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Type 9w1 are also known as The Dreamers. They are very similar to other nines, but resemble a remarkable amount from their fellow Type 1s. Dreamers are hardworking and friendly, but they are also more steadfast and introverted with their thoughts and behaviors. This type of Nines are known for being extremely idealistic and more serious than their Type Nine counterparts.
Dreamers are similar yet extremely different from their fellow Peacemaker Type Nines. Type 9s are commonly known for being friendly, amiable, stubborn and ambivalent. Type 9w1 are known to be more motivating than their fellow Type Nines, and they put in sufficiently more effort to help those in need. However, this can also lead to an Enneagram Type 9 wing 1 being considerably more judgmental. Peacemakers have such a large fear of conflict that they avoid difficult situations at all costs, whereas a Dreamer is more willing to go out of its way to help those who need it.
When it comes to making decisions, Type 9w1 are motivated by their gut instinct when making decisions. This allows them to create order and routine in their life, especially to avoid any opportunity or situation for negative emotions to arise. Type 9w1s are constantly striving to be better versions of themselves, which can lead them to be overly critical and never deem themselves ‘good enough’. When they are lacking awareness or judgement, they tend to lash out in anger. This particular wing type however is not afraid to confront someone if they think they are doing something ethically or morally wrong. An Enneagram Type 9 wing 1 tends to have a higher sense of right and wrong than their fellow Nines.
A 9w1 resembles many characteristics from its core Type 9, the Peacemaker, but with the influence of Type 1, they put themselves out in the world more to help more people and to be better overall, even though they are still afraid of conflict. “With influence from the one wing, a nine can feel drawn to negotiate for moralities sake.” (Doyle, Evan).
Although Type 9s tend to be amiable and conflict averse, a 9w1 often has an outward looking viewpoint, and can be more judgmental than their core type counterparts.
Healthy 9w1s are social, peaceable, and highly sociable with a tendency to resolve conflict. Their drive to deliver peace in any situation guarantees that they are skilled negotiators and diplomats.
Here are some of the key traits to a Type 9w1 personality.
Did you know: When unhealthy and stressed, Enneagram 9w1 Types are prone to double down on their need for stability.
Enneagram types have fears and desires - things to avoid and things to seek.
Core Fear: The core fear of Type 9w1s is losing what matters to them. They also fear:
Core desire: The core desire of 9w1s is peace with the mind, body and surroundings. They also desire:
| Type 9w1 Strengths | Type 9w1 Weaknesses |
|---|---|
| 1. Agree to disagree with others, they search for compromise | 1. Ignores their feelings to keep peace |
| 2. More motivated to work and get things done instead of procrastinate | 2. Become cold or aloof when stressed |
| 3. Look at many different sides to a situation | 3. Constantly striving for perfection |
| 4. Strong work ethic | 4. Neglect their own needs in order to keep peace and harmony |
Type 9 wing 1s are indubitably more open minded than their fellow Peacemakers, and this in turn makes them a lot more motivated to help others even when there is an opportunity for conflict. However, Dreamers spend so much time trying to keep peace and harmony with the world, they neglect to take care of themselves. They are constantly striving for unattainable perfection with feeling the need to always be improving on an aspect of their life.
Most Type 9s do not exhibit wing traits significantly enough to say they have a wing. When this happens we say they are a 'core' Type 9. We see below that Type 9w8 is very rare.
Figure 1: Type 9 vs Type 9w8 vs Type 9w1
What this chart shows
This chart shows that 93.6% of Type 9s do not have a wing type, in other words they are 'core' Type 9s. We see that just 0.3% of Type 9s are 9w8 and 6.0% are 9w1. This shows that there is little overlap of traits between Type 9 and Type 8.
Notes:All personality types are naturally drawn to certain careers over others. Here we have compiled a list of three sectors that Enneagram 9w1 Types have a proclivity for and three that are likely to clash with a Type 9w1 personality type. Similar to their Type 9 counterparts, a Type 9w1 will thrive in careers where they are able to help other people, and potentially have the opportunity to mediate situations. They bring an optimistic yet critical view to their careers, always striving to be the best in what they do.
Environmental Scientist
Museum Curator
Counselor
Administrative Assistant
Banking
Executive
Understandably, this career list is not prescriptive. There will be many Enneagram Type 9 wing 1 careers that are successful and in the 'not recommended' sectors.
These famous individuals have the personality Type 9w1. Are you also 9w1? Do you recognize any personality similarities you can relate to?
Audrey Hepburn
British actress
Tzuyu (TWICE)
Taiwanese K-pop singer
Selena Gomez
American singer
Mariza Kjellberg
Italian fashion designer
John Mulaney
American comedian
Bob Ross
American painter and educator
Our research is always ongoing so please let us know if you think we've missed a noteworthy Type 9w1 worth highlighting.
University of Chichester, Advanced Applied Psychology
Chloe Yarwood, MSc in Advanced Applied Psychology from University of Chichester. Specialist in personality type theory and developing valid personality questionnaires.
Type 9w8