Which Enneagram Number Are You?

Discover which of the 9 personality types you are. This quiz is based on the oldest and still most accurate personality-type system--one that helps you recognize and address your own driving compulsions, and those of others--The Enneagram.

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Which of the following statements would you say describes you best? (You can only choose one--the one that is the BEST fit for you.)

I tend to be a fair, balanced, and middle-of-the-road type of person.

Most people don't really get or appreciate how beautiful life really is.

I'm a fighter, and stand up for what I want.

A lot of people depend on my help and generosity

Most people get too stressed-out over things.

I strive hard to correct any personal flaws I might have.

I seem to be always going somewhere or doing something.

I prefer to keep my feelings to myself.

I'm not as suspicious of people or their motives as my friends seem to be.

Which of the following statements would you say describes you best? (You can only choose one--the one that is the BEST fit for you.)

What I do for others is my biggest source of pride.

I am very nostalgic, and love to talk about, and almost re-live my past.

Loyalty is one of the most important things to me.

I can easily detect the weaknesses of others, and I will quickly hit them there if I'm attacked.

There's not really that much in life that is worth getting all upset about.

It bugs me when things aren't just as they ought to be.

I sometimes tend to be a hoarder, because you never know when you might need something.

I like working on a team, and I'm a good team member, although I prefer to work independently most of the time.

I enjoy almost everything in life--there are very few things I don't enjoy.

Which of the following statements would you say describes you best? (You can only choose one--the one that is the BEST fit for you.)

I can't stand wasting time.

I really find it difficult to break the rules and go against anyone I see as an authority figure.

I usually try to look natural and easy-breezy.

People say that I seem to always be calm and peaceful.

Feeling essential, and being needed by others is very important to me.

Things always seem to work out for the best if you just let them.

I don't like, nor am I a fan, of small talk.

I can easily identify with, and project professional success.

I don't have any problem complaining if I'm not happy about something.

Which of the following statements would you say describes you best? (You can only choose one--the one that is the BEST fit for you.)

I love do-nothing, "just-relaxing" time.

Confrontation is something I am not afraid of, and people usually nominate me to do the confronting if it needs to be done.

I like to really think about things, and synthesize different ideas in my head.

I frequently feel personally responsible when things aren't done right.

I feel a deep connection to many people, and they feel the same way about me.

Being able to get the job done never seems to be a problem for me.

I normally gather as much information as I can, and weigh the pros and cons before making a decision.

My personal style is something I take great pride in.

I wish other people weren't so serious, and were more lighthearted about things in general.

Which of the following statements would you say describes you best? (You can only choose one--the one that is the BEST fit for you.)

Sometimes I think that people just don't get it, or feel as profoundly as I do.

Right or wrong, it's important to me that others see me as happy.

Often just one little thing can ruin the whole thing for me.

It sometimes takes me a while to make a decision because I like to explore all of my options.

I compliment people all the time--usually every day.

I like exercising and using my power.

People tell me that I am a super easy-going person.

"Successful" is a label that means a great deal to me.

When someone asks me how I feel, I frequently don't know how to respond, because I don't really think about my feelings.

Which of the following statements would you say describes you best? (You can only choose one--the one that is the BEST fit for you.)

I need a lot of alone time, and enjoy my space.

I sometime have trouble relaxing and playing.

Quickly determining where the power resides in any group is one of my strengths.

Other people sometimes just lack the ability to understand how I'm feeling or what I'm going through.

If other people are in trouble or embarrassed, I frequently come to their rescue, and like being the person who does so.

I like to set clear goals and benchmarks and know where I stand, especially compared to others.

I often question my own bravery.

My glass is almost always full or half full, and I look for the silver lining in most situations.

I rarely have trouble sleeping--why would I?

Which of the following statements would you say describes you best? (You can only choose one--the one that is the BEST fit for you.)

I sometimes feel compelled to help others, whether I really want to or not, or whether they want my help or not.

I like grades, awards, and other indications of how I am doing compared to others.

I tend to be plagued by worry and doubt.

I know we all have our differences, but I believe that people are basically the same on the inside.

My pattern tends to be to let others take the initiative.

I often hear critical voices in my head--critical of me and critical of others as well.

I'm told that I am an assertive, sometimes aggressive person.

Normally I like almost everyone I meet.

I like to follow proper etiquette and protocol, and do things with class.

Which of the following statements would you say describes you best? (You can only choose one--the one that is the BEST fit for you.)

It seems as though I worry more than most people.

My surroundings are extremely important to me, and I always am improving my environment, whether I actually own it or not.

Other people envy me for how much I can achieve.

I'm a good story and joke teller.

Generally I keep my cool, and don't get too excited about most things.

Trust me--I know how to get things done.

Before taking action, I like to have done my homework and be certain of my decision.

People come to me often for advice, and tell me that I am a good listener.

I frequently sit back and play the part of the observer rather than get too involved.

Which of the following statements would you say describes you best? (You can only choose one--the one that is the BEST fit for you.)

Without strict laws and rules, I believe people act irrationally and irresponsibly.

I'm somewhat of a loner.

There are very few things that are so urgent they can't be put off until tomorrow.

I sometimes struggle expressing my softer, sensitive side.

Projecting a successful image is extremely important to me.

I enjoy the theater very much, and have either fantasized of being on stage, or have actually been on stage myself.

I am compulsively honest.

Sometimes I feel overwhelmed thinking of how many people rely on me for so many things, but I've learned how to deal with it.

I believe, in general, I have retained my inner-child, and am a playful person.

Which of the following statements would you say describes you best? (You can only choose one--the one that is the BEST fit for you.)

Good taste, manners, etiquette, and class are all very important to me.

I have a strong sense of duty and responsibility, and my actions reflect that.

People normally tell me that they wait for me to arrive at social gatherings, because I am the life of most parties.

People sometimes think of me as puritanical.

Evidently I am more silent than most people, because people often ask me what I'm thinking.

It frequently takes external stimulation to really get me moving.

I am really low-maintenance; my needs are simple.

Making difficult decisions is no problem for me.

I am easily bored, and like to keep on the move.

Question 11

I sometimes feel as though others don't appreciate what I do for them.

I normally don't ask others for help fulfilling my needs.

I hate wasting energy, and frequently look for the energy-efficient or time-saving way to do things.

Being right seems to be important to me a lot.

The words justice and injustice mean a great deal to me.

Sometimes you need to compromise even your own standards to be successful.

I consider the big picture, and the universal (or cosmic) effect of everything that happens.

I don't like to think of myself as normal or ordinary.

I like to know what the rules and limits of my work-place are.

Which of the following statements would you say describes you best? (You can only choose one--the one that is the BEST fit for you.)

I frequently feel anxious that time is running out, with much left to do.

When I think about my life story, I like to remember what I did right and won, rather than what I failed at and lost.

My motto is: if it's good, more is even better.

You are the 1

I am if I am PERFECT.

You are the 2

I am if I am NEEDED

You are the 3

I am if I am SUCCESSFUL

You are the 4

I am if I am SPECIAL

You are the 5

I am if I am LEARNING

You are the 6

I am if I am LEARNING

You are the 7

I am if I am HAPPY

You are the 8

I am if I am POWERFUL

You are the 9

I am if I am PEACEFUL