The enneagram is composed of nine basic types, wings, and instincts. For example, someone could be a 5 with a 4 wing and a self-preserving instinct. There are two possible wings for either type (one or the other, or both...or neither), three possible instincts, or no instinct or wing at all. Therefore, there are not 9 types or 81 in total, but 288 (9x2x4x4).
I just want some recognition and praise I work so hard please just a little pat on the headlook at me I'm burnt out and I'm terrified of failure and of being second best at anything please show me that you appreciate me.
(I am aware of the fact that this is highly stereotypical but it's also very true)
There are 9 basic types in the Enneagram, each with two wings. That makes 27 types in total. Each type also has eithera social, self-preserving, or sexual instinct. That makes 81.