§ 02The 9 bases of the Enneagram
The 9 bases of the Enneagram
Nine personalities, nine energies. Read them as you would open an illustrated book: each profile covers the core motivation, the fear, the desire, the compulsion, the passion, the virtue, the belief, the strengths, the watch points, the comfort zone, the movements of integration and disintegration, the wings, the verbiage and the keys to communication.
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The PerfectionistTo be right, upright and beyond reproach.
Instinctive centre→2
The AltruistTo be loved and indispensable.
Emotional centre→3
The AchieverTo succeed and be recognised for his results.
Emotional centre→4
The RomanticTo be himself, unique and deep.
Emotional centre→5
The ObserverTo understand the world and be competent.
Mental centre→6
The LoyalistTo be safe, surrounded and supported.
Mental centre→7
The EpicureanTo enjoy life and keep every option open.
Mental centre→8
The LeaderTo be strong, master of his destiny and protector of his own.
Instinctive centre→9
The MediatorTo live in peace, in harmony with others and with himself.
Instinctive centre→