When it comes to merging these two major typology systems: Myers-Briggs and the Enneagram, there is no “one size fits all” method. Truly any type combination is possible making not just 16 personalities or 9 personalities, but 144 different expressions!
Each typology system offers incredible personal insight but is incomplete on its own: where Myers-Briggs delves deeply into cognitive functions and how intricately the brain learns and processes information, the Enneagram offers insight into emotional health, childhood experiences, and basic driving human instincts. Using these typology systems in conjunction will not only give you a better understanding of yourself as a person, but will help shape your relationships and guide you toward a more successful and happy future!
Below you can find a description of the three common Enneagram types for INTPs.
INTP Four “The Individualist”
INTP Fours want to make a considerable difference in the world and use their unique minds to leave a legacy. These INTPs lean toward more intellectually creative outlets and make for skilled art critics. At their core, INTP Fours will feel like their worth is tied to how innovative they are and might put themselves down if they don’t meet their own high expectations.
INTP Five “The Investigator”
INTP Fives are naturally in-tune with their dominant Introverted Thinking/Ti function. They think before they act, piece apart an idea before they form an opinion on it, isolate often, and are intensely perceptive. These INTPs may need help maturing and expanding their auxiliary function Extroverted Intuition/Ne, which desires new experiences, so they avoid staying trapped in old patters of thinking. They should be aware of Ne and careful not to succumb to dominant-tertiary loops.
INTP Nine “The Peacekeeper”
INTPs Nines have a desire for social harmony and peace because of their Extroverted Feeling/Fe-inferior function. These INTPs likely have a better developed inferior function than other INTPs. They use their natural strengths of mental sharpness and concept exploration to pursue ideas which merge well for the group. INTP Nines may be a little more socially bent than other INTPs and use this connection with people to help expand their rich inner world. INTP Nines often feel caught between paradoxical needs for self isolation and for social connection (they do well to set boundaries to remain emotionally and mentally balanced).
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