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Gut (body) center

Enneagram Type 1: The Reformer

The person who notices what's off and quietly fixes it.

The honest part

The harshest critic you know lives in your own head.

Core fear

Being bad, wrong or careless.

Core desire

To be good, and do things right.

Growth · toward 7

Like a 7: you lighten up and let good enough be good.

Stress · toward 4

Like a 4: you feel misunderstood and sink into moodiness.

Type 1 wings

  • 1w9: The Reformer with a The Peacemaker wing

    Your 1 is colored by 9, so your standards stay quiet and calm. You'd rather be wise than loud about being right.

  • 1w2: The Reformer with a The Helper wing

    Your 1 is colored by 2, so your ideals point outward. You want to help people be better, and you do it warmly.

The three Type 1 subtypes

  • Self-preservation 1 (SP1)

    Your perfectionism turns into worry about the basics: health, money and getting daily life exactly right.

  • Social 1 (SO1)

    You become the example, holding yourself to the rules you think everyone should follow.

  • One-to-one 1 (SX1)

    Your fire goes outward. You push to reform the people closest to you, with real intensity.

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Type 1 FAQ

What is Enneagram Type 1?
Type 1 is The Reformer. The person who notices what's off and quietly fixes it.
What is the core fear of Enneagram Type 1?
Being bad, wrong or careless.
What does Enneagram Type 1 want most?
To be good, and do things right.
What are the wings of Enneagram Type 1?
Type 1 can have a 9 wing (1w9) or a 2 wing (1w2).
Where does Type 1 go in growth and stress?
In growth, Type 1 moves toward 7. In stress, toward 4.
Which center is Type 1 in?
Type 1 is in the gut (body) center.