The Enneagram
A Nine Point Guide
By Margaret Cochran

7. The DREAMER
Sevens are visionaries, adventurers and risk takers. They want the best of everything and want to have fun. Sevens prefer a light touch when it comes to intimate relationships; they like challenges and can think quickly.

Sevens have wings of Six The Doubter, and Eight The Leader, so they can be suspicious and ambivalent on the one hand and somewhat overbearing and domineering on the other.

The heart point of Seven is Five, The Observer, so when Sevens love someone or something they can become quite analytical and cerebral about the issue or person in question. The stress point of Seven is One, The Perfectionist, therefore, when Sevens are displeased or unhappy, they can ‘nit-pick’ and be critical.

Motto: “Eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we may have to commit ourselves to work or deal with details or some blasted thing”


8. The LEADER
Eights often have a larger than life, tough façade. They value directness and honesty but deep down they are very sensitive and easily hurt. They are individualistic and not fond of conforming. They are great decision makers and often fight for the underdog.

The wings of Eight are Nine, The Diplomat, and Seven, The Visionary. Eights can be very spiritual and see the value in all things and can also have a taste for finery and the ‘good’ life.

The heart point of Eight is Two, The Giver, so when Eights love someone or something, they will do everything in their power to offer protection, support and help. The stress point of Eight is Five, The Observer, so when Eights are unhappy they go up in their heads and become very uncomfortable with vulnerability or perceived vulnerability such as any form of criticism.

Motto: “There is my way and the highway”


9. The DIPLOMAT
Nines are not fond of conflict and yet, they have a gift for bringing warring parties together in harmony. They see the value in all things; they are quite loving and tend to be not much bothered by aesthetics. They can be slow to act and are famous for their pilot projects, pile it here, pile it there…

The wings of Nine are Eight, The Leader, and One, The Perfectionist so Nines can be stubborn and defensive as well as critical and particular.

The heart point of Nine is Three, The Achiever. When Nines love someone or something they can become quite productive and hardworking. The stress point of Nine is Six, The Doubter, so when Nines are angry or frustrated they may become passive aggressive, suspicious and questioning of authority.

Motto: “I’ll get right on it, one of these days”

The Enneagram is an incredibly powerful and useful tool for constructively interacting with those in the world around us and for greater comprehension of the most important, and possibly most confusing person of all, ourselves!

Personal Note from Dr. Cochran

“I see things as a whole and acknowledge the intricate value of the parts therein. In our culture, we tend to value the rational and linear ways of exploring and thinking about the world above all else. Our senses need not be limited to just perceiving the three dimensional, corporeal world. Science has shown that everything is made of energy which we receive and interpret at various levels and to varying degrees.”

“What I’m working to achieve is a balance of mind, body and spirit. Good health is dependent on a constructive, realistic perspective of the world around us and the world within. When we get in touch with both worlds, we can start to build from there. After that, anything and everything is possible. The most special moments for me are when I see people transformed; when they become at home with themselves. My goal is to help people confront their fears and conquer them. Whether we’re dealing with codependent relationships, substance abuse or personal crisis, the victory lies in being ourselves. I’m here to help do just that, find answers and get where you want to go in life. Once you’ve faced the fears, your achievements and potential are limitless.”

Dr. Cochran is a transpersonal psychologist, licensed clinical social worker, educator and author with more than 30 years of clinical experience. She describes herself as a person who is clever, courageous and compassionate. Visit: www.DrCochran.com .

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