Spirituality Archives - Enneagram Monthly

August 11, 2026August 10, 2026

The Enneagram—A Pathway to the Soul

James E. Jennings, Ph.D. “There is no soul, no spirit left to humans.” One hears echoes of the message given to those entering Dante’s...

by James E. Jennings, Ph.D.

Astrology History Spirituality

Clarity Before Certainty

Jack Labanauskas One of the more persistent misunderstandings in spiritual life is the assumption that enlightenment solves everything. We imagine that once someone has...

by Jack Labanauskas August 1, 2026July 31, 2026

Fixations History Spirituality Understanding the Enneagram

The Enneagram of Character Fixation

Barbara Lehman There are many heated discussions about the heredity of the Enneagram; debates over which point nomenclatures are the most worthy; whether movie...

by Barbara Lehman June 19, 2026June 11, 2026

Spirituality

From Ego to Essence: The Path of Transformation

Let’s say what is true: the world we live in moves fast, and it creates a kind of anxiety that our bodies were never...

by Aaron Manes April 17, 2026April 14, 2026

Communication History Relationships Spirituality Type Insights

The Conversation # 34

Carl Marsak, Susan Rhodes, Jack Labanauskas Carl Marsak: Riso and Hudson’s type analysis of Barack Obama in the Jan. 2009 EM is deep and...

by Carl Marsak, Susan Rhodes, Jack Labanauskas April 6, 2026March 15, 2026

History Spirituality Understanding the Enneagram

Nine Qualities of the Enlightened Being, Part 3

John Fudjack Type Seven The enlightened quality associated with Type Seven (sometimes referred to as the “Epicure”) is the capacity for “peak” experience. The...

by John Fudjack April 5, 2026March 28, 2026

Book Reviews Editorial and News History Spirituality Understanding the Enneagram

Book Review: The Spiritual Dimension of the Enneagram

Mario Sikora Sandra Maitri’s The Spiritual Dimension of the Enneagram is a challenging and sometimes-frustrating book, but it is a must-read for anyone who...

by Mario Sikora April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

Holy Ideas Spirituality Understanding the Enneagram

Nine Qualities of the Enlightened Being, Part II

John Fudjack Type Four The enlightened quality associated with Fours (sometimes called “Romantics”) is what in Buddhist terminology is called “insight into emptiness.” In...

by John Fudjack March 29, 2026March 28, 2026

Communication Personal Growth/Self-Development Relationships Spirituality

The Converstion # 31

Carl Marsak, Jack Labanauskas, Susan Rhodes, Mario Sikora and Liz Wagele Carl Marsak: Sexual difference is one of the major philosophical issues, if not...

by Carl Marsak, Jack Labanauskas, Susan Rhodes, Mario Sikora and Liz Wagele March 7, 2026March 7, 2026