"In comparing the Enneagram diagram with the Tree of Life, this groundbreaking book initiates the important and necessary work of bridging historic mystical traditions." - Helen Palmer, Center for Enneagram Studies, pioneer of Enneagram work. Patterns in our lives may escape us; reasons for our behaviour often confuse us. To help us better understand the interplay of these dynamics, Howard A. Addison combines two of the most powerful maps of consciousness known to humanity: the Tree of Life from the Jewish tradition of Kabbalah and the nine-pointed Enneagram that was developed over several generations by mystics from many traditions. Individually, each offers guidance and wisdom; together, they show the forces that propel us and shape our personalities and behaviour. Most importantly, the two suggest how we can live more harmoniously with ourselves and with others, minimise friction and tension and discover our own spiritual gateway to God. In this expanded edition of his pioneering book, Rabbi Addison explores new understandings of the stages we experience along life's journey and the ways we can transcend the limits of our personalities in search of greater wholeness. He shows that, when brought together, the Enneagram and Kabbalah may enhance understanding of humanity's deepest motivations, opening wider the gate to personal growth.