| INTP Discussion Forum > Online Tests > The official "what's your Enneagram type" poll |
| Posted by: NGene Feb 13 2004, 04:46 PM |
| If you don't know your Enneagram type yet, I recommend taking this test: http://similarminds.com/advtest.html It tries to find out your wing, too, and at least I've found it pretty accurate. These are my results: My conscious personality: 5w6  My unconscious personality: 4w3  I'm not so sure about my conscious personality, maybe because my both wings are almost equally strong (although I guess my 6 wing is a bit stronger than the 4 one), but the unconscious personality fits me to a T. |
| Posted by: Metimbo=IMMT Feb 13 2004, 05:26 PM |
  ^If this code works^ I am a 5w4 on both conscious and unconscious. Hmmm. Seems to fit. ~Tim |
| Posted by: Darksigma Feb 13 2004, 05:34 PM |
| My test results: Conscious personality type:  Unconscious personality type I don't actually agree with the "conscious type" -image. Judging by the other Enneagram tests I've made, and the descriptions I've read, I'm a definite 5 with a strong 4 wing. The consicious type 5w4 of this test is the following: That's more like me...  The definite absent-minded professor type.  |
| Posted by: Vagabond Feb 13 2004, 06:07 PM |
| For all I know, this unconcious self thing is not really recognised; the concious "me" however is a 5w4 sp/sx. As far as the unconcious part is concerned, I have taken the test repeatedly and it always comes out different - 5w4, 4w3 etc... anyways, the 5w4 suits me right. |
| Posted by: Requiella Feb 14 2004, 12:32 AM |
| Both my conscious and my unconscious type were the same: 5w6 Hey, at least I'm consistent! |
| Posted by: relaxo Feb 14 2004, 04:32 PM |
 Based on your test results your variant is Sexual Now that makes me laugh. Ask my wife.  |
| Posted by: Vagabond Feb 14 2004, 10:33 PM | ||
Now about variants... here is a short explanation on what is what: People of the self-preservation variant are generally trying to be comfortable and making themselves feel at home. They are less interested in interpersonal contact than the other two subtypes. People of the sexual variant, like contact with one other person at a time very much. They are looking for intimacy and this may show in sexuality, but not necessarily. People of the social variant, prefer to be in groups or teams. They are more interested than the other subtypes in the position that they and others have in a group, and are consequently concerned with status. I got this on http://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/introduction.php site. There is also a couple of tests on the enneagram type and primary variant, in case you wanna try them out  |
| Posted by: misspadfoot Feb 17 2004, 02:41 AM | ||||
| My main type: My mean type:  Hmm, that's funny. I have always scored as Main Type 5w6 and Mean Type 6w7 in the past. (I was really bordering on 6w7 for mean type, even this time. (See http://www.similarminds.com/test/plot.php?v=3.31&h=5.50 for more info.) I think this is more accurate, as I am a pianist and type 4's are very often artists in some way, shape or form. I am not a technician or a mechanic. The description of 5w6 sounds more like an ISTP or ISTJ to me. I would just like to give you my humble opinion that the mean typing rationale is complete bunk. They say that 4 is more socialistic than individualistic. (See http://www.similarminds.com/test/plot.php?v=3.31&h=5.50.) http://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/ refers to Type 4 as "the individualist" and captures the essence of type 4, in my opinion, when they say,
Definitely what I think about my musical talent, and also my intelligence to some extent. As for type 5, the Similar Minds people say that type 5 is equally socialistic and individualistic. However, http://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram say of type 5,
Sounds much more individualistic than socialistic to me. QED, IMHO. I wonder if I can come up with any more clichéd acronyms, LOL. |
| Posted by: TatsuBoshi Feb 23 2004, 11:40 PM |
 Hmmm... the 5w6 fits me pretty well, though I often feel like a 5w4 too. I can see how some aspects of the 8w9 are me (independant/self motivated), but I'm definately not extroverted. Oh yeah, and based on what Vagabond said about variants, it depends on my mood. I'm usually self-preservationist, sometimes sexual, and rarely social. |
| Posted by: daydrmr317 Feb 25 2004, 09:15 PM |
I've taken the test before, and I come up as a 5w4, and it definitely fits me. Vanessa |
| Posted by: birdsnest Feb 29 2004, 12:54 AM |
| Hey, incredible that we are all 5's! I have tested as both 5w4 and 5w6, and 7, which all indicates a 5. I am a 5 with balanced wings. Sometimes more of a romantic, sometimes more logical, I go both ways. Here are the results from this test: Your conscious personality is Type 5w6 Your unconscious personality is Type 7w8 5w6, sx/sp 5/ 54 I must be knowledgable and independent to get what I want. 9/ 47 I must be peaceful and easy to get along with to get what I want. 1/ 40 I must be perfect and good to get what I want. 7/ 36 I must be energetic and entertaining to get what I want. 2/ 33 I must be helpful and caring to get what I want. 6/ 32 I must be secure and safe to get what I want. 3/ 27 I must be impressive and attractive to get what I want. 8/ 25 I must be strong and in control to get what I want. 4/ 24 I must be insecure and/or special to get what I want.  |
| Posted by: Odyssey Feb 29 2004, 04:32 AM |
Sorry I had to kill the all-5ness  Because of my heavy three wing(along with an equally heavy 5 tendency), I choose to say I'm primarily a 4. I've posted elsewhere more info; in short, I identify near-perfectly with both with 5w4 and 4w3 by Riso-Hudson definitions, so I'll average that to be 4 *shrug*. Also, most of my personal growth challenges are in the 4 arena, so by Enneagramistic definition that is my type. When I write my self-definition out using the terms listed in the text response, I get 13 terms out of 18... I often lament the lack of simplicity in my personality. But, as a I like to say, at least it makes things interesting =P ~Odyssey *(If I were the similarminds author, I'd replace "insecure" with "sensitive" for 4s. I know a psychologically healthy [above average] 4, and she is not insecure, but definitely a 4. I've emailed similarminds with the suggestion.) |
| Posted by: HotDog Feb 29 2004, 05:33 PM |
| Oddy, you beat me to it... I thought I'd break the 5-ness! Damn... Anyhoo, there are the results... Conscious:  Unconscious:  So maybe I'm a 4... after some enneagram reading it seems the best fit... but I feel very 9-ish sometimes. Dunno bout this unconscious stuff, though... I mean, it tells me I'm more led by my thoughts than feelings. Uh, I wouldn't say so... The test says my variant is Social. Yes, I think so... I'd say I'm so/sx, sp last. |
| Posted by: Odyssey Mar 4 2004, 12:37 AM |
| Haha =) BTW the difference between 9s and 4s seems to be: 9s: I'm not really anybody special... just doing my stuff *smiley* I don't like strong emotions. 4s: I'm special, d*mmit! And tragic, too *sob*. Hmph...  ~Oddy |
| Posted by: shadowsoul Mar 4 2004, 11:25 AM |
| I'll join the Fourdom, thank you very much. The Similarminds test told me I'm 4w5, Self-Preservative. No surprise here. I've known for ages that I'm 4w5, sp/sx. Interestingly my unconscious type seems the same as the conscious one. Wonder if it's good or bad?   This sentence made me think: "You fear ending up alone." This is so true but I also want to be alone. I crave for love, yet I get disappointed when somebody actually loves me. Yes, I know I'm screwed. HotDog: You do give me a bit 9-ish impression sometimes. So it's no wonder you've tested as 9. But you're the only one who can tell what you are deep down inside. |
| Posted by: Trazcon Mar 14 2004, 01:41 AM |
 Guess I'm the of the few (at least on this board) who's a 9w1 INTP. Hello all BTW. Quote: 9s: I'm not really anybody special... just doing my stuff *smiley* I don't like strong emotions That's me nearly to a fault. Some More: Type 1 Perfectionism |||||||||||||| 60% Type 2 Helpfulness |||||||||| 40% Type 3 Image Awareness |||||||||||| 46% Type 4 Sensitivity |||||||||| 33% Type 5 Detachment |||||||||||||||| 63% Type 6 Anxiety |||||||||||| 50% Type 7 Adventurousness |||||||||||| 46% Type 8 Aggressiveness |||||||||||||| 56% Type 9 Calmness |||||||||||||||||| 76% type score type behavior motivation 9 23 I must be peaceful and easy to get along with to get what I want. 5 19 I must be knowledgable and independent to get what I want. 1 18 I must be perfect and good to get what I want. 8 17 I must be strong and in control to get what I want. From Ecletic Energies You are most likely a type 9. Taking wings into account, you seem to be a 9w1. Type 9 - 11.3 Type 6 - 10 Type 5 - 9.3 Type 3 - 8.7 Type 7 - 8.3 Type 1 - 8 Type 8 - 7.3 Wing 9w1 - 15.3 Wing 9w8 - 15 Wing 6w5 - 14.7 Wing 5w6 - 14.3 Wing 6w7 - 14.2 Wing 1w9 - 13.7 Wing 7w6 - 13.3 Wing 8w9 - 12.9 Wing 7w8 - 12 Wing 8w7 - 11.4 Wing 5w4 - 10.3 Wing 3w4 - 9.7 Wing 3w2 - 9.2 Wing 1w2 - 8.5 Trazcon 9w1 INTP |
| Posted by: CosmicDust Mar 23 2004, 12:57 AM |
| Cool. Didn't notice this thread. I'm at 5 1/2 right now. Never took the Similarminds test and probably never will, 'cause I've been on the Enneagram Institute board long enough that tests probably won't help anymore. Its author (a regular at the Enneagram Institute board) types me as 6w5 soc. However, the coalition of 4-5 combos there - some of whom seem to be quite accurate at typing posters - peg me as a 5w6 soc. I see an awful lot of both. |
| Posted by: Hush Mar 24 2004, 05:04 PM |
| 5w6 with a 5w4 mean according to the test. I must say that the accompanying descriptions are surprisingly accurate. |
| Posted by: Odyssey Mar 26 2004, 07:08 PM |
| CosmicDust: Wow, you hold weight of others' online opinions to try to type you? I only find it wise to believe the experts... I go straight to their books (or online excerpts from their books ) The reason I think that wouldn't work great is because they don't really make their own observations of your character and personality in real life - you tell them what you think of yourself and they just reflect their own opinions. I suppose it's interesting, but potentially misleading. ~Oddy |
| Posted by: CosmicDust Mar 27 2004, 01:22 AM |
| Well, online typers don't go just by what you say about yourself, they go by how you say things, what topics you discuss, the tone of your writing, how you behave in flame wars and other social situations on the board, etc. I've been hanging around the Enneagram Institute board since October, and I've wasted an inordinate amount of time there. And some of the regulars seem to be quite sharp at getting type vibes via board behavior. The bulk of the regulars, including the sharpest typers among them, say 5w6 these days (with a heavy wing), so that's what I currently identify as. The EIDB is not your average personality forum...it's a veritable zoo. Flame wars over people's types erupt frequently, and Metimbo was scared away after getting caught in one of them... |
| Posted by: Vagabond Mar 27 2004, 02:09 AM | ||
You can say that again. Although I am getting more bored of the fights. People are always people, no matter how sofisticated they mean to sound; all have passions and flaws. Well - that is life. Besides, if everyone was perfect, how would I stand out...?  |
| Posted by: Odyssey Mar 27 2004, 03:29 AM |
| Lol! I remember spending a night there a couple months ago... and it's soooo easy to waste time there, I agree o_O (It doesn't help that threads are often 9 pages long and you feel so curious as to read every bit of it!) Okay, so yeah I suppose if you've posted a lot there people can make some analyses of your writing style/tone. 5s tend to have dissertations and logical thoughts, 4s - psychological insight or intuitive leaps, 9s - long philosophical conversations? etc. And you have certain subject foci when you talk or write. But all (except 1s? ha) are capable of low-quality blather! To put myself in the center of attention (yet) again: In addition the above I tend to grandiosely self-glorify as fanciful amusement, so I guess my 3 side expresses itself quite loudly, besides my own analyses describing it ~Oddy "Well... I'm more perfect than you!  " |
| Posted by: Vagabond Mar 27 2004, 10:59 PM | ||
Hehe, I should be expecting this... after all, I only have a "special Four" wing, while you are it... |
| Posted by: Odyssey Mar 28 2004, 02:58 AM |
| Supposedly =) I would have sworn I was a Five 3 or 4 years ago. Actually... My exploration of "More Four" and my "Three Me" is really quite new... I think. My parents have changed their personalities greatly in the past threesome years also - I think that has a big influence on what kind of personality I'm inclined to develop. That is: My Dad used to get rageful at least once daily [he never hurt people/animals but he'd throw things and curse and throw a HUGE fit often about something he can't control] but now it's actually possible to stand somewhat comfortably within 5 feet of him when he's angry. My Mom bumped herself into healthy Three behaviors by losing over a hundred pounds through only exercise and good eating after one or two years of failed attempts. Her attitude towards life has improved drastically. And now I, instead of needing to withdraw regularly to feel safe from anger or negativity, can actually interact with my parents while rarely needing to barricade my emotions behind a brick wall. I need to write my life story and then I'll be able to think about all this more clearly.  That part of my identity development is gapingly lacking! (I think I'll start that Thursday... hm)~Odyssey |
| Posted by: shaytana Apr 16 2004, 05:20 PM |
| My type is 5w4 6w7 sp |
| Posted by: Naturelover Apr 20 2004, 12:58 AM |
| My conscious personality is Type 5w6 and my unconscious personality is Type 5w6 I pretty much agree with the description! I am described as being very introverted and extremly progressive... Hmmm interesting!  I initially tought I was a 5w4 (intellectual/artistic) |
| Posted by: NGene Apr 20 2004, 10:03 AM | ||
It is still possible you are a 5w4, despite your 5w6 test results. Or you might have balanced or almost balanced wings, which would mean you're pretty much both. I've noticed that when talking about the Enneagram, the tests are pretty useless. They serve as a good introduction to the E-gram and give you a rough estimate of your type, but the best way to determine your type is to grab a good E-gram book with long, detailed descriptions of each type, and then decide which type you are. For example, I'd been suspecting I was a 5, but I sometimes tested as a 4, 7 and 9. Only after reading an E-gram book and learning about the different types' motives, feelings and fears I was absolutely sure I was a 5. The E-gram tests also usually told me I was a 5w4 - the Similarminds test is one of the few that tells me I'm a 5w6. After reading the detailed 4 and 6 descriptions I think my wings are almost balanced, but I can still relate better to the 6 description than the 4. Despite the tests telling me I'm a 5w4. Anyway, the bottom line is - don't trust the tests only. This advice could apply to anything, but I've noticed it's especially true with the E-gram. Read good, detailed descriptions of each types and then decide.  |
| Posted by: misspadfoot Apr 26 2004, 12:11 AM | ||
Like NGene said, it's perfectly possible that you are a 5w4. I tested as 5w6 (conscious) and 6w7 (unconscious) a few times before twisting the test around enough to tell me I was a 5w4.  As for your "mean type" or unconscious personality, I think that's total bunk.Anyway, read the type descriptions and decide for yourself. And I'm not sure how much I trust the E-gram anyway - it seems a bit more sketchy and less scientific than the MBTI. It tends to resemble numerology a bit. |
| Posted by: CosmicDust Apr 26 2004, 01:29 AM |
| I used to think I was a 5w4 when I was first finding out about the Enneagram; the person online who introduced me to the thing suggested it, and I thought it fit all right. For instance, I'm fairly introspective, daydream plenty, and can be hypersensitive to criticism. But the tests were generally no help in getting my wing - my 4 and 6 scores were just about tied, most of the time. But after hanging out on the EIDB for a while and being accused of being a 6-winger plenty of times, I ultimately decided that the 6 wing fit better upon reviewing my inner life and other qualities in light of what I'd learned by then. (Emotional tones tend to be much weaker than inner chatter, for instance.) In fact, I've even gone so far as to try 6 on for size a few times, as I wasn't sure if I could reconcile some things with 5, and I was in the midst of one such "experiment" when I joined this board. The more 6 I looked for, the more I saw...but even the descriptions aren't enough to really "get" a type. (And yes, that could mean the Enneagram is bunk.) 5w6 still fits better in terms of my overall "feel" and my approach to life; true Sixes tend to be, I guess, more involved with the world around them, at least emotionally (e.g., are passionate about certain causes or angry at certain people - and this is true of both T's and F's). Their emotions are also often more readable on the Internet and in real life. The Enneagram is generally a rather loose, qualitative system (although the similarminds approach is an attempt to quantify it, among other changes to the basic system); it seems the best way to find your type is basically by "feel," and not everyone can easily get a "feel" for one of the types within themselves (or others). The main difference between the Enneagram and numerology that I notice is that the Enneagram doesn't try to predict your personality based on the arbitrary numbers in your calendar birthday or anything like that. (Numbers in a birthday are arbitrary because the numbering of days, months, and years in a calendar is basically an arbitrarily chosen system. It would be twice removed from even astrology; if the turnings of the celestial bodies and the laws of nature influenced the way people numbered their calendars, and you think causal relations can be gleaned from any set of occurrences in the Universe, then maybe there's something to it. Personally, I think most of the causal links between things like the configuration of the sky, calendar system choices, and people's personalities are lost in chaos.) |
| Posted by: int May 6 2004, 06:47 PM |
| Apparently I'm a 5w6 on both levels. |
| Posted by: guillam May 10 2004, 09:18 PM |
| 9w1 Mean: Omni Don't feel related to them...AT ALL |
| Posted by: Slider May 10 2004, 11:17 PM |
 sexual variant Ridiculous. Deras has lost it. Last time I was a 9w8. And he once personally typed me as a 5w4. similarminds e-gram tests are not accurate. |
| Posted by: Metimbo=IMMT May 11 2004, 06:05 PM | ||
/nod Welcome to the forum! ~Tim |
| Posted by: Mirimon May 11 2004, 11:39 PM |
 Seems pretty close. |
| Posted by: meta May 25 2004, 07:39 PM |
| slider why don't you elaborate on that so called 'personal typing'.... you seem to be painting it grossly out of context. anyway most people in this thread have scored as five including metimbo (so i don't know what his problem is, as he posted earlier on this thread in regard to the sminds test "I am a 5w4 on both conscious and unconscious. Hmmm. Seems to fit. ~Tim" ). |
| Posted by: Metimbo=IMMT May 25 2004, 08:27 PM |
| Well, my problem is that 5w4 doesn't seem to be my type afterall. I think 9w1 fits me a little better now. And after going on the EIB for a short period, the people there don't think I fit the 5w4 either. /shrug But hell, the more I read on the E, the more it frustrates me. It just seems like I can shoe-horn myself into several different types there, whereas the MBTI seems to be a little more "cut and dry". If any of that makes sense. Water under the bridge my friend. ~Tim |
| Posted by: meta May 25 2004, 10:14 PM |
| well if the mbti was set up with eight individual types I, E, N, S, F, T, J, P, i am sure you would find that you related to more than one of those as well, that is why enneagram systems that only consider a person in the sense of 'one type' are likely less useful than the mbti. |
| Posted by: Vagabond May 25 2004, 11:51 PM |
| The thing is, if it is common for INTPs to be Nines, and Nines regularly score as other types, INTPs that are Nines are easy to mistype for Fives because of the strong Thinking function that is apparent in both INTPs and Fives (if it sounds greek to you, it is almost 3 a.m. over here ). But what you people just said I think is one of the things that ring a bell to me; I notice that INTP Nines (maybe Nines in general...?) look for a "box" that is their type, to build their frontiers around it and be safe and calm in it; while Fives (in general) are into looking for traits that indicate their influence from the other types. I don't know, maybe the INTP Nines score as Fives because most people mistakenly (maybe subconsiously) consider the INTP type and the Five type as one and the same... maybe test-makers should pay some attention to this. Maybe I am way off. Just my thoughts. |
| Posted by: Metimbo=IMMT May 26 2004, 07:42 AM | ||||
Very true for me. I kind of "need" this boundery for me to quickly notice my strengths and weaknesses.....a "place" to call "home".
I also admit that while taking the E tests, that I answered somewhat biased based on the INTP description and what I thought INTPs would answer. ~Tim (Guilty as Charged) |
| Posted by: Amberite May 26 2004, 11:58 AM |
| conscious: unconscious:  Both seem to be very right. (I voted for 6 on the poll by mistake. I meant to vote for 5) |
| Posted by: Spartan26 May 27 2004, 02:29 AM |
| Your conscious personality is Type 9w1 Your unconscious personality is Type 1w2 I couldn't figure out how to get the little pics to paste on. But, it basically says the 9w1's are creative, dreamers, have high ideals for the world but too lazy to implement them. 2w1's are ones who liked school, faithful in relationships, would rather be alone than with the wrong person, good career is important and rarely suffer from indecission. It's all good until the indecission part. It'll take me forever to figure out what I want to eat or what player to bench in my fantasy sports leagues. Perhaps taking a long time and then finally deciding doesn't count the same as not being able to decide at all. Which, the first, is what I got. Although, "If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice." Who sings that? Anyone, anyone? Rush. Very good. That whole pie graph thing totally has me confused. And I'm supposed to find 1w9's for my ideal type??? Still can't figure out if I've ever met another INTP and now I'm supposed to figure out who are the 1w9's? Yikes. Do most people even know their personality type? I saw this lady standing outside of the building where I work. She was smoking, (a rariety in LA - though I'm not complaining) and had this distant look on her face, completely lost in thought. I don't know if it was my introverted nature or fear of getting maced that prevented me from walking up to her and asking, "So are you an INTP?" Even if she'd said, "No, actually, I'm an ESPN," or whatever, I still would've been like, "Oh, OK, wait her 45 minutes while I go research that on the Internet. |
| Posted by: CosmicDust May 27 2004, 02:55 AM |
| I don't think most people are interested enough in personality types to know theirs. And even those who are interested don't always know their personality types. |
| Posted by: Metimbo=IMMT May 27 2004, 02:22 PM | ||
ESPN---ROFL!! Yea, I agree that most people aren't interested enough or even think about personality types until you show them theirs and read the description, then they think you are psychic or something LOL. ~Tim |
| Posted by: Slider May 27 2004, 11:29 PM | ||
Hmm, well it wasn't a generic test. And you personally read answers to questions I answered and then offered your personalized opinion of my type. So I called it a "personal typing". If it was misleading or "grossly out of context" then I apologize. I certainly wouldn't want to deflect business away from you. You might starve, otherwise. But I guess you could always hang out on the street with a "will type for food" sign. Also, if you would develop a sense of humor, it would be a good deterrent against me wanting to bust your balls. |
| Posted by: antireconciler Jun 5 2004, 05:06 AM |
| It says I'm consciously a 9w8, and unconsciously a 8w9. I read the description about these personalities and they just don't fit. I keep "Personality Types" as a reference, and 5w4 has always applied to me most and helped me see the lens I see through most accuratly. The test indicated I was close to Omni, and I think I really do tend to drift close to it sometimes, but I always stay above the 3 Vmean. I think I'm mistyped sometimes because I can "identify" well outside my true personality. I don't have a very rigid form. It's all about motivations. Right now I don't feel like anything gets me what I want, so go figure. I guess I should try again when I feel more like I'm in my element. |
| Posted by: Postblank Jun 9 2004, 07:36 AM |
| Sounds about right to me. |
| Posted by: theLiterator Jun 9 2004, 08:40 AM |
| Usually 5, or 5w6 for me-- Getting lots of variation in the unconscious part--maybe I should take the test after I've had more sleep! *zzz*  |
| Posted by: utopmk19 Jun 10 2004, 03:47 PM |
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| Posted by: Hyperion Jun 12 2004, 07:10 PM |
| I test out as either 5W4 or 5W6. From the descriptions of each type, I fit 5W4 more though. ICONOCLAST = perfect adjective to describe me. |
| Posted by: Jkrs Jun 13 2004, 08:02 AM |
| From http://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/test.php, as usual, I show up a 5w6. The second test on the page adds subtypes sp/(phobic) sx. I'm acquainted with the sp/sx/soc descriptions, but neither this page not the others I've viewed describes the phobic/counter-phobic [their terms] distinction. In this context, is the phobic individual more likely to avoid X altogether (probably due to fear), or alternately love/hate it? |
| Posted by: CosmicDust Jun 13 2004, 02:28 PM |
| The phobic vs. counterphobic describes Type 6. A phobic 6 is one who is outwardly compliant and openly fearful - flight reaction. A counterphobic 6 is one who is more outwardly rebellious, acting tough in the face of fear - fight reaction. Your scores sound quite similar to my last ones on the short test - SP 5 first, SX phobic 6 second. Counterphobic SX 6 was third. It surprised me that the 6ness was matched with a SX variant - I've gotta wonder how that happened. I'm probably about as sure as I'm gonna get that SO/SP 5w6 (phobic 6 wing) fits best. |
| Posted by: drybonesdancing Jun 13 2004, 03:58 PM |
| You are most likely a type 5 with balanced wings Self-preservation variant In order Type 5 SP Type 6 (phobic) SX Type 4 SP Type 6 (counter-phobic) SX Type 9 SX |
| Posted by: drybonesdancing Jun 13 2004, 04:01 PM | ||
That was the case for me too. |
| Posted by: Jkrs Jun 13 2004, 09:59 PM | ||
Ahh, thankees. |
| Posted by: KentOhio Jun 14 2004, 09:04 PM |
| I scored on this test as 5W6 consciously, and 6W7 subconsciously. But the second test said I was 5W4. Must mean my wings are balanced? The second test also said I was sp variant, which seems true. |
| Posted by: Claverhouse Jun 16 2004, 02:01 AM |
| Conscious 5w6. Subconcious 5w6. Doubt if I'm progressive though, almost entirely the opposite ! Claverhouse  |
| Posted by: Strephonade Jun 18 2004, 04:54 AM |
| Conscious -- 5w6 Subconscious -- 8w7 Sounds a little like me. |
| Posted by: nobarcode Jun 18 2004, 05:16 AM |
| 5w6 7w8 sexual variant ....every single time I take it. |
| Posted by: Horger Jul 7 2004, 09:14 AM | ||
a different test said I was 5w4 also, but this one says: conscious 6w5 unconscious 6w5 Self Preservational variant. I think my enneagram means I am a total douche. |
| Posted by: CosmicDust Jul 7 2004, 01:04 PM |
| No, it means the Enneagram tests don't work to give you consistent results. There are many people for whom that's the case. I've only not tested as a 5 once so far (and in that case I tested as a 9), but there's a lot of 6ness in my online behavior and in my biting-its-own-tail thought processes. I'm practically a 5 1/2, though maybe a tad more 5 (5.49?) given that I feel I could probably give better personal descriptions on what 5 issues mean to me than what 6 issues mean to me, and that more Enneagram boardies still seem to experience me as a 5 than as a 6 despite my 6ish type waffling. |
| Posted by: sme_bro Jul 13 2004, 09:43 AM |
| Your conscious personality is Type 5w6 Your unconscious personality is Type 6w5 yeah, kinda acurate, dont like the 6w5 but cant really help that was first time i did it tho, will do again another time prolly. |
| Posted by: sme_bro Jul 13 2004, 09:48 AM |
| Your conscious personality is Type 5w6 Your unconscious personality is Type 6w5 yeah, kinda acurate, dont like the 6w5 but cant really help that was first time i did it tho, will do again another time prolly. |
| Posted by: Johnny Jul 19 2004, 01:52 AM |
| I took it twice, and I scored as a 9w1 with an unconscious Omni personality. I'm not familiar with Enneagram typology yet, but the descriptions for the personality types chosen for me gave me a chuckle. Of course, I'll have to dig further into this stuff with my own time, but does anyone have a nutshell answer for what makes 9's different from 5's? |
| Posted by: CosmicDust Jul 19 2004, 02:04 AM |
| 9's are the classic "go with the flow" or "Type B" personality, wanting to minimize conflict and often idealizing their relationships, in touch with the present, and kind of wanting to merge/diffuse with their surroundings, habits, and loved ones. 5's tend not to want such fusion unless perhaps they're infatuated or in love, and are typically more high-strung and intensely cerebral and analytical. |
| Posted by: Johnny Jul 19 2004, 03:04 AM |
| Thanks very much. |
| Posted by: Jkrs Jul 19 2004, 03:37 AM | ||
In what way? |
| Posted by: Johnny Jul 19 2004, 12:56 PM |
| Your snapshot quote and query remind me of Blood Music by Greg Bear. That book describes an interesting way to merge/diffuse. |
| Posted by: CosmicDust Jul 19 2004, 01:11 PM |
| Well, from what I've read, 9's can disengage with the realities of the present and go through the motions while daydreaming about their idealized version of reality, or something like that. Then again, probably anyone can do that to some degree. The merging thing might be like wanting to be in that constant "flow" state where you don't have to think, reflect, or even daydream. One would not have a care in the world if one could do that. I have a friend whom I'm pretty sure is a 9, and she walks slowly, daydreaming and enjoying the moment and stuff. I daydream and take in the scenery too, except I tend to walk fast. Part of it may have been growing up with tall, fast-walking sisters, but part of it may also be my kind of high-strung nature. My mom might also be a 9, and I can see how she desires to merge her identity with her significant other - wanting to be with him all the time, doing things he likes to do, wanting to have him nearby to hold (and screw)...so radically unlike me in some ways. (But then, she's an xSFJ, and I suspect she's social variant last, while I'm INTP and social variant first.) |