Enneagram Type 9: The Peacemaker · xo, enneagram

Nines value a calm and peaceful environment and will typically do anything it takes to keep things that way. They are typically easy-going, no-rush, no-hassle, go-with-the-flow kind of people. Acceptance is their game - they’re rarely judgmental and can hang with a wide variety of people. But in their constant pursuit of keeping the peace, Nines can lose themselves in the process. They can neglect their own self-care, become sleepy to their own values, and lose track of their own priorities.

Our Type Nine friends say:

“I can be so concerned with 'keeping the peace' I lose sight of my own place in the world.”

@m.stevensthyme

"I originally realized I was a 9 when I was having so much trouble figuring out which type I was because I related so much with every other type. A second clue was a characteristic of always feeling tired maybe even without an explanation (although the underlying reason being constantly trying to suppress negative feelings in order to feel at peace). I was like, OMG! That’s why I’m always tired!"

@raegonmcadams

"Easily distracted from priorities and goals. Check, check, check."

@edens_accessories

"The conflict thing: yes, we hate conflict and we avoid it. But sometimes, we don’t engage because of the fact that we can truly see everyone’s perspective. It’s quite strange to hold an opinion of your own but to be able to understand and “own” others’ opinions as well."

@thematthewslife

"I’m not black-and-white about things. I'm actually multicolored. I see so many different perspectives and viewpoints and can find agreeance with parts of all of them. Therefore I don’t find it a huge need to form a clear defined answer or opinion, because it’s often not that simple. I know this can be frustrating but the great thing is, that also means that us 9s can usually be fine to go with whatever the best decision is made for the greater good and be adaptable."

@ash_holcI