Can you have more than one Enneagram Type? The short answer is no. The Enneagram is a complex system that allows for a lot of range and variation in expressing your Type. However, you can only have ONE set of core motivations: one main fear, one core longing, and one core belief. Let me explain further. In previous posts , I've explained that a person's ego structure or Core Type is acquired at birth and developed by the surroundings into its current expression. Unlike some o

Answering FAQ about the Enneagram. Can your Enneagram change over the course of your lifetime?

The Social Instinct (SO) is one of the three primary Instinctual Drives, alongside the Sexual and Self-Preservation instincts, and represents one part of the primal aspect of our human nature. It is connected to the reptilian part of our brain that constantly monitors ways to promote an individual's connection to others and ensures their belonging to a group ensure their survival. The Social Instinct highly emphasizes tribal belonging and connection due to the built in fear t