Understanding Facial Features: What is the "Capsized Boat Mouth"?

In physiognomy, the mouth is known as the "treasury official," serving as the gateway to the heart where judgments of reward and punishment are made, and where truths are distinguished. Generally, the mouth is said to govern a person's wealth and fortune, especially in later life, and also to reflect an individual's emotional nature, interests, demeanor, and earning potential. Ideally, a mouth should be straight, smooth, and well-defined; thick, red lips with upward-curving corners are considered perfect. A mouth that is wide when open and narrow when closed indicates a good treasury official. People with these traits are likely to enjoy a life filled with wealth, blessings, and longevity, while those with flaws must be carefully assessed before drawing any conclusions. The health of the lips can also indicate a person's overall health; beautiful lips are vibrant red, akin to cinnabar, signifying great fortune, while a purplish tint is acceptable and suggests a life of joy and abundance. Lips that appear ashen like chicken liver suggest old age poverty, whereas dark lips may foretell disaster and illness.

Let’s now introduce a mouth shape indicative of poverty—the "overturned boat mouth."

1. Characteristics of the Overturned Boat Mouth

This mouth features dark red lips with a high center and downward-drooping corners, resembling an overturned boat, contrasting the "upward crescent mouth." Similar to the bow-shaped mouth, the lips curve downward; however, while the bow-shaped mouth has corners bending down, the overturned boat mouth's corners droop like the stern of a capsized boat, often coupled with a helpless expression.

2. The Overturned Boat Mouth Signifies Poverty

According to a poem from the "Maya Divine Physiognomy," “The corners of the mouth resemble an overturned broken boat, and the two lips are joined by a color like beef. Those with this type of mouth frequently face adversity, leading a life of hardship, with no more needing to be said.” This indicates that individuals with an overturned boat mouth have indistinct corners, and their mouth shape looks like a damaged boat, with dark red lips resembling the color of beef. Such individuals are likely to become beggars, enduring tremendous hardship throughout life.

The overturned boat mouth is a notable facial feature to avoid. Those with this trait tend to be stubborn, narrow-minded, cunning, greedy, harsh, irritable, and unyielding. They often complain and have difficulty trusting others, making them hard to get along with. These individuals usually have a pessimistic outlook and, even with hard work, might still struggle with poverty and hardship, making them unsuitable for business.

Women with an overturned boat mouth often feel dissatisfied with their circumstances and lack the finesse to handle interpersonal situations smoothly, causing unhappiness for themselves and others. They may resort to gossiping and harbor jealousy towards others, complicating relationships. Over time, they could see their social circle shrink, leading to loneliness in old age. However, if they could find contentment in their lives, they might experience greater happiness.