THE
ENNEAGRAM
What
is Your Type?
The
star-shaped Enneagram (Greek for "nine" and "drawing")
groups human emotions and behavior—positive and negative –into
nine personality types. According to the Enneagram theory, personality
develops as a result of a unique combination of genetics, cultural influence,
family and childhood experience, and spiritual growth inclination..
TYPE
1 – The Perfectionist/Reformer: I like to do what's right. Strong
standards of right and wrong, correcting things, strong inner critic,
likes order, hard worker, serious, responsible, thorough, idealistic,
black/white thinking, good student, likes to improve, tends to be inflexible,
controlled, puts fun last, repressed anger, forgives others easily if
one admits wrong, sensitive to criticism, fair, appreciates rules and
clear guidelines. Responsible, self-motivated, ethical, workaholic
TYPE
2 – The Giver/Pleaser: I like to give and be
appreciated. People
and relationships are very important, flatters, makes themselves indispensable
to others, alters personality to give special attention, not aware of
own needs, wants praise and affection, seductive, can be manipulative,
likes to make important people happy and successful, other-oriented,
indirect, jealous, cheerful, often dresses colorfully, upbeat, hurt/angry
if not appreciated, territorial, vivacious
TYPE
3 – The Achiever/Success Driver: I like to accomplish,
and win. Task,
action and result-oriented, competitive, winning image and success very
important, avoids feelings, fast and efficient, wants recognition, busy,
in charge, likes to be number one, materialistic, dresses well, positive,
work-addicted, supports others success if not in direct competition,
impatient, clear goals, chameleon, has a hard time just 'being', rejecting
of people who don't
'fit' into their goals
TYPE
4 – The Romantic/Individualist: I value individuality,
creativity and beauty. Focus
on what is missing and longs for that, dramatic, envious, jealous, poetic,
prone toward melancholy, feels abandoned easily, wants lots of praise,
intensified feelings, loves beauty, dresses uniquely, sensitive, push-pull
in relationships, appreciates art, likes emotional depth, loves positive
attention, sensitive to criticism, accepts suffering as part of life,
crisis prone, empathetic
TYPE
5 – The Thinker/Observer: I value knowledge and
information. Loves
information and knowledge, observes well, analytical, wants objective
truth, detached, private person, takes time to get close, easily feels
intruded on, uses few but precise words, often invisible, can feel socially
awkward, compartmentalizes, studies in depth, limits personal needs,
tends to avoid small talk, likes to know things in advance, introverted,
often loner, independent, bright
TYPE
6 – The Questioner/Loyalist: I want to know the truth
below the surface and prepare for the future. Natural
detectives, security and safety conscious, prepared for potential danger,
skeptical, takes time to research. Phobic type 6 more cautious, fearful
and indirect; counterphobic 6 more challenging and adventurous; tests
to build trust then very loyal, likes consistency and fairness, authority
issues, support underdog, asks questions, researches things, anxious,
highly values groups, friendships and social causes, empathetic, relationship-oriented
TYPE
7 – The Optimist/Epicure: I just want to have fun—cut
the heavy stuff. Plans
for fun, sees the bright side of life, loves options, avoids heavy
commitment, gets distracted easily, denies pain, mentally very creative,
networker, Renaissance person, loves change and newness, social, humorous,
adventurous, lively, speedy, synthesizes different ideas, hates negativity,
starter but not necessarily finisher, likes excitement, can change
subject, easily rationalizes, entertaining, guilt-free
TYPE
8 – Director/Challenger: I'm in charge and in
control of the situation. Controls
people and environment, "do it" person, impulsive, impatient, excessive,
very energetic, strong, lusty, expresses anger easily, protects friends,
avoids feels of fear and insecurity, generous to those they care about,
intense, bravado but softer underneath, supports strength in others,
expects others to be direct, sometimes sleep less than others, confronted
parents as children, inspiring, empowering
TYPE
9 – The Peacemaker/Mediator: I like to create peace and harmony. Easygoing
on outside, avoids conflict, likes to be even-tempered, merges with
other's agenda, avoids self-goals, accepting of others, sees all points
of views, innocent, anger repressed but can "blow", stubborn, patient,
can't say no, indecisive, likes comfort and repetitive habits, mediator
for other'' conflicts, indirect, procrastinates, gets along with people,
easily-used, adaptable
