Enneagram Type 8: Defender
Identifiers
Energetically large, truth seeking
Core Belief
The world is a dangerous place, unjust and power imbalanced
- Body Center
- Large energetic presence
- Controlling and dominating so that are not controlled
- Moment oriented, taking action in the now.
- Focuses on injustice, deceptions, manipulations and untruths
- Direct, concise, clear, strong, just
- Often defenders of those weaker or less capable
- Energize and mobilize themselves and others toward the completion of any task or goal.
- Appears self-confidence and strong to hide innocence and vulnerability
- Excessive
Key Characteristics
Strong, decisive, sometimes seen as a bully, energetically driven and not afraid of conflict