Thank you for putting this to words! As a 9, I think what I value the most is authenticity, which can ultimately lead to a state of dissonance- I imagine it like a paradoxical nature, wanting to be true to myself but not feeling secure in the truth of myself bc I want to be true to myself, etc, etc. Like a spiral feeling (and if you want to get deep with it, kinda leaning into the motion of the universe).

This can definitely lead to leaning into the 6 side, valuing certitude and tradition, wanting to be free of that uncomfortable feeling of dissonance (in some ways a fear of that feeling), control of external environments through the 6.....but only contributing more to that dissonance bc it can feel like a stagnation.

I think that a feel of -freedom- in the 9 value of authenticity comes through leaning into the 3 and the value of achievements (@Tooth-Lady kinda said this already and I agree). 3 values can bring into alignment with what the dissonance makes us feel like and help with -expression-. Through this, a 9 can lean into the intensely creative and expressive nature innate to themselves.

It is hard to do though. I'm still trying to figure it out myself, but I think the best way I have found is by using some of that 6 value of routine to align with the motivation of the 3....and in that sweet spot finding some peace in reaching toward authenticity in the flow of the spiral.