PHYSIOGNOMY
Face Reading
Introduction
• Physiognomy - An ancient art & a modern scientific study of judging human character by facial features of face or form of body.
• Physiognomy is also referred to as Face Reading, Personology and Characterology that gives us an understanding of humanity and human nature.
• Internal Qualities shows external signsMan’s Brain
Cranial Nerves
Face Reading
Face Muscles
Features & Expressions
History
• Physiognomy originated in Greek culture and now since 5,000 years has developed both in eastern and western culture.
• In ancient India Physiognomy was called "Mukha Lakshana Shastra". i.e science of reading the face.
• Earlier face reading was done on the basis of animal face that suits the human face.
• Johann Kasper Lavator is considered as the father of physiognomy. Aristotle, Socrates, Plato and other propagated it far and wide.
Utility & Futility
UTILITY• One can achieve greater success in life through Face
Reading
– Improved relations with Friends and Acquaintances• Encouragement & Improvement
– Improved relations with Business Connections• Trustworthy & Decision making
– Improved relations among Family Members• Affection & Reliance
Utility & FutilityFUTILITY
• Face Reading will be difficult on face marred by accident or disease.
• Various features of the face represents various character of a person.
• Lack of proper knowledge may put our study of faces out of tune and wrongly interpreted.
• With knowledge of Face Reading one may become choosy with selection of people or a loner .
Expressions & FeaturesEXPRESSIONSThey are by-play of
muscular activity• Wrinkles on face• Lines on Forehead• Movement of Eyebrows • Smiling• Frowning• Crying• Staring• Frustration• Irritation• And many more…..
FEATURESThere are over 2,000 facial features Eyes – character Nose – ambition & courage Lips – communication, love &
affection Ears – leadership Forehead -learning style &
knowledge Chin - ethics Cheeks - happiness
Face Reading Technique
• TWO WAY TECHNIQUE
– Process – B L I S
– Analysis – S E F I
Face Reading Technique I
• Process – 4 Levels – B L I S
– First Level Analysis• Broad Features
– Shape of the Face, Forehead, Eyes, Nose, Lips & Ears
– Second Level Analysis• Land Mark Features
– Eyebrows, Chin, Hair Line
Face Reading Technique I
• Process – 4 Levels – B L I S
– Third Level Analysis• Indepth Features
– Nostrils, Eye Retina, Lines on face
– Fourth Level Analysis• Slim Features
– Moles, Profile, Quality of Hair
Face Appeal• Face is the mirror of one’s mind
• The outline of the face should be analytically observed
• Outline of the face denotes their temperament
• There are six types of face outline viz. Oval, Broad, Thin & Long, Round, Square, Pear Shaped
Face AppealOVAL FACE Enhances Beauty in woman Signifies refined tendency in man Friendly and Loving Strong Individuality Lacks driving ForceBROAD FACE Broadness of mind & Steadiness Tolerant and Benevolent Forgive & Forget Policy Laugh more-worry less
Face Appeal
LONG & THIN FACE• Tolerant • Stubborn• Hopeful• Harworking
ROUND FACE Jovial & Humorous Confident & Optimistic Enthusiastic Kind & Easy living formula
Face Appeal
SQUARE FACE• Determination• Action and Speed• Go-getter • Achiever
PEAR-SHAPED FACE Intellectual Creativity Artistic Brilliance Sensitive and compassionate Authors, Artists, Fine Arts……
Eyes & Emotions
• Eyes are the windows of one’s heart • They radiate qualities such as love,
amusement, sympathy & character• Eyebrows also plays a major role in the
process of face reading• There are six main types of eyes and eyebrows
Eyebrows
High Eyebrows-Superiority complex-Well Mannered
Thick Eyebrows-Practical & Realistic-Independent
Arched Eyebrows-Exaggerated-Loves surprises
Far off Eyebrows-Broad Mindedness-Easy-going & friendly
Joined Eyebrows-Vigilant & Alert-Critical
Low Eyebrows-Friendly & Popular-Comfortable
Eyes
DOWNWARD SLOPING EYES• Fault Finders & Nagging Behaviour• Good Assessor• Critical by Nature• Believes in ‘judging one integrity through
faults’
UPWARD TILTED EYES Easy to go with Non Critical Clear & Straightforward Believes that ‘All learn from mistakes’
EyesSPARKLING EYES • Fun-Living and Enthusiastic• Source of Inspiration• Benevolent Influences• Believes that ‘Life is full of happiness
and joyful color’
PLAIN EYES Apprehensive and worried Always Uncomfortable Difficult to lead a normal life Believes ‘Life is hazardous to live’
EyesLARGE IRIS EYES• Can hardly hide their affections and
emotions• Loves to spread happiness all around• Believes in ‘Giving Smiles and Receiving
Smiles’
SMALL IRIS EYES Hidden Emotions & Insensitive Reserved and Self-Centered Believes that ‘Display of emotion is waste of time’
Nose makes the Man
• Physical Construction of the nose shows essential personality of a person
• Structure of Nose in a face depends on its shape, thickness & placement
• There are more than 30 types of nose that signifies different characteristics
Nose makes the man
Eagle Nose- Prone to Cruelty- Emotionless
Artistic Nose-Artistic Temperament-Signifies originality
Royal Nose-Independence-Imagination
Personality Nose-Strong-Imposing
Nose makes the man
Simple Nose-Un-impressive-Simple but not noticeable
Downward Pointing Nose-Harsh & Rough-Selfish & Mean
Plump Nose-Wordly Health-Possessor of materialistic & spiritualistic wealth
Short Nose- No Risk Taking- May not keep wealth
Nose makes the man
Good Nose-Inferiority Complex-Suitable individuality
Manly Nose-Strong Character-Observing
Pointed Nose-Good Personality-Good Imitator
Feminine Nose-Strong Character-Great Will Power
Nose makes the man
Sportman Nose-Self reliance-Excels in the field of art
Childish Nose-Inconsistency-Negative
Matured Nose-Attractive -Well Formed character
Lips have Language
• Lips are expressive and appealing
• Communication, determination and friendliness can be devised from the position, structure and movement of lips
• Smiles, Assertions, Twists and turns of the lips carries forward one’s thought and imagination
Lips have Language
Complacent Lips-Satisfied- Self made
Showing Lips-Impatience-Disrespectful
Extrovert Lips-Open Minded-Passionate
Friendly Lips-Sympathetic-Responsive
Trusting Lips-Trustoworthy-Warm & Kind
Generous Lips-Helping nature-Broad minded
Lips have Language
Professional Lips-Experienced-Tolerance
Prominent Lips-Successful-Commanding
Normal Lips-Ordinary
Noticeable Lips-Attractive
Thoughtful Lips-Observing-Reserved
Experienced Lips-Joyful-Experinced
Lips have Language
Good Natured Lips- Simplicity- Likeable Nature
Positive Lips-Ambitious-Acheiver
Pressed Lips-Abruptness-Self seeking nature
Drooping Lips-Gloomy-Lethargic
Ears are effective
• Ears denotes one’s control and power of management of life and self
• It is believed that the top of the ear should be in-line with the eye corner
• Even the earlobes helps us to analyze one’s tenacity of life
Ears are effective
Round Ears-Materialistic-Showy
Small In-circle ears-Co-operative
Haired Ears-Strong -Self Confidence
Pointed Earlobe Ears-Obstinate
Squarish Ears-Acheiver
Ears are effective
Flat Ears-Good Natured-Family-oriented
Thick Earlobes-Good Fortune-Good Relationship
Wider In-circle Ears-Good Administrator-Comprehensive
Wider Top Ears-Proficient Pointed Ears
-Hard worker
• Analysis – 4 ways – S E F I– Summation
• Record all the attributes
– Elimination • Delete overlapping traits
– Fusion • Reconcile resultant attributes & traits
– Investigation• Identify the full character of the person distinctively
Face Reading Technique II
Let’s do Face Reading
• Long & Thin Face– Tolerant, Stubborn, Hopeful &
Hardworking• Far Off Eyebrows
– Broad-Mindedness, Easy-going & friendly
• Sparkling Eyes– Enthusiastic & Benevolent
• Manly Nose– Strong Character, Observing
• Professional Lips– Experienced & Tolerant