Enneagram Typescreener Quizzes

In other words, the Enneagram is an excellent self-growth tool, helping you understand yourself (and others) better.

When used properly, working with the Enneagram can be a very deep and profound practice that can help you become a better person - both psychologically and spiritually.

A few things about this system and the two tests below:

These tests are not meant to put you in a box.  Instead, they are to help you see the cozy box that you are already in, and how to venture outside of that box (if you desire to!).

I like to think of the 9 numbers of the Enneagram as “energies”, and that we have all 9 energies within ourselves. Each energy has its strengths (positive traits) and development areas (potentially negative traits).

There are usually 2-3 energies that we are super comfortable with.  This is where we spend most of our time. We can be healthy OR unhealthy in these spaces.

Be curious about whether you are prone to focus on these positive or negative traits and energies. Looking at just one side may not help you grow!

It is important to know what energy is most dominant in you because then the fun starts:  You can look at the symbol and see what other numbers that dominant energy is connected to (see lines on the symbol above) and what numbers are your "neighbors".  These 4 types connected to your main type are your growth points.

 PLEASE NOTE:  It can be challenging to find your type.  For example:

• Some Type 6s can look like Type 8.
• Some Type 7s can look like Type 2.
• Some Type 9s can look like Type 2 as well.
• Some Type 3s can look like Type 1, 5, or 8.
• etc etc etc.

Most typing/sorting is usually done by behavioral patterns, which many types/energies may share. However, the Enneagram is about core motivations, fears, and desires, not behaviors.  

We also shift and change throughout our lifetime, and have life events that may affect our behavior. Our upbringing, culture, trauma, and the amount of personal inner work a person has done can all make it challenging to hone in on which Type you lead with.

This is why we do not recommend typing others. We do not know their inner experiences and personal history.

Work on yourself first and take time to understand the system.

I strongly encourage you to learn about all 9 energies/types.  This can be helpful in not only seeing what energies are challenging for you to call upon, but also in understanding where other people are coming from, which can cultivate better communication, relationships, and compassion for those who see the world differently than you.

After finishing both assessments (there are two on this page), check the key at the bottom to see the corresponding numbers.

I invite you to look at the top 2-3 numbers overall from the two quizzes (they may or may not be the same). When you finish *both* tests you might have results that look like this:

First Test:  2,6, a little of 4  (W,S, a little of A).
Second Test: 2 (CX), maybe 6 (CY).

Have fun, and we'll discuss more if you would find that helpful.  If you are curious to learn more I have included two excellent websites below the answer key.

Sandy

PS: DON'T FORGET TO SCROLL DOWN FOR THE *SECOND* TEST.  

FIRST TEST: Enneagram Typescreener (It may help to print this out to highlight on paper - or copy to a text editing app.) 

As you read the below paragraphs, underline or highlight the words,
phrases or sentences that relate to how you have been most of your life.

Some paragraphs may have many sentences highlighted, some paragraphs may have none.
Do not think too hard about these, see what resonates with you straight away.

The paragraph that has the most underlines/highlights could be ranked #1, the next #2, etc. 

Looking at the top 2-3 is a great start to better understanding yourself.

A:
I have strong feelings and I am keenly aware of my own moods, which have a major effect on what I think, decide, and do. It is not unusual for me to have a melancholy longing for something that is "missing," but I can't quite identify what it is. I am pessimistic about whether I can get or experience what I want. It seems like other people don't have that feeling of loss or sense of something missing. If only I could have that fulfillment. I am not easily understood by others. I am creative and I appreciate creative and artistic talents, such as the arts, dramatics, and decorating. I feel I am special and I express that in my dress and my environment. Sometimes it is difficult making a living doing what most appeals to me, so I may work at what satisfies me for little pay, while at the same time work at a mundane job I don't care for to make a living. There are times when my down moods make me withdraw from others and go inside to experience the mood. When I go into a room of people I may be aware of how different I am from them. I feel envy of others who have and experience what I am missing. I feel there is a lot of truth in me statement, "the grass is greener on the other side of me fence."  

S:
I place great importance on loyalty to family, country, religion, employer or other organized systems of rules and standards. I like to know what is expected of me and I find it reassuring to know my boundaries and the limitations that apply to me. I like being a part of a team in my work, my neighborhood and other organizations I am a part of. I am alert to possible danger and I am aware of my fears. At times, I may be able to ignore fear and take on a dangerous situation head on or in a foolhardy way. I am responsible and loyal, and I can be counted on to carry out my duties- I wish that my self confidence was stronger and that I didn't doubt my abilities and worry as much as I do. When I go into a room of people, I make sure it is the place I am supposed to be. I observe what is expected and behave accordingly. I approach others cautiously but become part of a group people I feel safe with. I enjoy the company of others and I am quite sociable. I do a lot of anticipating and prefer to know what to expect. I like trustworthy leaders. "Better to be safe than sorry," is good advice. 

V:
I easily find flaws and imperfections in things and situations. I would rather do something myself so it gets done right. When I do something wrong, I am hard on myself. I am skilled in giving great attention to details. It is important to me to make corrections or have others make corrections of flaws and mistakes. It is important to me that the right things are done down to the details. I am critical of people I love because I want the best for them and want them to do things right. I am persistent in following through and I can be counted on to do things correctly. If I have to make a choice, it is more important to "do it right" than to "get it done on time.” I am aware of a critical inner voice. When I go into a room my attention goes to what’s not in place or done properly, like too dark, too small, chairs too close together. I also notice the appropriateness of peoples' attire and my own. It is more important that a task be done right than to meet a deadline. I subscribe to the viewpoint "A job worth doing is worth doing well." 

T:
I am energetic and extroverted and can easily juggle several projects or activities at once and successfully see them through to completion. I am competitive and like the recognition that comes with winning and being successful. I have a special aptitude for getting positive results, even with projects that others may view negatively. Gratification comes from being recognized by others for my success. I believe most situations have the potential for success. I am effective in portraying the correct role and projecting the right appearance or image for the situation. When I go into a room of people, I will seek out other successful people to compare myself with. I usually find that my successes are equal to, if not greater than theirs. Being recognized for my success gives me a real high. The saying, "The early bird gets the worm," is right on. 

K:
I relish being in control and having power. I show my anger openly and other people often find me intimidating: I have a lot of energy and prefer to take charge in a situation rather than depend on someone else. I challenge others and test them out. I don’t back down. I will argue with, and go toe to toe with an adversary. I can be counted on to be a protector of friends and innocent people even against unfair odds. It's more effective to take action than to think, talk or negotiate. Justice is important to me. I want my just due. If someone crosses me, I’ll find a way to get revenge. I can burn the candle at both ends. Others may see me as over indulgent, but what seems to be excessive pleasure to others, for me, is just normal, or having what I want. I make the rules and I break them. I put a lot of energy into my relationships. When I go into a room full of people, I identify who is in charge, who has the power. If I don't like what is going on I’ll tell them to change things or I’ll change them myself. "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead" is the way to go. 

G:
I prefer alone time to being in interactions with others. I tend toward introversion and find that I need more solitude than most other people in order to renew my energy, especially after significant interaction with others. I am cautious about intimacy and will not reveal much about myself until I am sure others will not be intrusive. I can get by with less creature comforts than most people. I am better than most people at keeping my feelings out of the way, and so I am able to be objective, even in situations that others become emotional about. I am able to sum up a presentation or group discussion in a few sentences that succinctly summarizes the key points. Books are a best friend. I enjoy going to my favorite place to read without interruption. I like to study and learn all there is to know about a subject that interests me. Others see me as a private person. I do not readily share myself or my feelings. When I go into a room of people, I find a place where I can observe what is going on, and from which I can leave the room easily if the situation does not interest me. I am more likely to converse with one person than with a group. I believe in the saying "Silence is golden." 

L:
I am easy going, pleasing, and responsive to what others want to do or think is important. I don’t have a lot of drive. I tend to put things off and not do difficult things until I have to. I prefer that someone else makes the decision and it's usually something I can go along with. I can see all sides to an argument or an issue, and I am able to help others compromise and work things out. It is difficult for me to set priorities and that keeps me from taking action. By going with other peoples' agendas, I can maintain my relationship with them. When it comes to making a decision, I can get caught up in the pros and cons and keep from making the decision. Some people think I am stubborn, but it’s just that I can’t make up my mind. It’s hard for me to say "no" because I don't want to offend others. I sometimes feel as though I am being tugged back and forth and I can’t decide or know which way I want to go. I enjoy indulging and putting things off until later. When I go into a room of people, I find a comfortable spot and enjoy the refreshments. "Go with the flow," is good advice. 

W.
I am very attracted to other people and am especially aware of their needs and feelings. I have a "knack" for picking up on the moods and needs of others. Being loved by and feeling important to others are strong needs of mine. I can adapt myself readily to be responsive to the needs that I perceive of others. There are times that I don't feel appreciated by others even though I feel I have been meeting their needs. Even when this happens, I take pride in knowing that I helped, but being humble about it is for the best. When I go into a room of people, I feel energized and will easily be drawn to someone. By the time the event is over, I will have become acquainted with a large number of people that I did not know before or have learned new things about people I have known. Satisfaction comes from knowing people and meeting their needs, rather than from events or objects. There is a lot in the saying, "You will get your reward in heaven." 

M.
I am an idea person, an optimist, and I see life as adventurous. I like to have new experiences and try out challenges. I have several enjoyable things going on at the same time and move to whatever interests me most at the time. I can leave things unfinished with no regret if I lose interest. I appreciate all that life has to offer, and I want to sample as much of it as I can. I seek out good food and drink and have good taste in selecting the best. I have lots of energy and enjoy partying and playing. I have a wonderful imagination and can easily escape into my ideas. I often go into my imagination and ideas as a way of escaping from boredom. My life has been filled with good times and positive experiences. My optimism permits me to try and experience activities that many other people find fearful. I avoid experiences that would lead me into the painful side of life. When I go into a room of people, I will look for the fun and enjoyment that is occurring. I am social and others often say that I can be the life of the party. The saying, "A rolling stone gathers no moss" are words to live by. 

Mark your answers now for the first test - again, look at the top 2-3 letters. The corresponding numbers are in the key below, and don't forget to scroll down for the second test.

A - Type 4

S - Type 6

V-  Type 1

T - Type 3

K - Type 8

G - Type 5

L-  Type 9

W- Type 2

M - Type 7

Keep scrolling for the second test!

SECOND TEST: The Riso-Hudson “Quick Enneagram Sorting Test”:  For the“Quick Enneagram Sorting Test” (aka QUEST) to yield a correct result, follow these instructions:

Select one paragraph in each of the following two groups of statements that best reflects your
general attitudes and behaviors - as you have been most of your life.

You do not have to agree with every word or statement in the paragraph you select,
but you should agree with the general tone and overall "philosophy" of that paragraph.

Do not overanalyze your choices.
Go with your intuition.

After choosing one paragraph from each group, you will have two letters.
For example:  CX.

If you cannot decide which paragraph best fits you in one of the groups, you may make two choices, but only in one group.
For example: C in group one, and X and Y in group two.
You would then have two groups of letters: CX and CY.

GROUP ONE (choose one)

A. I have tended to be fairly independent and assertive: I've felt that life works best when you meet it head-on. I set my own goals, get involved, and want to make things happen. I don't like sitting around--I want to achieve something big and have an impact. I don't necessarily seek confrontations, but I don't let people push me around, either. Most of the time I know what I want, and I go for it. I tend to work hard and to play hard.

B. I have tended to be quiet and am used to being on my own. I usually don't draw much attention to myself socially, and it's generally unusual for me to assert myself all that forcefully. I don't feel comfortable taking the lead or being as competitive as others. Many would probably say that I'm something of a dreamer--a lot of my excitement goes on in my imagination. I can be quite content without feeling I have to be active all the time.

C. I have tended to be extremely responsible and dedicated. I feel terrible if I don't keep my commitments and do what's expected of me. I want people to know that I'm there for them and that I'll do what I believe is best for them. I've often made great personal sacrifices for the sake of others, whether they know it or not. I often don't take adequate care of myself--I do the work that needs to be done and relax (and do what I really want) if there's time left.

GROUP TWO (choose one)

X. I am a person who usually maintains a positive outlook and feels that things will work out for the best. I can usually find something to be enthusiastic about and different ways to occupy myself. I like being around people and helping others to be happy--I enjoy sharing my own well-being with them. (I don't always feel great, but I try not to show it to anyone!) However, staying positive has sometimes meant that I've put off dealing with my own problems for too long.

Y. I am a person who has strong feelings about things--most people can tell when I'm unhappy about something. I can be guarded with people, but I'm more sensitive than I let on. I want to know where I stand with others and who and what I can count on--it's pretty clear to most people where they stand with me. When I'm upset about something, I want others to respond and to get as worked up as I am. I know the rules, but I don't want people telling me what to do. I want to decide for myself.

Z. I tend to be self-controlled and logical--I am uncomfortable dealing with feelings. I am efficient--even perfectionistic--and prefer working on my own. When there are problems or personal conflicts, I try not to bring my feelings into the situation. Some say I'm too cool and detached, but I don't want my emotional reactions to distract me from what's really important to me. I usually don't show my reactions when others "get to me."

Answer key for the second test:

AX  -  Type 7

AY  -  Type 8

AZ  -  Type 3

BX   -  Type 9

BY   -  Type 4

BZ   -  Type 5 

CX   -  Type 2

CY   -  Type 6

CZ   -  Type 1

If you are curious about learning more about the Types, these websites have great resources on each type.

I invite you to not get attached to the name prescribed to each Type, many Enneagram teachers have different names and this can get confusing. E.g. Type 1 is the Perfectionist or Reformer... Type 7 is the Adventurer, the Epicure, the Enthusiast, etc.  We also might subconsciously be drawn to a certain name, which is not helpful in determining type.  Who doesn't want to be an Adventurer or Enthusiast??

The Enneagram Institute has great overviews of each type.  I invite you to scroll down within a type and read about the “Personal Growth Recommendations”;  if something here makes you uncomfortable, that most likely means you are on the right path. :) 

The Narrative Enneagram has interviews of people of each type.  It can be quite validating and affirming to see others like us speaking of their personal experiences!