#enneatypes

𝚃𝚢𝚙𝚎 𝟻 : 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚒𝚗𝚟𝚎𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚐𝚊𝚝𝚘𝚛

the quiet kids, kids who like to disappear inside their own mind, kids who don't want to lose the safety it provides. Its likely that E5 kid didn't feel nurtured enough, especially by their mother which caused the painful feelings of longing, isolation. To defend themselves against those feelings the kids started to occupy their minds with something else, they retreated into their mind. The kids thought by not wanting any emotional nourishment from the nurturing figure they can truly become independent. Its possible the kids never felt safe with their family. Detachment & forcing themselves to not desire any emotional engagement with others became their defense mechanism. As a child it feels very overwhelming and unsafe for them to leave their mind. When the E5 kids needed other people's mental support the most in order to survive , they were neglected & left alone. Most likely the mother figure was unresponsive to E5 kid. As an adult, they are forever stuck in the last & third phase of separation "detachment" since childhood.

This + being SO blind 💀

It is so refreshing to be reading Enneagram material again that’s not online.

I know I keep mentioning Reddit since the very beginning of this blog, but you gotta understand, I was on Reddit a lot and for a very long time [over 7 Years] - So I spent a lot of time on the site.

r/Enneagram had changed drastically and I can’t believe I spent so much time reading petty, arm-chair psychologist, arguments between people about the personality types. I can’t believe I absorbed so much brain rot; it was no wonder I was starting to get confused and doubt myself as an avid Enneagram scholar (I guess you could say? lol I used to believe I could teach the stuff or make illustrative children's books about each Type's childhood wound). 

Ick. I don’t even want to think of it anymore.. Just a few minutes ago, I checked out the subreddit again as it has been many days since I last looked at it and I’m always curious to know if it’s improved or not? It is not. I scrolled past so many posts and memes that I came across one post of just a selfie of a chick. That was it. Just a girl, taking a selfie of herself chilling in bed, nothing else, and she asks Reddit in her title: “Can someone type me?”

………..HOW ON EARTH, could the internet possibly type someone an Enneagram # with such little information, for one?!…. AND TWO… WHAT?! It’s just a selfie!! I can’t even——- It gets me mad just thinking about how asinine the subreddit has become.

*sigh* Anyway. This book.

What I have learned so far from this book is that… Our Enneagram personalities are our ego. And we must be conscious to this because it is the way to make better decisions/changes in our lives. We need to be mindful of ourselves and others, by recognizing where we are in the levels of health— if we can help it. 

(I don’t know how else I can say it/elaborate on what I am learning. The knowledge is there in my mind but I have a hard time verbally explaining it.)

It’s teaching me the understanding of our scotoma (darkness. Things we leave out of our view in order to avoid suffering). Per Enneatype. The reasoning for things and how our brains work with our ego/Enneatype Personalities. How we can react less. Stimuli. How the Enneagram raises our emotional intelligence. Lots of brain terminology lol. And so much more.

Gosh, I think I just found my new “Bible” 😂.

It’s such a refreshing read and it makes me love my Enneagram books again. I think I’ll re-read ‘The Wisdom of the Enneagram’ by Russ Hudson next.

(The Book this post was about: The Neuroscience Behind The Enneagram by Adelaida Harrison).

This is what the Enneagram is supposed to be about.

An overview of an enneagram type. Not an expert. May change later.

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Type 4

Center: Heart/Image/Shame

Other triads: Reactive, Withdrawn, Frustration

Basic motivation: Create a unique identity, make personal significance

Basic fear: Being forgotten, not feeling important

Wings: 4w3, 4w5

Disintegration/stress: 2

Integration/growth: 1

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Traits

- Strengths -

In tune with emotions

Expressive and creative

Have an eye for beauty/aesthetics

Empathetic

Tries to be genuine, be themselves

- Weaknesses -

Can be moody and overly sensitive

Self conscious

Feel defective

Can be self pitying

Focus too much on themselves

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Wings

- 4w3 -

The 3 wing adds a spit of spark to the typically melancholic 4 core. A bit more outgoing and friendly. May feel envious of others more often. Want to have validation and praise for their unique accomplishments. 3 wing helps them set goals, which are usually aligned with expression and creativity. 4s want to make a mark/influence on the world and 3 wants to be successful in making that mark. They want their uniqueness to be seen.

- 4w5 -

4 and 5 are both withdrawn types, so it's no surprise 4w5s are often introverted and/or private. Independent type who does what they want. Can intellectualize their emotions. Can get lost in their own world as they are focused on building their creativity and skills rather than focusing on relationships.

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Disintegration: 2

Disintegration to 2 can cause a 4 to lose sense of their independence, instead throwing themselves into relationships. They want to be rescued somehow without putting much effort into building genuine connections. Very clingy and intrusive.

Integration: 1

Integration to 1 can cause a 4 to become more objective and more bold to take actions towards their desired goals and dreams. They learn not to be trapped in their self absorptions. They learn to control/balance their feelings so they are less moody. Integrating 4s have a desire to contribute to the world and make a better difference rather than simply only doing things they want whenever they want.

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Subtypes of 4

- Sp 4 -

Sp 4 is the most internalized and least expressive about their pain and suffering compared to the typical 4. They learn to deal with it by themselves. They want to be recognized and accepted for being so "tough" for not complaining about going through heavy things. They may instead look for those who are visibly suffering in order to provide empathy and help for them.

- Sx 4 -

Sx 4 is the most expressive and intense. They want to be their most authentic selves and chase after their desires. They are very deliberate in trying to attract others with their unique and genuine character - with the way they dress, act, any sort of self expression, they need people to like their uniqueness. They can be more assertive with their needs, which can be used to cover up the actual sadness they have inside. They have a deep need to prove they are worthy.

- So 4 -

So 4 is the most connected to their suffering and will openly show this. They compare themselves a lot to others and feel shame for not having the traits they envy. They want to be accepted but fear their flaws will drive people away. Inferiority and victim complex. There is a lot of inner conflict of wanting to be original and different but fearing having something wrong with them and longing for others acceptance.

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Enneagram list

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Side blogs:

Kpop astrology @rainy-astrology

So it’s time to introduce you to my vision of Enneagram types. I made these humanisations (?) a long time ago (in the end of 2021), and since then I’ve created a whole Ennea lore, lol.

Some of these arts are old, some of them are quite new…And I’ll definitely make more.

Gut Types (9-8-1)

https://www.tumblr.com/blueopinions49/714684054949298176/understanding-type-9?source=share

https://www.tumblr.com/blueopinions49/713776928726958080/understanding-type-8?source=share

https://www.tumblr.com/blueopinions49/715329872464150528/understanding-type-1?source=share

Head Types (7-6-5)

https://www.tumblr.com/blueopinions49/713157696877199360/understanding-type-7?source=share

https://www.tumblr.com/blueopinions49/712508568147984384/understanding-type-6?source=share

https://www.tumblr.com/blueopinions49/712065601858895872/understanding-type-5?source=share

Heart Types (4-3-2)

https://www.tumblr.com/blueopinions49/710605851536326656/understanding-type-4-pt-1?source=share

https://www.tumblr.com/blueopinions49/711239964250324992/introduction-this-is-a-rantinformative-post-on?source=share

https://www.tumblr.com/blueopinions49/710152882517884928/understanding-type-3?source=share

https://www.tumblr.com/blueopinions49/708805690950565888/understanding-type-2?source=share

“The Instinctual Drives and The Enneagram”- John Lukovich 2021

As another astrology hypothesus that may not ring true, I've been thinking about whether a 12th house sun placement could indicate a present life that is ruled by past lives to a greater degree.

As th 12th house is the house of the occult, to have a sun sign placement in the 12th house could indicate a greater influence from the subconscious mind over present actions than other placements.

Predictions:

• likely to be Ni dominant (INFJ or INTJ) or possibly ENXJ.

• may have some sort of second sight

• may be an enneagram 4, 3, 7, or 5

• If a cardinal sign, may feel a very strong sense of forces beyond their control driving them. Has immense passion and drive but may feel like it comes from a source greater than just themselves

• present life may be the fulfillment of a wish from a past life