Guide to the Enneagram Personality Types: The symbol / diagram

Enneagram with Arrows

There are several components of the Enneagram symbol / diagram that are often used to explore and explain the personality types.

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Enneagram Numbers
The Enneagram numbers are used to reference the nine personality types and place them on the Enneagram symbol.
Enneagram Circle
Commonalities and influences between the types are explored by their relative position to one another around the circle.
Enneagram Arrows and Lines
The lines connect each type to two other types. The arrows imply different movements between these two types.
Enneagram Triads
Triads group the nine types into three groups of three to explore commonalities found within each grouping.