The Enneagram Flower and Crystal
Essences For Your Soul Type
What is the Enneagram?
The Enneagram is an ancient system of nine
personality types. It's believed to have originally been taught
orally in secret Sufi brotherhoods in the Middle East. It
is very rewarding to explore and has tremendous depth once
you start to study it. I find it very useful in determining
soul challenges in my work. Below are summaries of the gifts
and challenges of each type with essence suggestions to support
them. The Bach flower options are great for children and for
conscious change. The deeper acting essences are best for
cellular level, karmic shifts. N.B. Each number has two other
numbers as 'wings', so you'll always see yourself in more
than one number.
The Nine Enneagram Types
1. The Reformer - Can lead through integrity
and reason OR be hindered by perfectionism and resentment.
Bach Flower: Beech
Deep Acting: Forgive, Love and Accept Yourself blend
2.The Helper - Can shine with generosity
and healing power OR struggle with people-pleasing and possessiveness.
Bach Flower: Chicory
Deep Acting: Graceful Release - Let Go With Love
3.The Achiever - Can become an inspiring
example of excellence and authenticity OR blindly pursue
success and status.
Bach Flower: Wild
Oat
Deep Acting: Healthy Rhythms - Release Overwork
5.The Investigator - Can demonstrate
visionary intellect and inventiveness OR become increasingly
eccentric and isolated.
Bach Flower:
Water Violet
Deep Acting: Closeness & Friendship
6.The Loyalist - Can exemplify courage
and commitment OR struggle with anxiety and rebelliousness.
Bach Flower: Aspen
Deep Acting: Take Courage - Release Fear
7.The Enthusiast - Can become highly
accomplished and spirited OR be waylaid by impulsiveness
and impatience.
Bach Flower: Chestnut
Bud
Deep Acting: The Feet Chakras
8.The Challenger - Can be a powerful,
magnanimous leader OR control and intimidate others.
Bach Flower: Vine
Deep Acting: Karmic Power
"It's best that I hide my real personality. I cannot
tell you what it is because I don't want to go to prison."
Gianfranco Zola
How Do I Know Which Type I Am?
You can take an online test or read about the types in the recommended books below. The best way is to go to a workshop where you can see the different types in 'panels' where they explain their attitude to life. You'll soon spot where you fit in. Of the nine types, there are three head types, (5, 6 and 7) three heart types (2,3 and 4) and three gut types (8, 9 and 1). It can sometimes be an easier first step to work out which of these three centres, gut, head or heart, is where you feel the most comfortable and where you feel that your identity and power resides.
Recommended Enneagram Reading
The Enneagram Made Easy is fun and very clearly
written - making a complex subject seem quite simple. Once
you have understood more about the system you might try one
of my favourites (especially if you're a Four or a Nine!):
The Spiritual Dimension of the Enneagram. Helen Palmer's book really helps you understand how the types interact with each other in relationship. Just click
on the book covers to order.
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'The heart has reasons that reason does
not understand.' Jacques Benigne Bossuel