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 signs
Mans Cranial Face Features & Face
Brain Nerves Muscles Expressions Reading
 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 & Futility
FUTILITY
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 & Features
EXPRESSIONS FEATURES
They are by-play of There are over 2,000 facial features
muscular activity Eyes character
Wrinkles on face Nose ambition & courage
Lines on Forehead Lips communication, love &
Movement of Eyebrows affection
Smiling Ears leadership
Frowning Forehead -learning style &
Crying knowledge
Staring Chin - ethics
Frustration Cheeks - happiness
Irritation
And many more..
 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 ones 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 Appeal
OVAL FACE
Enhances Beauty in woman
Signifies refined tendency in man
Friendly and Loving
Strong Individuality
Lacks driving Force
BROAD 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 ones 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 Low Eyebrows Arched Eyebrows

-Superiority complex -Friendly & Popular -Exaggerated
-Well Mannered -Comfortable -Loves surprises

Far off Eyebrows Joined Eyebrows Thick Eyebrows

-Broad Mindedness -Vigilant & Alert -Practical & Realistic
-Easy-going & -Critical -Independent
friendly
 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
 Eyes
SPARKLING 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
 Eyes
LARGE 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 Royal Nose

- Prone to Cruelty -Independence
- Emotionless -Imagination

Personality Nose Artistic Nose

-Strong -Artistic Temperament
-Imposing -Signifies originality
 Nose makes the man

Simple Nose Short Nose

-Un-impressive - No Risk Taking
-Simple but not - May not keep
noticeable wealth

Downward Pointing Plump Nose

Nose -Wordly Health
-Harsh & Rough -Possessor of
-Selfish & Mean materialistic &
spiritualistic wealth
Nose makes the man

Good Nose
-Inferiority Complex Pointed Nose
-Suitable -Good Personality
individuality -Good Imitator

Feminine Nose Manly Nose

-Strong Character -Strong Character
-Great Will Power -Observing
Nose makes the man

Sportman Nose
Childish Nose
-Self reliance
-Inconsistency
-Excels in the
-Negative
field of art

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 ones thought and imagination
 Lips have Language

Extrovert Lips Showing Lips

Complacent Lips -Open Minded
-Satisfied -Impatience
-Passionate -Disrespectful
- Self made

Trusting Lips Generous Lips Friendly Lips

-Trustoworthy -Helping nature -Sympathetic
-Warm & Kind -Broad minded -Responsive
 Lips have Language

Professional Lips Normal Lips Prominent Lips

-Experienced -Ordinary -Successful
-Tolerance -Commanding

Noticeable Lips Experienced Lips Thoughtful Lips

-Attractive -Joyful -Observing
-Experinced -Reserved
 Lips have Language
Good Natured Lips
- Simplicity
- Likeable Nature

Positive Lips
-Ambitious
-Acheiver

Drooping Lips
-Gloomy
Pressed Lips
-Abruptness -Lethargic
-Self seeking nature
 Ears are effective
Ears denotes ones 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 ones

tenacity of life
 Ears are effective

Round Ears Squarish Ears Pointed Earlobe Ears

-Materialistic -Acheiver -Obstinate
-Showy

Haired Ears Small In-circle ears

-Strong -Co-operative
-Self Confidence
 Ears are effective

Flat Ears Thick Earlobes Wider In-circle Ears

-Good Natured -Good Fortune -Good Administrator
-Family-oriented -Good Relationship -Comprehensive

Wider Top Ears

-Proficient Pointed Ears
-Hard worker
 Face Reading Technique II
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
Lets 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