(Somewhat Stereotypical) Enneagram Starter Packs for Each Type
This post is just for fun! And yes, I realize I’ve been kinda roasting all the types (myself included), but to be honest, it’s a little more fun. We all need more fun these days.
So I hope you enjoy these. Fun fact, they started out as the “anatomy” of each type, inspired by Co-Star, but they evolved!
If you’d like to see what others had to say about your type, you can find it on Instagram and join the conversation! I’ll link the posts below!
Type Seven
"You know what would be fun!?!"
"But at least..."
Sees the word "trapped" and panics ✨existential dread✨
All of life @ full volume
Loyal for life, once they've committed
Profile photo is a random activity they tried once
First pick for trivia night (because how the heck do they know that obscure fact?!)
Secretly afraid the wheels are gonna fall off if they slow down
Type Six
"It depends..."
Nostalgia ✨
Wicked self-deprecating humor
Asks if you're mad til you're mad, then feels like you've proven them right
Secretly thinks everything might be a hoax
Always playing the devil's advocate & doesn't even realize it
Everyone they know fits into one of three categories: 🤨 "Seems sus..." 🥰 "Loyal forever" 🗑️ "I forgot that you existed"
Type Five
"Well actually...."
Has feelings but can't always describe what they are, so people just think they're robots
Spends more time pondering abstract and philosophical concepts than doing practical, survival tasks (maybe even thinks they're above it all)
Convinced that knowing things is productive
Researched which blender to buy for 6 months, never bought one
Should probably stretch more
Uses detachment to avoid feeling anxious
Type Four
“every mental health professional i've ever talked to has been like "you have a lot of self awareness" and i'm like yes i actually think that is part of the problem” Credit: @toasteredbread on Twitter
"Oh you think THAT'S bad? One time I..."
Secretly feels like self-loathing makes them superior
AIL tHe FeElS
Thinks about everything in life in a beautiful, complex, significant way that no one else can comprehend
Hates anything "basic" // Currently thinking... Ugh, using the word "basic" is basic... I would describe it as [highly specific and nuanced word]
"This entire thing is *almost* it, but it could be more personalized to me in this way..."
Type Three
"I just feel like I'm not successful enough to be a Three"
Comparing themselves to an amalgam of the best aspects of everyone they've ever met
✨Permanently in a rush✨
“Someone: Wow you're so easy to talk to! I feel like our personalities fit so well together! Me: thanks i made this one special just for you” Credit: @traumoja via Tumblr
Too busy moving the goal posts to celebrate their hard-won achievements
Impressed by others' accomplishments until they accomplish the same thing... and then dismiss it like it was easy & no big deal
Afraid that if they slow down, they'll see how insecure they really are
Type Two
"How are you???"
🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Really wants to make your life the best it can possibly be! 🤩
Always turning the question back to you
Secretly makes sure no one can live without them
Doesn't know what they want for their birthday, but knows what you want and will cross the world to get it for you
Seething resentment that others don't intuit their moods, thoughts, and needs the way they do
“2s *doing the most* because they are happy to help & don't need the recognition” Meme format found on @mytherapistsays
Type One
Overuse of the words "properly" & "should"
Can't figure out why they have jaw pain. It's not like they clench their teeth 24/7...
Would be balanced and chill if it weren't for the existential angst
Always creating their own, better rules
Constant inner turmoil between enforcing how things should be, their inner critic, and showing up in the right way
Gives you good advice but forgets to tell you they think you're great (or they wouldn't try to help at all)
Has an alternate ego that only comes out on vacation
Type Nine
“THIS IS FINE.” Credit: KC Green
Their love language is when you keep including them, even if they don't show up (just don't be pushy!)
Knows *exactly* what they DON'T want
All of life @ about the same, pleasant volume
Has mastered the art of rolling their eyes INTERNALLY while smiling and nodding at you
Deep down thinks that if others see & understand them, they will be able to see & understand themselves
“ 'no worries if not!' I type, with full knowledge that, if not, I will worry” Credit: @marthonite on Twitter
Type Eight
It's either "Suck it up" OR "Burn it down"
Senses one second of ambiguity or hesitation & takes over
“Don't need a mood ring. I have a face.” Credit: @mytherapistsays
Will forever deny that they're impulsive... swears they just think really fast
Doesn't understand why others are intimidated when they CARE SO MUCH AND WITH SUCH VOLUME!!!
Two speeds: 0mph or 100mph. There's no in-between.
Most importantly: secretly a total softy (shhhh.... pretend you didn't see this)
What would you add in your somewhat stereotypical Enneagram starter pack? Let me know on Instagram. You can click the images below to head over to each type’s Instagram post!
Want to explore more about your type and how to apply the Enneagram to your everyday life? My book, Enneagram in Real Life, provides you with a step-by-step guide to use the Enneagram as a practical tool for self-discovery, self-awareness, curiosity, and relational wholeness.
