As you know, each enneatype perceives the enneagram from their own perspective. So the FIVE will see his at (FOUR and SIX), their arms (SEVEN and EIGHT), their consonants (ONE and NINE) and their Blind spots (Two and three).
THE LINKS “WINGS”
Each person develops attributes and characteristics of one or both typologies contiguous to his own. These are called wings. The wing is used for balance the bottom trend of the enneatype Usually, one of the wings develops in the first half of life. One of the missions in the second half of life is to orient towards the other. This often happens spontaneously, even in people who are unaware of the Enneagram. The wings of FIVE are: FOUR and SIX.
How is the FOUR and what does it bring to the FIVE?
The FOUR is “the creative one”. Feel intensely the energy of life. He is convinced that the norms of society are not valid for him. Since he feels different, he takes the right to set his own standards. His nose for “the authentic” is infallible: he does not allow himself to be seduced by formal authorities, but instead venerates great poets, musicians, spiritual teachers, that is, those who transmit a deep and genuine message. If the FIVE has the FOUR wing developed, it becomes more creative, inspired and empathetic. Although it can also become more pessimistic, self-absorbed and stubborn. The FOUR brings to the FIVE the possibility of to pass from the orthodox to the heterodox depth.
How is the SIX what brings you to the FIVE?
The SEIS is the “reliable” one. It is basically characterized by: collaboration (aimed at promoting participation), belonging and tradition (family, church, sports team, political party, where criticism of the group is often seen as directed against itself), responsibility ( in the fulfillment of contracted commitments) and fidelity (to people and to duty). If the FIVE has developed the SIX wing, it becomes more collaborative, responsible, diligent and faithful. Although it can also become fearful and distrustful. The SIX brings to the FIVE the possibility of passing from knowing for itself to knowing for all.
THE ARMS LINKS
Likewise, each enneatype has a primary link to two specific enneatypes: these are called arms. The arms of FIVE are: SEVEN and EIGHT. At first, the FIVE feels identified with the aspects of the SEVEN and, later, with those of the EIGHT.
What is SEVEN like and what does it bring to FIVE?
SEVEN is “the optimist”. He is a person who never loses the magic of childhood, spreads his exuberance, his vitality and his joy wherever he develops. She lives with passion: she loves traveling, good food, she enjoys doing multiple projects and experiencing all kinds of rewarding experiences, expressing her gratitude for the gifts received and the experiences lived. She leads him to ask himself the following question: “Did I come to study or live life?” The SEVEN brings to the FIVE the ability to learn to enjoy, to laugh, to connect with joy; to move from the structure to the playful.
How is the EIGHT and what brings you to the FIVE?
The EIGHT is the “Leader”. What makes him a leader is not his function, but his way of being and relating. He is capable of fighting for the things he believes in, without allowing himself to be manipulated because he is guided by internalized convictions, such as the value of justice that always occupies the center of his life. The EIGHT brings to FIVE the ability to move from reflection to management.
THE CONSONANT ENEATYPES: AXES
Each enneatype has two consonant enneatypes, with which it constitutes an axis. The FIVE and the ONE constitute the axis of order. The ONE is “the idealist”. His energy is channeled into the effort to improve reality, both inside and outside himself (to help create a moral order). Invites the FIVE to move from reflection (theoretical order) to action (practical order).
The FIVE and NINE constitute the axis of contemplation. NINE is “the peacemaker.” His character is even-tempered, calm and balanced. He knows how to listen without being critical or making judgments about others. The NINE brings to the FIVE the possibility of move from intellectual entanglement to simplicity.
THE BLIND SPOTS
The FIVE, like all enneatypes, is blind to an axis. It is important to identify it because the enneatypes that constitute it, are those with which it has less ties. The FIVE is blind to axis of exteriorityrepresented by TWO and THREE at each end.
In complementary opposite modes, TWO and THREE will allow FIVE to come out of its isolation. DOS is “the altruist”. His social skills and ability to deliver lead him to intuit the needs of others. He gives his best when others are in a crisis situation, sure that any problem has a solution. The TWO brings to the FIVE the possibility of moving from its isolation to connecting with the other.
The THREE is “the successful”. She is an optimistic, efficient, practical, enterprising, confident, energetic, vibrant person with a high-speed pace of life. The THREE brings to the FIVE the possibility of move from seclusion to movement.