Welcome to the Enneagram 

Affable and easy-going, focused on harmony and avoiding conflict. They often neglect their own anger or desires to maintain peace but can become passive-aggressive when unacknowledged anger surfaces. Nines have difficulty saying no or asserting themselves while striving to get along with others.

Oriented toward strength and power, readily engaging in conflict and expressing anger. Focused on order and the big picture, they have big energy that can intimidate others. Generous and protective leaders, they may struggle with vulnerability and underestimate their impact on those around them.

Energetic, optimistic, and fast-paced, focusing on fun, options, and planning. Enthusiastic and social, they avoid uncomfortable emotions like sadness or anxiety by reframing negatives into positives. Their challenges include managing difficult emotions, addressing conflict in relationships, and maintaining focus on one thing at a time.

Vigilant and analytical, often called The Devil’s Advocate due to their rebellious streak and authority issues. They prepare for threats by being either fearful (phobic) or intimidating (counter-phobic). Loyal and good at troubleshooting, they can struggle with paranoia and indecision while seeking safety and security.

View the world in terms of right and wrong, striving to improve things and correct errors. With a strong internal critic, they can be judgmental of themselves and others, often offering corrections to help. They typically conform to rules, embodying high integrity as idealistic reformers. However, this dedication also presents challenges in managing their anger and self-criticism.

Seek rapport and connection with people. They often give strategically, fearing to ask for their own needs, and use giving to feel important and invite others to meet their unspoken needs. They are friendly, upbeat, generous, empathic, but can overgive and lose touch with their own feelings.

Tend to view the world through tasks, goals, and achieving success, focusing on being perceived as successful and productive. They organize their lives around objectives and excel at aligning with cultural ideals of achievement. Prioritizing doing over feeling, they struggle to slow down and connect with their emotions, often focusing on efficiency over authenticity.

Value authenticity, have an artistic sensibility, and are comfortable with a wide range of emotions, including pain. They focus on their inner world, connections, and aesthetics, valuing depth and genuine emotional expression in relationships. Idealistic and creative, they can over-identify with their feelings and sometimes get caught up in longing, melancholy, or the past.

Introverted and emotionally reserved, focusing on intellectual pursuits and maintaining boundaries to protect their energy. Sensitive to intrusion, they often withdraw to a safe space but can become overly boundaried. They struggle with sharing themselves in relationships and fear being drained by others.