Triad Definitions

[BlackCat]

Instinctive- (Eight, Nine, One)

Concerned with: Resistance and Control of the Environment

Have Issues with: Aggression and Repression

Seeks: Autonomy

Wants to: Maintain a felt sense of self

Underlying Feeling: Rage

-Contrasting Qualities-
Personality (Hidden from others)
Boundaries
Tension, numbness
Defending
Dissociating
Irritation
(This is how they resist the present)

Essence (Conscious about this)
Connected with life
Relaxed, open
Inner strength
Grounded
Acceptance
(The above is how they are oriented in the here and now)

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Feeling- (Two, Three, Four)

Concerned with: Love of False Self and Self Image

Have issues with: Identity and Hostility

Seeks: Attention

Wants to: Maintain a personal identity

Underlying Feeling: Shame

-Contrasting Qualities-

Personality (Hidden From Others)
Self Image
Stories
Emotionality
Holding on to moods
Adapting to affect others
(This is how they view and are oriented in the past)

Essence (Conscious about this)
Authenticity
Truthfulness
Compassion
Forgiveness and flow
Inner-directed
(The above is how they are oriented in the here and now)

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Thinking- (Five, Six, Seven)

Concerned with: Strategies and Beliefs

Have Issues with: Insecurity and Anxiety

Seeks: Security

Wants to: Find a sense of inner guidance and support

Underlying Feeling: Fear

-Contrasting qualities-

Personality (Hidden From Others)
Mental Chatter
Figuring it out
Strategies, doubt
Anxiety and fear
Anticipation
(The above is their how they orient themselves in the future)

Essence (Conscious about this)
Quiet mind
Inner guidance
Knowing, clarity
Support and steadiness
Open to present moment
(The above is how they are oriented in the here and now)

 

[Azseroffs]

hey BC! :hi:

I like this, where did you get it?

 

[Heinel]

Yeah I want to know too.

 

[BlackCat]

hey BC! :hi:

I like this, where did you get it?

Yeah I want to know too.

Amazon.com: The Wisdom of the Enneagram: The Complete Guide to Psychological and Spiritual Growth for the Nine Personality Types (9780553378207): Don Richard Riso, Russ Hudson: Books

 

[brainheart]

This is really helpful. Thanks!

 

[Jeffster]

See, this is one of those areas where Enneagram spins off course for me. I am much more of a "feeling" type than a "thinking" type. And I seek attention and autonomy more than security.

 

[Heinel]

See, this is one of those areas where Enneagram spins off course for me. I am much more of a "feeling" type than a "thinking" type. And I seek attention and autonomy more than security.

Hmm, the only thing you said with that post is that you've mistyped yourself and you're a 3w4, or 4w3 whichever.

 

[Oom]

That's a great list! It confused me but it's got a lot of information for such a short list.

Now I'm wondering whether I'm in the feeling triad instead of the instinctual triad. Since I seek attention. On the other hand I have tiffs of rage that I wouldn't ever let anyone see either.

 

[speculative]

On the other hand I have tiffs of rage that I wouldn't ever let anyone see either.

That is also consistent with the feeling triad, since one of the issues of the feeling triad is hostility.

 

[Oom]

Ah, I should've read more closely. None of the feeling types are what I identify with... I guess my problem can only be solved by studying enneagram more.

 

[DiscoBiscuit]

Cool man. Thanks for the info!

 

[Prototype]

4w6... Sweet, it all makes so much more sense now!

Thanks, BC.

 

[BlackCat]

4w6... Sweet, it all makes so much more sense now!

Thanks, BC.

http://www.typologycentral.com/forums/enneagram/24839-constant-misconception-wings.html

 

[Timeless]

Hmm,

Is there anything on 7-9-8?

Those are my three highest numbers.

7: 9.7
9: 9
8: 6.7

 

[BlackCat]

Hmm,

Is there anything on 7-9-8?

Those are my three highest numbers.

7: 9.7
9: 9
8: 6.7

You could be a 7w8 and have 9 as one of your trifix types?

 

[JocktheMotie]

Hmm, I relate to the instinctive triad more in these definitions, and even some I used to attribute to being a 5 [dissociative, seeking independence/autonomy, general detachment]. On tests, I tend to score 5-9-6 and identify with the 5 description over the 9, but could never pin myself to a wing..

I really need to give enneagram more thought.

 

[BlueGray]

Seems to reinforce my 5w4 status.

 

[Thursday]

Nice as in accurate

 

[garbage]

Thanks for boiling this down, as usual! Grouping types into triads and then 'drilling down' from there would be immensely useful, but I'd never seen good descriptions of the triads.

I think the triad descriptions here definitely help reinforce types 3 and 4 for me, and the fact that 4 borders the thinking triad helps describe its influence.

 

[Timeless]

You could be a 7w8 and have 9 as one of your trifix types?

Yeah, I got the 7w8, but I lean towards more of the 9 with a dash of of the 8-ness.