


The description of each type is universal, and can be applied to all genders. One’s personality does not change from one type to another. Remember: Choose the answer that comes to mind at first glance-your answers should be intuitive to give the most accurate results. It may help to take the test a few more times afterwards to check for consistency. (If you’re extra curious, there are 6 sets of instinctual variants to consider on top of the 27 subtypes, which results in 162 combinations, but that’s beyond the scope of this article.) This particular individual is likely passionate for a cause, and extremely organized. For example, a 2W1 (“Two Wing One”) is a Helper (Type 2) with Reformist (Type 1) tendencies. The main type will ‘borrow’ traits from the neighboring wing and result in a blend of the two. Do the math: this translates into 18 total variations in addition to the 9 original Enneatypes. The resulting subtype is then vocally referred to as “(Type) ‘Wing’ (Type)”. It’s also possible to type without a particular wing, which means you’re very characteristic of your Enneatype. The nine types are divided into three triads that split the system into three areas:Įach member of the triad has a main, hyper-focused feeling when under stress:Įach point on the Enneagram is neighbored by wings, or two adjacent Enneatypes (numerical values: one up and one down), which can influence the characteristics of the original Enneatype. In the above example, our test taker is Enneagram type 6. The largest chunk of your results should indicate the Enneatype that best describes you, ranging from numbers 1 – 9. We’re excited to announce our take on the Enneagram! It takes approximately 10 minutes to complete and gives a pie-chart breakdown of your preference for each of the nine Enneatypes. Breaking Down the Enneagram for Beginners If that sounds a bit woolly, then we’re here to add some clarity to the process for you. The nine distinct points are conjoined with the deeper facets of the psyche (i.e., the unconscious) to pinpoint core motivations, fixations, virtues, fears, desires, and temptations.

The Enneagram, a funky, 9-pointed geometric structure, has been all the talk in personality testing and career coaching over the past decade.
