Enneagram Overview（九型人格的概述）.pdfVIP

– 1 – Enneagram Overview T he enneag ram is a universal system with many applications. It has a number of unique features, one of which is its association with this intriguing-looking geometric figure: This figure is not just symbolic of the enneagram, it actually is the enneagram. This means that the enneagram system is not just a mental construct made-up by a person—it’s an independent system based on precise geometric relationships involving the circle, its nine points, and various connecting lines. So once we have a basic grasp on how the system works, we can explore it for ourselves, using its geometry as a guide. When we first look more closely, what we see is a circle with nine points placed on it so that they are equidistant (40º apart). The points (called enneagram types or points of view ) are connected by an interesting series of lines that are symmetrical vertically although not horizontally. There are many other interesting characteristics of the geometry, but the three essential features are the circle, the points , and the lines. 2 The Positive Enneagram The Circle, Points, and Lines The geometry of the enneagram has a profound meaning. It serves as a symbolic reminder about the nature of life and life pro- cesses. The circle represents wholeness, the points represent the nine different ways in which life can manifest, and the lines, the energetic ties that connect the parts with the whole. If we just look at the inner lines themselves, we can also break them up to create two other figures: the triangle and the hexad. = There’s also an energy flow associated with these inner lines, as shown by the arrows on these figures: 3 The Nine Type