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 Having a strong sense of self and being self-assertive
#29 Indirectly displacing anger through correcting errors and/or championing social causes
#30 "Matching," an NLP term meaning you try to find commonality between yourself and others
#31 Retreating to the safety of your imagination under stress
#32 Pleasing, harmonizing and accommodating to avoid conflict
#33 Denying any personal vulnerability or weakness
#34 Altering and adapting yourself to be more likeable and lovable
#35 Searching for the ideal (partner, job, body,...., life) that will compensate for what I feel is missing inside
#36 Emphasizing uniqueness (which has the nasty side effect of distancing yourself from others and creating tension in relationships)
#37 Seeking knowledge to explain life and feel safe
#38 Being warm/pleasing to disarm potential hostility
#39 Doubt/mistrust others; Test other's loyalty
#40 Explaining and justifying own inappropriate behavior (rationalizing)
#41 Imagining and engaging in interesting activities
#42 Work exceptionally hard and compete to be the best
#43 "Mismatch," an NLP term meaning I look for and notice what is NOT present in any experience -- what is missing
#44 Winning important others over with kindness, charm and seduction
#45 Meet challenges by being extremely adaptable -- I adjust my behavior and affect to meet expectations and succeed
#46 Discerning the "right" thing to do (working hard, being honest, moderate, thrifty, etc.)
#47 Know how to present something in a compelling and acceptable way
#48 Taking control of everything and everyone
#49 Detach to observe life from an internally safe distance
#50 Perceptiveness
#51 Suppressing anger, real feelings and "bad" impulses
#52 Being passive-aggressive rather than directly confronting
#53 Cope with fear by acting strong (or smart) to win support and/or by acting sexy or coquettish to attract support
#54 Avoiding negative feelings that bring life down
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to cheer people up when they're down or just lighten the mood of others
#56 The ability to perform and play a role well
#57 The ability to heed my conscience when making decisions
#58 The ability to work hard, persevere and do whatever it takes to succeed
#59 The ability to accumulate enormous amounts of varied information (I'm so curious!)
#60 The ability to accept enormous responsibility and solve difficult problems
#61 The ability to bring people together to create community and a family-like environment
#62 The ability to make people feel included and important
#63 The ability to communicate well and get along with all kinds of people (even difficult ones)
#64 The ability to entertain others and make people laugh
#65 The ability to organize resources, prioritize tasks and follow through on work projects
#66 The ability to understand what motivates people
#67 The ability to speak my mind and inspire others to do the same
#68 The ability to mediate conflicts and disagreements between people; to harmonize
#69 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
#70 The ability to build rapport and trust with anyone by being genuinely interested in them
#71 The ability to see the big picture and the implications of my actions and ideas
#72 The ability to sacrifice my own needs for the benefit of someone I care to help
#73 The ability to quickly understand computers and technology
#74 The ability to praise people and make them feel good about themselves
#75 The ability to invent new theories, models or systems to solve problems
#76 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#77 The ability to experiment, explore, question and make discoveries
#78 The ability to anticipate wonderful things happening for me
#79 The ability to synthesize others' ideas and form my own
#80 The ability to contemplate deeply, philosophize and understand abstract ideas and concepts
#81 The ability to stay open-minded, inquisitive and intellectually curious
#82 The ability to create financial independence (because of my strong desire not to be dependent on anyone)
#83 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of integrity and hard work ethic
#84 The ability to positively reframe any setback/disappointment as a great learning experience
#85 The ability to produce positive change in the world (with my vision, compassion and strength)
#86 The ability to notice what is illogical, inconsistent, impractical or inefficient
#87 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical)
#88 The ability to help other types get in touch with their deeper feelings
#89 The ability to work long and hard on someone else's behalf
#90 The ability to help people view life from a more universal, metaphysical perspective
#91 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical!)
#92 The ability to debate and critique
#93 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#94 The ability to set, plan, organize and achieve goals
#95 The ability to plan (especially exciting things to do!)
#96 The ability to sacrifice immediate, personal gratification for the greater good of all
#97 The ability to listen well and empathize deeply with others
#98 The ability to pay careful attention to details
#99 The ability to give my word and honor it, come hell or high water!
#100 The ability to help others grow and develop their potential
#101 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#102 The ability to explore the world of dreams and symbols and think holistically
#103 The ability to protect, guard, defend and keep people safe from harm
#104 The ability to inspect, scrutinize and examine something carefully and thoroughly
#105 The ability to analyze
#106 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)
#107 The ability to protect people and create security and stability for them
#108 The ability to adapt, accommodate, "go with the flow" and "live-and-let-live"
#109 The ability to work in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment calling for quick thinking/action
#110 The ability to run my own business successfully
#111 The ability to move into focused action when known difficulties/problems arise
#112 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#113 The ability to inspect products, services, or processes to evaluate their quality or performance
#114 The ability to exercise rational judgment and objectivity when making decisions
#115 The ability to work well with my hands, with tools and with possibly machinery
#116 The ability to listen objectively and non-judgmentally and give unbiased advise
#117 The ability to see the big picture and develop long-range strategic goals
#118 The ability to pull myself up by my own bootstraps
#119 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#120 The ability to network, communicate and interact well in interpersonal/social situations
#121 The ability to courageously take risks, try new things and overcome or circumvent obstacles
#122 The ability to help people relax, see the big picture, and put things in perspective
#123 The ability to size people up quickly and figure out their weaknesses
#124 The ability to empathize with people and console and reassure them
#125 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#126 The ability to find humor in my own faults and foibles (and help others see humor in theirs)
#127 The ability to endure triumphantly/honorably through any tragedy, misfortune, or adversity
#128 The ability to plan and then execute the plan to achieve my lofty goals (I have big dreams!)
#129 The ability to discipline myself, as necessary, to succeed
#130 The ability to look for and find meaning in every experience, especially the painful ones
#131 The ability to serve and support others and worthy causes
#132 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
#133 The ability to beautify any environment
#134 The ability to work steadily and persistently toward my goals without giving up
#135 The ability to direct my own life and not be swayed, influenced or coerced by others
#136 The ability to win friends and influence people (it's great when I'm running for election, interviewing or auditioning for a part)
#137 The ability to read people well and perceive what's not being said
#138 The ability to take charge and assume positions of leadership
#139 The ability to endure hardships and difficult times (with my quiet strength and tenacity)
#140 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#141 The ability to nurture and cultivate love and kindness in others
#142 The ability to believe in myself, think positively and dream big
#143 The ability to provide real care and support to others
#144 The ability to "learn more to earn more" -- I naturally want to stay on the cutting edge of breakthrough success technology
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 Caretaking
#146 Fearful of standing out and consequently have difficulty striving for your own success
#147 Can have anticipatory anxiety and fearful fantasies of worst-case scenarios
#148 Expressing feelings that occur in the moment is difficult without having time to think about them
#149 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#150 Go after what you want
#151 Inner tension between wanting to fully participate in a group vs. not wanting the responsibility of fully participating
#152 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#153 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#154 Keep physically fit and healthy
#155 Attracted to those on their way up or socially influential
#156 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#157 Meaningful objects, such as antiques or art, can appease romantic desires and longings
#158 Can be a workaholic
#159 Won't let their guard down until you feel safe to do so, when you really trust and respect someone
#160 Can avoid groups and organizations altogether while still caring about your social position and how you are seen by society
#161 Get disappointed when your partner doesn't share the same zest for fun and adventure in life as you do
#162 Like time alone. Can be balanced with regard to own needs vs. others' needs
#163 Inner tension between wanting to withdraw from life vs. wanting to participate fully in life
#164 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
#165 Your goal is to keep your peace of mind and keep life comfortable --' at all costs!
#166 Since you can feel lost without a partner, you believe you find your personal identity by merging your life with your partner's; "my life" becomes "our life," but at the cost of my independence
#167 Can get scattered, over-extended and over-committed
#168 You know you are hiding but are afraid to take off your mask
#169 Often drawn to academia or science (but not always); may become an expert in their field
#170 Group involvement helps you to structure the use of your time better
#171 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
#172 Your fear of material deprivation can cause a preoccupation with wanting comfort, especially at home
#173 Possible eating disorders
#174 Want the best for everyone else as well as yourself
#175 Can feel lost between hope and despair and take risks to get attention or increase emotional excitement
#176 Credentials, degrees, titles, awards, certifications, licenses, etc. are extremely important to have
#177 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#178 Can be self-righteous
#179 Help other people feel happy by sharing your deep gratitude and enjoyment of life
#180 Are passionate about life
#181 Can be territorial about your possessions and get bent out of sorts if someone moves something of yours
#182 Ambitious
#183 At worst, you can feel alone, lost, dissociated from others and yourself
#184 Analyze decisions to death before making them to avoid making mistakes or jeopardizing your safety
#185 Obsessively think about their partner
#186 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#187 Excellent at pointing out angles, perspectives or viewpoints that others had not considered
#188 Can be excellent at investing money and creating stability/security for yourself and loved ones
#189 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
#190 You avoid participating in group conflicts if at all possible
#191 Provide financial security and stability to others
#192 Polite and diplomatic; self-confident and ambitious
#193 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#194 Can sometimes use food for emotional consolation or to mindlessly numb out
#195 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#196 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#197 Often focus on maintaining your home and the stability of your home life
#198 Health conscious (exercise regularly, eat well, etc.)
#199 Easily get depressed and feel disillusioned when relationship problems come up
#200 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.
#201 At worst, you can be an intimidating bully, threatening thief and/or an uncaring megalomaniac
#202 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#203 Take criticism very personally
#204 Desire to uphold and enforce rules for the good of all
#205 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#206 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#207 When healthy you can fight injustices courageously, especially with backing from your inner circle
#208 Often have a strong sex drive (which helps you get involved in and stick with a relationship)
#209 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#210 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#211 Can fear being trapped in a relationship so often move on once the rush of initial attraction wears off
#212 Easily get bored with mundane reality so you embellish it with fantasy, imagination & wishful thinking
#213 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#214 Maintain social standards of appropriateness at all times, even when speaking out is necessary
#215 Like to know your partner's personal thoughts, feelings and desires, and like sharing their own
#216 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
#217 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#218 Enjoy learning widely and broadly to understand what other experts in different fields have to say
#219 Start way more projects than you ever finish because of mental agitation and difficulty concentrating
#220 Are considerate and cooperative but have good boundaries; don't allow others to control or coerce you
#221 Can be fairly conventional and conforming; you may not like to go beyond the limits
#222 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#223 Passionate
#224 Can overspend
#225 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#226 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#227 Can be seductive, sexual, jealous and possessive; relationship problems cause depression
#228 At worst, can be highly self-critical, antisocial and depressed, living with your shame in isolation
#229 Healthy reformer qualities
#230 Try to hide your fears behind exaggerated strength (especially men)
#231 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#232 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#233 May deceive yourself and others by projecting an affluent image
#234 Give their time, energy and even money to improve conditions for people and/or the world
#235 Unrealistically high expectations, easily disappointed when others don't measure up
#236 Good team players, get along well with others
#237 Outgoing and sociable but like having a home base
#238 Can question, challenge or check up on their partner when gone too long
#239 Have a lust for power and quickly notice who else has power when you are among a group of people
#240 Can be too self-contained, self-destructive, self-defeating, irresponsible and completely autonomous
#241 Embody the "life of the party" type who gets drunk and disorderly, especially when young and single
#242 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#243 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#244 Long for a soulmate to come along and sweep you off your feet; to save you from an ordinary life
#245 Are looking for the ideal partner who doesn't recoil from your intensity, social awkwardness or shyness
#246 As you become less healthy you can become a scheming swindler, full of hot air and empty promises
#247 Often love to cook for others
#248 Turn on the charm and seductively focus on pleasing and lavishing attention on significant others
#249 At worst, can be vindictive, promiscuous, jealous, exhibitionistic or even rageful
#250 Socially compare yourself with others; you're strongly identified with your social role
#251 Would make a great teacher, mathematician, scientist, consultant or computer programmer
#252 At worst, can become fanatical and obsessive about a group ideal you believe in unquestioningly
#253 Fearful of losing your identity and becoming just like everybody else; you desire to be something bigger
#254 Inner tension between wanting to act on their good intentions vs. not wanting to give up their freedom
#255 Tend to be assertive and confrontational in relationships; prefer intense relationships to comfortable ones
#256 Are capable of bringing passion, intensity and excitement to your intimate relationship
#257 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#258 Feel you need to have freedom and multiple options in life; can easily become frustrated without them
#259 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#260 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#261 Can have fixated beliefs and paranoia about anyone who is not in alignment with your beliefs
#262 Strong emphasis on fidelity
#263 If you feel misunderstood or rejected in any way you can become quite emotionally distant
#264 Often compare yourself with more "normal" people and feel either more deficient or more elite
#265 Can have difficulty adhering to mindless rules and regulations
#266 Can be tender, vulnerable and sweet but also competitive, demanding, aggressive and pushy
#267 Know what you want out of life and don't get pulled off course by other people's agendas and desires
#268 Subconsciously act warm and friendly towards others to disarm potential hostility
#269 Orderly, organized, neat, clean
#270 Can have voyeuristic tendencies and/or be sexually perverted
#271 May aggressively pursue and overcome all obstacles/objections when you really like and want someone
#272 Are resilient; you can reframe disappointments and look to future possibilities for happiness
#273 Tend to take charge of your partner's life; want to possess him/her; feel the impulse to command/boss
#274 Dislike inequality amongst people so strive for an egalitarian group structure --' no leaders, no followers
#275 You (especially if you were a woman) play up your attractiveness as a way of attracting a partner
#276 Want to know everything about your partner -- body, mind and soul; no secret is too sacred
#277 Do whatever it takes to "win over" people, especially a romantic interest (won't take no for an answer)
#278 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#279 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
#280 Anxiety, worry, physical tension
#281 Choose a safe career rather than risk doing what you love
#282 Great at saving and investing money
#283 Feel most alive when tempting fate; can lead to crisis situations
#284 Often drawn to politics and/or journalism
#285 Like a good heated debate or argument every once in a while with your partner
#286 At worst, anxiety attacks, work burnout and nervous breakdowns
#287 Hold people to exacting standards
#288 Can be haughty, snobbish, intellectually arrogant and condescending toward "inferior-minded" people
#289 Fear being rejected
#290 Want to make sure you always have what you need and aren't deprived, limited or constricted
#291 Losing your job or assets, or an illness that stops you from working, can feel life threatening
#292 Have learned to temper your impulsivity and risk taking; take calculated risks now
#293 Seek attention and even prestige by being popular or seen with the "in crowd"
#294 Want desperately to be perfect and ideal in every way but can't play the different roles simultaneously
#295 You have great self-respect; if you are ever betrayed, you will cut that person out of your life
#296 At worst, can be an eccentric, isolated weirdo who is prone to delusional, obsessive paranoid thinking
#297 Can be extremely devoted, big-hearted and loving once you trust their partner
#298 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#299 Once you create powerful bonds of camaraderie with close friends, you can let your true feelings show
#300 Enjoy letting loose, having a good time and hosting lavish social events for your friends
#301 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#302 Feel a sense of entitlement to get their essential needs met too
#303 You try to ensure that everyone around you or with you has a good time
#304 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)
#305 Can express your feelings especially well nonverbally, through your sensuality and sexuality
#306 Responsible, loyal and committed, you stand by your friends and those you love
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.