What Does "Elephant Eye" Mean in Physiognomy?

In the study of physiognomy, there’s a saying: "Of the ten parts of the face, seven are the eyes," highlighting the eyes as the face’s most important feature. Through the eyes, one can read a person's vitality, character, courage, wealth, and health. Ideal eyes show a crisp contrast between the whites and the pupils, with a gaze that is subtle yet deep, and clear rather than dull. In classical physiognomy, eye shapes were categorized and often likened to animals—such as dragon eyes, turtle eyes, lion eyes, and sparrow eyes—to assess a person's temperament and fortune. Here, we introduce a favorable eye shape—elephant eyes.

I. Characteristics of Elephant Eyes

Elephant eyes are slender and refined, with multiple folds on the upper eyelid (more than three), slightly bulging eye sockets, and a tendency to narrow into a slit so the pupils are almost invisible.

II. Personality Traits of People with Elephant Eyes

People with elephant eyes are open-minded and level-headed in how they handle matters. They are modest, keep their thoughts to themselves, and have notable depth of character. They are strategic planners, suited to advising those in power, and can achieve wealth on their own. However, they can sometimes be overly cautious and noncommittal, often playing the agreeable, good-natured type, which makes them susceptible to being led or manipulated. Even so, they tend to live steady lives without too many ups and downs. Women with elephant eyes are intelligent, witty, and well connected.

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