What’s your essence, Sac?

Answered: Sacramento’s Enneagram type

A colorful diagram of the nine Enneagram personality types. | Screenshot via Houston Moms

There’s no doubt you’ve heard Sacramentans discussing astrology signs at length, and maybe even Myers-Briggs — but have you ever heard of the Enneagram?

This dynamic personality system, which is composed of nine types, has increased in popularity over the last decade — just look at the Google search trends. Plus, it’s become a popular topic among local therapists, coaches, influencers, and creatives.

Pro tip: If you want to be on the pulse, check out The Maxey Co. — local enneagram coaches who work with individuals and businesses to reach their full potential while building positive relationships.

So, how does it work?

According to The Enneagram School of Awakening, the Enneagram aims to identify our core motivations, patterns + fixations at a deeper level to understand how they affect our approaches to life, work, and relationships. Practitioners also believe that it can be a great tool for developing empathy, strengthening communication, and enabling personal growth.

Another way to look at it: each person has an essential nature (or essence) that drives their personality, temperament, and decisions. To uncover your type, coaches typically recommend reading through a hefty description and choosing the type that you resonate with most. Cool, right?

What are the types?

Type 1 – The Reformer: Rational, idealistic, principled + perfectionistic.
Essence: Purity

Type 2 – The Helper: Caring, interpersonal, generous + people-pleasing.
Essence: Compassion

Type 3 – The Achiever: Success-oriented, pragmatic, adaptable, driven + image-conscious.
Essence: Love, Acceptance

Type 4 – The Individualist: Sensitive, introspective, expressive, dramatic + self-absorbed.
Essence: Radiance, Beauty

Type 5 – The Investigator: Intense, cerebral, perceptive, innovative, secretive + isolated.
Essence: Omniscience, Peace

Type 6 – The Loyalist: Committed, security-oriented, engaging, responsible, anxious + suspicious.
Essence: Wisdom

Type 7 – The Enthusiast: Busy, variety-seeking, spontaneous, versatile, acquisitive + scattered.
Essence: Serene Bliss

Type 8 – The Challenger: Powerful, dominating, self-confident, decisive, willful + confrontational.
Essence: Power, Innocence

Type 9 – The Peacemaker: Easygoing, self-effacing, receptive, reassuring, agreeable + complacent.
Essence: Harmony

Which type do you think best describes Sac and why?

A. 1 or 2
B. 3 or 4
C. 5 or 6
D. 7, 8 or 9

LET US KNOW

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Friday, October 21

WOLVES | Fri., Oct. 21-Sun., Oct. 23 | Times vary | Big Idea Theatre, 1616 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento | $12.00 - $22.00 | A grim, modern update to the Little Red Riding Hood fairy tale from the creator of HBO Max’s “The Flight Attendant.”
Worthy Mysteries: New Work by Steve Briscoe | Fri., Oct. 21 - Sat., Nov. 5 | 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. | Pence Gallery, 212 D St., Davis | Free | The Sacramento-area artist presents a selection of found object sculptures, paintings, and installations that invite both contemplation and joyful delight.

Saturday, October 22

Art Spark | Sat., Oct. 22-Sun., Oct. 23 | 12-4 p.m. | Manetti Shrem Museum, 254 Old Davis Rd., Davis | Enjoy this hands-on program that gives you a chance to play with a variety of techniques + mediums.
Community Yoga | Sat., Oct. 22 | 9-10 a.m. | Fountains at Roseville, 1013 Galleria Blvd., Roseville | Free | These outdoor sessions include an introduction to the practice of yoga, such as deep breathing and movements for all skill levels.
Sacramento Costumers Halloween Workshops | Sat., Oct. 22 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Atrium 916, 1020 Front St., Sacramento | $50.00 | Professional costumers will guide you through the process of creating your perfect disguise for the season.
Republic FC vs. New Mexico United | Sat., Oct. 22 | 7 p.m. | Heart Health Park, 1600 Exposition Blvd., Sacramento | $19.00 - $250.00 | Join the Indomitable club for the quarterfinal round of this year’s USL Playoffs

Thursday, October 27

Ian Bagg | Thu., Oct. 27 | 8 p.m. | Punch Line, 2100 Arden Way, Ste 225, Sacramento | $20.00 | Enjoy standup comedy performed by “Last Comic Standing” alum Ian Bagg — doors open one hour before the show.*

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Weather

83º | Partly cloudy | 5% chance of rain 🌤

Opening

Mexico City-based La Popular will open its first U.S. location on Nov. 21 in Roseville on Gibson Dr. next to Eureka, where it will serve dishes such as cheese-crusted quesadillas and rib eye steak tacos. Additional locations are planned for Austin, Texas and Southern California. (Sac Bee)

Civic

Californians who didn’t file their 2020 taxes electronically should expect their inflation relief debit cards to begin arriving between now and early November. The cards, worth up to $1,050, have a $600 transaction limit, and can be used anywhere Visa debit cards are accepted. 💰 (Sac Bee)

Transit

SacRT is partnering with Civic Thread to hold an open house workshop at the Belle Cooledge Community Center in South Sac Tues., Oct. 25, that aims to provide a better understanding of the community’s public transportation needs. Ride free to the open house event. 🚌

Drink

Oak Park Brewing Co. has been nominated for Best New Brewery by USA Today’s 10 Best. The brewery was highlighted for pairing “release parties with benefit concerts to support local non-profits and draw attention to local artists.” Voting ends Mon., Oct. 24. 🍺

Health

UC Davis researchers have partnered with Gorilla Doctors to study the apes’ health by analyzing the saliva left behind on chewed plants. The information has helped scientists provide personalized health care to mountain gorillas living in parts of Africa. 🦍 (UC Davis)

DYK

The Sacramento and American rivers provide 80% of the city’s drinking water. The remaining 20% is sourced from 28 groundwater wells.

Feel Good

The American River Hotshots visited a classroom of fourth graders at Lincoln’s Carlin C. Coppin Elementary School after the students sent the firefighters thank you cards while they battled the Mosquito Fire. 🚒 (FOX40)

Plan Ahead

I’m Rick James, *****. Comedy legends Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock will perform together at Golden 1 Center Mon., Dec. 12. Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m.

Shop

Here’s a friendly reminder that Halloween is almost here. Have you bought your costume yet? What about the candy? And if you want to be the coolest parent or grandparent on the block — while increasing your trick-or-treater’s nighttime visibility — grab this affordable 100-pack of glow sticks.*

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Taste the season. | Photo by @painpanbakery

From pumpkin spice to pecan pie, the SACtoday team loves fall-themed treats — almost as much as we love hearing from you.

That’s why, ahead of creating a seasonal food/drinks guide, we’re asking which local, seasonal items you have on your menu (or your mind) right now, along with any scrumptious-looking photos you’d like to share with us — like this Pumpkin Cheesecake concha from Pain Pan Bakery.

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