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