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The History of the Enneagram: Tracing the Origins of the System

  The Enneagram, with its nine-pointed symbol and personality types, boasts a rich and somewhat enigmatic history. While its exact origins remain debated, here's a journey tracing the potential roots and key figures who shaped the Enneagram we know today: Ancient Whispers: Early Symbol:  There's evidence of the Enneagram symbol appearing in fragments of Pythagorean works and other ancient sources. However, its connection to personality typing remains unclear. Spiritual Traditions:  Some scholars suggest links between the Enneagram symbol and concepts found in Sufism, Jewish Kabbalah, and early Christian teachings. However, these connections are tenuous and lack concrete evidence. The Enneagram Emerges: Gurdjieff and the Fourth Way:  In the early 20th century, George Gurdjieff, a mystic and philosopher, introduced the Enneagram symbol and associated it with ideas of psychological and spiritual development. However, his teachings were shrouded in secrecy and lacked clear docu