Enneagram 5w6s are extremely intuitive people, with the power of reading others to keep always an action ahead. They're rational and logical; and love to think of new ways do things. And they take action well too. They're going all in when it comes to decision-making. Which doesn't mean they take risks. They'll actually thoroughly analyze the scenario and take every possibility into account before taking any steps. Jumping into the void it's not their style.
The two types with this mix are both members of the Head Triad. So, they take things seriously and tend to overthink them. They're spontaneous when facing real-life challenges, but they don't leave loose ends. They connect the dots and seek truth. One of the very most distinctive facets of this subtype is that they are usually quite smart and clever, and use their intelligence to safeguard themselves and detect possible threats. This permanent alarm state makes them very reactive though and sometimes a little defensive too. Despite being independent, in addition they need love and protection, which could be contradictory. But these opposing forces is what make them shine.
What is an Enneagram 5w6?
Type Fives, solitary, cerebral, and frugal, spend their lives collecting a success knowledge so that they'll live simply without according to others. Type Sixes are oriented toward the physical needs of these social groups and families, and they're highly practical. A 5w6 continuously develops practical skills as well as knowledge. Enneagram 5w6s seek to bring useful information and abilities to the table in order to secure their place as a valuable person in the group or team. 5w6s tend to be more collaborative than other Type Fives, although their basic fear of letting the group down often keeps them from assuming leadership roles.
This is actually the most observant, methodical, and analytical type. A 5w6 personality brings a calm, rational method of any situation and they eagerly tackle challenging problems, often integrating important details that a lot of would overlook (think Sherlock Holmes).
Enneagram 5w6 Strenghts
Enneagram 5w6 strength originates from their purposeful way of living. Since they are always looking for meaningful things to complete, they acquire knowledge in different areas and know when and how to use it. They're curious and goal-oriented, so that they master new aspects of expertise and easily stand out. They completely reject the notion of wasting their time, that's for sure. In this thirst for knowledge, dwells a restless anxiety that keeps them up and cautious of everything around them to prevent getting lost or feeling threatened. This sensitivity mixed with their amazing creativity makes the 5w6 a really determined and analytical kind capable of establishing changes with methodical and strict rules.
Enneagram 5w6 Weaknesses
Enneagram 5w6 biggest weakness is related to the anxiety we mentioned before. As they're constantly cautious and fully aware of these surroundings, they get thin-skinned and reactive. Their strong self-protection instinct makes them suspicious. Although they love their independence, sometimes they draw far from others and get too introspective, which makes it hard for them to connect to colleagues and co-workers. All here is the perfect condition for them to isolate even more and increase their anxiety levels. When uncontrolled, this will drain all their energy and creativity making them insecure.
Conclusion
5w6 Enneagram types inherit most of these personality attributes from Fives. However, certain characteristics of Sixes will undoubtedly be clearly evident. It's impossible that the exact same traits appear in most 5w6 Enneagram individual. Rather, each individual is composed of a varied configuration of the qualities. However, they'll probably present with all the characteristics of these dominant Enneagram type.
The primary wing is not the only personality influencer of 5w6 Enneagram types. The integration (or growth) and disintegration (or stress) Enneagram types also have to be factored in. Again, every person will display some, not totally all, of the characteristics, and every case requires individual investigation.
