life
#157 Tend to be outwardly nervous, anxious, dependent and needy
#158 Are considerate and cooperative but have good boundaries; don't allow others to control or coerce you
#159 Easily feel ashamed/frustrated for not being able to live up to your own vision of your ideal self
#160 Orderly, organized, neat, clean
#161 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
#162 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#163 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
#164 Can be a reformer, advocate and/or crusader
#165 Opinionated; believe you are the voice of the "truth"
#166 Disengage from your partner to be alone after an intense engagement, which can confuse your partner
#167 At worst, you can be an intimidating bully, threatening thief and/or an uncaring megalomaniac
#168 Fearful of losing your identity and becoming just like everybody else; you desire to be something bigger
#169 Overprotective
#170 Too intense for others
#171 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#172 Charming, upbeat, entertaining; a gracious host and hostess
#173 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#174 Can be self-righteous
#175 Have learned to temper your impulsivity and risk taking; take calculated risks now
#176 Subconsciously believe that enough pleasureful experiences and possessions will bring you happiness
#177 Enjoy sharing secrets with your partner and trusted allies and are excellent at keeping secrets too
#178 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#179 Easily get bored with mundane reality so you embellish it with fantasy, imagination & wishful thinking
#180 Energetic, practical, ambitious and hard working
#181 Constantly analyze everything you do or say for fear of looking foolish or making a mistake
#182 With your great intuition, can have excellent social skills, social sensitivities and great manners
#183 Good team players, get along well with others
#184 Hard working, productive, time efficient, goal-oriented, pragmatic
#185 Feel you need to have freedom and multiple options in life; can easily become frustrated without them
#186 Cultivate whatever qualities valued others find appealing and desirable
#187 Test limits and boundaries with your friends initially to see if they are loyal, honorable and trustworthy
#188 Possibly abuse food (as compensation for feeling unloved)
#189 Can be disillusioned and resentful of authority figures if they end up disappointing you in some way
#190 When your marriage inevitably hits a difficult patch, you stay positive, talk, and work through it
#191 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#192 Like time alone. Can be balanced with regard to own needs vs. others' needs
#193 Can fear losing the support of trusted allies if you act independently
#194 Can be powerful and self-assertive
#195 Can have a difficult time committing and tend to scatter their energy in every direction
#196 Get rebellious when people try to tell you that you should give up dreaming and be more practical
#197 Fear making mistakes, fear catastrophes
#198 Tend to avoid social contact; can feel alienated from others at times
#199 Trust and privacy are big issues; don't want your partner discussing relationship issues with other people
#200 Meaningful objects, such as antiques or art, can appease romantic desires and longings
#201 You develop a keen "appetite" for secondary sources of gratification as a substitute for true self-love
#202 Usually are good at debating, analyzing, critiquing, investigating, researching, conceptualizing, etc.
#203 Believe you are only as good as your achievements
#204 You may like a more withdrawn type of partner that you can mold
#205 Reluctant to take on visible leadership roles for fear of being criticized, judged, rejected or cracking up
#206 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#207 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
#208 Often feel lonely, even when with others
#209 Can be a materialistic and consummate consumer; like having the latest gadgets and trendy items
#210 Dislike inequality amongst people so strive for an egalitarian group structure --' no leaders, no followers
#212 Are willing to confront people who take advantage of your kindness and charity
#213 Continually learning and into self-improvement
#214 Pursue sexual conquests subconsciously believing they will bolster your self-esteem; they don't
#215 You would sometimes like to be more independent and get in touch with your true desires and vitality
#216 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#217 You may like a partner to be strong and direct, to stand his/her ground against yourself
#218 Have hidden expectations of love being returned
#219 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
#220 Judge their strong sexual urges/desires as "bad"
#221 Faithful and loyal
#222 Often drawn to academia or science (but not always); may become an expert in their field
#223 Inner tension between wanting to act on their good intentions vs. not wanting to give up their freedom
#224 At worst, can completely control and dominate your partner and isolate him/her from other people
#225 Minor discomforts can seem unbearable --' room temp. too hot or cold, lighting to bright or dim, etc.
#226 Can have difficulty with social chit-chat and small talk, unless talking about your field
#227 Inner tension between wanting to comply with others' wishes vs. wanting to defy/assert independence
#228 Are capable of bringing passion, intensity and excitement to your intimate relationship
#229 As you become less healthy you can become a scheming swindler, full of hot air and empty promises
#230 Easily get depressed and feel disillusioned when relationship problems come up
#231 Like to help others with their material and physical needs
#232 Inner tension between wanting privacy/alone time vs. wanting intense, intimate connection with partner
#233 At worst, become completely dishonest, phony, exploitative and desperate for attention
#234 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#235 Can have voyeuristic tendencies and/or be sexually perverted
#236 Inner tension between wanting to fully participate in a group vs. not wanting the responsibility of fully participating
#237 Tend to worry and fret a great deal, especially about financial matters and your ability to survive
#238 Long for a soulmate to come along and sweep you off your feet; to save you from an ordinary life
#239 Health conscious (exercise regularly, eat well, etc.)
#240 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#241 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#242 Great at organizing meetings, facilitating projects
#243 Credentials, degrees, titles, awards, certifications, licenses, etc. are extremely important to have
#244 Excellent at connecting people together for their mutual benefit
#245 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#246 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#247 Keep up with what is going on in their community
#248 Can have difficulty adhering to mindless rules and regulations
#249 You avoid participating in group conflicts if at all possible
#250 Can be possessive and demanding, intrusive and hovering
#251 Workaholism and strong identification with their work
#252 Charismatic and charming; outgoing and personable
#253 Work long hours to preserve their security and mitigate anxiety
#254 Interested in physical and material well being
#255 Can be a hypochondriac
#256 Witty and very genuine
#257 Can be self-deprecating as a way to fit in and deflect their inner feelings of envy and defectiveness
#258 Are sociable, generous, friendly and extremely honorable with those you love
#259 Hold people to exacting standards
#260 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#261 Can develop theories about people's negative moods or hostile intentions which are totally off
#262 Can be fickle and cancel appointments if something more exciting or promising comes up
#263 Some can neglect relationships and/or health due to heavy workload
#264 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#265 Extremely sensitive to rejection, disrespect and betrayal
#266 Acts of service is one of your "love languages"
#267 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#268 Attracted to those on their way up or socially influential
#269 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#270 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#271 Withdraw into your lair because you easily feel drained by being around people too much
#272 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#273 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#274 Won't let down your guard or relax your control in a relationship until you know it is safe to do so
#275 Can be territorial about your possessions and get bent out of sorts if someone moves something of yours
#276 Can be materialistic and use money as bartering chips for power and control
#277 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#278 Try to allure and impress a romantic interest with your charisma, magnetism, success and confidence
#279 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#280 Get along well with individuals and groups that are very different from each other
#281 Often have a strong sex drive (which helps you get involved in and stick with a relationship)
#282 Inner tension between wanting to connect with people vs. wanting to withdraw to be alone
#283 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)
#284 Want the best for everyone else as well as yourself
#285 Get disappointed when your partner doesn't share the same zest for fun and adventure in life as you do
#286 Go after what you want
#287 Can have explosive emotional reactions when your connection with important others is threatened
#288 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#289 Like a good heated debate or argument every once in a while with your partner
#290 Have an interest in the group's welfare because you feel the group's welfare is connected to your own
#291 Can be excellent at investing money and creating stability/security for yourself and loved ones
#292 Strong emphasis on fidelity
#293 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#294 At worst, get so emotionally distraught over love gone wrong that you kill yourself and/or your lover
#295 When healthy, are concerned about eating well, exercising regularly, getting adequate sleep, paying bills on time and basically keeping yourself well-functioning
#296 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#297 Can become preoccupied with taking the path of least resistance --' maintaining comforting habits and repetitious routines as a way to zone out, expend minimal energy and keep your peace of mind
#298 Like to be seen with successful people to enhance their own social value
#299 Are looking for the ideal partner who doesn't recoil from your intensity, social awkwardness or shyness
#300 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
#301 At worst, you can be obsessively paranoid and depressive
#302 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#303 Can feel lost between hope and despair and take risks to get attention or increase emotional excitement
#304 Desire to uphold and enforce rules for the good of all
#305 Want to know everything about your partner -- body, mind and soul; no secret is too sacred
#306 Try to hide your fears behind exaggerated strength (especially men)
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.