Summary

Type Five is perceptive, innovative, practical, and deliberate.

Type Five is in The Thinking Center of the Enneagram. 

Weakness

Fives can be perceived as eccentric or aloof. Fives may struggle with emotional openness with new people.

Fear

Being useless or incapable is a basic fear because a Five’s basic desire is to be capable and competent.

Values

Autonomy, meaningful connection, harmony, knowledge sharing, insight, facts, exploring, representation, specialization, equity, kindness, nature

Strength

Curious, a natural inclination towards critical thinking and analysis, driven by a strong desire to learn

Perceptive of details and patterns, self-sufficient, able to focus and research thoroughly, prioritizes simplicity and minimalism