How to Read Your 12 Axes Results
Your profile shows where you tend to lean on 12 independent dimensions. This page explains what the numbers mean and how to interpret them honestly, including what a balanced score really says and why retakes can differ.
What your scores mean
Each axis is scored from -100 to +100. The sign points toward one descriptive pole (for example Planning versus Market) and the magnitude shows how strongly. A score near zero means you answered close to neutral or your answers balanced out across that axis. The number is a summary of your answers, not a verdict.
How to read each axis
Read each axis on its own. A high score on one axis does not predict your score on another — the 12 axes are independent. The labels describe tendencies, not identities, and no single axis defines you.
Mid-range scores
Scores between about -12 and +12 are shown as “Balanced.” This can mean you have no strong lean on that axis, or that your answers pulled in opposite directions and canceled out. Both are common and worth noticing.
High and low scores
A strongly positive or negative score indicates a clearer preference for one descriptive pole. It is a summary of your answers, not a judgment of correctness. A strong lean is useful information about where you consistently stand.
Comparing axes
Because the axes are separate, the interesting part is the pattern across all 12, not any one number. Two people can share a lean on economics yet differ completely on authority or ecology. The radial view is designed to show that whole pattern at a glance.
Why results may change
Answers depend on mood, context, and how you interpret a question. Retaking the test at a different time can produce different scores, which is normal for self-report questionnaires. Look for leans that stay consistent rather than one-off highs or lows.
Test limitations
This is a short, transparent self-exploration tool. It simplifies complex views into 12 numbers and should not be used as political advice, a diagnosis, or a basis for voting decisions.
Retake the test
Because results can shift, retaking the test is the best way to see whether a lean is consistent for you. Your previous answers stay in your browser, so you can compare without losing them.
Saving and sharing your profile
Your answers are kept in your browser, so you can close the tab and return without losing them. When you are happy with a result, you can download a profile image or copy a link that encodes only your scores — useful for comparing with friends or saving a snapshot of how you felt on a given day.
Frequently asked questions
What does a score near zero mean?
A score between about -12 and +12 is shown as Balanced. That can mean you have no strong lean on that axis, or that your answers pulled in opposite directions and canceled out. Either way it is not a failure — it is a real result.
Why did my results change when I retook the test?
Self-report questionnaires depend on mood, context, and how you read a question. Retaking the test at a different time can produce different scores, which is normal. Consistent leans across takes are the more meaningful signal.
Can my 12 Axes results be used for voting or advice?
No. This is a short, transparent self-exploration tool. It simplifies complex views into 12 numbers and should not be used as political advice, a diagnosis, or a basis for voting decisions.