I'm definitely a 1-4-(6) tri-type

 

Hey uhh.... I got 794 on my Enneagram. Did a quick ctrl+f for it... and it was only mentioned once.

Kinda curious... whats a 794?

 

Well, usually, in the description 479 is the archetype or umbrella term for all the combinations of 479, including 794, unless specified. 794 is essentially the 479, leading with the core-7.

 

I think I might be a 479 but the 459 description sounds more like me. The 479 description kind of makes me want to puke. I'm no healing fairy, that's for sure.

But... I have the scattered 7 brain that wants to experience/try everything and gets bored with the same ol. Maybe my 5 wing makes me a little edgier/depressed, dunno. Maybe I just feel that 5 connection to 7.

@EarthlingJohn, does the 479 description sound like you?

EDIT: never mind, I have to be a 459, that's all there is to it.

 

Actually, edit #2. That would be because I'm a 417...

Funny how the wrong tritype description doesn't fit. But frustrated idealist sure does!

 

My father is a 269 "Good Samaritan" but I don't really like the name they chose for this type. It seems to suggest that these people are focused on service or giving material things, which is not the case. 269's want to give advice and support. They seek to think of recommendations that will help you solve your problems. I think the name "The Advisor" would be much more fitting for this type.

 

Saw this but forgot to respond! I'll remedy that right now.

Yes, I do not particularly like any of the archetype names. It gives people an expectation or misconception of the type that turns them off to even considering the type. 479 is a particularly bad culprit..."Gentle Spirit". :dry: In my understanding, neither 4 or 7 are particularly gentle types, and to be honest, neither is 9.

My mom is 269 as well, and I agree. She is very giving of her love, support and time. She's the kind of person who'll meet a stranger on the street, get to talking with them, learn their life story and all their troubles, and then pray for them every day for the rest of her life, even though she'd never see them again. She also still sends people snail mail cards to cheer them up.

Sorry, I'm rambling. No, but I don't think the tritypes should have titles like that. It's funny; after all this work on the tritypes, I realize that I take issue more and more with most of the stuff I found and posted.

 

is there such thing as 3-7-5?? those are the three i test the highest as (i go back and forth between a 7/3 always)

both 3w4 and 7w8 seem to apply. i'm super confused by this E stuff!!

is the tritype the three you test highest as?

someone help!

 

is there such thing as 3-7-5?? those are the three i test the highest as (i go back and forth between a 7/3 always)

both 3w4 and 7w8 seem to apply. i'm super confused by this E stuff!!

is the tritype the three you test highest as?

No, 3-7-5 is not a possible tritype. Your tritype will have one type from each "center". In Enneagram theory, a center is one of the three triads on the chart. Types 8-9-1 make one triad. That's the gut triad, of which the central emotion is anger. In tritype, the type from this center usually shows how you handle conflict. 2-3-4 make the heart triad, with the central emotion of shame. The type from this center shows how you deal with image. 5-6-7 is the head triad, with the central emotion of fear/anxiety. This type will show what your mental/thinking process is. So 3-7-8, 3-7-9, or 3-7-1 are possible, but not 3-7-5, because 7 and 5 are from the same center.

But I would recommend focusing on figuring out what your core type is first, because trying to find your core and your tritype at the same time can be very confusing. But if you show a preference for 3 and 7, it's highly probable that those are your image and head fixes, although tests have often been wrong. So I also recommend research. Read up on the core motivations of 3 and 7 (there are tons of resources and helpful discussions on this site; check out the 3 and 7 sub-forums). You can also answer the Enneagram Questionnaire in the What's My Type? sub-forum, written by PerC members (thumbs up @Spades and other contributing members), and the Enneagram enthusiasts of PerC can help you sort out your type by commenting on your answers and asking specific questions, and they can also try to pinpoint your tritype. It's a fun process, and it seems like it's helped some people in finding their type.

If you have any other questions, just shoot me a quote, mention or message, and I'll help if I can.

 

@madhatter - Wow. THANKS!! i'm absolutely completely new at this enneagram thing. I've read both 7 and 3 numerous times and am pretty sure i'm a 7 at the core. i'll take a look at that questionnaire.

thanks again for the answer, it instantly helped me make sense of some of it. i look forward to learning more.

 

@madhatter,

Yeah, I get what you're saying. Thanks for the help.

 

so what happens if you have 1 in your tri type twice?

and as a seperate question, what happens if both those 1 are wings?

is it possible for both to be core types with the 9 and or 2 being the wing insted? because for example, I'mma 9w1 5w6 2w1 I belive it was. is it possible for something like 1w9 5w6 1w2?

 

No, that's not possible either. One type from each center.

 

so 1 can't be the head type twice. but I am a 9w1 5w6 2w1. so does that double 1 wing mean anthing? does it mean I have extra strong 1 type influance in me? and does the fact that one 1 is the wing to a 9 and the other a wing to the 2 mean anything?

 

Oh for sure. Having w1 twice would have more influence over your type. @Scruffy calls it a "faux-1". The 2 w1s give the impression of having 1 in your type, even though you actually don't have a "real" 1.

 

cool, so it's almost like being a 951 or a 9512 then. thanks for the info!

 

I'm a 459... wow. THANKS for posting! I've always wondered my tritype. Out of everything, that rang true... almost scary!

 

I thirst... for more perspectives on being a 631. :mellow:

A lot of descriptions describe a 136. The 6 ones I have found are largely 613, except for the one paragraph here about 631. I know my tritype, I just want to see some other 631 opinions.

 

A lot of the "136" could just be referring to the general archetype, which would apply to core-6. I haven't re-read hardly any of these, so I'm not entirely sure.

The more I study and think about tritype, the more I think that there's not much differentiation past the core type. For instance, the 1 and 3 serve the 6 and don't really have dominance over one another. But there certainly is a difference between a 136/163, a 361/316, and 613/631, and they really should have separate descriptions.

But it is a daunting task. I can see why the Fauvres only did 27 archetypes. 27 x 3 is 81 descriptions, and if one wants to differentiate 6 types per archetype, it's 162! I've been planning on attacking the 81 thing...planning being the key word here lol. :/ I haven't quite decided how to approach it just yet. Once I come up with a pattern or schematic, I might put my plan into gear.

 

Thank you! This is definitely the most useful source of information that helped me figure out my tritype. I think I'm a 946. And whaddayaknow, my username is the name of my archetype!

 

How are you guys all masters at MBTI, Enneagram and this tri-type stuff? Could you type me?
I thought I might have been 6-3-1 but now I'm not sure.

 

Did you see the Questionnaire in the Enneagram Type Me forum? You should check it out.

 

I am the Messenger (now I can hear Iggy Pop singing in my head, and instead of "I am the passenger", it's "I am the messenger").

And of course, it says cool things about me, so it must be true

This tritype is the most creative type on the enneagram regardless of which type is in charge. This creativity may or may not have artistic talent but always has a sense of aesthetics. All three crave authenticity, depth and individuality

YES

784: Direct and intuitive 7. Most independent, original and creative 7. Can be moody. Most non-conforming, and intense 7.

YES

784--visionary, powerful and aesthetically brilliant, always ahead of the curve

YES!

(Singin' la la la la, lala lala...)

 

I'm also the messenger archetype. Figuring that out was so important for me.

 

I'm glad. What do you think your core is?

 

Hmm... My brother is definitely something of a rarity. He's an INTP with a 5w6 core. I'm positive his tritype is 5w6, 4w5, 8w9. He's got what my sister and I jokingly call a "classic case of genius". This consists of a heavy dose of introversion, intelligence, and bi-polar disorder (actually diagnosed). Seems odd, but it appears there is no getting around that this is his tritype. There is no way there's any Threes, Twos, Sevens, Sixes, Ones, or Nines in there.

And I figured out my sister is a 4w3. Her tritype is 4w3, 1w2, 6something. I have been seriously looking into this as well. I couldn't believe she was a Four at first. Yet it fits all to well...

And seeing the descriptions here confirms this for me.

I'm a 6w7 middle child surrounded by rarities. @_@

 

Hmm... My brother is definitely something of a rarity. He's an INTP with a 5w6 core. I'm positive his tritype is 5w6, 4w5, 8w9. He's got what my sister and I jokingly call a "classic case of genius". This consists of a heavy dose of introversion, intelligence, and bi-polar disorder (actually diagnosed). Seems odd, but it appears there is no getting around that this is his tritype. There is no way there's any Threes, Twos, Sevens, Sixes, Ones, or Nines in there.

And I figured out my sister is a 4w3. Her tritype is 4w3, 1w2, 8w9. I have been seriously looking into this as well. I couldn't believe she was a Four at first. Yet it fits all to well...

And seeing the descriptions here confirms this for me.

I'm a 6w7 middle child surrounded by rarities. @_@

How are they rarities?

(P.S. My brother is a 6 middle child too)

 

@madhatter - Ah, referring to the "Fives, Fours, and Eights are the most rare". But aside from numbers and statistics, I suppose I wouldn't call them "rarities". Joking around a bit there. ^^ I don't think any type is more "special" than another.

Edit of hilarity: Lol. My sister isn't a tritype of 418. Not possible. XD I knew that. O__O -looks down at notes- Ah. 6. 416.

 

Oh I see. Well, yes, I don't really believe in type rarity either. I don't think that statistics will ever adequately explain the distribution of personality types.

 

There's also the propensity for a particular culture to reinforce a type. I have noticed that when I am in a group setting 8s seem to be scarce but there are typically a lot of 9s or 6s. Of course if you are in a therapeutic or wellness type setting I see a lot of 4s.

 

Drat. O__o

I was so confident I was a 6-1-2. But now I'm wondering if I'm a 6-1-4. I've been looking into Two a lot recently, and while I can relate to wanting to help others and being warm, etc, I can't really find myself relating to the rest of it. I can see Four being my Image fix too, now. I often feel shame that I don't live up to my expectations... then again that could be the One side of me speaking. Still, how can I know on this matter whether or not Two is my image fix or Four? @madhatter, any magical words of advice? XD

^ This is all probably going to end up just being me running around in circles. When I start analyzing, I begin to over-analyze. When I over-analyze, I can make myself unsure of absolutely anything and everything. ^^'

 

Drat. O__o

I was so confident I was a 6-1-2. But now I'm wondering if I'm a 6-1-4. I've been looking into Two a lot recently, and while I can relate to wanting to help others and being warm, etc, I can't really find myself relating to the rest of it. I can see Four being my Image fix too, now. I often feel shame that I don't live up to my expectations... then again that could be the One side of me speaking. Still, how can I know on this matter whether or not Two is my image fix or Four? madhatter, any magical words of advice? XD

^ This is all probably going to end up just being me running around in circles. When I start analyzing, I begin to over-analyze. When I over-analyze, I can make myself unsure of absolutely anything and everything. ^^'

Fours need to feel authentic. Twos need to feel needed. Both types have shame, but they express them in different ways. The core-2w1 I know, she feels shame and guilt very deeply. I don't know any confirmed 4s IRL, and I really don't understand them much.

What I think is important is that you know your core type. That's much important for growth than the other two fixes. I wouldn't run yourself around in circles about it.

 

skipping through this- do you have 754?

 

It's not possible to have a 754 tritype.

 

sorry about that, 748. I keep typing 745 because i just typed my friend as a 5.

 

Now I am confused about my tritype... I relate to the 945 Contemplative Archetype description more than the 947 Gentle Spirit Archetype one, but I still doubt 5 is my head fix.
Hmmm... tricky.

unfortunately there doesn't seem to be material about differences between both.
so back to research / introspection it is.

 

Now I am confused about my tritype... I relate to the 945 Contemplative Archetype description more than the 947 Gentle Spirit Archetype one, but I still doubt 5 is my head fix.
Hmmm... tricky.

It all depends on your thought process. Aspects of the descriptions can be very similar.

At normal levels, 5 is focused and has a very fluid thought process. A 7's thought process resembles extraverted intuition. At average to unhealthy levels, a core 5's resembles an average to unhealthy 7, scattered, starts projects and doesn't finish them, etc.

Also 5 is withdrawn, 7 is assertive. 5 is focused on competency and planning and vigilance, 7 is focused on being positive and seeking pleasure and avoiding pain. They are very distinct from each other. If you are withdrawn, having two withdrawn types (9 and 4) explain that more than adequately.

 

Is there a way to test one's tritype or do you just take the highest scores from the three groups?
I took the test here in the forum (the quiz) but it seems a bit light to me...

 

Well, the best way is to fill the questionnaire, ask for people's opinions AND and the same time analyse yourself How do you behave when facing conflict? How do you deal with anxiety or fear? How about shame and self-image? etc.

 

I still can't figure out the difference between the 4-5-8, 4-6-8 and 4-7-8 tritypes It seems like I have a little bit of each head fix.

 

type 5: emphasis on competency, withdrawn, and feeling rejected
type 6: reactive (i.e. wants to have emotions mirrored by others), compliant (to the superego), attaching (to their environment, authority, security, etc.)
type 7: positive outlook, assertive, and frustrated idealism