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Your Enneagram and Soul Type. Have you ever wondered why you have certain habits? Why do you react the same way over and over again, even when you don’t really want to? And, more importantly, what are you really here to do?
In this blog, I will take you into the fascinating world of the Enneagram and Soul Type, two powerful methods that together provide a profound insight into who you are and what drives you.
The Enneagram helps you understand your personality. It shows which patterns you unconsciously repeat and why you do what you do. Soul typology goes one layer deeper. It brings you into contact with your soul mission, that which moves you on a fundamental level.
But how do these two work together? How can insight into both your personality and your soul type help you grow and live more consciously? And what does that mean in concrete terms for your daily life?
Read on to find out how these two wonderful systems come together to help you walk your unique path.
Introduction: Enneagram and Soul Type, Two Paths to Self-Insight
We are all looking for ourselves. For understanding, direction, and maybe even a little peace in the chaos of everyday life. But how do you get there? How do you discover who you really are and what you are here to do?
In our work as coaches and mediums, we have combined two methods that complement each other beautifully: the Enneagram and the Soul Type. The Enneagram helps you understand your personality and behavioral patterns. Soul typology goes deeper and reveals your soul’s mission, the reason why you are here on earth.
Think of it this way: the Enneagram is like a car in which you drive through life, it determines how you navigate, which turns you take and how you react to obstacles.
Soul typology is the engine that drives you, the force behind your movement, the energy that moves you forward, and determines which direction really suits you. Together, they form a powerful whole that helps you not only to live more consciously but also to really act from your core.
In this blog, you will discover how these two paths reinforce each other and how they can help you walk your unique path with more clarity and confidence. Because self-insight is not a luxury, it is a key to a life that really suits you.
The Soul Type:
The engine behind your behavior
Sometimes, you just feel that there is more than just your personality. That there is a deeper layer underneath. An inner strength, a direction, something that drives you forward. But what exactly is that?
That’s where the Soul Type comes in. It’s not about how you behave or what patterns you’ve developed. That’s what the Enneagram is for. The Soul Type looks deeper. It reveals the engine behind your behavior, the essence of who you are, and why you make certain choices in life.
What is the Soul Type?
The Soul Type is a method that shows which deeper desire drives you. Your personality changes over the years; you grow, learn, and develop new characteristics. But your soul type remains the same. It is the core of who you are, your deepest motivation, that which really makes you happy.
Where some people feel a natural calling to create and create, others experience a deep desire to heal and assist others. Still, others are born to spread wisdom or fight for a higher purpose. The Soul Type helps you understand which path is meant for you.
How is it different from the Enneagram?
The Enneagram and the Soul Type complement each other perfectly, but they look at it from a different perspective.
The Enneagram is like the car you drive. It shows how your personality is formed, how you react to situations, and which patterns you unconsciously follow. It’s your behavior, your strategies, your way of dealing with the world.
The Soul Type is the engine that drives you. It shows why you are moving, what you long for deep inside, and what your soul’s mission is.
Simply put: the Enneagram helps you to be more aware of your habits and survival mechanisms. The Soul Type gives you insight into why you are here and what you have to do here.
Imagine that you have adopted an Enneagram type 3 as a personality role. You have learned that success and recognition are important and you work very hard to achieve that. But deep down, you may be a Priest-Healer soul, someone who actually gets most fulfilled from supporting others. Your drive for success comes from your personality, but your true satisfaction lies in something much deeper.
If you combine both systems, you get a complete picture. You not only see why you do certain things but also what makes you really happy on a soul level. And that is the key to a life that is in line with who you really are.
The Collaboration between the Enneagram and Soul Type
The Enneagram and the Soul Type are like two pieces of the puzzle that together give a complete picture of who you are. They look at different layers of your being: the Enneagram helps you understand how you function in daily life, while the Soul Type reveals why you are here and what your deepest motivation is.
Personality vs. Soul Mission
Your personality is shaped by your experiences, upbringing, and how you learned to interact with the world. The Enneagram helps you to understand these patterns. Why do you react in a certain way? Which beliefs guide your behavior? What automatic responses have you developed to feel safe?
But behind that personality lies something bigger: your soul mission. The Soul Type focuses on that which moves you on a deep level. Where the Enneagram makes you aware of your learned survival mechanisms, the Soul Type points you to the path that has always been within you, long before you were shaped by life.
You can see it like this:
- The Enneagram helps you to break free from patterns that limit you.
- The Soul Type helps you to discover your true direction.
Together, they make sure that you understand not only why you do certain things, but also what your true calling is.
How both methods, Enneagram and Soul Type, complement each other
You can get a wonderful insight into your Enneagram type, but if you don’t know why you are here on earth, you are missing an important piece. The same applies the other way around: you can feel that you have a deeper mission, but if you are stuck in automatic behavioral patterns, you will not fully reach it.
That’s why these two methods work so well together. The Enneagram gives you the tools to become more aware of your behavior, while the Soul Type shows you what your deepest compass is.
For example, imagine that you are in the role of an Enneagram type 6, the Loyalist. You seek security, are vigilant, and tend to cling to structures. This insight helps you understand why you make certain choices. But when you discover that you are a Cosmic Soul, someone who is actually here to bring confidence and peace to themselves and others, then you suddenly see a much bigger picture. Your fears and insecurities stem from your personality, but your soul mission lies precisely in embodying a deep inner confidence.
As soon as you see this connection, the pieces of the puzzle fall into place. The Enneagram helps you to make conscious choices in your behavior, while the Soul Type reminds you of the larger plan. Together, they form a powerful combination that not only helps you to live more consciously but also to go all out for the life that really suits you.
Deepening & Additional Resources
Awareness is a wonderful first step, but real growth comes when you dive deeper. Enneagram and Soul type, maybe you recognize yourself in certain insights from the Enneagram, or you feel a click with one of the soul types. But how do you know what really suits you? How do you convert this knowledge into something you can apply on a daily basis?
That is why we offer various tools to help you further on your path.
Free e-books for the Enneagram
Do you want to discover more about your Enneagram type? We have a Free e-book for each type that gives you an in-depth understanding of the characteristics, challenges, and growth opportunities. These e-books will help you to better understand your patterns and live more consciously. If you don’t know which e-book is most suitable for you to read, do the Enneagram Test.
Soultype session with report and e-book
Do you want to discover which soul type drives you and what your deepest mission is? During a Soul Type Session, you will gain personal insight into the core of your soul and what this means for your life. After the session, you will receive an extensive report and an e-book about your soul type so that you can read everything and integrate it further. And the best part? It’s only $15!
The spiritual novel of Lily’s Soul Odyssey
Sometimes, a story works better than a dry theory. In our novel The Soul Journey of Lily, you get to know the different soul types in a playful and inspiring way. This book takes you on a journey in which you not only recognize the soul types but can also understand yourself on a deeper level. Available as an e-book at Amazon.
Schedule a free Session!
Would you like to get to know us first and feel if we can do something for you? Then, schedule a free 15-minute session. This conversation will help you to get clarity about what you need and whether our methods can support you.
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