Enneagram Type 9: The Peacemaker (Overview)

General Characteristics

Type 9 people do everything in their power to maintain peace and tranquility.

They are peaceful, harmonious, and generally avoid causing trouble.

They enjoy routines and dislike risks and spontaneous events. They prefer to adapt to a routine and maintain it.

They avoid conflict and struggle, seeking peaceful and calm environments.

They have a mediator-like nature and strive to maintain harmony in their surroundings.

They are successful in empathizing with others and are good listeners who can listen without judgment.

While they are accommodating individuals, they also have a stubborn side.

They dislike discomfort and procrastinate frequently.

They are sincere, genuine, and calm individuals. They are not known for being hasty.

To avoid conflict and tense situations, they may accept and do things they don't want to do.

While trying to shape themselves according to their surroundings, they may experience inner conflicts and exhibit unhealthy behaviors due to tension.

Strengths

Gentle, polite, and accommodating

Peaceful and mediating

Upholders of harmony and trust

Optimistic and possessing excellent communication skills

Calm and patient

Weaknesses

Neglectful and indifferent

Indecisive and slow to take action

Resistant to change and prone to procrastination

Overly yielding and stubborn