As with a picture, so too a symbol: it is worth a thousand words. That is, if it is an authentic symbol.

The enneagram appears to be such a symbol. Its curious geometry and mysterious origins, combined with its multiple applications, indicate that this is so.

It is no surprise, then, that newcomers find the symbol intriguing. In my experience in leading workshops and retreats, I have been asked any number of questions about it, such as: “Does it have something to do with Kabbalah?” “W...

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