By Helen Palmer and Sandie Ritter — 1993
A Discussion between Helen Palmer and Sandie Ritter about the Enneagram
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Many of us have what we think of as “lucky numbers,” but is there anything more to this notion than fun and games? According to numerology, the answer is a resounding “yes.” In numerology, numbers represent more than just their mathematical values.
Nine. That’s the magic number for the array of personality types that give you a clue about your deepest, authentic gifts. Each personality type indicates patterns of our own behavior based on our human psyche. The map of these numbers is called an Enneagram.
Forget Myers-Briggs and the latest Facebook quiz. These are the only personality types that are actually backed by science.
Cleromancy literary means “Divination by casting lots”. It is an ancient practice which has been able to serve a unique purpose of foretelling the future through divine intervention.
Once an arcane rural art, used almost exclusively to find water, dowsing has been taken over by urban New Agers who use it to make any and all kinds of decisions, from what movie to rent to whether a person is a potential partner. For most, the forked stick has given way to a pendulum.
Although common belief is that tarot cards are a way to tell the future or reveal someone's fortune, according to Gaye Weintraub — owner of the holistic wellness company Soul'ed Out — this is actually far from true.
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Of course, my loved ones said the same wise words. But when the cards “told” me, it felt more like I was coming to my own conclusions, giving myself that good advice.
There are two types of people in the world: those who believe in the Myers-Briggs personality test and those who don't. Except that's not true. Grouping people into two, three or 16 categories, which is the aim of a lot of personality tests, has never quite worked.
The Enneagram personality test is a transformative tool. While many assessments help people understand their strengths, the Enneagram takes it a step further.
The Enneagram is a system made up of nine interconnected personality types that dig into our core motivations, fears, and beliefs, offering a kaleidoscopic, forensic look into the behavior and unconscious patterns that drive our decision-making.