This is a community for discussion of the Enneagram and related topics.

##What is the Enneagram?##

The Enneagram is a model of human personality based on [nine types](https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/). A basic introduction to the system can be found at *[The Enneagram Institute](https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/how-the-enneagram-system-works/)*.

##How to find your type##

As with the [MBTI](http://reddit.com/r/mbti), research will be more reliable than tests, though tests may give one an idea of where to begin looking.

This [Duniho Enneagram Test](http://pstypes.blogspot.com/2009/08/duniho-enneagram-test-brought-back-to.html) may be useful in determining your type. It might be necessary to retake the test a few times before you can narrow down your type.

##Type descriptions##

Some of the best type descriptions online are from *[Enneagram Underground](http://web.archive.org/web/20110427074405/http://ocean-moonshine.net/e142857369/)*, *[9types](http://www.9types.com/)*, and *[Enneagram Dimensions (PDF google doc)](https://docs.google.com/open?id=1rDHBnYh1uB7s1F5TsGUObicmbnI2CMT_kHnxJZ2Bk4KcUNsFYIVussyYaUgF)* 
as well as *[Enneagram Institute](http://enneagraminstitute.com)*

The directional theory of the enneagram can be found here: [9 types](http://www.9types.com/writeup/Theory20.htm)

Information on Enneagram type relations and compatibility can be found at [Enneagram Institute's website](https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/the-enneagram-type-combinations/)

##Questions##

If you have questions, create a [post](http://www.reddit.com/r/enneagram/submit), or feel free to message the [moderators](http://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%23enneagram).

##Related subreddits##

* [help with typing yourself](/r/EnneagramTypeMe)
* [enneagram memes](/r/enneagrammemes) 
* [personality tests](/r/personality_tests)
* [mbti](/r/mbti) 
* [socionics](/r/socionics)
* [psychology](/r/psychology)
* [introvert](/r/introvert) > [ambivert](/r/ambivert) > [extrovert](/r/extroverts)
* [4w5](/r/4w5)
* [1w9](/r/1w9)

##About##

<div class="md"><p>This is a community for discussion of the Enneagram and related topics.</p>

<h2>What is the Enneagram?</h2>

<p>The Enneagram is a model of human personality based on <a href="https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/">nine types</a>. A basic introduction to the system can be found at <em><a href="https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/how-the-enneagram-system-works/">The Enneagram Institute</a></em>.</p>

<h2>How to find your type</h2>

<p>As with the <a href="http://reddit.com/r/mbti">MBTI</a>, research will be more reliable than tests, though tests may give one an idea of where to begin looking.</p>

<p>This <a href="http://pstypes.blogspot.com/2009/08/duniho-enneagram-test-brought-back-to.html">Duniho Enneagram Test</a> may be useful in determining your type. It might be necessary to retake the test a few times before you can narrow down your type.</p>

<h2>Type descriptions</h2>

<p>Some of the best type descriptions online are from <em><a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20110427074405/http://ocean-moonshine.net/e142857369/">Enneagram Underground</a></em>, <em><a href="http://www.9types.com/">9types</a></em>, and <em><a href="https://docs.google.com/open?id=1rDHBnYh1uB7s1F5TsGUObicmbnI2CMT_kHnxJZ2Bk4KcUNsFYIVussyYaUgF">Enneagram Dimensions (PDF google doc)</a></em> 
as well as <em><a href="http://enneagraminstitute.com">Enneagram Institute</a></em></p>

<p>The directional theory of the enneagram can be found here: <a href="http://www.9types.com/writeup/Theory20.htm">9 types</a></p>

<p>Information on Enneagram type relations and compatibility can be found at <a href="https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/the-enneagram-type-combinations/">Enneagram Institute&#39;s website</a></p>

<h2>Questions</h2>

<p>If you have questions, create a <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/enneagram/submit">post</a>, or feel free to message the <a href="http://www.reddit.com/message/compose?to=%23enneagram">moderators</a>.</p>

<h2>Related subreddits</h2>

<ul>
<li><a href="/r/EnneagramTypeMe">help with typing yourself</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/enneagrammemes">enneagram memes</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/personality_tests">personality tests</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/mbti">mbti</a> </li>
<li><a href="/r/socionics">socionics</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/psychology">psychology</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/introvert">introvert</a> &gt; <a href="/r/ambivert">ambivert</a> &gt; <a href="/r/extroverts">extrovert</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/4w5">4w5</a></li>
<li><a href="/r/1w9">1w9</a></li>
</ul>

<h2>About</h2>
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The Enneagram of Personality

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The Enneagram is a model of the human psyche that is principally understood and taught as a typology of nine interconnected personality types.

<div class="md"><p>The Enneagram is a model of the human psyche that is principally understood and taught as a typology of nine interconnected personality types.</p>
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