#jimin's enneagram: 2-core

[sugar-petals]

Okay i was today years old when I found out you are enneagram enthusiast/expert. Can you help me out with something? My results were 5w4 but I really resonate more with 4 instead of 5. So maybe im a 4w5? Also when I took the test on instinctual variants I came out as SP but it said my main is a 7? I tried searching for answers but didn't find much. Thank you!

it’s likelier that you’re 4w5, then. the wing is more of a supporter to the personality, not the center of it. a co-strategy. in some cases it’s hard to tell which one is stronger so you’re lucky 😄 say with jimin, it’s not always entirely clear whether he’s a 2 or a 3. in case of doubt, think of a high-pressure situation where you had to make a decision related to your wing or core type. the main enneagram number will always win because your core fear will drive you nuts. unless you’re a healthy/healthier type, but it’s usually still there. plus you will also see the disintegration number in that process so it’s clearer. 

if a 8w7 has to decide whether to face or run from a problem, it’ll always be confrontation to control the situation (8) and not pain avoidance (7). you will also see them exhibit 5 on its unhealthy side, its overanalytical/god complex/ivory tower qualities because they disintegrate. in your case, you have double reclusive numbers, but different centers — heart v head — so that’s where you will see the difference. 4w5 will first react on an emotional and self-concerned level, not by taking the issue apart logically as if it is outside of themselves which is what 5w4 does.

the problem only comes in when your tritype has winging numbers in it. you could be a 459 but your main type is actually 4w3. this is damn hard to discern. in that case, see what kind of compulsive second thought you get in high-pressure situations. if you wing at 3, you become concerned with how you come across. if you wing at 5, you ask for the whys. intuitively, that you come here to send an ask is already telling enough. a four (winging at 5) is on an endless quest for identity. a raging five (winging at 4) would show up in my asks and lecture me on enneagram theory to show they already know it to a t — and they do! 😂 5 is obsessed with competency just like 3 and 1, they don’t ask, they already need to be on top of the situation. 

meanwhile, you can spot the 4 by how shakespearean they are. ‘to be or not to be’ is their battle cry. persona, who the hell am i, namjoon is being such a 4. that’s why self-pres is a standard instinct for the 4, i bet you are. 7 and SP often correlate but imo you can discard 7 unless it’s in your tritype or a dis/integration point somewhere. back to the enneagram, a 5 secludes themselves to find out on their own. to rather see through the system as a whole and not themselves separately. 

how someone learns the enneagram shows which enneagram type they are :’) a 1 will beat themselves up how they don’t know it perfectly, a 8 will yell at others for trying to impose a type on them, a 4 will get an existential crisis, a 6 will morbidly search for a trustworthy guru that alleviates them of their core fear (fear of fear itself, being a 6 is hard), a 3 will look for a type that makes them look admirable, a 2 will try to help others type themselves obsessively, a 5 will know the theory so well that they make their own out of it, a 7 will forever jump from type to type to see which one’s the most fun, and 9 is will shy away from core fear or disintegration talk because it threatens their peace of mind. the enneagram is a circus and we give ourselves away by how we approach it.

[cactus-boi]

BTS + Enneagram (Maknae line)

Pre-post info:

The Enneagram is a personality typing system based on how we relate to the world around us, and what our simple, core motivations are going through life. It is an ancient system, used in Ancient Greece as a way of reaching a deeper sense of self-awareness in hopes of using that self-awareness to get closer to God. It used to be a Christian based typing system, but it can still be interesting and impactful to anyone regardless of their religion.

I will also be using MBTI.

I will also be using quotes from “The Road Back To You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery.”

Keep in mind, this is all my personal opinions and analyses, so don’t get offended if you think differently about them and their traits. We all see different things in different people.

Jimin-- 2w1

Jimin is a very expressive person who also requires lots of love, comfort, and attention. He is also very loving and generous towards others, and is very warm and energetic as well. He loves hugs and being close to other people. Jimin’s quite the extrovert, as well as sensitive and sentimental. He cares very much about what others think of him, and often has a low self-esteem. He is incredibly hard-working and tends to be very perfectionistic and critical of himself, which is very much a Judging trait. His MBTI type is ENFJ.

All of this leads me to type Jiminie as a 2, the Considerate Helper, with a 1 wing, which is the Strict Perfectionist. He is motivated by a need to be helpful, needed, and loved. He feels like he needs to work to earn the love and affection of people around him, and can get frustrated if his efforts of earning that love goes unnoticed, making him seem desperate at times.

His wing one gives him his more critical qualities, and means that he is incredibly perfectionistic, which can lead him to feeling guilty and down on himself if he feels he isn’t useful or wanted.

The 2’s deadly sin is pride, even though they appear to be very unselfish and accommodating. “Two’s direct all their attention and energy toward meeting the needs to others while disavowing having any of their own. Their secret belief is that they alone know what’s best for others and that they’re indispensable reveals their prideful spirit.” (Cron and Stabile 32) The deadly sin of anger also plays a role in this, though this energy is usually driven inwardly and becomes anger and resentment of one’s own self.

Overall, Jimin is a very sensitive, friendly person who needs the love and attention of others in order to feel fulfilled and happy.

Taehyung-- 4w3

Ah, Taehungie, my bias. Tae is a very unique individual, who is very energetic, innocent, and social. Although very extroverted, quite a lot of his energy is directed inwardly, where he works to be creative and self-aware. He very much wants creative control in what he does, and needs others to be accepting and understanding of his uniqueness. The other members often describe Tae as an alien because of how weird he is, but also say he is very smart.

Tae is also very sensitive. He likes taking part in group activities and is happiest when he is treated kindly and isn’t left out. His inverted energy is because of his Fi, since he is  an ENFP personality type. He cares very much about the people around him, and loves making connections with people. He is very easygoing, and is great at communicating with people--whether they be his family, friends, or complete strangers!

This leads me to believe that Taehyung is a 4, the Intense Creative, with a wing 3, the Competitive Achiever. His 4 motivates him to be emotional, creative, and expressive, while the 3 gives him competitiveness, outgoingness, and productiveness. However, since 3’s are more image-conscious, it causes him to care more about how others see him, which can make him sad if he realizes someone has a negative view or opinion of him. It can lead him to suppress his own needs to focus on pleasing those around him, even if they can’t be pleased, which would be very unhealthy for him.

The deadly sin of a 4 is envy. “Fours believe they are missing something essential without which they will never be complete. They envy what they perceive to be the wholeness and happiness of others.” (32)

To conclude, Taehyungie is a very sociable and creative person with an attractive amount of childlike energy and innocence, who can get along with anyone as long as he feels like you’ll accept his uniqueness.

Jungkook-- 6w7

Ah, Kookie, the Golden Maknae. There is so much to say about him!

This boy is sweet, sensitive, and fun-loving! It’s obvious how much he loves and admires his hyungs, and he has an extreme amount of empathy towards them. He is skilled in many things, and he tries hard to always do his best and to never slack off. He gets very discouraged when he feels he’s done a bad job, and doesn’t give himself much credit for his achievements. It makes sense that he’d also be an INFP, which explains his empathy for other people. He is pretty quiet and shy on the outside, but is actually very energetic and playful. I also think he tries to act tougher than he actually is-- he really is a bunny on the inside!

Jungkook is most likely a 6, the Loyal Sceptic, wing 7, the Enthusiastic Visionary. JK loves his hyungs, and thinks of them like his older brothers, so it makes sense that his personality type would be so oriented towards family and security. He is driven by the need to feel safe and secure, while also experiencing the joys of life that come with being part of a team. He is willing to sacrifice himself for the happiness of those around him.

Sixes deadly sin is fear. “Forever imagining worst-case scenarios and questioning their ability to handle life on their own, Sixes turn to authority figures and belief systems rather than God to provide them with the support and security they yearn for.” (33)(Keep in mind, this quote is in a religious context.) Jungkook is very afraid of failure and of disappointing his brothers and fans. It wouldn’t be surprising if he lacked confidence in his own ability to handle life, especially one so full of pressure.

But overall, Jungkook is a very sweet, empathetic person who wants to live a life full of fun and happiness, while also feeling safe and secure in the arms of those he’s closest to.

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Thanks for reading all that!

[sugar-petals]

read part of ur enneagram tag and everything is really interesting, I love psychology things; I can clearly see my parents influence in my type (8/protector/challenger/control/power) and this also made me know myself more, only thing is I can't really see it in my sexual life? ie. one of my biggest turn ons is subs crying and I don't believe this is in match with someone "categorized" 'protector'. I'm being too superficial here? I clearly didn't get the deeper meaning and I'm stressed.

type 8 in the enneagram is the most likely to enjoy displays of vulnerability in others and dominance in oneself — since their core motivation is to be strong and in charge — so your kink is perfectly in line, if not emblematic. type 8 wants to be a tough hero and savior, a crying sub is the perfect match.

interesting debate, how one’s psychological type influences sexual preferences. i often thought about which types gravitate towards femdom the most. it all depends on health level (!) mind you, but i concluded:

type 2: classic mommy kink, their motivation is to be needed. they want to care, be the best and most beloved supporter.

type 3: enjoys being worshipped. no problems with authority and ‘superior’ roles. core fear: humilation, go figure.

type 4: motivated to be unique and significant. since femdom is non-mainstream, that’s a perfect niche and salient identity for them.

type 8: core fear is being powerless and at the mercy of someone else so duh, they aren’t very subby. will be a natural boss-like mistress.

while the femdom sub squad looks like this:

type 6: seeks someone to rely on to look up to. core fear is abandonment, strong drive to devote themselves.

type 2: their motivation to be loved and needed can also end up as a praise kink, look at jimin, he’s a type 2.

type 9: doesn’t enjoy conflict so more of the GFD type, seeks to be complacent, unobtrusive.