As children, Nines were in the background. They may have felt overshadowed by their siblings. According to Linen, Nines had the impression that their parents' interests were more important than theirs. They felt disregarded and not valued. Compliance produces rage.
Nines go unconscious and space out.
Nines fear that if they express their anger, they will kill someone. According to Riso, the virtue of the Nine is Patience, a hopeful, eager watchfulness. According to O'Leary the virtue for the Nines is Diligence. As Nine's discover God's love for them, new energies are awakened within them as they come to see their real worth as persons and discover yearning or self-development. Once they are convinced of the worth of their unique selves, the seek to acquire skills so that in gratitude to God's love they seek to make some contribution to the world.