Rectangular Shape
Much like square-shaped faces, people with this shape also make skilled leaders. Since a rectangular shape is often considered strong, it also reflects in the traits of those who bear this face shape. If you meet a person with a rectangle face, a broad forehead, high cheekbones, and sharp jaws, they are highly likely to have powerful leadership skills and be stronger than people with a narrow face.
Rectangular-shaped faces are often compared to long faces. And while long faces have the same skillset and leadership qualities, the former makes for stronger and more effective leaders. You may notice that CEOs with rectangular faces tend to be more powerful and often drive their company towards commercial and financial success.
Like people with diamond-shaped faces, a major negative trait of those with rectangular faces is that they can be short-tempered and quickly aggressive. In extreme cases, these individuals may need anger management classes. On the plus side, they are great thinkers and often think with logic instead of emotions and instinct,
but they are prone to overthinking and self-inflicted stress, which can ruin their decisions or plans.
Triangle Shape
A triangle shape is also often referred to as a pearl-shaped face. It is characterized by a wide jawline and a narrow forehead. The chin is usually flared out and quite dominant compared to other facial features. People with this face shape often want to lead others and be in charge, which makes them superb business managers or company owners. If the forehead is too narrow, this reflects their unending urge to be in charge. They can go to any length to prove their leadership abilities and take control. Party planning and event managing are ideal career choices for them. Overall, this need to control and manage stems from their desire to succeed, which helps them reach their goals sooner and earn money through hard, honest work. A triangle-shaped face is often referred to as a “fire face” in traditional Chinese face reading.
Common Attributes of a Triangle Face
· Bright and Illuminating: These people spread joy and laughter around them, enhancing their capacity to attract others and build friendships. As soon as they enter any room, it lights
up. This illuminating quality means they can convince people to agree with them and change their mindset with relative ease. It can be quite beneficial in certain settings, such as a PR or a sales job.
· Forgiving: They are too joyful and driven to hold grudges and believe that humans make mistakes. According to them, everyone should be given a second chance.
· Sociable and Networking Skills: Out in the working world, people with triangular faces make contacts easily, which is beneficial for their career and professional development. Since they can lead a team and are able to motivate others, they make excellent motivational speakers and presenters. They always seek an audience to showcase their skills and feel important.
· Short Temper: Triangle-shaped people get angry easily.
Although they are highly driven and talented, their short temperament can get in the way and spoil valuable opportunities. In intense situations, these people may get distracted from their goals and see their success delayed due to their quick and vehement temper.
Individuals with a triangular face shape are highly extroverted can make friends without pretense. They are fun to be around and exude happiness and positive vibes. They shine brightly and want others to shine as well, which explains their inspiring and motivating nature.
Understanding the Twelve Houses – One of the
Prominent Jargons of Mien Shiang
Also known as the Twelve Palaces or Twelve Sections, the Twelve Houses refer to the twelve basic ways of reading faces. The number twelve is significant in face reading because ancient Chinese physiognomy books established twelve sections of the human face.
The location of these twelve houses aligns with the individual’s fortune. In parallel, other factors believed to influence the face pertain to these twelve houses’ arrangement, shape, gloss, and color.
1. Life House
Location: Between the eyebrows and above the nose.
What it represents: The individual’s fortune throughout his journey.
What it suggests: If the line is thick and is devoid of any fine lines, pits, and moles, it means that the individual will be blessed with wealth and success in their later years.
2. Sibling House
Location: At the eyebrows
What it represents: The relationship one has with their siblings, friends, and close acquaintances. The right eyebrow stands for their relationship with their sisters, and the left eyebrow suggests their relationship with their brothers.
What it suggests: If the individual has thick and smooth eyebrows, they have an extended circle of trustworthy friends. On the other hand, if someone has messy eyebrows, it means that their friends are vile.
3. Wealth House
Location: At the apex and wings of the nose.
What it represents: How a person will perform in their professional career and how much wealth they will amass.
What it suggests: If the wings and apex of one’s nose are bright and full, it could indicate good opportunities coming their way. In contrast, a person who has an apex with a mole might struggle in their career and lack opportunities for a prolonged period, but if the apex appears
bloodshot or harbors pimples, it could indicate unexpected financial losses.
4. Health House
Location: Bridge of the nose.
What it represents: An individual’s state of health and the quality of their physical attributes.
What it suggests: If the bridge of the nose is glossy and without any scars, breakage, lines, pit, or mole, it indicates fortunate health and happiness.
5. Marriage House
Location: Corner of the eye.
What it represents: The health of a relationship or a marriage.
What it suggests: If the corner of your eye is glossy and full, it indicates a healthy relationship and a long marriage. If it is sinking or has moles, it could predict a tortuous relationship. While a dark left corner for a woman means that her spouse is having an affair or is partaking in extra-marital indulgences, her dark right usually means that she is facing obstacles in her marriage.
6. Children’s House
Location: Below the eyes.
What it represents: The health, occurrences, and information related to your children.
What it suggests: If your eyes have bags under them or if the skin is sinking, this may indicate that you have no children. If the area and skin under your eyes are plump, it indicates that you will be or are already blessed with kids. But it shouldn’t be overly plump as it could predict unfavorable outcomes. If the under-eye area is filled with wrinkles or has moles, it means that you worry too much about your children’s well-being and future. In men, the left of the Children’s House indicates sons, whereas the right side suggests daughters.
7. Career House
Location: Middle of the forehead.
What it represents: Your position in your workplace and career.
What it suggests: If the Career House is slightly raised and goes up to your nose, it indicates that you will perform well at work and excel
in your career, but if it has wrinkles, pits, lines, or moles, it could mean potential issues with your professional life, such as getting fired, job loss, or prolonged unemployment. Chiang Kai-shek, a renowned Chinese historical political figure, has the desired Career House.
8. Traveling House
Location: At the sideburns.
What it represents: Your travel journey, opportunities, and travel fortune.
What it suggests: If your sideburns have wrinkles, pits, lines, or moles, it means that there could be potential issues with your upcoming travel plans. So, it is advised to stay at home and avoid unnecessary travel. On the other hand, if they are glossy and plump, you are safe to travel and await enriching trips in the future.
9. Assistant House
Location: On each side of the chin.
What it represents: The amount of help you get from your subordinates, spouse, or assistants, and how competent they are.
What it suggests: If the sides of your chin are straight and smooth, it indicates that your subordinates are helpful and will guide you throughout the journey. But if they are sunken, it could mean that your aids are not competent enough to help you in your work. It could also mean that they are dishonest and that you should not entirely trust them.
10. Parents House
Location: Above the starting point of the eyebrow.
What it represents: Your parents. The right eyebrow point represents your mother, and the left eyebrow point represents your father.
What it suggests: If the starting point of your eyebrows is glossy, plump, and smooth, it indicates the longevity and health of your parents. But if it is brazen, rough, or has a mole or a pit, it could considerably affect these two aspects. In this case, make sure that you keep good track of your parents’ health.
11. Property House
Location: At the upper eyelid.
What it represents: A person’s property, inheritance, residence, dwelling, and family love.
What it suggests: The Property House is apparent when the upper eyelid is raised, particularly the spot furthest away from the eyebrow.
In this case, the child finds it easier to inherit ancestral property, and it is often given to them without asking. However, if the eyebrow is too close to the upper eyelid, or if you notice that someone has a sunken eye socket, it typically means that they will face an issue in inheriting their ancestral property.
12. Fortune and Emotion House
Location: Above the eyebrow bend and at the sides of the Career House.
What it represents: Fortune, emotional health, and mental health.
What it suggests: If the Fortune and Emotion House is plump, it means that you are optimistic and at peace with yourself. But if it is sunken, it could indicate a negative mindset and pessimistic nature.
It could also mean that you lack self-confidence. Finally, if the Fortune and Emotion House is a dark color, the person might suffer soon due to their bad luck.
Ancient Chinese face reading also followed another method for reading faces and marking their attributes, namely with the sections of Heaven, Human, and Earth. The area spanning from the forehead to the point of the upper eyebrows is known as Heaven, the middle part between the upper eyebrows and the tip of the nose is called Human, and the last section of the face, below the nose down to the chin, is called Earth. Heaven is associated with one’s early years or youth. Human is associated with an individual’s middle years, and Earth is associated with their old age. If you notice any scars, discoloration, or scabs in any particular section, it can relate to issues in the person’s life during that relevant period. For example, if you witness discoloration near a person’s chin area, it means that the person may suffer in their old age.
If the marks are temporary, this indicates that the person will suffer temporarily and overcome the hardship once the difficult phase is over. So, before you read a person’s face through their mark, ask whether the spot is a temporary bruise or a permanent birthmark.
Even if there is a speck of light on someone’s face, it could still mean something. Generally, any form of discoloration or divination relates to the intuition of the face reader.
According to the ancient Chinese face reading tradition, these three areas depict the following attributes:
1. Heaven
This section is located between the hairline and the tip of the upper eyebrow, representing a person’s childhood and their fate during their early years.
Positive aspects: If the area is free of spots, marks, bumps, scars, discoloration, or any other apparent flaw, it means that the person has had a happy childhood and a good start in life. It denotes a healthy relationship with their parents, friends, and peers. Also, the person was blessed with remarkable education, values, and a healthy lifestyle.
Negative aspects: On the contrary, if the person shows scars, bumps, lines, or discoloration within the Heaven section, it could mean that they have had a troubled or traumatic childhood, which
could also affect their later life stages. While a wide forehead is generally preferable, it is not entirely desirable for women as it could foretell poor relationships. If the disfigurement is noted on the right side, it is harmful to women. In contrast, a left-side disfigurement is undesirable for men. Most people have lines on their forehead, which suggests a person’s major traits, while some lines indicate luck; others stand for hardships and misfortune.
2. Human
The middle section of a person’s face indicates their traits and fate during adulthood.
Positive aspects: If the area is free of spots, marks, bumps, scars, discoloration, or any other apparent flaw, it means that the person will be productive, happy, and is promised a great career. They will be blessed with a desirable professional life and excel to reach success. It also means that they will enjoy happy and stable relationships.
Negative aspects: On the contrary, if the person has scars, bumps, lines, or discoloration within the Human section, it could mean that they might face a blockage in their love life and career. They can see their success delayed or even lose their jobs. Their relationship could be affected due to an unexpected breakup or failed marriage.
Besides the scars and coloration, the Human section’s length and size also matter; if it is longer than the other two sections, it means that the person is determined and driven to fulfill their goals. It also portrays a self-disciplined personality and character.
3. Earth
The bottom section of the face, traditionally referred to as the Earth section, spans from the bottom of the nose to the chin’s end.
Positive aspects: If the area is free of spots, marks, bumps, scars, discoloration, or any other apparent flaw, it means that the person will have a fulfilling old age with stable, long-term relationships and loving kids. It also indicates a successful career and a comfortable retirement life. At the same time, it could also mean that they are blessed with good health despite advanced age.
Negative aspects: On the contrary, if the person has scars, bumps, lines, or discoloration within the Earth section, it could mean that
they might have an unhappy old age. They might either suffer from poor health or undergo unexpected loss, leaving them lonely in their later years.
This method of reading a face is the easiest and most accessible and can predict a person’s life throughout different stages. If you quickly want to read someone and warn them of any possible negative occurring, this may help them take the necessary actions and turn the situation around. If any among these three divisions seems more compressed than others, it signifies that the person has had or will endure a challenging life during that period. For example, if their forehead (Heaven section) is smaller than the Human or Earth section, they experienced a difficult childhood.
Another detailed way of reading someone’s face in traditional Chinese philosophy is by dividing the face into thirteen sub-sections, starting from the bottom of the hairline to the chin’s lower tip. Unlike the Twelve Houses explained above, these thirteen divisions are more specific in terms of location and alignment. The divisions begin from the top of the forehead and stretch down to the chin, spreading across horizontally over the length of one’s face.
The three main sections (Heaven, Human, and Earth) are further divided into 13 sections. Here is a detailed breakdown of each: 1. Tien Chung
Location: Directly below the hairline, the first point – in the Heaven section.
What it suggests: Since it is located in the Heaven section, it represents a person’s life during childhood. If it is free of scabs, discoloration, or any other marks, it indicates that the person has had or will have a happy and healthy childhood. At the same time, they will enjoy fulfilling relationships with their parents, teachers, friends, and acquaintances, not only in their childhood but also in a similarly joyous experience throughout their youth. But if there are any marks or spots in that specific area, it could indicate a painful childhood full of hardship and suffering. If you notice dark marks or veins in that area, it could mean that the person might have suffered from a serious accident. You should also warn the person of a sudden loss, which could be either financial or pertain to a personal relationship. If it’s a widow’s peak, this could signify that their father might pass away before their mother.
2. Tien Ting
Location: Below Tien Chung, in the middle of the forehead – in the Heaven section.
What it suggests: This mostly relates to family relationships, particularly with the mother and father. If the spot is marked or colored, it could point to negative circumstances in their personal relationships. Also, a mark in this spot indicates dishonesty and instantly reveals that a person is not speaking the truth.
3. Ssu K’ung
Location: Just above the center of the eyebrows – in the Heaven section.
What it suggests: It represents an individual’s fortune and career. No discoloration or an even complexion means that the person shouldn’t worry about their career. They are bound to succeed professionally.
If you notice any discoloration or spot at this point, it could indicate an obstacle in the individual’s career. It might be temporary or permanent, depending on the person’s situation and history of discoloration (resulting from an accident or acne scars).
4. Chung Cheng
Location: Around the center of the eyebrows – in the Heaven section.
What it suggests: If this area harbors a mark, spot, or any form of discoloration, it indicates bad luck. The person is either indecisive or unable to work hard to achieve their goals. It can also imply a person’s inability to enhance their personal image, which can hinder their life plans and future goals. If the spot is dented, this may be the sign of below-average intellect and poor assessment skills. Lastly, any spot, mark, or bump means an uneventful social life and the inability to make new friends; the person will hardly have any friends or meet any in the future. But if the spot is clear and smooth, it indicates that they will make wise decisions, act on their plans, work hard to achieve their goals, and have a gratifying social life.