Facial Dimples Don’t Guarantee a Good Life
As Lin Junjie’s song "Little Dimple" gains popularity, hearing younger people casually hum a few bars and nail the tune inevitably makes me think about how dimples also figure into physiognomy. There’s a well-known but unscientific saying about dimples: "People with dimples are heavy drinkers." That claim is plainly baseless. In reality, people with dimples don’t necessarily have a high tolerance for alcohol.
Of course, not everyone has dimples. From a scientific standpoint, they’re largely the result of genetics. So beyond the drinking myth, what impact do dimples have on those whose smiles reveal them? Today, Master Yan Yida offers the following fortune-reading summary for friends with dimples.
Cheek dimples: Cute and easily loved by elders
People with dimples are often adored by the older generation. Their smiles are especially endearing. To elders, they can feel like beloved children—innocent and lively—so they’re cherished. Being cared for and protected by elders brings a special kind of happiness, giving many dimpled folks a joyful start in life.
Cheek dimples: Good luck with the opposite sex, prone to romantic troubles
People with dimples tend to attract the opposite sex, but that can also mean more ups and downs in their love lives, with a higher chance of messy relationships. In many Eastern cultures, cheek dimples are seen as a lovely embellishment, while in the West they’re viewed as a mark of feminine charm. Those with dimples often come across as playful, cute, and upbeat. Many people even opt for dimple-creation surgery for this reason, and dimpled beauties continue to be widely admired.
Cheek dimples: Temperament may be challenging, prone to arguments
People with dimples are said to be more prone to arguing, which can lead to ongoing interpersonal issues. If the dimples sit outside the nasolabial folds, it points to a tendency to quarrel with outsiders; if they fall within the nasolabial folds, it suggests a propensity to argue with family members—especially among younger women.
Cheek dimples: Poor fortune in old age; do good deeds to accumulate blessings
From a physiognomy standpoint, facial dimples are considered inauspicious and not a sign of an easy fate. Such individuals may be well regarded in youth, but in later years (after about age forty-nine) they’re thought to face misfortune and decline. Therefore, it’s wise for those with dimples to do good deeds and accumulate blessings, or engage in spiritual practice, to help ensure a smoother old age.
Master Yan Yida believes that what’s natural is always best—whether it’s your hair or any facial feature—so there’s no need for excessive embellishment. People with dimples possess a beauty granted by nature. Even if physiognomy suggests their luck may not be ideal, a person’s destiny depends 80% on their own efforts. "Fate, luck, and feng shui": as long as fate is good, luck is good, and feng shui is good, everything can turn around.