You're an Aries personality type if you have a birthday between March 21 and April 19. Aries is a fire sign represented by the ram. As the first sign of the zodiac, astrologists see the Aries personality as the first “spark.” Known for their carefree attitudes and remarkable strength, Aries personality types are intense, optimistic and sometimes impulsive.
Aries are popular go-getters, but when you learn about them, there’s more to appreciate than their determination. Here’s everything you need to know about the Aries personality type.
At their best, Enneagram Eights are powerful, formidable characters. They’re independent and goal-driven with an energetic approach to life, always keeping their eye on the next big project.
But what happens when Eights lose their mojo?
Better well-being starts with a better understanding of yourself.
If you want to make changes in your life and take steps towards self-improvement, it’s really important to start with a solid foundation of self-awareness. This is where knowing your Enneagram type can be really helpful.
For the control-loving Enneagram 8, having children can be one of the toughest challenges to face.
Children are the ultimate disrupter in Eights’ lives – they’re untamable, unpredictable and they grow up to be their own people, no matter what you do to try to influence them.
Here’s what it’s like to raise kids as an Enneagram 8 and some helpful tips on how to keep your sanity through the highs and lows.
Our Enneagram Relationship content was co-developed with marital therapist-turned relationship coach Christa Hardin (MA)*.
Enneagram body types are motivated by a desire to be independent and self-sufficient. They are often very moral people who have a strong sense of right and wrong. There are three Enneagram body types: Eight, Nine and One.
No Enneagram type is good or bad – all types are equal and bring their unique perspectives to the world. But have you ever wondered whether all Enneagram types are equally represented in the population? Like in other personality type theories, some types are more common than others.
So what is the most common Enneagram type, then?
Enneagram 8s are a lot of things - but subtle isn’t one of them! These types find it impossible to hide their feelings, especially if they’re unhappy, angry or frustrated by something happening around them. If they run into someone they don’t like, there’s likely to be a slip of the tongue, a roll of the eyes or even a choice word or two that reveals exactly what they’re feeling. An Enneagram 8 rarely pretends.
When it comes to people they don’t like, Enneagram 8s will usually choose one of four responses:
Falling in love can be exciting, unnerving, thrilling and exhausting… and so much more. For Enneagram Type 8s who aren’t too great at emotional vulnerability, it can be an especially confusing time.
People with an Enneagram 8 personality are usually easy to recognize. They’re the ones who seem extra confident and independent, but who can also come across as a little intimidating. Think you might be the Challenger of the Enneagram? Here are 18 signs you’re an Enneagram 8 and the traits that make this type unique.
Most know INTJs as efficient, hardworking, and excellent problem-solvers. As Extraverted Thinking Te-users, these personalities rely on facts and logic to make decisions, and usually prioritize reasoning over feeling. Still, though INTJ types share common characteristics among themselves, no two INTJs look exactly the same.
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