Achieve Success in Family and Career with Lao Yi: Insights from 'The Divine Mirror of Ma Yi: The Ode of the Supernatural'
In our last issue, we explored "The Heavenly Court Soaring High, Promising Wealth for the Young." We noted that the forehead plays a significant role in early fortune, symbolizing the support of benefactors and one's learning and cognitive abilities. A well-proportioned forehead can lead to wealth and success. (You can click here to view the previous article.) In this issue, we will continue with "The Earth Pavilion Square and Round, Ensuring Late-Life Glory." As the name suggests, the Earth Pavilion refers to the chin, which is indicative of a person's fortune in their later years. Ideally, the chin should be "square and round," as a well-formed chin indicates a promising late-life fortune.
The Earth Pavilion is located at the lower part of the face and is responsible for late-life fortune, while also relating to one's land wealth and luck with subordinates.
From a physiognomy perspective, the Heavenly Court is positioned at the top, while the chin is at the bottom; the Heavenly Court signifies the heavens, and the Earth Pavilion represents the earth. The chin symbolizes an individual's foundation and base. "Earth" refers to land and property, so a broad and fleshy chin suggests that the person will enjoy stable land and property fortune. In contemporary terms, this "land and property" not only refers to having a secure home but also signifies employment in a large organization with a strong corporate background that offers support, leading to gradual career advancement. Conversely, if the chin is pointed and receding, it suggests a lack of workplace support and insufficient benefactor luck.
Regarding subordinate luck, "subordinates" refer to one's descendants. This aspect can be evaluated by examining the side profile of the chin. If it lacks substance, it indicates poor social relationships and weak support. Should there be financial dealings with others, there is a high risk of being deceived, resulting in situations where subordinates may betray their superiors, making one vulnerable to deceit and malicious intent. Therefore, it is crucial to be prudent in social interactions.
Individuals with a broad and fleshy chin typically display stability in character, thoughtfulness, and practicality. They are neither impulsive nor reckless. The Heavenly Court represents a person's intelligence and destiny, reflecting their capacity for strategizing and planning. On the other hand, the chin symbolizes one's ability to take action. Those with a broad chin possess perseverance and determination, striving to overcome obstacles. Such individuals are well-suited for practical industries, whereas those with a pointed and thin chin tend to exhibit fluctuating personalities and unstable work habits, making them more suitable for dynamic fields like art and entertainment.
Similarly, in the context of marriage, individuals with a pointed chin may find their family values easily challenged, so they need to foster more stability in their marital lives to counterbalance this.