Deepest Fear: Twos fear being alone and unloved, and cope with this fear by taking care of others and making themselves central to other people's lives. Core Motivation: Enneagram Twos want to feel loved and appreciated, which motivates them to express love toward others in their words and actions.
Enneagram 7w6 Personality Traits
Sevens with a six wing have a deeply-rooted fear of missing out. They want to be trustworthy and honor commitments, but they also want to leave room to allow for last-minute opportunities. Their basic desire is to feel fulfilled and happy.
The reason Sixes are so loyal to others is that they do not want to be abandoned and left without support—their Basic Fear.
Nines want to avoid being controversial. Despite disliking it when people pressurise them into something, they also have difficulty saying no to people. While Nines will go out of their way to accommodate others and downplay their own needs, setting themselves up to be overlooked, Nines dislike being ignored.
Type Twos do not want to feel left out or without connection to others. They are uncomfortable in situations where there is no way for them to serve the people around them, or when they must acknowledge their own need for help.
Fives are the least emotional type in general, experiencing low levels of each of the emotions. While Fives disconnect from feelings, they are actually more adept at avoiding situations where they know they would experience fear, or other strong emotions.
Enneagram Five
And the Five child felt neglected. Not getting enough of what they needed led them to be self-sufficient, learning to get by on less by retreating into their heads and protecting their meager resources. Other Fives experienced a sense of invasion or intrusion.
Eights are the true “rugged individualists” of the Enneagram. More than any other type, they stand alone. They want to be independent, and resist being indebted to anyone. They often refuse to “give in” to social convention, and they can defy fear, shame, and concern about the consequences of their actions.
Enneagram 6 Wings
They are less likely to rely on and trust others, and prefer to keep to themselves. 6w7: Six wing Sevens are Sixes that resemble a Seven in some ways. These Sixes are more social and relaxed than other Sixes.
Enneagram Type 9s might be the hardest to type in the Enneagram personality type system, but they're valuable personalities who sacrifice their own needs to help others feel comfortable.
The basic fear of the Type 9 is that they may lose or be separated from others. They may attempt to prevent this by remaining peaceful and avoiding conflict, potentially adapting to others preferences, rather than stating their own.
The basic fear of the Enneagram Type 3 is failure and worthlessness. They may hold a subconscious belief that in order to be worthy, they must succeed, or at least be perceived as successful.
Enneagram 8 - Active Controller Description. Enneagram Eights have a motivational need to be strong and avoid showing vulnerability. They value having a sense of control and being direct and impactful. Eights love challenges and will embody a need for justice which enables them to protect others.
The Enneagram 8
Known as “The Challenger,” Eights are the type most likely to be called intimidating by others. Assertive and hard-working, they are determined to be in charge of their own fate.
Type Five is sometimes called The Observer. They tend to be introverted and shy, and less expressive emotionally than other types. They focus their attention on thinking, on interesting intellectual pursuits and interests, and creating boundaries to maintain privacy.
Type Five: They are socially awkward
Contrary to this common misconception, Fives' constant introspection makes them funny and interesting to talk to. When around their friends, they open up and can even be the liveliest ones there. Fives isolate themselves because they recharge with alone time.
The thoughts and feelings we have are sometimes very different than how we appear to others. The Enneagram 1 who seems critical is hardest on themselves.
Sixes are one of the most anxiety-prone types of the Enneagram and tend to overreact when under stress. Identifying what triggers an overreaction as well as finding space to process their thoughts in the aftermath of a crisis is crucial for their mental health and general well-being.
Eights dislike dilly-dallying around when it comes to decisions. They like to take action and move forward towards their objectives.
Specific to the Enneagram Type 4's fear of being flawed is their fear of rejection. Rejection tends to make Type 4s feel utterly worthless. If someone rejects them, it can make them hurt for the longest time.
Enneagram 4 Blindspots
An unhealthy four can be moody, dramatic, or exaggerated. They may also become possessive, high-strung, and clingy if they feel misunderstood or to garner attention.
Strengths: Type Nines are often called the "darling" of the Enneagram, says Hall. They want things to feel fair, and they're very accepting of others.
Enneagram Three – Fear Of Being Humiliated
Because Threes are so image-conscious, especially at average to unhealthy levels, they can become stressed about losing face in the relationship. With intimacy comes vulnerability, and that can be scary for a Three who always wants to be seen in the best light.
Enneagram Eight – Constraints
These types have enormous willpower and energy – they want to change their environment, make things happen, and pursue their individual goals. More than anything, Eights detest being controlled by other people.
Enneagram 8s are brutally honest and they famously find it impossible to hide their feelings.