Which Facial Moles Are Believed to Indicate Wealth?

Some patterns are discovered through observation, while others arise from reflecting on everyday life. Take the book I Ching, for example. Tradition holds that it originated in ancient times, when shepherds summarized and generalized the phenomena they encountered day to day. Later, figures such as King Wen of Zhou developed it into the I Ching we know today. It is said that in its earliest form there were no hexagrams—only brief texts. Keen observers are always good at distilling what they see. Just yesterday, a junior of mine shared a recent observation with me: people with moles in certain areas often signal wealth or prosperity. Based on his observations and my own research, I find this quite reasonable and accurate. I’d like to share it here. If you’re interested, compare it with the people around you to see whether it holds true.

Generally speaking, from a metaphysical perspective, the four cardinal points symbolize nobility. What are the four cardinal points? They are Zi (Rat), Wu (Horse), Mao (Rabbit), and You (Rooster), representing the upright energy of heaven and earth. The four storage points, by contrast, symbolize wealth. What are the four storage points? They are Chen (Dragon), Xu (Dog), Chou (Ox), and Wei (Goat). The moles discussed here relate to the Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei positions. Now, referring to physiognomy, where are these positions located? They correspond to the four corners of our facial features. Specifically:

1. Moles within the Heavenly Store (Tian Cang) area in the diagram—left and right Heavenly Stores—correspond to the Chen and Wei positions. The most auspicious are flesh-colored moles: raised, skin-toned, hairless, and not black. These indicate wealth and suggest the person will accumulate money. For women, this is considered even more favorable, often bringing prosperity to the husband and children.

2. Moles within the Earth Store (Di Ku) area in the diagram—left and right Earth Stores—also indicate wealth, suggesting an affluent person with substantial, tangible assets throughout life. Among the Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei positions, these correspond to Chou and Xu. In women, moles here are said to have an even stronger effect: preserving wealth, benefiting the husband, and bringing prosperity to the family. Even without conventional beauty, it does not affect their fortune as wealthy women.

3. Beyond these four positions, another area associated with wealth is the nose. A mole on or near the tip of the nose also signifies the ability to manage and retain wealth.

Of course, moles should not be viewed in isolation; physiognomy never relies on a single mark. Even so, the appearance of a mole usually carries its own meaning. Why do the above areas indicate wealth and great fortune? Because Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei belong to earth, the storage element. To be truly wealthy, one must have stores of wealth that can be counted; otherwise, one cannot be considered rich. This is inherent to Chen, Xu, Chou, and Wei. In the five elements, earth is linked with wealth, just as metal is linked with nobility, water with wisdom, wood with longevity, and fire with righteousness. If you look closely, you’ll find that many wealthy people have one or two visible moles, most of them flesh-colored. This is not a coincidence, nor are these moles meaningless. Everything that exists has its significance—another truth and principle.