The Enneagram (Metz & Burchill) (Sufism was a Muslim philosophical and literary movement which emerged among the Shiites of Persia in the late 10th and early 11th century. The Sufis included the greatest of the Persian poets, inc. Omar Khayyam. Many of the modern dervish orders profess Sufism. New Columbia Encyclop. Also see: Wikipedia)
Gut Centered (Humus) ↓ ↑
Eight: Ego Vengeance 5 2
Idealization: "I am powerful;" "I can do."
Avoidance: Weakness and Tenderness
Nine: Ego Indolence 6 3
Idealization: "I am set;" "I am settled."
Avoidance: Conflict and Turmoil
One: Ego Resentment 4 7
Idealization: "I am right;" "I am good."
Avoidance: Anger/Resentment
Heart Centered (Cordis)
Two: Ego Flattery 8 4
Idealization: "I am helpful;" "I can give."
Avoidance: Needs
Three: Ego Vanity/Go-Go 9 6
Idealization: "I am successful;" "I am efficient."
Avoidance: Failure
Four: Ego Melancholy 2 1
Idealization: "I am special;" "I am sensitive, refined."
Avoidance: Simple joy or sadness
Head Centered (Caput)
Five: Ego Stinginess 7 8
Idealization: "I am wise;" "I am perceptive."
Avoidance: Emptiness
Six: Ego Cowardice 3 9
Idealization: "I am faithful;" "I am loyal;" "I am obedient."
Avoidance: Deviance or Disobedience
Seven: Ego Planner 1 5
Idealization: "I am OK;" "I am fine."
Avoidance: Pain
