Enneagram of Personality

• The Enneagram is based on the Seven Deadly Sins as well as the Kabbalah

• The Core Truth of the Enneagram is that we are much more than our personality. Our basic type reveals the psychological mechanisms by which we forget our true nature—our Divine Essence—the way in which we abandon ourselves

• Each basic fear is a reaction to the universal fear of death and annihilation — the fear of nothingness.

• In response to a basic fear, a basic desire emerges, often sought to be fulfilled in misguided ways.

• The process of growth entails an ongoing cycling among letting go of old blockages, opening up to new possibilities in ourselves, and then encountering deeper levels of blockage.

• Presence always reveals what in us is blocking us from becoming more present.

  • We fully experience our Presence as a living being here and now.
  • We take in the impressions of our internal and external environments completely and without judgment or emotional reaction.
  • We are fully participating in the moment.

• People typically require a shock to go from an average level to unhealthy behaviors. The unhealthy behaviors associated with each type is associated with a self-abandonment.

• In the healthy range of behavior, we eventually reach the liberation point — where we no longer identify with the ego. It is the realization that we have the qualities we were looking for.

• There are two directions in the Enneagram

  • The Direction of Integration integrates the development towards wholeness for each type. It is associated with becoming healthier.
  • The Direction of Disintegration shows what behaviors manifest when the type’s behavior is pushed to the limit. It is associated with becoming more dysfunctional.
  • Movement along either direction occurs more or less on the same level (so healthy to healthy, average to average, unhealthy to unhealthy)
  • More volatile personalities tend to move along the direction of disintegration.
  • Integration requires a more conscious choice to let go of the hindrances associated with each type.

The Types and their Wings §

Ones §

• The Reformer - They have a sense of mission that leads them to want to improve the world in various ways. They are activists who are searching for an acceptable rationale for what they feel they must do.

• 1w9 - The Idealist

  • Healthy: Highly discerning and wise. Maintains a dispassionate, philosophical stance focusing on the big picture. They are reclusive and emotionally reserved but generally considerate.
  • Average: They would rather explain their ideals than personally persuade others of their correctness. The anger manifests as stiffness, impatience and sarcasm. They work alone to avoid having to deal with others. giving off an elitist and condescending vibe.

• 1w2 - The Advocate

  • Healthy: Blends their quest for ideals and higher principles with empathy and compassion for others. They get others involved to care
  • Average: Fairly aggressive and forceful in the pursuit of the ideals and reforms they seek. They debate others and refine their ideas. However, they can become critical and irritable and can often feel more frustrated by people and events.

Twos §

• The Helper - Either the most genuinely helpful to other people or, when they are less healthy, the most highly invested in seeing themselves as helpful. However, they tend to seek validation of their worth by obeying their superego’s demands to sacrifice themselves for others.

• 2w1 - The Servant

  • Healthy: Strives for personal goodness and selfless service. They have a strong desire to relieve human suffering. More serious and more overt caretakers.
  • Average: Feel obligated against their selfish attitudes and feelings. They want to work in the background but also want to feel significant, a conflict between principle and emotional needs. They play the martyr.

• 2w3 - The Host

  • Healthy: More outgoing, seeking love through personal connection. Charming and sociable. They share their inner bounty with others .
  • Average: Friendly and good-humored but focused and ambitious. Their friendship and attention are sufficient as gifts to others. Seductive and direct about what they want. Arrogant, self-important, high-handed.

Threes §

• The Achiever - They embody the best (success) in a culture. They are goal-oriented but they seek the success defined by others, which means that they ignore or forget about their own wants.

• 3w2 - The Charmer

  • Healthy: More emotional, spontaneous and outgoing. Friendly and helpful while maintaining poise and esteem. They want to be loved but can sometimes substitute public life for their own private life.
  • Average: They want others to like and admire them. They may resort to multiple images to satisfy social relations.

• 3w4 - The Professional

  • Healthy: They feel their self-esteem comes from their work. They want their work to be outstanding and well-regarded. More serious and task-oriented.
  • Average: They create tremendous pressures that they aspire to embody to avoid being shamed. They may display pretentiousness and arrogance mixed with self-consciousness and self-contempt

Fours §

• The Individualist - feel that they are unlike other human beings and, consequently, that no one can understand them or love them adequately. They build their identity around how unlike everyone else they are, even when they have doubts about their self-image.

• 4w3 - The Aristocrat

  • Healthy: They combine creativity and ambition. Self improvement and personal advancement. They create with an audience in mind.
  • Average: They want recognition for themselves and their work, and they typically put more effort into everything having to do with their self-presentation and related matters. Competitive, Disdainful, and outwardly Grandiose.

• 4w5 - The Bohemian

  • Health: Extremely creative, combining emotion and originality. Less concerned with acceptance and status, and create more for themselves than for an audience. They break the rules whenever self-expression is an issue.
  • Average: They dwell exclusively in their imaginations, attracted to the mysterious and symbolic. They may have brilliant flashes of insight, but they have trouble sustaining practical efforts in the real world.

Fives §

• The Investigator - they want to understand how the world works - both reality or fantasy. They do not accept existing doctrine. Behind this is the feeling that they do not have an ability to do things as well as others. They retreat to their mind with the belief that they will eventually figure out how to do things.

• 5w4 - The Iconoclast

  • Healthy: Curious, and perceptive but also with a desire to express a unique personal vision. Drawn to the arts and their imagination
  • Average: They struggle with intense feelings. More independent and resistant to existing structures. They have difficulty staying grounded and practical. They can be attracted to forbidden subject matter.

• 5w6 - The Problem Solver

  • Healthy: Drawn to technical subjects. Cooperative, disciplined and persistent and more interested in practical matters. They combine innovation with business savvy.
  • Average: Very intellectual and drawn to theories. Extremely restrained and private about their feelings, their attention is more directed at things than at people. They prefer to observe but can also be more argumentative and defensive about their views.

Sixes §

• The Loyalist - the most loyal to their friends and to their beliefs. They fight for their beliefs more fiercely than they fight for themselves. This is rooted in a desire to not be abandoned and the lack of confidence in their own judgment.

• 6w5 - The Defender

  • Healthy: Excel at technical expertise, and attracted to well-established systems. They have great powers of concentration and are good problem-solvers
  • Average: More independent and serious. Often the loner type. They see the world as dangerous and view beliefs with skepticism. Aggressive and tend to use scapegoats.

• 6w7 - The Buddy

  • Healthy: Engaging and funny. They avoid heavy topics and focus on their security needs. However, they are serious about their commitments. Energetic but also self-deprecating.
  • Average: Eager to be liked and accepted but also more hesitant to speak out about their problems. Visibly insecure and tends to procrastinate. They can be opinionated and vocal about their tastes. Anxious and depressed.

Sevens §

• The Enthusiast - enthusiastic about almost anything that catches their attention. They are curious, optimistic, and adventurous. However, they do not feel that they can find what they really want as a result of their curiosity, so they try everything

• 7w6 - The Entertainer

  • Healthy: Productive and Playful. They have quick minds and seek variety. They interact easily with people.
  • Average: Excited by new ideas, but this can often lead to being scatter-brained with less follow through. They look for strong experiences. Childish and Hyperenthusiastic. They may also have an inferiority complex

• 7w8 - The Realist

  • Healthy: Materialistic and enjoy the world as it is. They are determined to get what they want from life. Practical and Organized towards meeting their desires.
  • Average: They tend to multitask. Aggressive and driven but also tends to be more of a workaholic. Their focus is on generating activities than connection. Overly pragmatic and often blunt which can push people away. They can be jaded and callous.

Eights §

• The Challenger - They enjoy taking challenges as well as challenging others so that they may excel. Charismatic, Persuasive and with enormous willpower. They do not want to be controlled by anyone, for better or worse as it can block their ability to connect with people or to love.

• 8w7 - The Independent

  • Healthy: Quick minded and Action-oriented. They can attract the support of others. The most independent, often entrepreneurial.
  • Average: Adventurous risk takers and sociable. Competitive and does not put up with perceived weakness, leading to being impatient, confrontational, impulsive and driven by their feelings.

• 8w9 - The Bear

  • Healthy: Strong and confident but with a grounded, laid-back quality. Steady in their pursuit and generally warmer and they do things at their own pace.
  • Average: They have a dual nature. They almost dare others to underestimate them. Stubborn, Impassive and Quietly Menacing.

Nines §

• The Peacemaker - They are devoted to the quest for internal and external peace, for themselves and for others. They can have the strengths of the other Types, however they do not have a strong sense of their own identity.

• 9w8 - The Referee

  • Healthy: They are agreeable and can comfort others with their endurance and strength. They are concerned with practical, immediate needs. They are sociable and good at negotiating
  • Average: They enjoy sensuality that they stray from their goals. They can be stubborn and defensive. Blunt and explosive at one point and then calm and placid at another.

• 9w1 - The Dreamer

  • Healthy: They are imaginative and creative, synthesizing many schools of thoughts. Good at nonverbal communication. Friendly and reassuring but are purposive about their ideals.
  • Average: They want external order as a way of giving order to their internal world. They get caught up in nonessential activities. Energetic in a detached manner. More reserved and concerned with respectability. Puritanical and perfectionist.

Fears and Desires §

	Unconscious Message	Basic Fear	Basic Desire	Temptation	Lost Message
1	“It is not okay to make mistakes”	Being Bad, Corrupt or Defective	To have integrity	Critical perfectionism. Hypocrisy. Compulsion. Irritability	“You are good”
2	“It’s not okay to have your own needs”	Being unworthy of being loved.	To feel worthy of love and to be loved.	The need to be needed. To deny one’s own needs. To be manipulative.	“You are wanted”
3	“It’s not okay to have your own feelings and identity”	Being worthless or without inherent value.	To feel valuable	To chase after success. To push the self to always be the best. To keep up with the illusion of being the best.	“You are loved for yourself”
4	“It’s not okay to be too functional or too happy”	Being without identity or personal significance	To be uniquely themselves	Self-indulgence. To overuse their imagination in search of self	“You are seen for who you are.”
5	“It’s not okay to be comfortable in the world”	Being useless, incapable, or incompetent.	To be competent	Useless specialization. Replacing direct experience with concepts	“Your needs are not a problem”
6	“It’s not okay to trust yourself”	Being without support or guidance	To be secure and have support or guidance	Indecision, Doubt, Seeking Reassurance, Being attached to one’s beliefs.	“You are safe”
7	“It’s not okay to depend on anyone for anything”	Being unfulfilled, trapped, or deprived in pain.	To be satisfied and content	Frenetic escapism. Thinking fulfillment is somewhere else	“You will be taken care of”.
8	“It’s not okay to be vulnerable or to trust anyone.”	Being controlled, harmed, or violated by others.	To protect themselves	Thinking they are completely self-sufficient. To be constantly fighting.	“You will not be betrayed”
9	“It’s not okay to assert yourself.”	Loss of control, of fragmentation, and separation.	To be whole and at peace.	Avoiding conflicts, Avoiding self-assertion. Being neglectful.	“Your presence matters.”

Vices, Virtues, and Gifts §

	Vice	Virtue	Gifts
1	Anger - Repressed anger that leads to continual frustration and dissatisfaction with oneself and the world.	Serenity - The ability to maintain inner calm and peace, free from the disturbances of anger and frustration	Integrity - the ability to standards that they use to guide their course of action. To not settle for less. Wisdom - the ability to convey their perspective. Self-Discipline - the ability to work hard and be productive but at the same time knowing when enough is enough.
2	Pride - The inability or unwillingness to acknowledge one’s own suffering while attempting to help others.	Humility - The ability to recognize and acknowledge one’s limitations and the value of others without seeking praise.	Sincere Good works - the willingness to help others and take care of them in a meaningful way. This can extend to the ability to help others grow on their own. Joy - the ability to enjoy life’s bounty; to not take themselves too seriously Good boundaries - to say no when necessary and to know their motivations at any particular time. Emotional Balance - to not be preoccupied with the lives of others and to recognize that they have their own needs.
3	Deceit - Deceiving oneself into believing that they are only the ego self, attempting to make the ego feel valuable without turning to its spiritual source.	Truthfulness - The authenticity to be genuine, honest, and true to oneself and others.	Genuine Self-Esteem - a realistic and deeply felt appreciation of themselves. A healthy love of self that helps them love others freely. Self-investing - they invest in developing and improving themselves. This can extend to teaching others to do the same. Inspiring - they motivate others to do their best Talented - they use their talents to advance worthy causes beyond their personal interests.
4	Envy - The feeling that others possess qualities they lack while failing to notice their blessings.	Equanimity - The quality of being calm, balanced, and undisturbed, even in the face of life’s challenges.	Intuition - They can see the most fundamental aspects of humanity within themselves and deliver those insights. Self-expression - They do not take themselves too seriously. Their creativity also serves as an exploration into themselves and their experiences .
5	Avarice - The feeling of lacking inner resources and the belief that interactions will lead to depletion, clinging to resources and minimizing needs.	Detachment - the ability to let go of excessive possessiveness and cultivate a sense of non-attachment.	Understanding - They can comprehend many points of view at the same time, both its whole and component parts Curiosity - They do not take anything for granted. In the pursuit of knowledge, they are focused and patient. They tinker and observe. They are endlessly amused and horrified by the strangeness of life. Innovative - As a result of their curiosity. They want to see the exceptions to the rules. They want to share their discoveries to others.
6	Fear - The feeling of being afraid of things that are not actually happening now but could happen in the future.	Courage - The virtue of facing fears and challenges with strength and resilience, rather than succumbing to anxiety.	Endurance - They can achieve their goals through persistent efforts. They are dependable and effective. Vigilance - They can sense danger signals and can prepare for them accordingly. They favor systems that have “a correct answer”. They want structure, authority, and systematic thinking. Self-affirming - They have recognized and trusted their own inner guidance. Committed - They can work for a common good and commit to it with purpose. They are also committed to learning about and expressing themselves
7	Gluttony - The desire to fill one’s inner emptiness by pursuing various activities, which are never enough to fill that void.	Sobriety - The moderation and self-discipline to avoid excessive indulgence and find contentment in the present moment.	Multifaceted - they are able to brilliantly and creatively synthesize many diverse areas of expertise. They are able to generate ideas. Realistic - they are grounded with the business of reality. They shape reality their way. Sense of Abundance - they can generate enthusiasm that can motivate others. This also leads them to become more knowledgeable.
8	Lust - A constant need for intensity, control, and self-extension, the need to push everything and assert oneself.	Innocence - The purity of heart that comes from a genuine, unguarded openness to life and others.	Action-Oriented - They enjoy building things from the ground up. They are in control of themselves and seek self-mastery. Empowering - They see the possibilities in everything. They see the potential in people and can help them recognize these. Honor-bound - They are direct and they do not deceive. They feel gratified when others are honest. They are generous and can act beyond their self-interest. Respectful - They respect the dignity inherent in others. In turn, they seek respect.
9	Sloth - The desire to be unaffected by life, an unwillingness to fully engage with life.	Action - The proactive engagement with life, overcoming the tendency to avoid conflict and passivity.	Patience - They allow others to develop in their own way. This is supported by a quiet strength and endurance. They see the good in others, and in the case of healthy dispositions, themselves. Stability - They are calm under pressure, and they can be this for an entire group. Open - They are humble. They do not judge viewpoints. They are creative, holistic, and seek to be one with the Cosmos.

• Each type’s vice leads to an inherent contradiction

	Contradiction
1	To seek integrity and wholeness but to judge parts of the self as “good” and “bad” (i.e., dividing the self) and to constantly strive for a perfection whose standards keep rising.
2	To look for endearment and love while missing the genuine love that is offered by others. To want to be loved yet to be defensive when others suggest that they have their own needs.
3	To achieve something yet not feel genuine satisfaction for the achievement. To lie to themselves and focus on their self image rather than on developing their true self or nurturing their own needs. The praise they receive is for their image, not for their real self.
4	To see oneself as unique and “not like others” and yet to both deny the positive qualities of the self that is shared with others, and to see others as normal while the self as flawed. They are aware of their flaws, and feel and project their disappointment to others or retreat to a Fantasy Self.
5	To seek knowledge and skills but instead of being motivated by fear. They must always prepare but preparations are never enough, and eventually this means they have never lived a life, only prepared for it.
6	To seek security in others but also fear that they will be abandoned by their support group. They become dependent on someone to become independent. They seek a perfect authority where none exist. They have many commitments but stretch themselves too thin
7	To seek satisfaction, yet to also be distracted — anticipating rather than experiencing and as a result never being satisfied of the present moment. To fill the self with more rather than be “bored” and confront an existing need. To seek the best experience when finding it is impossible.
8	To seek independence by being in control without realizing that they are reacting to others and so they are dependent on them for satisfaction. To constantly push against life with intensity yet as a result have less energy to connect, and the world feels muted.
9	To seek safety by detaching from the world and “becoming nobody” at the cost of making everything feel muted. To want to be at peace with the world and yet to be so detached with it. To seek value in others yet to be disengaged with them that they cannot connect with the self. They want to be left alone yet they never voice their anger at others when they prod.

Core Identifications, Resistances, and Self-Image §

	Core Identification	Core Resistance	Self-Image
1	The superego, the capacity to evaluate, compare, measure and discern experiences or things	Recognizing anger-based tension.	Reasonable, Sensible, Objective, Moderate, Prudent, Moral, Good, Rational
2	Feelings for and about others and feelings about others’ responses to them	Recognizing own feelings about self and needs.	Loving, Caring, Selfless, Thoughtful, Warm-hearted, Concerned, Kind, Compassionate
3	A self-image developed in response to what they perceive as admiration by others	Recognizing feelings of emptiness, own self-rejection..	Admirable, Desirable, Attractive, Outstanding, Well-adjusted, Having unlimited potential
4	Feelings of “otherness,” of being flawed, and with emotional reactions	Recognizing authentic positive qualities in self and being like others.	Sensitive, Different, Unique, Self-aware, Gentle, Intuitive, Quiet, Deep, Honest with self.
5	Sense of being a detached, outside observer of the world—not part of it.	Recognizing physical presence and state, feelings and needs.	Perceptive, Smart, Curious, Self-contained, Insightful, Unusual, Alert, Objective
6	The need to respond and react to inner anxiety about perceived lack of support	Recognizing support and own inner guidance.	Reliable, Dependable, Trustworthy, Likable, Regular, Careful, Having Foresight, Questioning
7	Sense of excitement coming from anticipating future positive experiences.	Recognizing personal pain and anxiety	Enthusiastic, Free-spirited, Spontaneous, Cheerful, Eager, Outgoing, Energetic, Positive.
8	Sense of intensity coming from resisting or challenging others and environment.	Recognizing own vulnerability and need for nurturing.	Strong, Assertive, Direct, Resourceful, Action-Oriented, Tenacious, Robust, Independent
9	Sense of inner stability coming from disengagement from intense impulses and feelings	Recognizing own strength and capacity.	Peaceful, Relaxed, Steady, Stable, Gentle, Natural, Easygoing, Friendly

The Triads §

Desires §

• Instinctive Triad
  • Concerned with maintaining resistance to reality (i.e., creating ego boundaries to affect the world without being affected by it.)
  • Have problems with aggression and repression.
  • Underlying feeling: Rage
  • Seeking: Autonomy

	Ego Boundary	Rage Response
8	Outward - so that nothing may get too close to them.	Act out
9	Outward and Inward	Deny
1	Inward - so that their undesirable unconscious impulses may not reach the conscious mind.	Repress

• Feeling Triad
  • Concerned with self-image (i.e., attachment to false self) and narcissistic wounding — not being valued for who they really were.
  • Believes that how other people see them is their actual identity. They also have problems with hostility when their identity is not validated.
  • Underlying feeling: Shame
  • Seeking: Attention

	Self Image	Shame Response
2	Outward - value is found in what others perceive	Rescuers - they are valued for they are appreciated by others
3	Outward and Inward - value is found in achieving something that others will admire .	Paragons - they are valued because they do not need to be rescued and they have achieved many things.
4	Inward - value is found in their own fantasies, being different from others	Rescuees - they are valued because they are unique and unlike others

• Thinking Triad
  • Concerned with anxiety (i.e., lack of support and guidance)
  • Engages with behaviors that enhance their safety and security.
  • Underlying feeling: Fear
  • Seeking: Serenity

	Ego Reaction	Fear Response
5	Inward - Retreat from life and reduce their personal needs.	Be independent. They seek guidance by figuring things out on their own
6	Outward and Inward - Cycles between retreating inward and charging outward.	Look for someone strong, trustworthy and authoritative. They seek guidance from others
7	Outward - Retreat from their minds and charge to the outside world.	Look for a substitute. They go after everything to find something that can nurture them.

Means (Hornevian Groups) §

• Assertive - Moving against people

  • Ego oriented and ego expansive. They feel that everything meaningful happening is in relation to them.
  • Have issue with processing their feelings.
  • They demand that they get what they want. Active and direct

• Complaint - Moving toward people

  • Superego-oriented. They want to do what is right and they feel they are better than others (often expressed subtly)
  • Have a need to be of service to other people.
  • They earn to get what they want. They placate the superego.

• Withdrawn - Moving away from people

  • Unconscious-oriented. There is no distinction between the conscious and unconscious self.
  • Withdraws to a safer “inner space”
  • They withdraw to get what they want. They disengage with others.

	Instinctive	Thinking	Feeling
Assertive	8	3	7
Compliant	1	2	6
Withdrawn	9	4	5

Coping §

• These types govern the response to having needs be unfulfilled.

• Positive Outlook - responds to conflict by reframing it in a positive way.

  • They tend to have difficulty facing their unconscious.
  • They have difficulty balancing their own needs with the needs of others.

	Emphasis	Avoidance	Problems with needs
2	Positive self image	Their own neediness, disappointment and anger	Overemphasis on the needs of others. They neglect their own needs
7	Positive experience	Their pain and emptiness; their role in creating suffering for self and others	Overemphasis on their own needs. They are burdened by the needs of others
9	Positive ideals about the world	Problems with their loved ones or environment. Their own lack of development	Overwhelmed by the needs of the self and others. They do not want to deal with either

• Competency - responds to conflict by striving to be objective
  • They have issues working in a constrained system
  • They expect others to also be objective and set aside their own feelings

	Emphasis	Avoidance	Problems with needs
1	Being correct , organized and sensible according to the rules and following standards.	Feelings. Achieved through repression and denial, channeling them into activity instead	Works with the system. Has no tolerance for people who disregard the rules
3	Being efficient, capable and outstanding towards achieving the goals un a pragmatic manner.	Feelings. Achieved through repression and keeping attention on the task. They focus on achievement and the validation that comes with it	They can work both within the system and outside of it.
5	Being the expert and having deep information, focusing on the objective facts while maintaining clarity and detachment	Feelings. Achieved through abstracting them and staying preoccupied, as if their feelings were happening to someone else.	They reject the system and have little patience with the rules.

• Reactive - responds to conflict by reacting emotionally or by looking for an emotional response from others.
  • They have issues with feeling resentful if they cannot vent.
  • They struggle to balance independence and the need to be supported by others.

	Emphasis	Avoidance	Problems with needs
4	Support. They want someone to support them	Abandonment — that no one will care or support for them.	Keeping others interested by playing hard to get and holding on to supporters
6	Independence and Support. They want to rely and be relied upon	Being abandoned but also being too dependent on others	Engaging but also defensive.
8	Independence. They want to need others as little as possible.	Being controlled by others — they fear intimacy and being vulnerable	They keep their guard up and don’t let others get too close.

Roles and Instincts §

• Instincts

	Self-Preservation	Social	Sexual
1	Self-Control - they worry about their material well-being, their superego counteracts their drive for gratification In an unhealthy case this evolves to extreme cycles of indulgence and self-restraint. Alternatively, the standards for being lax are raised. Relaxation must be “earned” and even then it is accompanied by feelings of inefficiency. Compulsive behavior also arises in an effort to maintain self-control.	The Crusader - they beleive they represent objective values. They bring about necessary reforms while exposing injustice. In the extreme case, the expect others to agree with them. They take criticism personally. They also hold others to unrealistic expectations—nothing but perfection Additionally, they preach but it is as if it is only to appeal to their own superegos.	Shared Standards - they want a flawless relationship with an idealized partner. They put an emphasis on fidelity and have a fear of abandonment which they prevent through “checking in” In the unhealthy case, this leads to extreme sexual compulsivity and repression. Alternatively, this may lead to them being more controlling (being the jealous lovers), seeing the other as flawed.
2	Entitlement - They become martyrs. — they wear themselves out for the sake of others and do not tend to or acknowledge their own needs. This evolves to taking pride in their sacrifices. In the unhealthy range, they become trapped in delusional self-importance and neglect of their own well-being. They cannot help but help, and they feel entitled to something to compensate for their martyrdom.	Everyone’s Friend - they want to be liked and approved by everyone. They seek validation through popularity and supporting people. In the unhealthy range, this can lead to being patronizing. They may also be enablers of others to keep them in their debt. This can sometimes prevent them from relating to people in more satisfying ways. They help even when there is nothing they can do, and implicitly expect favors in return	Craving Intimacy - they are driven to get closer to others emotionally and physically. They are seductive through giving lots of attention. This can devolve to being demanding to the other, eventually becoming extremely jealous, possessive and hovering They may also become more needy and ignore any set boundaries in the relationship.
3	Workaholism - they feel they must work constantly, striving for achievement and motivated by the possibility of advancement and tangible rewards. They are efficient. In an unhealthy level, they can become workaholics, neglecting their other needs for the sake of efficiently moving towards the goal. They are highly prone to burnout and nervous breakdowns.	Status Seeker - they need recognition and reassurance from their peers that they are valued. They want to prove they have the right credentials. This devolves to the need to prove themselves to others, leading to narcissism and arrogance. This may lead to being dishonest or disillusioned in the pursuit of recognition.	The Catch - They desire to be desired. They want to be wanted. They want to be the type that their partner is proud to show off. They may know how to seduce (by meeting other’s expectations) but not to sustain a relationship. This can devolve to rejecting people they care about. This can lead to promiscuity that hides their vulnerabilities out of fear that others will see through their weaknesses.
4	The Sensationalist - the most practical and materialistic. They love the sensual and moved by the symbolism of items. Also the most introverted and with an aesthetic, particular sense. At the extremes, they either develop a bipolar temperament — seeking extreme highs and extreme lows and being driven by their mood. In the unhealthy case, they are attracted to self-destructive, irresponsible behaviors	The Outsider - they see themselves most unlike others — a uniqueness that is both a blessing and a curse. Eventually shame sets in as they realize they do not know how to be “normal”. They cover their insecurities, and they react strongly to statements about themselves. A fear of rejection may lead them to withdraw completely or to become extremely dependent and wasteful.	Infatuation - Vulnerable and impressionable but aggressive and dynamic. The most romantic and intense. They act on their fantasies, leading to obsessive or possessive behavior. Envy is very apparent. They long to be desirable and this can lead to self-sabotaging behaviors in order to get revenge — to justify hurting them. Turbulent and emotionally unstable.
5	Isolation and Hoarding - they gain independence and separation by reducing their needs and spending. They are true loners and are introverted Extremely resentful of having expectations on them . Emotionally detached and dry. In the unhealthy case, they can become eccentric shut-ins. Prone to paranoia	The Specialist - they engage with others and find a social niche for themselves through their expertise. Interested in complex topics but not social banter. In an unhealthy case, they become unable to relate to others except through the role of their expertise. In the extreme, they express extreme views — antisocial and misanthropic.	This is My Work - they like sharing secret information but they also experience tension between the pursuit and their tendency to withdraw. They can be both emotionally available and emotionally distant. They look for the ideal mate who will not be turned off by their eccentricity. The fantasy can keep them grounded but also make them fetishistic
6	Responsibility - they work hard to build up security through mutual responsibility — a commitment that they expect others will reciprocate. They can use their anxieties to gain allies, but this can devolve to being extremely dependent and panicky. They end up self-sabotaging for fear of losing support. They may also exaggerate dangers or provoke non-existent fights	Generating Support - they handle anxiety by looking to others. They want to fit in and adhere to the system — especially if it has like-minded individuals They can have difficulty working for their own success rather than looking at the group’s dynamics. Indecisive and eventually ambivalent. Can be passive aggressive, and pessimistic. In the extreme, they can become slavishly attached to extreme beliefs	Symbols of Power and Connection - they either develop a display of strength or a mask of sexuality to attract support. They seek a powerful mate to act as their support. More defiant of authority, especially when anxious. More doubting of themselves and others. Erratic and prone to explosive reactions, especially when their insecurities are exposed. They may be prone to sabotaging others or themselves.
7	Getting Mine - determined and energetic, driven to make sure their needs are met. They are materialistic and hedonistic. They avoid dependencies with others. They can feel impatient when their needs are not quickly met. Demanding when frustrated. In the extreme, they can be thoughtless and relentless in the pursuit of their needs. Prone to excessive consumption and self-indulgence	Missing Out - they cultivate a group of “advisors” who share enthusiasms with them to provide stimulation .However, they can feel frustrated at how slow others are. They resent social restriction — especially authority. They tend to be scatter-brained and not fully commit. Friendly but can easily feel trap. In the extreme, they compulsively plan but never commit. Both unsettled and unsettling since they are irresponsible and destructive.	The Neophile - constantly looking for something new. They seek an idealized reality. Magnetized by interesting things and willing to charm those that appeal to their excitement. Their minds move quickly but are also prone to restlessness Can become fickle and avoid commitments — favoring the chase of the romance rather than cultivating a long-term relationship. In an unhealthy case, they can become deviant and self-destructive—especially as the highs lose their potency over time.
8	The Survivor - most no-nonsense kind. Focuses on practical matters. They enjoy ruling their domestic life. Materialistic and seeks symbol of power. Can be prone to workaholism. Avaricious in the sense of being protective of their possessions. This can devolve to being thieves and bullies intent on protecting their interests	Gusto and Camaraderie - they express their intensity through powerful bonds. Greatly values honesty and trust. They tend to surround themselves with predictable friends to avoid rejection. For those in their social circle, they will do anything for them. They also enjoy asserting themselves through debates. In an unhealthy level, this can lead to rejecting friends over disagreements, and bearing grudges for long. It is hard to regain their trust. Ironically, they can also become rogues and con-artists — offering little support for others despite their honeyed words. In the extreme case, they can become antisocial, reckless, and self-destructive.	Taking Charge - quietly intense and charismatic. Passionate about whom they care about. Deeply loving and devoted but tries to assert themselves in the relationship. Can be competitive for the thrill of it. They can be too controlling - demanding loyalty and attention. It is difficult to maintain a relationship with both parties equal. In the extreme, they can completely control their partner and be extremely jealous. Prone to being abusive and vindicative.
9	The Comfort Seeker - pleasant and easygoing, content with simple pleasures. Not ambitious despite their talents. They do not like routines . They can be attached to minor rewards Apathy makes it difficult for them to actually go out to obtain what they want. Instead, they may use substitutes instead. This can lead to them shutting down, being perpetually tired, and addicted	One Happy Family - interested in bringing people together and making peace. They like to be involved but resist having expectations being placed on them. In the case there are expectations on them, they want to make these explicitly. Insecure about their worth and so have difficulty saying no. They end up resisting passive-aggressively. They can become disenchanted from trying to please others. They have trouble setting goals and following through. In the extreme, this leads to resignation, depression, and isolation	Merging - they want to take the energetic qualities of the other types, gravitating to aggressive types. Sassier and angry when they feel their connections with others is threatened. They seek a complete partnership with no distinction between the two halves. They can idealize but also be critical and demanding. They fail to develop any sense of independence. They cling to the other and make them a part of their identity. They feel lost when the fantasy of merging is never met, leading to a simmering anger. They end up either in highly dependent relationships or floundering on their own or becoming a function of past relationships.

• Social Roles

	Social Role
1	The Educator - the person to instill wisdom to the ignorant, although this can spiral to being irritable and expecting others to live up to their high standards.
2	The Confidante - the best friend others seek advice to and share special secrets with, however this can spiral to feeling the need to get closer to someone (i.e., via flattery) or to tout their intimacy with their friends.
3	The Best - the person who must always be outstanding. Seeing themselves as the Best compensates for their insecurities. They find self-esteem by meeting the expectations of others, but these expectations may change.
4	The Special One - the one who isn’t like other people, potentially contrarian and eccentric. They end up depriving themselves of many sources of satisfaction. They end up creating a negative identity as a result of rejecting the positive qualities they share with others.
5	The Expert - they carve a niche for themselves to hide their insecurities. They want to surpass everyone in that niche. At the same time, they are aware of the areas they haven’t mastered especially those that relate to the practical and social aspects of “real life”.
6	The Stalwart - they invest time into their commitments, hoping the sacrifice is paid off with increased support and security from the higher ups. This leads to a sense of insecurity when they wonder if they would still be supported if they stopped.
7	The Energizer - the person who must excite everyone. They become the center of attention and also mischief which begins to evolve to something tiresome for themselves and especially for others. They cannot relate to others and interpret them not keeping up as rejecting them.
8	The Rock - the strong foundation for everyone else. They show their strength but also hide their weakness. They lash out against threats.
9	Nobody Special - they modest person who stays in the background to not inconvenience others. They minimize their hopes and (get others to) focus on others rather than themselves, leading to depression and loneliness.

Links §

• Enneagram - Dynamics and Development

• The Enneagram Institute

• The Wisdom of the Enneagram — The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for the Nine Personality Types by Riso and Hudson

  • Gives more detail on each of the types

• 9types

• Eclectic Energies - Enneagram Test.

  • Personal results (sorted from strongest to weakest, clustered based on how close they are to each other)
    • 5 (both wings but leaning to 5w6) ,
    • 1w9 , 9w1
    • 3w4 , 6w5,
    • 4w5, 8w9, 7w6