Enneagram Wings and Subtypes Flashcards

What is a 'stacking' of instinctual subtypes?

Answer: The order in which all three instinctual drives are prioritized for a given individual

Subtype stacking refers to the ranked order (dominant, secondary, blind spot) of the three instinctual drives for a specific person.

What is the term for the instinctual drive that receives the least attention in a person's stacking?

Answer: Blind spot

The lowest-priority instinct in a person's stacking is called the 'blind spot' because it is the area of life least attended to and often underdeveloped.

A Type 2 with a 1 wing (2w1) is sometimes called:

Answer: The Servant

2w1 is often nicknamed 'The Servant' because the 1 wing adds principle and duty to the Two's helping nature, creating a more idealistic, service-oriented helper.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between a core type and its wings?

Answer: Wings modify and add nuance to the core type without changing its fundamental nature

Wings flavor and nuance the core type but do not override it; the core type remains primary and central to a person's Enneagram identity.

A Type 8 with a 7 wing (8w7) is commonly nicknamed:

Answer: The Maverick

8w7 is often called 'The Maverick' because the Seven wing adds energy, adventure, and visionary ambition to the Eight's assertiveness and power.

In subtype theory, which Type 5 subtype is considered the countertype and may appear more social and talkative than typical Fives?

Answer: Sexual (One-to-One) Five

The Sexual (One-to-One) Five is often considered the countertype because the drive for intense connection can make them appear more emotionally present and relational than the typical withdrawn Five.