Welcome To Your Enneagram Mood Check-In ✨
Your current state is:
unhealthy
Where Are You Right Now Enneagram 8?
In challenging times, you may become overly controlling or confrontational, pushing others away. This mirrors a move toward Type 5 energy, where you might retreat or isolate. Recognize this as a signal to pause, reconnect with trusted allies, and balance your energy.
How This Shows Up: Signs You’re Here
Control might feel like your only option, leading to confrontation or emotional distance. You may come across as intimidating or overly aggressive, even when you don’t intend to. There’s a sense of pushing harder and harder, feeling like the weight of the world is on your shoulders.
I become dictatorial, ruthless, terrorizing, destructive
How This Feels: Emotional Indicators
You might feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world, leading to anger or emotional distance. For example, a small disagreement might escalate quickly because it feels like someone is challenging your authority or betraying your trust. It’s hard to let go of control, leaving you feeling isolated or on edge.
WHAT’S FUELING THIS:
Common Triggers or Mindsets
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You’re triggered by feeling powerless or disrespected.
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You feel the need to control everything to maintain security.
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You react defensively, believing vulnerability is a weakness.
FINDING YOUR BALANCE
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When anger rises, pause and take 3 deep breaths before responding.
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Write down what’s bothering you and ask yourself, “What do I really need here?”
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Let go of one thing you can’t control today and focus on what you can.
Remember: This Is Temporary
If you’re feeling defensive or overwhelmed, remind yourself that this moment is temporary. You’re not stuck here, and small steps—like pausing to reflect or asking for support—can make a big difference. Use the advice above to reconnect with your inner strength and balance.
Celebrate Your Growth:
When you’re feeling defensive or overwhelmed, reaching out to someone you trust can help you release some of the tension. A friend, family member, or coach who understands your strength and supports your growth can offer perspective and calm. Asking for help is not a weakness—it’s a powerful step toward balance. This state will pass, and leaning on others can remind you that you’re not alone.
New to the Enneagram Levels of Development? Start Here!
LEVELS OF DEVELOPMENT
Each type is divided into 9 levels of Psychological Health, 1= highest & 9=lowest. These are grouped into Healthy, Average & Unhealthy. At each level, we employ different strategies to reinforce our identity
Core Traits of Enneagram 8 at each Level
HEALTHY
1
Heroic, magnanimous, protective, empowering, genuinely strong.
2
Confident, assertive, direct, resourceful, self-reliant.
3
Decisive, strategic, leading, honorable, visionary.
AVERAGE
4
Hard-driving, pragmatic, competitive, dominating, controlling.
5
Blunt, overbearing, aggressive, overpromising, brassy.
6
Intimidating, confrontational, defiant, mistrustful, cynical.
UNHEALTHY
7
Tyrannical, harsh, power-hungry, antisocial, deceptive.
8
Terrorizing, megalomaniacal, rage-filled, ruthless, vindictive.
9
Cruel, remorseless, sociopathic, destructive, disconnected.
Enneagram Levels of Development: Healthy, Average, and Unhealthy
HEALTHY RANGE:
In the healthy range, you’re not overly tied to your self-image or identity. You feel free to explore and express yourself in authentic and dynamic ways. By letting go of rigid definitions of who you are, you naturally align with your values and act in ways that reflect your true self, effortlessly reinforcing your sense of purpose and wholeness.
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Level 1 – Liberation (Ego transcended-balance and freedom)
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Level 2 – Psychological Capacity (Ego is identified as an ideal-self)
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Level 3 – Social Value (Ego operating in a constructive way)
AVERAGE RANGE:
In this range, some imbalance starts to show, and your focus narrows. You may become more preoccupied with your identity and how others perceive you. To maintain this image, you might rely on social roles, subtle manipulation, or trying to control situations, all in an effort to reinforce your sense of self.
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Level 4 – Imbalance (Ego-role assumed, defences increased)
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Level 5 – Interpersonal Control (Manipulative & Defended)
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Level 6 – Overcompensation (Ego inflation, conflicts with others)
UNHEALTHY RANGE:
In the unhealthy range, your focus on your identity becomes so intense that it distorts your perception of reality. You may see yourself in a way that feels completely disconnected from how others experience you, creating a sense of isolation or misunderstanding.
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Level 7 – Violation (Survival tactic, neurotic)
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Level 8 – Delusion and Compulsion (Major personality disorder)
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Level 9 – Pathological Destructiveness (Psychosis, breakdown).
UNHEALTHY RANGE
AND ITS LEVELS
7. Level of Violation: RUTHLESS OUTLAY
At the Level of Violation, Enneagram 8s become ruthless outlaws, trusting only their own strength and cunning to survive. Hardened and vengeful, they abandon morality, believing the world is out to betray them. With a “might makes right” mentality, they manipulate, intimidate, and destroy to maintain control. Brutal and treacherous, they see violence and deception as necessary tools, rejecting all but their own raw power.
8. Level of Delusion & Compulsion: OMNIPOTENT MEGALOMANIAC
At the Level of Delusion & Compulsion, Enneagram 8s spiral into megalomania, convinced of their invincibility and ultimate power. Fearful that their resources are running out, they double down, recklessly overextending themselves in a desperate bid to dominate. With no boundaries, they rage, destroy, and push beyond all limits, blind to reality. Unrestrained and delusional, they see themselves as untouchable—until their empire inevitably crumbles.
9. Level of Pathological Destructiveness: VIOLENT DESTROYER
At the Level of Pathological Destructiveness, Enneagram 8s become violent destroyers, consumed by vengeance and a refusal to submit. Facing their deepest fear—being controlled or harmed—they lash out with explosive rage, seeking to obliterate anything that defies their will. Barbaric and cruel, they would rather burn everything down than surrender. Their unchecked fury turns them into a force of pure destruction, detached from humanity itself.