| One (The Reformer) | Two (The Helper) | Three (The Achiever) | Four (The Individualist) | Five (The Investigator) | Six (The Loyalist) | Seven (The Enthusiast) | Eight (The Challenger) | Nine (The Peacemaker) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Idea | Perfection | Freedom | Hope | Origin | Omniscience | Faith | Wisdom | Truth | Love |
| Virtue | Serenity | Humility | Truthfulness | Equanimity | Detachment | Courage | Sobriety | Innocence | Right Action |
| Fixation | Resentment | Flattery | Vanity | Melancholy | Stinginess | Cowardice | Gluttony | Lust | Sloth |
| Basic Fear | Being corrupt/evil | Being unloved | Being worthless | Having no identity/ meaning |
Being incapable/ helpless |
Being without support | Being deprived /in pain |
Being controlled/ harmed |
Loss of connection/ separation |
| Basic Desire | Integrity/ balance |
To be loved | To feel valuable | To find their unique identity | To be capable/ competent |
To find security | To be satisfied/happy | To be in control | Inner stability/peace |
| In Search of | Improvement | Love/ acceptance |
Validation /success |
Authenticity | Understanding | Security/ support |
Stimulation /freedom |
Control/impact | Harmony/peace |
| Healthy Sense of Self | Wise, principled | Loving, caring | Efficient, successful | Creative, expressive | Knowledgeable, insightful | Loyal, courageous | Joyful, visionary | Powerful, just | Peaceful, receptive |
| Hidden Complaint | “Things aren’t done right” | “No one appreciates me” | “I’m not recognized” | “No one understands me” | “No one understands” | “No one is there for me” |
“I’m missing out” | “No one listens to me” | “No one cares about my needs” |
| Key Defensive Mechanism | Reaction Formation | Repression | Identification | Introjection | Isolation | Projection | Rationalization | Denial | Narcotization |
| Main Temptation | Self-righteousness | Martyrdom | Deceit | Envy | Detachment/ Nihilism |
Pessimism/ Paranoia |
Hedonism | Revenge/ Domination |
Passivity/ Indolence |
| Saving Grace | Discernment | Self-awareness | Authenticity | Acceptance | Perspective | Trust | Gratitude | Forgiveness | Mediation |
| Structural Pattern | Idealist | Giver | Performer | Romantic | Observer | Loyalist | Epicure | Protector | Mediator |
| Cognitive Error | Perfectionism, Judgment | Pride, Neediness | Image focus, Deception | Emotional Reasoning, Comparison | Intellectualization, Compartmentali- zation |
Doubt, Authority Issues | Planning focus, Justification | Justification, Ownership | Minimization, Avoidance |