Enneagram Dictionary

Enneagram system (Enneagram, Enneatype system): System of spiritual psychology based on an ancient Sufi typology of nine (ennea in Greek) personality types or primary roles:

(1)           the achiever (reformer) - orderly, rational, and self-righteous;

(2)           the helper - generous, manipulative, and possessive;

(3)           the succeeder (motivator, status-seeker) - ambitious, hostile, and pragmatic;

(4)           the individualist (artist) - intuitive, self-absorbed, and sensitive;

(5)           the observer (thinker) - analytic, original, and provocative;

(6)           the guardian (loyalist) - defensive, engaging, and responsible;

(7)           the dreamer (generalist) - accomplished and manic;

(8)           the confronter (leader) - combative, dominating, and self-confident; and

(9)           the preservationist (peacemaker) - easygoing and receptive.

Each type has a prime psychological addiction (fixation or blind spot), respectively: anger, pride, deceit, envy, greed, fear, gluttony, lust for life and power, and laziness. These addictions include Christianity's seven deadly sins.

(a)           Recognition of one's type is tantamount to spiritual awakening. in the process of neutralizing the prime addiction:

(b)          achievers become pathfinders,

(c)           helpers become partners, succeeders become motivators,

(d)           individualists become builders,

(e)           observers become explorers,

(f)             guardians become stabilizers,

(g)           dreamers become illuminators,

(h)           confronters become philanthropists, and

(i)             preservationists become universalists.

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Enneagram

an ancient system of spiritual psychology used for centuries to understand the development of the soul. Although the familiar symbol was devised by Pythagoras, the Enneagram system originated in the Middle East in 2500BC.

Similar to the Meyers-Briggs personality test, the Enneagram can be used to identify one's strengths and weaknesses among nine major characteristics. As a tool for personal growth and transformation, it goes beyond simple personality "types" by providing compensatory strategies to balance these facets of personality.

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A symbol first introduced by G.I. Gurdjieff that is created by dividing a circle into 9 parts numbered 1-9 with 9 at the top. The division of 1/7 yields a periodic decimal .142857. By connecting these numbers in that order yields the first symbol. Also by connecting 9,3, and 6 gives a triangle. This symbol represents the law of three inside of the law of seven

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Enneagram: The Enneagram describes nine personality types, each with its own motivations, concerns, and unique way of viewing life. In centuries past this nine-pointed diagram was used by religious groups for inner work and spiritual growth. Beginning in the 70’s, the Enneagram was developed by psychologists as a way of organizing a wealth of information about people and their patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. It is a valuable tool for individuals, therapists, educators, and business consultants.

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Enneagram

The Enneagram symbol is a nine-pointed star. The nine lines comprise a perfect triangle and a twisted hexagon contained within a circle.

It forms the basis for an exploration of human evolution, including the evolution of consciousness and self-development.

The actual ancient origin of the symbol is unknown. References to an Enneagram-like figure exist in many spiritual traditions. Recently, many have come to believe that it was known to the Sufis.

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Enneagram: The Sufi Enneagram explored as a way of becoming aware of how the pains of the heart can blurr out the reality of our essence and how our disorders themselves are the raw material of our recovery.

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Phillipe de Vos is a Sufi Master who visited India and shared the Sufi way at the Oneness Festival February 2004. "Open your eyes – you where never enemies!" That is the call for peace from Phillipe De Vos.

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