Wings of the Enneagram

Each Core Type has a number to the left and right of it on the
Enneagram. Neighboring numbers are called Wings and they give
insight into the Core Types tendencies.
No one is a purely Core Type. For instance, no one holds only the traits
of Type Two. Everyone shares traits with their Wings and one Wings

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traits are always dominant over the other.

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In the example below we represent the dominant Wing like this: 2w1

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or 2w3. The 2 signifies the Core Type. w stands for Wing. The 1 or 3
shows the dominant Wing.

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While each Wing reveals some traits of the Core Type, its important to
understand that those traits always serve the core personality first.
For instance you might meet a 2w1, and he seems very principled (a
Type 1 trait), but those principles are directed toward helping other
people. (A focus on love is a 2 trait.)
Identifying the focus of personality traits helps you identify an
individuals core personality underneath.
NOTE: All types share traits with both wings, but one is always
dominant. It may not always be clear since some people share many
traits with both wings.

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