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Why is learning about Enneagram worth my time?
Being able to understand the basic motivations of different personality types can help you communicate with and relate to others. Everyone has innate fears and desires; we may seem different on the surface, but in reality, we are all seeking similar things: connection, understanding, support, and acceptance. When you know a bit about what makes people tick, it can help you relate to and empathize with them.
What makes Enneagram different?
The Nine Enneagram personality types describe individual behavior tendencies, motivations, and desires more deeply and more specifically than other personality frameworks. While each type has distinct differences, there are even more variations within each of them with secondary types (known as "wings"), stress levels, and different levels of maturity. For this reason, the Enneagram is a helpful tool for personal development, counseling, and building your most important relationships.
Enneagram Type 1: Idealist
Type One Overview
Type Ones seek moralistic behavior and reform. They are naturally positive, determined people, with a heart for helping others. They make great lawyers, judges, and social workers.
Perfectionistic
Ethical
Motivated
Basic Desire
To be good and honorable
Basic Fear
Being unethical or immoral
Communication Style
Ones appreciate punctuality, honesty, and being taken seriously. When communicating with a type one, be sure to remain positive and clear, allowing them to share thoughts and ideas.
Wings
Wings are a helpful way to delve deeper into personality. An Enneagram type One with a Two or Nine wing primarily shows the characteristics of a type One, but shares a few with the Nine or Two type, as well. Click to learn more about Enneagram One wings: 1w2 and 1w9.
Type Twos seek love and affection from others. They are emotional-thinkers and hard workers. They make great counselors, nurses, non-profit leaders, and teachers.
Helpful
Generous
Warm-hearted
Basic Desire
To be loved completely
Basic Fear
Being unworthy of love
Communication Style
Twos need attention and encouragement; share ways in which they can offer support while thanking them for their hard work.
Wings
Wings are a helpful way to delve deeper into personality. An Enneagram type Two with a One or Three wing primarily shows the characteristics of a type Two, but shares a few with the One or Three type, as well. Click to learn more about Enneagram Two wings: 2w1 and 2w3.
Type Threes want to achieve great things and receive affirmation from others. They are charismatic and adaptable, preferring to follow a plan of action. They work well as consultants, marketing experts, analysts, and politicians.
Charming
Ambitious
Energetic
Basic Desire
To be worthy and important
Basic Fear
Being insignificant or useless
Communication Style
Threes prefer straightforward, honest communication; help them to feel valued and offer them specific tasks or goals.
Wings
Wings are a helpful way to delve deeper into personality. An Enneagram type Three with a Two or Four wing primarily shows the characteristics of a type Three, but shares a few with the Two or Four type, as well. Click to learn more about Enneagram Three wings: 3w2 and 3w4.
Type Fours seek individuality and authenticity from themselves and others. They are expressive, sensitive souls with a passion for various art forms. They make great writers, designers, actors, and artists.
Creative
Dramatic
Self-aware
Basic Desire
To be authentically themselves
Basic Fear
Having no personal identity
Communication Style
Fours need emotional understanding and recognition of their personal identity; encourage their creativity and allow them space to recharge.
Wings
Wings are a helpful way to delve deeper into personality. An Enneagram type Four with a Three or Five wing primarily shows the characteristics of a type Four, but shares a few with the Three or Five type, as well. Click to learn more about Enneagram Four wings: 4w3 and 4w5.
Type Fives want to feel handy and valuable. They prefer to be by themselves and are excellent deep-thinkers. They make great engineers, scientists, and scholars.
Introspective
Thoughtful
Curious
Basic Desire
To be useful and helpful
Basic Fear
Being incompetent or unskilled
Communication Style
Fives need plenty of time to themselves; appreciate their knowledge, express yourself logically, and ask direct questions.
Wings
Wings are a helpful way to delve deeper into personality. An Enneagram type Five with a Four or Six wing primarily shows the characteristics of a type Five, but shares a few with the Four or Six type, as well. Click to learn more about Enneagram Five wings: 5w4 and 5w6.
Type Sixes seek safety and consistency. They are trustworthy and make reliable decisions. They perform well as bankers, professors, nurses, and consultants.
Loyal
Cautious
Responsible
Basic Desire
To be stable and secure
Basic Fear
Losing their security and support
Communication Style
Sixes need to feel safe to express themselves; be supportive, direct, and appreciative of their logical decision-making.
Wings
Wings are a helpful way to delve deeper into personality. An Enneagram type Six with a Five or Seven wing primarily shows the characteristics of a type Six, but shares a few with the Five or Seven type, as well. Click to learn more about Enneagram Six wings: 6w5 and 6w7.
Type Sevens want to feel like they're living life to the fullest and experiencing all the world has to offer them. They are outgoing and spontaneous with a passion for action. They thrive as travel agents, designers, photographers, and writers.
Adventurous
Fun
Practical
Basic Desire
To be fulfilled and happy
Basic Fear
Missing out on an opportunity or being deprived
Communication Style
Sevens appreciate a positive, open-minded attitude; build a personal connection with them and listen intently to their out-of-the-box ideas.
Wings
Wings are a helpful way to delve deeper into personality. An Enneagram type Seven with a Six or Eight wing primarily shows the characteristics of a type Seven, but shares a few with the Six or Eight type, as well. Click to learn more about Enneagram Seven wings: 7w6 and 7w8.
Type Eights want to feel like they have control of their own fate. They are strong, attention-commanding leaders, skilled in quick, effective decision-making. They excel as lawyers, advisors, directors, and sales experts.
Assertive
Confident
Protective
Basic Desire
To be free, in control, and protected
Basic Fear
Being controlled or hurt
Communication Style
Eights want direct communication from others; be forward, logical, and strong when expressing thoughts and ideas with them.
Wings
Wings are a helpful way to delve deeper into personality. An Enneagram type Eight with a Seven or Nine wing primarily shows the characteristics of a type Eight, but shares a few with the Seven or Nine type, as well. Click to learn more about Enneagram Eight wings: 8w7 and 8w9.
Type Nines seek to feel safe, comfortable, and at peace with themselves. They are adaptable and agreeable teammates, dedicated to considering multiple perspectives. They shine as counselors, doctors, diplomats, and religious workers.
Peaceful
Adaptable
Optimistic
Basic Desire
To be at peace and stable
Basic Fear
Being separated from the world
Communication Style
Nines prefer peaceful interactions; encourage nines to share their own thoughts and listen attentively, offering support and sharing feedback thoughtfully.
Wings
Wings are a helpful way to delve deeper into personality. An Enneagram type Nine with an Eight or One wing primarily shows the characteristics of a type Nine, but shares a few with the Eight or One type, as well. Click to learn more about Enneagram Nine wings: 9w8 and 9w1.