4 types and all seem pretty accurate

Hey, I'm an INFP and I took an Enneagram test and I got an equally high score (exactly) for types 2, 3, 4, and 9 (or helper, motivator, artist, and peacemaker). And really all of them are extremely accurate for me.

I found these incredibly simple break downs of they types my comments are in italics:

Type 2:
World View: People depend on my help. I am needed. I am needed. I'm an invaluable help to my family. I like being needed.
Basic Desire: to be loved I have extremely high needs when it comes to affection.
Basic Fear: of being unloved Has to be one of my greatest fears I thrive on being loved and accepted; the drive to be so can be so bad that I have panic attacks at times.

Type 3:
World View: The world values a champion. Avoid failure at all costs. You don't want to be around me when I mess up, I don't consider myself a perfectionist but if I don't do something at the standards that I set for myself I'm in for a lot of mental self-abuse.
Basic Desire: to be admired I have to admit that I am a narcissist and extremely vain, and more than a bit arrogant when it comes to my intelligence. Every once sort of demands admiration, and usually I get it.
Basic Fear: of being rejected Has to be one of my greatest fears I thrive on being loved and accepted; the drive to be so can be so bad that I have panic attacks at times.

Type 4:
World View: Something's missing. Others have it. I'm different from them because I don't. I've been dealing with depression since elementary school, so I've always been a bit unusual. I was two grades ahead in school, didn't have the best social skills for the longest time and most of my life people have considered the way I experience the world. I've never really been the same as the people that at the time were considered my peers. I've definitely had times when I thought myself broken.
Basic Desire: to understand self I've always paid a lot of attention to me, who I am and how I tick and I always want to know more. It works in my favor though because I know a lot about myself that other people don't realize until they go through or experience something.
Basic Fear: of being defective I've definitely had times when I thought myself broken.

Type 9:
World View: My efforts won't matter to the world. It's best to keep the peace. So like I'm much too narcissistic to believe that my efforts won't matter but my efforts lie in the ways of piece. I quite literally have very little understanding of violence and the pride that keeps people from talking through their issues with each other baffles me.
Basic Desire: to find union and peace I <3 peace a lot. Not just for myself but for those around me an the world. That said I get seriously messed up if my space is invaded by negativity. I can't handle undue negativity. It completely freaks me out.
Basic Fear: of separation I don't get homesick, I get people-sick. I love where I'm from but it's just a place. But the prospect (and reality) of being separated from my loved ones is seriously painful.

So what do you think?

While I'm no Ennegram master, my thought is that you are likely a balanced type 3, so that each wing has the same appeal and thus you don't favor either side more than the other. Maybe you are just a combination of a few types, it wouldn't surprise me to see that on some level.

There are multiple Enneagram tests on-line you could take for free and see what they all say. I usually come out with either a 1w2 or a 5w4, though my Tri-type is 1-5-4, so I can relate some to the 2 and 4 types, just to share where I'm coming from in this.

Hi Starfire- I agree with JB- I'd say based on your comments you are most likely a Three, and possibly a Two as your primary type. The reason you tested high and relate to 2,3 and 4 is they are all feeling types, and it sounds like that part of you is well developed. I lean more towards Three, because under stress it goes to Nine, which is another type you relate to. I am a Three with a Four wing, and when I test, I also test very high on Nine. All though you should also look at the 2 with 3 wing too. I don't think you are a Four.

Both 2 and 3 are active types, both focused on accomplishing and helping. the difference is that 2s are focused mor eon relationships and others feelings and needs, while 3s can push feelings aside if needed to focus on tasks and goals and get recognition for accomplishments.

Here's descriptions with wings:

Taken from : 3-Enneagram Type Three | AllPersonality.com



Two with a Three-wing:
“The Host/Hostess”

The traits of the Two and those of the Three tend to reinforce each other: both types relate easily to people. The Three-wing adds elements of charm, personality, and adaptability causing Twos with a Three-wing to seek love through personal connection. They employ charm and social graces to win the affection of others. The Three’s desire for acceptance and validation blends with the Two’s drive for appreciation and closeness to form a personality in which relationships are the central focus.

Healthy people of this subtype are charming, friendly, outgoing. They enjoy the attention of others, are self-assured, and exude a sense of well-being and wholesome enjoyment. They possess a free-spirited worldly attitude that can easily be confused with a Seven. There is genuine warmth in them, as well as the ability to communicate that warmth to others. They enjoy sharing whatever talents they possess with their friends and admirers; cooking, entertaining, singing, and listening are all experienced as something to be shared. The Two with a Three-wing is more a “gift giver” than a servant. Social qualities are valued more than moral or intellectual ones. They are less task-driven than the Two with a One-wing and also less likely to question and criticize themselves.

When average, they want to project an image of outstanding warmth and friendliness. It is important for them to be perceived as extraordinary, desirable people. Twos use others to validate their goodness, Threes use others to validate their desirability, so when combined, there is also an added focus on physical attractiveness and sexual desirability. Also, if much of the Three-wing is evident, they will be hard-working and want tangible signs of achievement and success. The image-consciousness of an average Three will begin to manifest as excessive friendliness, “cuteness,” and exaggerated sentimentality. They are also more prone to flattery than the other subtype. Whereas none of these behaviors are necessarily harmful, they tend to cause others to not see them as serious- exactly the opposite of what Twos want. They are also highly aware of what others think of them and how they come across to others. When combined with the Two’s possessiveness, this can lead to both strong attractions and big disappointments. Having the right friends, dropping names, and cultivating people are typical. They can also have a tendency to be self-important and narcissistic, although they may hide this to some degree. The Three-wing helps them be more direct about what they want, but also causes them to draw more attention to the services they have provided.



Three with a Two-wing:
“The Star”In general, the personality traits of the Three and Two reinforce each other. Threes with a Two-wing have extraordinary social skills. They like to be among people and enjoy being the center of attention. They are often strangely charming, sociable, and highly popular. They pride themselves on their charm, humor, and attractiveness. With the Two-wing, the emphasis is more on personal connection and presentation. There is also a greater interest in reaching out to others. Depending on how much the Two-wing comes into play, healthy Threes with a Two-wing are generally more emotional and friendly than Threes with a Four-wing. They treat people with more positive feelings and warmth. They tend to care most about the few people they are closest to. They can encourage and appreciate others, and their feelings can be touched and hurt. There is a perky, vivacious quality about them that can resemble the energetic qualities of the Seven. They are talkative and helpful but still have a sense of poise and self-control that is characteristic of the Three. They usually want a particular kind of affirmation from others: besides receiving attention, they also want to be loved. This encourages them to be more responsive to the needs and desires of others.

Average Threes of this subtype wants to convince themselves and others of their desirability, so they energetically reach out to others, attempting to get attention. The Two-wing gives them more ability to project their feelings, or the impression of feelings as the case may be. Actors, models, and singers are frequently of this subtype. They know how to “turn it on” when they feel the need to impress someone. But the unhealthier they are, the more preoccupied they become with impressing others. They care a great deal about what others think of them, and become competitive, comparing themselves to others. They not only want to be seen as having a good relationship with their spouse, but they want their spouse to be a catch, physically and socially desirable, one who reflects well on them. Children can also become narcissistic extensions of themselves, as well as their home, hobbies, vacation spots, and other aspects of their lives. The narcissism of the Three is stronger in this subtype then it is in the Three with a Four-wing. As they deteriorate, they seldom look inward, so they are often completely unaware of the anger and resentment they feel toward others.


Hope that helps!