If you haven’t heard of the Enneagram before it is a system of personality typing that explains patterns in the ways in which people interpret the world and manage their emotions. There are nine different personality types in the Enneagram. The Enneagram dates to ancient times although there is no consensus of where exactly it came from.
As you can see above the Enneagram is often visually represented on a nine-point diagram, this helps to portray how the types relate to one another.
If you don’t know your Enneagram type, I recommend going to
PersonalityPath.com and taking their free test to find out which type you are. You do not have to buy anything and it doesn’t require you to give your email.
Once you know and understand your Enneagram type, you can really begin to grow emotionally and enhance your strengths and gifts. The important thing to remember is that we have a little bit of each type in all of us, but there is one type that you most identify with and is more dominate.
Keep in mind…
- No type is inherently better or worse than any other.
- Each type has unique assets, and each type has unique liabilities.
- The goal is the become your best self, not to strive to imitate or become another type.
- The descriptions are not gender biased.
- They apply equally to males and females.
- People do not switch from one basic personality to another.
Why should you care?
Understanding your type will aid in self-awareness, self-understanding, and self-development. You’ll also better understand why other behave as they do.
I know that there is probably an urge to skip down to your type and read about, but I encourage you to read about the other types and think about who in your life might identify with a particular type and what are their core values. As I talk about the oils you might see some oils that aren’t specifically for your type but could still help with some of your needs.
Type 1: Reformer
- Driven by the need to be good, right, and perfect
- Appreciate structure
- Naturally adept at organizing and planning
- Detailed oriented
- Reliable and responsible
At their best type 1s are
- Tolerant
- Self-accepting
- Content with the world around them
Type 1s are often referred to as the perfectionist. They like for things to be done a certain way and have high core beliefs. If I were planning a wedding, I would want a type 1 to be my wedding planner. I know that my wedding would be very detailed and would run smoothly.
When stressed type 1s are
- Judgmental
- Critical
- Uncompromising
- May feel like they are not good enough
As you can see above each of these types has certain character traits when they are at their best and other not so great traits when they are stressed or out of balance.
Today not only am I offering a general overview of each type, but I really want to highlight which essential oils are best for enhancing each type’s strengths and keeping each of the types balanced and grounded. When we are balanced and grounded, we can play into our individual strengths and do great things.
doTERRA Essential Oils for Keeping a Type 1 Balanced
- Motivation
- Arise
- Hawaiian Sandalwood
- Bergamot
- Neroli
- Wintergreen
Type 2: Helper
- Driven by the need to be liked and appreciated
- Value relationships
- Generous, likable, and loving
- Great at praising others
- Protective of those they care about
- Empathetic
At their best type 2s are
- Unconditionally supportive
- Practice self-care
- Humble
Type 2s are great friends, if you need something they will be at your side in a minute. They are great for supporting you through your decisions and being a shoulder to cry on when you need someone.
When stressed type 2s
- May expect something in return for helping
- Manipulative
- Put their own needs aside
- Feel taken advantage of
doTERRA Essential Oils for Keeping a Type 2 Balanced
- Coriander
- Balance
- Anchor
- Siberian Fir
- Grapefruit
- Bergamot
Type 3: Achiever
- Ambitious and goal oriented
- Efficient
- Adaptable and focused
- High energy
- Competitive
At their best type 3s are
- Focused
- Optimistic
- Confident
- Balanced work and home life
When stressed type 3s are
- Opportunistic
- Uncaring and detached from emotions
- Over identify with their perceived image
- Work defines who they are
Enneagram Type 3s value achievement and strive to be the best at everything they do. They really strive for success in their field of work, they are willing to adapt to achieve their goals. They are extremely hard workers and principled.
doTERRA Essential Oils for Keeping a Type 3 Balanced
- Green Mandarin
- Pink Pepper
- Wild Orange
- Melissa
- Cumin
- Adaptiv
Type 4: Individualist
- Need to be unique and authentic
- Purpose-driven
- Appreciate beauty
- Sensitive (feeling based intuition)
At their best type 4s are
- Authentic
- Content
- Sensitive to others
- Find a purpose for talents
Enneagram Type 4s have an undying need to express their authentic selves. They value individualism and need to feel a strong sense of purpose in everything they do. They enjoy creating meaning through art and are romantic at heart.
When stressed type 4s
- Feel misunderstood
- Temperamental
- Melancholic
- Take life a little too seriously
doTERRA Essential Oils for Keeping a Type 4 Balanced
- Lemongrass
- Kumquat
- Roman Chamomile
- Tangerine
- Lime
- Davana
Type 5: Investigator
- Need to know and understand
- Knowledge-based
- Appreciate privacy and independence
- Visionary and conserve for the future
At their best type 5s are
- Independent
- Visionary
- Mindful
Enneagram Type 5s are motivated by a need to know and understand the world around them. They enjoy their independence and appreciate privacy. They can be quite the visionaries and are mindful.
When stressed type 5s are
- Disconnected
- Intellectually arrogant
- Emotionally detached
doTERRA Essential Oils for Keeping a Type 5 Balanced
- Rosemary
- Cedarwood
- Elevation
- Litsea
- Hawaiian Sandalwood
- Peace
Type 6: Loyalist
- Devoted to values and duty driven
- Speak out for values and beliefs
- Prepared and alert to world around them
- Respect rules and authority
- Love to collaborate and are a team player
At their best type 6s are
- Courageous
- Trust themselves and others
- Prepared
Enneagram Type 6s value belonging and strive for security. They have a deep need to feel prepared and as a result are responsible and trustworthy. They also value loyalty and trust in others. Despite their desire to be safe, type 6s are also courageous.
When stressed type 6s
- Worry excessively
- Put up walls
- Anxious
- Overly skeptical
doTERRA Essential Oils for Keeping a Type 6 Balanced
- Neroli
- Marjoram
- Yarrow Pom
- Spearmint
- Geranium
- Peppermint
Type 7: Enthusiast
- Optimistic
- Love new opportunities
- Spontaneous
- Value freedom
- Future-oriented
- Learn from doing
At their best type 7s are
- Content
- Future-oriented
- Productive and focused
- Engaged and stimulated
Enneagram Type 7s are your van-life people. They love to live life to the life to the fullest and avoid pain. They value freedom, focus on optimism, and are spontaneous. Type 7s approach life as an adventure, they enjoy being playful and silly.
When stressed type 7s
- Leave tasks unfinished
- Bore easily overcommit
- Don’t listen to others
doTERRA Essential Oils for Keeping a Type 7 Balanced
- Vetiver
- Cypress
- Lemon
- Ylang Ylang
- Patchouli
- InTune
Type 8: Challenger
- Need to feel in control
- Direct
- Want to make an impact
- Deeply caring and protective of others
- Quick to make decisions
- Follow their gut instincts
At their best type 8s are
- Deeply caring
- Confident
- Decisive
Enneagram Type 8s are motivated by a need to be strong and avoid showing vulnerability. They need to be in control of their lives and want to make a direct impact on the lives of others. Eights are protective of others and have a need for justice.
When stressed type 8s are
- Emotionally detached
- Act too quickly and don’t pause to listen to others
doTERRA Essential Oils for Keeping a Type 8 Balanced
- Rose
- Clary Sage
- Juniper Berry
- Cilantro
- Lavender
- Frankincense
Type 9: Peacemaker
- In harmony with the world
- Stable
- Avoid conflict
- Understanding
- Patient
- Supportive
At their best type 9s are
- Open
- Receptive
- Connected and close to people
Enneagram Type 9s have a need to be settled and in harmony with the world around them. They are accommodating and accepting, and they enjoy being around other people who are as well. Type 9s are self-aware and vibrant humans to be around.
When stressed type 9s
- Sacrifice their own needs to avoid conflict
- Overly passive and non-assertive
- Can’t say no
doTERRA Essential Oils for Keeping a Type 9 Balanced
- Blue Tansy
- Thyme
- Hinoki
- Clove
- Ginger
- Lemongrass
I also wanted to share these custom roller blends that you can create at home personalized for your type. Note, some of the Enneagram blends use limited edition oils that cannot be purchased.
You can substitute the following limited edition oils if needed:
Substitute Kumquat for Tangerine or Wild Orange
Substitute Litsea for Lemongrass or Melissa
Substitute Hinoki for Frankincense or Sandalwood
I hope you got a lot of goodness out of this post and really got to understand your type a little better. Essential Oils can really work hard for us to support our strengths and assist us in the areas of life where we struggle. So much of our wellness is rooted in psychology and better understanding ourselves and the ways in which we interact with the world. The Enneagram is a great tool for better understanding yourself and those around you and essential oils are great tools for keeping us mentally and physically healthy.
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