“The system of the Enneagram teaches us that we each have a true self, what we call an essential self, in addition to our personality structures, which we call our types. Our essential selves are who we have always been, the purest, truest essence of being that we were when we entered this world”.
Chichi Agorom -The Enneagram for BLACK LIBERATION
Type One
Nicknames: The Perfectionist, The Reformer
Ones develop the core belief that they must be good/right to be worthy and loved, this motivates them to live their life in the right way, improving themselves and the world around them. Their core fear is being seen as worthless.
Type Two
Nicknames: The Helper, The Connector
Twos develop a core belief that they are loved and approved of based on what they give, this motivates them to be loved, valued, and to be needed. Their core fear is rejection.
Type Three
Nicknames: The Performer, The Achiever
Threes develop the core belief that love and recognition come from doing, not being, this motivates them to be productive and achieve success. Their core fear is failure.
Type Four
Nicknames: The Romantic, The Individualist
Fours develop the belief that they must be and find the ultimate ideal to be loved, this motivates them to experience their feelings, to be understood and search for the meaning of life. Their core fear is being ordinary..
Type Five
Nicknames: The Observer, The Investigator
Fives develop the belief that they must protect themselves from depletion in a world that takes too much and gives too little. This motivates them to know and understand everything and to be self-sufficient. Their core fear is being depleted.
Type Six
Nicknames: The Loyal Skeptic, The Loyalist
Sixes develop the core belief that they must gain certainty and security in a hazardous world that can’t be trusted, this motivates them to find security. Some Sixes are outwardly fearful and seek approval and others confront their fear. Their core fear is helplessness.
Type Seven
Nicknames: The Epicure, The Enthusiast
Sevens develop the core belief that to ensure a good life they must keep their spirits up; this motivates them to be happy and plan enjoyable activities and contribute to the world. Their core fear is deprivation.
Type Eight
Nicknames: The Protector, The Challenger
Eights develop the core belief that they must be strong and powerful to ensure protection and worth in a tough, unjust world, this motivates them to be self-reliant and strong. Their core fear is being powerless.
Type Nine
Nicknames: The Mediator, The Peacemaker
Nines develop the core belief that to be valued and loved they must blend in and go along to get along, this motivates them to keep the peace and to merge with others. Their core fear is of separation.