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Sixes move to Nine (Figure 1.8). Security or relaxation refers to
lack of pressure, worry, or demands.

THE HEXAD: SECURITY Looking FIGURE 1.9 The Hexad
at the six Enneagram patterns
in the hexad of the Enneagram
diagram, you can see that Ones
move to Seven, Sevens move to
Five, Fives move to Eight,
Eights move to Two, Twos move
to Four, and Fours move to
One (Figure 1.9).

You may have strong links to one arrow number, both arrow num-
bers, or neither arrow number. People of the same Enneagram
style who have strong links to their arrow numbers may use these
arrow qualities quite differently. However, the general descriptions
given here for all nine Enneagram styles can help you to under-
stand your own connections to your stress and security points.

CHART 1.2 Stress and Security Points for All Nine Enneagram
Styles

Ones with a strong link to Four still seek perfection, but they
may also be more emotional, more original in their creativity,
4 1 7 and more introspective.
Ones with a strong link to Seven still seek perfection, but they
Stress and Security
may also be less concerned about social rules and more
for Ones
inventive and fun-loving, particularly when on vacation or away
from work and home.
Twos with a strong link to Eight still focus on helping other
people, but they may feel a deeper sense of personal power
8 2 4 and be bolder and more aggressive.
Stress and Security Twos with a strong link to Four still focus on helping other
for Twos
people, but they may also be more in touch with their own
deeper experiences and feelings and more original in their
creativity.
(Continued)