Enneagram Tritype Test

[Luminous]

Free Enneagram Tritype(R) Test | Originator of Tritype

I know previous versions of this have their own threads, but I thought I'd start a new one since it was recently updated and it's currently free to take.

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My results: I actually got 9!!!!!! Too bad the other numbers are incorrect. sx/sp/so
Primary Enneagram Type 9*
Common Names For Type 9 Peaceful Person, Mediator, Peacemaker, Harmonizer, Connector, Pleasant Person
Enneagram Tritype® Stacking 6-9-4*
Tritype® Archetype The Seeker - 469, 496, 649, 694, 946, 964
Instinctual Type Stacking Intimate
Instinctual Stack Intimate / Self-Preserving / Social
* Special Note: Indicates your Enneagram Type and Tritype do not match, which suggests you lead with Type 6 or 9.

Your Top Ranked Enneacard: Type 9
Your Tritype® Stacking: 6-9-4

Peaceful Person, Mediator, Peacemaker, Harmonizer, Connector, Pleasant Person

Type: 9
Overview

Nines want to be agreeable, peaceful, natural and comfortable. More importantly, they want to be calm, and if at all possible, to avoid conflict. Nines see themselves as accepting, unassuming and laid-back. Nines would like others to see them as humble, easygoing and approachable. Their idealized image is that they are content and harmonious.

Desiring union, harmony and unconditional love, Nines get along with most people that they meet. Considerate and gentle, they have an innate ability to make people feel comfortable and at ease. Nines are very accepting and readily empathize with others. Focused on the well-being of others, they may at times lose sight of their own agenda. More intellectual than they let on, they have a natural gift for seeing many different points of view. Nines are able to see all the shades of gray in any given situation and have a way of diffusing conflict and being calm and steady in a crisis. Focusing on similarities rather than differences, they make an excellent mediator and peacemaker.

Nines don’t want to be drawn into conflict and avoid being pressured to react. Self-forgetting by nature, they repress their anger and neglect their needs in order to avoid the discomfort that comes with conflict. Because Nines may lose themselves in life’s simple pleasures, the needs of others, or the basic task of living, they may never go after what they truly want. Nines may struggle to find their one true passion. At times, they may be complacent and minimize anything that is upsetting.

Often the strong, silent type, Nines have the power of patience, persistence and resistance. Nines see themselves as having stamina and take pride in their ability to endure. They tend to procrastinate and take longer than others to make up their mind. When they do make a decision, they are like an unstoppable elephant pursuing its goals. Not one to self-promote, they would rather be discovered than announce themselves. Others may underestimate their due to their casual and nonchalant attitude. This is nearly always a mistake–one that they are happy to let others make because they prefer not to flaunt their talents or appear egotistical.

Need
Nines need simplicity, peace, harmony and to be appreciated. Because they are highly empathetic, they need to know that the people around them are relaxed in order for them to be able to relax. To truly be at ease, Nines need to have their creature comforts and are unwilling go without them. Publicly, they may go along to get along, but when in private they make sure that they have what makes them feel happy and comfortable.

Avoid
Nines avoid conflict, complications and judgmental people. Being shut down, overlooked and not included by others are among their greatest fears. Nines are afraid of being loveless and of not receiving or being able to give love. Paradoxically, their avoidance of anger and conflict can lead to more conflict. Nines don’t want to deal with anything until they are good and ready. It is hard for them to say no, so yes means maybe and maybe means absolutely not!

Virtue
Nines virtues are their acceptance, peacefulness and ability to see universal truths. Open and receptive, they easily relate to others. When Nines are at their best, they can be both personally and universally connected. Whether they prefer simple pleasures or intellectual pursuits, they are always seeking what is harmonious. Nines often show their love by working hard, and they can make great contributions to others. Down to earth, steady, patient and easygoing, they bring a sense of calm to any given situation. Steadfast and persistent, Nines are able to endure even the most tedious and difficult circumstances.

Vice
Nines vices are indolence, inaction or sloth. This can lead to self-forgetting and neglecting their own needs and/or the needs of others. Their inattention and forgetfulness can manifest as “crimes of omission”. You may also be stubborn or turn a blind eye to someone in need. Everyone thinks that you are on his or her side and can interpret their understanding as agreement. Overly avoiding conflict, they are most likely to hurt the people around them by not keeping promises due to their lack of follow-through. This can make for a passive-aggressive stance in life where Nines don’t see the impact of their inaction and can appear callous or indifferent.

Attention
Nines’ attention goes to identifying with and merging with others. Their soft, pillowy energy tends to spread outwards and become diffuse. Because they sense and champion the needs and feelings of whatever group they are in, they are a natural group anchors. To avoid feeling tension and conflict, they may reach for substitutes for love by eating, focusing on the minutia or getting lost in unimportant tasks.

Spiritual Path
The Nines spiritual journey is to reclaim their sense of right action and awaken from the coma of self-forgetting. Spiritual growth will come to them as they reclaim, define and assert their sense of self in the world.

Mantra
True love is action and not passive acceptance. To be truly loving requires that they define your values and take a stand for what you believe is important– regardless of the conflict it may cause. Indecisiveness and a fear of upsetting people can prevent you from taking appropriate action. Remember that no decision is a decision, and a “stitch in time saves nine”.

Wing
The Enneagram Type 9 with the 1 Wing, desires to appear elusive. They see themselves as pragmatic, clear, collected, funny, calm and harmonious.

The Enneagram Type 9 with the 8 Wing, desires to be natural. They see themselves as dignified, comfortable, loving, aloof, strong and kind.

Famous Type 9s
Loni Anderson, Bali, Annette Bening, Tony Bennett, Ernest Borgnine, Matthew Broderick, Sandra Bullock, George Burns, Kate Bush, Art Carney, Keith Carradine, Julia Child, Connie Chung, Bill Clinton, Columbo, Gary Cooper, Kevin Costner, The Dalai Lama, Jeff Daniels, Oscar de la Renta, Clint Eastwood, Dwight Eisenhower, Queen Elizabeth II, Shelley Fabares, Peter Falk, Gerald Ford, Dennis Franz, Annette Funicello, Mahatma Gandhi, John Goodman, Tipper Gore, Elliott Gould, Charles Grodin, Woody Harrelson, Patty Hearst, Mariel Hemingway, Audrey Hepburn, Barbara Hershey, Anjelica Huston, Shirley Jones, C.G. Jung, Grace Kelly, Nancy Kerrigan, Lisa Kudrow, Stan Laurel, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Abraham Lincoln, Andie MacDowell, Mr. Magoo, Dean Martin, Jerry Mathers, Dan Quayle, James Earl Ray, Ronald Reagan, Ralph Richardson, Carl Rogers, Roy Rogers, Gena Rowlands, Eva Marie Saint, Garry Shandling, Martin Sheen, Tom Skerritt, Ringo Starr, Mary Steenburgen, Daniel Stern, James Stewart, Eric Stoltz, Billy Bob Thornton, Andy Williams, Tricia Yearwood, Renee Zellweger, Joe DiMaggio,George Lucas.

Download Type 9 Cheat Sheet
Enneatypes at a Glance

Your Most Likely Enneacard: Type 6 or 9
Names: Loyal Person, Devil’s Advocate, Troubleshooter, Guardian, Trooper, Dedicated Person


Type 6
Overview

Sixes want to be safe and secure, to fit in and belong. More importantly, they want to have certainty and security, putting their faith in a trusted authority, belief system or tradition. Sixes see yourself as loyal, friendly, conservative and/or cautious. Sixes would like others to see them as trustworthy, dedicated and reliable. Their idealized image is that they are supportive, responsible and dutiful.

Sixes are innately curious with a wonderful sense of humor. A bundle of contradictions, Sixes can be wary and cautious one minute and/or rebellious and courageous the next. Sixes possess an endearing childlike reactivity and often take the position of the devil’s advocate to promote a sense of pair play. Depending on the situation, Sixes can be friendly and outgoing or reserved and skeptical. A ‘good soldier’, they prefer the role of buddy, loyal family member or trusted employee. They can be a reluctant authority because their fear that taking on a leadership position might make them a target for opposition. So, Sixes chose your positions carefully. To manage anxiety, they seek comic relief.

Sixes are attracted to people who are strong, protective and/or have prestige. Sixes seek trusted, reliable authorities and allies. Often identifying with the underdog and distrustful of people’s hidden agendas, they are slow to trust new acquaintances. Keenly aware that they could be duped or taken advantage of, they pay attention to insincerity and inconsistencies. To determine if someone is trustworthy, Sixes watch for and question any discrepancy they observe. Once someone passes the testing process Sixes become deeply committed and a most loyal friend. Devoted to their friends and family, they show allegiance over individuality.

Seeking certainty, Sixes tend to be cynical. Because Sixes are afraid of being unprepared or caught off guard, they often rehearse in their mind what they might say or do. Imaginative and visual, they can often see what might go wrong. They may even enjoy scaring themselves by thinking of worst-case scenarios so that they will never feel paralyzed by the fear of not knowing what to say or do. Although Sixes are afraid to be afraid, they can learn mind or matter and they are capable of being profoundly dutiful and heroic. Once Sixes let go of doubts, their fear turns into excitement and they can surprise yourself with unexpected acts of valor.

Need
You need predictability, a protective, authority and the security of feeling that you belong. You long for trustworthy guidance to manage the feelings of fear and doubt. You can be a “proof junkie” who needs to test people, ideas and beliefs over and over again to see if they are worthy of your loyalty. You tend to need reassurance and encouraging, positive feedback from friends and loved ones.

Avoid
Sixes avoid deviance, uncertainty and anything that is different from any group or idea to which they ascribe. They are highly motivated to avoid disappointing friends or authority figures. Fear and doubt can undermine their sense of safety. Sixes are afraid of fear, submission and cowardice, so they vacillate between loyalty and rebelliousness by puffing up and backing down. Sixes fear anything unproven or radical. they also are afraid of deviating from the norm or being different from your peers. Their greatest fear, however, is to be alone and unprotected.

Virtue
Sixes greatest strengths lie in their ability to test for the truth and in recognizing and challenge a bad authority. Loyal and dedicated, they understand the value of making sacrifices for the group and are willing to enforce society’s rules to ensure safety and security for all. Sixes believe that if everyone followed the rules and cooperated with one another, the world would be a safer place. A hero at heart, they are capable of great acts of loyalty and courage.

Vice
Sixes vice is fear. This manifests as excessive doubt and playing the devil’s advocate. Their drive for security can cause them to envision a dangerous and divisive world in which they feel persecuted and then may persecute those who deviate from the rules or the norm. When Sixes are afraid, they doubt their own authority and can become provocative and undermining. Seeking security, they try to control others by ensnaring them in their fears and doubts. A lack of faith in their own authority can cause Sixes to overly submit to or challenge others, the rules or authority figures.

Attention
Sixes attention goes to feelings of fear and doubt and scanning for danger, hidden motives or agendas. They have a tendency to focus on the worst-case scenario. Sixes fears and doubts can keep them from taking action and/or trusting themselves and others. They may at times be overly phobic and at other times overly counter-phobic.

Spiritual Path
The Sixes spiritual path is to reclaim their sense of faith and courage and see unity instead of differences. In Sixes search for security, remember that the only real security lies in having faith and in trusting themselves.

Mantra
As you learn to relax and trust yourself, fear will often turn to excitement and courage. Remember, people are far more alike than they are different. Embrace what is new and unfamiliar as an opportunity to remember what you already know and trust. Instead of idealizing those who rescue or protect others, overcome your tendency to hesitate or doubt and take action.

Wing
The Enneagram Type 6 with the 5 Wing, desires to appear remote. They see themselves as reserved, faithful, knowing, intelligent, refined, real and brave.

The Enneagram Type 6 with the 7 Wing, desires to appear conformist and fit in with others expectations. They see themselves as loyal, friendly, intelligent, casual, related, interested, energetic, warm and wary.

Famous 6s:
Phobic: Jason Alexander, Woody Allen, Alan Arkin, Kim Basinger, Candice Bergen, Albert Brooks, George Bush, Lynda Carter, Stockard Channing, Rodney Dangerfield, Ellen DeGeneres, Eminem, Sally Field, Teri Garr, Ed Harris, Janet Leigh, Jack Lemmon, Richard Lewis, Penny Marshall, Marilyn Monroe, Mary Tyler Moore, Bob Newhart, Richard Nixon, Lena Olin, Anthony Perkins, Sydney Pollack, Paul Reiser, Pat Robertson, Rene Russo, Kristin Scott-Thomas, Carly Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Stewart, Meg Tilly, Brian Wilson.

Counterphobic: Ellen Barkin, Warren Beatty, Judy Davis, Phil Donahue, Carrie Fisher, Mel Gibson, Andrew Grove, Gene Hackman, Adolf Hitler, Dustin Hoffman, J. Edgar Hoover, Tommy Lee Jones, Wynonna Judd, J. Krishnamurti, Spike Lee, David Letterman, Gordon Liddy, Charles Manson, Steve McQueen, Michael Moore, Paul Newman, Chuck Norris, Rosie Perez, Richard Pryor, Robert Redford, Janet Reno, Julia Roberts, Meg Ryan, Steven Seagal, Ben Stiller, Patrick Swayze, Justin Timberlake, Linda Tripp, Ted Turner, Sean Young.

Download Type 6 Cheat Sheet
Enneatypes at a Glance

If you are a 6, you want to be safe, secure, fit in and belong. Most importantly, you want to have certainty, putting your faith in a reliable authority, a trusted friend or a known system or tradition. You are the true devil’s advocate and can always see both sides of every issue. You can struggle with feelings of fear, doubt and/or anxiety. Under stress, you can worry about being blamed and to protect yourself you can undermine or blame others. If you are the cautious phobic 6, you will manage your fear by focusing on what could go wrong and by avoiding any perceived hazard. If you are an assertive counter-phobic 6, you may face your fear and take calculated risks to prove that you are not afraid of any perceived hazard. Secretly, you still prepare. Your core fears are of being alone, in trouble with someone, blamed for something you didn’t do, anxious and afraid that you might be or act afraid, worrying that something will go wrong, being unprepared, without a protector or back up support person and/or wise others with expertise. At your best, you are courageous, supportive, engaging, dedicated and loyal.

If you are a 9, you want to be peaceful, relaxed, comfortable and natural. Most importantly, you want to be agreeable and if at all possible to avoid conflict. You are a nice person and go along to get along. You want harmonious relationships. You are very receptive and a good listener. You are patient and like to take your time in whatever you do. You may have problems with inaction. Under stress, you may be passive-aggressive, neglectful and/or indifferent to the needs of others. You may be unresponsive and/or minimize. Your core fears are of being loveless, uncomfortable, inharmonious, overlooked, discordant, unimportant, non-existent, lost in complications and/or shutout. At your best, you are steady, kind, accepting, and deeply connected to others and able to successfully mediate differences and restore harmony.

If you are a 4, you want to be inspired, intuitive, original and unique. Most importantly, you want to be passionate, true to your feelings and be authentic. You see yourself as a sensitive intellectual that is creative, expressive and spiritual. You are identified with your emotional states and their meaning. You see yourself as emotionally deep and seek beauty and meaning in every thing you do. You may have problems with envy. Under stress, you may be moody, haughty or overly emotional. Your core fears are of being painfully lacking, inadequate, flawed, defective, ordinary, not realizing your potential and being emotionally cut off. At your best, you are emotionally self-aware, self-revealing, creative and extremely compassionate and humane.

Instincts:

Primary Instinctual Type: Intimate
Your Instinctual Stacking: Intimate / Self-Preserving / Social

Personal Aide/Assistant, Valet, Model Person, Therapist, Animal Lover

Instinctual Type Stacking Points
Intimate: 33
Self-Preserving: 18
Social: 18

Self-Preserving
The self-preserving instinct is driven by the ongoing search for survival and well-being. Anything that could possibly damage, endanger, or exploit the self and/or the body is of concern. The focus of attention is subtly on "the self", "my body" and "my world." The primary desire is for survival which is manifested by a continual perceived quest for well being and for the "essentials" of life, such as: safety, security, food, shelter, comfort, protection, and resources. They tend to be maternal individuals that seek and offer or withhold nurturance.

The concerns of the self-preserving types involve issues of living and compromise - for example, "to be or not to be" or "how to be." The survival strategy places an intense emphasis on either caution or self-destruction. The focus is to aggressively go after what one needs and/or to defensively hold onto what one has. The common theme statements reflect the attention to "self," such as “I am my body, therefore, what does my body need?" "How am I?" "How comfortably and successfully am I experiencing my body?" "What are my immediate physical needs and desires?"

The energy projected is described as "conserved energy" and is often experienced as "grounded," as if it were tightly contained around the body like a spiral coil. The energy is usually somber, heavy, and serious in nature, as if the person is attempting to function while carrying some great weight on his or her shoulders, and is thus conserving energy for later personal use. The self-preserving types will "sacrifice for self" to insure survival. Rather than looking to the group or a mate to "solve problems," these types tend to "look inward" based upon an inherent recognition that "I'm on my own" and "I have to take care of myself."

Social
The social instinct is driven by the ongoing search for others, groups and community, akin to the herd instinct in animals, where there are safety and security in numbers. The focus of attention is on "my circle of friends", "the group" and "our greater world." The primary desire is for others or groups, which is manifested by an imbalanced perceived need for people, recognition, popularity, honor, status, position and social acceptance. They tend to be paternal individuals that seek and suggesting ways to cooperate with or rebel against social norms.

The concerns of the social types involve issues of relating - for example, "to relate or not to relate" or "how to relate." The survival strategy is an emphasis on sociability or unsociability. The common theme statements reflect an inclination to categorize oneself in terms of others, such as “I am my position with respect to others or society, therefore, what do I need to do to fit in?" "Who am I?" "Who should I be with?" "How comfortably and successfully am I experiencing my group?" "How am I perceived by the others or the group?"

The energy projected is described as "split energy" and is often experienced as "scattered" and projected outward, appearing personable, superficial, and cursory in nature. It is imperative that "a good impression is made" and that "nothing important is missed." The social types will "sacrifice for the group" to insure status. Rather than looking inward or to a mate for security and to "solve problems," these types tend to "look outward," based upon a belief that "my value is dependent upon how I am perceived by the group." "We can make it if we all cooperate and work together."

Sexual / Intimate
The sexual instinct is driven by the ongoing search for intimacy, pair bonding, connection and one-to-one relationships. The drive is especially representative of the masculine and feminine energies: the very qualities that determine the strongest and most desirable of mates. The focus of attention is on "the beloved", "my special friend" and "our intimate world." The primary desire is for a mate, which is manifested by an imbalanced perceived need for connection, wholeness, affinity, and closeness in a continual search for "the other half." They tend to be highly charged and charismatic individuals that seek and create or reject intimacy.

The concerns of the sexual types involve issues of intimacy - for example, "to be intimate or not to be intimate" or "how to be intimate." The survival strategy is abstinence or promiscuity. The common theme statements reflect an inclination to define oneself in terms of the mate and the intimate relationship, such as " I am my intimate relationship, therefore, what does my relationship need?" "What am I? " "What do I mean to my special other?" "How connected am I to my intimates?" "How comfortably and successfully am I experiencing my relationship?" "How am I perceived by my intimate partner?"

The energy projected is described as "high energy" and is often experienced as "intense" and laser-like, appearing to be intently focused, and is usually playful and light, yet penetrating in nature. There is a sense of energy and vibration, the search for the mate, the need to display their strength and beauty, like the peacock showing its feathers. The sexual types will "sacrifice for the relationship" to insure connection. Rather than looking inward or to the group for security to "solve the problem," these types tend to "look to the mate," based upon a belief that "I cannot be whole unless I find my other half." "It is you and me against the world".

 

[Luminous]

I forced it to give me what I think I actually am:

Your Tritype® Stacking: 9-2-5
The Problem Solver
If you are a 259, you are caring, knowledgeable and accepting. You want to be helpful, wise and peaceful. You have a very shy, gentle and reserved nature and tend to focus on what is harmonious. You need companionship and avoid feelings of loneliness by focusing on the needs and concerns of others. You can struggle with inaction when you feel overwhelmed.

If you are a 9, you want to be peaceful, relaxed, comfortable and natural. Most importantly, you want to be agreeable and if at all possible to avoid conflict. You are a nice person and go along to get along. You want harmonious relationships. You are very receptive and a good listener. You are patient and like to take your time in whatever you do. You may have problems with inaction. Under stress, you may be passive-aggressive, neglectful and/or indifferent to the needs of others. You may be unresponsive and/or minimize. Your core fears are of being loveless, uncomfortable, inharmonious, overlooked, discordant, unimportant, non-existent, lost in complications and/or shutout. At your best, you are steady, kind, accepting, and deeply connected to others and able to successfully mediate differences and restore harmony.

If you are a 2, you want to be appealing, giving, caring and heartfelt. Most importantly, you want to feel needed, considered important and appreciated for your efforts. You naturally pay attention to the needs and concerns of others and are ready to step in and lend a helping hand. Under stress, you may have problems with pride and find it difficult to ask for help, and become manipulative to get attention or have your needs met. Your core fears are of being worthless, unneeded, unappreciated, unwanted, inconsequential, useless, discarded, lonely, and uncared for by chosen attachments. At your best, you are an empathetic, altruistic, people-person that is able to see and intuit the needs of others and then tend to their needs.

If you are a 5, you want to be informed, knowledgeable, concise and perceptive. Most importantly, you want to have a clear mind, be self-sufficient and not have the entanglements of obligation. You are deeply introspective and want to understand how systems work. You may have problems with avarice. Under stress, you may be arrogant, withholding, unemotional or distant. Your core fears are of being ignorant, without mastery, expertise or knowledge, mentally drained, obligated, without resources, disembodied and incompetent with psychic panic. At your best, you are objective, insightful, wise and a clear-minded expert in the area of your interests.

I really think it's dumb that this test using cards with images, but you're told to ignore the images and only focus on the words. And not even the specific words, but the "gestalt." Pfft. And once again, 9sx/sp gets 4 in their results.

 

[RadicalDoubt]

Ah I took this the other day. This time it gave me 593, with an emphasis on considering 6 as a secondary possibility based on answer choices since my core type and top rated enneacard weren't the same (ie. My most popular answer was 5, my top rated enneacard was 1 I think? Idk). sp/so of course. Her testing style is so strange to me, I have difficulty working with the "enneacards" she presents.

 

[Vendrah]

592 The Problem Solver
Instinctual "Social" whatever that is.

 

[lunalum]

This was way long. Does the open-ended survey part count towards the result even?

 

[Schrödinger's Name]

4-5-8. I think I have done this test before (when it was free) but I forgot my results...
As a secondary option it says 6. I think it's kinda funny that this would be my 'most likely' enneagram type, yet it isn't in my tritype?

 

[Norexan]

 

[Neal Caffreynated]

I got 3-7-9 which sounds about right to me... Thanks for sharing the test, it was fun!

Your Top Ranked Enneacard: Type 3

Your Tritype® Stacking: 3-7-9

Successful Person, Achiever, Performer, Producer, Motivator, Effective Person

Type: 3
Overview
Threes want to be competent, productive, accomplished and dynamic. More importantly, Threes want to be good at what they do and to look good doing it. Threes see yourself as ambitious, competitive and industrious. Threes would like others to see them as a winner with all the trappings of success. Threes idealized image is that they are triumphant and victorious.

Threes are goal oriented - someone who lives by the motto “Why do when you can overdo!” To say that they are self-confident, ambitious and motivated may be an understatement. Threes want to be seen as the very example of the person who has it all together and is on their way to the top. Threes take great pleasure in crossing tasks off youtheirr ‘to do’ lists after quickly finishing them. Threes may even write down a task on your list that is already completed just so they can enjoy the sense of accomplishment they feel when it’s crossed off.

Concerned about having prestige and status, Threes quickly adapt to whatever role is expected of them. Seeking success through appearances, they are likely to place continuous pressure on themselves to maintain an enviable image. Threes do this by controlling their emotions, being efficient and maintaining a focused, single-minded attitude. A natural born performer, Threes try to do your best and to be an ‘all star’ at what ever they attempt.

Continuously seeking attention and admiration, like a strutting peacock, they aren’t afraid to showcase or promote their talents and ambitions. As there is no second best for them, they keep trying until they reach their goals. They strive for, and often develop, finesse. Their high level of self-confidence, enthusiasm and energy tends to rub off on everyone around them. Their positive attitude is often motivating to others. Always on the go and energized by starting new projects, they can achieve a great deal but are also at risk of burning out. As soon as Threes reach one goal, they are on to the next.

Need
Threes need to be the best at whatever they do. They love the sound of applause and the accolades that are given for a job well done. Threes also need others to praise and acknowledge their achievements. Looking successful in someone else’s eyes is what motivates them to push themselves harder and accomplish more. Always one to seek attention through their personal achievements, it is difficult for Threes to relax, stop being the peacock and become part of the herd.

Avoid
Threes avoid failure, nothingness, being second best or appearing like they cannot accomplish what is expected of they. The Three may repress or swallow their emotions, seeing them as speed bumps that slow them down on the way to reaching their goals. This can cause their emotions to come up and surprise them at unexpected times. Because they have a tendency to mistake what they do for who they are, they can become a human “doing” instead of a human being. Threes can become anxious and fearful that their carefully crafted image of the successful, on the go, efficient ‘doer’ might be unmasked.

Virtue
A true taskmaster, Threes virtue lies in their veracity and sense of industry. Self-confident, energetic, positive and enthusiastic, they generally excel at and reach whatever goal they set. Their efficiency makes them an overachiever who can accomplish a great deal. Often they are the model of success, and they have a natural ability to motivate and charm others. Therees love the natural high that the feeling of success can give, and enjoy teaching others how to thrive and achieve their own goals. They are able to help others see what they need to do to polish their image and put their best foot forward.

Vice
The Threes vice is vanity. They have a tendency to be overly self-promoting. They can confuse their image with who they really are, engaging in a form self-deception. As they push harder and harder to complete tasks, they may even appear robot-like because they have begun treating themselves like a machine. Trying to stand out and be number one can be exhausting for the Three. It can also be hard to ask for help or pay attention to their deeper feelings. They may feel like they always have to greet the world with a smile so that people will smile back at them. Threes also want others to admire them and tell them that they have done a good job.

Attention
The Threes attention goes to performance, prestige and seeking status for approval. Hyper focused on their audience, they adapt to the expectations of others. They want to be the very image of success where ever they are and with whatever they do.

Spiritual Path
The Threes spiritual journey is to reclaim their sense of honesty and restore their hope. Threes should remember that everyone loves a performer– while they are performing– but this is not the kind of love that lasts. Their spiritual growth will come when they learn to be authentic and be true to the moment.

Mantra
You are a human being, not a human doing, and you are loved for yourself and not for your accomplishments. Remember that when you feel efficient and robotic, you have lost touch with your heart.

Wing
The Enneagram Type 3 with the 2 Wing, desires to appear as dazzling. They see themselves as flashy, supportive, caring, cheerful, fun and friendly.

The Enneagram Type 3 with the 4 Wing, desires for others to see them as professional. They see yourself as elegant, polished, fun and (at times) moody and quiet.

 

[noname3788]

I already mentioned the "special note" result in a different test.

Primary Enneagram Type. 7
Enneagram Tritype stacking: 496 (The Seeker)
Instinctual Type Stacking: Social

 

[Peter Deadpan]

I got 458, Sx/Sp, no secondary recommendations. Sx vs Sp is always difficult for me to answer, but I am pretty miserable without love and I suppose in some romantic notion, I would rather be homeless and in love than have some grand secure lifestyle without love. Literally what is even the point of that? I'm certain though that that desire breaks down in reality... I need shelter, food, relative safety and health, or I would literally die.

I would like to go on record that I absolutely hate "being" this type and I put great effort into being less... this.... *gestures broadly*

 

[Earl Grey]

I got 458, Sx/Sp, no secondary recommendations. Sx vs Sp is always difficult for me to answer, but I am pretty miserable without love and I suppose in some romantic notion, I would rather be homeless and in love than have some grand secure lifestyle without love. Literally what is even the point of that? I'm certain though that that desire breaks down in reality... I need shelter, food, relative safety and health, or I would literally die.

I would like to go on record that I absolutely hate "being" this type and I put great effort into being less... this.... *gestures broadly*

Practical issues notwithstanding, it seems to ultimately fall to preference. I've seen other (especially, specifically 4s and 9s somehow) sx/sps mention the exact same sentiment. When removing handicaps and the sheer necessity of it, I suspect an sp-first would still be more interested and the accruing, maintenance or indulging of their respective sp matters (depending on enneatype), as opposed to abandoning them and finally fulfilling their true dreams- the bolded (or however sx manifests for them and/or their type).


(Protip: we already have people like what I mentioned- accruing not due to need, but for the sake of it. May be a point to consider for other folks confused between sp/sx and sx/sp)

 

[Peter Deadpan]

Practical issues notwithstanding, it seems to ultimately fall to preference. I've seen other (especially, specifically 4s and 9s somehow) sx/sps mention the exact same sentiment. When removing handicaps and the sheer necessity of it, I suspect an sp-first would still be more interested and the accruing, maintenance or indulging of their respective sp matters (depending on enneatype), as opposed to abandoning them and finally fulfilling their true dreams- the bolded (or however sx manifests for them and/or their type).


(Protip: we already have people like what I mentioned- accruing not due to need, but for the sake of it. May be a point to consider for other folks confused between sp/sx and sx/sp)

I wrote a long response, but then I deleted it because I decided it wasn't the place or time for such a discussion. I will say that this year has been a hellish piling on non-stop intense Sp, Sx, and even So stress and injuries for me. Anyone of any type probably would have lost their shit in some way at some point through such an ordeal, and I think in the end, I've done a remarkable job of dangling by a string.

I never give myself credit, so I'm just going to take this one for now.

 

[Saturnal Snowqueen]

469 or 649 sp/so. It's interesting I haven't been testing as a core 9 lately. I guess all the positive outlook has been sucked out of me. I think part of it too is that it feels like 9 is how I act around people and that 4 and 6 are my inner world. But yeah, that's the gestalt that caught my eye

 

[Peter Deadpan]

469 or 649 sp/so. It's interesting I haven't been testing as a core 9 lately. I guess all the positive outlook has been sucked out of me. I think part of it too is that it feels like 9 is how I act around people and that 4 and 6 are my inner world. But yeah, that's the gestalt that caught my eye

That was my top card, although I've always had a knee jerk reaction against being lumped with people who consider themselves elite. I just find it shallow and gross. With that said, I do desire my home to have a certain appearance and impression, particularly externally, so I suppose that's close in a way. I want it to stand out as tasteful but unique or even a bit odd, which is why I have a headless, limbless nude female mannequin on display in my front window.

 

[Maou]

Primary Enneagram Type
6
Common Names For Type 6
Loyal Person, Devil’s Advocate, Troubleshooter, Guardian, Trooper, Dedicated Person
Enneagram Tritype® Stacking
6-3-8
Tritype® Archetype
The Justice Fighter - 368, 386, 638, 683, 836, 863
Instinctual Type Stacking
Self-Preserving
Instinctual Stack
Self-Preserving / Social / Intimate

 

[Totenkindly]

Shocking, I know:

Primary Enneagram Type 5
Common Names For Type 5: Investigative Person, Observer, Conceptual, Thinker, Sage, Wise Person
Enneagram Tritype® Stacking 5-4-9
Tritype® Archetype: The Contemplative - 459, 495, 549, 594, 945, 954
Instinctual Type Stacking: Intimate
Instinctual Stack: Intimate / Social / Self-Preserving

ou have a pattern of answers that indicate you lead with type 6 or sometimes type 9. This is a common pattern as 6s and 9s do not test well. An important aspect of their defense strategy is to seek balance..


Type: 5
Overview
Fives want to be intelligent, informed, knowledgeable and perceptive. More importantly, they want to be self-sufficient and not have the entanglements of obligation. They see themselves as intellectual, dispassionate and investigative. They would like others to see them as rational, logical and scholarly. Their idealized image is that they are thoughtful and wise.

Private and solitary by nature, Fives like to be invisible until they are ready to reveal themselves. They tend to stay on the sidelines, preferring to meet the world with their minds. Fives prefer to play the role of detached observer or investigator. In general, Fives see the world as intrusive, overwhelming and chaotic–often demanding too much and giving too little in return. As a result, to manage the fear of not knowing, Fives conserve their energy and focus their attention on acquiring the information necessary to make sense out of the chaos.

Studious and scholarly, Fives develop expertise in any area that is of interest to them, often in more than one field. Fives believe that knowledge is power and feel it is imperative that they be intellectually astute as a means of survival. Often scientific, Fives have unparalleled powers of mental perception due in part to their ability to remain detached and unaffected by their emotions. They have an inquisitive and observant nature with an insatiable appetite for information. Fives think things through before offering their perceptive insights regarding systems, people, or how the world works.

Avoiding the glaring light of scrutiny, Fives seek the safety of camouflage. When they feel that they lack intellect, Fives become withdrawn, isolated and reclusive. Fives see themselves as intense, unexpected, original and different from others. They are private and introspective, although others may think they are anti-social, secretive, remote, and eccentric. Fives are not afraid to point out the ‘emperor who has no clothes’ and their wonderful sense of humor is based on postulating the absurd. Rather than the wave crashing on the shore, Fives have the strength of the undertow and know exactly when to give or withhold their involvement and information to have the greatest impact.

Need
Fearing intrusion, Fives need to keep themselves hidden and camouflaged. However intellectual they may be, Fives often feel vulnerable and exposed like an animal without fur. Fives need time alone to recharge and for others to not place high demands on their time or energy. It is essential for their well-being that their minds are clear, their lives uncluttered, and that they have the autonomy to control their time.

Avoid
Fives avoid standing out and/or being misinterpreted. Fives also avoid pretentiousness or ostentatious displays. Fives may find small talk or a brainstorming session at work to be an insufferable waste of time. Fives fear annihilation, contamination, and being fully embodied – as they feel more comfortable being with their thoughts than in your body. Because Fives prefer to live a life that isn’t weighed down by attachments – either material or relational – they also avoid surplus of any kind. The one exception might be a library of resources.

Virtue
Fives greatest strengths is the clear objectivity, instinct and penetrating insightunfettered by emotions. Fives have an innate ability to gather information and create systems to assess and categorize data in a clear and concise manner. Mentally astute, you are able to observe, study and track even the smallest details, often developing expertise in many areas. Underneath their shyness and reserve, you are a kindhearted and giving person. You are also very loyal to and supportive of those you trust.

Vice
Fives vice is avarice. This can manifest as a greedy hoarding of themelves, time, energy or things. Fives should be careful of their tendency to observe the world through a peephole. It keeps them isolated and out of touch with human concerns. They should also be aware of their tendency to withdraw into their ivory tower of ideas. Others may start to see them as arrogant and unfeeling. Being dispassionate and ‘cool as a cucumber’ is good in an emergency but hard on relationships.

Attention
Fives attention goes to observing the world, hiding or withholding to protect yourself and gathering information for the purpose of knowing and understanding. Hesitant and reluctant to engage, Fives search for factual data, seeking reason, logic and objectivity.

Spiritual Journey
Fives spiritual path is to reclaim a sense of non-attachment and experience true omniscience– true knowing from a higher source. Spiritual growth will come when Fives offer freely of themselves to others without fear of incurring obligation and realize that mere information can never be a substitute for true, direct knowing.

Mantra
Your map of the world is a mental construct, not the actual territory. For deeper knowing, remember to include your feelings as they yield important information in any equation. As a rule, you believe that there is always more that can be learned, known and understood. It is helpful to recognize when you know enough to make a decision.

Wing
The Enneagram Type 5 with the 4 Wing, desires to appear imaginative. They see themselves as aloof, understated, penetrating, intuitive, inquisitive and quiet.

The Enneagram Type 5 with the 6 Wing, desires to appear intellectual. They see themselves as changeable, receptive, careful, whimsical and trustworthy.

Famous 5s
St. Thomas Aquinas, Issac Asimov, Samuel Beckett, The Buddha, Tim Burton, David Byrne, Richard Chamberlain, Agatha Christie, Montgomery Clift, Michael Crichton, Daniel Day-Lewis, René Descartes, Joan Didion, Amelia Earhart, Albert Einstein, T.S. Eliot, England, Ralph Fiennes, Bobby Fischer, Peter Gabriel, Greta Garbo, Bill Gates, J. Paul Getty, Jane Goodall, H.R. Haldeman, Hildegarde of Bingen, Alfred Hitchcock, Anthony Hopkins, Howard Hughes, Ted Kaczynski, Franz Kafka, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Dean Koontz, Stanley Kubrick, Gary Larson, Annie Leibowitz, David Lynch, Norman MacLean, Robert MacNeil, Leonard Maltin, Timothy McVeigh, Natalie Merchant, Sam Neill, Georgia O’Keefe, J. Robert Oppenheimer, Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Oliver Sacks, Jean-Paul Sartre, Scrooge, Sister Wendy, George Stephanopoulos, Madeleine Stowe, Jules Verne, Max Von Sydow, Ken Wilber.

Tritypes:

Your Tritype® Stacking: 5-4-9
The Contemplative
If you are a 459, you are intuitive, knowledgeable and accepting. You want to be original, wise and peaceful. Highly self-aware and reflective, you are very shy, reserved and self-conscious. You need regular quiet time to reflect on your thoughts and emotions. Easily flooded with emotion, it is difficult for you to voice your ideas and feelings.

Your Primary Enneagram Type — 5

If you are a 5, you want to be informed, knowledgeable, concise and perceptive. Most importantly, you want to have a clear mind, be self-sufficient and not have the entanglements of obligation. You are deeply introspective and want to understand how systems work. You may have problems with avarice. Under stress, you may be arrogant, withholding, unemotional or distant. Your core fears are of being ignorant, without mastery, expertise or knowledge, mentally drained, obligated, without resources, disembodied and incompetent with psychic panic. At your best, you are objective, insightful, wise and a clear-minded expert in the area of your interests.


Your Secondary Enneagram Type — 4

If you are a 4, you want to be inspired, intuitive, original and unique. Most importantly, you want to be passionate, true to your feelings and be authentic. You see yourself as a sensitive intellectual that is creative, expressive and spiritual. You are identified with your emotional states and their meaning. You see yourself as emotionally deep and seek beauty and meaning in every thing you do. You may have problems with envy. Under stress, you may be moody, haughty or overly emotional. Your core fears are of being painfully lacking, inadequate, flawed, defective, ordinary, not realizing your potential and being emotionally cut off. At your best, you are emotionally self-aware, self-revealing, creative and extremely compassionate and humane.

Your Tertiary Enneagram Type — 9

If you are a 9, you want to be peaceful, relaxed, comfortable and natural. Most importantly, you want to be agreeable and if at all possible to avoid conflict. You are a nice person and go along to get along. You want harmonious relationships. You are very receptive and a good listener. You are patient and like to take your time in whatever you do. You may have problems with inaction. Under stress, you may be passive-aggressive, neglectful and/or indifferent to the needs of others. You may be unresponsive and/or minimize. Your core fears are of being loveless, uncomfortable, inharmonious, overlooked, discordant, unimportant, non-existent, lost in complications and/or shutout. At your best, you are steady, kind, accepting, and deeply connected to others and able to successfully mediate differences and restore harmony.

Instincts:

Instinctual Type Stacking Points
Intimate: 33
Self-Preserving: 12
Social: 15

Self-Preserving
The self-preserving instinct is driven by the ongoing search for survival and well-being. Anything that could possibly damage, endanger, or exploit the self and/or the body is of concern. The focus of attention is subtly on "the self", "my body" and "my world." The primary desire is for survival which is manifested by a continual perceived quest for well being and for the "essentials" of life, such as: safety, security, food, shelter, comfort, protection, and resources. They tend to be maternal individuals that seek and offer or withhold nurturance.

The concerns of the self-preserving types involve issues of living and compromise - for example, "to be or not to be" or "how to be." The survival strategy places an intense emphasis on either caution or self-destruction. The focus is to aggressively go after what one needs and/or to defensively hold onto what one has. The common theme statements reflect the attention to "self," such as “I am my body, therefore, what does my body need?" "How am I?" "How comfortably and successfully am I experiencing my body?" "What are my immediate physical needs and desires?"

The energy projected is described as "conserved energy" and is often experienced as "grounded," as if it were tightly contained around the body like a spiral coil. The energy is usually somber, heavy, and serious in nature, as if the person is attempting to function while carrying some great weight on his or her shoulders, and is thus conserving energy for later personal use. The self-preserving types will "sacrifice for self" to insure survival. Rather than looking to the group or a mate to "solve problems," these types tend to "look inward" based upon an inherent recognition that "I'm on my own" and "I have to take care of myself."

Social
The social instinct is driven by the ongoing search for others, groups and community, akin to the herd instinct in animals, where there are safety and security in numbers. The focus of attention is on "my circle of friends", "the group" and "our greater world." The primary desire is for others or groups, which is manifested by an imbalanced perceived need for people, recognition, popularity, honor, status, position and social acceptance. They tend to be paternal individuals that seek and suggesting ways to cooperate with or rebel against social norms.

The concerns of the social types involve issues of relating - for example, "to relate or not to relate" or "how to relate." The survival strategy is an emphasis on sociability or unsociability. The common theme statements reflect an inclination to categorize oneself in terms of others, such as “I am my position with respect to others or society, therefore, what do I need to do to fit in?" "Who am I?" "Who should I be with?" "How comfortably and successfully am I experiencing my group?" "How am I perceived by the others or the group?"

The energy projected is described as "split energy" and is often experienced as "scattered" and projected outward, appearing personable, superficial, and cursory in nature. It is imperative that "a good impression is made" and that "nothing important is missed." The social types will "sacrifice for the group" to insure status. Rather than looking inward or to a mate for security and to "solve problems," these types tend to "look outward," based upon a belief that "my value is dependent upon how I am perceived by the group." "We can make it if we all cooperate and work together."

Sexual / Intimate
The sexual instinct is driven by the ongoing search for intimacy, pair bonding, connection and one-to-one relationships. The drive is especially representative of the masculine and feminine energies: the very qualities that determine the strongest and most desirable of mates. The focus of attention is on "the beloved", "my special friend" and "our intimate world." The primary desire is for a mate, which is manifested by an imbalanced perceived need for connection, wholeness, affinity, and closeness in a continual search for "the other half." They tend to be highly charged and charismatic individuals that seek and create or reject intimacy.

The concerns of the sexual types involve issues of intimacy - for example, "to be intimate or not to be intimate" or "how to be intimate." The survival strategy is abstinence or promiscuity. The common theme statements reflect an inclination to define oneself in terms of the mate and the intimate relationship, such as " I am my intimate relationship, therefore, what does my relationship need?" "What am I? " "What do I mean to my special other?" "How connected am I to my intimates?" "How comfortably and successfully am I experiencing my relationship?" "How am I perceived by my intimate partner?"

The energy projected is described as "high energy" and is often experienced as "intense" and laser-like, appearing to be intently focused, and is usually playful and light, yet penetrating in nature. There is a sense of energy and vibration, the search for the mate, the need to display their strength and beauty, like the peacock showing its feathers. The sexual types will "sacrifice for the relationship" to insure connection. Rather than looking inward or to the group for security to "solve the problem," these types tend to "look to the mate," based upon a belief that "I cannot be whole unless I find my other half." "It is you and me against the world".

 

[Cupcakemonster]

Your Top Ranked Enneacard: Type 7
Your Tritype® Stacking: 7-3-8

Joyful Person, Optimist, Planner, Epicure, Enthusiast, Visionary, Upbeat Person

Primary Enneagram Type
7
Common Names For Type 7
Joyful Person, Optimist, Planner, Epicure, Enthusiast, Visionary, Upbeat Person
Enneagram Tritype® Stacking
7-3-8
Tritype® Archetype
The Mover Shaker - 378, 387, 738, 783, 837, 873
Instinctual Type Stacking
Social
Instinctual Stack
Social / Intimate / Self-Preserving

You have a pattern of answers that indicate you lead with type 6 or sometimes type 9. This is a common pattern as 6s and 9s do not test well. An important aspect of their defense strategy is to seek balance..

 

[AceHop]

Primary Enneagram Type
1
Common Names For Type 1
Respectable Person, Perfectionist, Improver, Reformer, Idealist, Judge, Crusader
Enneagram Tritype® Stacking
1-3-5
Tritype® Archetype
The Technical Expert - 135, 153, 315, 351, 513, 531
Instinctual Type Stacking
Social
Instinctual Stack
Social / Intimate / Self-Preserving

I've been typed as a 3 on here before an thought it was accurate, it was a very narrow choice between "Task-Oriented/Achievement" and the one I picked. So/Sx seems accurate.