Introduction to Instinctual Subtypes

According to the Enneagram of personality, each of us experiences the world in a distorted fashion. So powerful is this distortion that it affects every aspect of
consciousness. Because of its power over us, we unconsciously assume that our type specific perceptions of reality are absolutely grounded in Truth. Under the
guidance of this cognitive distortion, we repeatedly and automatically select out evidence which reinforces our prejudices, and are selectively blind to evidence
which would refute our unacknowledged biases.
This cognitive distortion does not remain isolated. It infects our passions so that our emotional responses become conditioned and un-free. There is, for instance,
an entirely natural and predictable response to the belief that the world is a dangerous place populated by individuals who are not what they seem to be, and that
response is one of fear or pervasive anxiety. Clearly, our way of seeing the world has direct and obvious consequences for how we feel about it.

While the above example is an illustration of the cognitive fixation and corresponding passion of enneatype Six, each of the nine personality types operates in a
similar fashion. Each of us suffers from a distortion which corrupts our intellects and controls our emotions. The Enneagram of personality illustrates for us the fact
that none of us are free. Perhaps some awareness of our own type specific fixations can enable us to glimpse the bars of our own prison cells or to see through the
spaces that exist between those bars. To that end, accurate descriptions which illustate our distortions and which resonate with our personal experiences can
potentially serve a useful function.

Some description of those type specific patterns is contained in the type descriptions in other portions of this site, but we have, so far, left out of our brief
discussion of fixation, one key element – the instincts. Claudio Naranjo, one of the first theorists who worked to develop the Enneagram, defines what he refers to
as the “essential core” of personality as an interference with instinct by passion under the sustaining influence of a distorting cognition. Instinct, along with the
intellect and emotions, constitutes the third center of human consciousness, and it too is constrained and bound by the influence of the dominant fixation.

According to Naranjo, Oscar Ichazo, the father of the modern Enneagram of personality, subdivided the instinctual center into three distinct individual centers,
namely the instinct for self-preservation, the sexual instinct and the social instinct. Enneagram theorists have been working with these divisions ever since. These
instincts are the most primitive portions of our being; they are that in us which is most akin to the other animals and they are affected by our fixations in ways
that follow predictable patterns, in ways that are susceptible to analysis and description.

In the portions of this site which follow, some attempt has been made to describe the manner in which these instincts manifest. The general pattern which seems
to occur is that one of the three instincts becomes preferred and over-utilized; it mixes with the second most preferred instinct, while the third remains generally
undeveloped. Thus, to offer an example, in the nomenclature which has developed around the Enneagram of personality, an individual is considered to have a
dominant fixation, type One for instance, and, (in addition to the favored wing, Nine or Two as the case may be), a dominant instinctual preference. A One, for
instance, is either dominated by concerns related to the instinct for self-preservation, in which case she will be referred to as a self-pres One, by concerns related
to the sexual instinct, in which case she will be classified as a sexual One, or by those of the social instinct, in which case she is referred to as a social One. In
addition, it is useful to note which of the instincts comes second, in what has come to be known as “the instinctual stacking.” If a self-pres One’s second most
utilized instinct is the sexual instinct, she will be called a self-pres/sexual One; it remains implied that her stacking is self-pres/sexual/social. Overall, there are six
possible combinations of instinctual preferences; each one of these preferences manifests in ways that admit of some description. These combinations can be
described independently of the dominant types, as each stacking preference will exhibit some commonalities across types. Each of these combinations can also be
described as channeled through type, as there are some definite type specific differences. In the pages that follow, the “stackings” are discussed both
independently of type and in accordance with it.

A few words can be said in general about the various instincts. The instinct for self-preservation is attuned to the protection of the self, to its needs, health,
comforts, security, and stability. This instinct is the strongest and most fundamental in virtually all life forms, and can easily override the other instincts should the
life or safety of the individual be in immediate danger. In such threatening conditions, all of us are dominated by the instinct for self-preservation. But, in more
general circumstances, when our health, life or security is not obviously or immediately endangered, this instinct will take a back seat, if the individual is
dominated by the sexual or social instincts.

Claudio Naranjo describes the dominant instinct as a “weakness which looks like a strength.” By this, he seems to have meant that, as the dominant instinct is
overdeveloped, it certainly will attend to the needs associated with that instinct; in this sense it appears to be a strength. But, as the instinct is unbalanced and
guided by a fixated personality, it is not being properly utilized, and, in this disturbed state often does not actually best serve the overall interests of the individual
who is in its grip.

Those individuals who are dominated by the instinct for self-preservation often have a grounded or practical quality; they frequently develop a high degree of self-
sufficiency, discipline and maturity. Many self-pres subtypes devote themselves to programs for self-improvement and, of all the subtypes are probably the most
“focused.” All of these qualities can clearly be beneficial, but when the personality is unbalanced, a dominant self-preservational instinct can manifest in an
obsessive concern with questions of health, such as a focus on diet or exercise which might be punitive or otherwise excessive. Some self-pres types, when
unbalanced, worry too much about health, mortality, finances or security. In fact, as life is ephemeral and safety an illusion, worry in general, of whatever sort, is
a frequent manifestation of a dominant instinct for self-preservation.

When the instinct for self-preservation is last in the instinctual stacking, the individual will often be somewhat ungrounded or seemingly “immature.” Such
individuals often have a hard time focusing on issues such as financial security or the commitment to the development of practical skills. Sometimes, issues of
health are ignored. In the more extroverted types, individuals who are self-pres last, often find it difficult to develop “inwardness.”

The sexual instinct focuses on attraction and excitement, or, what, apart from the self, seems to promise to expand and intensify life. The life of the self is found in
the life of the other. As its name would indicate, individuals who are dominated by the sexual instinct are concerned with sexual fulfillment in the obvious sense of
that term, but sexual subtypes are seldom interested in sex merely as a physical act. In fact, a belief that sex is just another physical drive for physical pleasure is
a pretty good sign that an individual is not a sexual subtype. Sexual subtypes generally have romantic longings for the ideal partner and hence have high
expectations and ideals. By extension, the sexual instinct can manifest in a desire for intensity of many different sorts, but the primary manifestation will generally
be a concern with finding the ideal partner, as the sexual subtypes tend to feel somehow incomplete or unfinished without a relationship to ground them.

On the high side, sexual subtypes often bring a certain passion and experimentalism to their lives; they are generally willing to take risks in order to attain their
ideals. Sexual subtypes are also usually willing to sacrifice for those who matter most to them; they have an expanded sense of what constitutes the self and tend
to merge with those they love. On the down side however, sexual subtypes tend to struggle with issues of neediness and dependency, as they tend to feel that
they need relationships in order to reclaim lost or inaccessible portions of the self. In addition, the merging tendency, when taken to extremes, can lead to an
inability to protect important boundaries. And the desire for intensity of experience can lead sexual subtypes to take unnecessary risks, to be somewhat impatient
and to grow bored or frustrated with mundane reality. When the overall personality is unbalanced, thrill seeking or self-medication sometimes enter the picture,
and can lead to various forms of addiction.

When the sexual instinct is least developed, the personality can lack a certain charisma and momentum. Such personalities often do not form truly intimate
relationships, as they don’t feel driven to do so; consequently, their personal relationships can suffer from a lack of attention. As there are aspects of ourselves
which we can only see when in close relationship to others, those whose sexual instinct remains undeveloped might find it difficult to cultivate some forms of self-
awareness.

The social instinct focuses on the group, hierarchy, status, the big picture; it essentially focuses on connecting to that which is larger than the self. Individuals
whose social instinct is dominant need to feel a sense of “belonging.” They need to feel as though they have found a place in the group; they need to feel as
though they are making their own contributions. Individuals whose social instinct is first tend to be the warmest of the subtypes. They generally have lots of
“connections” whether to friends, acquaintances, family members or professional colleagues. Social subtypes are the most likely to feel a sense of social
responsibility to the needs of the group and to work to serve those needs.

On the high side, social subtypes are the most likely to sacrifice their narrow interests in service of that which is larger than themselves. They extend themselves
toward others and often have a sort of generosity with their time and energy. They are aware of group dynamics and underlying emotional currents. On the down
side however, social subtypes are the most prone to feelings of social shame; as they are the most acutely aware of the opinions of others, they suffer the most
when they feel a sense of social rejection. Social subtypes can therefore suffer from self-consciousness. In less balanced personalities, this can lead to a need to
conform to the standards of the group in order to achieve acceptance. Social subtypes can sometimes fail to focus on the needs of the self as they are searching
for their identity in terms of the larger whole.

When the social instinct is least developed, the individual is going to find it difficult to see why it is important to form social connections or to cultivate multiple
relationships. This, in turn, can lead to a certain amount of social isolation. And, as we all must find a niche in the larger whole, those whose social instinct is least
developed, can find it difficult to negotiate the needs of the social realm which make this possible. Those whose social instinct is last in the instinctual stacking, find
interdependence difficult and dependence on others barely tolerable. But all human beings are interdependent, and sometimes, dependent – when they are, for
instance, young, weak, sick, old or dying. Those whose social instinct remains undeveloped are trying to attain a type of independence and self-sufficiency which is
not possible for human beings. This “false independence” almost certainly leads to unnecessary suffering and impoverishment of experience.
Gurdjieff, whose work in many ways prefigured the modern Enneagram of personality, believed that none of us use our energies properly; in particular, he
emphasized the fact that all of us engage in what he called the “wrong use of centers.” We use our intellects perhaps, when feeling is called for, or perhaps we
focus on feeling when we ought to move into action. Each of the types of the Enneagram of personality engage in this wrong use of centers in type specific ways,
but the wrong use of centers extends to the various distortions of the instincts as well. So, for instance, an individual whose social instinct is dominant might try to
use the energy of the social instinct to further the needs of the instinct for self-preservation. This utilization is inefficient however. Too much energy goes where it
is not needed and not enough energy goes where it should. The “wrong use of centers” does not further the overall true needs of the individual.

In the ancient world, health, like beauty, was considered to be a matter of balance and harmony, the proper relationship of the parts to the whole. Aristotle
suggested that it was only when true internal harmony was achieved, when each aspect of the psyche was performing what it was primitively meant to perform,
that an individual had developed the internal conditions which enabled him or her to be excellent and to achieve true happiness.

We do not have the knowledge of how to achieve this balance. We do not know how to achieve excellence or to be happy. In particular, we who have made
contributions to this site are flawed and fixated and do not have the knowledge of how to achieve liberation. We also do not know anyone who has this knowledge.
Perhaps it once existed and has been lost to us. Perhaps it has always been the case that, as Socrates maintained, virtue cannot be taught, even by those who
charge high fees, although some degree of health, balance and virtue can nevertheless sometimes be attained. Surely, in order to achieve any kind of effective
inner transformation, self-knowledge is a necessary first step. Perhaps, the Enneagram of personality can be of some small help to some few people and it is in
that spirit that this site was developed.

Instincts - Self Preservation, Social, Sexual.

These three instincts are built into our bestial nature, which resides at an unconscious level helping to ensure our survival, both of ourselves and our species. From
the perspective of the enneagram, we want to know how these drives appear and function, both within personality and as distinct patterns, as defined by each
instinct alone or the alignment of two or three (stacking).

Sexuals attract others without really trying. They also repel others in the same way, like an anti-pheromone. This works like a screening function in the mating
process. People typically have a strong reaction one way or another towards Sx's, and vice versa.

Self Pres people instinctively avoid certain foods and environments, and are likewise drawn to those things that nourish and sustain them. Sp's have a strong
reaction against things that threaten to harm their comfort or health.

Social is driven towards gaining protection and empowerment within larger entities.
Soc's typically react strongly against things which would jeopardize or displace their position or reputation.

The instinct is always trying to work for our survival, whether we know it or not. Personality can only get in the way. Animals, as more or less fully instinctual
beings, don't have this problem. But integrating our personality with instinct requires that each side of ourselves is fully aware of the other side. Otherwise we are
automated, automatic, and on autopilot.

Basic Instinctual Subtype Stackings

The Sexual Stackings

sx/sp

This is perhaps the most internally conflicted of the stackings, and potentially the most inconsistent in behavior. This may occur as a blockage of the sexual instinct
which can be redirected as a more generally brooding and troubled personality. They may isolate themselves for long periods of time before reemerging. They live
according to a strictly personal outlook and are not particularly concerned with the approval of others outside of their immediate concern. They seem to be
searching for something, the missing piece. If they find a soulmate they will unite without fanfare, forming a secret bond, dealing with formalities as an
afterthought. Powerful sexual impulses facing inner resistance may manifest symbolically in the psyche, giving way to soulful interpretations of the unconscious.
Under periods of stress severe sexual tensions may manifest as erratic, impulsively destructive behavior. Can seem restless, torn between the comforts of a stable
home life and the urge to wander. May be prone to self-medicating.

Motivation: to know the heart, reconcile inner conflict, form a secure union.

Familiar roles: the devotee, the seeker, the wanderer

Examples of sx/sp: Prince, Carl Jung, Johnny Depp, Ozzy Osbourne, Johnny Cash, Joan Crawford, Princess Di, Marilyn Monroe, Janis Joplin, Frollo from "Hunchback
of Notre Dame"

sx/so

This is the type that exudes the most raw charisma and sexual energy. They may identify so strongly with whatever they're involved with that they often become
the symbol of its core essence, and sometimes its lead agent for change. Hardly content with the status quo, this subvariant seeks to alter the fundamental
structure of something while at once embodying it's purest or most extreme form. Possibly attracted to radical views on politics, philosophy, spirituality or
creativity that reflect their penchant for testing boundaries. They enjoy pushing other's buttons, especially those resistant to their modes of expression. It's not
uncommon for them to have a pet social, political or spiritual cause which they're able to support with heartfelt conviction. May exploit and seek to redefine
sexuality to reflect their own colorful and uncertain understanding of it. While prone to exhibitionism, they are strongly attracted to grounding influences which can
anchor them and provide stability. Failure to satisfy an especially intense desire for connection may cause this subvariant to spite others at the risk of jeopardizing
the need for an equal, stabilizing force. Can feel pulled between wanting a life of maximum intensity and reassuring episodes of peaceful convention.

Motivation: to impact others, question assumptions, challenge convention.

Familiar roles: provocateur, activist, exhibitionish

Examples of sx/so: Madonna, John Lennon, Yukio Mishima, Robin Williams, Drew Barrymore, Richard Simmons, Elvis, Bono, George Michael, Sinead O'Connor,
Joan of Arc

The Self-pres Stackings

sp/soc

This type is generally private and reserved, and especially serious and practical minded in their focus to gain material security and in making useful connections
that support their goals. When they do form a connection, loyalty is very important to them and they will not hesitate to end a relationship on grounds of
disloyalty. This type may lack a certain degree of interpersonal warmth which can give the impression of coldness or disinterest in others, even a sense of
selfishness. May be drawn to groups that attract like minded individuals, as in business clubs or volunteer organizations where a shared professional culture can
facilitate social bonds. They tend to live conservatively and dress in an inconspicuously appropriate fashion befitting their status in life. May have a
characteristically blunt and direct style of communication that can take others some getting used to. They are particularly strong in matters of commitment and
sacrifice, and enjoy being the benefactors in assisting society's practical needs.

Motivation: to attain a position of material and societal security.

Familiar Roles: the businessperson, the responsible citizen, the pillar of society.

Examples: Bill Gates, Donald Trump, Martha Stewart, Harrison Ford

sp/sx

These people often have an earthy, mysterious quality to them. They are quietly intense, but to others may seem oblivious to the greater social world around
them, instead favoring personal interests. They are slow to commit, but once they do it is with an attitude of life commitment, to the establishment of an
impermeable bond. Others can be taken aback by how suddenly and completely this type can lock into them, and by the depth of understanding of the other's
condition. They attach to others at an organic, root level, in contrast to the other subvariant's surface formality. Somewhat hesitant to enter new relationships,
they instead preserve the select few enduring bonds they carefully form along the way. The sanctuary of home is of paramount concern, and this type takes
particular delight in decorating their spaces to reflect their cherished sense of taste and depth. Depth and discrimination characterize this stacking.

Motivation: to live in a secure, comfortable environment where they can pursue their private interests in depth.

Familiar Roles: the mate, the mystic, the quiet supporter.

Examples: George Harrison, Jackie Onassis, Eric Clapton, Emily Dickinson

The Social Stackings

soc/sp

This type is often the most comfortable in group settings, but tends to be a bit formal and awkward in one to one relations. This is the natural political type,
affiliating themselves with groups or theories which best defend their social and material interests. They may lack warmth and individual identity and this could
lead to problems in forming meaningful relationships outside of a shared social interest. The motivation for this type is to attain status within their chosen sphere -
the "social climber."

Examples of soc/sp: Hillary Clinton, Bill O'Reilly, Rush Limbaugh, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ted Nugent

soc/sx

This type has very strong one to one social skills, but is usually uncomfortable in group settings. They enjoy cultivating multiple relationships, and can be intensely
involved when in the presence of someone they are interested in, but have difficulty sustaining these bonds when apart. This may give the impression of being
flighty and rootless, willing to adapt and mirror others in order to connect, but lacking a defined approach that would give their relationships a more solid standing.
They may have political interests, but are generally more pragmatic and less partisan than the other social variant. They are often attuned to pop culture and the
latest trends. This type's motivation is to create lasting connections with those they are interested in - the "best friend."

Examples of soc/sx: Michael Jackson, Bill Clinton, Howard Stern, Margaret Cho, Jack McFarland from "Will & Grace"

The Self-Preservation Variant

Most people can easily identify this Instinctual Variant. Self Preservation types are preoccupied with getting and maintaining physical safety and comfort, which
often translates into concerns about food, clothing, money, housing, and physical healthy, These issues are their main priority, and in pursuing them, other areas
of their lives may suffer.

For example, we might identify this Instinctual Variant in ourselves or others by observing what a person would first notice on entering a room. Self Preservation
types tend to focus on the comfort of the environment. Does the environment support their sense of well being? They are quick to notice and respond to poor
lighting, or uncomfortable chairs, or to be dissatisfied with the room temperature, and they are constantly adjusting these things. They may wonder when their
next meal or coffee break will come, worry if there will be enough food, or if it will be the kind they like, or if it will meet their dietary requirements.

When this instinct is functioning harmoniously with the personality type, these people can be earthy and practical. They apply their energies to taking care of basic
life necessities- creating a secure environment, shopping, maintaining the home and workplace, paying bills, and acquiring useful skills so that the orderly flow of
life will not be interrupted. When the personality becomes unhealthy, however, it distorts the instinct, causing these people to take poor care of themselves,
possibly developing eating and sleeping disorders. They may stock up on too many things, overbuy, overeat, and overpurge themselves of unnecessary "baggage"
of all sorts.

Less healthy Self Preservation types let themselves go physically, or they become obsessive about health and food matters, or both. Further, their normal
practicality and financial sense may become distorted, resulting in problems with money and organizing their affairs. If the Self Preservation instinct becomes
completely overwhelmed by personality issues, individuals may engage in deliberately self-destructive behavior, in which the instinct has the effect of turning
against itself.

When the other two instincts dominate in an individual and the Self Preservation instinct is the least developed, attending to the basics of life does not come
naturally. It will not always occur to such individuals that they need to eat or sleep properly. Environmental factors will be relatively insignificant, and they will tend
to lack the drive to accumulate wealth or property, or to even care about such matters. Time and resource management will typically be neglected, often with
seriously detrimental effects on their own careers, social life, and material well being.

The Social Variant

Most of us are aware that we have a social component, but we tend to see it as our desire to socialize, to attend parties, meetings, belong to groups, and so
fourth. The Social instinct, however, is actually something much more fundamental. It is a powerful desire, found in all human beings, to be ilked, approved of, and
to feel safe with others. On our own, we are rather weak and vulnerable and can easily fall prey to a hostile environment. We lack the claws, fangs, and fur of
other animals, and if we did not band together and cooperate with each other, it is unlikely that our species, or we as individuals, would be able to survive. Being
able to adjust ourselves to others and be acceptable is a fundamental, survival based human instinct.

People who have a dominant Social instinct are preoccupied with being accepted and necessary in their world. They are concerned with maintaining the sense of
value they get from participating in activities with others, be they family, group, community, national, or global activities. Social types liike to feel involved, and
they enjoy interacting with others for common purposes.

On entering a room, Social types would be immediately aware of the power structures and subtle "politics" between the different people and groups. They are
subconsciously focused on others' reactions to them- particularly on whether they are being accepted or not. They are attuned to the notion of "place" within a
hierarchical social structure, in regard both to themselves and to others. This can manifest in many ways, such as the pursuit of attention, success, fame,
recognition, honor, leadership, and appreciation, as well as the security of being part of something larger than themselves. Of all the instinctual variants, Social
types like to know what is going on in their world; they need to "touch base" with others to feel safe, alive, and energized. This can range from an interest in office
politics or neighborhood gossip to world news and international diplomacy. We could say that the Social instinct is a kind of contextual intelligence: it gives us the
ability to see our efforts and their effects in a broader context.

In general, social types enjoy interacting with people, although ironically, they tend to avoid intimacy. As with all of the instincts, if the person becomes unhealthy,
the instinct manifests as its opposite. Unhealthy Social types can become extremely antisocial, detesting people and resenting society, and as a result, they may
have poorly developed social skills. They fear and distrust others and cannot get along with people, while at the same time they are unable to disengage from their
social connections. In brief, Social types focus on interacting with people in ways that will build their personal value, their sense of accomplishment, and their
security of place with others.

When the other two instincts dominate in an individual and the Social instinct is least developed, attending to social endeavors and commitments does not come
naturally. Such individuals have difficulty seeing the point of creating and sustaining social connections, often disregarding the impact of the opinions of others.
Their sense of involvement with their community, at any scale, may be minimal. They often have little connection with people, feeling that they do not need others
and that others do not need them. Thus, there may be frequent misunderstandings with allies and supporters as well as friends and family members.

The Sexual Variant

Many people initially want to identify themselves as this Variant, perhaps because they believe that this would mean that they are sexy or because they enjoy sex.
Of course, sexiness is highly subjective, and there are "sexy" people in all three of the instinctual variants. If we wish to be one Variant rather than another, it is
good to remember that the personality tends to interfere with and distort the dominant instinct. Thus, people of the Sexual Variant tend to have recurrent
problems in the areas of intimate relationships. As with the other Variants, we need to see the way that the instinct plays out more broadly.

In the Sexual types, there is a constant search for connection and an attraction to intense experiences- not only sexual experiences but any situation that promises
a similar charge. In all things, Sexual types seek intense contact. They may find intensity in a ski jump, a deep conversation, or an exciting movie. They tend to
follow their attractions. (By contrast, Social types notice who is talking with the host, who has power, prestige, or who might be able to help them. Self
Preservation types will note the temperature of the room, where the refreshments are, and what might be a comfortable place to sit.) Sexual types gravitate
toward people they feel magnetized by, regardless of the person's potential for helping them or their social standing. It is as if they were asking, "Where is the
juice in this room? Whose energy is the most intense?"

Sexual types tend to have difficulty pursuing their own projects or taking adequate care of themselves, because on a subconscious level, they are always looking
outside themselves for the person or situation that will complete them. They are like a plug looking for a socket and can become obsessed with another if they feel
they have the right person for them. They may neglect important obligations, or even their own basic necessities, if they are swept up in someone or something
that has captivated them.

When they are unhealthy, Sexual types can experience a scattering of their attention and a profound lack of focus. They may act out in sexual promiscuity or
become trapped in a fearful, dysfunctions attitude toward sex and intimacy. When the latter becomes their orientation, they will be equally intense about their
avoidances.

When the other two instincts dominate in an individual and the Sexual instinct is least developed, attending to matters of intimacy and stimulation- mental or
emotional- does not come naturally. They know what they like, but often find it difficult to get deeply excited or enthusiastic about anything. Such individuals also
tend to have difficulty being intimate with others and may even avoid it altogether. They also tend to fall into routines, feeling uncomfortable if there is too much
that is unfamiliar in their lives. They may feel social involved with people but strangely disconnected even from spouses, friends, and family members.

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Source- The Wisdom of the Enneagram, by Don Richard Riso and Russ Hudson.

There isn't much out there on the Variants, so I figured I'd post this. I consider the Variants to be important. I'm personally a Sexual first and a Social second.

Thread: The seduction styles of various enneagram variant combos

I have been investigating the seduction styles of various individuals with various enneagram variant combinations. Here is what I've noticed about how each
enneagram stack seduces people....

Sp/sx and sx/sp

The sexual/self-preservation and self-preservation/sexual types tend to have a very one on one style of seduction. Many times they don't like to seduce people
through social groups. However sometimes in a social group they will pull aside a person away from everyone else and have a one on one interaction with an
individual. It should be well noted that the sx/sp and sp/sx styles of seductions almost always work best one on one. They will quickly create an intense bond
between just them and the other individual. The sx/sp and sp/sx style of seduction tends to be very subtle as well and doesn't really come off as in your face.

Sx/so

The sexual/social style of seduction is almost like a tiger hunting for prey. The sexual/social style of seduction is very direct and in your face. There is no confusion
as to what the sx/so is after. The sx/so style of seduction can either come off as extremely sexy or down-right creepy. With this style of seduction the individual in
question goes to a social group and basically steals people out of that social group and makes their own group. Also, they can infiltrate the social group and work
through the group to seduce the individual.

So/sx

The social/sexual style of seduction also works through the group. However, many times they will want to seduce individuals through the usage of groups. Many
times they will try to be liked by the group and win the admiration of the group, and then win the individual that they want to seduce that way. Also, they often
enjoy a fairly small group to hang out with as well.

So/sp

I've noticed that the so/sp style of seduction almost looks 3w2. The so/sp will try to seduce an individual by convincing them that they are uber successful. They
will show off their clout, money, social prestige, and whatnot, and will seduce the individual by impressing them. The also often use the group to meet new
people.

I'm not sure about how sp/so seduces people.

This is what I have observed about various enneagram variant seduction styles. My so/sx and so/sp descriptions probably suck though so I probably need to revise
them. However, what do you all thing about my observations?