Most common enneagram mistypes (also by instinctual subtype) and short explanation for mistype
In general: E3 (focus on competence), E4 (when unhealthy), E5 (focus on competence)
Sx1 (countertype): E8 (both have a forceful nature)
In general: E9 (positive attitude)
Sp2 (countertype): E7 (positive attitude; childish disposition)
In general: E1 (focus on competence), E5 (focus on competence)
So3 and Sx3: E8 (assertive attitude)
In general: E2 (especially when unhealthy), E3 (especially with 3 wing), Enneagram 5 (withdrawn stance; especially with 5 wing), E9 (withdrawn stance)
Sx4: E8 (reactive triad; might mistype due to forceful nature)
In general: E1 (focus on competence), E4 (withdrawn stance; especially with wing 5 or if sx subtype), E9 (withdrawn stance)
Sp 6: E2 (dependent stance), E5 (especially with a 5 wing), E9 (attachment triad)
So 6: E1 (dependent stance), E3 (attachment triad; especially when unhealthy)
Sx 6 (countertype): E3 (attachment triad; especially when unhealthy), E4 (reactive triad), E7 (especially with 7 wing), E8 (reactive triad)
In general: E3 (assertive attitude), E4 (frustration triad), E8 (assertive attitude)
So 7 (countertype): E2 (positive attitude; they both have a self-sacrificing nature which may be the cause of mistype)
In general: E3 (assertive attitude), E7 (assertive attitude
In general: E2 (positive attitude; especially if social subtype), E4 (withdrawn stance), E5 (withdrawn stance), E7 (positive attitude)
Main sources: Naranjo, Hudson and Riso, Beatrice Chestnut
Remember to always check basic needs/passions/desires when in doubt between two enneatypes! Enneagram is not as much as outward behavior as it is about your internal feelings. Checking integration/disintegration patters can also be useful.
Hope this helps someone! :)
stormborns
izzy806
discoholicmusic
origamiaround
kaledo-art
titsay
gummygunk
