Understanding your results overview

What appears in your report

Your results highlight your dominant Enneagram type, supporting wing, instinct balance, and immediate next steps. The comprehensive report is organized into several key sections designed to provide both immediate clarity and long-term developmental guidance.

You'll receive a detailed breakdown of your scores across all nine types, helping you understand not just your primary type but also how you relate to the other types. This nuanced view reflects the reality that while we each have a core type, we draw on qualities from across the Enneagram depending on our circumstances and growth stage.

The report includes personalized insights about your core motivations, common behavioral patterns, typical stress responses, and pathways toward growth. You'll also find practical recommendations tailored to your specific type, including communication strategies, relationship insights, and professional development suggestions.

How to interpret scores

Look for the type with the highest score—this is your likely core type. The nearby types show patterns you may lean on under stress or in growth. However, don't discount types with scores that are close to your top score. Sometimes people are surprised to find their actual core type is their second-highest score rather than their highest.

Pay attention to the overall pattern of your scores rather than fixating on a single number. Some people have a very clear dominant type with significantly higher scores, while others show a more balanced profile across multiple types. Both patterns are valid and informative.

Your wing scores indicate which adjacent type influences your core type most strongly. For example, if you're a Type 4 with a strong Type 5 wing, you might be more introspective and analytical than a Type 4 with a Type 3 wing, who might be more image-conscious and achievement-oriented.

Understanding the Enneagram structure

The Enneagram is more than a personality test—it's a dynamic system that maps how we move between different states. Your core type represents your default patterns when you're operating on autopilot, but you'll also notice characteristics of your stress and growth arrows (the lines connecting your type to two other types).

During stressful periods, you might unconsciously adopt less healthy behaviors from your stress point. Conversely, when you're growing and secure, you naturally access positive qualities from your growth point. Understanding these dynamics helps you recognize when you're moving toward or away from your best self.

The instinctual variants (self-preservation, social, and sexual/one-to-one) add another layer of nuance, explaining why people of the same type can appear quite different. Your dominant instinct influences where you focus your energy and attention most naturally.

Where to explore further

Use the recommended practices at the end of the report to decide which resources to read first or what conversation to start with a coach or mentor. These actionable suggestions are specifically tailored to your type and current growth opportunities.

Consider sharing your results with trusted friends, family members, or colleagues who know you well. Their perspective can help validate your type and reveal blind spots you might not see on your own. Many people find that discussing their results deepens their understanding significantly.

If you're uncertain about your type or feel split between two types, that's completely normal. The Enneagram is best understood through lived experience over time. Give yourself permission to sit with your results, observe your patterns in daily life, and revisit the report periodically as your self-awareness deepens.

For those interested in deeper exploration, the report includes references to additional resources, including books, podcasts, and coaching services that specialize in Enneagram-based personal development. The journey of self-discovery is ongoing, and your assessment results are just the beginning.