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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.

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Face Reading Chart

Chinese face reading chart showing the Twelve Palaces of Mian Xiang and the Three Divisions of the face
The Twelve Palaces of Mian Xiang mapped onto the face. Centre line: Career Palace (官禄宫) on the forehead, Life Palace (命宫) between the brows, Health Palace (疾厄宫) at the nose root and Wealth Palace (财帛宫) on the nose. The dots mark paired palaces on both sides of the face; dashed lines divide the upper, middle and lower zones (三停).

The 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.

命宫
Life Palace
Between the eyebrows

Core destiny, vitality, overall fortune and inner character

财帛宫
Wealth Palace
The nose tip

Money luck, financial habits, and wealth accumulation ability

兄弟宫
Siblings Palace
The eyebrows

Peer relationships, teamwork ability, and support network

田宅宫
Property Palace
Upper eyelids (between brow and eye)

Home stability, real estate luck, and sense of security

子女宫
Children Palace
Under the eyes (泪堂)

Fertility signs, legacy, and relationships with the young

奴仆宫
Subordinates Palace
Sides of the chin

Leadership ability, staff relations, and support from others

迁移宫
Travel Palace
Temples and forehead corners near the hairline

Luck away from home, overseas fortune, and adaptability

夫妻宫
Marriage Palace
Outer eye corners

Romance, marriage, and the quality of partnership

疾厄宫
Health Palace
Nose root (山根)

Vitality, illness susceptibility, and longevity indicators

官禄宫
Career Palace
Forehead center

Professional success, status, authority, and recognition

福德宫
Fortune Palace
Above the outer brow ends (天仓)

Inner happiness, spiritual fortune, and life satisfaction

父母宫
Parents Palace
Upper forehead corners (日月角)

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.

眉 Eyebrows保寿官 · Officer of LongevityAges 31–34

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.

眼 Eyes监察官 · Officer of SupervisionAges 35–40

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.

鼻 Nose审辨官 · Officer of JudgmentAges 41–50

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.

唇 Lips & Mouth出纳官 · Officer of SpeechAges 51–60

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.

耳 Ears采听官 · Officer of HearingAges 1–14

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 horizontally into three equal zones, each revealing fortune across a different life phase. The ideal is a balanced 1:1:1 ratio.

上停Upper DivisionHairline to eyebrowsYouth · Ages 15–30

A broad, high, smooth forehead indicates strong early fortune, intellectual gifts, and good ancestral support. Prominent upper division suggests opportunities come early in life.

中停Middle DivisionEyebrows to nose tipMidlife · Ages 31–50

The middle division governs career, willpower, and midlife achievement. The nose is the centerpiece — its quality directly reflects wealth fortune during the prime years.

下停Lower DivisionNose tip to chinLater Life · Ages 51+

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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