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Type 6 — The Loyalist

A Six scans the environment for threats and looks for something to lean on — a person, a system, a rule. Simultaneously the most loyal and the most doubting type.

Basic fear
being without support or guidance
Basic desire
finding safety and support
Centre
Head centre (5-6-7)
Wings
6w5 · 6w7

The core emotion is fear. The core question: safety and support.

Strengths

Loyalty, responsibility, foresight about risk, and team spirit.

Growth areas

Trusting their own judgement and telling anxiety apart from real danger.

Integration (growth)

→ 9 (The Peacemaker): Acceptance, steadiness, and the ability to unite people who disagree.

Disintegration (stress)

→ 3 (The Achiever)

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