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 Work exceptionally hard and compete to be the best
#29 Comparing self to others and judging self and others
#30 Suppressing negative, unpleasant and unlikable feelings
#31 Being strong, and forceful if necessary, to gain respect
#32 Being ultra-responsible and reliable ("I must..., I ought to..., I should...")
#33 Detach from feelings to prevent emotional overwhelm
#34 Meet challenges by being extremely adaptable -- I adjust my behavior and affect to meet expectations and succeed
#35 Minimizing physical & emotional needs to preserve personal autonomy
I have these natural gifts and talents that I take for granted:
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#55 The ability to bring people together who I know could benefit one another
#56 The ability to find and correct errors, flaws and omissions that others overlook
#57 The ability to feel things deeply and share the depths of my soul with others, warts and all
#58 The ability to lead discussion groups and build teams
#59 The ability to entertain others and make people laugh
#60 The ability to use good common sense and take a realistic, pragmatic approach to life
#61 The ability to go and go and go.... until I crash (like the Energizer bunny!)
#62 The ability to offer good advice and counsel that helps people with their problems
#63 The ability to plan and then execute the plan to achieve my lofty goals (I have big dreams!)
#64 The ability to brainstorm and create multiple options to solve a problem
#65 The ability to work long and hard on anything that captures my interest/imagination
#66 The ability to creatively solve highly complex and mentally challenging problems
#67 The ability to experiment, explore, question and make discoveries
#68 The ability to share my findings with others (for my joy and their knowledge)
#69 The ability to think systematically and approach problems carefully and methodically
#70 The ability to cooperate, collaborate and create harmonious relationships with others
#71 The ability to network and make connections (with the goal of helping each other succeed)
#72 The ability to look for and find meaning in every experience, especially the painful ones
#73 The ability to keep my word and do what I say I will do
#74 The ability to direct my own life and not be swayed, influenced or coerced by others
#75 The ability to "learn more to earn more" -- I naturally want to stay on the cutting edge of breakthrough success technology
#76 The ability to explore the world of dreams and symbols and think holistically
#77 The ability to listen compassionately and allow people to feel understood
#78 The ability to intuit and inwardly perceive other people's needs
#79 The ability to be sincere and authentic about who I am which gives others permission to be honest and real about who they are
#80 The ability to seek to understand myself deeply (and then help humanity do the same)
#81 The ability to produce positive change in the world (with my vision, compassion and strength)
#82 The ability to juggle many roles and responsibilities in life (in my pursuit of having it all!)
#83 The ability to bring enthusiasm, optimism, passion and fun to whatever work I do
#84 The ability to discipline myself, as necessary, to succeed
#85 The ability to do precise, meticulous, accurate, high quality work (impeccable workmanship)
#86 The ability to debate and critique
#87 The ability to follow my heart, wherever it may lead
#88 The ability to create financial independence (because of my strong desire not to be dependent on anyone)
#89 The ability to read people well; to understand their needs and motivations
#90 The ability to sell, promote and market myself, my services, and my products
#91 The ability to work hard with steady and persistent effort to achieve goals
#92 The ability to achieve any goal I set for myself, by working long and hard if necessary
#93 The ability to help other types get in touch with their deeper feelings
#94 The ability to inspect, scrutinize and examine something carefully and thoroughly
#95 The ability to create peace and harmony between people (and even countries)
#96 The ability to heed my conscience when making decisions
#97 The ability to analyze
#98 The ability to stay open-minded, inquisitive and intellectually curious
#99 The ability to encourage, uplift, inspire and empower people
#100 The ability to learn quickly
#101 The ability to multitask and juggle many roles and responsibilities in life
#102 The ability to develop myself and my potential to be all I can be
#103 The ability to build trust with people with my strong sense of integrity and hard work ethic
#104 The ability to exercise rational judgment and objectivity when making decisions
#105 The ability to feel connected with others (and even one with the universe)
#106 The ability to communicate well and get along with all kinds of people (even difficult ones)
#107 The ability to invent new theories, models or systems to solve problems
#108 The ability to communicate with and care for animals (some Nines are gifted with animals)
#109 The ability to bring out the best in people by challenging them yet believing in them
#110 The ability to give my word and honor it, come hell or high water!
#111 The ability to run my own business successfully
#112 The ability to detect when someone is being untruthful
#113 The ability to handle crises well by remaining calm and collected
#114 The ability to set, plan, organize and achieve goals
#115 The ability to foresee problems and troubleshoot them before they occur
#116 The ability to put myself in someone else's shoes and consider their feelings
#117 The ability to bring people together
#118 The ability to commit to those I care about and be loyal, dependable and responsible
#119 The ability to endure hardships and difficult times (with my quiet strength and tenacity)
#120 The ability to console, comfort and support people in times of pain and sorrow
#121 The ability to plan (especially exciting things to do!)
#122 The ability to understand what motivates people
#123 The ability to pay careful attention to details
#124 The ability to protect, guard, defend and keep people safe from harm
#125 The ability to experiment, investigate, explore and discover (I'm insatiably curious!)
#126 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
#127 The ability to tune in to my inner states, subconscious feelings and impulses
#128 The ability to follow rules, procedures and policies (as long as they are fair and ethical)
#129 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)
#130 The ability to see the big picture and develop long-range strategic goals
#131 The ability to accept enormous responsibility and solve difficult problems
#132 The ability to help people relax, see the big picture, and put things in perspective
#133 The ability to focus and concentrate deeply on projects that interest me
#134 The ability to accept and appreciate other people just the way they are
#135 The ability to promote honesty, fairness, righteousness and evenhandedness in others
#136 The ability to behave appropriately and diplomatically when out in public
#137 The ability to create "works of art" (term used broadly) that are beautiful, poetic, touching
#138 The ability to identify and utilize all available resources at my disposal
#139 The ability to see the best in anyone or anything
#140 The ability to protect and help those that have been taken advantage of or mistreated
#141 The ability to build rapport and trust with anyone by being genuinely interested in them
#142 The ability to enforce [fair] rules imposed on others and break [unfair] rules imposed on me
#143 The ability to comfort, support and empathize with others
#144 The ability to discipline myself to achieve my goals
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 Disciplined and regimented
#146 Like to be spontaneous but also like planning so that you can do as much as possible with your time
#147 Want to be envied for having a picture perfect relationship with a successful, attractive, prestigious mate
#148 Believe you are only as good as your achievements
#149 Opinionated; believe you are the voice of the "truth"
#150 Keep up with what is going on in their community
#151 Excellent material providers for your family and yourself; can be generous and big-hearted
#152 Stand by your true friends through thick and thin; will come to their defense in times of need
#153 Can be powerful and self-assertive
#154 Energetic, practical, ambitious and hard working
#155 Like to put your trust and support in a cause or group you believe in; can be self-sacrificing
#156 Pride in ability to socially connect people and help others
#157 You enjoy bringing people together and being part of what's going on
#158 Get rebellious when people try to tell you that you should give up dreaming and be more practical
#159 Unconsciously yearning for the ideal partner perpetuates familiar feelings of lost love in childhood
#160 Can have difficulty adhering to mindless rules and regulations
#161 Often are a high achiever who participates in social causes; have unique talents and gifts to share
#162 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#163 At worst, anxiety attacks, work burnout and nervous breakdowns
#164 Can envy or resent the very qualities in your mate you originally admired or wanted in yourself
#165 Public image is all important
#166 Self-reliant and independent
#167 Can speak up for yourself and don't allow yourself to be overworked and underappreciated
#168 You can completely lack discernment and get involved in risky love affairs, flirt with danger or live on the edge in other ways to feel fully alive; excessive living can lead to burn-out and depression
#169 Can be dauntless and throw caution to the wind to materialize your dream
#170 Can project your courage/strength/power onto admired authority figures and idealize/romanticize them
#171 Tend to question and test your partner's motives and actions in the beginning stages of the relationship
#172 Loving, attentive to others, generous
#173 Provide financial security and stability to others
#174 At worst, can be abusive, vengeful, sadistic or even commit crimes of passion
#175 Skilled at one-to-one relating because you are authentic and real rather than pretentious
#176 Can engage with people deeply, authentically and passionately
#177 Some choose work that helps others become more attractive
#178 Can sometimes be fickle in fact and not just in mind; commitment can be difficult for you
#179 Intuitively know the needs and interests of others
#180 Once you create powerful bonds of camaraderie with close friends, you can let your true feelings show
#181 Can have a difficult time committing and tend to scatter their energy in every direction
#182 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
#183 Your lust for life makes you prone to excess --' late nights, heavy entertaining, drinking, eating, etc.
#184 Enjoy letting loose, having a good time and hosting lavish social events for your friends
#185 You are usually quite energetic and like to stay active
#186 You try to ensure that everyone around you or with you has a good time
#187 Seek adulation and recognition from others
#188 Health conscious (exercise regularly, eat well, etc.)
#189 You can lack a strong, unchanging sense of self and often live vicariously through others
#190 Hypochondria possible
#191 So focused on goals, mission, purpose that you can't relate to people
#192 Know how to get close to and intimate with people
#193 Can be tenacious, determined and resolute to achieve your lofty goals
#194 Disengage from your partner to be alone after an intense engagement, which can confuse your partner
#195 Analyze decisions to death before making them to avoid making mistakes or jeopardizing your safety
#196 Conscientious about planning for the future, for yourself and loved ones
#197 Look to trusted others for reassurance and protection rather than to yourself
#198 Can have difficulty saying no because you like to please and want to belong/fit in
#199 Meaningful objects, such as antiques or art, can appease romantic desires and longings
#200 Are able to commit deeply in a relationship as long as you have ongoing stimulation and variety
#201 Can be very open-hearted and merged with your partner at times
#202 Do whatever it takes to "win over" people, especially a romantic interest (won't take no for an answer)
#203 Very sacrificial for a greater good or cause
#204 An honest fight/argument that brings out the truth allows you to feel closer to your partner
#205 Careful with money and possessions, don't risk them foolishly chasing a pipedream
#206 Overly concerned about your social position; want to be one of the intellectual or creative elite
#207 Like going to seminars, conferences and meetings to learn new knowledge and meet like-minded people
#208 At worst, can be obsessed with someone; stalking; fatal attractions
#209 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
#210 Witty and very genuine
#211 Group involvement helps you to structure the use of your time better
#212 Know what you want out of life and don't get pulled off course by other people's agendas and desires
#213 Are capable of making new discoveries or introducing inventions or life changing theories, etc.
#214 Are resilient; you can reframe disappointments and look to future possibilities for happiness
#215 Have a lot of self-doubt about your sexual attractiveness and desirability
#216 Can be extremely suspicious and fear betrayal
#217 Want the best for everyone else as well as yourself
#218 You're very protective -- of yourself, your loved ones, your possessions, your friends, and others in need
#219 Can be overly competitive and self-promoting
#220 Can be self-destructive, impulsive and aggressive yet terrified of being without support
#221 Pursue sexual conquests subconsciously believing they will bolster your self-esteem; they don't
#222 Overprotective
#223 Easily get depressed and feel disillusioned when relationship problems come up
#224 Long for a soulmate to come along and sweep you off your feet; to save you from an ordinary life
#225 Can be excellent at investing money and creating stability/security for yourself and loved ones
#226 Inner tension between wanting to comply with others' wishes vs. wanting to defy/assert independence
#227 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
#228 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.
#229 Child-like fear of not being able to make it on their own
#230 Like to help others with their material and physical needs
#231 Charming, upbeat, entertaining; a gracious host and hostess
#232 Are attracted to a strong, decisive, assertive partner that makes you feel more alive and secure but don't like it when your assertive partner is impatient or aggressive with you
#233 Healthy reformer qualities
#234 Enjoy sharing secrets with your partner and trusted allies and are excellent at keeping secrets too
#235 Not very adaptable; see things as black and white
#236 Are able to deal with difficult, even painful, situations by choosing to see the positive that can come from any situation
#237 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
#238 Interested in physical and material well being
#239 Desire to uphold and enforce rules for the good of all
#240 Extremely accepting of other people's individuality and right to express themselves
#241 Feel the need to be the ideal gender role model for their culture
#242 Can also be creative (somewhat like 4s) since you have a rich imagination and an eye for beauty
#243 Judge their strong sexual urges/desires as "bad"
#244 Lead a disciplined life that allows you to feel empowered and secure
#245 Losing your job or assets, or an illness that stops you from working, can feel life threatening
#246 Can be a hypochondriac
#247 Need lots of privacy and your own space
#248 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#249 Run by your emotional whims; indulge in bad habits (excessive eating, drinking, staying up too late, love affairs, etc.) to make up for what is perceived to be missing and to assuage your emotional lows
#250 Great at organizing meetings, facilitating projects
#251 Can be self-centered, thoughtless, impatient, demanding and grumpy when feeling frustrated or deprived
#252 Can be territorial about your possessions and get bent out of sorts if someone moves something of yours
#253 Stand up for yourself and speak up when you are being discounted or ignored
#254 Get anxious when anything interferes with or disturbs your enjoyable rituals
#255 Often drawn to academia or science (but not always); may become an expert in their field
#256 Can't ask for what you need
#257 Can be extremely social, entertaining, humorous and fun-loving
#258 Often have a strong sex drive (which helps you get involved in and stick with a relationship)
#259 Can avoid groups and organizations altogether while still caring about your social position and how you are seen by society
#260 Can be a materialistic and consummate consumer; like having the latest gadgets and trendy items
#261 Choose a safe career rather than risk doing what you love
#262 Are passionate about life
#263 Fear being rejected for who you really are
#264 Won't let their guard down until you feel safe to do so, when you really trust and respect someone
#265 Often become extremely knowledgeable in your line of work or field of interest
#266 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)
#267 Can be disillusioned and resentful of authority figures if they end up disappointing you in some way
#268 At worst, you are irresponsible, rebellious, seek constant variety and get involved with the wrong crowd
#269 Can't stand being in confined places (like an elevator, crawl space) or confined by a relationship or job
#270 Have learned to temper your impulsivity and risk taking; take calculated risks now
#271 Fearing betrayal, you can cast aside a friend for even minor transgressions or oversights
#272 Like to expose wrong-doing; willing to speak up and speak out
#273 Always have other people's welfare in mind as well as your own
#274 Underlying feelings of scarcity cause you to withdraw into privacy
#275 Maintain order and comfort for everyone in your home
#276 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#277 Often focus on maintaining your home and the stability of your home life
#278 Can be extremely devoted, big-hearted and loving once you trust their partner
#279 Can easily give away your power by becoming too accommodating to a group, a boss or a leader
#280 Often compare yourself with more "normal" people and feel either more deficient or more elite
#281 Overly concerned about how authority figures perceive you; feel the need to be well liked by them
#282 Can be aware of group expectations but have enough self-esteem to do what's best for yourself
#283 Can have voyeuristic tendencies and/or be sexually perverted
#284 If you feel misunderstood or rejected in any way you can become quite emotionally distant
#285 Start way more projects than you ever finish because of mental agitation and difficulty concentrating
#286 Can be fairly conventional and conforming; you may not like to go beyond the limits
#287 When healthy, are capable of truly admiring and deeply loving your partner
#288 Can fall in and out of love often, trying your best to avoid a boring life
#289 Critically and obsessively compare yourself to others
#290 Are goal-oriented, hard-working and energetic
#291 Are very loyal, dutiful and devoted to the people in your clan and work tirelessly on their behalf
#292 Get along well with individuals and groups that are very different from each other
#293 Go after what you want
#294 Your fear of material deprivation can cause a preoccupation with wanting comfort, especially at home
#295 Can question, challenge or check up on their partner when gone too long
#296 Like to be seen with successful people to enhance their own social value
#297 Continually learning and into self-improvement
#298 Can feel incapable of meeting the same standards that others in the group are capable of meeting and fear that your defectiveness will eventually be found out and you will be rejected by the group
#299 Inner tension between wanting to withdraw from life vs. wanting to participate fully in life
#300 Strong emphasis on fidelity
#301 Acts of service is one of your "love languages"
#302 Can zone out mentally and disengage emotionally while still remaining physically present/involved
#303 Expressing feelings that occur in the moment is difficult without having time to think about them
#304 Can have explosive emotional reactions when your connection with important others is threatened
#305 Some can neglect relationships and/or health due to heavy workload
#306 Know how to look attractive: you workout, eat right, pay attention to style and grooming, etc.
The following questions are optional, but recommended. Please answer truthfully.