July 5, 2023

Are your wings helping you or hurting you? - Enneagram Type Five

The 5w4 is known as the “Iconoclast” or an innovator and these two combinations have a unique relationship. The Five prefers to rely on logic, while the Four finds truth through their emotions, however both have a tendency to isolate themselves.

When healthy, this Five is intelligent, in tune with their emotions, imaginative and creative. They combine their curiosity and creativity together to construct new ideas, systems, or products.

When they are not healthy they display arrogance and disdain toward those they perceive to be inferior or ignorant. They don’t want to waste their time, talent, or intellect with anyone who is unable to dive deep in theory or conversation.

Fives need their Four wing in order to connect with their heart. Without the Four wing the Five would rely solely on logic, reason, and information. With the influence of the Four the Five is able to take a balanced approach to life. They are able to value logic alongside emotion.

The 5w6 is known as the “Problem Solver” and this union is often in conflict with one another... The independent Five prefers to find security through isolation, research, and information, while the dependent Six finds security through external support.

When healthy they are observant, informed and excellent problem-solvers. These Fives are dedicated to their research and discoveries and they maintain strong relational connections with others.

When they are not healthy they are suspicious of others without practical backing. They are prone to conspiracies and anxiety. They are distrusting of others and quick to write people off or label them as “outsiders.”

Fives need their Six wing in order to perpetuate relationships. Without the Six wing the Five would isolate themselves from people altogether and sadly would find themselves without the basic relational support all humans need. The six wing helps Fives find value in interdependency as much as self-sufficiency.

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