Facial Features Associated with Financial Loss

The "wealth storehouse" refers to the capacity to hold and preserve wealth, while "empty" means there is none, or that what once existed has been completely depleted. If the wealth storehouse is empty and cannot retain resources, how can there be any usable wealth? From the perspective of physiognomy, people said to have an empty wealth storehouse often share several traits:

In physiognomy, six key areas are used to assess a person's wealth storehouse: the left and right temples, the upper eyelids on both eyes, and the nostrils.

1. Temples

The temples sit beyond the outer ends of the eyebrows and angle upward. Ideally, they are full and rounded without being overly prominent, and free of horizontal lines. If they are sunken or sharply slanted, this suggests limited wealth—an "empty" storehouse—and may also point to feeling unfulfilled in later life.

2. Upper Eyelids

In physiognomy, the upper eyelids correspond to property and should be full and proportionately spaced. If the spacing is too wide, wealth may be scattered and quickly depleted; if too narrow, it becomes difficult to accumulate wealth. If they are overly protruding, it can lead to financial leakage.

3. Nostrils

The nostrils flank the tip of the nose and should be fleshy, with the nostrils not exposed. A bit of inner space is fine, and it is preferable to have no black moles or horizontal lines on the outer sides of the nostrils. Moles here are thought to bring financial loss. If the nostrils are exposed or turned outward, it indicates difficulty retaining wealth and easy loss—another sign of emptiness.

Additionally, ancient texts state: "How can one know that a person cannot accumulate wealth? Just look at the lines that break the nose." In other words, if the nasolabial folds (sometimes called "law lines") extend upward and curve slightly into one or both sides of the nostrils, forming a fine, distinct line that seems to split the nostrils, it will be hard for that person to accumulate wealth, leading to a depleted wealth storehouse and difficulty saving money.

While exposed nostrils may indicate financial leakage, a thick, fleshy nose with a strong tip can offset some losses. In such cases, income tends to exceed expenses; even if there is some leakage, it is not a major concern. However, when all six areas are empty, it is difficult to have surplus wealth in youth and middle age—whether due to poor financial luck or repeated losses—and achieving success before fifty can be challenging, leading to a life of hard work.

Moles on any of the six areas are taken as signs of a depleted wealth storehouse and potential financial leakage. If multiple areas have moles, one should always save for a rainy day. In middle age, it is advisable to prioritize saving over various investments to avoid financial shortfalls.