The Perfect Crystals for Enneagram Type Five - The Investigator
Do you know your Enneagram Type? I love Enneagrams—really, I love all personality tests. They give you such a deep understanding of your personality and how certain situations will affect you. It gives you a lens to examine your fears and motivations, look deep within yourself, and lets you truly understand who you are.
But my favorite thing about personality tests? They give you a fabulous way to find the perfect crystal to support your personal needs. It can be hard to know which crystal to work with. But with your Enneagram Type in hand, you can easily focus on areas of your personality that are complemented by a specific crystal.
We’ve already covered the best crystals for Type One, Two, Three, and Four so let’s take a look at my top crystal picks for Enneagram Type Five!
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Type Five — The Investigator
Known for their self-sufficiency, Type Fives strive to become exceptionally skilled and knowledgeable so they can stick to themselves as much as possible. While they aren’t Jack-of-all-Trades, they work to become experts in a specific area and own that space.
The Investigator is extremely insightful and thinks through everything they say. Their responses are well-thought-out, they think before they speak, and they can offer a lot of information… when they choose to open up to someone. But getting a Five to open up can be a huge undertaking.
Because Fives are so independent, they often seem withdrawn and it can be hard to break into their world. They prefer to live with as little relationship and physical needs as possible—remember, I said they were known for being self-sufficient. They are also really great at setting and maintaining their boundaries. Investigators have clearly defined boundaries between family, friends, and work.
Type Fives are sometimes categorized as absentminded and regularly appear to be lost in their thoughts. And this isn’t too far from the truth. They love their alone time and often spend it just thinking… about their next project or the research they are undertaking or even a problem they are working to solve.
When Investigators are at their best, they are the intellectual thought leaders of our time.
6 Perfect Crystals for Enneagram Type Five
1. Garnet (Almandine)
Fives can tend to be hard on themselves when they feel they aren’t living up to their own exceptionally high standards. They strive to create a life where they are self-sufficient and able to get by day-to-day without needing too much help from others. When Fives get bogged down in feelings of inadequacy, they can turn to Garnet. This beautiful red crystal will not only remind you of just how amazing you are but also gives you a powerful self-esteem boost to get you through your lowest lows.
2. Green Aventurine
When Fives are with their family, friends, and coworkers, their absentminded tendencies can sometimes show up. This can have an extremely negative impact on their relationships. To help Investigators stay in the present moment instead of always being lost in their thoughts, they can turn to Green Aventurine. This crystal can also help Fives with their self-confidence—what I love about this is that Green Aventurine brings confidence to all aspects of their lives, not just their area of expertise. It’s an all-around great choice for Type Fives!
3. Red Jasper
One of the things that Fives try to achieve is to ensure that they can spend as little time as possible taking care of their physical needs—this doesn’t mean they neglect themselves. Instead, it means that Fives do everything in their power to not need to tend to their bodies. They instead choose to live in their minds and focus on gaining as much knowledge as possible. Let me be the first to say that this isn’t a great long-term strategy for anyone. With Red Jasper in their corner, Investigators will have a powerful reminder to take care of their physical vessels as much as they take care of their mental capacities.
4. Petrified Wood
While the mind can be a wonderful place to explore, it’s important to have something that keeps you grounded in this world. No one knows this better than preoccupied Investigators! They live a lot of their lives in their minds, and sometimes this results in the real world passing them by. They tend to fly off into the ethers of their thoughts, but Petrified Wood is here to help them. The connection between Petrified Wood and our Earth is everything Fives need to help them stay grounded and bring their thoughts into the physical world.
5. Malachite
Fives truly shine in their area of expertise—this is their safe space where they are the expert. Because of this and their need to be in the know, they tend to stay within their comfort zone and avoid taking any kind of unnecessary risk. Malachite is the stone they need when they are looking to step out of their comfort zone and explore more of the world. It gives you a boost of courage, fortifies your inner strength, and helps you welcome change.
6. Rhodochrosite
Connecting to others is a difficult undertaking for most Fives—they are very solitary people and are extremely selective about who they let into their inner circle. Because of this they risk missing out on meeting great people who could enrich their lives. To open their hearts and minds to more people, Fives should work with Rhodochrosite. This love stone will help to soften Investigators to others and will also help them to see their talents and strengths in a new, loving light.
These 6 crystals will help support Enneagram Type Fives through all of their highs and lows. They will help Investigators connect with other people while still keeping space for their own knowledge and introspection. If you’re a Type Five, let me know in the comments which of these crystals resonate with you most!
Keep Shining, Crystal Lovers!
