[Enneagram] Instincts. What are they? All ideas and questions about Instincts Welcome.

There is a lot of debate about what instincts, and stackings, actually mean.

For instance some people would say Sp means managing your finances and health, but some people who overeat or overspend are Sp-firsts who are unhealthy and triggered in that area. Others would say Sp is about personal fortitude, self-possession, knowing when to shut up, etc.

Some would say "Sx" is about being horny, lonely, or wanting so desperately to find The One. To that I'd say, I know Sx-lasts who are plenty lonely and horny - and doesn't everyone want to meet "The One?"

Some would say "Soc" is about group participation, or can manifest as extreme antisocial sentiments. Others would say it's about a wider awareness of world affairs. Others would say it's about contemplating one's role in the group, but it doesn't have to be about socializing, or even wanting to socialize.

So, what in the hell are these things?

And what about the stackings? What do they look like in the last and middle position?

I made this thread to exchange ideas and vent thoughts. I want to hear thoughts also from people who aren't sure, or are still thinking about it; just as much as people who have firm ideas. I have read all the basics and books by most of the enneagram authors; I've read the typical explanations a thousand times. I am interested in what doesn't sit right FOR YOU, and your own experience, and things that confuse you, as well as themes you have noticed which don't match the "more normal" interpretation, and comparisons between the literature and what you feel is accurate.

I had a bunch of my own thoughts but I keep overriding them with better concepts and now I'm just confused.

So I'd rather open this up to anyone who is confused OR has input. Also feel free to be self-referential - discuss why you type your instincts the way you do, and what might be tentative about your typing, if anything.

Feel free to use other forum members as examples or mention why they type someone at a certain instinct. I am giving my consent for anyone to type me at any instinct or stacking, if you know me. I'm "Animal" from Perc & Typoc. I may start posting here more. (And I am very displeased that another @Animal stole my name here. RAWR! >:[ )

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[Enneagram] Instincts. What are they? All ideas and questions about Instincts Welcome.