🌱 Discover Your Enneagram Type
The Enneagram maps nine core personality archetypes –
from Type 1 – The Perfectionist to
Type 9 – The Peacemaker.
Glide through 54 quick statements, watch the neon bar
pulse, and meet the number that feels uncannily like you.
FAQs, Fun Facts & Deep-Dives
1. What exactly is the Enneagram?
A personality development model that maps nine core motivations (Types 1-9) along a nine-point symbol (“ennea” = nine, “gram” = drawing). Each point represents a cluster of desires, fears and defence mechanisms.
- Modern roots : Óscar Ichazo (1960-70s)
- Popularised by : Claudio Naranjo, Don Riso & Russ Hudson
- Used for : coaching, therapy, leadership, couples’ work, self-reflection
2. One-liner overview of all nine types
| # | Nickname | Core Desire |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reformer | Integrity / being “good” |
| 2 | Helper | Love / being wanted |
| 3 | Achiever | Value / being successful |
| 4 | Individualist | Identity / being unique |
| 5 | Investigator | Competence / being capable |
| 6 | Loyalist | Security / being supported |
| 7 | Enthusiast | Freedom / being satisfied |
| 8 | Challenger | Autonomy / being in control |
| 9 | Peacemaker | Harmony / inner peace |
3. How does scoring & “wing” logic work?
Your answers add 1 or 2 points toward the type each statement
belongs to. The highest total → your core type.
We then look at adjacent numbers on the circle:
(core ± 1). The higher of the two is labelled your
“wing” (e.g. core 5 with higher 4 than 6 → 5w4).
Can I have both wings?
Most people lean to one, but behaviour can borrow from either over a lifetime. Think “dominant-wing” rather than a permanent binary.
4. What are the Head, Heart & Gut centres?
Types group into three intelligence centres:
- Gut (8-9-1) – instinct, anger, autonomy
- Heart (2-3-4) – emotion, image, worth
- Head (5-6-7) – thinking, fear, security
Each triad shares a common struggle (anger, shame, or fear) and a pathway to balance.
5. What are “integration” and “disintegration” arrows?
On the symbol every type connects to two others: one shows where you go in stress, the other in growth. Example: Type 1 relaxes toward 7-like spontaneity, but under pressure can tilt into 4-like moodiness. Arrows are dynamic hints, not destiny.
6. What are Self-pres, Social & “One-to-one” subtypes?
Our dominant survival instinct flavours the core type, creating 27 subtype variants. A quick taste:
- Self-pres – focus on safety, comfort, resources
- Social – focus on group belonging, roles, status
- One-to-one – focus on intensity, bonding, impact
A 7-sp looks different from a 7-sx! Subtypes explain look-alike contradictions inside the same core number.
7. Which types pair well romantically?
Any combo can thrive with maturity, yet certain dynamics repeat:
- 1 & 7 – structure × spontaneity balance
- 2 & 8 – care × protection synergy
- 4 & 5 – depth × analysis fusion
Communication beats compatibility charts.
8. Which famous people share my type?
A sample list – your result card shows more!
- 1: Michelle Obama, Greta Thunberg
- 2: Dolly Parton, Samwise Gamgee
- 3: Beyoncé, Tony Robbins
- 4: Frida Kahlo, Prince
- 5: Albert Einstein, Lisbeth Salander
- 6: Ellen Ripley, Frodo Baggins
- 7: Robin Williams, Peter Quill
- 8: Serena Williams, Winston Churchill
- 9: Keanu Reeves, Winnie-the-Pooh
9. How long does this quiz take?
Roughly 4-5 minutes – about one Spotify song queue. Grab coffee, slide away, done.
10. Will my answers be stored?
Nothing is saved unless you click “Add to My Profile”. GDPR-friendly: no cookies, no IP logging, no 3rd-party trackers.
🧠 Enneagram and Self-Discovery
“You are not a number. But a number might just reveal the story you’ve been living.”
The Enneagram isn’t just another personality test — it’s a deep, elegant mirror. Unlike traditional labels, the Enneagram doesn’t tell you who you are, it reveals why you do what you do. From core fears to hidden desires, your type offers a roadmap to self-awareness.
This model is used in therapy, leadership, and even character development for novels and screenplays. Whether you’re a quiet Type 5 observing from the sidelines or a bold Type 8 carving out your own lane, understanding your type can illuminate habits you didn’t know you had — and patterns you can change.
💞 Enneagram Types in Dating & Love
“Understanding how you love begins with understanding why you love.”
Each Enneagram type brings a distinct energy into relationships:
- Type 2s show love by giving.
- Type 4s seek profound connection and emotional resonance.
- Type 6s crave loyalty and shared security.
- Type 9s need peace, not drama.
Your type influences everything — how you flirt, argue, bond, and break. Knowing your type helps you ask: “What do I need in love?” Equally important: “What do I offer?”
Whether you’re looking for casual connection or deep commitment, this tool can help you approach dating with clarity — and maybe even compatibility.
💼 Career Insights by Type
“Your motivation doesn’t clock out at 5PM — it follows you into your career.”
Your Enneagram type affects your work ethic, leadership style, and even burnout triggers:
- Type 3s thrive in fast-paced, recognition-rich roles (marketing, leadership, media).
- Type 5s gravitate toward deep-focus roles (research, coding, strategy).
- Type 1s excel in systems and ethics-driven careers (law, healthcare, quality control).
- Type 7s need dynamic, flexible environments that feed their curiosity (travel, startups, content creation).
What energizes one type exhausts another. The more you align your career with your type, the more sustainable your success becomes.
📈 Growth & Stress: Your Type in Motion
“You’re not just a single number — you’re a story in motion.”
The Enneagram is dynamic. Each type moves along “arrows” when under stress or experiencing growth. These movements hint at how your personality shifts when pushed.
Example:
- Type 1s in stress behave like 4s (moody, self-critical).
- Type 9s in growth become more assertive and productive like 3s.
- Type 2s under pressure can turn controlling like 8s.
Understanding these patterns helps you notice the shift before it spirals. It also shows what your best self already contains — waiting to emerge.
🔮 Wings & Flavors: The Enneagram Twist
“You’re not just a 4. You might be a 4w5 — or a 4w3. And that’s everything.”
Wings are the subtle seasoning to your type. They’re the Enneagram numbers on either side of yours, adding nuance to your core:
- A 6w5 is more cautious, intellectual — the “Strategist.”
- A 6w7 is more energetic and outgoing — the “Buddy.”
- A 9w1 blends harmony with idealism.
- A 9w8 brings calm with a quiet strength.
These combinations don’t override your type — they fine-tune it. Learning your wing gives you a more accurate reflection and a deeper growth path.
📣 What’s Next? Add, Share, Explore
You’ve just taken a powerful step in understanding yourself. Now you can:
- 🔒 Add your result to your profile — so others can vibe with your energy.
- 🔁 Retake the quiz if you want to reflect more.
- 🧭 Explore your type deeper through the embedded FAQ.
- ✍️ Try the MBTI Calculator next for a multi-dimensional insight.
- 🔗 Share your result on social — because let’s face it, Type 7s need everyone to know they’re Type 7s.
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