What Nasolabial Folds Say About Your Career Prospects

The so-called “law lines” (nasolabial folds or “smile lines”) are the creases that run from the sides of the nose to the corners of the mouth. In physiognomy, these lines are used to divine a person’s prospects in property and relationships, offering clues about career, interests, and fortune. Generally, long, smoothly curved law lines are considered auspicious, while short, shallow, broken, or irregular ones are thought inauspicious. Here are the details:

• Typically, law lines become more pronounced after middle age. Some people, however, show clear law lines when they are young, which is said to suggest an early start in the workforce and significant challenges in youth. If a person still has no obvious law lines by middle age, it is often taken to mean they have not established a firm social standing, making later success harder to achieve.
• People with deep, long law lines tend to handle life and work with clarity and firm boundaries. They usually earn others’ trust and have a strong chance of success. They also value privacy and are cautious, making deep trust difficult. If the law lines extend too far around the mouth, it may indicate stubbornness and weak health, leading to less favorable later years.
• Those with short, faint, and unobtrusive law lines are thought to lack persistence and to quit halfway, and may be somewhat spendthrift. Still, they often feel younger than their years, and with focused effort their fortunes can improve.
• Broken law lines are associated with hardship from an early age and looser bonds with parents. Such individuals may have a weaker will and seldom form independent opinions. Even when building a career from scratch, they tend to meet many obstacles and find it hard to achieve success.
• While most people’s law lines start at the sides of the nose, some begin under the eyes. These individuals may be less adept socially and prefer freedom and adventure, which can lead to a solitary streak and a higher risk of accidents due to risk-taking.
• Law lines that curve from the sides of the nose toward the ears, especially when set far apart, point to a self-focused yet creative personality. These individuals may struggle with relationships and feel lonely, but they often have good prospects for career success.
• Symmetrical law lines suggest solid career prospects and a positive attitude toward work, often bringing greater achievements later in life. If these lines appear very early—such as before age 20—it may indicate weaker parental ties and career obstacles. Conversely, asymmetrical law lines may pose even greater challenges, making collaboration difficult and prompting frequent job changes, which hinder career development.
• Individuals with a broad, clear space between their law lines and the nose tend to have good taste and enjoy a well-appointed, fulfilling life.
• When law lines sit very close to the corners of the mouth, a person may seem disengaged, lack hobbies, and struggle with responsibility, suggesting a tendency toward financial hardship and limited social support. If the law lines curve into the corners of the mouth, the outlook is considered even worse, as neglecting work could lead to serious setbacks.
• Individuals with scars or indentations along their law lines are said to experience betrayal from others repeatedly, making work challenging and leading to frequent setbacks.