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Gut (body) center

Enneagram Type 9: The Peacemaker

Easygoing, kind, the calm in every room.

The honest part

You agree to keep the peace, then quietly do what you wanted anyway.

Core fear

Conflict tearing everything apart.

Core desire

To feel at peace.

Growth · toward 3

Like a 3: you go after what you want.

Stress · toward 6

Like a 6: you get anxious and indecisive.

Type 9 wings

  • 9w8: The Peacemaker with a The Challenger wing

    Your 9 is colored by 8, so your calm is earthy and stubborn, and pushed far enough you finally explode.

  • 9w1: The Peacemaker with a The Reformer wing

    Your 9 is colored by 1, so your calm is idealistic and orderly. You'd rather quietly judge than fight.

The three Type 9 subtypes

  • Self-preservation 9 (SP9)

    You merge with comfort and routine: good food, good sleep, the familiar chair.

  • Social 9 (SO9)

    You work hard for the group and hide your own needs under a busy, cheerful surface.

  • One-to-one 9 (SX9)

    You merge with one person so fully that their wants can start to feel like yours.

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Type 9 FAQ

What is Enneagram Type 9?
Type 9 is The Peacemaker. Easygoing, kind, the calm in every room.
What is the core fear of Enneagram Type 9?
Conflict tearing everything apart.
What does Enneagram Type 9 want most?
To feel at peace.
What are the wings of Enneagram Type 9?
Type 9 can have a 8 wing (9w8) or a 1 wing (9w1).
Where does Type 9 go in growth and stress?
In growth, Type 9 moves toward 3. In stress, toward 6.
Which center is Type 9 in?
Type 9 is in the gut (body) center.