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Introduction
This article shows how to use a person's RHETI scores with the Enneagram
of Consciousness 1 Process Model to: 1) confirm enneagram personality
type, 2) explore preference scores for several Jungian/enneagram
information triads associated with specific traits, 3) calculate the
preference scores for eight Jungian psychological processes and a ninth
moving function, and 4) compare these preference scores with MBTI Form M
scores for eight MBTI Scale Preferences (E-I, S-N, T-F, and J-P). The
RHETI and MBTI data used in the article was reported by a professional artist.
Section One: The Reported RHETI and MBTI Form M Data
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1.1 Riso-Hudson Enneagram Type Indicators Scores and Personality Type
Names 4
The RHETI enneagram scores are close to the median for six Enneagram Points. The highest score is for Enneagram Point Four (+10) that is well known in enneagram personality type theory for their artistic nature. Mark is an artist whose media is the photographic image. RHETI and MBTI show that intuition is his preferred Jungian function. Points Four and Nine have intuition as the conscious Jungian function gift, and their combined
intuition score is above the median (+7).
Conversely, Points Seven and Eight have sensation as the conscious Jungian function gift, and their combined sensation function score is below the median (-9). RHETI 2.0 data mapped on the Enneagram of Consciousness and MBTI Form M are in complete agreement that Intuition is preferred over sensation. RHETI was designed to report nine separate scores for nine
separate functions for each person. MBTI was designed to report four separate functions for each person.
1.2 The Reported MBTI Form M Scores
Mark's reported MBTI Type is INFJ.
Section Two: Calculating Enneagram of Consciousness
Triad Scores
There are two common sets of three enneagram personality types. The most
widely known set was identified by Oscar Ichazo who discovered modern
enneagram personality types, as we know them. The Hornevian Triads are a
second widely known set of enneagram triads that were discovered by Don
Riso. These two sets of triads are discussed in Personality Type 5 and used in the RHETI Type Indicator booklet to determine Enneagram Personality Type.
2.1 Calculating the Ichazo Triad Traits With RHETI Scores
The first place or dominant 2-3-4 Feeling triad has intuition, supported
by moving and feeling functions. All three extraverted functions form an
extraverted NF Temperament pattern. Intuition and feeling functions were
the first and second preferences on the MBTI Form M. This shows excellent
agreement between RHETI and MBTI when exemplars are tested. Notice that
MBTI specifies that feeling is the second function that supports the first
choice intuition function.
Enneagram Commentary
Notice that the 2-3-4 Feeling Triad RHETI score captures Mark's "feeling"
function that is also reported as a feeling or valuing preference on MBTI
Form M. This "feeling' function correlation is predicted from Jungian
principles on the Enneagram of Consciousness, and confirmed by both RHETI
and MBTI. Notice also the dynamic character of the Ne-Si dyad on the
extraverted direction of attention. It is the Si function that
automatically provides"heart" or affective "feeling" in response to
extraverted intuition's meaningful perception of the object in the world.
An artist of photographic images uses extraverted intuition to look though
the camera lens at people who are sitting for their photo portrait. The
artist perceive an image that captures a person's spirit, not just the
bare facts on the surface seen with Point Seven's extraverted sensation.
The artist arranges and composes the photographic setting so that the
image on film matches the desired image in the artist's mind. Intuition
and empathy go hand in hand for the artist. Empathy arises automatically
as heart-felt caring in that special moment when the artist's intuition
recognizes the desired image or Persona, and captures it photographically.
The artist's two intuition functions (Ni-9 and Ne-4) work together. The
artist actually performs an intentional synthesis between the internal
image (Ni) and the external image (Ne) in their own mind as the
composition is perfected, but before the image and mood is captured on
film.
MBTI Commentary
MBTI measures four Jungian functions (T-F and S-N) without extraverted or
introverted attitudes. It makes reasonable and prudent assumptions about
eight Jungian functions with either attitude based on reported scores.
Mark reports that his preferred attitude is introversion (I), and his
preferred Jungian function is intuition (N). He reports a preference for
closure (J) in his orientation to the extraverted outer world. The prudent
MBTI hypothesis of E-I balance assumes that Mark's dominant intuition is
introverted (Ni). Introverted intuition is the gift of Enneagram Point
Nine on the Enneagram of Consciousness. Mark's second function preference
is for Feeling, and the prudent MBTI hypothesis of J-P balance assumes
that his feeling function is extraverted to match the "J" preference.
Extraverted feeling is the gift of Enneagram Point Two on the Enneagram of
Consciousness. Mark's reported MBTI preferences scores indicate his MBTI
type to be INFJ, or a dominant Ni function that is supported by an
auxiliary Fe function.
Notice that Mark's reported introverted feeling (Fi-6) preference and
extraverted feeling (Fe-2) preference score are exactly the same and only
one unit below the median of 16. This shows that Mark's reported NF and N
preference is supported by an auxiliary feeling function, but that both
attitudes of the feeling function are present in equal amounts. MBTI has
no way of knowing that both feeling functions are used equally because it
measures only four functions. RHETI measures all eight Jungian functions
directly for a person so it can check the MBTI type hypothesis for an
individual. The MBTI specification for E-I balance with auxiliary feeling
(Fe-2) to support dominant intuition (Ni-9) is both logical and prudent.
Mark has followed the MBTI specification to develop extraverted feeling in
his own life experience. He has done even more by developing both
attitudes of the auxiliary feeling function.
Does Mark uses both attitudes for his dominant intuition function? RHETI
can answer this question because two intuition functions are separately
measured at Points Nine and Four. It is a surprise that Mark's highest
RHETI score is for extraverted intuition type at Point Four, instead of
introverted intuition at Point Nine - as predicted by MBTI. Mark's
reported MBTI preference was for I with N or Ni, so MBTI theory assumed
that E with N or Ne was less significant. How does this contradiction
result? MBTI theory affirms and emphasizes necessary and prudent balance
for the dominant function by an auxiliary function, and further balance
with an auxiliary function whose attitude is opposite to the dominant
function attitude.
The Enneagram of Consciousness affirms and emphasizes that it is both
necessary and normal to develop both attitudes for the auxiliary and the
dominant functions. It is normal and desirable for function pairs to have
the same attitude. This is a necessary state for whole consciousness of
whole objects of attention. The Enneagram of Consciousness and RHETI data
confirm that Jungian functions actually gang up as function pairs with the
same attitude such as Fi-Ni at Points 6-9, and Fe-Ne at Points 2-4. The
MBTI hypothesis steers a steady course using the criteria of J-P balance,
but MBTI has no way of knowing that Mark uses extraverted intuition more
than introverted intuition because only four Jungian function preferences
can be reported by MBTI. The hypothesis for Je preference and the
hypothesis of different attitudes between auxiliary and dominant functions
rules out extraverted intuition for Mark.
Mark's superior intuition is a quiet withdrawn function that appears in
the 4-5-9 triad as both an extraverted and introverted function. Enneagram
dynamics says that it is a fact of life for two introverted NF functions
to be attracted on the 9-6 arrow, and two extraverted NF functions to be
attracted on the 4-2 arrow. Even though MBTI is restricted to indicating
four functions it is still a consistent reliable indicator of what it
measures. The 16 MBTI type descriptions are supported by research that
confirms the eight MBTI preferences ( E-I, S-N, T-F, J-P).
The Enneagram of Consciousness affirms and emphasizes balance. The bottom
"P" side should be chosen for balance, even if the top "J" side of the
Jungian Circle of Consciousness is preferred by a person. A person should
be able to choose either side, if either side is needed by the work. An
artist needs to use their extraverted intuition Ne function reliably in
the world, even if they prefer their introverted intuition Ni function.
Notice that MBTI prescribes an auxiliary extraverted feeling function Fe
to provide balance for Ni, but Enneagram theory prescribes an extraverted
thinking function Te to provide balance for Ne with the 4-1 enneagram
arrow. The end result is that Mark uses his dominant intuition function or
gift with both attitudes, uses his auxiliary feeling function with both
attitudes and uses his auxiliary thinking function with both attitudes.
They all support his artist Enneagram Type Four artistic gift of
intuitively seeing beauty in the world (extraverted intuition), and
intuitively seeing beauty in an inner image (introverted intuition).
Finally, extraverted sensation Se is only slightly below the median score
, and works to support reliable intuition. The Enneagram of Consciousness
gives a complete Jungian profile for Mark because RHETI data measures all
eight Jungian functions and the Persona/moving function.
2.2 Calculating the Hornevian Triad Traits With RHETI Scores
The dominant 4-5-9 Withdrawn (Contemplative) triad has two intuition
functions and one thinking function. There is a 17 unit difference between
the dominant Withdrawn-Intuitive triad that contains two Jungian intuition
functions, and the third Assertive-Sensation triad that contains two
Jungian sensation functions. The auxiliary Compliant- Feeling triad is
just one unit above the median. The Compliant triad is compliant to
Collective Norms for Values with two feeling functions and to collective
norms for Principles with one thinking function.
Notice that the dominant function order is Ne-Ti-Ni in the dominant
Withdrawn Triad, and the second function order is Te-Fe-Fi from the
Compliant Triad. Triad 4-5-9 is pure intuition except for one introverted
thinking function (Ti), and Triad 1-2-6 is pure feeling except for one
extraverted thinking function (Te). RHETI confirms that N and F are the
first and second Jungian functions because a thinking function (close to
the median) is common to both of these triads. The N-F function priority
order predicted by RHETI is confirmed by MBTI since INFJ is the dominant
introverted iNtuition function with the auxiliary Feeling function.
MBTI recommends (via the J preference) that Mark's feeling function be
extraverted for balance. Many MBTI professionals have interpreted Isabel
Myers Briggs type theory much too narrowly in the past. Isabel did not say
that the auxiliary feeling function for INFJ can not be introverted, only
that both attitudes of the auxiliary need to be developed.6 7 Recent
theory and empirical research findings published at the Enneagram and the
MBTI show that unipolar N-F function pairs are common with the same
attitude. It has taken a long time for this to be appreciated and
vocalized in the type community. The progress published at the EMBTI is
due to taking a fresh look at Survey data, bringing Jungian ideas for
eight functions in step with enneagram ideas, and showing the results on
an enneagram circle in a way that the holistic intentions of Isabel Myers
Briggs are finally recognized as being obvious!
It is difficult to visualize the dynamics of type in a 4x4 square matrix.
It is easier to visualize dynamics when the eight Jungian functions plus
the ninth moving function and Persona are correctly located on the
circumference of a circle. Then Jungian function pairs with the same
attitude can be interpreted as enneagram arrows. Then Jungian
synchronicity and a holistic emergence of consciousness can be visualized
as an example of fractal patterns.
2.3 Calculating the Philosophical Triad Traits With RHETI Scores
The three equilateral triangle enneagram can be defined on the Enneagram
of Consciousness by Aristotle's philosophy for descriptive truth,
prescriptive goodness, and beauty. The Philosophical Triads are an
important addition to integrative enneagram theory.8
It is surprising that Mark's most used enneagram triad is Descriptive
Truth (+11) with a Ne-Te- Se function order. This is slightly higher than
the 2-3-4 Feeling Triad (+9) or the 4-5-9 Withdrawn Triad (+8). Notice
also that the 4-1-7 function order for the Truth triad is the theoretical
order for the direction of integration according to the Law of Seven
(4-2-8-5-7-1). It is not necessary for any individual to fit a theory. But
it is significant when an exemplar's behavior has a theoretical
interpretation. Then the exemplar and the enneagram professional can
explore the possible meaning. Point Four's movement to Point One with the
4-1 arrow is the theoretical direction of integration to increase Truth,
compared to moving towards Point Two with the 4-2 arrow to increase
Feeling Values. Mark confirmed that this has been his development
direction over the years. This is reflected in the slightly higher score
for Point One over Point Two in the 1-2-6 Compliant Triad.
Using different triads to search for the highest pattern is analogous to
panning for gold with a mesh designed for different sized gold nuggets.
All enneagram points are significant, and all RHETI data is significant
because the instrument was designed for a median score of 16 in the range
between 0 and 32. If all points were used equally, then each point would
have a RHETI score on the median. Typically a person uses one point more
than other points.
2.4 Calculating the Jungian Bipolar Triad Traits With RHETI Scores
The 4-8-6, 2-9-7, and 3-5-1 Triads are significant new patterns of
information that can be interpreted on the Enneagram of Consciousness. The
author showed that these three triads, the Ichazo triads, the Hornevian
triads, and another set of Jungian triads (that contain a pause
represented by Point Zero) are all part of one holistic family tree. The
tree is defined by fractal theory and prescribed by the Enneagram Law of
Thirty-Seven for whole events. 9
The 36 points specified on the enneagram circle circumference by the Law
of Thirty-Seven are like 36 energy patterns for 36 triadic sub-events that
might be present in one enneagram cycle. They are archetypal footprints
for modes of energy. Fortunately, RHETI continuous scores allow the
potential score for each energy pattern to be calculated. Although the
triads are nuggets found in panning for gold, they must be discussed with
the individual to see if they are significant, and if theory predicts the
same meaning for them as the individual who reported the data. This is the
necessary approach for any scientific method in any field of endeavor.
Panning for gold with these triads turned up a surprising nugget that is
unaccounted for by MBTI type and Keirsey temperament theory. The Triad
3-5-1 has the formal properties of an Ideo-motive function. The 3-5-1
triad pattern has the highest score (+4) and is defined as EMTP on the
Enneagram of Consciousness. Notice that MBTI cannot distinguish between M
(moving) and N (intuition) because it is not designed for a five function
model. Intuition uses the language of possibilities, but extraverted
moving makes the possibilities that intuition perceives in the world. This
means that the EMTP triad would likely be reported as ENTP with both MBTI
and David Keirsey's Temperament system. 10 The function pairs ESTP, ENTP, and EMTP have intrinsic ambiguity because S and N perceptions are both conditioned by the M moving function.
The 1-3-5 triad is correlated with ideas that can be translated into
actions via the psychomotor or the moving function. William James called
this ideo-motor action. 11
Language is a form of "idea in motion". Words, or Logos at Point One are sounded silently in mind, just moments before they are transformed into spoken words by the learned moving
function and heard by other people.
The EMTP pattern is due to the moving function that is included by Five
Function theory 12 13 on the Enneagram of Consciousness. Jungian information triads include the moving function because fractal geometry
predicts how whole events are formed from the nine enneagram functions
during time intervals. The moving function is compatible with Jungian
psychology. Jung focused his attention on a pure psychological functions
used by a person's mind before they decide to use their moving functions.
The actual work to "jump across the stream" is carried out by psychomotor
or moving functions. The artist moves to arrange lighting and position the
photographic subject for a better image. New new psychological
information from the perception and judgment functions comes after changes
made by moving functions. The new psychological information may then lead
to new action by moving functions. The artist uses several moving
functions: feet to walk, hands to rearrange the composition, voice to
talk, and fingers to click the camera shutter. The end product is the
elusive "intentional" photograph that captures the sought after image.
Movement on the Process Enneagram of Consciousness
Information is received at the Point Three "shock point". This new
information enters the input cycle at the bottom "P" side of the
Enneagram of Consciousness" and continues to Point Seven - the last point
on the "P" side. Then information flows towards the top ‘J" side of the
enneagram beginning with Point Eight and continues around the top "J"
side of the enneagram, and stops at Point Three to complete the output
cycle. We use the notation Me.p and Me.j to denote these two sides of the
Enneagram of Consciousness. Me.p is oriented to process, with seeing and
listening to get more information. Me.j is oriented to product, with
speaking, writing, deciding, and commanding to complete the current task,
to move the product to completion, and to close off the process.
Naturally, a person must use both sides for social adaption and
orientation in the real world, even though they usually prefer to use one
side, if they are free to choose for themselves. Eight MBTI "P" types are
defined on the "P" side, eight MBTI "J" types are defined on the "J" side
of the Enneagram of Consciousness. These 16 True MBTI types have opposite
attitudes for dominant and auxiliary functions. There are 16 matching
Pseudo Types that have the same attitude for both pair of Jungian
functions and they include enneagram arrows.
2.5 Calculating the Jungian Center of Consciousness Triads With RHETI
Scores
Notice that Point Zero is at the center of the Enneagram Circle of
Consciousness, but no scores are available because no questions were asked
for that centered state of being (heart, soul, body, and mind). Notice
that the 4-5-0 Triad is tied for first place with the 4-1-7 triad for
Descriptive Truth (if we assume that point zero would have a median score
if it were tested). The MBTI Form M shows the artist's preference for
introspection (introversion), and intuition, or introverted intuition
(Ni-9). Dialog with the artist discloses that the pause for the right
photographic moment is an occurrence of centered awareness in pure
objective consciousness. In this state, the inner consciousness (Co) at
Point Zero is in harmony with outer consciousness of the world.
The 4-5-0 triad and the 4-5-9 withdrawn or contemplative triad are
related. Point Zero is the state of being fully present and conscious.
Indeed one contributor (Tal) at the EMBTI Community Forum made a
persuasive argument that Point Nine was really Point Zero at the center of
the Enneagram of Consciousness. We discussed this concept extensively by
email. Point Zero is a state of being aligned in consciousness, but not
identified with functions of consciousness or objects of consciousness.
The artist Mark is motivated by the image which is presented by the Ni
function of consciousness. Paradoxically this image arises freely - out of
the practice of centering and pausing - when the Point Zero state of being
in full consciousness is experienced naturally. The parallelism between
4-5-0 and 4-5-9 illustrates why there might be confusion in discerning the
difference between the function of consciousness Ni at Point Nine (that
can be free or fixated), and the center of consciousness Co (that must be
present to makes a distinction between the Observer and that which is
Observed. It is not possible to construct: 1) a circle without a radius
and a center point, 2) a wheel without spokes and a center hub, or 3) an
enneagram wheel without functions of consciousness for spokes, and a
center point for the hub that is consciousness itself.
The centered Point Zero for whole unitary consciousness is missing when
identification occurs with any of the nine fundamental enneagram points,
according to Fourth Way teachings, such as taught by Ouspensky. 14
This is how Jungian Psychological Type and Enneagram Personality Type is
created. Type is an error in observation that is made by an observer who
is not centered, but instead is identified with the object. A quick fix in
practice is the continual mental reminder that the Observer cannot be that
which is Observed. This is the other side of the philosophical error that
claims, in error, that real objects cannot be known. Mortimer Adler
reports that several modern philosophers fall into this mental trap. 15 These observers have identified with a wrong idea - they confuse that object which we know, move towards, and apprehend with - that information
by which we know that real object. Because moving function is omitted in
the discussion, the uncertainty of that by which we know - is used to deny
the real existence of that which we apprehend directly as a real object.
This is a repeat of Zeno's Paradox of Achilles being unable to overcome
the tortoise in a race.
Triadic inclusive logic, often referred to as Hegel's dialectical method,
is the solution for empty dualistic either-or logic with hidden false
propositions. This is the fundamental reason that the enneagram method is
so effective in describing real people, places, and things.
Section Three: Calculating Jungian and MBTI Parameters from RHETI Data
Many meaningful enneagram triad patterns of information were calculated in
Part 2, and interpreted with Jungian psychology. Jungian triads have been
a relatively unexplored area in the past, because there was no theoretical
framework to hold that concept in mind until enneagram theory was
developed. Jungian patterns are considered in Part 3 that are independent
of enneagram triads. Many of these Jungian patterns are dyads. The author
considers enneagram triads and Jungian triads to be more fundamental than
Jungian sets of two functions (dyads) or sets of four functions (quads).
According to Von Franz, Jung said that only three Jungian function could
ever present together on the top field of ego consciousness. 16 This
triadic Jungian formula is supported by the triadic Enneagram Law of
Thirty-Seven fractal patterns.
3.1 Jungian Psychological S, T, N, F Functions 1718
The rank order for the Jungian functions of consciousness is N-T-F-S with
RHETI scores. Mark's preference for intuition is very clear; the intuition
dyad score is 16 units higher than the sensation dyad. MBTI Form M also
reported Mark's preference for intuition over sensation. The scores for
the rational thinking functions (+4) are slightly higher than the scores
for the rational feeling functions (-2). MBTI predicts a Jungian function
order N-F-T-S, and the RHETI shows Mark's current preferences. Mark has an
NF temperament and the higher RHETI score for rational thinking than
rational feeling merely reflects development of his thinking function with
the 4-1 arrow in the direction of integration with Point Four (+10) and
Point One (+3). The 4-1 arrow supports the 4-1-7 Descriptive Truth Triad
that is essential for a truthful photographic image.
The purpose of Point Seven is to provide energy for the factual Se-Ni dyad
that carries the hidden image (Ni). If the artist is not careful at Point
Four, then the Ne-Si dyad's automatic Si subjective feelings raised by the
desirable beauty of the object will mask recognition of the intrinsic Ni
objective admirable beauty of the object in the real world. Moving onward
to Point Seven solves this problem because now the Se-Ni bipolar dyad and
the Se-Ne unipolar dyad are both active. Factual reality is now in the
foreground at Point Seven, and intuition is now in a preconscious role to
rise and meet sensations from the real object in the world.
3.2 Predicting Jungian Psychological E/I Attitudes
The question is: "Should Mark's Persona score be counted as an extraverted
or introverted activity?" The answer is: "It depends if Mark does more
talking or listening". His empathic listening and careful photo
composition work could be counted as introverted activity by the E-I scale
questions, but it is also an example of quiet extraverted behavior.
The next question is: "Should an artist's well developed extraverted
intuition be counted as an extraverted or introverted Enneagram type, if
Four's bipolar opposite Si actually contributes to some of the RHETI
score?" The answer is "We should count Four's score as a "quiet"
extraverted intuition function that perceives and recognizes meaning in
the external object of attention, while "feeling" an affect or feeling
tone from the heart's response to the external object." This is the nature
of the 2-3-4 Heart or Feeling Triad. Of course, if Four places attention
on an internal instead of an external object, then their attention
attitude would be counted as introverted. Point Four's quiet extraversion
is supported by the extraverted arrows ( 4-1 and 4-2) to Points One and
Two. David Keirsey claims that the E-I preference scale is actually a
measure of an expressive versus reserved attitude. MBTI Form M reported
that Mark had a very clear preference for the introverted or reserved "I"
attitude. This is consistent with Mark's quiet professional nature, his
quiet extraverted intuition in the feeling triad, and his quiet
extraverted and introverted intuition in the Withdrawn or Contemplative
triad. A superior well differentiated intuition function is not loud.
Point Three is not one of the four Jungian functions of consciousness. It
performs the psychological function of Jungian Persona, and is the point
from which voice is sounded through the Persona mask. Mortimer Adler
identified the triad of necessary philosophical objects: real, subjective,
and intentional. Real objects exist in the world independent of mind,
subjective objects exist in the body and mind, and intentional objects are
a synthesis of real and subjective object types. Human language and symbol
is an intentional object type. Point Three, called The Achiever by Riso,
accounts for the human faculty for creating the specifically human
intentional object type, and creating human language based civilizations.
This is accomplished by the Achiever's ability to motivate others to work
together for common purposes.
3.3 Predicting Jungian Psychological Unipolar Jungian Functions
Notice that the Jungian 4-7 unipolar dyad score is +8 above the median
and the 4-7 line is contained in the 1-4-7 Descriptive Truth triad. Note
also that the Jungian 1-2 unipolar dyad score is +2 above the median.
Previous EMBTI articles found that the Jungian unipolar functions were
foundational factors to explain enneagram type dynamics. This is confirmed
once more with the 1-4-7 triad which is composed from an extraverted
unipolar perception pair (4-7) and extraverted thinking from Point Four's
direction of integration to Point One (4-1 arrow).
Notice that the combined score for the rational Jungian judging functions
(Je plus Ji) is +2 above the median, but the combined score for the
irrational Jungian perception functions (Pe plus Pi) is -2 below the
median. This is consistent with Mark's MBTI "J" preference in dealing with
the world, and his "N" preference for insight and meaning from his inner
world. We should note that the MBTI J or P preference scale involves the
moving function (although it is not explicitly stated).
The J or P preference scale is not the Jungian Judgment or Perception
dyad, although this misunderstanding can result because the name for the
J-P orientation in the world is the same name as the Jungian J/P dyad. The
Enneagram of Consciousness views the moving function as the fundamental
mechanism for adapting and orienting to the world that is seen in a
person's behavior and Persona. The moving function has either a "J" (Me.j)
product, or a "P" (Me.p) process orientation. This is the interpretation
for the MBTI J-P Preference Dyad on the Enneagram of Consciousness.
3.4 Predicting Jungian Psychological Bipolar Jungian Functions
Notice that the highest bipolar perception score (+3) for Ne-Si is not as
significant as the highest unipolar perception score (+8) for Ne-Se.
Previous EMBTI articles also reported that unipolar function pairs were
more fundamental than bipolar function pairs. The dominant bipolar scores
in the above table are for Ne-Si Jungian perception dyads and Te-Fi
Jungian judgment dyads. This pair of bipolar dyads forms the ENFP type
with the Ne-Fi-Te-Si sequence. The other pair of bipolar dyads forms the
INFJ type with the Ni-Fe-Ti-Se sequence. The MBTI Form M indicated an INFJ
type for Mark. The Enneagram of Consciousness affirms that the NF
temperament process is composed of a sequence of the five Enneagram Points
3-4-6-9-2-3. Points 3-4-6 are on the P side and 9-2-3 are on the J side.
But a J-P synthesis is accomplished by 6-9 between P and J, and 2-4
between J and P.
The Jungian and enneagram traits for an artist have been studied to
illustrate the significance of triads of information on the Enneagram of
Consciousness. There is reason to believe that Jungian and MBTI type
dynamics can benefit by looking at archetypal triads that are examples of
Jungian non-causal synchronicity. These synchronistic patterns are made
visible by the Enneagram of Consciousness, fractal geometry, and a
commitment to seeing events in the world as being intrinsically whole -
not partitioned. The Enneagram of Consciousness is an integrative theory
that recognize the wholeness of human nature with Jung's insightful
language of consciousness.
The following patterns were found to be significant, and are arranged in
order of their calculated order of priority. Notice that extraverted
intuition is the first function in the five triads, and moving function
is the first function in two triads. Mark has an Enneagram Type Four, but
uses several integrative behavioral patterns to support his artistic
priorities and produce faithful photographic images for his clients.
This article shows that accurate type indicators are needed so an
individual 's enneagram type behavior and motivations can be studied
qualitatively and quantitatively. Large scale MBTI and Enneagram
Personality type statistical surveys and analysis, such as those reported
at the Enneagram and the MBTI, are quite necessary to confirm theory or
establish correlations. However, the individual is the living document and
final authority on whether a theory describes them. There is much to be
gained by analyzing both the RHETI and MBTI scores for an individual, and
listening to them tell their own story. Improvements to theory begin by
listening to an individual carefully. To underline this, I quote Katherine
Downing Myers (co-owner of the MBTI): "My conclusions from my own
experience, as well as these "conversations with Isabel" is that we need
to approach type development with the same value system we use in helping
people learn about their psychological preferences: with respect for the
individual and for differences." 19
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Psychology, Full Circle, The Enneagram Institute, Fall 1997, page 4-5, and
12-13. [available at EMBTI] back to text
2. The Riso-Hudson Enneagram Type Indicator, Version 2.5, The Enneagram
Institute, 1998, 18 pages. back to text
3. Isabel Briggs Myers, Mary H. McCaully, Naomi L. Quenk, Allen L.
Hammer, MBTI Manual, A Guide to the Development and Use of the
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