Facial Features That Suggest Lasting Wealth

Human desires are endless, but our capacity for enjoyment is limited. Being able to take pleasure in life without worry is already a great blessing. Yet many people chase pleasure to excess, harming both body and mind, squandering their good fortune too early, and ultimately suffering loneliness and illness.

Material wealth is not inherently tied to good fortune; it depends on how much one can truly enjoy. In physiognomy, this is reflected in features considered favorable for wealth and support from family and society. An ideal face is slender but not gaunt, full but not flabby—well-proportioned rather than simply large or fleshy. With such balance, even modest means can bring great enjoyment without excessive toil.

To enjoy life continuously, one needs a steady, inexhaustible source. Those said to have lasting wealth are neither miserly nor reckless, and this is mirrored in balanced features—eyebrows and eyes that are neither prominent nor sunken, and a smooth forehead free of chaotic lines. The cheekbones need not be pronounced, but the nose and philtrum should be free of defects. In particular, when the forehead and the root of the nose connect in an open, clear way, it indicates a continuous flow of wealth.

In addition, when the three major facial areas and their positions are well-defined, one’s fortune improves. These three areas are: first, a forehead with a prominent blessing mound; second, a well-shaped mouth with aligned lines; and third, eyes that appear full. The placements should also suggest well-formed heaven and earth storehouses, with the hairline not overshadowing the eyebrows. Such a person is likely to possess both wealth and nobility.