Integral Wisdom Activist

There are nine Enneagram types, each with its own motivations, fears, and patterns of behaviour. Here’s a brief outline of each type:

Type 1 – The Perfectionist

Strives for integrity and correctness, can be critical of themselves and others.

Type 2 – The Helper

Nurturing and caring, seeks love and approval by helping others.

Type 3 – The Achiever

Success-oriented, image-conscious, and focused on accomplishments.

Type 4 – The Individualist

Creative, sensitive, and introspective, often longing for deeper meaning.

Type 5 – The Investigator

Analytical, observant, and seeks knowledge and understanding.

Type 6 – The Loyalist

Loyal, responsible, and can be anxious or skeptical.

Type 7 – The Enthusiast

Fun-loving, spontaneous, and seeks new experiences and adventures.

Type 8 – The Challenger

Assertive, protective, and seeks control and independence.

Type 9 – The Peacemaker

Easygoing, agreeable, and seeks harmony and inner peace.

Each type has its own strengths, weaknesses, and growth paths. Understanding your Enneagram type can provide valuable insights into your behaviour and relationships.

It’s not always easy to see yourself in a type right away because we might identify with more than one. What then?

It’s common to resonate with aspects of multiple Enneagram types, especially when you’re first exploring the system. This can happen because we all have a mix of traits and tendencies from different types within us.

If you find yourself identifying with more than one Enneagram type, it might be helpful to consider the core motivations and fears of each type to see which one resonates with you the most deeply. Reflecting on your habitual patterns of behaviour, your inner motivations, and your reactions to stress can also provide clues to your dominant type.

Another approach is to explore the concept of wings in the Enneagram system. Wings are the two types adjacent to your main type on the Enneagram diagram. They influence your main type and can help explain why you might see traits from other types in yourself. For example, if you are a Type 4, you might have influences from Type 3 and Type 5 as your wings.

Remember, the Enneagram is a dynamic system that allows for growth and change over time. It’s a tool for self-awareness and personal development, so it’s okay if you don’t fit neatly into one type right away. Exploring the Enneagram with curiosity and openness will lead to a deeper understanding of yourself and others.