Are you a perfectionist with a need to make people happy? Do you want to be good at whatever you know while being at peace with others? Do you have grand dreams of helping humanity as long as you don’t cause anyone pain? If some or a majority of these questions are in the affirmative, then you are likely an enneagram 1 wing 9. We’ll just call you 1w9.

An In-depth Description of Enneagram 1w9

Every enneagram type has two types that are right by their side. These types are called wings.

Enneagram 1 has types 9 and 2 by their sides. This means that these types are the wings of type 1. For every person, one of these wings will be dominant.

1w9 is the type where wing 9 is the dominant wing in the equation. These are very brilliant and modest people.

1w9s are also very introverted and might need hours alone to recharge. At their core, they are still type 1s. This means that they will have the desire to be good and have particularly strong beliefs.

However, they might not be so pushy on others who don’t share the same beliefs. The blend of type 9 means that this type will value peace.

However, they will not hesitate to defend their beliefs when the time arises. 1w9s is made up of two types who are in the anger triad.

This means that this type will be prone to anger. While type 1s internalize their anger, type 9s repress it. This can make 1w9s very angry people with burning resentment.

However, they might swallow a lot of things just to make sure that peace reigns. This might be evident in their families or in their workplace.

Like core type 1s, this type has plans of making a big impact on the world. The difference though, for people that have a strong wing will be the need to suppress that desire if it clashes with the interest of others.

In the end, 1w9s really just want their beliefs to be respected and to live in peace with others. However, they can also be critical of others sometimes.

1w9 in Stages

1w9s might be slightly different from each other depending on the strength of their wings. This can be divided into strong, normal, and weak wings.

1w9 (Strong)

This type variant will have a strong wing 9. They will more likely to keep the peace than have their own ideas pushed onto others.

They will also be less assertive than other 1w9s. This type variant will also need a lot of alone time to recharge.

1w9 (Normal)

This type variant will have a moderate wing. They will have some element of type 9s. For example, they might be adept at conflict resolution and finding the right balance between their beliefs and others.

They might also be more tolerant of beliefs held by other people. Their core traits will help them to value hard work and be more reliable.

1w9 (Weak)

This type variant will look a lot like the core type 1. They will be more interested in being perfect and might desire to look good more than anything else.

They might also be much more critical of beliefs held by others and might feel superior. This type is also more likely to be judgmental. Only bouts of type 9 traits might be present.

What Is The Core Desire Of Enneagram 1 Wing 9?

Their basic desire is to be competent and perfect. This type wants to be good at whatever they do. They might also want to live in peace with others as this is the core desire of their wings.

However, the extent they go for peace to reign will depend largely on the strength of their wings.

What is The Core Fear of Enneagram 1 Wing 9?

The core fear of 1w9s is to be seen as bad and incapable of making the right choices. They are afraid that being bad or corrupt will make them lose their loved ones and friends. Type 9s core fear is being in conflict with others.

Being seen as evil or corrupt increases this likelihood.

Strengths of 1w9s

1.      Strong Personal Values

1w9s are going to have strong personal values. They are usually people who value honesty and integrity. These personal values are going to guide them in whatever they plan on doing with their lives.

It is also going to guide their decisions and their grand vision for the future. They might also find people without the same personal values shallow.

2.      They are calm people

While type 1s might have explosive anger, 1w9s are much calmer. Because they are people-oriented, they will generally listen to people more.

They are also open to being at peace with others.

It will take a lot more to provoke 1w9s. However, when they are provoked, they will look a lot like type 1.

3.      Hardworking

1w9s are hardworking people. Type 1s are perfectionists. While their wing is going to be laid back, they are still going to be more interested in performing their tasks to the best of their ability.

This trait makes them reliable and trustworthy. 1w9s will always put work ahead of play or having fun.

4.      Good with the details

1w9s are great with tiny details. These types excel at tasks that include understanding and analyzing small details to come up with a solution.

It’s not surprising then that a large number of 1w9s are sensors. ESFJ and ISFJs are more likely to be 1w9 than any other type.

5.      Logic and Emotions

1w9s are more emotional than logical. However, they still use a good dose of logic when making their decision.

This allows them to make decisions that are considerate of how others feel and still logical enough for them to make a lot of sense.

Thus, 1w9s can get the best out of both worlds.

6.      Modest

1w9s are very modest people. While they have their own grand visions of making the world a better place, they are usually very content with what they have.

Unlike 8w7s, 1w9s do not aggressively pursue material wealth or resources. Rather, they believe in setting more humane goals which will have a lasting effect.

Weaknesses of 1w9s

1.      Judgmental

1w9s are still type 1s at their very core. Thus, it remains a struggle not to judge others for their choices. 1w9s might not say this out loud because they want to live in harmony with others. However, it will show from their actions and the decisions they make.

They are also very likely to judge a book by its cover.

2.      Harsh Critics of themselves

1w9s are going to be harsh critics of themselves. Because they have really high standards, it is often difficult for them to reach those goals.

Thus, 1w9s might feel like they are outright failures and might struggle to see anything good in themselves.

3.      Passive-Aggressive

1w9s are very likely to be passive-aggressive in their relationships. This is especially when the assertive nature of type 1 does not seem to be working.

This can negatively affect their relationship with their partner, colleague, and children.

4.      Extremely Idealistic

1w9s are idealists to an extreme. They believe that the world should operate in a certain way. Thus, it’s always a shock when they realize that things don’t always go the way they should.

1w9s will struggle to work with all the bad things that go on around them.

5.      People Pleasers

1w9s are going to be people pleasers. While not at the level of a core type 9, they will still find it difficult to say no to people.

This can put pressure on their time and resources. However, they will find it easy to say no when it comes to their highly held beliefs and traditions.

Enneagram 1 wing 9 and Stress

Just like other enneagram types, certain things are going to stress enneagram 1w9s. Here are some of them.

·         Been Regarded As Corrupt

1w9s are still type 1s. This means that looking at them in a negative or bad light is going to really affect them.

Their basic desire is to be seen as good and do well. So, when they are considered bad by people who they love and respect, it’s really going to stress them out.

·         Attacking Their Core Beliefs

1w9s are especially sensitive to criticisms aimed at their strongly held beliefs. Because of this, they are going to defend these beliefs with everything they have.

While they are ready to do this, it’s going to be a lot of stress for them especially if the person refuses to back down.

·         Not Being Appreciated

1w9s are the type most likely to put in a shift for others. So, it can really be stressful if their efforts go unnoticed or are simply ignored.

While they are not the types to fish out appreciation, they appreciate well-meaning comments from people when they put in a shift.

1w9 and Finances

Type 1s are perfectionists. They are also really good at their finances. This means that they will usually have control over their finances.

However, type 9s are not too big over accumulating a lot of money. This means that while they might have a lot of control, they might not pursue better finances actively.

1w9 vs 1w2

Are you confused about your wings? How can you differentiate between 1w9s and 1w2s? Here are some of their main differences

·         Core Motivations

1w9s are more interested in holding on to their beliefs. They can be judgmental of others but might not openly confront them. This is because they also want to live in peace with others.

1w2s are going to have core values. However, they will also be interested in helping their friends in any way they can. 1w2s are also more likely to be people-pleasers than 1w9s.

·         Introverts or Extroverts

1w9s is more likely to be introverted. They are going to look a lot like type 5s as they are also going to need a lot of alone time to recharge their social batteries.

1w2s, on the other hand, are going to be more extroverted. They are also more social and might offer their help and advice to others.

1w9 vs 9w1

To understand the particular type you have, you have to consider the core motivations of the dominant type. Are you more interested in being seen as good or corrupt? If you are, then you are likely to be 1w9.

However, if you are more interested in living in peace with others, then you are more likely to be 9w1. To get a clearer view or understanding of who you are, you might find it useful to read the in-depth description for enneagrams one and nine.

Enneagram 1w9 and Compatibility

The most popular partners for 1w9s are 2w1s, 2w3s, 7w6s, and 7w8s. However, any two mature people can make a relationship work.

Fictional and Famous Characters that are 1w9

• Adam Scott
• Viola Davis
• Maggie Gyllenhaal
• Patrick Stewart
• Natalie Portman
• George Harrison
• Al Gore
• Carl Sagan
• Katherine Hepburn
• Noam Chomsky
• Thomas Jefferson
• Hermione Granger (Harry Potter Series)
• Nelson Mandela

Possible Careers for 1w9

• Professors
• Nurses
• Teaching
• Judges
• Missionaries/Clergy

Worse Careers for 1w9

• Sales representatives
• Administrative staff
• Stockbrokers
• Advertising Managers
• Public relations Manager

Growth Tips for Enneagram 1 wing 9

• Try not to be too critical of other people’s beliefs. Your beliefs might actually not be universally correct.
• Try to relax sometimes. The world won’t end if you do.
• It’s okay to say no when you are stressed out. People will always have more tasks for you.