INDEX

Introduction to the Enneagram.

Understanding the Enneagram: laws, subtposition and wings.

Eneatpo 1: Ira - The perfectionist.
EneatPride – The helper.
Eneatstage 3: Vanity - The winner.
EneatPope 4: Envy - The individualist.
Eneatpo 5: Greed – The investgador.
Eneatfear - the loyal.
EneatPoe 7: Gula – The Enthusiast.
EneatPo 8: Lust – The Challenger.
EneatAfter 9: Laziness - The pacifier.
 INTRODUCTION TO THE ENNEAGRAM
The Enneagram could be defined
as an explanatory model of the
personality, which we have
access from hacetan only some
decades. Some date their origin
more than two thousand five hundred years ago
years, taking as reference
models astrological y
mathematicians. Some attribute
a large part of its beginnings to culture
of the sufs.
It will be George Gurdjieff (1872 - 1949)
who resumes at the beginning of the century
XX such knowledge for
apply them to the field of personality and, subsequently, Óscar Ichazo (1931) and Claudio Naranjo
(1932) will be responsible for giving more shape to this model and its dissemination.

We encounter a classification system that delves into the character of the human being as
establish and delve into different types and subtypes of character structure. Although it seems that
Some alarms may be triggered regarding how reductionist a system can be.
classification, the enneagram manages to transcend the defined traits to reach a point of
very deep connection in the human being.
If there is one thing I usually say when asked about this tool, it is that, as I
The more I internalize the wisdom it contains, the more I realize how little I know.
As a starting point, it would be necessary to differentiate three major cores or energies present in everything.
human being: mental, emotional, and visceral. From this differentiation, everything could be articulated.
development of character structure and the different nine types ("enneatypes") that emerge.
The mental core encompasses the world of thoughts, ideas, analysis, and structural sense.
that has everything around us. It is linked to the security that accessing understanding provides us.
the world from the mind and the fear that arises from not having everything under control or 'fitted' within
from our head.
Emotional energy would have to do with the connections established with others and with
ourselves on a sentimental level. It is linked to the image we create based on our
emotional history and qualities; and what others may think of us.
The visceral center responds to the vital impulses and instincts that somehow make us take action.
contact with our power and the need to defend what is ours, the need for survival. It
it links to the connection with the body, the energy of anger, the action that arises from the stomach.

Since we are little, in the face of the pain and fear that we come to experience, we go away.
creating a shell with which we learn to survive. That shell is what will end up
determining our character structure. We fully identify in a way of
moving through the world, according to our fears, yearnings, or experiences.
This identification is usually anchored in one of the three previously described cores.
So for some, what is truly considered necessary is to understand or comprehend.
what is happening from the thinking mind while, for others, the reference point is
it is based on how I feel according to the image I project to others or to myself.
According to this development, despite being mental, emotional, and visceral beings, our
character is identified in a special way in one of these energies, which would explain in a way
generally the way we develop in our environment.
As a result of the described nuclei, the differentiated enneagram has triads, that is, three different enneatypes.
Within each nucleus, there are a total of nine main structural elements.
There are many approaches to describing the nine types. One of the most classic is the one that emphasizes
in the so-called 'passions'. The passions borrow the terms that are coined in the seven
seven deadly sins of Catholicism: wrath, lust, greed, pride, gluttony, sloth, and envy.
The reference to these terms is defined not only by what we can all understand each
capital sin, but rather a very profound movement that marks the character of the human being. Detail
In this way, lust would not be understood solely as promiscuous or purely sexual conduct,
but with the need to extend my ego encompassing everything around me, putting up 'my flag'
in other people, projects or situations that make me feel I have the power.
That is why, beyond Catholic terminology, the enneagram is a system that adapts
openly to any type of beliefs.
Along with the seven deadly sins, two more passions are added: vanity and fear, resulting in a
a total of nine dominant passions, which are numbered from 1 to 9 to define each type of
character. In this way, the restrictions would be configured as follows:
Instinctive triad: lust (enneagram 8), laziness (enneagram 9), and anger (enneagram 1).
Tríada emocional: soberbia (eneatpo 2), vanidad (eneatpo 3) y envidia (eneatpo 4).
Mental triad: greed (enneatype 5), fear (enneatype 6), and gluttony (enneatype 7).

So far, the presentation of the enneagram. With each passing day, I feel more astonishment with this.
Therapeutic tool that so many people is helping us to better know ourselves.
ourselves and the world around us.
In this way, thanks to the power that this knowledge confers, we better define the boundaries between
in which our ego moves and we mostly stop taking personally what others think,
they feel or they do.
I will later share new articles where I intend to highlight other characteristics.
basics of this self-knowledge tool and also to delve deeper into each enneatype,
to assist in gaining a broader and clarifying view of what it means in practice to identify with a
of these nine passions.
UNDERSTANDING THE ENNEAGRAM: LAWS, SUBTYPES, AND WINGS

Previously, in a first article, it has

described the identification of our structure
of character in function of mental traits,
emotional and visceral, as well as the anchoring of
this is a dominant passion of the nine
that were mentioned.
In order to continue delving into the
teachings that the enneagram offers,
I consider it important to talk about the symbol that
it represents.
If you look closely, we distinguish three figures.
geometric what they symbolize, according to
Gurdjieff, three universal laws and that,
combination results in the diagram
final: a circle, a triangle, and a hexagram (figure with six points).
The circle would refer to the law of unity, a transpersonal concept through which it would be explained.
Why we all resonate with various characteristics of each of the enneatypes. This is because,
At its core, the human being is a complete being that integrates extremes, moving from one line
dichotomous to a circle without beginning or end.
The triangle represents the law of three, the divine idea of trinities present in various religions and
philosophers, the presence of three related forces that modern science has discovered in front of the
classical duality.
Finally, the hexad contains the so-called law of seven, which states that everything is in
movement and it is pure change. I will refer to this law later.
Returning to the analysis of our character structure, in addition to our ego identifying in
a certain passion, we must consider the close influence of neighboring characters, which
In the specific terminology of the Enneagram, they are called 'the wings'.

For example, an enneatype 1 could incorporate for itself a tendency or "wing" 9 or 2, internalizing.
certain characteristics of those neighboring ennea types. We can lean towards one side or the other,
toward one wing or another, although there are authors who affirm that both can be possessed.

Another way to delve into the Enneagram is by paying attention to the basic instinct that predominates in each.
person. You stand out in moments:
On conservation: tendency to focus on one's own needs and move forward. Point of
reference: 'I'.
Social: need to belong to a group and to feel integrated within it. Reference point:
we
Sexual: seeks fulfillment through the partner and intimacy in two-person relationships. Point of
you and me
Again, although the three instincts are part of every individual, our ego
identify more fully in one specifically.
If we contemplate this division and relate it articulately to the nine enneatypes,
We have a possible combination of 27 subtropes to consider. Not counting the wings,
which would also differentiate quite a bit each of these 27 subtypes.
For example, someone might identify as a sexual type 2 with a 3 wing, which would already be quite a stretch.
to have a fairly complete and coherent vision of oneself.
All of this, the enneagram comes to consider many aspects of the ego that have been shaped.
from childhood, also leaving space for the idiosyncrasy inherent to the human being beyond the
common traits or trends that connect them to others according to the subtype.

Additionally, this system is characterized by being a dynamic system. We do not only understand the
character structure according to the traits, fears, and drives that identify it, but also us
We move towards other character structures as we are centered and healthy or as we become ill.
Do you remember the law of sevens that was mentioned earlier? Taking it as a reference from a
purely mathematical approach we can understand the movements that relate the
contained passions in the hexada.
We take the unit (1) and divide it by 7, we get a recurring number: 0.142857. Thus,
taking as reference the movement towards the stress of each character, the 1 tends to the 4 when
sick, the 4 tends to the 2, the 2 tends to the 8 and so on.
If we observe the movement in reverse, we will find the healthy exit of each character structure: the
1 healthy tends to 7, the 7 healthy tends to 5…

The central triangle, considering its movement towards stress, understands that 3 goes to 9,
9 tends to 6 and the enneagram six is sick when it tends to 3.

Before finishing, I want to mention that this tool is multicultural, adaptable to any
culture, regardless of its customs or characteristics.
Perhaps there is a lot of data we are handling. It is normal that with so much information, our...
mind can collapse. However, one can enjoy the enneagram by assimilating its
information little by little, incorporating your wisdom as we ourselves feel
receptive to learning.
I will continue writing more articles to elaborate on each of the nine passions and so that
we can better understand what it implies to identify with an enneatype and how it conditions us in life.
 ENEATYPE 1: ANGER - THE PERFECTIONIST

DOMINANT PASSION: ANGER

The call "perfectionist" belongs,
along with enneatypes Eight and Nine, to
visceral litany, where energy is situated
from anger and from impulse. The Unreprimanded
energy. It contains details in such a way that, by
trend, is not usually allowed openly
aggressiveness.
In cases where outbreaks occur
violent, generate a lot of fear in the
others and in the person himself, who will later suffer a strong feeling of guilt.
even, on some occasions, lapses in thought where what happened is not remembered.
Despite their constant self-censorship, the high level is perceived in postural, facial, and verbal expression.
contained aggression.
There is a great contrast between your inner world and what others see because of the
self-imposing not to lose control and to let oneself be carried away by repressed anger, the perfectionist believes that
one can speak from serenity and calm, when from the outside it is clearly perceived that the
aggressiveness.
Detail way situations usually arise in which one is commented: "Why are you acting like this?"; and the
TPO One will respond even more angrily: "How so? I'm saying things correctly!"
What might be hurtful to many, the One thinks that what he is saying has nothing.
what to see with what I could really say and the way I could do it if I really
He will let himself go. 'I can tell you louder, but not clearer' would be a good catchphrase.
Due to this high degree of restraint, the fantasy of hanging the other with their hands or visualizing themselves
Aggressing others would be another way to release their high and repressed nervous impulse.
He is a very rigorous person, with a strong sense of justice. In his world, there is no room for the...
Many media: things are or are not. White or black. Good or bad.
Due to the fact that connecting with anger is not allowed, it tends to express itself through an attitude.
reformer, where they continuously correct anyone who has expressed themselves "wrongly",
they reorder the space that is 'wrongly' arranged or question those whose actions do not align
guided in a 'good' direction.
They tend to have a high level of demand on others because they demand a lot from themselves.
One feels to be in possession of the truth, which gives them the right to guide others.
(to himself) through criticism. He usually goes through the world as an adult and mature person who feels
as if I were continuously surrounded by children lacking values.

FIXATION
While the dominant passion is anger, from a mental point of view, the fixation under which one
The ego is sustained by the need for justice. Many of its arguments support its attitude.
before the world and do not allow him to become aware of the damage that can be done to himself and to
the others with their demands.
Some reasoning from this enneatype that drives them to action could be:
If you want things to turn out well, do it yourself.
If everyone thought and acted like me, the world would be much better.
Obligation comes before devotion
I don't understand how people can have so few values.

The feeling of justice and doing good can become so destructive that it can be disguised.
conduct under the slogan 'the end justifies the means,' when the destruction exerted by the person
it really comes driven by the need to release the anger that you are holding back so much throughout
your life.
The Holy Inquisition is a movement associated with this energy: people who, as a portal to do 'good',
they are beheading as they go. The figure of the crusaders or the paladins would also fit in.
from this movement that is guided by a high moral code that drives them to take action.
They are slaves to their values, where their beliefs are above their true selves.
needs. If these beliefs or values do not allow fulfilling one's own needs, frustration and
The damage that is self-generated is the consequence of acting from the Ego, which invades the mind.
again with firm statements about what is right or what is not.
They are guided by an inner voice that continuously indicates what is valid and what is not, what comes next.
In Freudian terms, the 'superego', from where all ethics or morality comes. The part of the
instinct, the 'id' of Freud, is where the danger of not being good enough originates, which leads to
tends to suppress.
This is why the One takes refuge in the mind, in the indicator of what is good and just, which gives him
it can lead to becoming a person with a great development of their intellectual abilities.
Something very normal in this character structure is the reason that they apparently always enclose.
arguments. The confidence in what he says, since he holds the truth, and mental capacity
What they have to justify their attitude often causes the other person to lower their head and retreat.
with fear.
Unlike the Enneatype Six, which also tends to respond to a 'good' way of behaving or
"bad" according to how it is viewed by the society in which he lives, the One does not usually internalize the norms.
external ones to function, but rather creates its own. It does not need to rely on the majority to
Be sure that what you are doing is right.
They are promoters of great causes, called to lead a life with a defined purpose and capable of sacrificing.
a lot of portal to fulfill its mission.

BASIC FEAR
This enneagram feels imperfect due to that bar set on how things should be.
the supposed perfection. Fear marked the One the moment it internalized the concept of: 'if not it
I do well enough, I won't get love.
This internal and higher voice is the survival mechanism developed since childhood to
to be able to adapt to their circumstances. This sometimes makes it very difficult to become aware.
to understand that your urgent need to do the right thing is nothing more than your own trap
mental, where one is not allowed to experience the totality of their being and embrace themselves for being who they are: a being
human with its beautiful and natural imperfections and a wounded child who needs a lot of comfort and
Love, because he/she is very afraid of not being wanted.

The Unoniega the nature of things, since everything is measured against the yardstick of his idea of perfection:
you are never good enough and everything doesn't work well enough, so happiness
it will never really arrive if they remain hooked on their dissatisfaction with the present and with others,
instead of accepting them, what are they?

DEFENSE MECHANISM
The quintessential defense mechanism in this enneatype is reactive formation: the expression
contrary to the inner desire, because it is censored.
A clear example can be found in the character of the colonel and neighbor of the protagonist in the movie.
American Beauty, a top one that showed his repulsion towards homosexuals behind his facade.
homophobic when, inside, the desire that was present was precisely that orientation
sexual.
CHILDHOOD
In their childhood, Ones tend to have been good and responsible children who have not allowed themselves (or have not)
they have been allowed) to be children.

There may be a very repressive parent (possibly of the same enneatype) who has restrained
any visceral expression. This explains that, under this image of being responsible and of a person with
solid principles, there is a deep fear of being bad, of there being something wrong within oneself, of
to get lost and to become perverted.

All energy that comes from the instinct can harm the child's survival, so it takes refuge in a
self-control shield.
On the contrary, it is also possible that the parents may have been too flexible.
and very few norms in the education of the child, in such a way that it has been the child himself who has
needed to set their own limits and impose an ethical code of conduct on themselves.
SEXUALITY
In the field of sexuality, there is often a certain puritanism that is governed by the control of its
impulses. In some cases, moderated behavior can mix with sexual conduct.
where the person allows themselves to lose control, only to later reaffirm that what has happened is
something bad and go back again to be under the reins of repression.
In some Uno, it tends to burst at very specific moments, especially regarding
sexuality can lead them to live a double life, in which they can for example roam with the
car five hundred kilometers to engage in evasive and promiscuous sexual behavior, away from the gaze
of all, and then return to their correct public life.
They have problems with enjoyment in general. They nullify pleasure as a consequence of self-control.
Do not relax, as it is not good to get too distracted. Even during vacations, one can be tense.
and uncomfortable, as if they were in a hurry or were not truly making the most of the time at all
It can be done.

On some occasions, this rejection of pleasure or leisure time may be disguised in excuses.
well elaborated, such as 'I must not spend money unnecessarily' or 'my time must be'
employed in something of greater benefit.

MORPHOLOGY
There is often a tendency towards rigidity in the body, with serious and severe expressions, gaze
prosecutor and pointed facial features.
Maintain a distinguished posture, with your head held high, shoulders back, and body composed.
It tends to show an appearance of a certain elegance, characteristic of aristocratic society. The image of the
High-class English type would fit very well with an Enneagram One: immaculate clothing where nothing is given.
place to the imperfection of a wrinkle.
The containment of anger can be directly observed in the function of the jaw. The teeth
tightened are a clear example of the energy they expend in containing the impulse that could lead them to
lose control. In fact, many argue that it is annoying in the mornings after a night
to grind teeth while sleeping.
Another associated gesture would be to clench the fists tightly, which is another attempt to
suppress the energy that arises from within so that it does not surface to the outside.

The gesture of the defiant finger or some of its derivatives is another image associated under which it
it allows to impose correction on those who need to be taught. In this way, the image of the young lady
Rotenmeier (from the animated series Heidi) is a clear example of Enneatype One:
– Clara: Miss Rotenmeier, Miss Rotenmeier, can I go out to play with Heidi?
– Rotenmeier (raising her index finger before the pleading gaze of her pupil): No, Clara. The
The first thing you have to do is study.
The eyes emanate judgment. When the perfectionist fixes their gaze on another, the latter
he may feel that there is something wrong with him, as if he is tainted or has done something
completely inappropriate.
The tone of voice is usually clear, concise, and precise. It doesn't need to beat around the bush; it says what it has.
what to say directly and bluntly.
DYNAMIC CHARACTER
In stressful situations, the One tends to become like the Four. In this way, they may end up feeling
misunderstood and to abandon oneself in fantasies and daydreams that, in rare cases, one would dare to pursue
to an end.
Sometimes it sinks into drama, isolation, and emotional outburst, as it does not feel
sufficiently valued. These are the moments when your superego relaxes just enough to
to abandon and neglect oneself (depressive tendencies, vicious behaviors, and even self-harm).
On the other hand, the path to well-being involves moving towards the Seven, to de-dramatize/itself and
allowing oneself to enter the spontaneity of the inner child, being more guided by flexibility and
tolerance towards oneself and the surroundings.
conclusions
In summary, a Type One is defined as someone who is eminently perfectionistic, useful, serious,
responsable, con elevados valores, riguroso, controlado, adoctrinador, bienintencionado, arrogante,
worker, strict, emotionally distant, critical, and practical.
Some examples of One in literature or in cinema:
Bernarda, mother protagonist of "The House of Bernarda Alba" (Federico García Lorca)
Colonel Frank Fits, played by Chris Cooper in 'American Beauty' (Sam Mendes)
Erika Kohut, played by Isabelle Huppert in "The Pianist" (Michael Haneke)
Miss Rotenmeyer, from the animated series "Heidi".
Mary Poppins, protagonist of the Walt Disney movie.
 ENEATIPO 2: SOBERBIA – EL AYUDADOR

DOMINANT PASSION: ARROGANCE

If there is something that characterizes this
eneatpo is the internal feeling that
She is a special and wonderful person.
This feeling can be transmitted.
outward or coexist a little more
discreetly inside the Dos, low
a false humility attitude.
The self-concept of the Two, known
also as the 'Helper', tends to
to contemplate many virtues, detail
a way that is described as good
person, nice, generous, and good-natured
intentions.
Being in the emotional triad of the Enneagram, their Ego feeds on the image they present to the world.
He needs external applause, which conditions him to live for others. They have learned to capture the
needs of others, implicitly renouncing to consider their own.
They live with the idea that, behind this life of dedication, lies a great heart willing to
to help and make the other happy. However, more than an act of free benevolent love, the Enneatype Two
Live as a slave to satisfy the needs of others in order to feel loved.
He is a prisoner of his values, which makes it very difficult for him to become aware of the true.
nature of their actions because, how can one rebut the energy of love or generosity to
with the other one?

The renunciation of not expressing their needs leads to emotional manipulation of others,
who should know what Dos really needs. It could also be understood as a
way to test the other, who usually can end up feeling guilty for not
adequately demonstrate your affection.
From here derives the energy of arrogance or pride: an inability to see above oneself the
truth that encompasses their way of going through the world, the emotional lack that they constantly cover with it
applause and the approval of others.
You need to be essential for the other; it is the only way for their mask not to crumble.
Well, if not, it would connect with the profound emotional loneliness before which it has had to create its image.
self-raised to protect herself.
This self-aggrandizement through one's own image leads one to place oneself above others. At
feel with the capacity and the obligation to help others, relegating the rest of the people to a level of
disability. He is a collector of needy people.
This attitude brings it closer to Enneagram Type One, a neighboring character in the Enneagram. It shares with this one a
Strong firmness around what is right or wrong, in such a way that, by possessing the truth, one feels with the
the right and the obligation to be able to act on the other.

The main difference may reside in the fact that the "Perfectionist" is governed by a need for
correction that arises from repressed anger. In the 'Helper', its invasion is fueled by the need for
to take care of the other and to show them your affection.

In addition, Dos expresses his anger much more openly, especially when he gets into
between said image.
Anger entails an attitude of contempt towards those who have hurt them. They go from being a person
delivered to portraying affection and looking down on those who do not fulfill her lack of
repressed love, they dare to disdain it or to put its inflated image at risk.
All of this is due to the fact that, deep down, Dosda finds it very difficult to accept the idea of receiving.
openly.
We could have an example in the image of the so-called 'femme fatale'.
He does not accept limits. His high position often gives him the right to demand what is
deserves to invade the territory of the other through manipulation.
FIXATION
The idea that underlies at a very deep level is 'I am not worthy of love if I do not satisfy the other.'
this, the Dos has needed to lead a life of dedication and sacrifice, where the attention falls on the
other people's needs. They move through the energy of flattery.
The concrete fixation of this character structure refers to "false love", that is, to
firm belief that the drive that takes them through life is legitimate and undeniable, as it is born
from the heart.

However, many times it does not manage to provide happiness to others, as it does not offer its
help like the other needs, but in their own way, to enlarge their own image. Under their
apparent altruistic generosity, they expect gratitude and appreciation from others. This is why they
talks about an egocentric generosity.
In detail, it is normal for others to feel invaded or suffocated under your aura.
of overprotection.
Some examples could be that of the mother or father who continues cutting the slices of their children.
16 years old or those who select warm clothing for the other so they don't get cold because, in the end and in the
Boss, 'I know what is good for you and I do it for your sake.'

Concrete beliefs that this enneatype possesses or prototypical phrases could be:
Others are lucky to have me close.
I will not accept no for an answer
I know very well what I need to do to make a good impression on others
 You will love her like I do
After everything I have done for you!

BASIC FEAR
Somehow, the Two has hidden itself in the value of generosity and sacrifice for others.
that there is a deep fear of the world labeling them as selfish, including their own moral conscience,
on the 'superego' or super-ego in Freudian terms.
In selfishness, there is no room to receive the love of others; therefore, selfishness, or satisfying one's own...
needs, is a reason that the survival of the Two is severely endangered. Therefore,
we could say that the deep fear that hides behind their image is the fear of not being loved either
desired.
DEFENSE MECHANISM
Repression is the best weapon of the Ego to force the Two to continue being its slave. If we focus on
our attention to the need for survival, what better way to get ahead in life than
cover the emotional lack with an external facade of 'look if I have enough to give over there where
step.
This defense mechanism allows any aspect or need to be kept in the unconscious.
individuals who jeopardize the image that Enneagram Type Two has built in front of the world; detail
out of sight, out of mind.
This is why, when they perceive someone around them connected with suffering, they turn to their
rescue immediately because, deep down, it serves as a mirror. The impulse is to try to calm and
to appease the lack of others, lest he himself connect with his own. They are like
firefighters on fire putting out the fire from the one next door.

There is an emotional amplification, a feeling very close to the surface. Contrary to what usually happens,
here the emotional spectrum is what inhibits the connection with his deep intellectual world, for the
Two are not given the option to rationalize their true needs.
What is right or wrong does not depend on a structured and rationalized ethical code, it simply is
let's feel and this is how one is guided internally towards what is right. It is because of this emotional energy that goes
through the world spontaneously and invading the boundaries of others.
CHILDHOOD
A message transmitted consciously or unconsciously by the environment to the child, which he has
internalized, is that their needs are not as important as those of others.
The Dos has needed to reinvent itself since it was small through a pleasing image and
of delivery. On many occasions, they have taken on responsibilities within their family at very young ages.
early, having to help their parents at home, taking care of their siblings or solving the
problems of adults.
It must be clarified that, apparently, child Two has not lived through these family circumstances since the
resignation or apathy, but from an unrestrained and carefree energy.
Here begins the energy of pride, just as it has been presented before. In order to develop
in an environment where giving the child to others is rewarded, the Two has been forced to stop
their needs and insecurities, as these would distract them from the needs and insecurities of
the others.
They are often the pride of dad and/or mom; the little princes and princesses of the house. Good children,
sympathetic, spontaneous and lively. Sometimes also restless and with a strong impulse.
SEXUALITY
The need for the approval of others in the Two leads them to operate under a halo of seduction,
with the aim of dazzling and winning over those they select. This does not happen with all
people, only with those who "deserve" to be conquered by the Two.
Seduction does not aim for sexuality itself. There is a underlying base of deerotsmosubyacente that does not
being at the service of physical enjoyment as well as confirming the desire that awakens in the other.
It often happens that, in its image of giver more than receiver, this ennea-type worries
more for achieving the sexual satisfaction of others than their own, potentially leading to becoming a
great lover.
He is a very romantic person who seeks to unite with another. Promiscuity, or what is understood...
as sexuality by vice, is not something that attracts him much attention, although it can indeed have
many sexual relationships with the purpose mentioned earlier, to aim for romantic conquests.
It could be said that there is a confusion between sexual need and emotional need, a
certain tendency towards hedonism as a compensatory strategy for the repression of their deprivation
emotional.
An example we have in the figure of Casanova, who was counting his continuous conquests.
as a way to inflate his ego by feeling desired by women. Eros is an element
key, as their relationships were not based on sex for the sake of sex.

MORPHOLOGY
While it is true that the body of the Dos tends to rigidity, it is also characterized by
rounded and proportioned unamorphology.
The neck remains erect, such that it keeps the chin raised, as if it were
looking "down the nose". Here it is understood the correspondence that is given between passion
dominant pride and the lofty posture that the body itself presents.
In women, breasts are often generous, as if they could nurse half the world.
For his part, in men, there is usually a certain width of the torso and chest, protruding towards
outside, like the roosters.

Usually presents an open smile for conquest, of great seduction.

Her gaze remained firm and direct, a way that indicates intolerance to limits with
regarding others.
The body and the shape of the garment in general are instruments at the service of the conquest of the other. Both
Men as women both emanate a remarkable power, as if in some way the message
transmit out: 'here I am'.
DYNAMIC CHARACTER
In the face of tension and stress, the Two goes to the Eight personality type, giving free rein to its aggressiveness.
through the devaluation and humiliation of the other.
Set aside your pleasant and charming image, becoming tough, demanding, and dominant.
reproaching the lack of interest, appreciation or affection from others.

However, when the Two is closer to its center, it tends towards the Four, making more contact with its inner self.
through an introspective attitude. In this way, he/she manages to connect with his/her true emotions and with his/her
repressed needs, accepting that which is hidden under its image and taking care of oneself
truly through a healthy selfishness.
CONCLUSIONS
In summary, an Enneatype Two is defined as someone with a charming appearance, generous, pleasant.
(although hospitable if contradicted), helpful, stubborn, intrusive, seductive, spontaneous, cheerful
narcissistic, flattering, adventurous, histrionic, manipulative, and clearly emotionally driven.
Some examples of Enneagram Two in cinema:
Annie Wilkes, portrayed by Kathy Bates in 'Misery' (Rob Reiner)
Lolita, played by Sue Lyon in "Lolita" (Stanley Kubrick)
Casanova, played by Heath Ledger in "Casanova" (Lasse Hallström)
Alex Forrest, portrayed by Glenn Close in 'Fatal Attraction' (Adrian Lyne)
Dolores, played by Elisabeth Margoni in 'Sex for Compassion' (Laura Mañá)
 ENNEAGRAM TYPE 3: VANITY – THE ACHIEVER

DOMINANT PASSION: VANITY

This enneatype is usually called 'The Achiever'.
due to the fact that their life is often measured in
function of the successes achieved. The success or
self-esteem depends on that
that the other values, in such a way that it
to look at oneself through the eyes
of others.
The cult of vanity comes from a
continuous effort to adapt and stand out
in what is reinforced externally, what
it leads to Three losing its own identity.
There are common elements with Enneagram Two, who also hides behind its image through the
external approval. However, while the Helper "demands" the evaluation of the other for
considering oneself a special person, the Winner works on himself and puts through the means the
necessary and objective tests that justify such recognition.
Another difference is that, while the Achiever belongs to the emotional triad, there is a strong control.
internal about emotions that are not allowed or are incorrect. One does not flow smoothly.
Neither do they apparently live their feelings intensely, like the Two does, due to their emotions.

Fight to be someone notable, against the idea of possibly being seen as a nobody. Success is
harvest through an excellent efficiency and precision in what is done.
Using the terminology of Erich Fromm, as suggested by Claudio Naranjo, the Three adopts a
merchant orientation, detail form that continuously offers its own to the market
image, chameleoning according to demand or the fashion of the moment.
Consequently, there is often a great concern about what others think of him. If the Ego
feeds on the valuation obtained from others through their achievements, a bad rumor, or a criticism
his image can hurt him deeply. The idea that they might speak ill of him behind his back
it can become an obsession for him.

There is no connection with one's own experience, but the Three lives in function of the idea of
experience of the other. For example, when buying clothes, one might think more about whether it will please certain
people instead of connecting with their own taste for dressing.
This makes them appear as if they live in a showcase, superficially, letting themselves go.
by external guidance instead of by their own desires and preferences. There is a
great connection with your true self, your deep self.
In this longing to be seen, we find an inclination towards exhibitionism, to enhance one's own image.
to attract the attention of those around. All of this is additionally covered by a false modesty: the Winner
he does not usually boast openly about his successes in a blatant way, but rather his own actions already are
worthy of admiration.
In some cases, when feeling threatened, it can indeed show off bravado. To boast.
of a good-looking body, an important job position, the earned money, or that which
very selective purchasing would be some examples.
He tends to be number one in his field, no matter the urban tribe or collective he belongs to: he will be the
better hippie or the best executive, the best actor or the best doctor, the best religious person or the best atheist.

He is often seen as cordial, charismatic, and pleasant. He attracts attention and is often the center of
group. One gains a certain status through their social brilliance.
On the contrary, if to achieve your goal you need to remain emotionally cold towards the other,
it is a lesser evil that one takes on with fortitude to achieve success. It sometimes happens that, after a
conversation with a type Three, the other person comes home as if they had their throat cut without
to realize
If things get too difficult to achieve victory, it is capable of trampling and devaluing the
to eliminate the competition, in such a way that success is more assured if one takes away merits from
another.
The engine that makes him move through the world in this way is jealousy, which is born when the Three...
feels threatened by the possibility that an outsider may be more competent (attractive,
smart, powerful, efficient...) than he himself.
FIXATION
One could say that the fixation inherent to this character structure is deceit, a mechanism against the
which has displaced the authentic inner self, substituting it with an appearance or image in service
of success and external valuation.
This deception allows the Three to gain the attention of the other, adapting their image accordingly.
chameleon-like depending on the situation and trends.
Analyzing his cognitive dimension, he is a person oriented towards practicality and effectiveness: things
they are demonstrated with tangible facts. Empirical thinking prevails over thinking
magical.
This way of seeing the world leads him to not take external valuation for granted.
to achieve the enneagram Type Two), but rather earns it through effort, with concrete actions and a lifestyle
meritorious.
The earth element represents you quite well: reasoning, organization, control, and
practicality, the calculation and the mastery of time. There are some Threes who live with anguish.
not wearing a watch, a clear symbol of precision, control, and efficiency.
As a guideline, some thoughts typical of an Enneagram Type Three could be:
If I put in the effort, I know that I can do it better than anyone.
I have the feeling that others are envious of me.
"Luck? Not at all! Everything I have, I've earned it through hard work."
I can't stand fake people.
If you want to do things right, feelings must take a back seat.

BASIC FEAR
The basic message of the Ego is 'you are only worthy of love if you work hard and stand out.'
for your own merits.
The fear of loneliness arises within, because, in its most conscious part, the Tresteme that
He would not be truly loved were it not for his achievements and his mask before others.

There is a certain internal perception that others fall in love with a pretty empty vase.
a lot that I tried to show you all its splendor through the image with which it is sold, it is
disconnected from its true authenticity, as if in some way there were a certain awareness
not believing the deception one shows to the world.
DEFENSE MECHANISM
The main method through which the Ego dominates the type Three is by identification with
your image. It is the way to maintain falsehood and deceive oneself in order not to regain one's light
own, the true identity with the deep being.
Denial mechanism is also commonly observed. A basic characteristic of this type is the
anticipation of external judgment on their behaviors, that is, justifying what they do by indicating that it is not
what it seems, when it really is. Think and feel one thing while doing or saying another.
For example, it may happen that you have encountered a childhood "enemy" in the present.
talk about how badly he sees him. He will later say that he does not wish him any misfortune and that he pities him.
he, when the reality is that he is probably bragging about having come out winning in that
comparison / competition with the other.
A possible thought typical of this enneatype and that it would be most embarrassing for them to admit could be:
Look at what I have become and look at you, who doesn't even reach the soles of my shoes.
CHILDHOOD
As a child, the Three may have felt neglected or unseen by others. Sometimes, even,
devalued for what they were. In this way, the need to shine before others arises as
reaction to the fear of loneliness.

Many cases have been documented in which the child has lived in a home where they could not
to receive adequate attention from the parents, for whatever circumstances. This is where their strength comes from.
effort to stand out, as a way to divert the wound left by not feeling
sufficiently loved.
In these circumstances of basic survival, the Three has learned since he was little that love is
replace with decoration, success, and medals.
Deep down, they have believed they are not worthy of love for being who they are and have felt the need to escape from that emptiness.
provoked by the pain of not being accepted, he renounced his true identity by hiding in a
beautiful casing full of brilliance and success.
He internalized the expectations of others (usually the parents), identifying with the values.
and other people's desires through a process of modeling, of imitation.

In detail, it is common that there has been a child with some injury or emotional trauma from childhood.
that has fought to move forward.
He needed to become self-reliant and place trust in himself through control and a
Achievement-oriented behavior. It replaces emotional emptiness with the value that success brings.
harvested.
This attitude of control and dominance of the situation also implies a distrust that things
they can go well if he does not put the energy into them himself.

SEXUALITY
There is often a distancing between sexual behavior and emotional involvement. There is a great
concern about being effective, useful and successful, which makes it difficult to deliver easily
to love.
This can lead you to really peculiar situations where you feel sexually attracted to
someone who is not loved or vice versa.

The disconnection from inner reality, from the inner self, usually leads to not living the
sexuality from deep or spiritual union. In many women, it can be translated into
rigidity index. In the case of men, there tends to be a tendency to give a lot of pleasure at the cost of
they do not enjoy themselves. The focus is on 'measuring up' more than on living in the moment.
More than the satisfaction of the encounter or the experience of sex, the Tres experiences sexual conquest as
an object of vain glory, something to be proud of. This internal implication largely coincides
with the tendency of the neighboring character, the Enneatype Two.

Part of the image that sells to the world is based on sexual attraction, in such a way that it needs
awakening in the other sexual tension to feel valued. Being the object of someone else's desire leads him to
a situation of power, of status.
It could be translated as a 'fan' phenomenon, in which many voices chant its name but there is the
difficulty of interacting with the other individually.
Something very common in the Three is the tendency to focus their attention on people considered
inaccessible ones that, the moment they stop being so, makes them completely lose their appeal.
Somehow, the process of seduction or attracting others does not culminate with the act.
sexual on many occasions, as what interests him is not the sex itself, but overcoming the challenge of being
sexually valued by the other.
MORPHOLOGY
The Three presents a rigid and well-contoured body, with a heightened generalized tension and a
possible anxiety derived from the continuous stress to which one is subjected to achieve their goals. It also
one could understand such anxiety as an unconscious fear of being discovered in their falsehood.
Women are like porcelain dolls, beautiful in appearance but cold, reluctant to show.
a frozen smile. Men appeal for masculine attractiveness, also prone to beauty
hollow and a carefully crafted delphic image.

A dependence is given to the body through sports, gyms, cosmetics, clothing.

lotions...
One notable thing in this enneatype is that there is no agreement between the expression and the situation, detail.
It could happen that they offer their condolences with a smile on their face.
laughing nervously at the bad news.
He is capable of being in a conversation where, rather than listening to what the other person is saying, he is putting
your attention is on controlling what face you show to the person in front of you.

DYNAMIC CHARACTER
The tendency to the Nine when subjected to high levels of tension and stress,
distancing themselves with the sense of the task and slowing down their practical orientation. In this sense,
loses even more in the disconnection with their inner self, an inherent characteristic of Enneatype Nine.

He is also capable of immersing himself in secondary tasks that make him forget the provoked dissatisfaction.
by the source of your frustration, central bureaucracy.

On the other hand, on its way to integration, the Three goes to the Six, setting aside its need.
imperative to show others one's worth. One allows oneself to accept their normality in front of the world and
it delves into the experience of intimacy with the other as an equal.
Stop being so obsessed with the cult and the work of your own image (vanity), in order to live as a
a more authentic person, connected with their inner world and sharing themselves with the world from there.

CONCLUSIONS
In summary, a Type Three is defined as someone effective, controlled, attractive, successful.
superficial
emotionally, ambitious, and competitive.
Some examples of Three in literature or in cinema:
Carolyn Burnham, played by Annete Bening in 'American Beauty' (Sam Mendes).
Dan Millman, played by ScotMechlowicz in 'The Peaceful Warrior' (Victor Salva).
Meg March, the eldest sister of the novel 'Little Women' (Louisa May Alcott).
Andrew Clark, by Emilio Estevez in "The Breakfast Club" (John Hughes).
Indiana Jones, played by Harrison Ford in Steven Spielberg's trilogy.
 ENNEATYPE 4: ENVY – THE INDIVIDUALIST

DOMINANT PASSION: ENVY

While Enneatype Two rejects its
lack and replaces it with a false one
abundance, and the Enneagram Three suppresses it,
The Individualist fully identifies
with that inner lack, detail
a way that has the tendency to 'long for'
something that is missing.

Somehow, the Four feels

incomplete, as if they had
torn something from the inside. Many
people describe this feeling as if they had known paradise at some point and it has been taken from them
they would have snatched away, like an aristocrat in exile.

This feeling can be emotionally translated into melancholy, a permanent nostalgia that carries
to the person to yearn for that which returns happiness.
There is usually a constant search for intensity and uniqueness, leading to boredom and
reject everything that can be considered as ordinary and superficial. In fact, the lack of
Emotional intensity can sometimes be confused with the loss of one's own identity.
This intensification of emotion brings him very close to his inner world.
sometimes predominating over others a egocentric stance, where the word 'I' floods their
conversations. It is often the protagonist of great dramas and tough experiences.
The ego of the Four feeds on suffering, a tendency to go in emotional circles where the
Post-traumatic stress often floods memories. This suffering makes one see the world through a
pessimistic perspective, like a cruel and unjust place.
The energy of envy manifests through the continuous identification in the exterior of that
what is lacking inside. Other people carry virtues, relationships, or characteristics
desirable traits that he himself believes he does not have.
This enneatype tends to live with a great feeling of guilt. It experiences an internal conflict.
between that which desperately needs the outside and a prejudice against this attitude, such as
a deep shame of having envy, which in turn leads to a impoverishment of
self-concept.
By belonging to the emotional triad of the Enneagram, the Four also identifies with its image.
flooded in her case by a clear low self-esteem and a poor self-concept. She often feels very
small before the world.
It highlights his deep need for love and the suffering derived from not healing that wound. It develops.
It's an unwillingness to complicate life with painful situations. This reinforces the image one has of oneself.
same as someone special and distinguished, very different from the normality that surrounds it.

The search for relief and the need to express one's individuality can lead to communion.
intimately with any form of art, through which he manages to capture the originality of his
complex inner world.
His great sensitivity allows him to connect with the beauty that surrounds them. It is normal to find great
singers, painters, and different artists whose passion is identified in envy. They possess a great
creativity.
Often uses the lament and the feeling of sorrow to soften hearts and thus obtain the
attention or the help you need.
Through self-abandonment and self-punishment, one often seeks the protection of the other. In its part
more unhealthy, it can even threaten to harm itself if not attended to as it needs.
Due to the attachment to suffering, he/she easily empathizes with the affliction of others. Tends to
to be understanding, tender, and dedicated to the other.
FIXATION
The main reasoning or cognitive stance underlying the passion of envy is the need.
decompensation.
This fixation occurs due to the continuous comparison with others, through which
Four is evaluated, devalued, and feels at a disadvantage. This way of seeing oneself and the world
It results in a complaint abroad, some times complaining and other times demanding what they lack.
When contemplating the lack promoted by such a comparison with other people, one will see with the
the need and the right to be compensated. The need for love turns into self-compassion.
It is normal in Cuatro to retreat to its world of fantasy and romanticism, where it intensifies the
emotion and allows one to disconnect from reality. In fact, it can be said that there is an escape from the
rationality, as it disconnects him from the emotional experience that makes him feel unique and special.
In the way they view their loved ones, there is an idealization of the other. In relationships, especially in
the couple's, the figure of the savior is projected, the one who comes to rescue him from his world of
suffering.
Consequently, when the relationship continues and the Four connects with reality, a different occurrence takes place.
disappointment at not encountering that idealized figure, returning again to the feeling of
dissatisfaction and feeling not sufficiently loved or valued.
Some beliefs that may commonly occur in this enneatype would take the following form:
No one understands me!
Sooner or later, everyone lets me down.
Love is a very intense and very painful experience.
Why me?

BASIC FEAR
One could say that a deep fear residing in the Individualist is the fear of not being oneself.
same, lose one's own identity.
This often complicates life as a unique being that suffers.
intensely their emotions and desires.
Another characteristic fear is abandonment. The Four often sees in the other the possibility of feeling
complete, as it allows for an identification in the other person of good attributes or characteristics and
desirable things that one shouldn't believe for oneself.

This idea of 'being incomplete' leads them to a deep fear of abandonment, as a life in
solitude leads her once again to deep suffering and a strong feeling of lack
emotional.
DEFENSE MECHANISM
In this enneatype, introjection stands out as the main defense mechanism, which could be
to define as a trend to incorporate what is outside into the interior.
Unlike in projection, typical of Enneatype Six, in introjection, one does not expel from oneself.
same characteristics are not put on the other, but rather there is an appropriation of the external.
The relationship with the other becomes part of the concept of the 'self' in such a way that if there is something wrong in the
own person, something is wrong in the relationship. This is due to the poor self-concept of the Four, which
he/she extends what he/she considers his/her own, as an expansion of identity, of the Ego.

Introjection involves a voracious hunger to ingest and appropriate that which will compensate for the
inner lack. However, like any other defense mechanism, it remains a trap.
of the Ego, for no matter how much it appropriates what others have, sooner or later, by internalizing it and by
to be part of the 'self' goes through a filter in which the good becomes inadequate and insufficient.

What was once desired becomes unsatisfactory due to the internal consideration of it.
what he has is not valid.
In this sense, it doesn't matter what is internalized, as it will be considered as something.
own and will signify the lack or insufficiency with which the Four is identified.
CHILDHOOD
Child Four has grown up with the feeling that love has not come to him as he needed.
could feel abandoned or unappreciated for being who they really are.
Interestingly, the Individualist is not usually reflected or identified in their parents, as if there had been
he was adopted or he could not be part of their family.
In his childhood, he has introjected or metaphorically swallowed an unloving father or mother.
reason why a very negative self-concept is explained. This also leads to the search for the
individuality and their own identity at the cost of their own suffering.
It can also involve the continuous need to seek attention and to make oneself small in order to be.
sheltered. This is promoted by the longed for and lost love of childhood, which is not left behind.
Upon reaching adulthood, there is a certain impossibility of parking the past.
The connection to the painful past leads him to seek refuge in a fantasy world. The boy Four.
Many times he has needed to escape from his reality, so it is common to see him isolated in his
room, lost in thought and playing with the imagination.
He has lived his childhood under the prism that those around him have been more complete and
valued, which has led them to enhance a feeling of shame about seeing themselves
in conditions of inferiority.
At the same time, he gives off a certain attitude as if the world owed him for having
unfair formatting treaty. This makes it seem entitled to demand and require others the
care and attention it needs.
SEXUALITY
In sexuality, there is often a desire for union. The Four can come to live very intimately.
the experience of sex and connection with the other.
Due to the fact that romantic fantasy is very present in this enneatype, when going through the experience
It can leave a feeling of dissatisfaction, the result of comparing that fantasy with the encounter.
sexual event.
In many relationships, there tends to be a loss of sexual interest as time goes by.
the relationship is progressing.

One does not come to appreciate sex in a relationship until it is lost. It is then that one will regain it.
interest then, after all, one longs for what one does not have.
In their partner life, there tends to be a duality of love-hate, alternating vulnerability with
aggressiveness, aspects that can also be transferred to their sexual relationships.
MORPHOLOGY
The Individualist often shows a limp body and drooping limbs. Usually, they present a
swan neck
The inner sadness is glimpsed in the look of her eyes, the weight of a difficult and painful life.
The face can distinguish the prototypical image of a 'sorrowful virgin'.
However, while it is true that complaining and grievances tend to be very present, the Four can...
sometimes expressing oneself with a smile to counteract the embarrassment generated by their self-concept.

Algo also very characteristic in this ennea-type lies in a unique style, which is reflected in its
way of dressing, sometimes refined, sometimes extravagant; but above all very personalized and
different from the usual. This, in addition, extends to their belongings and their rooms, where they stand out.
extraordinary colors, shapes, and styles, aesthetic, original and with a very intimate stamp.
In general, the body transmits a certain feeling of fragility, which accompanies the attitude of
characteristic demand of this character structure.
DYNAMIC CHARACTER
On the so-called path to stress, the Four moves towards the Two. This movement causes that
He tried to neurotically remedy the consequences derived from delaying in his relationships.
own world and neglect the relationship.
Detail form, the approach to Dos involves adopting a forced attitude of cordiality, dedication and
kindness to shorten distances again. It is a way to cling to and solidify the relationship and
to avoid possible abandonment by the other.
It can also, at specific moments, reinforce the other person's dependence by reminding them.
the favors granted or how important he (the Four) is for the life of the other.
On the other hand, the Four in the integration process moves to the One. In this way, it lets itself be carried away.
more for the moment instead of taking refuge in the emotional. Differentiate reality better from the
subjectivity imbued in their emotional states or reactions.
Through this acceptance of reality, one directly engages in life and takes their
responsibility towards the world, finding within oneself their true worth and strength.
CONCLUSIONS
In summary, a type Four is defined as someone idealistic, dramatic, romantic, and suffering.
creative, intensely emotional, victimized, sensitive, stormy, fanciful, aesthetic, melancholic
self-centered, temperamental, different and special.

Some examples of Four in literature or cinema:

Bella Swan, portrayed by Kristen Stewart in "Twilight" (Catherine Hardwicke).
The Phantom of the Opera, protagonist of the novel by Gaston Leroux.
Claire Fisher, played by Lauren Ambrose in the series 'Six Feet Under' (Allan
Ball).
Louis de Pointe du Lac, portrayed by Brad Pitt in 'Interview with the Vampire' (Neil
Jordan).
The ugly duckling, a character from the classic children's tale by Hans Christian Andersen.
 ENNEAGRAM TYPE 5: GREED – THE INVESTIGATOR

DOMINANT PASSION: GREED

The passion of greed could be defined as
a neglect of containment, a neglect
to retreat to their inner world where they can
preserve and protect your energy from the outside.

It can be seen as a way to preserve

its own vitality at the cost of saving and
protect your time, energy, and resources
personal. However, this enneagram does not
he is always greedy in material things.
Greed in the Five is determined by the perception of being helpless in a world.
plaintiff.
It is very common in this structure of a non-tendency to collect or store that could
to resemble the 'Diogenes syndrome'.
The need to accumulate, whether it be objects or knowledge, is related to the drive to
safeguard your potential needs without having to depend on anyone external.
To retreat to the mind is a way to disconnect from lived reality and, therefore, to feel.
safer.
This retreat to an intellectual world leads him to disconnect from his emotions. There is a dissociation.
between body and mind, which translates into a strong feeling of existential emptiness. That is why
We can usually see the Five as a subdued and expressionless person.
Entering into a dependency relationship with the other implies a conflict due to their belief that
it has little and is unprotected. We could imagine it as a battery with low energy,
fearing that someone would arrive and consume the little he had.
This leads him to a search and identification of the possible needs of others, as a way of
control the external threat. The expectations of others are bonds that are experienced from the
demand, something that it continuously flees from.

The need to investigate and develop in their own interests is not compatible with the fact that
compare yourself. This is what makes me be seen as a solitary person who prefers to live the
life as an observer.
To protect himself from participating in this threatening world, the Five pays the tribute of denying his
their own needs, in such a way that, the less one needs, the better.
Such denial is what in turn leads to a compensation for collecting knowledge or
objects and conserve their energy and their tempo to strengthen those personal interests that make them
be more secure.
Another aspect that defines the Investigator, also known as Enneatype Five, is their coldness or
determination year to get emotionally involved with the other. In this way, it tends to show more often
introverted, very analytical and sometimes not very sociable.
This meanness, understood as the tendency not to give, can be understood if we consider
that the Five is identified in scarcity, in the little that one has and in the consequent fear of being left with nothing
without anything

He can be seen as a great expert, specialist, and knowledgeable in one or several subjects, due to his
eagerness to deepen knowledge. Sometimes, they are regarded as representatives
outstanding in different disciplines.
It is not uncommon to find a type Five surrounded by others. Normally without seeking it, it
the times of master in intellectual subjects (writers or erudite scientists) or in disciplines
introspective (yoga teachers or wise monks).
Something that also characterizes this enneatype is the displacement of action. Due to its
Insecurity, many times one does not feel sufficiently prepared to face the world.
He himself never sees himself as sufficiently expert to appear confident and open.
despite the fact that the people around make it seem otherwise.
Furthermore, feeling like an expert in the subject you dominate is also conditioned based on whether there is
other people around who are well-versed in that subject.
That is why sometimes you can dedicate your attention and delve into really strange topics or
unusual, where one can create a mental space of safety and retreat, to which no one can reach.
FIXING
The fixation that allows the Five to succumb to the passion of Greed is importance.
deposited in the autonomy itself.
As we have seen, this enneatype tends to protect itself from the environment through the retention of its
energy, seeking isolation.
The need to feel independent and capable of managing one's life on their own is the safeguard or the
tribute to pay for living a solitary life. Any bond of dependence returns you to your
fear of being ingested or abused by the other.
This is why it doesn't go very well being helped by others. For someone to give, it forces the
another thing to receive, something that the Five always avoids whenever possible to avoid incurring a debt that
would jeopardize the little I had.
He has a strong superego developed, a 'Jiminy Cricket' that reminds him over and over again how small he is.
What is before the world. This makes him hide behind an overwhelmed and fearful personality.

Because it belongs to the tríad of thought, your mind tends to direct your life.
I love to elaborate detailed theories and explore possible alternative ideas.
His thought is analytical, very abstract and chaotic for others, in such a way that
It can pose difficulties when it comes to expressing oneself and having the other person understand.

It is also capable of defending its deepest beliefs with great fervor, its treasures more
dear ones, even causing and distancing others with extreme or eccentric comments,
making him feel sometimes intellectually superior to others.
However, it is more common for them to relate to the people who spark their interest.
intellectual, although it does so from the knowledge it possesses (usually through
technicalities), thus avoiding talking about himself and his feelings.
Among the thoughts that trend in this enneagram, we could consider the following:
Better alone than in bad company.
Why stay on the surface if you can delve deeper?
One is the owner of what they keep silent and a slave to what they say.
I don't need anything from anyone. I can manage on my own.
I just want to be left alone.

BASIC FEAR
The Five lives sheltered by its fears, haunted by fears, expressing itself to the world.
through avoidance behaviors.
As we mentioned earlier, this enneatype lives with a constant feeling of alertness in the face of
possible invasion of their intimacy. This makes them afraid and flee from relationships on many occasions.
personal, where they could be abused and worn out.
Inside, he has a deep fear of not being capable, of not valuing himself, and of feeling empty.
commitment or the imposed demand causes me to distance myself and close off even more, like the oyster
that protects its pearl from the outside.

It can lead to distorted thoughts about reality, such as persecutory ideas.

or rare, speculations or fantasies about alternative realities.
DEFENSE MECHANISM
The main defense mechanism that supports the ego of this ennea-type is isolation.
He/she manages to feel protected from his/her hypersensitivity and from the fear that his/her intimacy and his/her world.
interior seas invaded.
The Five tends to retreat to the mind, where it can scrutinize reality from a more
“object” and safe. However, the withdrawal implies a disconnection from one's own experience, from its
emotions and their senses.
They sacrifice living the experience in order to improve their network of knowledge and the structure that supports them.
sustain.
If we were to take a look inside your mind, perhaps we could find a whole database.
classified by categories and connected to one another through logical and empirical associations.
The tendency to perfect and expand that 'computer' (his mind) and the relationship between the data.
Contents (his knowledge) is one of the supports that allow the researcher to feel more
secure and compensate for your feeling of inner emptiness.

Another way to refer to the defense mechanism of the Five is by understanding the concept
detachment.
This detachment does not only refer to a lack of involvement with others, but also to a
distancing from one's own body and feelings.
The avoidance of emotion, both one's own and others', can lead to showing an aspect of
meanness and cold-bloodedness, a result of the great distance he himself establishes between his mind and his
heart.
CHILDHOOD
Considering that when I talk about the childhood of each enneatype I make references to trends, in
In the case of the Five, there is often a feeling of rejection or suffocation behind it from one of the
parents (or both).
This enneatype has come to internalize an insecurity that intensified when the father or mother
he remained close to him.
He may have felt threatened or suffocated by a paternal invasive attitude. In fact,
It is very common to find a parent Eight or Two in the Five. From this point of view,
The emotional disconnection from the parents is necessary for their survival.
Her way of protecting herself against the external and near threat was to disconnect emotionally from
the parents, from their own emotions and from their body, thus taking refuge in their intellectual world, far away
of reality and the danger threatening their survival.
In this way, the Researcher is often an independent, uninhibited child with a
the only need for them to leave him alone.
It is therefore common to find structures of a Fifth character that remained small.
shut away in their room, playing alone and engaging in individual activities (reading,
computer, studies...
SEXUALITY
The Five is not usually a person who throws themselves into conquest, but rather remains more 'at the
wait
In fact, to win him over, many times one needs to overcome several tests, as he does not open up to
anyone in this seduction process.
It does not seem to openly show its sexual need. On the contrary, there is a tendency to inhibit it.
romantic relationships. However, once you trust someone, you may show sexual behavior.
very possessive, as a way to achieve that desired possession.
Let's say that, under an unremarkable and sometimes dull appearance, a person can be hidden.
sexually very uninhibited. In fact, could be considered a great lover, although he tends to
It's expensive to communicate and give oneself as a romantic partner.
In its appearance, the Five does not seek to attract the attention of others, but prefers to go unnoticed.
rather unnoticed.
This often causes the opposite effect: to be seen as a mysterious person.
that she wants to get to know him more deeply, whether by awakening his wild side, his sexuality
or trying in other spheres.

MORPHOLOGY
The body of the Five tends to exhibit a certain lack of coordination and great fragility: trunk
elongated, angular features and very thin limbs. It tends to be fibrous and with little fat.

Presents a breath with a interrupted rhythm, as if they are only taking in air just to survive.
It has a peculiar footprint, as it rarely places the entire sole down, but rather presents more of a...
curved bridge, with a predominance of support on the outer part of the foot, as if it did not want to leave
his/her footprint through life.

In his way of dressing, a certain clumsiness is reflected, an inability to adapt to what is usual.
common, in such a way that it can combine garish colors or clothing in general with disharmony.
Here there is no intention to differentiate itself from the rest, as can happen with type Four, but rather
her strange appearance is certainly due to a certain clumsiness when it comes to integrating skillfully with
the world.
DYNAMIC CHARACTER
In its move towards stress, the Five tends to the Seven. When it perceives that isolation does not...
provides the usual security, can engage in compulsive action.
He becomes restless and agitated, jumping from one activity to another as a way to distract himself from his
fears and their sense of emptiness.
You can indulge in seemingly 'tempting' activities (television, food, drugs, sex
compulsive…) that really do not fulfill him, but only make him disconnect more from himself.
When moving towards integration, the Five goes to the Eight, in such a way that it steps out into the world.
self-assured and giving themselves permission to pursue the real achievement of their goals.

All of this is possible because it connects more with its instinctive center, from where action arises. It comes out.
from their mind to engage in the world, becoming more functional.

CONCLUSION
In summary, an Enneatype Five is defined as someone intellectual, analytical, solitary, autonomous.
mezquino, perfeccionista, inexpresivo, profundo, inseguro, hipersensible, extraño, inadaptado,
detached, independent, reserved, speculative, and unconcerned.
Some examples of Five in literature or in cinema:
Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, played by Ben Whishaw in 'Perfume' (Tom Tykwer).
Edward Scissorhands, played by Johnny Depp in Tim Burton's movie.
John Nash, protagonist of the book "A Beautiful Mind" (Sylvia Nasar).
Brenda Chenowith, played by Rachel Griffiths in the series "Six Feet Under"
(Alan Ball).
Mark Zuckerberg, portrayed by Jesse Eisenberg in "The Social Network" (David Fincher).

ENNEAGRAM TYPE 6: FEAR - THE LOYALIST

DOMINANT PASSION: FEAR

The Six has been overly identified with the
fear, detail in such a way that a large part of your
automatic way to go around the world
is already being dragged by this.

One of the direct consequences of this

passion is the eager response that this
interior experiments.
angusta could resemble the feeling of
that, at any moment, the ceiling will
it's going to collapse on top.

Here, anxiety could be defined as a response to unidentified fear, which causes one to
fire the self-defense systems and the alarms for survival, not knowing very well about
where the threat comes from.

The one known as the Loyal, also sometimes as the Coward, tends to lean towards the future and any
worry often leads to anxious symptoms, such as the inability to fall asleep, the
tension and exhaustion that can be generated by a mind full of obsessive thoughts.
There are different ways to react to fear, which leads us to consider the existence of two
more variants within this character structure, very different from one another:
The phobic six: has a tendency to contract and shrink in the face of fear, seeking areas of
security where the threat can be dissipated. Prefers to avoid dark alleys, to ensure
to lock the door or, in general, not to take unnecessary risks. Act with special
caution, it becomes warm, modest and tends to be more docile and disciplined regarding the
rules and authority, in order to avoid punishment.
 The contraphobic Six: in the face of threat, they seemingly grow stronger and, as a reaction, they anticipate.
to stand up to fear. If it senses the possibility of hostility arising, it shows its claws.
They prefer to strike first rather than be caught off guard. They tend to be more rebellious than the other.
the phobic variant and takes an aggressive and defiant stance. They tend to rely on an image
attracts strength and hardness.
Although there is usually a certain stability in the way of reacting to fear, phobia and
contraphobia can be seen as a single dimension through which the Six flows, in this way
both attitudes can alternate with the tempo.
There is often an internalization of the established norms, especially in the phobic variant, detail
way that feels unable to break the laws. Everything has an established order and a
procedure by which to carry things out.
Authority is a symbol of punishing power. It tends to be very compliant with the bosses, bodies.
of security or those who hold the highest positions in the hierarchy, while they grow in the face of
those who are situated below in the pyramidal order.
In the contraphobic variant, loyalty is combined with a more defiant, questioning attitude and
rebellious against those who possess such legal or moral authority.

He is nicknamed 'The Loyal' due to the constant fidelity he shows to his friends, loved ones and to
their own beliefs.
This loyalty is largely conditioned by fear. In the face of the need to cling to
Something safe, defends with all its might the relationships in which it finds an external support and
also those ideas or principles that allow him to sleep peacefully, even reaching the
fantasy.
The need to create dependency relationships where feeling safe coexists at the same time with
tendency towards distrust.
The Six seeks to receive support, though without being overwhelmed. It hopes that others consider it, but ...
they generally do not want to stand out or be the center of attention. They need to know that they can count on
with others, but it is also essential to keep a certain distance.
When their alerts are triggered by the unwanted proximity of a relationship, when they feel in the
focal point, distrust is born. This will generate an internal struggle between duty (loyalty to the other
and their firmness in not failing him) and the fear generated (the distrust that underlies regarding the
intentions of others)
However, giving in openly to their aggressive impulses could jeopardize the protection.
what you obtain from others. For that reason, it creates warm relationships in the form of protection for the other or
where he himself feels protected.
By being very focused on the future, it only invests in what provides guarantees and delivers.
security. Sometimes it seeks it in marriage, in a group of friends, or other times in books
self-help or political, social, or religious groups that serve as a reference.
He is prone to getting involved in pension plans, safe investments or getting caught up in studying.
exams with the aim of obtaining a secure job for life. They can also lead to
to stockpile certain supplies excessively due to exaggerated prudence, out of fear of whether
they will exhaust their reserves in case of need.
It has an internal radar that serves as a problem locator. It sets its gaze on the world below.
a catastrophic attitude. Anticipation of danger is necessary to prepare for adversity and
becoming more equipped to deal with emerging problems.
FIXATION
This enneatype usually coexists continuously with doubt. This ambivalence leads him to lose himself in
the indecision, to go around again and again the various available options and to question which is
the most correct.
Perhaps he could spend a good while deciding which shirt to buy or what plan to carry out.
The thing is that the uncertainty, generated by anxiety and fear, also floods its own
beliefs when one does not find external support, leading to true mental battles.
The Six is an expert at looking for ulterior motives in others. They can read between the lines.
through a highly developed suspicion that, on many occasions, fosters thought
paranoid.
Based on the questions that arise in the mind due to distrust, interpretations arise.
mental observations, sometimes leading to very twisted hypotheses about the bad
intention of others.
He tends to think before acting. Excessive caution, due to insecurity in oneself, leads him to
procrastination, that is, to continuously postpone action.
However, this tendency towards moderation is often combined occasionally with rebellious attitudes and
reckless behaviors that serve as escape routes for their own repressed impulsivity. For example, it could
letting oneself go in situations that will spike their adrenaline, such as reckless driving and
reckless.
He theorizes a lot and tends to investigate reliable sources of information to fill himself with data and
knowledge, which allows him to feel more secure and more certain when speaking or
to act.
While in a triad of thought, he suppresses his impulses, which are silenced.
continuing rationalization. Lives with an excessive worship of the mind, not only in terms of accumulating
knowledge, but as a tool to process reality.
It rises to the mind above any other option. It tends to be a devotee of thought.
empirical, with resistances when it comes to accepting other possible realities outside of logic and meaning.
common.
I could come to accept emotional, social, or spiritual principles that go beyond reason if with
Hello, he feels integrated into a reference group. However, being a natural questioner, he gets into
an internal conflict between the group's protection and the distrust in the principles they promote
others.
Some of the most common and internalized thoughts in this eneatype could be:
It's better to be sure before acting.
 Think badly and you will be right.
For better or for worse, others can count on me.
Better to prevent than to cure.
The rules have been established for the common good and must be followed.

BASIC FEAR
The System basically finds itself lost, abandoned and disoriented, without a guide or
stable reference towards which to direct their steps.
The need to differentiate between what is right and what is wrong often leads him to
transfer the authority outward. For this reason, it needs and feels secure with certain guidelines.
externally about how to act correctly.
On various occasions, it tends to be integrated into religious groups, political groups, or regulated institutions.
let them set the rules.

Other times it simply relies on social norms (laws, protocols, traditions...) to

calm the lack of internal guidance and insecurity.
In many ways, it loses its own orientation, the inner voice that would lead it to stay in its
center. For this reason, when it does not find an external reference point, it dives right into the
doubt, which triggers anxiety and anguish.
DEFENSE MECHANISM
This nine-point presentation features projection as the main defense mechanism, through which the
emotions, thoughts, and unrecognized intentions within oneself are attributed to the
others.
The insecurity itself is transmitted to the outside, towards other people, who can...
any moment to fail him or cause him some harm.
The Six has learned to repress its impulses, as they are internalized as something negative or inappropriate.
into oneself. Projection causes that unaccepted internal threat to be directed towards
others.
Through this mechanism, it manages to alleviate its own burden, the internal conflict between a rigid
mental structure and one's own impulses, which are perceived as a threat.
By not accepting this internal conflict on many occasions, he manages to believe that he is the cause of his
discomfort and insecurity must, by force, be someone or something external. Evading one's own guilt makes
to display defensiveness and adopt a victimized stance.
Secondarily, it is capable of leaving its state of fragility, characteristic of victimization, and
it incorporates the external danger within itself.

Through this defense mechanism, called 'identification with the aggressor', if one feels
threatened, the Six will ultimately become a threat to the other himself.
In light of this idea that 'the best defense is a good offense', one could consider as an example the
start a fight when attributing hostile intentions to the other person.
CHILDHOOD
Child Six has resorted to suppressing his own impulses with guilt to feel accepted.
for its environment.

The feeling that there is something wrong, negative, or invalid within oneself leads to a profound
internal insecurity.
Furthermore, as we have discussed earlier, this internal negativity is projected towards
outside, so it is common for the Six to have lived with a strong sense of
fear, whether rational or irrational.
Normally, the childhood of this enneatype has been surrounded by an atmosphere of unpredictability,
mainly marked by the main figure of authority (usually the father).
It is often common to live with a parent who has alcohol problems or others from an early age.
drugs, prone to great emotional and behavioral instability in general.
In this situation, self-blame or the internalization that there is something wrong with oneself is the only
exit to avoid or prevent punishment by the authority.
From all this, it is deduced that, beyond the external appearance, the Six contains within itself a child.
who has felt very guilty and very afraid of what might happen to him.
SEXUALITY
In sexual union there is often a need for fusion with the other. To achieve this, it projects through the
a general ideal of a partner with whom, if they do not meet your expectations, it is possible that
terminating because feeling disappointed.
The inherent distrust in this enneatype tends to infect the sexual area. In such a way that it can
engage in spying rituals (register the mobile phone, conduct interrogations...) regarding their partner,
Tell me that I might be deceiving him with another.
It may happen that, due to the fear of not measuring up or not functioning "correctly" in sexual matters, to the
time to relate, pay more attention to your own catastrophic anxiety than to enjoyment,
thus generating problems of impotence or vaginismus.
MORPHOLOGY
Among the enneatypes considered in the enneagram, the Six is undoubtedly the most heterogeneous in terms of
regarding its morphological constitution.
Among the common elements or traits, I would highlight the scrutinizing gaze, watchful of the surroundings.
Many times, she is able to fix her gaze intently on another person without being aware.
really about it. Prefers to observe rather than talk.
His body holds a high amount of anger, often showing an aggressive attitude towards the
world.
Although in some subtypes (especially the Six conservation) it presents a warm image and
pleasant, try to maintain a just physical distance from the rest of the world.
In a way, it's as if her own body were a physical extension of distrust.
sheltered inside.
DYNAMIC CHARACTER
The Six goes to the Three in moments of stress, opting to cling to it at all costs.
an image of oneself that could generate greater confidence. The need could arise to
devalue others to feel superior and thus compensate for their low self-esteem.

You can also invest more time and energy in work or, on the other hand, get into
competition with other groups through political, social, or religious groups that it
they represent.
On its path towards integration, the Seistende to the Nuevey manages to handle its life better.
relaxed and calm, transcending the usual anxiety to connect mainly with her inner voice,
able to guide him to satisfy his own needs.
On the other hand, it develops greater autonomy and independence in its personal relationships, as a result of
from the inner solidity achieved. It moves from establishing ties of dependency with others to enjoying
your company, managing to trust more in the life that surrounds you.

CONCLUSION
In summary, an Enneagram Six is defined as someone rational, measured, loyal, distrustful,
catastrofista, suspicaz,tradicional, ansioso, estructurado, dubitatvo, paranoico, hipervigilante,
theoretical, questionnaire, insecure, normative, committed, victim, and responsible.
Some examples of Six in literature or in cinema:
John Rambo, portrayed by Sylvester Stallone in 'First Blood' (Ted Kotcheff).
Shaggy, character from the animated series 'Scooby Doo, Where Are You?'
Don Quijote, protagonist of the novel by Miguel de Cervantes.
Lata Josephine, portrayed by Meryl Streep in "A Series of Unfortunate Events"
(Brad Silberling).
Juan Cuesta, played by José Luis Gil in the series 'Here There Is No One Living'.
 ENNEAGRAM TYPE 7: GLUTTONY – THE ENTHUSIAST

DOMINANT PASSION: GLUTTONY

The engine of the Seven is gluttony,

understood as
an aversion to hedonism, a
uncontrollable tendency to be in
continuous search for enjoyment.
This slavery comes from a
imperious need, in many
unconscious occasions, to avoid the
anguish. Clinging to pleasure
it assumes a distraction from pain
interior. In fact, the postponement
Pleasure is lived with a lot of frustration and anguish.

Therefore, the result of all this hedonistic impulse is a deep dissatisfaction, not shown.
openly in general and characterized by a tendency towards nonconformity or insatiability:
it is never enough and always wants more.
The one called 'the Enthusiast' by many is prone to addictions of any kind. The search for
the intensity in pleasure drives him to feel attracted to drugs, food, travel, sex, parties,
hobbies...
An appropriate image to symbolize this character structure would be that of a bottomless sack, in the
that, no matter how much is put in, is never full.
The raw feeling of dissatisfaction remains deafened by an exuberant enthusiasm, as
service of what is considered promising. In this way, the Seven comes to believe that it enjoys the
experience, when in reality it does not stop looking towards an illusory future.

When it comes down to it, you have a great difficulty enjoying the present. For example, one can
find oneself in the midst of an idyllic landscape and, instead of fully focusing on the experience,
he prefers to get excited about the future idea of telling others where he has been.
The tendency to crave more and more does not lead to exploiting and exhausting the common ways of pleasure, but rather
rather to a continuous search for new channels outside of what is considered common to fulfill their
sugar.
Finding a remote landscape, a peculiar recipe, or an innovative idea represent various
temptations where the Seven can put its focus of attention.
He generally wants variety and novelty. This also leads him to undertake large projects.
always in search of 'the gold mine'. Tends to appear unconventional and utopian, precisely
because it avoids relating to the common or the known.
Due to their desire not to miss anything, they tend to be very prone to distraction. They are capable,
for example, meeting at the same time with two different people or adjusting the tempo to the
maximum with other activities and arrive too late to a previously planned appointment.
The Enthusiast is somewhat unaware of their own limitations and tends to act on impulses.
It tends to take on too much and often undertakes many tasks at once, which is rarely good.
finish what you have started.
He presents himself to the world as a cheerful, witty, and eloquent person. Wherever he goes, he manages to bring
smiles thanks to his spontaneity and his cheerful speech.
In fact, one of his great weapons is logorrhea, capable of provoking intrigue in those around him.
seducing them with the word.
Unlike Enneagram Type Two, who is also an expert seducer through their body and their
temple, the Seven makes better use of his persuasive ability and his oratory to get into whoever he wants
the pocket.
This persuasion is also shown in their ability to influence others through their
charlatanry, like a puppeteer who makes his puppets believe that they act by themselves.
Lies, exaggeration, apparent generosity or manipulation are powerful tools.
to achieve their objective or to escape from complicated situations; all of this camouflaged under
an image of a jovial, enthusiastic, and lively person.

There is a splitting between what is shown and the deep motivations. Under the seduction, there...
One can hide the imposition, or aggression can be masked in the complacency towards the other.
avoided.
All this is due to the difficulty or fear of confronting the darkest part of oneself,
continuously trapped by the search for pleasure.
Beyond their capacity for seduction lies a marked narcissism. Conceptually, the Seven
he feels comfortable in peer relationships, but his know-it-all attitude and his propensity to
wanting to leave a mark on others unconsciously places one on a higher plane than the rest.
The pursuit of pleasure is also associated with a rebellious attitude that allows one to break the limits.
embargo, this rebellion usually manifests itself in a masked way, often surfacing through the
joke, cynicism or criticism of conventional principles.
FIXATION
The cognitive style of the Enthusiastic character is imbued with a strong persuasive power towards the world.
Their skills in the field of intelligence lead them to continuously justify their actions to others.
acts or attitude towards life.
In fact, self-indulgence is the mechanism through which the Seven obtains what it
proposes, at the cost of indulging in whims through unrealistic reasoning.
For example, faced with the obligation to wash the dishes, the Enthusiast will self-persuade themselves to see
He spends some time through various pretexts that lead him to be permissive and undisciplined.
This is combined with an image of being spoiled, where the right to gratification thrives for
above personal obligations or towards others.
It has a marked tendency towards planning. The mind continually projects itself towards the
future, towards multiple enticing options related to the achievement of certain goals or
nice projects.
However, this trend towards the future implies a deep disconnection with experience.
present, detailed way that, in light of the experience of eating an exquisite first course, the Seven
he will fantasize about the second course that is going to be served next.
His imaginative potential leads him to a confusion between reality and fantasy. It is not the activity
planned what truly fulfills him, but the very mental concept or the visualized idea with
previousness..
There is a lack of attention to utopian thought. That is why what is achieved in reality never matches what is in one's mind.
visualized, as they were always mental mirages intensely fed by fantasy.
With this, one can understand that the Seven, despite its hedonistic tendency, does not come to experience.
true satisfaction. Thus, the propensity for pleasure does not actually arise from the search for
that full satisfaction, but rather the alleviation of suffering.
This is why, in painful or distressing situations, the Seven escapes with laughter or with its own.
passion of gluttony, which leads him to distract himself from pain through appealing stimuli.

Some reasoning of this enneatype derived from the impulse of gluttony could be:
Seize the day / No worries.
When I want something, nothing can stop me... not even myself.
There is no bad that does not come for good.
I want more!
I have the gift of promoting enthusiasm and good vibes around me.

BASIC FEAR
It could be said that the main underlying fear in this ennea-type is fully disconnecting from pain.
The Enthusiast has internalized that there is no possible escape from suffering, which threatens life.
For this reason, the passion of gluttony predisposes one to reject any connection with it.
pain, diverting attention to pleasure.
The development of a stimulating mind is the perfect excuse to avoid the awareness of suffering.
However, despite being filled with stimuli, the Seven ultimately does not escape the feeling of
insatisfaction, resulting from trying to fill a bottomless sack.
Anyway, the time spent usually in contact with one's own pain is often scarce, because
automatically tends to seek distraction again in the form of mental overstimulation or
sensory.
Ultimately, the Seven lives enslaved to see the world from a false positivist perspective of reality.
out of fear of getting trapped in the inner void that I might experience.
DEFENSE MECHANISM
One of the main defenses that support the Ego of the Seven is rationalization. Through this
mechanism, manages to convince himself and others of his own not real motives for
access life from the gluttonous impulse.
The idealization of oneself and one's own steps play an important role here in order to avoid
the painful reality.
Behind rationalization and idealization lies the fear of connecting with one's shortcomings.
intellectuality at the service of making one believe that they feel fulfilled through what they do, like an effect
bounce to recognize their deep internal void.
There is a difficulty in sincerely admitting one's mistakes, as this would lead to inner pain that
try to avoid. For this reason, it intellectually blocks their deep and unconfessable motivations
and you will sell behind an embellished, logical, and idealized speech.

In the face of the experience of error, turn to positive reformulation, a mechanism by which one manages to give it
the turning of the tortilla and turning the negative into positive.

For example, if the opportunity to secure an important job position has been lost, the Seven
he might end up believing that he was actually underpaid, that the hours were not suitable or
that, ultimately, was not what he needed.
CHILDHOOD
When we talk about the early years of life in an Enneatype Seven, it is common to find
a happy early childhood. Somehow, it is often said that the Enthusiast has remained
hooked for life on the maternal teat.
Generally, he experienced the weaning phase with difficulty and had to seek elements
compensatory (pacifiers, plush toys...) that could replace the pleasurable stimulation of
mother's breast.
The frustration resulting from the pleasant interruption of breastfeeding transforms into a tendency.
to the vital impulse of greed: it is not satisfied and always wants more.
In light of the habit of having fulfilled pleasurable needs, it is as if the Seven had
decided to become self-sufficient through a hedonistic image, allowing oneself to take from the world
that which is needed to live fully and happily.
He is often seen as a cheeky, funny, and spoiled child who always gets what
thanks to her ingenuity, her charm, or her sly attitude.
The presence of a firm authority figure led him to adopt an apparent submission that, in the
background, it is nothing more than a survival strategy to end up getting their way.
Thus, we could conclude that the childish attitude inherent to a character structure of Seven.
it comes from having remained anchored in his childhood, like a Peter Pan who, in the face of the advantages of
having been a child, he decided not to grow up.

SEXUALITY
As one might expect, sex for the Seven is a call to gluttony. It tends to want to exploit the
sexual pleasure in its various forms, although it does not always lead to all the options, but rather
many live through an intense fantasy.
This pleasurable fantasy encourages him not to close any doors, so he may incur in continuous
infidelities or the lack of commitment to formalize a couple.
You may have problems experiencing sexuality and love together because, for the
Enthusiasts perceive others as means to satisfy their own pleasure. This is why
one can experience an addiction to pornography or to different sexual practices.
The contrast between planning or imagining a sexual adventure and the lived reality often
to be often very frustrating, as full satisfaction that is projected is never achieved
mind.
MORPHOLOGY
The body that can accompany this character structure may sometimes resemble that of the
Four-legged: with elongated limbs and a certain apparent fragility.
It usually presents small shoulders and a flat torso. In women, there is no breast size.
excessive, except in cases of obesity, where fat can increase overall volume.
In fact, there may be a tendency to develop a soft body and shapes secondarily.
rounded, with a propensity to gain weight.
On the face of the Enthusiast, a smile is often drawn that appears through large lips and
meaty, willing to keep searching for the mother’s breast, the original source of pleasure.
You can dress casually, prioritizing comfort above all, and exude an energy.
infantile and smooth.

DYNAMIC CHARACTER
When feeling stressed, the Seven moves towards the One. They begin to take their responsibilities more seriously.
purposes from a rigid, perfectionist, and uncompromising perspective, which ultimately ends up causing him/her
frustration at not reaching the proposed goals.
He becomes impatient and is capable of harshly criticizing those who do not keep up with his pace, sometimes making...
apology for their own ideas and attacking those who do not share the same opinion, becoming more
insensible and cold.
When tending to integration, the Seven goes to the Five, and in this way, it manages to live each experience.
in a deeper and slower manner. Interrupt their continuous jumping from branch to branch to remain
centered and with greater sobriety.
This integration occurs because the Enthusiast begins to disidentify from their mind,
transcending their own idealistic mental processes and allowing themselves to enjoy and deepen in the
present, instead of exploring the various possibilities of the future.
CONCLUSION
In summary, a Type Seven is defined as someone enthusiastic, fun-loving, hedonistic.
antconvencional, impaciente, aventurero, caprichoso, narcisista, insaciable, locuaz, rebelde,
charming, talkative, scattered, permissive, fanciful, undisciplined, manipulative, cheerful
complacent and sly.
Possible Sevens in literature or cinema:
Peter Pan, a fictional character created for the theater by the writer James Matthew Barrie.
Maria Von Trapp, played by Julie Andrews in 'The Sound of Music' (Robert Wise).
Daniel Hillard, played by Robin Williams in 'Mrs. Doubtfire, father for life'
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Pippi Longstocking, the protagonist of the series of novels by Astrid Lindgren.
Homer Simpson, the main father character of the series 'The Simpsons' (MatGroening).

ENNEAGRAM TYPE 8: LUST - THE CHALLENGER

DOMINANT PASSION: LUST

The Eight belongs to visceral triad
of the enneagram, where there is a
identification with the energy of
stomach, of the impulse.
Rage plays a fundamental role,
well this is not only assumed, but
which allows him to develop himself to his
wide around the world.
This rage allows him to fight for it
power, to position oneself in front of others and
mark your space in everything
that surrounds him, including people.
In fact, from the perspective of the enneagram, lust is understood as an expansive movement of the ego.
tendency to mark one's own territory beyond the borders of oneself.
Through this rage in the form of aggression, the Challenger sweeps away wherever it goes, charging ahead.
against everything that stands in their way.
Because he has internalized throughout his life that no one is going to give him anything, he has to go to the
I encounter everything, from a crushing and vengeful attitude where there is no room for concessions.
The world is depicted as a battlefield where there is no room for the weak. It reigns.
law of the strongest. This entails banishing tenderness, affection, or any emotion that makes him
sentences vulnerable.
The others are considered potential enemies. For that reason, the Challenger is little
receptive to being loved, as they always distrust the good intentions of others.
Projects their own offensive attitude onto others, in such a way that they usually see wolves around them.
sheep skin vests.
However, when they manage to establish an intimate bond with their partner or with other people, there is a
change of attitude and the individual in question becomes considered as their property.

In these situations, the Eight is very loyal and tends to protect the weak from others. It makes its
he leads the group, thanks to his strong determination, his decisive attitude and the
manipulation capacity.
He has willpower and a special charisma that makes others follow him. He is a natural leader.
a great businessman and visionary. He wants to leave his mark wherever he steps.

Whoever earns their respect and complies with their conditions feels safe and protected. Without
embargo, simultaneously infuses a powerful aura of fear. It usually does not need to express what it thinks; a
A simple look in the eyes can provoke fear in the other.
He tends to impose his will wherever he goes and does not allow others to dictate the rules. He lives
rebellion as a way of proclaiming oneself above any person or institution.
In this type, impulsive behavior is internalized or experienced as a necessity. For this reason,
there is a search for intensity, which leads him to exceed the limits of prudence and take on a
Life full of risks and challenges.
For this to be possible, there is a disconnection from fear and a lack of control over the
impulses. This way of "acting without thinking" leads him to lead a reckless lifestyle, where there is no
fear of the consequences.
Like the Enneagram Type Seven, the Challenger seeks the intensity of stimuli, although this
search is part of the visceral need to live the challenge, to peek over the precipice and feel alive.
even if it means risking one's life.
Moreover, the Eight needs to live pleasure by transgressing boundaries, even using others to do so.
its own satisfaction. It could be elucidated that, under this hedonism, a vicious tendency is hidden
towards the struggle and the pleasurable pain.

Precisely for this reason, it is not unusual to see him practicing extreme sports (skydiving, racing of
cars, boxing...) or unhealthy activities (parties taken to the limit, excesses with drugs or
compulsive and unorthodox sexual practices.
In all these practices, the common element is the expression of aggression through
detachment of the others from the adrenaline release at high levels, but always from the
premise of feeling your own strength.

FIXATION
As in any enneagram type, the corresponding passion is sustained in the human being in part thanks to
to the mechanisms of mental fixation. In the case of the Eight, lust is maintained due to necessity.
of dominance over others.
The Challenger advocates a strong and energetic attitude towards life, disregarding any sign of
weakened vulnerability in the human being.
In fact, one can use the humiliation of others to highlight one's own strength and dominance.
about the environment.

While trying to subdue others to demonstrate his superiority and strength, to the people
the closest have them tied short, filling the relationship with expectations and rules that the other must
satisfy.
He is the alpha male (or female) prototype of the pack. He is at the top of the hierarchy and, by
Beneath him, the rest of the pyramid is structured; all are subordinate to his power.
The great mafia leaders or the image of the gypsy patriarch represent clear examples of
positions that this eneatype usually holds, roles of great significance in which, with a small
decision, can change the lives of many people.
To show their strength and invulnerability, they often disregard any guidance or orientation.
external factor that could help him get his life on track. In fact, it is difficult, for example, to find a
Eight therapy or confessing before a priest.
A man lives outside the law, as obeying the rules implies an act of submission, a weakness.
If life were understood as a chessboard, its allies become the pieces that it controls.
according to their interests. Personal relationships are marked by their own rules that others
They must satisfy.
It establishes possessiveness and intensity in relationships with its close ones. For this reason, its partners
tend to be submissive and manipulable.
Possible own beliefs of this enneatype would be:
Whoever does it, pays for it!
Life is meant to be lived to the fullest.
In the world, like in the jungle: only the strongest survives.
You don't have to be scared with me by your side.
Dare with me!

BASIC FEAR
Fear of being invaded, subjected, or dependent on others is what shapes the
character structure of this enneatype.
The Eight cannot stand to feel that someone could have more power than him. This is reflected in the different
areas of their life and, like the Enneatype Three, manages to stand out from the rest.
However, while the Three seeks external validation through their effort, the Eight
it simply needs to feel that it has dominance over others in different areas: social,
economic, physical, sexual...

This feeling of power mitigates his basic fear. The fear of being subdued by the other, by the rival, it
It leads to a life of submission, where one prefers to attack before asking.
In some way, the Challenger is not going to concentrate on exposing themselves to being hurt or humiliated under any circumstances.
concept. Ultimately, their main fear lies in feeling weak.
DEFENSE MECHANISM
Denials are the basic defense mechanism of the Eight, understood as a rejection of one's own
affective needs and pain, as well as the ability to connect with others' emotions.
Due to how painful it could be to become aware of the consequences of one's own actions,
The Challenger denies his empathetic abilities. In this way, disinhibition is allowed.
There is no moral judgment that governs it: if it needs something, it goes for it. It is useless to give explanations or
Justify yourself then, in some way, everything is valid when it comes to living that extreme hedonism.
what makes him feel alive.
Likewise, to sustain this lifestyle, the Eight banishes all feelings of guilt or
remorse, anesthetizing his heart from empathetic and compassionate abilities.
This denial mechanism is what allows him to adopt a posture of insensitivity and recklessness.
exacerbated. In this way, if you don't show your vulnerability, you keep everyone else at bay and,
therefore, the possibility of being harmed.
The denial of pain can only be maintained through visceral and irresponsible behavior.
Risk contention, in such a way that 'he who fears nothing is unaffected by anything.'

CHILDHOOD
The origin of lust, as a passion that governs this enneatype, can be traced back to
an intense frustration produced in childhood, where the child experienced a strong disappointment or what
it could be experienced as a betrayal.
The pain derived from this early experience in life led him to develop an intense feeling
of injustice, which ultimately translates into aggression.
This is where the identification with the visceral center is marked. The passage of the Eight through the world is
of a reactive character, which means that its behavior is strongly conditioned by
the impulses.
Frustration and the harm received causes the child to react by putting on a armor of sadism.
and revenge. The only way to not experience the painful moments lived in his childhood again is to eliminate
any suspicion of external threat.
Generally, the Challenger came to feel that he could not trust the father. This caused a strong
uprooting and disdain for authority, as well as the need to carve one's own path
in life, in its own way.
In the child Ocho, aggressive behaviors or even acts of humiliation towards others can already be observed.
others. The need to strengthen themselves from a young age helps them hide their deep wound,
born from its tern and early vulnerability.
Since childhood, the lack of love and emotional pain are replaced by a behavior
overwhelming, determined, and compulsive towards extreme and immediate pleasure.

SEXUALITY
What fuels the vividness of the sexual act is the feeling of power over one's lover.
Eight does not wait for the other to take the step, but rather throws himself to satisfy his impulses.
Their attitude is clearly possessive. Beyond living emotionally the carnal union, they live the
experience from the intensity of physics and from its capacity for mastery.

For this enneatype, sex is one of the means of expression available to feel.
lively. Generally seeks new experiences or ways to transcend conventional limits.
They often fall into promiscuity and into so-called paraphilias: morbid behaviors of
sexual characteristics not centered on coitus, such as fetishism, sex with animals, the
sadism or other unconventional practices.
The possible tendency towards these practices is due, as mentioned earlier, to the need
to transcend normal limits in search of intensity and impose one's will.
A tolerance effect is usually given whereby, the greater the intensity of the search, the more it promotes the
feeling shut down or dead inside, which is why sexual practices could go
deriving into increasingly eccentric or dangerous behaviors.

MORPHOLOGY
The overwhelming and dominant energy of the Challenger is reflected in a wide and expanded torso.
Fortifying statements are noteworthy.

The body conveys the sensation of being a tank: armored, resilient, and prepared for attack.
It has tough skin, like tree bark, with great resistance to physical pain. In fact, it often ...
your body and mind are trained to transform pain into a pleasurable experience.
The facial features are harsh and exaggerated. Their gaze is intimidating and defiant, as if it could
penetrate the other, instilling fear around you. At the same time, the tone of voice is high, clear, and assertive.
The inherent purchasing power of this enneatype can often be reflected in clothing.
ostentatious or in large jewels and ornaments, such as huge gold chains or wristwatches
dear and well visible.
DYNAMIC CHARACTER
In times of greatest stress, the Eight moves towards the Five. It usually happens that, when in
In reality, the situations become overwhelming for him, the Challenger needs to retreat to regain strength and
pondering, disconnecting from the world.

The pursuit of constant intensity and dissatisfaction leads in this enneatype to contact.
Every now and then with the internal emptiness and the lack of love, feelings that it tries to mask.
At the same time, the Ochotende to Dosen on its path to integration. It is then that it lets its guard down.
and it allows you to open your heart, filling your relationships with affection and tenderness.

The best way to overcome oneself involves confronting one's distrust of others and the fear of oneself.
vulnerability. Through this leap of faith, the Eight is able to overcome its resistance to lightness and
stop acting like a rock.
CONCLUSION
In summary, an Enneagram Eight could be considered as someone challenging, determined, impetuous,
visceral, sádico, emprendedor, fuerte,temerario, protector, impulsivo, dominante, actvo, pasional,
aggressive, hedonistic, deceiver, assertive, intimidating, rebellious, insensitive, and independent.

Some cases of Eight characters in literature or cinema:

Vito Corleone, portrayed by Marlon Brando in 'The Godfather' (Francis Ford Coppola).
Xena, played by Lucy Lawless in the series 'Xena: Warrior Princess' (Robert Tapert).
Tyler Durden, played by Brad Pitt in 'Fight Club' (David Fincher).
Robin Hood, famous hero of medieval England.
Malamadre, played by Luis Tosar in 'Cell 211' (Daniel Monzón).

ENNEAGRAM TYPE 9: SLOTH – THE PEACEMAKER

DOMINANT PASSION: SLOTH

This enneatype is usually referred to as the
Pacifier due to a tendency to avoid the
conflict. It shows as a person
good-natured, innocent, and seemingly docile,
who prefers to be guided by the
another.
The attitude of following others' will
it involves a renunciation of one's own
needs, desires, and impulses. In fact,
it has a kind of anesthesia or block
that prevents him from contacting his states directly.
It is common to associate laziness with a passive behavior, of physical inactivity. However, in the
Regarding this passion of the Enneagram Nine, laziness is rather shown as a difficulty.
internal to delve into oneself.
Paradoxically, it tends to show itself very active in terms of its daily routine or functioning rhythm.
filling the dead time with activities or plans that help them focus their attention outside of themselves.
The new replaces the 'being' with the 'doing'. It moves in the world with an automatic pilot, which leads it.
it makes you keep a pace of not stopping and thus not having time to think, to connect with your inner voice.

This continuous daily and rudimentary activity allows him not to connect with the anxiety generated by
not truly taking care of himself.
In fact, it is common for the Nine to coexist with a certain state of oppression in the chest, a slight
anxiety that, if the corresponding "narcotic" is not found, escalates and takes him back to the
routine action.
This enneatype belongs to one of the 'positive' character structures of the enneagram, along with the
Two and the Seven. These stress points tend to sweeten life or to override pain, each
which with its strategies or defense mechanisms.
In the case of the Nine, there is an understated optimism that is lived naturally, downplaying the importance of
the painful aspects. Its vital movement is to maintain peace, both internally and externally.
For that reason, it is common to find him mediating in a discussion or trying to avoid that the
conflicts arise in their environment.
One of the ways to protect oneself from pain is to become numb. While it is a perfect
listener for the other, at the moment you want to touch their heart you often encounter a
ice wall.
When you want to realize it, the Nine has gone to its internal refuge where nothing and nobody can
disturb their apparent tranquility. Although they remain physically present, they are able to abstract themselves.
mentally and/or emotionally very easily.
Another way to escape from pain is to transcend it. Obviously, this is more of a mental construction.
that it is not a reality, because to go through pain it is also necessary to know how to hold it, something of which
who precisely the Pacifier flees.
With all this, it is not uncommon to find in the Nine a certain spirituality experienced as a form of
escaping from their internal reality, like wanting to reach the sky without having set foot on the earth.

It is not really a spirituality that seeks a deep commitment to oneself, a being.

present, but rather resembles a veil that evades and numbs any stimulus that
threaten your inner peace.
One characteristic of this type is its visible lack of passion, which we could call as
the element fire. There is not much intensity in its internal experiences, since everything remains bathed
under the effect of anesthesia.
You can cling to proverbs, sayings, or simply handle a concrete philosophy of life to
to delve even deeper into his lack of involvement with the world and with himself.
The tendency to avoid conflict leads to resignation, to saying yes when in reality one is not.
agreement. It also moves a lot in ambiguity, confusing the issue and talking a lot to
say really little.
This tendency to not be assertive generates resentment that, although it is not usually expressed in a straightforward manner.
direct and clear, it manifests more through a passive-aggressive behavior.
As a result of this, for example, the Pacifier harbors a characteristic internal rebellion through the
The more one feels demanded and pressured, the less they facilitate the other getting their way.
In general, the harm it causes is not so much due to a harmful action as to damage from
omission: arriving late, forgetting something that the other may consider important or simply
change one's mind about an agreed-upon plan.
FIXATION
The Nine maintains his passion for laziness thanks to the fixation that characterizes him: indolence,
understood as the lack of will to carry something through.
Indolence coexists in this ennea-type with self-denial, the tendency to banish or disconnect.
of the own impulses.
This renunciation implies yielding one's desires in favor of others. This is because the passion of the
laziness prevails over the fact of taking responsibility for one's needs.
Somehow, the Pacifier has managed to go through life without making much noise, as if a
part of him was already dead and did not demand from the world what belongs to him.
He has a habit of downplaying his needs, undervaluing his desires and opting for
stepping aside to not disturb the harmony. He/She is not a person who shines and stands out, but
rather one more, someone without grand pretensions.
Despite the image she presents to the world as an accommodating person, she lives with strength internally.
a resistance to everything that implies that your tranquility is altered or in danger.
When he decides something, he becomes wrapped in a stubbornness that, from the contained anger, makes it difficult for him to
change one's mind.
The Nine always finds enough reasons to postpone the fulfillment of its needs or
good for solving their vital problems.
In no way should one always leave for tomorrow what can be done today, especially when
has to do with situations that disturb tranquility or existential laziness.
For example, it can take a long time to have a conversation with a noisy neighbor so that
Be more careful at night with the music. The Pacifier is always waiting for the situation to change.
on its own, without having to intervene.
Examples of possible internalized beliefs of this enneatype:
Don't worry about me, I'm fine.
I prefer to have peace over being right.
I understand the different points of view and observe the positive aspect of each one.
I am not going to let this affect me.
 I just want to be left alone.

BASIC FEAR
It could be said that the main fear underlying this character structure has to do with
fear of separation.
The trend in Nine to merge with the environment responds to this fear. The Pacifier flees from
a vision of oneself in struggle against the world. The idea of asserting oneself terrifies him.
who surrounds them.
It's as if I had internalized the concept that, if you can't overcome your enemy, it's better
join him. Therefore, individuality is sacrificed in favor of feeling united with the other.
In fact, it tends to symbiotize, adopting the strategy of making others' needs its own and
absorbing even the individuality of the other or the group. This often causes the Nine
can be confused and identified with other enneatypes.
Thus, conflict is the main catalyst for separation. Avoiding conflict provides tranquility.
to live in apparent harmony, a word whose etymological origin refers precisely to
“concordancia”, “ajustarse”.
Another fear that prevails is that of breaking, cracking. In fact, the painful experience is
sustained by a indifference that allows it to stay afloat. When the Nine enters into pain,
it fully enters and that's when his fear of exploding is triggered.
DEFENSE MECHANISM
The Nine presents a clear energy of disadaptation or self-forgetfulness. If a confrontation
between two people occurs due to a clash of needs, renouncing one's own is the
price that the Nine must pay to maintain its tranquility.
However, the constant forgetfulness of oneself brings much frustration to the human being due to
the satisfaction of one's own needs, whether one is aware of them or not.
This is why, for overadaptation to be feasible to maintain, the Pacifier resorts to its
Principal defense mechanism: narcosis, which allows it to remain drowsy.
While he does not take responsibility for his own impulses, at least he substitutes them with other behaviors that
they compensate for frustration, such as food, tobacco, caffeine, hours wasted watching the
television, a routine activity, etc.
In parallel, the Pacifier presents itself under a false altruism, through which it seeks to satisfy the
own needs through the realization of others.
Not allowing oneself to embrace their own desires, they put all their attention on pleasing others.
seeking their satisfaction by meeting the needs of others, as if they were a sponge that
will fill its interior blending in with the environment.

In this way, it is able to take on the desires of others as its own and even defend ideas or
foreign postures as if they truly originated from him
CHILDHOOD
It is common for the child to have difficulty occupying their place. In other words, no
there was enough space at home for his individuality.
His impulses and desires were not approved by the environment that surrounded him, then the way of
surviving in their environment involved looking towards other family members and forgetting about oneself.

The Pacifier has been able to be a brother in charge of the youngest or the most needy. His
the function was based on providing support at home or simply functioning in favor of others
they needed.
He learned to stay out of the way to call attention. He grew up without making noise, without drawing too much
problems. Basically, he kept a low profile so that he wouldn't get splashed by the conflicts and
thus maintaining a certain internal tranquility.
Many times, the childhood of Nine contemplates the experience or internal feeling of not having had one.
true childhood. It can also be the belief of having had a happy childhood.
However, this last part is often due to the child's ability to associate the
painful experiences and thus be able to continue surviving. In the face of hard experiences, child Nine
he learned to portray himself in his own world, sometimes creating an alternative reality.
One of the possible ways to overcome pain is to idealize the parents, who may not
they were focused on him. In the background, an important emotional deficiency regarding can be hidden.
the parents.
SEXUALITY
Usually, the Nine tends to experience their sexuality openly. This is because they seek their
enjoy also through the joy of the other person.
One does not usually experience sexual relations like an Enneagram Three for example, which despite being able to be very
To be the best lover, one does not give oneself fully. The Pacifier does give itself to the other.

In fact, he is attracted to the opportunity to experience sexuality as another aspect to merge into.
However, beyond their idealistic or even spiritual conception of sex and love, it often occurs
a certain skepticism that leads him not to delve further into the experience. This is also due to
difficulty you have to receive love.
MORPHOLOGY
We found in this enneatype a corpulent morphological structure, with a tendency to obesity. The
the neck is often hidden and the external appearance can resemble that of a barrel.
On the face, a smile predominates, occasionally coexisting with a somewhat sad look. The eyes even
they can be shown fallen outward, drawing an inverted 'v'.
It can occur in flat feet, as if a larger surface of the feet were necessary to
to root oneself to the earth. In fact, it is common for the Nine to drag them along while walking.

In a way, your body seems prepared to withstand the charge, as if it were a mountain.
immovable. However, a certain sensitivity to physical pain also prevails.
On the other hand, there is a minor trend in this enneatype in which the bodies are certainly
more petite and harmonious, with a lower propensity for fat accumulation.
DYNAMIC CHARACTER
In moments of greatest stress, when marked optimism and the usual resources of
Pacifiers are insufficient, the Nine moves towards the Six. When this happens, they arise.
insecurities and doubts under a more depressive and pessimistic view.

It further resists through its passive aggressiveness in the face of others' demands. In situations
more extreme, can show an overflowing anger in the form of accusation towards the other, shooting
even paranoid thinking.
On the other hand, the Nuevetende to the Three in its movement towards integration, which leads it to
adopt a much more diligent and practical attitude around asserting oneself. Draw energy to
to procure a greater good for oneself.
Begin to value your time, your needs, and yourself in general. In this way, you allow yourself
occupy the position that corresponds to him in the world, abandoning his automatic tendency towards the
altruistic delivery and prioritizing their need over that of others.
CONCLUSION
In summary, a type Nine could be conceptualized as someone pacifying, altruistic, straightforward,
indolente, mediador,terco, abnegado, conformista, agradable, utópico, simplón, rutnario, paciente,
open, accommodating, kind, impassive, optimistic, nobody in particular.
Algunos ejemplos de Nueve en la literatura o en el cine:
Sancho Panza, character from the literary work 'Don Quixote of La Mancha' by Cervantes.
Clarice Precious, portrayed by Gabourey Sidibe in 'Precious' (Lee Daniels)
Smee, the quartermaster of Captain Hook, portrayed by Richard Briers in "Peter Pan: The Great"
adventure (P. J. Hogan)
Bridget Jones, played by Renée Zellweger in 'Bridget Jones's Diary' (Sharon Maguire)
Bill Johnson, played by Jeff Daniels in 'Pleasantville' (Gary Ross)

The Nine Enneatypes Claudio Naranjo

By Claudio Naranjo
Currently, the Enneagram is
considered as the system of
identification of personality more
complete, sophisticated, practical and
out never described.
Structure and functioning of
this is Enneagram. The word
Enneagram derives from Greek
nine letters, which means
figure with nine sides. Hence,
As illustrated in the figure, the engram is represented by a nine-pointed star.
inscribed in a circle. (Figure 1)
The circle represents the world and the points, the different ways of perceiving it. To identify
better each variant, a number and a name were assigned to each one, thus constituting the nine types
different personalities:
The perfectionist
Epicurean
THE NINE TYPES OF PERSONALITY:
Belonging to a specific enneatype is innate, meaning the choice is not voluntary. This is
should that, each enneatype, based on the family environment they have experienced, adopts
unconsciously a defense mechanism that develops in adulthood. This mechanism
it serves to conceal the hidden reasons for which they behave in a specific way.
Even though we may be influenced by other ennea-types or even appropriate some of them
its characteristics, we mostly behave according to the scheme of our type.
The nine types of enneatypes
ENEATYPE 1: THE PERFECTIONIST
Enneagram type 1, integrated into the visceral group, often describes their childhood as very hard. This statement
it is true that, during his childhood, he was severely criticized or punished. To escape from
the problems, he became obsessed with trying to be good and right at all times. It is not surprising,
so, that one is perfectionist, meticulous, self-disciplined, reliable, and hyper-critical with
the others, with the enormous sacrifice and the great internal control that it involves.

The perfectionist is so terrified of making mistakes that they often prioritize duty over pleasure.
For him, there is only one right way to do things: imperfection irritates him. Additionally, he tends to the
correction in forms, to the control of their reactions, to the rigidity and to the lack of spontaneity. Believes
to be endowed with a high ethical and moral sense and is respectful towards rules and social norms. His
high level of demand leads to a strong internal anger, which he represses and only manifests in a way
rationalized, correcting oneself and correcting others, vigorously defending what one believes is right.
In contrast to this rigidity characteristic of its enneatype, the one is positively distinguished.
of the rest, for their ability to concentrate on well-done work.
ENNEATYPE 2: THE ALTRUIST
This enea (nine-pointed star), included in the group of cordial ones, is also known as the helper of
enneagram.
From a very young age, he learned that to be loved and accepted, he had to always be nice and affectionate.
Likewise, he/she became accustomed to acting to satisfy others' needs. Consequently, already from
adult, continued to base his behavior on the search for approval. In fact, the core more
important in his life are relationships. He has an imperative need to feel loved, protected
It is important in the lives of others to satisfy their hidden need for love.
Two enjoys helping others and feeling indispensable, as they need to feel needed.
even tending to neglect their own needs, to please others, with the secret
hope that, in this way, he will be reciprocated without having to ask.
His hidden message is: 'I give you so that you love me'. However, when the balance between what he gives and ...
what he receives is not balanced, the altruist feels exploited and disappointed. It is in these
moments when he externalizes his greatest flaw, pride. However, he also makes use of the
manipulation to achieve the desired results. Another prominent trait of his personality is his
kind and seductive image.
ENNEAGRAM TYPE 3: THE ACHIEVER

The eneatpotres, belonging to the cordial group, lived a childhood based on rewards that
he received for each of his achievements. Both his image and his performance took precedence over the aspects
emotional. As a result, he learned to suppress his own emotions and to focus his attention on
acquire status that will guarantee love.
In adulthood, he avoids failure because he is convinced that only winners are worthy of
love. In fact, he tends to set aside his feelings, especially those that could make him appear weak.
or to discover their vulnerability, to focus on achieving professional goals, to succeed and to acquire
social status.
The executor is basically a fighter, competitive, dynamic, pragmatic, and socially bright.
The image he gives is very important to him and he knows how to adjust it to the expectations of others. Chameleonic and
a good seller of himself often confuses the image he gives with his own being. It could be said
that, by its overall nature, represents what is most valued by American culture.
In general, it is advisable to work on sincerity, honesty, and proper transparency, paying more attention to
attention to your feelings and needs. You should also dedicate more time to leisure and rest.
ENNEATYPE 4: THE ROMANTIC
This enneatype, encompassed within the group of the cordial types, experienced abandonment, in the form of
divorce or separation of the parents, in their earliest childhood. Unconsciously, they suffer from the
lack that led to that experience and, likewise, envy what others have, perceiving it as
something that has been denied to him. That's why, in adulthood, he seeks emotional intensity and the
drama, to feel alive.
The romantic is secretly convinced that people leave him because he possesses a tara.
person that provokes rejection. So much so that it constantly reproduces its trauma.
experience abandoning their partners or being abandoned by them. On the other hand, when seeing very
different from the others, enhances this trait of distinction by feeling special. Thus, it is not of
to be surprised that one is labeled as bohemian, strange, original, different, and even eccentric.
The four needs emotional warmth, to share its mood, to feel heard and loved, to live.
unique, intense, and exceptional moments. Fundamentally it is romantic, sensitive, creative,
worried about beauty and aesthetics, artistic contentions. Rejects routine and vulgarity.
His greatest flaw is envy, but he is also defined by negative traits, such as his propensity.
to emotional ups and downs and depression, their fatalistic view of life and their tendency to live in the
past or in the future, but hardly in the present.
ENNEAGRAM TYPE 5: THE OBSERVER

This enneatype, a member of the cerebral group, felt very invaded in his childhood: he lacked
Intimacy and privacy were violated. This is often the case for children from very large families.
As a result of this, the five developed a strategy consisting of retreating and isolating themselves to
protect your private space. For him, the outside world is threatening and dangerous.
Thus, the five is very jealous of its intimacy and likes to observe more than to participate. As it
It is difficult for him to express his emotions; he usually maintains a cold and distant attitude, protecting himself.
excessively from contact with others. Being too long with others tires him because
his emotional demands make him feel insecure. And, certainly, it is easier for him to feel and organize.
his emotions when he is alone.
What he is most passionate about is analyzing, understanding, and accumulating knowledge. He tends to be
independent and self-sufficient.
In general, it would be advisable for you to learn to tolerate your feelings, without disconnecting, and not to hide.
when others seek an answer from them. It would also benefit them to share their
knowledge and their emotions, to break out of their isolation.
ENNEAGRAM TYPE 6: THE LOYAL

The six-type, also a member of the cordial group, grew up in a hostile family environment.
generally marked by domineering and authoritarian parents who, in addition to punishing him and
humiliate him, did not inspire any trust in him. These punishments were a response to paternal instability.
more than a bad behavior of the six. As a consequence, he lost faith in authority and
he started to suspect the intentions of others.
However, despite the fact that as an adult he finds it hard to trust others, when he does, he shows a
a high sense of loyalty.
In their adulthood, the loyal one either opts to find a solid protective figure or to challenge.
the authority.
This report exaggerates the dangers and avoids risks, being excessively cautious and
fearful. However, even though he is always alert, he hates feeling watched.
Before acting, think about the situation a lot and have many doubts. Besides, he/she has a strict
It is driven by duty and tends to cling to rules and predictable things to gain security.
I like to defend the weak, even if I see the battle lost in advance.
In general, it is advisable to learn to take risks, to act and to move forward, even while feeling fear, and
Make decisions to gain self-confidence. One should not evade responsibilities.
hiding behind authority.
ENNEAGRAM TYPE 7: THE EPICUREAN
The enneatype seven is the third and final member of the brain group. It fondly remembers its childhood.
All the memories I have of her are pleasant. Of all the enneatypes, the seven, it
characterized by having had the most idyllic childhood.
Considering this, it is not surprising that the seven is optimistic by nature, as for him the
life is a continuous party.
The epicurean, as his name suggests, constantly seeks pleasure, adventure, and hedonism. For
another part, has a quick mind, as well as a privileged imagination, and is a brilliant conversationalist
and persuasive.
As a counterpart, it is difficult for him to face the painful realities of life. He tries to escape from
boredom and pain while maintaining high levels of excitement, engaging in many activities and
leaving multiple options open. Loves novelty, having many projects and being
continuously in motion, but finds it difficult to finish what he has started. Undisciplined and self
indulgent, does not tolerate limits, nor feeling bound by commitments.
It is advisable to learn to carry out the commitments made, instead of seeking
continuously the novelty and change; namely, to establish priorities without being carried away by the
impulses of the moment; to face pain when necessary, resisting the tendency to evade
in the compulsive search for pleasure or exaggerating the positive side of things, and to delve deeper
favoring quality over quantity.
ENNEAGRAM TYPE 8: THE BOSS

The eight enneatype, member of the visceral group, grew up in a combative environment, where the strong
They were respected and the weak were not. Their fear of finding themselves at a disadvantage made them protective.
developing an exquisite sensitivity to detect the negative intentions of others.
As an adult, the eight grows through conflict, it does not scare him. He identifies himself as a warrior.
eager to defend the weak and fight against unjust causes.
The boss is a visceral, impulsive, direct, dominant person. Generally, he has developed
excessively his aggression and his tough side, to the detriment of his more tender and sensitive side. He likes
to have control over situations and impose their own rules. They are combative, passionate, and able to take action.
quick decisions. It makes its way by force and tends to skip prohibitions and limits.
Feel a great energy that manifests, above all, through anger. Often, it seeks the
confrontation to understand each other's motivations and know where to place them, as a friend or as
enemy. The central issue for him is: "who has the power?" He is very loyal to his friends. Despite having
a big heart shows its affection by protecting.
ENNEAGRAM TYPE 9: THE MEDIATOR

This type, also considered the peacemaker of the enneagram, belongs to the visceral group.
Since Enneatype 9 felt ignored during their childhood; either because their opinions were not
taken into account, or because her brothers overshadowed her, she learned to anesthetize her needs and
even to forget about oneself. Hence, it often merges with the desires of others and the
feel as their own.
The mediator reaches the point of separation and longs for harmony in their relationships, so they choose
for suppressing her anger to avoid confrontations and conflicts. For this reason, she likes tranquility,
comfort and a certain routine.
The nine is known for its kind and conciliatory character. Of all the enneatypes, he is the one that...
better knows how to listen and understand others by putting themselves in their place. However, hates
feels pressured and is unable to make decisions quickly.
His greatest flaw is laziness, as he finds it difficult to distinguish between what is important and what is secondary.
tendency towards a certain indolence and to procrastinate. Sometimes it can mitigate its anxiety by eating or
drinking excessively.