Quick Enneagram Assessment

Present these questions in conversational batches. Each question indicates certain types when answered affirmatively.

Question Set

Q1: Core Motivation
"When things feel off in your life, what's usually at the root? (A) Things feel chaotic or out of control, (B) I feel disconnected from people, or (C) I feel like I'm not being true to myself?"

• A indicates: 1, 5, 6
• B indicates: 2, 3, 7
• C indicates: 4, 8, 9

Q2: Response to Stress
"Under pressure, do you tend to (A) take charge and push harder, (B) withdraw and need space, or (C) seek support from others?"

• A indicates: 1, 3, 8
• B indicates: 4, 5, 9
• C indicates: 2, 6, 7

Q3: Self-Image
"Which feels most true? (A) I often feel like the responsible one, (B) I adapt to what others need, or (C) I march to my own drum, even if others don't get it."

• A indicates: 1, 6, 8
• B indicates: 2, 3, 9
• C indicates: 4, 5, 7

Q4: Inner Critic
"What does your inner critic most often say? (A) You're not good enough, try harder, (B) You don't matter, you're invisible, or (C) You're too much, tone it down."

• A indicates: 1, 3, 6
• B indicates: 2, 4, 9
• C indicates: 5, 7, 8

Q5: Social Energy
"In group settings, do you (A) naturally take a leadership or entertaining role, (B) observe and engage selectively, or (C) focus on creating harmony and connection?"

• A indicates: 3, 7, 8
• B indicates: 4, 5, 6
• C indicates: 2, 6, 9

Q6: Core Fear
"Which fear resonates most? (A) Being seen as incompetent or unprepared, (B) Being abandoned or unloved, or (C) Being controlled or losing autonomy."

• A indicates: 1, 5, 6
• B indicates: 2, 3, 4
• C indicates: 7, 8, 9

Q7: Decision Making
"When making big decisions, do you rely most on (A) logical analysis and research, (B) gut instinct and values, or (C) how it will affect relationships?"

• A indicates: 1, 5, 6
• B indicates: 4, 7, 8
• C indicates: 2, 3, 9

Q8: Achievement
"What does 'success' mean to you? (A) Being excellent and admired for it, (B) Making a meaningful impact aligned with values, or (C) Freedom and avoiding limitations."

• A indicates: 1, 3, 8
• B indicates: 2, 4, 6
• C indicates: 5, 7, 9

Q9: Conflict Style
"In conflict, you most often (A) confront it directly, (B) avoid it or go along to keep peace, or (C) analyze it from multiple angles before engaging."

• A indicates: 1, 6, 8
• B indicates: 2, 7, 9
• C indicates: 3, 4, 5

Q10: Energy Pattern
"Your energy is typically (A) intense and focused, (B) scattered across many interests, or (C) steady and measured."

• A indicates: 1, 4, 8
• B indicates: 3, 6, 7
• C indicates: 2, 5, 9

Q11: Helping Others
"When someone shares a problem, your first instinct is to (A) offer solutions or advice, (B) validate their feelings and offer support, or (C) ask questions to understand better."

• A indicates: 1, 3, 8
• B indicates: 2, 4, 9
• C indicates: 5, 6, 7

Q12: Self-Worth
"You feel best about yourself when (A) you've helped someone or been needed, (B) you've achieved something impressive, or (C) you've stayed true to your principles."

• A indicates: 2, 6, 9
• B indicates: 3, 7, 8
• C indicates: 1, 4, 5

Q13: Emotional Expression
"With emotions, you tend to (A) express them openly and intensely, (B) keep them private or process alone, or (C) push them aside to focus on tasks."

• A indicates: 2, 4, 8
• B indicates: 1, 5, 9
• C indicates: 3, 6, 7

Q14: Perfectionism
"Which is closest to your experience? (A) I hold myself to very high standards, (B) I'm harder on myself than others realize, or (C) I'm pretty accepting of imperfection."

• A indicates: 1, 3, 6
• B indicates: 2, 4, 5
• C indicates: 7, 8, 9

Q15: Trust
"With new people, you (A) trust easily until given reason not to, (B) trust slowly after they've proven themselves, or (C) trust selectively based on gut feeling."

• A indicates: 2, 7, 9
• B indicates: 5, 6, 8
• C indicates: 1, 3, 4

Q16: Identity
"Which struggle is most familiar? (A) Knowing who I am apart from what I do, (B) Feeling different or misunderstood, or (C) Worrying about what could go wrong."

• A indicates: 2, 3, 9
• B indicates: 4, 5, 8
• C indicates: 1, 6, 7

Q17: Boundaries
"With personal boundaries, you (A) have firm boundaries and enforce them, (B) struggle to set boundaries with people you care about, or (C) boundaries shift depending on context."

• A indicates: 1, 5, 8
• B indicates: 2, 4, 9
• C indicates: 3, 6, 7

Q18: Life Orientation
"What drives you most? (A) Making things better and doing what's right, (B) Understanding and finding meaning, or (C) Connection and positive experiences."

• A indicates: 1, 3, 8
• B indicates: 4, 5, 6
• C indicates: 2, 7, 9

Scoring

Tally indicators for each type (1-9). The type with the highest count is likely the primary type. Adjacent types with significant scores suggest wings.

Typical distributions:

• Clear type: One type has 8+ indicators, others under 5
• Wing present: Primary at 7+, adjacent type at 5+
• Split: Two types close (7-8 each)—look at core fears to differentiate