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Instincts and Subtypes Understanding the Enneagram

Variants With A Dominant Sexual Instinct

Antonio Barbato The dominance of the Sexual Instinct does not mean that these persons are above all interested in intimate relationships with a single...

by Antonio Barbato March 1, 2024March 17, 2024

Subtypes in Relationship

Our primary subtype has a powerful effect on our relationships. We bring all three of our instincts into our relationships, yet one of these...

by Peter O'Hanrahan February 29, 2024February 7, 2024

Type 8

The Dynamic Enneagram: Eights

An Eight male who once tended bar recalled a time when a young patron insisted that he didn’t need to show his identification. “Oh...

by Tom Condon February 27, 2024February 7, 2024

Instincts and Subtypes

On Mis(sub)typing & Origin of Subtypes

“… man brings with him at birth the ground-plan of his nature…” --C. G. Jung Part I: Mis(sub)typing Recently, I had the humbling and...

by Carl Marsak February 26, 2024February 7, 2024

Personal Growth/Self-Development The Nine Types Understanding the Enneagram

Where Does Your Authority Come From?

A while ago I was talking with someone who was having difficulty setting boundaries and limits with family members. So, I asked them where...

by Jerry Wagner Ph.D. February 20, 2024February 19, 2024

Biological Markers Comparative Systems Type 4 Type 7 Understanding the Enneagram

Enneamedicina: On the Trail of the Self

The Message of the Body/Mind Introduction – The Enneagram, defines nine personality types with nine traps, passions or sins that block the infinite possibilities...

by Liliana Atz February 18, 2024July 17, 2024