Learn more about the arrows.Įxamples: Krishnamurti, Johannes Brahms, Mark Twain, Sigmund Freud, J. However, when moving in their Direction of Integration (growth), fearful, pessimistic Sixes become more relaxed and optimistic, like healthy Nine.

When moving in their Direction of Disintegration (stress), dutiful Sixes suddenly become competitive and arrogant at Three. Key Motivations: Want to have security, to feel supported by others, to have certitude and reassurance, to test the attitudes of others toward them, to fight against anxiety and insecurity. At their Best: internally stable and self-reliant, courageously championing themselves and others.īasic Fear: Of being without support and guidanceīasic Desire: To have security and supportĮnneagram Six with a Five-Wing: 'The Defender'Įnneagram Six with a Seven-Wing: 'The Buddy' They typically have problems with self-doubt and suspicion. They can be cautious and indecisive, but also reactive, defiant and rebellious. Excellent 'troubleshooters,' they foresee problems and foster cooperation, but can also become defensive, evasive, and anxious-running on stress while complaining about it. Sixes are reliable, hard-working, responsible, and trustworthy.

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