The Enneagram is a map of nine personality archetypes, each with its own core motivation, strengths, and blind spots. Rather than placing us in boxes, it offers a lens for understanding why we respond to the world the way we do.
In this overview we highlight the signature motivations of all nine types, how wings and instinctual variants color those motivations, and practical ways to use that knowledge for self-awareness. Whether you are new to the Enneagram or ready to go deeper, this primer gives you a grounded starting point.
Use it as a companion to your assessment results or as a refresher when you want to compare the types side by side.