An explanation of "What is the Enneagram?" can be found here, which opens in a new window.
An explanation of "Your Core Enneagram Type" can be found here, which opens in a new window.
This page contains nine groups of personality traits for each "type" in the Enneagram system (type 1, type 2, type 3... type 9). Choose the 3 types that best match your personality (click on a 
box to select it. To unselect a box, click on it again).
Type 1
| Ethical/Principled/Purposeful | Strong convictions |
| Self-controlled/Appropriate | Do what's right and good |
| Practical/Pragmatic/Sensible | Conscientious/Industrious |
| Self-improvement/Integrity | Truth/Fairness/Justice/Equality |
| Disciplined/Responsible/Moral | Service and Action-oriented |
| Perfectionistic/High standards | Learning to accept imperfection |
| I do everything I can to avoid: making mistakes; doing something wrong; being criticized; getting angry (outwardly); being incompetent/unreliable |
Type 2
| Giving/Loving/Helpful/Positive | Sympathetic/Supportive |
| Tuned in to what others need | Nurturing/Caring |
| Tuned in to how others feel | Romantic/Emotionally intense |
| Generous/Big-hearted | Thoughtful/Appreciative |
| Complimentary (can flatter too) | Adaptable/Accommodating |
| Can "people-please" at times | Exuberant/Expressive/Energetic |
| I do everything I can to avoid: disappointing others; depending on others; intense, emotional outbursts from feeling unappreciated and unloved |
Type 3
| Motivated/Driven/Efficient | Team player, Like to win |
| Like producing and achieving | Adaptable and Charming |
| Goal-oriented and Dynamic | Want to be a star and stand out |
| Self-confident and Charismatic | Self-propelled, Ambitious |
| Optimistic and Energetic | Good social skills; Personable |
| Pragmatic and Practical | Want to be the best |
| I do everything I can to avoid: failing to meet my goals; being unproductive and inactive; looking bad; being average and mediocre |
Type 4
| Unique/Original/Distinctive | Extremely sensitive |
| Romantic, Idealistic, Dreamy | Emotionally Complex |
| Empathize with suffering/pain | Compassionate and Supportive |
| Imaginative, Creative, Wistful | Intuitive, Self-aware, Deep |
| Expressive yet Introspective | Passionate, Intense |
| Feel everything deeply | Longing/Searching/Yearning |
| I do everything I can to avoid: feeling rejected, abandoned, insignificant; being too self-absorbed; being inauthentic; feeling misunderstood & alone |
Type 5
| Enjoy retreating into my mind | Introspective/Inquisitive |
| I can detach to observe others | Self-sufficient/Self-contained |
| Dependable yet need alone time | Can isolate myself from feelings |
| Studious/Discerning/Bookish | Knowledgeable; Deep thinker |
| Private; Keep others' secrets | Objective; Calm in crisis |
| Observant/Perceptive/Analytical | Sensitive but not emotive |
| I do everything I can to avoid: strong feelings (especially fear); intrusive and demanding people; not knowing before taking action; no time for self |
Type 6
| Loyal/Faithful/Trustworthy | Trying to overcome fear/anxiety |
| Wary/Cautious/Vigilant | Can be skeptical and suspicious |
| Protective | Questioning/Doubting/Testing |
| Dislike uncertainty | Sensitive/Intuitive/Imaginative |
| Witty | Practical |
| Helpful and Thoughtful | Responsible and Dutiful |
| I do everything I can to avoid: feeling helpless or not in control in the face of danger or harm; alienating people I depend on; having paralyzing doubt |
Type 7
| Look on the bright side | Idealistic/Imaginative |
| Enthusiastic and Optimistic | On-the-go; So much to see, do! |
| Helpful and Humanitarian | Positive and Upbeat |
| Playful/Curious/Fun-loving | Seeker of excitement; Restless |
| Active and very energetic | Dislike negative/painful feelings |
| Pleasureful future possibilities | People and ideas fascinate me |
| I do everything I can to avoid boredom, limitations, constraints, frustration |
Type 8
| Protective/Strong/Powerful | Tough-minded and truthful |
| Direct, decisive but also fair/just | Self-reliant/Self-assertive |
| Authoritative/Intense | Self-confident/Courageous |
| Maverick/Individualist | Have a Devoted/Friendly side |
| Instinctive/Earthy/Energetic | Big hearted/Magnanimous |
| Fight for truth and justice | Unremitting/Unrelenting |
| I do everything I can to avoid: being weak, vulnerable or dependent on others; rules that are unjust or constraining; being controlled/manipulated |
Type 9
| I see myself in every other type! | Patient/Calm/Even-tempered |
| Easily see others' viewpoints | Open-minded/Adaptable |
| Peaceful/Accepting/Tolerant | Can be stubborn when pushed |
| Get off task/distracted easily | Learning to put first things first |
| Kind/Caring/Pleasant/Likable | Receptive/Approachable |
| Like to keep life comfortable | Empathic/Unpretentious/Humble |
| I do everything I can to avoid: heated confrontations or conflicts; feeling uncomfortable; having too many demands made of me; losing my peace of mind |
On the next page, your three choices will be displayed again so that you can rate them in order of most to least like you. Following that, a comprehensive report of your 1st choice will be displayed with the option of reading your 2nd and 3rd choices also.
