You've typed yourself twice. Once by the stars. Once by your fears.
Now you’re wondering: Do they line up? Or are you getting conflicting information from two systems that don’t actually talk to each other?
Astrology tells you WHAT influences you. The Enneagram tells you WHY you respond to those influences the way you do.
Your Scorpio intensity and your Type 8 drive aren’t the same thing. But they’re not unrelated either. One comes from the cosmos. One comes from your core wound.
When you understand both, you see yourself from two angles instead of one.
Here’s how to map these systems onto each other.
The Quick Reference Chart
Which zodiac signs tend to show up with which Enneagram types? Here’s the pattern:
| Enneagram Type | Primary Zodiac | Ruling Planet | Alternative Signs | Core Connection | Key Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 - Perfectionist | Virgo | Mercury | Gemini, Capricorn | Critical eye, improvement focus | Detail-oriented, high standards, moral clarity |
| Type 2 - Helper | Cancer | Moon | Pisces | Nurturing instinct | Emotional sensitivity, caregiving, intuitive needs |
| Type 3 - Achiever | Leo | Sun | Aries | Success drive, image | Leadership, recognition seeking, performance mode |
| Type 4 - Individualist | Pisces | Neptune | Scorpio, Cancer | Emotional depth | Creativity, introspection, uniqueness seeking |
| Type 5 - Investigator | Aquarius | Uranus | Virgo | Intellectual pursuit | Analytical mind, independence, information gathering |
| Type 6 - Loyalist | Capricorn | Saturn | Cancer, Taurus | Security focus | Cautiousness, responsibility, trust issues |
| Type 7 - Enthusiast | Sagittarius | Jupiter | Gemini, Aquarius | Freedom seeking | Optimism, adventure, possibility thinking |
| Type 8 - Challenger | Aries | Mars | Scorpio, Leo | Power assertion | Intensity, control needs, protective instincts |
| Type 9 - Peacemaker | Taurus | Venus | Libra, Pisces | Harmony desire | Stability seeking, conflict avoidance, diplomatic nature |
Reality check: These patterns are common, not universal. You can absolutely be a Taurus Type 8 or an Aries Type 9. The systems measure different things.
The House Connection
If you know your birth chart, look at which houses are emphasized. Your Enneagram type often resonates with specific astrological houses:
Identity Houses (1st, 10th)
- First House (Self): Types 8 and 9. Both types have strong presence, one through power, one through peace.
- Tenth House (Career): Types 1 and 3. Both orient toward achievement and public image.
Relationship Houses (4th, 7th)
- Fourth House (Home/Family): Types 2 and 6. Security and belonging drive both.
- Seventh House (Partnerships): Type 7. Seeks connection through shared experiences.
Mental Houses (3rd, 9th, 11th)
- Third House (Communication): Type 3. Adapts message to audience.
- Ninth House (Philosophy): Type 9. Sees all perspectives, struggles to choose one.
- Eleventh House (Community): Type 7. Energized by groups and possibilities.
Depth Houses (2nd, 5th, 6th, 8th, 12th)
- Second House (Values): Type 5. Accumulates resources (information) for security.
- Fifth House (Creativity): Type 4. Self-expression as identity.
- Sixth House (Service): Type 1. Improvement through daily practice.
- Eighth House (Transformation): Type 8. Comfort with intensity and shadow.
- Twelfth House (Unconscious): Types 4 and 5. Both drawn to hidden depths.
Planetary Energies
Each Enneagram type resonates with a specific planet. This isn’t coincidence. The same psychological patterns show up in both systems.
| Type | Planet | The Connection |
|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | Saturn | Saturn demands discipline, structure, accountability. Type 1s internalize these as their operating system. |
| Type 2 | Moon | The Moon governs emotional tides and nurturing instincts. Type 2s live in this realm. |
| Type 3 | Sun | The Sun represents vitality, visibility, and ego-expression. Type 3s orient toward its light. |
| Type 4 | Neptune | Neptune dissolves boundaries between self and feeling. Type 4s swim in these waters. |
| Type 5 | Mercury | Mercury rules the intellect, analysis, and information processing. Type 5s worship here. |
| Type 6 | Mars | Mars governs vigilance, action, and defense. Type 6s stay alert for threats. |
| Type 7 | Jupiter | Jupiter expands, explores, and seeks abundance. Type 7s embody this energy. |
| Type 8 | Pluto | Pluto transforms through intensity and confrontation with power. Type 8s aren’t afraid of it. |
| Type 9 | Venus | Venus seeks harmony, beauty, and connection. Type 9s prioritize peace above all. |
How to Read Both Systems Together
The real value comes from layering these systems. Your sun sign, moon sign, and rising sign each interact differently with your Enneagram type.
Example 1: Type 4 with Scorpio Sun
A Type 4’s core wound is feeling fundamentally flawed or missing something essential. Scorpio energy intensifies this through its fixation on depth, transformation, and emotional truth.
This person doesn’t just feel different. They feel compelled to explore that difference, to understand why they’re not like others. The Scorpio intensity pushes them toward creative expression that others might find “too much.”
Example 2: Type 7 with Gemini Moon
A Type 7 avoids pain through options and possibilities. A Gemini moon processes emotions through intellectualization and variety.
Together? This person reframes difficult feelings as interesting problems to solve. They’re already planning the next adventure before the current disappointment fully lands. Understanding both patterns helps them recognize when they’re running from something that needs to be felt.
Wings and Planetary Aspects
Your Enneagram wing works like a planetary aspect in your birth chart. Both add nuance to your core pattern.
Think of it this way: if your core Enneagram type is like your Sun sign (dominant energy), your wing functions like your Moon or Rising, adding texture and secondary motivation.
A few examples to illustrate:
A Type 8w7 combines Mars energy (power, directness) with Jupiter energy (expansion, enthusiasm). This mirrors a Mars-Jupiter aspect in astrology, creating someone who’s not just assertive but also visionary and charismatic. They want power AND possibilities.
A Type 4w5 blends Neptune (emotional depth, imagination) with Mercury (intellect, analysis). Like a Neptune-Mercury aspect, they don’t just feel deeply. They think about their feelings, analyze their melancholy, and turn inner experience into insight or art.
A Type 6w7 mixes Saturn (caution, responsibility) with Jupiter (optimism, adventure). This creates internal tension: the part that scans for danger versus the part that wants to leap. A Saturn-Jupiter aspect shows similar push-pull energy.
The pattern holds across all 18 wing combinations. Your wing modifies your core type the same way planetary aspects modify your sun sign’s expression.
Growth and Stress Under Transits
Here’s where it gets practical: the Enneagram’s stress and growth arrows align with challenging and supportive astrological transits.
During difficult transits (Saturn square, Pluto opposition), you’re more likely to move toward your stress point:
- Type 1s become more critical and resentful (moving toward 4)
- Type 7s become scattered and escapist (moving toward 1)
- Type 9s become anxious and worried (moving toward 6)
During supportive transits (Jupiter trine, Venus conjunction), you have easier access to your growth direction:
- Type 1s relax and enjoy life more (moving toward 7)
- Type 7s commit and go deeper (moving toward 5)
- Type 9s take action and assert themselves (moving toward 3)
This isn’t mystical causation. It’s pattern recognition. Hard times activate your defensive patterns. Good times give you room to grow. Both systems describe the same dynamics.
Putting This to Use
For self-understanding: Look at your Enneagram type’s planetary ruler and notice if that planet is prominent in your birth chart. Strong resonance suggests the pattern runs deep.
For relationship insight: Compare your type’s planet with your partner’s. Mars (Type 8) and Venus (Type 9) combinations create classic attraction-tension dynamics. Mercury types (5) and Neptune types (4) can either complement or confuse each other.
For timing decisions: Check your transits before major moves. If Saturn is squaring your chart, your Type 6 tendencies will be amplified regardless of your core type. Build in extra support.
For a deeper exploration of these connections, check out Enneagram Astrology: How the 9 Types Match with the Planets and Zodiac Signs by the AstroTwins.
The Honest Caveat
Neither system is scientifically validated. Combining them doesn’t make them more empirical.
What they offer is pattern recognition. You look at the frameworks, then at yourself, and notice what fits. The danger is confirmation bias. The value is self-awareness.
Use these as lenses, not labels. Test them against your actual experience. Keep what works. Discard what doesn’t.
Where This Leaves You
You have two maps of the same territory: you.
Astrology shows cosmic influences and timing. The Enneagram shows psychological patterns and motivation. Neither is complete. Both are useful.
The question isn’t “which system is right?” It’s “what do these patterns reveal about how I actually operate?”
That’s the only test that matters.
Small experiment: Pull up your birth chart and identify your Sun sign’s ruling planet. Then look at the Enneagram type associated with that planet. Even if it’s not your core type, notice how that energy shows up in your life. You might discover a pattern you’ve been living but never named.