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Head (thinking) center

Enneagram Type 6: The Loyalist

Loyal, alert, always with a plan B and C.

The honest part

You trust slowly and test people constantly.

Core fear

Being left without support when it matters.

Core desire

To feel safe and supported.

Growth · toward 9

Like a 9: you relax and trust yourself.

Stress · toward 3

Like a 3: you overwork to prove yourself.

Type 6 wings

  • 6w5: The Loyalist with a The Investigator wing

    Your 6 is colored by 5, so you're reserved and serious, and you handle worry by researching it to death.

  • 6w7: The Loyalist with a The Enthusiast wing

    Your 6 is colored by 7, so you're social and funny, and you feel safe with good people and good plans.

The three Type 6 subtypes

  • Self-preservation 6 (SP6)

    You seek safety through warmth and alliances, and you worry most about the basics.

  • Social 6 (SO6)

    You lean on rules, roles and clear authority to feel safe.

  • One-to-one 6 (SX6)

    You face fear head-on, sometimes picking the fight to prove you aren't afraid.

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Type 6 FAQ

What is Enneagram Type 6?
Type 6 is The Loyalist. Loyal, alert, always with a plan B and C.
What is the core fear of Enneagram Type 6?
Being left without support when it matters.
What does Enneagram Type 6 want most?
To feel safe and supported.
What are the wings of Enneagram Type 6?
Type 6 can have a 5 wing (6w5) or a 7 wing (6w7).
Where does Type 6 go in growth and stress?
In growth, Type 6 moves toward 9. In stress, toward 3.
Which center is Type 6 in?
Type 6 is in the head (thinking) center.