Type Wings

This month, we will discuss theories of "wings" -- variants of each type that can considerably vary the ways fundamental motivations show up in our lives, as well as how the ways our patterns may be recognizable from the outside.

The usual theory of wings in the Enneagram literature is due to Claudio Naranjo and stipulates that the nine conventional Enneagram types have wings on each side of the type -- for example, an individual Type 7 could have one of two possible neighboring wings (6 or 8), under this theory. Someone's type-wing could be relatively strong or weak, so that someone with no discernible wing at all could be said to be a "pure" example of a given core type. An abbreviated notation-style commonly used to describe (for example) an individual of Type 7 with a wing in Type 6 would be "7w6".

I (Nicholas) have been for the past year communicating to our group an alternative theory of Type-Wings, differing from the Naranjo theory. Most of the possible type-wings (with a few exceptions, which overlap with the Naranjo theory) are different under this newer theory. We will go over the new theory briefly and discuss how it may or may not relate to individuals in the group.

We will broaden our discussion to inquire more broadly into what Type-Wings may mean more precisely in the first place - and what the existence of strong variants within each type says about the Enneagram as a whole.

W will also discuss various upcoming potential topics for the autumn, potentially including more bridge-building with other systems and schools.

Note on Location
Due to scheduling conflicts, E-W Books will not be able to accommodate us for the dates we picked last time for our August and September meetings. After looking round the neighborhood, I stopped into the Union Sq branch of the Pain Quotidien cafe, which seemed quiet and suitable. They've agreed to host our meetup - there'll be no admission charge or minimum purchase (though I would encourage everyone to buy at least a cold drink or something). Their kitchen will close at 8.30 but we can stay til 9, after which we can go to the park if we want to go longer and the weather permits.