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Triad (Corner):     Gut <BR>
Core Issue:          Anger<BR>
Personality runs on:      Attachment<BR>
Values:       Positive Outlook<BR>
Style:    Withdrawn <BR>
Passion:    Sloth<BR>
Virtue:    Action  <BR><BR>

<B>Description:</B> Nines are in the center of the Gut, or Instinctive Triad, and as such are the most out of touch with their instinctual energy, particularly anger. Nines have a relaxed, grounded, bodily presence. They are in the Positive Outlook triad, and can range from being quietly optimistic to outright ebullient.

Nines merge with others, taking on the energy of those around them. This helps them to understand others, but they become out of touch with their own feelings and desires. It is very difficult for them to make up their minds, or to discern what is important.

Nines avoid direct conflict or direct expression of anger, and can be quite passive-aggressive. When pushed, they can dig in and become immovable objects. They are attached to an inner state of peacefulness, and withdraw to protect that state. Under stress, can become reactive and paranoid, like average to unhealthy Type 6.

When relaxed and healthy, nines are able to use their tremendous gift for seeing the big picture and understanding all sides of a conflict to mediate between people and help people resolve conflict. They are also able to stand up for themselves and be direct about their own needs. They gain a healthy assertiveness, and therefore do not need to resort to passive aggressive behavior.
At their best, Nines discern their own goals and engage in direct action to meet those goals, like a healthy Type 3.
 
<B>Examples of this type:</B> Ronald Reagan, Whoopi Goldberg, William Hurt (The Accidental Tourist), Pleasantville, Walt Disney, Garrison Keillor, Marge Simpson, Canada, Austria.

<B>An exercise for Type 9: </B>Look around you and notice what is here. Is there something that needs to be done? Is there someone who needs to be attended to? What is important in this moment, in this place? Ask yourself what is keeping your from taking care of what needs to be taken care of.