Looking Pale Means Bad Luck—It's True!

In the past, novels often depicted a person's appearance using the phrase "face like the color of earth" to suggest impending misfortune. Is there any truth to this in reality? What does it actually mean?

Indeed, such occurrences do happen in real life, though they are not simply attributed to a single environmental factor. A person's complexion is linked to their vital energy and blood. When these are robust, the internal organs are balanced, and there is harmony between yin and yang. Each of the five internal organs corresponds to specific energies, which all interact. If any part of this system falters, it disrupts the body's functions, leading to an imbalance in vital energy and blood. When such an imbalance happens, the energy diminishes, and the complexion appears grayish.

In facial analysis, a complexion that appears earth-colored, gray, or dull indicates poor circulation of vital energy and blood within the body. This stagnation can result from two main scenarios: poor lifestyle habits causing a deficiency in vital energy and blood, or significant emotional fluctuations—whether due to external circumstances or internal turmoil—that damage the internal energy.

When internal energy is weakened, the first signs are a decline in the strength of the internal organs, which then affects mental clarity and causes confusion. Under these conditions, whether at work or in business, mistakes are more likely, leading to errors one would normally avoid. This indicates a downturn in fortune, with potential effects lasting from six months to a year. If adjustments are made within this time, improvements may occur; if not, continued misfortune is likely.

In addition to an earth-like complexion, there is also the "vegetable-like" complexion characterized by a bluish hue. This bluish tint represents an early stage of stagnation and signals a more severe issue. When the complexion turns bluish, it indicates prolonged energy blockage, which is a sign of illness and suggests that the organs may be compromised. If it progresses to an even darker shade, it implies that the internal organs have incurred damage and the body's energy is in chaos.

One may wish for a smooth and prosperous life, but indulgence in poor daily habits can disrupt internal energy balance, leading to self-sabotage, no matter how favorable external conditions may seem.