Enneagram 8w7 vs 8w9: descriptions and archetypes

Blueprint | October 5, 2023

8w7, The Maverick

Eight: focus on being independent, staying in control, prevailing over situations & people, resisting inner weakness, asserting their will, & keeping others at a safe distance

Plus elements of Seven: outgoing, open-minded, enterprising, spontaneous, versatile, forceful, & unfiltered

Archetypes: Pirate king, mountain man, destroyer, outlaw, commander in chief, unsung hero

Polar bear wearing a shirt and knit hat with a pipe in its mouth and an anchor tattoo on its neck

8w9, The Bear

Eight: focus on being independent, staying in control, prevailing over situations & people, resisting inner weakness, asserting their will, & keeping others at a safe distance

Plus elements of Nine: tough, internal, steady, deliberate, empathetic, stubborn, & comfort-seeking

Archetypes: Pillar of strength, survivalist, hunter, matriarch, honor-bound avenger, protector

8w7, The Maverick Eight: focus on being independent, staying in control, prevailing over situations & people, resisting inner weakness, asserting their will, & keeping others at a safe distance Plus elements of Seven: outgoing, open-minded, enterprising, spontaneous, versatile, forceful, & unfiltered Archetypes: Pirate king, mountain man, destroyer, outlaw, commander in chief, unsung hero. 8w9, The Bear Eight: focus on being independent, staying in control, prevailing over situations & people, resisting inner weakness, asserting their will, & keeping others at a safe distance Plus elements of Nine: tough, internal, steady, deliberate, empathetic, stubborn, & comfort-seeking Archetypes: Pillar of strength, survivalist, hunter, matriarch, honor-bound avenger, protector.