Analyzing Liu Heng's Face: Balancing the Three Parts, Five Features, and Six Palaces

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The essence of life revolves around our relationships, as they form the foundation of existence, while the heart serves as the eternal basis. Wealth and fortune may be fleeting, yet striving to be a good person is a lifelong endeavor. In matters of benevolence, surpass your instructors; in matters of righteousness, do not be constrained by etiquette. The study of facial features is grounded in bone structure, with the five senses taking center stage, summarizing an individual's life in terms of wealth, honor, decline, fortune, and misfortune. As the saying goes, "the face mirrors the heart," showing the connection between heart and face. While learning about facial features may be easy, mastering the art is challenging. It is only through studying and learning from the wisdom and experiences of our ancestors that we can achieve self-realization and pass on the wisdom of traditional Chinese culture—Liu Heng.

A good head isn't as important as a good face, and a good face isn't as significant as a good body.

Note by Liu Heng: The shape of the head might align with the principles of facial features, but it is less important than the proper arrangement of the five senses. A well-proportioned body holds more significance than having a large head with a small body; even if someone has attractive facial features, disproportionate body proportions make a high destiny unlikely. If the skull is well-formed but the facial features lack balance, success will remain difficult to achieve.

First, harmony in the three divisions, and alignment of the five senses and six palaces.

Note by Liu Heng: The three divisions refer to the upper, middle, and lower sections of the face: the upper part includes the forehead, hairline, and eyes; the middle part encompasses the nose and cheekbones; and the lower part consists of the jaw and chin. The upper portion should be flat and full like a wall, the middle should feature a prominent and straight nose with rounded cheekbones to protect it, while the lower portion should have a well-formed jaw and a strong chin. The five senses include the eyes, ears, nose, eyebrows, and mouth. The two sides of the forehead, the cheekbones, and the jaws form the six palaces. When the five senses are balanced and the six palaces are aligned, it determines a basic destiny.

Lovely eyebrows and elongated eyes denote wealth and nobility; vivid colors and clear impressions pave the way to success.

Note by Liu Heng: "A scholar possesses a pair of beautiful eyebrows, and a successful candidate has a pair of long eyes." Attractive eyebrows suggest intelligence and a talent for learning, while bright, long, and expressive eyes imply high aspirations and wisdom. Individuals with slender eyes and long eyebrows are likely to achieve success and prosperity.

Lips that resemble they hold a treasure imply wealth; watch for vertical lines on the lips.

Note by Liu Heng: Full and moist lips, resembling the character "四" (four), indicate a life of abundance. Conversely, thin and small lips, shaped like they blow fire, with numerous lines at the corners, signify a challenging life marked by hardship and poverty.

Deep lines at the mouth's corners lead to hardship; joined eyebrows may bring obstacles.

Note by Liu Heng: Lines extending from the cheekbones to the mouth corners suggest loyalty and righteousness. If these lines are shallow and enter the mouth, it indicates a self-serving person who forgets loyalty for personal gain, leading to unfavorable fortune due to poor character. The eyebrows represent the siblings' palace, and if they converge at the forehead's center, it implies a narrow demeanor, signaling a person prone to injustice and stubbornness, resulting in a challenging life.

Goat-like eyes and snake-like eyes suggest toxicity; extended eyebrow hairs indicate longevity.

Note by Liu Heng: Individuals with goat-like eyes tend to be cold and indifferent, while those with snake-like eyes exhibit cunning and malice, making them unapproachable. If eyebrow hairs grow long after middle age, it signifies eventual longevity.

Hollow areas under the eyes point to children's issues; a tilted or sunken forehead may harm parents.

Note by Liu Heng: The area beneath the eyes, known in facial analysis as "three yin and three yang" or "male and female palaces," represents the children's palace. If network-like lines, "井" (well) patterns, or excess flesh appear here, it indicates difficulties concerning children. The forehead symbolizes the parents' area; if it's tilted, low, or sunken, it suggests potential harm to the parents.