Face Reading Chart
Twelve Palaces · Five Officers · Three Divisions
The complete reference guide to how facial zones map to different life domains in classical Chinese Mian Xiang (面相) tradition.
Try Free Face ReadingThe Twelve Palaces (十二宫)
In Mian Xiang, every zone of the face corresponds to a life domain called a Palace (宫). Each palace reveals fortune and tendencies in that area of life.
Core destiny, vitality, overall fortune and inner character
Money luck, financial habits, and wealth accumulation ability
Peer relationships, teamwork ability, and support network
Home stability, real estate luck, and sense of security
Fertility signs, legacy, and relationships with the young
Leadership ability, staff relations, and support from others
Luck away from home, overseas fortune, and adaptability
Vitality, illness susceptibility, and longevity indicators
Professional success, status, authority, and recognition
Inner happiness, spiritual fortune, and life satisfaction
First impressions, social presence, and how others perceive you
Ancestral luck, parental support, and early life fortune
The Five Officers (五官)
The Five Officers are the five key facial features, each governing a specific life domain and time period.
Eyebrows reveal willpower, career fortune, and peer relationships. Rising brows signal ambition; flat brows suggest rationality; arched brows reflect emotional richness. Brow gap reveals tolerance — wide gap signals open-mindedness, narrow gap signals focus.
Eyes reveal romantic fortune, emotional intelligence, and inner wisdom. Phoenix eyes (凤眼) indicate commanding presence. Peach blossom eyes (桃花眼) suggest charm. Wide-set eyes signal broad perspective; close-set eyes indicate sharp focus.
The nose governs wealth accumulation and health vitality. A high, straight nose bridge signals integrity and financial independence. Wide nostrils indicate generosity and strong earning potential. A rounded, fleshy nose tip signals accumulation and warmth.
Lips reveal later life fortune and communication style. Full lips suggest warmth and expressiveness. Thin lips indicate precision and diplomacy. Upturned corners signal optimism and good later fortune.
Ears reflect early life fortune and ancestral support. Large, well-shaped ears positioned close to the head indicate strong family support. The lobe (耳垂) reveals wealth potential — a full, round lobe is considered highly auspicious.
The Three Divisions (三停)
The face is divided vertically into three equal zones, each revealing fortune across a different life phase. The ideal is a balanced 1:1:1 ratio.
A broad, high, smooth forehead indicates strong early fortune, intellectual gifts, and good ancestral support. Prominent upper division suggests opportunities come early in life.
The middle division governs career, willpower, and midlife achievement. The nose is the centerpiece — its quality directly reflects wealth fortune during the prime years.
The lower division reveals material comfort, legacy, and fortune in the final third of life. A full, rounded chin and defined jaw indicate strong later life fortune and material security.
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