Enneagram Type 6, known as The Loyalist, is The Committed, Security-Oriented Type: Engaging, Responsible, Anxious, and Suspicious.
Core Motivations
Type 6s are driven by a deep need:
- To have security
- To feel supported by others
- To have certitude and reassurance
- To test the attitudes of others toward them
Core Fears
Their deepest fears include:
- Of being without support
- Of being without guidance
Growth and Stress
The Enneagram is dynamic.
- In Stress: Type 6 moves toward type 3 (becomes competitive and arrogant).
- In Growth: Type 6 moves toward type 9 (becomes more relaxed and optimistic).
Conclusion
The journey of the The Loyalist is one of balancing their drive for have security with the reality of the world.