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 Being extremely loyal
#29 Doubt/mistrust others; Test other's loyalty
#30 Being self-sufficient to limit dependency on others
#31 Going along with others' agendas
#32 Focusing on, cueing for and sensing what others need
#33 Suppressing negative, unpleasant and unlikable feelings
#34 Emphasizing uniqueness (which has the nasty side effect of distancing yourself from others and creating tension in relationships)
#35 Denying any personal vulnerability or weakness
#36 Being warm/pleasing to disarm potential hostility
#37 Perceptiveness
#38 Avoiding negative feelings that bring life down
#39 Maintaining high standards and the utmost propriety
#40 Giving (praise, affection, compliments, help, etc.) to get (love)
#41 Intense focus on tasks, goals, achievement, and success
#42 Being strong, and forceful if necessary, to gain respect
#43 Taking control of everything and everyone
#44 Suppressing anger, real feelings and "bad" impulses
#45 Maintaining comfortable, predictable routines
#46 "Polarize," an NLP term meaning contrary/polar opposite thinking
#47 Can be extremely focused and work diligently
#48 Pleasing, harmonizing and accommodating to avoid conflict
#51 Moving on to something better when stuck in pain
#52 Feeling superior (to those less deep and/or sensitive)
#53 Seeking knowledge to explain life and feel safe
#54 Manage time for maximum efficiency and productivity
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to produce positive change in the world (with my vision, compassion and strength)
#56 The ability to conceptually understand the fundamental principles of how anything works
#57 The ability to network, communicate and interact well in interpersonal/social situations
#58 The ability to perceive, discern and mentally interpret information that escapes most people
#59 The ability to accept enormous responsibility and solve difficult problems
#60 The ability to put enormous energy, passion and intensity into whatever I do
#61 The ability to courageously take risks, try new things and overcome or circumvent obstacles
#62 The ability to take daring risks but based on practical intuition
#63 The ability to mediate conflicts and disagreements between people; to harmonize
#64 The ability to help others grow and develop their potential
#65 The ability to bring enthusiasm, optimism, passion and fun to whatever work I do
#66 The ability to initiate, lead and take action to succeed
#67 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#68 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
#69 The ability to see patterns and possibilities
#70 The ability to keep my word and do what I say I will do
#71 The ability to identify and capitalize on good ideas and turn them into profit
#72 The ability to work steadily and persistently toward my goals without giving up
#73 The ability to give my word and honor it, come hell or high water!
#74 The ability to run my own business successfully
#75 The ability to network
#76 The ability to do what I say I will do
#77 The ability to empathize with people and console and reassure them
#78 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#79 The ability to discipline myself, as necessary, to succeed
#80 The ability to take initiative/action and get things done (and get things done quickly)
#81 The ability to ensure the welfare of those I care about
#82 The ability to think systematically and approach problems carefully and methodically
#83 The ability to look for the positive in any situation
#84 The ability to model integrity by living in alignment with my values (when very healthy)
#85 The ability to see the big picture and develop long-range strategic goals
#86 The ability to use Socratic questioning and scientific methodology
#87 The ability to focus and concentrate on a work task
#88 The ability to cheer people up when they're down or just lighten the mood of others
#89 The ability to express myself in a highly unique, personal way
#90 The ability to detect when someone is being untruthful
#91 The ability to feel things deeply and share the depths of my soul with others, warts and all
#92 The ability to work long and hard on someone else's behalf
#93 The ability to discipline myself to achieve my goals
#94 The ability to read people well; to understand their needs and motivations
#95 The ability to value life's simple pleasures and comforts
#96 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#97 The ability to mobilize and marshal people to help others in need
#98 The ability to see the good in others
#99 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#100 The ability to set, plan, organize and achieve goals
#101 The ability to interact well with people interpersonally/socially (I can be very charming)
#102 The ability to learn quickly and do many different things well (can be a blessing or a curse)
#103 The ability to create "works of art" (term used broadly) that are beautiful, poetic, touching
#104 The ability to help other types get in touch with their deeper feelings
#105 The ability to notice flaws, discrepancies, inconsistencies, inaccuracies and contradictions
#106 The ability to behave appropriately and diplomatically when out in public
#107 The ability to listen compassionately and allow people to feel understood
#108 The ability to heed my conscience when making decisions
#109 The ability to express myself creatively through art such as music, painting, dance, etc.
#110 The ability to act spontaneously and adapt quickly to changing situations
#111 The ability to learn quickly
#112 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#113 The ability to motivate, persuade, convince and inspire people
#114 The ability to bring people together to create community and a family-like environment
#115 The ability to positively reframe any setback/disappointment as a great learning experience
#116 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical)
#117 The ability to listen objectively and non-judgmentally and give unbiased advise
#118 The ability to make people feel included and important
#119 The ability to bring people together
#120 The ability to juggle many roles and responsibilities in life (in my pursuit of having it all!)
#121 The ability to inspect, scrutinize and examine something carefully and thoroughly
#122 The ability to remain a source of strength, stability, reliability and dependability for others despite extreme hardship or trying circumstances
#123 The ability to keep personal information confidential (important for most occupations)
#124 The ability to share my findings with others (for my joy and their knowledge)
#125 The ability to behave appropriately and be polite and well-mannered
#126 The ability to brainstorm and create multiple options to solve a problem
#127 The ability to seek to understand myself deeply (and then help humanity do the same)
#128 The ability to prioritize and manage my time well so that I can be efficient and productive
#129 The ability to understand what motivates people
#130 The ability to work for the common good and support causes (especially underdog ones)
#131 The ability to create an ambiance of romance
#132 The ability to adapt, accommodate, "go with the flow" and "live-and-let-live"
#133 The ability to endure hardships and difficult times (with my quiet strength and tenacity)
#134 The ability to observe life impartially and see it from multiple, abstract perspectives
#135 The ability to bring out the best in people by challenging them yet believing in them
#136 The ability to adapt well to sudden changes and shift gears quickly to stay on top of things
#137 The ability to see the good in others even when they don't see it in themselves
#138 The ability to identify and utilize all available resources at my disposal
#139 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of loyalty, duty and commitment
#140 The ability to comfort, support and empathize with others
#141 The ability to protect, guard, defend and keep people safe from harm
#142 The ability to analyze
#143 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#144 The ability to plan (especially exciting things to do!)
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 be powerful and self-assertive
#146 Are charismatic, passionate and truthful
#147 Caretaking
#148 May deceive yourself and others by projecting an affluent image
#149 Have hidden expectations of love being returned
#150 Desire to uphold and enforce rules for the good of all
#151 Able to be extremely open-hearted, compassionate and loving toward all sentient beings
#152 Analyze decisions to death before making them to avoid making mistakes or jeopardizing your safety
#153 Can avoid groups and organizations altogether while still caring about your social position and how you are seen by society
#154 Create aesthetically pleasing surroundings in your home that have emotional resonance for you
#155 Are capable of bringing passion, intensity and excitement to your intimate relationship
#156 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#157 You would sometimes like to be more independent and get in touch with your true desires and vitality
#158 Tend to worry and fret a great deal, especially about financial matters and your ability to survive
#159 Ambitious and hard working
#160 Can be envious of people who seem more fulfilled and happy in their love life
#161 Keep up with what is going on in their community
#162 Seek attention and even prestige by being popular or seen with the "in crowd"
#163 You can occasionally act counterphobic and rebel against an
untrustworthy authority figure
#164 Feel you need to have freedom and multiple options in life; can easily become frustrated without them
#165 You don't even realize you've got no burning commitment to your own goals and personal needs
#166 Need to be in control of your immediate environment and all resources
#167 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#168 Inner tension between social responsibility to others vs. a strong desire for excitement, adventure, fun
#169 At worst, become completely dishonest, phony, exploitative and desperate for attention
#170 Polite and diplomatic; self-confident and ambitious
#171 Not very adaptable; see things as black and white
#172 At worst, can become fanatical and obsessive about a group ideal you believe in unquestioningly
#173 Charming, upbeat, entertaining; a gracious host and hostess
#174 Often feel socially inept or inadequate --' handle by being outwardly charming or just blending in
#175 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#176 Pain arises when your partner doesn't take an interest in you or your repressed, unmet needs/desires
#177 At worst, can be an antisocial crackpot propounding your provocative, even anarchistic views to others
#178 Fear you won't be able to survive or will be on the streets without support from your friends and family
#179 Are passionate about life
#180 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#181 Tend to be a good conversationalist and advice giver
#182 Warm, friendly, pleasant, easy-going and considerate yet also dynamic and alive to yourself
#184 Stand by your true friends through thick and thin; will come to their defense in times of need
#185 Disciplined and regimented
#186 Extremely social, friendly and outgoing
#187 Can fear losing the support of trusted allies if you act independently
#188 Can feel overwhelmed by people's expectations, intrusiveness, questioning, neediness, demands, etc.
#189 Want to be envied for having a picture perfect relationship with a successful, attractive, prestigious mate
#190 You may like a more withdrawn type of partner that you can mold
#191 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#192 Go after what you want
#193 Good team players, get along well with others
#194 Group involvement helps you to structure the use of your time better
#195 Witty and very genuine
#196 Good at planning everything out
#197 Charismatic and charming; outgoing and personable
#198 Won't let their guard down until you feel safe to do so, when you really trust and respect someone
#199 Embody the "life of the party" type who gets drunk and disorderly, especially when young and single
#200 Can unconsciously recreate childhood losses in adulthood through reckless behavior
#201 Subconsciously believe that enough pleasureful experiences and possessions will bring you happiness
#202 Health conscious (exercise regularly, eat well, etc.)
#203 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#204 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
#205 Can be extremely suspicious and fear betrayal
#206 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#207 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#208 Great at organizing meetings, facilitating projects
#209 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#210 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#211 Inner tension between wanting to fit in, be accepted and belong yet still be special, unique and stand out
#212 So focused on goals, mission, purpose that you can't relate to people
#213 Adapt and compromise yourself to look good and fit in
#214 You develop a keen "appetite" for secondary sources of gratification as a substitute for true self-love
#215 Have a lot of self-doubt about your sexual attractiveness and desirability
#216 Do whatever it takes to "win over" people, especially a romantic interest (won't take no for an answer)
#217 You can lack a strong, unchanging sense of self and often live vicariously through others
#218 If fearful of your future safety, you can argue with your partner over money
#219 Truly want to have a partnership of equality where you don't feel the need to control and possess
#220 Can be excellent at investing money and creating stability/security for yourself and loved ones
#221 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#222 Often drawn to academia or science (but not always); may become an expert in their field
#223 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#224 Want to be liked and approved of by everyone
#225 Passionate
#226 Feel drawn to anything or anyone that is unique, unusual, complex, mysterious, intense or beautiful
#227 Can be hard on your kids (if you have them) to toughen them up for the real world
#228 Are self-reliant and independent
#229 Desire to find the perfect, ideal partner
#230 Flattering, ingratiating, seductive
#231 Are resilient; you can reframe disappointments and look to future possibilities for happiness
#232 Can question, challenge or check up on their partner when gone too long
#233 Meaningful objects, such as antiques or art, can appease romantic desires and longings
#234 Can be tender, vulnerable and sweet but also competitive, demanding, aggressive and pushy
#235 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#236 Feel the need to prove yourself as anxiety about your social worth increases
#237 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)
#238 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#239 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#240 Minor discomforts can seem unbearable --' room temp. too hot or cold, lighting to bright or dim, etc.
#241 Energetic, practical, ambitious and hard working
#242 Want to make sure you always have what you need and aren't deprived, limited or constricted
#243 Often focus on maintaining your home and the stability of your home life
#244 Can be very open-hearted and merged with your partner at times
#245 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#246 Tactful with good manners and a gracious way with people
#247 As you become less healthy you can become a scheming swindler, full of hot air and empty promises
#248 Test limits and boundaries with your friends initially to see if they are loyal, honorable and trustworthy
#249 Too intense for others
#250 Can have intense romantic and sexual longings; easily get infatuated with a romantic interest
#251 Can be idealistic, sacrificing for a cause you believe in that serves something beyond just yourself
#252 Won't let down your guard or relax your control in a relationship until you know it is safe to do so
#253 Child-like fear of not being able to make it on their own
#254 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#255 Fear your erratic, emotionally reactive defiance and lashing out has ruined your intimate connections
#256 Procrastination
#257 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#258 At worst, can be voyeuristic, kinky, sexually perverted and/or isolate yourself from society
#259 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.)
#260 Easily get depressed and feel disillusioned when relationship problems come up
#261 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
#262 Crave yet fear intimacy due to hidden feelings of undesirability
#263 Tend to be assertive and confrontational in relationships; prefer intense relationships to comfortable ones
#264 Can be fairly conventional and conforming; you may not like to go beyond the limits
#265 Can sometimes be indecisive about whether you want to belong to a group or not
#266 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
#267 Excellent social skills and great conversationalists
#268 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
#269 Strong sense of social responsibility
#270 Work long hours to preserve their security and mitigate anxiety
#271 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#272 Repress and stuff their feelings
#273 Feel most alive when tempting fate; can lead to crisis situations
#274 Can feel as though other people have what is missing in your life
#275 Can be overly protective of your time, money, space and energy output
#276 Can have a short attention span, easily get distracted and have trouble concentrating/getting focused
#277 Supportive and forgiving
#278 You may like symbols of success -- fancy car, nice big house, etc.
#279 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#280 Keep up with latest developments in their line of work
#281 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#282 Have learned to temper your impulsivity and risk taking; take calculated risks now
#283 Can be rigid in their viewpoint
#284 Are willing to confront people who take advantage of your kindness and charity
#285 Are sociable, generous, friendly and extremely honorable with those you love
#286 Can be a workaholic
#287 Trust and privacy are big issues; don't want your partner discussing relationship issues with other people
#288 Fear you would not be loved if others knew how much self-doubt you have
#289 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#290 Can have a difficult time committing and tend to scatter their energy in every direction
#291 Fear making mistakes, fear catastrophes
#292 Often struggle in your relationships because you are so private, independent and emotionally detached
#293 Can fear being trapped in a relationship so often move on once the rush of initial attraction wears off
#294 If you feel misunderstood or rejected in any way you can become quite emotionally distant
#295 Identify strongly with your image; can be show-offs
#296 Hypochondria possible
#297 Inner tension between wanting to connect with people vs. wanting to withdraw to be alone
#298 Hard working, productive, time efficient, goal-oriented, pragmatic
#299 Disengage from your partner to be alone after an intense engagement, which can confuse your partner
#300 Help other people feel happy by sharing your deep gratitude and enjoyment of life
#301 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
#302 Loving, attentive to others, generous
#303 Self-reliant and independent
#304 Like to help others with their material and physical needs
#305 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#306 Fearful of losing your identity and becoming just like everybody else; you desire to be something bigger
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.