Key Qualities of the Six Knot

Chief characteristic

Doubt and confusion are the chief characteristics of the Six fixation. When they are doubting or confused they are avoiding fear. They tend to stay stuck in their thinking, this seems like the only safe place to be. It is the only way to figure out what might go wrong and think of a plan to avoid disaster.

Primary emotion

Fear is the primary emotion. They spend a great deal of energy and time trying not to be afraid. There is also the counter-phobic Six that so successfully avoids fear that they are unaware of being afraid. They are the dare devil types.

Body type

Often strong, athletic, unaware of the limitations of the body. They use their minds to control their bodies.

Talking style

The Six talking style is fast, they try to get all the thoughts out at the same time. When they can’t get all the thoughts out at once they can stutter. They also jump from subject to subject.

Distorted Personal belief

I cannot trust others or myself.

World view

The world is not safe so I must be very vigilant to perceive danger before it occurs.

Primary fear

Not knowing what to do, they must always have a plan for every possible situation.

Avoidance

While Sixes hate to be controlled by others they also avoid deviance as much as possible.

Coping Mechanism

Sixes project the story of their fear, which often has only occurred in their minds, onto the main character in their story, usually their partner or boss.

Childhood

Sixes didn't get the guidance from their fathers that would help them perceive danger. They learned to rely on their minds to figure out how to be safe.

Resemble other Fixations

Sixes more than any other fixation tend to resemble several other fixations, and doubt that they are Sixes.