Enneagram Types
Type 1: The Reformer
The Perfectionist
Ethical, dedicated and reliable, Ones are motivated by a desire to live the right way, improve the world, and avoid fault and blame.
Characteristics
- • Conscientious and ethical
- • Purposeful and self-controlled
- • Perfectionistic and critical
- • Principled and orderly
- • Improvement-oriented
Strengths
- ✦ Honest and ethical
- ✦ Reliable and responsible
- ✦ Improvement-oriented
- ✦ Self-disciplined
- ✦ Fair-minded
Type 2: The Helper
The Giver
Warm, caring and giving, Twos are motivated by a need to be loved and needed, and to avoid acknowledging their own needs.
Characteristics
- • Empathetic and warm
- • People-pleasing and generous
- • Possessive and demonstrative
- • Caring and interpersonal
- • Supportive
Strengths
- ✦ Caring and nurturing
- ✦ Emotionally intuitive
- ✦ Supportive and giving
- ✦ Relationship-oriented
- ✦ Empathetic
Type 3: The Achiever
The Performer
Success-oriented, pragmatic and adaptable, Threes are motivated by a need to be successful and to avoid failure.
Characteristics
- • Ambitious and driven
- • Image-conscious and adaptable
- • Excelling and efficient
- • Goal-oriented
- • Self-assured
Strengths
- ✦ Ambitious and self-assured
- ✦ Adaptable and energetic
- ✦ Competent and efficient
- ✦ Goal-oriented
- ✦ Practical
Type 4: The Individualist
The Romantic
Creative, sensitive and withdrawn, Fours are motivated by a need to be unique, express themselves and avoid being ordinary.
Characteristics
- • Expressive and creative
- • Self-aware and reserved
- • Sensitive and emotional
- • Authentic and introspective
- • Individualistic
Strengths
- ✦ Creative and expressive
- ✦ Emotionally honest
- ✦ Self-aware and introspective
- ✦ Compassionate toward suffering
- ✦ Authentic
Type 5: The Investigator
The Observer
Perceptive, innovative and isolated, Fives are motivated by a need to gain knowledge, conserve energy and avoid relying on others.
Characteristics
- • Analytical and perceptive
- • Private and detached
- • Innovative and insightful
- • Cerebral and knowledgeable
- • Independent
Strengths
- ✦ Analytical and perceptive
- ✦ Knowledgeable and innovative
- ✦ Independent and self-sufficient
- ✦ Objective and calm
- ✦ Insightful
Type 6: The Loyalist
The Questioner
Committed, security-oriented and engaging, Sixes are motivated by fear and the need for security.
Characteristics
- • Loyal and committed
- • Anxious and suspicious
- • Responsible and trustworthy
- • Questioning and doubting
- • Security-oriented
Strengths
- ✦ Loyal and committed
- ✦ Responsible and hardworking
- ✦ Anticipative of problems
- ✦ Cooperative and supportive
- ✦ Trustworthy
Type 7: The Enthusiast
The Epicure
Busy, fun-loving and spontaneous, Sevens are motivated by a need to be happy, plan stimulating experiences and avoid pain.
Characteristics
- • Enthusiastic and optimistic
- • Versatile and spontaneous
- • Scattered and distractible
- • Adventure-seeking
- • Future-oriented
Strengths
- ✦ Enthusiastic and optimistic
- ✦ Versatile and spontaneous
- ✦ Quick-thinking and productive
- ✦ Adventurous
- ✦ Fun-loving
Type 8: The Challenger
The Protector
Powerful, dominating and self-confident, Eights are motivated by a need to be strong and avoid vulnerability.
Characteristics
- • Assertive and powerful
- • Self-confident and decisive
- • Protective and resourceful
- • Confrontational and direct
- • Independent
Strengths
- ✦ Strong and protective
- ✦ Decisive and assertive
- ✦ Direct and honest
- ✦ Resourceful and action-oriented
- ✦ Justice-seeking
Type 9: The Peacemaker
The Mediator
Easygoing, self-effacing and receptive, Nines are motivated by a need to keep the peace, merge with others and avoid conflict.
Characteristics
- • Peaceful and easygoing
- • Agreeable and accommodating
- • Receptive and reassuring
- • Complacent and stubborn
- • Conflict-avoidant
Strengths
- ✦ Peaceful and calming
- ✦ Patient and accepting
- ✦ Supportive and stable
- ✦ Mediating
- ✦ Inclusive of others' perspectives