Liu Heng's Analysis of Facial Features: "Sunken Heavenly Warehouse, Ancestral Estate in Ruins"

In the world, both good and evil exist. When interacting with others, there are three types of beneficial friends—those who are straightforward, understanding, and knowledgeable—and three types of harmful friends—a deceitful friend, an overly agreeable friend, and a flattering friend. A noble person values kindness towards others; however, if kindness is given blindly, it turns into foolishness. We must practice wise kindness. "Carefully considering every mistake and reflecting on every challenge" highlights how people's hearts can be unpredictable, prompting us to remain cautious. Teacher Liu Heng suggests that when dealing with petty individuals, we should either stick to our principles or distance ourselves, reflecting Confucius's teaching of "repaying kindness with kindness and confronting hostility with integrity." We should strive to be loyal, forgiving, upright, just, and respectful.

The Collapse of Ancestral Heritage

Note by Liu Heng: The "Heavenly Storehouse" refers to the forehead, also known as the "Heavenly Court." A sunken and narrow forehead suggests difficulties in maintaining ancestral heritage. A narrow and pointed forehead often signals greed, leading inevitably to poverty. Even if someone is wealthy now, they may eventually fall because greed focuses on immediate gains and instant gratification—traits akin to those found in animals. The ability to delay gratification is uniquely human. By overcoming greed and embracing a long-term view, the eventual rewards will be much greater.

Pointed Jaw: Wealth Turns to Dust

Note by Liu Heng: The "pointed jaw" refers to the lower part of the face, encompassing the cheekbones and chin. Sharp, thin cheekbones with little flesh suggest a person who lacks credibility, consistency, and loyalty. These traits can inevitably lead to bankruptcy, with vast wealth turning to dust.

Wide Forehead and Pointed Chin: Signs of Adversity and Early Hardship

Note by Liu Heng: A wide forehead, thin cheekbones, and a pointed chin, commonly known as an inverted triangle face, indicate a tendency to overthink and lack resilience. Such individuals can enjoy good fortune but struggle to endure hardships. When faced with challenges, they often retreat, leading to early struggles or difficulties in entrepreneurship. They may achieve some success in middle age, but due to thin cheekbones and a pointed chin, they may lack close family connections and face loneliness in their later years.

Short Upper Body and Long Lower Body: Indicators of Adversity and Lifelong Instability

Note by Liu Heng: The upper body represents vision and responsibility, while the lower body represents thought and action. A short upper body suggests a narrow perspective and an inability to grasp life's direction, resulting in misjudgments in business and poor career choices, along with a lack of commitment and loyalty. A long lower body indicates good thinking and action, but often results in efforts yielding little success, leading to an unstable life and frequent changes in profession.

Faded Appearance and Dull Complexion: Signs of Failure

Note by Liu Heng: A faded appearance, resembling dust, suggests a face that looks as though it is covered in dirt—a sign of liver and gallbladder issues. When the gallbladder's energy cannot rise, the face appears dull and lacks luster, resembling mud. This indicates potential failure in entrepreneurship and bankruptcy.

Exposed Nose: Lack of Resources and Timidity

Note by Liu Heng: The "exposed nose" refers to visible nostrils and a low nose bridge, suggesting a lack of accomplishments. If the nostrils are visible when looking straight ahead and the nose wings are thin, it indicates a life without savings, often living beyond one's means. Insufficient gallbladder energy results in timidity and indecisiveness, leading to a household without even enough food for a single night.

Thin and Transparent Ears: Loss of Family Wealth

Note by Liu Heng: The kidneys are associated with the ears, which influence memory and accumulation. Thin, small ears that appear translucent indicate a lack of inherent wisdom. Even if there is ancestral property, without the wisdom to develop and manage it, the wealth may gradually deplete.