The enneagram describes nine basic archetypes of human personality (types 1 through 9), strategies used by people to cope with challenges and difficulties. The type is first developed in early childhood as our core personality interacts with a broken world and discovers that more is needed for survival. Because the type is understood as stemming from one’s basic motivations, a) your type will never change, and b) you cannot have more than one type.

This is the emotional habit or the “vice” of each type, a basic motivation stemming from one’s original wound. For example, the passion / vice of the type 5 is “avarice,” meaning the type 5 is afraid there “is not enough.”

This is a type’s justification for avoiding the hard work of change related to their passion. If the type 5’s passion is avarice, then the type 5’s fixation is stinginess — avoiding giving anything away to compensate for the fear of not having enough.

The wound does not ascribe blame to parents, family, friends, or other influences in a person’s early life, it merely describes a narrative the type experiences and adopts early on. For example, a type 3 often felt that their performance was the only thing that mattered, and thus harmed their ability to love themselves and others.

Also called an “Open Point”. These are used by a type to adopt qualities or behaviors that their type lacks and may be challenging for that type. However, because they are in a place of security they have the ability to draw on qualities of their growth line. The open point often balances out the primary coping mechanisms of the type. For example, the high-strung type 1, in security, learns to relax and have fun as they draw from type 7.

Also called a “Stress Point”. These are used by a type to adopt qualities or behaviors they lack when under stress. They are adaptive qualities that help the type under stress, but the behaviors usually draw from the less desirable qualities of the other type. For example, in stress, type 2 goes to 8 in order to borrow aggressiveness in seeking a stronger emotional bond.

Groups of three types on the enneagram that hold something in common. There are three types of triads:

Centers of Intelligence: describes how the types in that triad process information and experience (Body/Gut Triad processes by instinct [8, 9, 1]; Heart Triad processes through emotions [2, 3, 4]; Head triad process in their intellect [5, 6, 7])

Hornevian Type: describes how the types in that triad solve conflict (asserting [8, 7, 3], withdrawing [5, 4, 9], and complying [1, 2, 6])

Harmonic Pattern: describes how the types in that triad handle their wants being frustrated (maintaining a positive outlook [7, 9, 2]; displaying competency [1, 3, 5]; reacting against [4, 6, 8])

A type is often influenced by the adjacent numbers on either side of the enneagram. They can be influenced by both sides at different types, but most of the time draw from one main side. These traits can balance out some of the more extreme parts of a type’s basic motivations. Two people with the same core motivation (the same type) can look very different depending on their wing. For example, a type 6 can have a 5-wing or a 7-wing.

Triad: Body/Gut (anger is externalized)
Essential Quality: Strength
Passion: Lust for Intensity
Basic Desire: To protect themselves (looks like “being against”)
Basic Fear: of being controlled or harmed
Fixation: Vengeance / objectification (lose sense of the humanity of those around them [ex: see someone as their role, not as a person] in order to correct perceived wrongs, injustices, or power imbalances)
Virtue: Innocence (awakened in the midst of vulnerability)
Integration / Growth: Type 2 (show up as caring, generous, and loving)
Disintegration / Stress: Type 5 (withdraw, even less connected to their emotions, become uncompromising)
Wings: 7 (outgoing, energetic, fun, impulsive, ambitious, sometimes reckless);
9 (supportive, modest, tend to play a strong peacemaking role, approachable and open to cooperation over competition)

8s are often forged in environments where they felt they had to abandon or forget their childlike innocence early in order to stand up for themselves (and possibly for others) in order to survive. This leads to the constant question: can I trust you with me? They prefer the unvarnished truth from others, and prefer others challenge them right back (which tends to build trust with an 8). 8s are inherently aggressive, and build trust by pushing and “sparring” with others to see if the others can handle it. However, their antagonism can unintentionally sabotage their relationships. They tend to forget that they are not invincible or “super-human;” need reminding that moderation is a virtue, not a restraining order. They tend to identify with victims of injustice or unfairness and rush to their aid, though they tend to be more dualistic thinkers of “right vs wrong” than a more nuanced approach. However, as they grow in health, this can lead to them expressing their generosity and care towards others. As they work toward integration, 8s reclaim the innocence they gave away in childhood and learn to trust others, to show up as caring, generous, and loving.

Triad: Body/Gut (anger is repressed/suppressed)
Essential Quality: Unity, wholeness
Passion: Sloth (lethargic, self-forgetting apathy to their own needs and desires)
Basic Desire: Peace of mind, wholeness
Basic Fear: loss, separation, fragmentation
Fixation: Indolence / Ruminating (lethargy; avoiding / withdrawing from the world, avoiding their own inner struggles, avoid drawing attention to themselves; avoiding conflict at all costs)
Virtue: Action (confident and active engagement with others; “leaning in” to love all)
Integration / Growth: Type 3 (more goal-oriented, decisive)
Disintegration / Stress: Type 6 (become overcommitted, worried, rigid, wary of others, and anxious, and can’t figure out why)
Wings: 8 (more assertive, ability to see through conflict with clarity and compromise for constructive ends); 1 (more detail-oriented, follow ethical convictions more tightly, firmer with conscience and principles)

9s were often overlooked or neglected as children, and felt unimportant or “lost.” They were ignored or attacked for having needs or for expressing themselves (particularly anger) and decided to, while keeping a low profile, focus on the needs and experiences of others. They have “fallen asleep” to their anger, and so they are often very disconnected, and have the lowest energy of any type on the enneagram. They avoid asserting their preferences in order to avoid creating conflict, which they avoid at all costs, often by “numbing out” through addictive behaviors (a cheap imitation of the inner peace for which they desperately long), by retreating to their “inner sanctum”, or by “merging” with those around them. They can see everyone’s point of view, which makes them excellent mediators, but they also see all of them as equally valid, which makes them indecisive and prone to the aforementioned “merging”. As 9s work toward integration, they awaken to themselves and take action, leaning in towards others and expressing their own preferences, even as they seek to make peace with all.

Triad: Body/Gut (anger is internalized)
Essential Quality: Goodness, Sacredness
Passion: Anger
Basic Desire: To protect themselves; to be good
Basic Fear: Being bad, corrupt
Fixation: Resentment, Judging (they have a hard time seeing the goodness in what is)
Virtue: Serenity (accepting the world / people for what it is / they are)
Integration / Growth: Type 7 (loosen up and allow themselves to be imperfect-yet-growing people, become playful with their imaginations and dreams; focus on what is right in the world rather than what is wrong)
Disintegration / Stress: Type 4 (come to believe they’re the only ones who understand excellence, resentment towards others grows and are more sensitive to criticism)
Wings: 9 (drive for perfection is to reconcile all things; more detached, introverted, and relaxed, and idealistic; tend to procrastinate more out of fear of getting it wrong); 2 (their drive for excellence is a gift for enabling the integrity of others; more extroverted, warm, helpful, and empathetic; tend to talk more and try to accomplish too much)

Type 1s never felt good enough as children, and so became obsessed with not making mistakes to avoid condemnation, reinforcing the idea that they are somehow inherently corrupt. And so, when the type 1 is about four years old, they “fire their parents.” The “rules” are very important to 1s (even though these rules are entirely self-created), but everywhere they look someone is breaking those rules and is getting away with it. But because anger is among those things that are not “good” to express, they push their anger down inside where it sits just below the surface as simmering resentment that expresses itself in condescension towards first themselves, and then towards others. 1s have a merciless inner critic that never lets up. They hold themselves to a higher standard than everyone else, which is saying something, because their standard for everyone else is quite high, and so their voice tends to come out towards others (who are not privy to the intensity of their inner critic) as judgmental criticism. However, without type 1s we’d never get anything done, let alone with excellence; they have a strong internal moral compass and will stand for truth even when it’s unpopular. They are idealists, believing a better world is possible, and so as God works in them toward integration, the virtue of serenity can grow, modeling a peaceful integrity and goodness.

Triad: Heart (shame of having needs is avoided by focusing on others)
Essential Quality: Love, Sweetness
Passion: Pride (false humility; focusing all their attention on others while giving the impression they have no needs of their own; that they alone are indispensable; fueled by the terror of rejection)
Basic Desire: To feel love
Basic Fear: Being unlovable or unloved for who they are; being rejected
Fixation: Flattery / Ingratiation (reflecting the threat response of fawning; seeking love-as-approval; imposing needs on others so they can fix them)
Virtue: Humility (take ownership of themselves for who they are from a place of strength and joy)
Integration / Growth: Type 4 (reassert themselves in self-differentiation; they love themselves as they love others, and engage in more creative endeavors to bring joy; can see the good in themselves)
Disintegration / Stress: Type 8 (become demanding and controlling, either directly or by manipulation; can be come vengeful)
Wings: 1 (want to be seen as dependable and responsible, doing things the right way; tend to be very self-critical, but with clearer boundaries), 3 (tend to be more ambitious and image-conscious; tend to be more concerned about connections and relationships than the 1w, and also more confident; success is almost as important as being loved)

As children, 2s received the message that expressing their own needs (or even having them) will lead to rejection. 2s (unconsciously) need to be needed, to jump on a white horse to save those they deem weaker and in need … but can’t imagine letting others help them when the situation is reversed. They tend to take on nurturing roles, yet spend so much time focused on the needs of others that they can’t always articulate what their own needs are. Admitting their own needs brings out shame, and so they give of themselves until there is nothing left (a la Shel Silverstein’s tragic story, “The Giving Tree”). The help they offer others in their neutral or low sides comes with strings attached — they want love and stated appreciation for their gift, and so the vice of pride is revealed: their self esteem is tied to the way others recognize them as being helpful. They have a sense for the people in the room that have needs and what those needs are, but also tend to assume that others have the same sense for them. This means they tend to attach their own identity to the identities of others and need to learn self-differentiation and healthy boundaries in order to take care of themselves as much as they take care of others. Because of their empathy, their optimism, and their enthusiasm for others, they are very good at building community … but not good at receiving criticism.

Triad: Heart (shame is repressed by focusing on productivity)
Essential Quality: Value
Passion: Deceit (Vanity)
Basic Desire: To be valuable
Basic Fear: Of being worthless or without inherent value
Fixation: Self-Deception
Virtue: Authenticity (Truthfulness / Integrity / Veracity; sincere warmth, genuine concern, truthful integrity)
Integration / Growth: Type 6 (move away from focus on themselves and their curated self-portrayals and work towards security for their whole community)
Disintegration / Stress: Type 9 (tend towards unhealthy manipulation by giving up their goals as a way of making peace without feeling they’ve “lost”, a concession that is obviously disingenuous to everyone but the 3)
Wings: 2 (tend to be exceptionally charming, and very present socially and emotionally, but also tend to want to be the “star of the show”), 4 (tend to be very accomplished, and very hard workers, but have a strong inner dissonance about their lack of authenticity)

3s, at an early age, discovered that they liked making those in charge of them happy, but that it took setting aside their own identities and feelings in order to do that all the time. In other words, they hold firmly to the belief that “you are what you do.” 3s tend to be driven by what looks best to those around them (less by conviction and more by efficiency), which means they tend to “do” feelings more than “have” feelings and are the least in touch with feelings of all the types on the enneagram. Their own feelings are a mystery to them, and are buried deep inside. As a result, 3s can read a room and, like a chameleon, morph themselves into whatever is needed in order to be the most successful, most interesting, most important person there. However, it’s all a performance. As such, the passion of a 3 is deceit, because they ultimately deceive themselves as they pragmatically adopt any posture, opinion, or role required to achieve the success they believe will make them loved. Unique to 3s in our setting is that American culture tends to strongly look up to 3s and their image of success; our culture is prone to enabling their darker sides while simultaneously criticizing their perceived lack of authenticity or even narcissism. As 3s grow toward integration, however, they begin to release the need to prove themselves and become more self-aware. They take on genuine (rather than performed) concern for those around them, regardless of whether those people can further their goals. They stop performing a role and lean into their true selves, their desires, needs, and preferences.

Triad: Heart (shame is directed inward)
Essential Quality: Authenticity / Identity / Depth
Passion: Envy (desiring what others possess, namely happiness, self-assurance, and a sense of comfort; note: this is not jealousy, which occurs when we feel like something we already have is at risk of being lost)
Basic Desire: to be unique, significant; to matter; to belong
Basic Fear: Having no identity or significance
Fixation: Melancholy / Fantasizing
Virtue: Balance (kindness, equanimity – to experience their feelings but for those to not define who they are)
Integration / Growth: Type 1 (more disciplined, with better boundaries and structure in their relationships and emotions)
Disintegration / Stress: Type 2 (appeal to toxic emotional fusion with others to draw the attention they desire)
Wings: 3 (allow pain to drive them into creative vocations where success points to their exceptionalism or uniqueness), 5 (more withdrawn, tend toward esoteric or imaginative pursuits to explore who they wish to become)

Type 4s, early on, felt misunderstood or simply “different” than everyone around them, including family, friends, and peers; they felt like “resident aliens,” so to speak. This led to feelings of disconnect, distance from others, or even abandonment. They often sought to make a place for themselves by focusing on their difference and uniqueness, which usually backfired on their true desire, which was to belong without conforming to social norms. In fact, the vice of the 4 is envy, as they paradoxically desire total uniqueness (to be exceptional) and also the self-assurance, happiness, and comfort they perceive in others. 4s don’t have feelings, they are their feelings, and tend to share them constantly. Because their identity is tied directly to their feelings, a 4’s identity is constantly shifting. This leads to constant dissatisfaction, desiring the unavailable. It is no surprise that they tend toward melancholy, angst, fantasizing, and deep introspection; they tend to prefer taking emotion and amplifying or intensifying it, which can lead to feelings of overwhelm. This, however, also leads them to be some of the most creative people on the enneagram, and many 4s are artists of wide variety. As 4s move toward integration, 4s discover balance and equanimity, not allowing themselves to be carried away by every emotional surge, but instead resting in composure, even-minded and clear.

Triad: Head (fear internalized)
Essential Quality: Clarity, knowledge
Passion: Avarice (hoarding of time, energy, and resources)
Basic Desire: to feel competent, to uncover the essence of truth
Basic Fear: to feel useless, to be incompetent
Fixation: Retention, stinginess, detaching (to hang on and not give)
Virtue: Non-Attachment (Objectivity and differentiation that leads to generosity)
Integration / Growth: Type 8 (become more spontaneous, outspoken, and physically present; tends to look dramatically different than their average state of quiet reserve)
Disintegration / Stress: Type 7 (cling more tightly to things, becoming frivolous, disorganized, and distracted)
Wings: 4 (more creative, sensitive, empathetic, and also more self-absorbed; can be eccentric; often more tender with themselves and less guarded with their emotions around others), 6 (more anxious, cautious, and skeptical, but also more loyal, relational, and social; live more in their minds and tend to question authority and status quo)

As children, 5s had a significant relationship or environment that was either emotionally overwhelming (even intrusive or engulfing) or emotionally distant (lacking affection), and so they retreat from their bodies and emotions into their minds to work out those emotions — and everything else — in their own time, on their own. 5s experience the world as intrusive and overwhelming, a place where demand always outweighs supply. To feel secure in such a fearful world, they actively gather information and knowledge, and are thus quiet observers of the world around them, from a distance rather than by participating. Independent, naturally curious, and cerebral, 5s can be perceived as aloof and emotionally detached. 5s do excel at remaining objective, even if they are invested in a particular outcome. However, because they insist on self-sufficient autonomy, they tend to believe their resources (both inner and outer) are very limited, and so they hoard their energy, their time, and their resources to themselves, protecting what little they have rather than trying to acquire more. Following social interactions, they tend to need much longer periods of time to themselves in order to recharge than other types, requiring significant personal space (and so they rarely initiate social interactions). Under significant stress, they paradoxically become scattered, gluttonous, and even more withdrawn. However, as God works on them and with them, they grow to trust their feelings as information and even express those emotions in the moment, rather than later. Furthermore, they learn to trust in the God of mystery and abundance.

Triad: Head (fear externalized / seek security externally)
Essential Quality: steadfastness
Passion: Fear and Anxiety (fear arises in response to an evident threat; anxiety arises in response to a threat that may or may not exist)
Basic Desire: to feel secure; to have support or guidance
Basic Fear: of being without support or guidance
Fixation: Worrying, Cowardice
Virtue: Faith, Courage (trusting in God to lead them, trusting themselves to make good decisions despite danger)
Versions: Phobic (reaction to fear is to freeze — reactive) and Counterphobic (reaction to fear is to attack — proactive)
Integration / Growth: Type 9 (stop disaster projecting and become less anxious; tend to be at peace, even relax)
Disintegration / Stress: Type 3 (tend to lean into workaholism, pursuing resources to make themselves feel more secure, yet also tend to avoid taking risks)
Wings: 5 (more introverted, self-controlled, and cerebral; tend to over-analyze and protect their privacy), 7 (tend to be adventuresome and animated; more willing to take risks; tend to be much  more extroverted)

When they were children, 6s discovered quickly that the world is a dangerous and uncertain place because they grew up in somewhat unstable or challenging situations. This led them to feel unsafe, leading them to attach themselves more closely to authority figures who could give them some semblance of security. Even in moments of security, 6s see the world as a place where disaster can strike at any moment, and often spend large amounts of time imagining worst case scenarios (called “disaster-projecting”). As such, they have a strong need for security, consistency, order, plans, and rules. Because they never learned to trust their own internal guidance and thus lack confidence (and even doubt their ability to make good decisions), they tend to question everything to make sure all possible outcomes have been accounted for, making them phenomenal troubleshooters. On the other hand, decision-making is difficult because they end up in “analysis-paralysis,” stuck questioning which choice has the best outcome. 6s strongly value community, and are very dependable. Because fear is their underlaying vice, 6 is the only type on the enneagram with two distinct versions. Phobic 6s react to fear by freezing or even flopping, relying more on authorities and those in power, seeking to obey the rules. Counterphobic 6s, on the other hand, react to their fear by attacking it. Since they seek to conquer the source of their fear, they tend to be wary of authority figures. When 6s are under stress, they tend to project an air of competency, yet avoid taking risks to do things they don’t think they can do successfully. However, as God does the work of transformation, 6s begin to calm down, releasing their fear and trusting in God’s higher power to care for them in all situations. While 6s in health must first lean towards courage (acting despite their fears), their true virtue is faith, which requires, not certainty, but rather to trust in the God who Saves.

Triad: Head (fear ignored)
Essential Quality: Joy
Passion: Gluttony (overindulgence in whatever makes them most happy)
Basic Desire: to be happy
Basic Fear: deprivation; of being trapped in pain (especially emotional / internal pain)
Fixation: Planning; Anticipation (always looking to the next thing rather than living in the present)
Virtue: Sobriety (temperance, moderation, slowing down to be present in the “now”; taming the adventures to also live into ordinary life)
Integration / Growth: Type 5 (they stop consuming and start contributing, finally doing the hard inward work of meaning and purpose)
Disintegration / Stress: Type 1 (become pessimistic, judgmental, and argumentative, blaming others for their problems)
Wings: 6 (tend to be more settled, spending more time on their flights of fancy; more sensitive and more anxious, but tend to be very charming), 8 (tend to be more competitive, bold, and aggressive; they tend to assert their agenda more, and tend to work more towards the happiness of others)

As children, 7s had experiences that overwhelmed them in which they also felt like they had no support or had been abandoned. They began to believe that they were on their own without anyone to care for them, and so they decided to do it themselves. They then used their minds to create a sort of “neverland” in order to escape feelings of pain or discomfort. 7s are inherently curious, spontaneous, and seemingly care-free, but this is also the strategy they use to cover up their longing for a pain-free life. They have decided that feeling pain is a choice, and so in their fear of it they choose not to feel it, but rather attempt to think their way out of it. Their curiosity can also get them in trouble, because the grass is not always greener on the other side. The abundant positivity of the 7 can be contagious to others, and they are excellent at “reframing,” recasting bad or painful situations into a positive light. They are often commitment-phobic, as it would limit their options, and tend to be vulnerable to addictions, particularly those that appeal to the mind. They savor anticipation and so they are dreamers and initiators, skills grown in their perpetual retreat from pain, yet tend to struggle with managing or maintaining. As such, their vice is gluttony, the perpetual pursuit of positive feelings and experiences in their escape from fear. As God transforms them, 7s begin to calm down, doing the hard work of living in the present moment and in the ordinary, learning to steward their suffering and embrace the full range of human emotions, including their pain. They begin to stop consuming and instead contribute towards their own good and the good of others, leaning into the knowledge and experience that God will take care of them.

Hosted by author, speaker, counselor, and former Anglican Priest Ian Morgan Cron, Typology features interviews with recognized Enneagram leaders from every sphere of life, including renowned Enneagram teachers, bestselling authors, psychologists, theologians, artists, business leaders, neuroscientists, and others who are using the Enneagram as a path for personal transformation.

The Enneagram Institute, created in 1997 by the late Don Richard Riso and by Russ Hudson, was formed to further research and development of the Enneagram, one of the most powerful and insightful tools for understanding ourselves and others. This is a website full of resources, including several enneagram inventories. Of note, there are lengthy descriptions of each type, as well as helpful descriptions of each type in relationship with one another.

This is a helpful app for referencing details about enneagram types and themes, and also includes access to an enneagram inventory. The app is free to download, but for full functionality be prepared to spend around $4 in-app.

9 songs for the 9 uniquely beautiful enneagram types, from the Atlas: II song series by Sleeping at Last. Includes three songs for the three intelligence centers of the enneagram: Body, Heart, and Mind.

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In The Path Between Us, Suzanne Stabile, 

• explains the nine Enneagram types and how they behave and experience relationships
• guides you into deeper insights about yourself, your type, and others’ personalities, and
• invites you to have healthier, more life-giving relationships through the wisdom of the Enneagram.

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The ancient symbol of the Enneagram has become one of today’s most popular systems for self-understanding, based on nine distinct personality types. Now, two of the world’s foremost Enneagram authorities introduce a powerful new way to use the Enneagram as a tool for personal transformation and development. Whatever your spiritual background, the Enneagram shows how you can overcome your inner barriers, realize your unique gifts and strengths, and discover your deepest direction in life.

These are Forty-Day daily devotions based on and targeted to the unique experiences, wisdom, lessons, and challenges of each of the nine enneagram types. They are intended for learning, for spiritual reflection, and for prayerful discernment for those seeking for God to transform them. Each includes journaling prompts, scripture references, and prayers for your unique type.

Do you ever feel baffled by the person sleeping beside you? What if your spouse came with an instruction manual? Beth and Jeff McCord, founders of Your Enneagram Coach, have helped over 250,000 people discover their unique personality type and apply that knowledge to their relationships.

Becoming Us pulls back the curtain on marriage and weaves the Enneagram through the lense of the Gospel to reveal why you and your spouse behave in different ways.

The most fundamental guide to the Enneagram ever offered, this book features effective self-tests to determine simply and accurately what your personality type is. Daniels and Price provide step-by-step instructions for taking inventory of how you think, what you feel, and what you experience. They then guide you in your discovery of what your type means for your personal well-being and your relationships with others, and they show you how to maximize your inherent strengths. Brimming with empowering information for each of the nine personality types—Perfectionist, Giver, Performer, Romantic, Observer, Loyal Skeptic, Epicure, Protector, and Mediator—this one-of-a-kind book equips you with all the tools you need to dramatically enhance your quality of life.

Abby is a a certified enneagram coach and teacher, and has been working with the enneagram for more than 10 years. She is ordained in the Evangelical Covenant Church and currently serves in Kansas as a hospice chaplain.

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