Enneagram Typology

Ex-User (9062) · Mar 29, 2014

Ex-User (8886) · Mar 30, 2014

too long, my minimalistic mind needs something shorter

PmjPmj · Mar 31, 2014

I've had a hard time figuring out my E-type, which apparently makes me a 9.

EyeSeeCold · Apr 2, 2014

Something I've had in the back of my mind for awhile, wondering if it might be interesting, accurate or useful.

Code:

|                      |         Fixation:
|                      | Anger---------Worry---------Ego
|      Rationalization:| 1-------------5-------------3
|          Suppression:| 9-------------7-------------2
|           Expression:| 8-------------6-------------4

Types 2, 3 and 4 are the Ego fixation types.

2 suppresses its own ego for that of others which gives 2 its self-sacrificing themes. A healthy 2 helps/supports other people who truly need it, an unhealthy 2 imposes its "kindness" to take advantage of people and to feel good about him/herself.

4 expresses its own ego which puts originality and pride at the forefront of its ideals. A healthy 4 channels its originality into creative works of art or endeavors and promotes innovation and individuality. An unhealthy 4 loses itself in itself, through fantasy and conceit, and boosts itself up while/by putting others down.

3 rationalizes its ego making the 3 strive for practical achievements and respectable prestige in life. A healthy 3 motivates others with its own drive for success and encourages productive competition. An unhealthy 3 is adversely contrary and antagonistic to its social peers while being a slave to that same society's sense of worth/value.

Types 5, 7 and 6 are the Worry fixated types.

6 expresses worry making 6 foremost the openly concerned type. A healthy 6 promotes consensus problem solving, balances skepticism and practicality, and is reasonably protective. An unhealthy 6 mixes obsession, possessiveness, and defensiveness, is irrationally distrustful, and overly conformist to authority figures/friends/partners(or rebellious if no social support).

7 suppresses worry making it the embodiment of optimism. A healthy 7 exudes positivity and enthusiasm and instills it in others, turns focus to meaningful experiences in life, and lives for the moment rather than the bygone past & speculative future. An unhealthy 7 indulges in substances and other escapist activities, is reckless and self-destructive, and rejects responsibility/acceptance of its life situation.

5 rationalizes worry giving it its explanatory nature. A healthy 5 investigates issues, promotes rationality among peers, and lends out its expertise. An unhealthy 5 intellectualizes emotional, social and psychological conflicts, and relies on self-formed biases about the world rather than actual experience, and avoids accountability through invocation of outside authority.

Types 1, 8, and 9 are fixated the most on Anger.

1 rationalizes anger making it the righteous indignation type. A healthy 1 strives for justice and restitution, promotes adherence to values and laws, and cultivates a sense of character. An unhealthy 1 is intolerant and dogmatic, becomes obsessed with revenge, sanctifies itself & damns others.

8 expresses anger which gives it an atmosphere of intensity. A healthy 8 seeks and embodies honesty / candidness, brings attention to important issues as they arise, and instills a sense of courage through its own assurance and willfulness. An unhealthy 8 terrorizes others in its territory with force/intimidation, controls through material power and expels its rage upon the world verbally/physically.

9 suppresses anger which is the source of its nonchalant themes. A healthy 9 promotes unity and equal recognition, upholds a sense of modesty and restraint, and extinguishes aroused situations & disarms hostility. An unhealthy 9 acts with passive aggression, denies itself and others of authenticity, and avoids taking sides out of fear of disruption or personal disharmony.

The Gopher · Apr 2, 2014

"An unhealthy 5 intellectualizes emotional, social and psychological conflicts, and relies on self-formed biases about the world rather than actual experience, and avoids accountability through invocation of outside authority."

*giggle* Ahh poor people. *hug*

Enneagram Typology

Ex-User (9062)

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PmjPmj

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EyeSeeCold

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The Gopher

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