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Head (thinking) center

Enneagram Type 7: The Enthusiast

Fun, fast, full of ideas and plans.

The honest part

You reach for the next exciting thing so you never sit with a hard feeling.

Core fear

Being stuck in pain or boredom.

Core desire

To be free and happy.

Growth · toward 5

Like a 5: you go deep and stay with one thing.

Stress · toward 1

Like a 1: you get critical and rigid.

Type 7 wings

  • 7w6: The Enthusiast with a The Loyalist wing

    Your 7 is colored by 6, so your fun is playful and loyal, and you always check everyone's okay.

  • 7w8: The Enthusiast with a The Challenger wing

    Your 7 is colored by 8, so your fun is big, bold and on your terms.

The three Type 7 subtypes

  • Self-preservation 7 (SP7)

    You build a network of good things and good people so you're never caught without options.

  • Social 7 (SO7)

    You hold back your own appetites to serve the group, and stay idealistic about it.

  • One-to-one 7 (SX7)

    You're a dreamer who sees the world as it could be, and you fall hard for ideas and people.

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Type 7 FAQ

What is Enneagram Type 7?
Type 7 is The Enthusiast. Fun, fast, full of ideas and plans.
What is the core fear of Enneagram Type 7?
Being stuck in pain or boredom.
What does Enneagram Type 7 want most?
To be free and happy.
What are the wings of Enneagram Type 7?
Type 7 can have a 6 wing (7w6) or a 8 wing (7w8).
Where does Type 7 go in growth and stress?
In growth, Type 7 moves toward 5. In stress, toward 1.
Which center is Type 7 in?
Type 7 is in the head (thinking) center.