Clinicians and researchers often view the Enneagram as a system that describes habitual cognitive and emotional strategies. Each type reflects a predictable way of interpreting experiences, managing internal tension, and pursuing psychological needs such as safety, belonging, autonomy, or competence.

Personal growth begins with understanding the patterns that influence how you think, feel, and respond. These patterns often develop early, shaped by temperament, environment, and the strategies you learned to navigate stress, relationships, and expectations. They continue to operate in adulthood, guiding your attention, shaping your emotional responses, and influencing how you engage with the world.

The Enneagram offers a structured framework for identifying these patterns. It organizes human motivation into nine core themes that help explain why certain behaviors feel familiar or automatic. This page provides two ways to begin your assessment. One is a brief introductory quiz. The other is a longer, more robust evaluation designed to give you a clearer and more comprehensive result.

You do not need any prior knowledge before beginning. These assessments are structured to help you identify your pattern through your own responses rather than through self diagnosis.