Understanding Fate Through Facial Features

“Judging a person by their appearance” may sound one-sided, but many consider it quite reasonable. Your face—its features and expressions—is believed to reveal character and destiny. Below is a concise look at various facial features that you may find helpful.

Ears

Well-formed, prominent ears suggest a person of considerable reputation. Ears that hang to the shoulders signify immense wealth. Ears as fair in color as the face point to widespread fame. Ears shaped like chess pieces indicate strategic thinking. Dark, petal-like ears suggest family discord and misfortune. Paper-thin ears imply the death of a spouse. A rosy ear rim points to a delicate nature. Ears as thin as paper also suggest poverty. Mouse-like ears indicate an early death brought on by hardship. Ill-defined ear shapes suggest an insignificant family legacy. Ears adorned with dangling pearls point to self-sufficiency. Thin, insubstantial ears suggest a short life. Wide ear canals signal intelligence and openness. Well-defined ear contours suggest longevity.

Brows

High, elegant brows indicate authority and wealth. Long, drooping brows suggest longevity. Lush brows point to ease in gaining official positions. Brows that meet in the middle suggest an early death. Bow-shaped brows indicate a kind nature. Crescent-shaped brows suggest exceptional intelligence. Thick brows imply indulgence and lack of restraint. Curved brows hint at lustful tendencies. Long brows extending beyond the eyes signal loyalty and prosperity. Short brows suggest a solitary nature. Slanted brows point to family discord. Thin brows indicate a person who is either unworthy or wealthy. Brows extending into the hairline suggest intelligence. Bushy brows suggest many children. Overlapping brows indicate eyes that admire and complement one another.

Yintang (the space between the eyebrows)

A bright Yintang indicates exceptional talent. A wide Yintang suggests great power. A clear Yintang points to frequent good fortune. A prominent Yintang suggests a fondness for Zen Buddhism. A shining Yintang indicates a connection to the divine. A darkened Yintang suggests indulgence in wine and lust. A bright Yintang also indicates happiness with partners. A dark Yintang warns of impending misfortune.

Root of the Nose

A well-defined, prominent nose root suggests freedom from disaster and illness. A tall, upright root points to scholarly achievement. A bright, radiant root indicates the five blessings. A harmonious root suggests longevity and resilience against calamity. A low, sunken root indicates chronic illness. A sharp, slanted root suggests lifelong misfortune.

Eyes

Long, beautiful eyes suggest closeness to royalty. Carp-like eyes indicate wealth. Large, bright eyes suggest success in agriculture. Outer corners that appear broken point to financial ruin. Eyes showing the whites suggest defeat in battle. Phoenix-like eyes indicate high official status. Eyes with two sharp angles suggest a malicious nature. Long, expressive eyes signal agricultural prosperity. Bulging eyes indicate a short life. Red streaks in the eyes suggest legal troubles. Fierce eyes indicate a strong following. Sheep-like eyes suggest family conflict. Bee-like eyes indicate a lonely death. Snake-like eyes suggest treachery. Eyes that droop at the corners indicate marital separation. Red eyes with golden pupils suggest disregard for family.

Cheekbones

High cheekbones indicate power and authority. Prominent cheekbones suggest a strong following. A single high cheekbone indicates failure in midlife. A face lacking visible cheekbones suggests a lack of strength. High cheekbones with a sunken nose indicate mixed gains and losses. A high nose paired with prominent cheekbones suggests many supporters. In women, high cheekbones indicate usurping a husband’s power. Peak-like high cheekbones suggest the ruin of three husbands. Greenish cheeks indicate family disputes. White cheeks suggest protection from misfortune.

Nose

A nose like a truncated tube indicates abundant wealth. An overly exposed, prominent nose suggests a short life. An eagle-beak nose indicates someone who takes advantage of others. A nose with three curves suggests loneliness and ruin. A nose with three depressions indicates family discord. A straight, well-defined nose suggests external wealth. A prominent nose indicates unmatched riches. A red nose tip suggests travels east and west. A bony nose points to a hard life. A nose with drooping flesh suggests greed and lack of restraint. A round, full nose indicates ample food and clothing. A thin, pointed nose suggests poverty and weakness. A nose that rises toward the heavens indicates widespread fame. A nose without a defined bridge suggests a short life. An exposed nose suggests dying far from home. A pointed, slanted nose suggests hidden worries.

Philtrum

A long, deep philtrum indicates lasting prosperity for descendants. A short philtrum suggests too few offspring. A thick, high philtrum indicates a short lifespan. A wide, flat philtrum suggests difficulty in raising children successfully.

Jawline

A clear jawline indicates wealth and authority. A short, pointed jawline suggests poverty and early death. A long jawline points to steady fortune and longevity. A very short jawline suggests certain starvation. A broken jawline indicates scarcity. A rounded, long jawline suggests ample food and clothing.

Mouth

Mouth corners curved like a bow indicate high official status. A mouth shaped like a red pill suggests immunity to hunger and cold. A tightly closed mouth suggests low status. A mouth shaped like a flamethrower’s nozzle indicates solitary hardship in hunger and cold. A tightly curled mouth suggests a cheerful yet solitary life. A mouth with dragon-like flares and a phoenix-like form indicates unreliability. A wide mouth with thin lips suggests a love of music. Purple-edged lips indicate greed and misfortune. An open mouth with visible teeth suggests a lack of cunning. A mouth that speaks with reason indicates wealth and prosperity.

Lips

Flat lips indicate extreme hunger. Chicken-liver–colored lips suggest lifelong poverty. Dark lips indicate death from starvation. Bright red lips suggest natural abundance without seeking it. Sunken, cracked lips indicate a lowly status. Irregularly shaped lips suggest difficulty communicating.

Teeth

Teeth as white as jade indicate a joyful disposition. Wealth and sustenance arrive without hard toil. Coin-silver teeth suggest nobility. Pomegranate-like teeth indicate wealth sought from others. Dragon-like teeth suggest noble offspring. Teeth with visible gums indicate frequent losses. Large, dense teeth indicate unmatched wealth. Sparse teeth suggest limited resources. Thirty teeth indicate sufficient food and clothing. Fewer than thirty suggest a short life. More than thirty indicate steady wealth. Thirty-six or more suggest high-ranking officials or nobles.

Tongue

A large tongue in a small mouth indicates difficulty communicating. A small tongue in a large mouth indicates quick, sharp speech. A short, thick tongue suggests foolishness and laziness. A small, long tongue indicates success in official posts. A long tongue that extends like a snake suggests harmful indulgence. A tongue without texture indicates an ordinary partner. A tongue with distinct patterns suggests potential for high office.

Hair and Beard

Long, sparse hair indicates intelligence and wealth. Short, coarse hair suggests strength and hardship. Messy sideburns signal worries that linger into old age. Yellowed, scorched hair suggests either poverty or early death. Hair that reaches the waist indicates abundant wealth. A well-groomed beard suggests eventual fame. A tongue without texture indicates an ordinary partner. A sparse beard indicates endless struggles.