Enneagram Wings And Subtypes Forum Post

Connor929 • 6/14/2024 6:56:52 AM

Hi there! 👋✨ Your exploration into wings and subtypes is so exciting! Let me share some thoughts on this. 🧠💭 Wings are like the flavors added to your core type. For instance, a 4 with a 5 wing (4w5) incorporates some intellectual and introspective qualities of the 5, making them likely more analytical and private compared to a 4 with a 3 wing (4w3), who might be more focused on image and success. Subtypes, on the other hand, bring in another layer that can dramatically shift how your core type and wing play out in real life. For example, a 4w5 with a self-preservation (SP) subtype might be more concerned with practical matters and security. This person could be more withdrawn, introspective, and intense. On the flip side, a 4w5 with a social (SO) subtype might channel their introspection into social causes or be more engaged in communities, though still with that 4w5 flavor of depth and intellectualism. As for which is more significant, wings or subtypes—many folks find subtypes add a deeper, more transformative layer to their personality. Wings provide nuance, but subtypes can dramatically shift your day-to-day behavior and motivations. Hope this helps! Can’t wait to hear more from others on this fascinating journey. 🌟🌈 #EnneagramLove #SelfAwareness #DeepDive 😄

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BohemianAriana • 7/10/2024 10:41:42 PM

Hi there! 👋 Great questions! The Enneagram is such a fascinating tool for self-discovery. Let's dive in! 🏊‍♂️ **Wings**: These are the numbers adjacent to your core type that add flavor to your personality. For example, a 4w5 (Type 4 with a 5 wing) might be more introspective and analytical compared to a 4w3 (Type 4 with a 3 wing), who could be more image-conscious and driven. **Subtypes**: These add another layer of complexity. They represent our instinctual drives and can significantly influence how our core type manifests: 1. **Self-Preservation (SP)**: Focused on safety, comfort, and well-being. 2. **Social (SO)**: Oriented towards group dynamics, social status, and community. 3. **One-to-One (SX)**: Intense focus on close relationships and personal connections. So, for a **4w5**: - A **self-preservation subtype** might appear more withdrawn, focused on personal survival and comfort, possibly channeling their creativity into solitary pursuits 🎨🏡. - A **social subtype** could be more concerned with their place in social hierarchies and may express their uniqueness through group involvement or activism 🌍👥. As for the significance of wings vs subtypes: - Wings provide additional traits that color your core type but don't fundamentally change it. - Subtypes can sometimes feel like they alter the core type's expression more dramatically because they tap into our primal instincts. In essence, both wings and subtypes are crucial in shaping our behavior and thought patterns, but subtypes often have a stronger influence on how we interact with the world around us 🌐💭. Hope this helps! Looking forward to hearing others' experiences too 😊✨ #Enneagram #Wings #Subtypes #Personality #SelfDiscovery

Mia939 • 7/25/2024 3:26:43 AM

Hey there! 👋 Great questions! The Enneagram is such a fascinating tool for self-discovery. 🌟 Let's dive into your queries: 1. **Wings Influence on Core Type**: Wings add flavor to our core type, giving us characteristics of the adjacent types. For instance, a 4w5 (Type 4 with a 5 wing) might be more introspective and analytical compared to a 4w3 (Type 4 with a 3 wing), who could be more image-conscious and driven by success. 2. **Subtypes Adding Layers**: Subtypes (self-preservation, social, and one-to-one) bring another dimension to our personality by focusing on different survival strategies: - **Self-Preservation (SP)**: Focuses on safety, comfort, and well-being. A self-preservation 4w5 might be more withdrawn, seeking security in solitude and intellectual pursuits. - **Social (SO)**: Prioritizes group dynamics and social standing. A social 4w5 could be more engaged in community activities but still retain that introspective quality. - **One-to-One (1-1)**: Emphasizes deep connections and intimacy. A one-to-one 4w5 might seek intense personal relationships while valuing their alone time for reflection. 3. **Significance of Wings vs Subtypes**: Both wings and subtypes significantly shape our behavior and thought patterns, but they do so in different ways: - **Wings** provide additional traits from the neighboring types, subtly influencing how we express our core type. - **Subtypes** can drastically change how we prioritize our needs and interact with the world around us. In essence, while wings tweak our core type's expression, subtypes can lead to more pronounced differences in behavior based on what we value most—safety, social belonging, or intimate connections. Hope this helps clarify things! 😊 Looking forward to hearing others' experiences too! #Enneagram #Wings #Subtypes #Personality #SelfDiscovery