Do you feel different from others, with deep emotions and a longing for the authentic? Then you may be a type 4.
Type 4 at a glance
| Centre | Heart (feeling) |
| Core fear | Lacking identity or significance |
| Core desire | Being yourself and significant |
| Passion | Envy |
| Fixation | Melancholy |
| Wings | Type 3 and type 5 |
| Under stress | Type 2 |
| In security | Type 1 |
How to recognise type 4
- You often feel different from others.
- You have deep and shifting emotions.
- You long for what is missing or unattainable.
- You value authenticity and personal expression.
- You can be drawn to melancholy and introspection.
Your strengths
Type 4 are creative, empathetic and authentic. They see beauty and depth where others see the everyday.
Under pressure and in security
Under pressure, type 4 can become dependent and clingy (traits from type 2). In security they become more disciplined and action-oriented (traits from type 1).
Not sure of your type?
Descriptions can point to several types – a test gives a reliable starting point.
Want to go deeper into type 4? Read the full description on
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Frequently asked questions about type 4
How do I know if I am a type 4?
Look at your motivation, not just your behaviour: type 4 is driven by being yourself and significant. An enneagram test like 360indicator gives a valid indication.
What is the core motivation of type 4?
Being yourself and significant – and to avoid lacking identity or significance.
What is type 4 confused with?
Type 4 is most often confused with type 6 (both intense) and type 9 (both introverted). A test helps to tell them apart.