Enneagram Framework · 9 Types
All 9 Enneagram Types
The Enneagram maps nine distinct personality strategies, each built around a core fear and a core desire. Every type develops specific defense mechanisms and has a predictable direction of movement under stress and during growth.
On Quadre, we map each Enneagram type to the four rooms of the Johari Window. Your type shapes what you reveal in your Arena, what you conceal behind your Mask, what sits in your Blind Spot, and what lurks in your Shadow. These pages connect your Enneagram number to the cognitive patterns that drive your daily behavior.
The nine types are organized into three triads. The Gut Triad (Types 8, 9, 1) processes the world through instinct and anger. The Heart Triad (Types 2, 3, 4) leads with emotion and identity. The Head Triad (Types 5, 6, 7) navigates through thinking and fear.
Ones are conscientious, ethical perfectionists driven by an internal critic. They strive to improve themselves and the world, holding themselves to impossibly high standards.
Twos are warm, giving people who define themselves through relationships. They intuitively sense what others need, sometimes at the expense of recognizing their own needs.
Threes are ambitious, image-conscious achievers who excel at adapting to succeed. They are driven to prove their worth through accomplishments and recognition.
Fours are creative, emotionally deep individuals who seek authentic self-expression. They feel fundamentally different from others and search for identity through uniqueness.
Fives are analytical, cerebral observers who seek to understand the world through knowledge. They conserve energy and resources, valuing autonomy and intellectual mastery.
Sixes are loyal, responsible troubleshooters who anticipate problems. They oscillate between seeking authority and questioning it, driven by a need for security.
Sevens are enthusiastic, versatile optimists who pursue new experiences. They reframe pain as opportunity and resist anything that limits their freedom or happiness.
Eights are powerful, assertive leaders who value strength and justice. They take charge of situations and protect the vulnerable, while resisting any form of control.
Nines are easygoing, accommodating peacemakers who seek harmony above all. They merge with others' agendas, sometimes losing touch with their own desires and priorities.
Understanding the Enneagram Triads
The three triads represent three centers of intelligence. Gut types react from the body, seeking autonomy and control. Heart types process through feelings, seeking identity and connection. Head types analyze from the mind, seeking security and understanding. Recognizing your triad helps you understand which Johari Window room you naturally inhabit and which one requires deliberate effort to enter.
Each type also carries two wings, the adjacent numbers that add nuance and complexity. A Type 4 with a 3-wing presents differently than a 4 with a 5-wing, even though the core fear remains the same. Explore the wing pages to understand how neighboring types influence your personality expression.