Are you relaxed and accommodating, seeking harmony and avoiding conflict? Then you may be a type 9.
Type 9 at a glance
| Centre | Body (gut/instinct) |
| Core fear | Losing connection and creating conflict |
| Core desire | Having inner and outer peace |
| Passion | Sloth (self-forgetting) |
| Fixation | Indolence |
| Wings | Type 8 and type 1 |
| Under stress | Type 6 |
| In security | Type 3 |
How to recognise type 9
- You seek harmony and avoid conflict.
- You easily see others’ perspectives.
- You can find it hard to prioritise yourself.
- You are relaxed and easy to be around.
- You can procrastinate and lose focus on what matters.
Your strengths
Type 9 are open-minded, calm and unifying. They create peace and bring people together.
Under pressure and in security
Under pressure, type 9 can become anxious and suspicious (traits from type 6). In security they become more goal-oriented and energetic (traits from type 3).
Not sure of your type?
Descriptions can point to several types – a test gives a reliable starting point.
Want to go deeper into type 9? Read the full description on
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Frequently asked questions about type 9
How do I know if I am a type 9?
Look at your motivation, not just your behaviour: type 9 is driven by having inner and outer peace. An enneagram test like 360indicator gives a valid indication.
What is the core motivation of type 9?
Having inner and outer peace – and to avoid losing connection and creating conflict.
What is type 9 confused with?
Type 9 is most often confused with type 2 (both accommodating) and type 5 (both withdrawn). A test helps to tell them apart.