Enneagram Eight

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Type Eight: The Challenger

Type 8s are assertive, confident, and protective. They are natural leaders who value strength and control, often taking charge in situations to ensure that things go according to their vision.

They are direct and can be confrontational, especially when they perceive injustice. They value autonomy and are protective of those they care about, often seeing themselves as the defender of the vulnerable.

You might be an Enneagram Eight if...

You are confident in taking charge and leading others.
You value strength and independence, and dislike showing vulnerability.
You are protective of those you care about and will stand up for them.
You have a strong sense of justice and aren’t afraid to confront wrongs.
You resist being controlled or manipulated by others.

Some Common Behaviors of Enneagram Eights

Asserting your opinions and taking a leadership role in group settings.
Challenging authority or rules that seem unfair or restrictive.
Protecting the underdog or defending those who are vulnerable.
Taking action quickly and decisively in situations of conflict or challenge.
Guarding your own vulnerabilities, sometimes coming across as tough or intimidating.

Understanding the Chart

In the Enneagram, stress and growth integration lines show how each type behaves under different conditions. Under stress, a type disintegrates, adopting the negative traits of another type. In growth, a type integrates, adopting the positive traits of another type.

Enneagram Eight in Growth & Stress

Growth (Integration): Moves to Type 2, becoming more caring, empathetic, and open to forming deeper emotional connections with others.

Stress (Disintegration): Moves to Type 5, becoming more withdrawn, secretive, and isolating themselves from others.

Enneagram Eight Wings

Wings are the adjacent types on the Enneagram circle that influence a person’s core type, adding complementary traits

Wings: 8w7 (more energetic, adventurous, and fun-loving) or 8w9 (more calm, patient, and focused on maintaining peace).

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