Enneagram 9w8 vs 9w1: descriptions and archetypes

Blueprint | October 5, 2023

Painting of a lush green forest with a small figure in white standing in the center

9w1, The Dreamer

Nine: focus on having peace of mind, feeling connected to people & nature, having a positive impact on their sphere, creating harmony, preserving their routines, & seeing the best in others

Plus elements of One: principled, composed, rational, balanced, analyzing, orderly, & perfectionistic

Archetypes: Shepard, sage, nature lover, stoic, confidante, artisan

Illustration of two polar bears, an adult and a baby, frolicking in the snow with smiles on their faces

9w8, The Mediator

Nine: focus on having peace of mind, feeling connected to people & nature, having a positive impact on their sphere, creating harmony, preserving their routines, & seeing the best in others

Plus elements of Eight: instinctual, protective, willful, tough, confident, competitive, & straight-talking

Archetypes: Negotiator, bouncer, reluctant hero, zen fighter, animal whisperer, sensual lover

9w1, The Dreamer Nine: focus on having peace of mind, feeling connected to people & nature, having a positive impact on their sphere, creating harmony, preserving their routines, & seeing the best in others Plus elements of One: principled, composed, rational, balanced, analyzing, orderly, & perfectionistic Archetypes: Shepard, sage, nature lover, stoic, confidante, artisan. 9w8, The Mediator Nine: focus on having peace of mind, feeling connected to people & nature, having a positive impact on their sphere, creating harmony, preserving their routines, & seeing the best in others Plus elements of Eight: instinctual, protective, willful, tough, confident, competitive, & straight-talking Archetypes: Negotiator, bouncer, reluctant hero, zen fighter, animal whisperer, sensual lover.