The Enneagram is a popular personality model and tool that people use in order to learn more about themselves, their behavior, as well as the behavior of others in their lives. Additionally, it is a great tool to use for purposes such as knowing what they want career-wise, relationship-wise, as well as using it for growth.
Many people don't realize that the Enneagram has associations with astrology. Each personality type is connected to a certain planet and sign which can actually help people discover a deeper meaning of who they are and their purpose.
10 Type 1: The Reformer - Mercury, Virgo, And Gemini
Being analytical and detailed is what The Reformer of the Enneagram is all about, or those that have the Type 1 personality of that model. They are highly organized and are always striving for perfection. Those traits are aligned with Mercury, which also rules both Virgo and Gemini.
Virgo, however, is even more associated with The Reformer than Gemini based on its characteristics, as the sign is associated with paying careful attention to detail and keeping everything in order. Type 1s plan ahead which involves thinking and reasoning which is what Mercury is all about.
9 Type 2: The Helper - Moon And Cancer
There is a reason that The Helper of the Enneagram or the Type 2s are called what they are. They are highly giving and nurturing, and tend to go out of their way to help others. This is what the Moon, as well as the sign Cancer, are all about as well. Cancer is the mother of the zodiac and those who have a lot of the sign's influence in their personal horoscopes will do what they can to make others feel at home.
The Helpers are known to be highly altruistic and would be the type to even bring home in a stranger in need of a comforting homemade meal.
8 Type 3: The Achiever - Sun And Leo
The traits associated with the zodiac sign Leo are confidence and leadership. The Sun represents the ego and the will. Those who have the Achiever personality or are the Type 3 individuals of the Enneagram are known to strive to be the best and are highly competitive. They do it to fulfill their duties but they also want to be known as the best at whatever is important to them among their social circle.
The Achievers are highly competitive and want to be seen as being elite. This is how the Sun and Leo have strong associations with this Enneagram type.
7 Type 4: The Individualist - Neptune And Pisces
The Individualists of the Enneagram are known for being highly creative and sensitive. Many of these types are highly intuitive as well. The Type 4 individual has traits of Pisces as well as Neptune. Neptune is the planet that rules intuition, sensitivity, and creativity, and the planet rules the zodiac sign Pisces.
Pisces is associated with daydreaming as well as empathy. The Type 4s of the Enneagram are extremely empathetic and will feel any emotion that those who they are connected to are feeling as well. This can be quite stressful for this type for understandable reasons.
6 Type 5: The Observer - Uranus And Aquarius
The Observers or the Type 5 individuals of the Enneagram are quite detached, always seeking knowledge, and are quite inventive. This is how this type is associated with Uranus and the zodiac sign Aquarius. Uranus is the planet that encourages plenty of laughing because of its name. However, in all seriousness, the planet represents innovation.
The sign Aquarius that it rules is the sign that is known for detachment as well as intelligence. This is exactly what the Observers are about. They are extremely private and their idea of fun is learning and expanding their knowledge.
5 Type 6: The Loyal Cynic - Saturn And Capricorn
The Loyal Cynic or the Type 6 of the Enneagram are known to stick to the same patterns and things that they are familiar with. They are those who will prefer to stay at home because it is safe. They do not expand their horizons because of the fact that they need to be around with what is familiar.
Therefore, those who have this personality type do restrict themselves on so many levels. This is why the restrictive planet of Saturn and its ruling sign, Capricorn are fitting for this type. Saturn is very limiting and it is all about taking things seriously, which is exactly what the Loyal Cynic tends to do.
4 Type 7: The Enthusiast - Jupiter And Sagittarius
There is a certain group of people that find happiness and joy in any situation and look at the glass half-full, no matter what. They are also the same ones who are up for a good adventure and love to go to parties. This describes The Enthusiasts of the Enneagram or the Type 7 individuals. What characteristics does this fit astrologically? The expansive and jovial planet of Jupiter and its adventurous ruling zodiac sign, Sagittarius.
It is not a surprise that Jupiter, Sagittarius, and the Enthusiast personality type are all tied in with one another.
3 Type 8: The Challenger - Mars, Pluto, Aries, And Scorpio
Passion, heat, and fierceness are what describes both of the zodiac signs Aries and Scorpio. The powerful planet, Pluto, and the action-oriented planet, Mars, both rule each of those signs. These traits also fit the Type 8 personality of the Enneagram or the Challenger.
The Challenger is known to be passionate, protective, and can be anyone's worst nightmare if they are rubbed the wrong way. Scorpios are known to be highly protective and can be quite vengeful if there is a reason for it. These are the planets and signs that are associated with The Challenger based on how they share the same characteristics.
2 Type 9: The Peacemaker - Venus, Taurus, And Libra
Venus is the planet that rules beauty, ease, and love, and a love for the material. Both of the zodiac signs Taurus and Libra are ruled by Venus. Taurus loves to indulge in comfort. Their favorite activity is to lie around, watch television, and to eat their comfort foods. Libra wants peace, and they are nonconfrontational by nature - the same way the Peacemakers or Type 9s of the Enneagram are.
In fact, the Peacemakers are known to have the same traits as both Taurus and Libra. Additionally, they are also known to have a stubborn streak - just like Taurus. It is not a surprise that both of those signs as well as their ruling planet, Venus, are associated with this personality type.
1 A Combination Of The Sun, Moon, And Rising Sign
Everyone is influenced by different zodiac signs because their sun sign is not the only major component of their personal horoscope. They also have their Moon sign which represents their emotional responses to outside stimuli, as well as their rising sign which is the sign that was rising at the time of their birth. This is their 'mask' as to how others view them and it influences how they view their environment.
In fact, people may be of one main Enneagram personality type. However, just as they are influenced by their Moon and rising sign, there are other personality types that make people who they are. With that said, people are not just ruled by one type, one planet, and one sign.
