Mantra for Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches

水形一數金三歲，土厚惟將四歲推。火赴五年求順逆，木形二歲復何疑。金水兼之從上下，若云水火反求之。土自準頭初主限，周而復始定安危。

This mnemonic explains the number of steps used to calculate the destiny of people based on their Five Phases characteristics. For those with the Water form, one year corresponds to one step. For those with the Metal form, three years make one step. For those with the Earth form, due to their thick body, they are calculated in steps of four years. For those with the Fire form, five years form a segment, and the calculation can be either forward or backward. For those with the Wood form, two years make one step, which is not doubted. If a person has both Metal and Water forms, the calculation is taken separately from the upper and lower parts. If a person has both Water and Fire forms, the calculation should be reversed. For those with the Earth form, the first step starts from the tip of the nose, called "zhun tou," and then proceeds cyclically across the face to determine the safety and dangers of each year.

八歲十八二十八，下至山根上至髮。有無活計兩頭消，三十印堂莫帶殺。三二四二五十二，山根上下準頭止。禾倉祿馬要相當，不識之人莫亂指。五三六三七十三，人面排來地閣間。逐一推詳看禍福，火星百歲印堂添。上下兩截分貴賤，倉庫分平定有無。此是神仙真妙訣，莫將胡亂教庸夫。

This song explains the division of the face's "limits." Whenever one reaches the ages of eight, eighteen, and twenty-eight, the destiny flows from the mountain root down to the hairline. Whether the family has a good fortune or not, and whether one's livelihood succeeds or fails, are determined by these two areas. At thirty, the destiny reaches the imprint area, which is most忌 to have evil patterns or bad colors. Whenever one reaches thirty-two, forty-two, and fifty-two, the destiny flows from the mountain root down to the tip of the nose. During these years, one should check whether the "Hecang" (food fortune area) and "Yimash" (post horse, located on the forehead) are in harmony. Those who do not understand should not point out these areas randomly. At fifty-three, sixty-three, and seventy-three, the destiny follows the facial order down to the chin (earth pavilion area). One must carefully examine each area to determine fortune and misfortune. As for the "fire star" (the highest point on the forehead) and the hundred-year number, they are both calculated into the imprint area. The face is divided into upper and lower parts to determine wealth and poverty. Whether one has fortune or not is determined by whether the "Heicang" (heavenly granary) and "Diku" (earth store) are full and level. This is a truly wonderful secret, and it should not be carelessly taught to common people.

命宮者，居兩眉之間，山根之上。光明如鏡，學問皆通；山根平滿，乃主福壽；土星聳直，扶拱財星；眼若分明，財帛豐盈；額如川字，命逢釋馬，官星果若如斯，必保雙全富貴。凹沉必定貧寒，眉接交相成下賤，亂裡離鄉，又克妻；額窄眉枯，破財鈍檀。

The 'Ming Gong' is located between the two eyebrows and above the mountain root, which is the area known as the 'Yin Tang'. It is the central hub of one's entire destiny. If this area is bright, it is like a mirror, indicating great knowledge and understanding in all fields. A flat and full mountain root, between the eyes, signifies good fortune and longevity. A high and straight 'Tu Xing' (nose) supports and protects the 'Cai Xing' (wealth star). Clear and bright eyes indicate abundant wealth. If there is a 'Chuan' character mark on the forehead and the 'Yi Ma' (post horse) is present in the temple area (which governs long journeys), and the 'Guan Xing' (official star) is also in harmony, then one is destined for both wealth and official rank. Conversely, a sunken and low 'Yin Tang' indicates poverty. If the eyebrows connect and encroach upon the 'Yin Tang', it is a sign of low status. A chaotic pattern in the 'Yin Tang' suggests the need to leave home and also causes harm to the spouse. A narrow forehead and dry eyebrows indicate financial loss and dullness.

詩曰：眉眼中央是命宮，光明瑩淨學須通。若還紋理多這滯，破盡家財及祖宗。命宮論曰：印堂要明潤，主壽長久。眉交者，身命早傾；懸針主破，克妻害子。山嶽不宜昏暗，有川字紋者為將相。平正明潤身常吉，得貴人之力。氣色青黃虛驚，赤主刑傷，白主喪服哭悲，黑主身亡，紅黃主壽安，終身吉兆。

The poem says: The命宫 is located in the middle of the two eyebrows and eyes. If this area is bright and clean, one's knowledge will naturally be enlightened; but if the patterns are messy and the color is dull, one will lose all family wealth and ancestral property. Regarding the命宫, the印堂 should be bright and moist, indicating a long life. Those whose eyebrows meet early are likely to suffer misfortune in their youth. If there is a straight line (called 悬针纹) in the center of the印堂, it indicates destruction and harm to wife and children. The area around the山根 and the five mountains should not be dark. If there is a 川-shaped mark in the印堂, one may become a general or minister. Those whose印堂 is flat, clear, and moist often have good fortune and may receive help from a nobleman. Now looking at the color: if the印堂 shows blue or yellow, there will be a sudden worry; if it shows red, there will be punishment or injury; if it shows white, there will be mourning and crying; if it shows black, there will be death; if it shows red and yellow, it indicates longevity and is a lifelong good omen.

鼻乃財星，位居土宿。截簡懸膽，幹倉萬箱；聳直豐隆，一生財旺；富貴中正不偏，須知永遠滔滔。鷹嘴尖峰，破財貧寒；莫教孔仰，主無隔宿之糧；廚灶若空，必是家無所積。

The "Wealth and Treasure Palace" is located on the nose. The nose represents the wealth star, and it belongs to the Earth element in the Five Phases, so it is called "Earth Host." If the nose tip is like a cut bamboo tube or a hanging gallbladder, it indicates a vast fortune; if the nose bridge is high and straight, and the nose tip is full and prominent, then one's wealth will be prosperous throughout life. If the nose is well-formed and centered without being crooked, wealth will flow continuously. However, if the nose tip is hooked like an eagle's beak, and the nose bridge is thin and sharp, it indicates financial loss and poverty. One must never have the nose holes pointing upward and exposed, which signifies that the family will not even have food for the night. If the "kitchen stove" (referring to the nose holes) is open and empty, it means the family will not be able to accumulate wealth.

詩曰：鼻主財星瑩若隆，兩邊廚灶若教空。仰露家無財與栗，地閣相朝甲櫃豐。財帛宮論曰：天倉、地庫、金甲櫃、井、灶，總曰財帛官，須要豐滿明潤，財帛有餘；忽然枯削，財帛消乏。有天無地，先富後貧；天薄地豐，始貧終富；天高地厚，富貴滿足，蔭及子孫。額尖窄狹，一生貧寒；井灶破露，廚無宿食；金甲櫃豐，富貴不窮。氣色昏黑，主破失財祿；紅黃色現，主進財祿；青黃貫鼻，主得橫財。二櫃豐厚，明潤消和，居官而受賞賜；赤主口舌。

The poem says: the nose governs the wealth star; it should be bright, smooth, and full, with the two nostrils not hollow or open. If the nostrils are upturned and exposed, the family will lack money and grain. If the chin (called the "earth pavilion") bows upward to support the nose, then the "Jia cabinet" on both cheeks will also be abundant. The Wealth Palace says: the Heavenly Granary (the sides of the forehead), the Earth Store (the lower part of the cheeks), the Golden Jia Cabinet (the cheeks), the Well (the sides of the philtrum), and the Kitchen (the nostrils) together form the Wealth Palace. All of these should be full and bright, indicating an abundance of wealth. If they suddenly become dry, thin, and sunken, then wealth will be lacking. If there is a Heavenly Granary above but no Earth Store below, one will first be rich then poor. If the Heavenly Granary is thin but the Earth Store is full, one will first be poor then rich. If the Heavenly Granary is high and the Earth Store is thick, then one will be rich and prosperous, and also benefit future generations. A narrow and sharp forehead indicates a life of poverty. If the nostrils are broken and exposed, there will be no food left over in the kitchen. If the Golden Jia Cabinets on both cheeks are full and bright, then wealth will be endless. In terms of complexion, if these areas are dark and dull, it indicates loss of wealth and rank. If they show red and yellow colors, it indicates gaining wealth and rank. If a greenish-yellow color runs through the nose, it indicates unexpected wealth. If the cheeks are full, bright, and harmonious, then one will receive rewards in official positions. If red appears, it indicates disputes and conflicts.

兄弟位居兩眉，屬羅計。眉長過目，三四兄弟無刑；眉秀而疏，枝幹自然端正，有如新月和同，水遠超群。若是短粗同氣，連枝見別；眉環塞眼，雁行必疏；兩樣眉毛，定須異母；交連黃薄，自喪他鄉；旋結回毛，兄弟蛇鼠。

The "Brotherhood Palace" is located between the eyebrows, and in physiognomy, the left and right eyebrows are paired as the two stars "Rohu" and "Jidu." If the eyebrows extend beyond the eye corners, there will be three or four brothers, and they will not harm each other. If the eyebrows are neat and sparse, like the branches of a tree naturally upright, and the shape is like a new moon, the brothers will be harmonious and always outstanding. If the eyebrows are short and thick, even though they are twins, they will eventually separate. If the eyebrows curve downward and block the eyes, the brothers in this line will certainly be few. If the left and right eyebrows are of different shapes, it indicates they are from different mothers. If the two eyebrows connect together and have a light yellow color, the person is likely to die in a foreign land. If there are spiral hairs or inverted hairs curling back on the eyebrows, the brothers will harm each other like snakes and mice.

詩曰：眉為兄弟軟徑長，兄弟生成四五強。兩角不齊須異母，交連黃簿送他鄉。兄弟宮論曰：兄弟羅計，須要豐蔚，不宜虧陷。長秀則兄弟和睦，短促不足則有分離孤獨。眉有旋毛，兄弟眾多狼件不常；眉毛散者，錢財不聚；眉毛逆生，仇兄賊弟，互相妒害，或是異姓同居；眉清有彩，孤騰清高之士；眉毛過目，兄弟和睦；眉毛中斷，兄弟分散；濃淡豐盈，義友弟兄。氣色青主兄弟鬥爭，口舌黑白，兄弟傷文；紅黃之氣，榮貴喜慶。

The poem says: the eyebrows indicate the brotherhood aspect. If the eyebrows are soft and long and straight, there will be four or five brothers. If the two eyebrows are uneven in height, it indicates they were born from different mothers. If the eyebrows are connected and have a dry, yellow, and pale color, the person will die in a foreign land. Regarding the brotherhood aspect, the two eyebrows should be paired with the stars Luo Hui and Ji Du, and they should be full and prosperous, not lacking or sunken. Long and elegant eyebrows indicate harmonious brothers, while short and insufficient eyebrows suggest separation from family and loneliness. If there are spiral hairs on the eyebrows, although there may be many brothers, they are unpredictable and unstable. If the eyebrows are scattered and disordered, wealth cannot be retained. If the eyebrows grow backward and in the opposite direction, brothers will be like enemies, hating each other, or live with people of different surnames in the same place. If the eyebrows are clear, elegant, and shining, the person is a solitary and refined gentleman. If the eyebrows are longer than the eyes, brothers will be harmonious. If the eyebrows are broken in the middle, brothers will be separated. If the eyebrows are moderately thick and full, brothers and friends will follow the principles of righteousness. In terms of complexion, if there is a blue color between the eyebrows, it indicates disputes and arguments among brothers. If there is black and white color, it indicates injury or death among brothers. If there is red or yellow color, it indicates honor, wealth, and joy.

田宅者，立居兩眼，最怕赤脈侵睛。初作破盡家園，到老無糧作蘸。眼如點漆，終身產業榮榮；風日高眉，置稅三州五縣；陰陽枯骨，莫保田園；火眼水輪，家財傾盡。

The "Field and House Palace" is located in the area around the eyes, including the upper eyelids. It is most feared if red threads or blood vessels enter the eyeball. If this appearance is present, the person will lose their family property early in life and by old age will not even have enough rice to offer in Taoist rituals. If the eyes are black like they have been painted, the person will have continuous prosperity in their estate. If the eyebrows are high and clear (called "wind and sun high eyebrows"), they can acquire farmland spanning three states and five counties and pay taxes. If the upper and lower eyelids are dry, thin, and show the bones (called "yin and yang dry bones"), they will not be able to keep their farmland. If the eyes are red like fire and the white part around the black pupil has a floating water-like sheen, their wealth will be completely lost.

詩曰：眼為田宅主其宮，清秀分明□樣同。若是陰陽枯更露，父母家財總是空。田宅宮論曰：十星為田宅，主地閣要朝，天庭豐滿明潤，主田宅進益。低塌昏暗傾欣，主破田宅。若飛走不朝，田宅居無氣色青，主官非田宅無成；黑主杖責，白主丁憂，紅主成，田宅喜重重；黃明吉昌，謀元不遂，君子加官，即日得升，小人得寵，利見貴人。武職或領兵馬，殺氣旺者即行師，主管財賦，或八運司等處，五品至三品，三品至二品。如是詳看六品以卜，另作區處。

The poem says: the eyes govern the field and residence sector; the two eyes should be clear and distinct, with both sides the same (the original text here is missing one character, which should be "same as each other"); if the upper and lower eyelids are dry and thin with bones showing, the family wealth inherited from parents will eventually be lost. Regarding the field and residence sector: the stars on the face (the original text says "ten stars" but should be "earth star," i.e., the nose) govern the field and residence; the chin (earth palace) should face upward and support the face, and the heavenly court should be full and bright, which indicates an increase in field and residence; if this area is low, dark, sloping, or lacking, it indicates damage to the field and residence. If the five mountains scatter and do not support each other, the field and residence sector will not form a complete pattern. In terms of color, a blue color indicates legal disputes and difficulty in acquiring property; a black color indicates being beaten; a white color indicates the death of parents; a red color indicates that matters are settled and there will be many good things regarding property and residence; a yellow and bright color indicates prosperity, and even matters that were planned but not achieved can be realized. Gentlemen will be promoted, and officials can be promoted on the same day; commoners will gain favor and should seek the presence of the nobleman. If someone is a military officer or commander of troops, a strong killing energy in the color indicates an immediate military campaign. There are also those who manage grain, money, and transportation, and their official rank can rise from fifth class to third class, or from third class to second class. In this way, those of the sixth class and below should be treated separately.

男女者，位居兩眼□下，名曰淚堂。三陽平滿，兒孫福祿榮昌；隱隱臥蠶，子息還須清貴；淚堂深陷，定為男女無祿；黑痣斜紋，到老兒孫有克；口如吹火，獨坐蘭房；若是平滿人中，難得兒孫送老。

The "children's palace" (also called the "tear hall") is located below the eyes, and is named "tear hall." If the "three yang" areas (three points below the left eye) are full and level, the children and grandchildren will be prosperous and successful. If there is a subtle and rounded bump on the lower eyelid resembling a sleeping silkworm, the children will be refined and respected. If the tear hall is sunken, it indicates that the children and grandchildren will lack fortune. If there is a black mole or a slanting line on the tear hall, there will be conflicts with the children and grandchildren in old age. If the upper lip is lifted like blowing fire, one will be alone in old age. If the philtrum is flat and lacks a groove, it is difficult to have children to care for in old age.

詩曰：男女三陽起臥蠶，瑩然光彩好兒郎。懸針理亂來侵位，宿債平中不可當。男女宮論曰：王陰三陽，位雖豐厚，不宜枯陷。左三陽枯，克損男；右三陰枯，克損女。左眼下有臥蠶紋，生貴子。凡男女眼□下無肉者，妨害男女；臥蠶陷者，陰駕少，當絕嗣也；亂紋侵者，主假子及招義女。

The poem says: The children's palace is located at the area below the eyes, specifically the three yang positions and the place of the卧蚕 (the fleshy part under the eye). If this area is smooth, lustrous, and radiant, it indicates the birth of good sons and sons. However, if there are needle-like marks or chaotic patterns invading this area, it signifies past-life debts, which are difficult to bear without cause. Regarding the palace of sons and daughters: the three yin (right below the eye) and three yang (left below the eye) areas are important. Although these areas should be thick and full, they should not be dry, thin, or sunken. If the three yang area on the left is dry and sunken, it may harm sons; if the three yin area on the right is dry and sunken, it may harm daughters. If there are卧蚕 patterns on the left side below the eye, it indicates the birth of noble sons. If there is no flesh below the eyes, it will harm children; if the卧蚕 area is sunken, it indicates a lack of Yin Virtue, leading to no descendants. If there are chaotic patterns invading, it indicates the need to adopt a son or daughter.

魚尾及龍宮黃色環繞，主為陰駕紋見，曾懷陰德濟於人，必有果報。又云：精寒血竭不華色，男不旺，女不育。若明陽調和，精血敷暢，男女交合，故生成之道不絕。宜推於形象外，當以理言，玄妙自見也。氣色青，主產厄；黑白主男女悲哀；紅黃主喜至；三陽位紅生兒，三陰位青生女。

The area around the outer corner of the eye (fish tail) and the eye socket (dragon palace) showing a yellow color around them indicates the manifestation of Yin Virtue, suggesting that this person has secretly accumulated good deeds and helped others, and is destined to receive good retribution. It is also said that if a person has cold vital energy, dry blood, and lacks luster on their face, men will have few descendants and women will be unable to bear children. However, if yin and yang are in harmony, and vital energy and blood are abundant, then when men and women engage in sexual relations, the way of childbirth will naturally continue. These principles should be explored beyond physical appearances, explained through moral reasoning, and the profound meanings will naturally become clear. In terms of complexion, a blue color in this area indicates difficulties in childbirth; black and white colors indicate sorrow for children; red and yellow colors indicate good news arriving; a red color appearing in the left three yang positions indicates the birth of a son, while a green color appearing in the right three yin positions indicates the birth of a daughter.

奴僕者，位居地閣，重接水星。頰圓豐滿，侍立成群；輔弻星朝，一呼百諾；口如四字，主呼聚喝散之權。地閣尖斜，受恩深而反成怨恨；紋紋敗陷，奴僕不周；牆壁低傾，恩成仇隙。

The "Servant's Palace" is located at the chin (Di Ge), and it connects with the mouth (Water Star). Those with round and full cheeks have many servants around them. If the "Auxiliary Ministers" stars (the flesh on both sides of the chin) are close and harmonious, then a single call can summon a hundred people. If the mouth is square and resembles the character "four," one has the authority to gather and disperse people. A sharp, slanted, or narrow chin indicates deep affection for subordinates, but it may lead to resentment. If there are intersecting lines, damage, or depressions in this area, the servants will be inadequate. If the "walls" (the outer edges of the cheekbones) are low, sloping, or sunken, giving favors may result in enmity.

詩曰：奴僕還須地閣豐，水星兩角不相容。若言三處都無應，傾陷紋痕總不同。奴僕宮論曰：懸壁無虧，奴僕不少；如是枯陷，僕馬俱無。氣色青主奴馬損傷，白黑主僕馬墜墮，不宜遠行；赤主僕馬口舌，損馬失財；黃色勝，牛馬奴僕自旺，左門右戶，排立成行。

The poem says: The servant's palace should have a full lower jaw to be good; if the two corners of the mouth are not in harmony, it will not be good. If the areas of the earth's base, the water star, and the assistant and minister are not favorable, then whether it is sunken or has markings, the result will be bad. Regarding the servant's palace: if the two cheeks are not sunken, servants will not be lacking; if they are dry and sunken, neither servants nor animals will be present. In terms of color, if the area shows blue, it indicates damage to servants and animals; if it shows white or black, it indicates falling or accidents for servants and animals, which is not suitable for long journeys; if it shows red, it indicates disputes with servants and animals, and loss of animals and money; if it shows yellow, it is best, as cattle, horses, and servants will naturally thrive. The left and right gates will have servants arranged in order.

妻妾者，位居魚尾，號曰奸門。光潤無紋，必保妻全；四德豐隆平滿，娶妻財帛盈箱；顴星侵天，因妻得祿。奸門深陷，長作新郎；魚尾紋多，妻防惡死；奸門暗慘，自號生離；黑痣斜紋，外情好而心多淫慾。

The "Wife and Concubine Palace" is located at the outer corner of the eye, called the "Deceit Gate." If this area is smooth and free of markings, it indicates the ability to keep the wife safe and secure. If the area around it is full, round, and level, marrying a wife will bring in great wealth. If the cheekbones are high and extend into the Heavenly Granary, it suggests gaining official rank or status through the wife. If the Deceit Gate is deep and sunken, it indicates the need to remarry several times. If there are many lines at the outer corner of the eye, there is a risk of the wife dying prematurely. If the color and appearance at the Deceit Gate are dull and dark, it signifies a destined separation. If there is a black mole or a slanting line here, it suggests that although the person appears kind and amiable on the surface, they may have excessive desires.

詩曰：奸門光澤保妻宮，財帛盈箱見始終。若是奸門生暗慘，斜紋黑痣蕩淫奔。妻妾宮論曰：魚尾須要平滿，不宜克陷，豐滿則夫貴妻榮，奴僕成行。婦女魚尾奸門明潤，得貴人為夫；女人鼻如懸膽，則主富貴，缺陷則主防夫，淫亂敗家，放蕩不旺夫。婦人面如滿月，下領豐滿，至國母之貴。氣色青則主妻妄憂愁思慮，赤主夫妻口舌，黑白大夫妻男女之悲，紅黃色見主夫妻男女和諧之喜。如有闇昧，主夫妻分離，不然斷角少情。

The poem says: If the奸门 is bright and smooth, it indicates that the wife's position is secure, wealth is abundant, and the marriage is harmonious from beginning to end; but if the奸门's appearance is dark and gloomy, and there are diagonal black moles, it suggests promiscuity and running away. Regarding the wife's palace, the eye corners should be flat and full, not sharp or sunken; if they are full, the husband will be distinguished and the wife will be honored, with servants in line. For women, if the fish tail and奸门 are bright and smooth, they can marry a nobleman. If a woman's nose is like a hanging胆 (a term for a certain shape of nose), it indicates wealth and honor; however, if the nose is defective, it warns of harm to the husband, and also suggests promiscuity, family ruin, and a reckless lifestyle that does not bring prosperity to the husband. A woman whose face is round like a full moon and whose lower jaw is full can become a queen mother. In terms of complexion, if the奸门 shows a blue color, it indicates worry and thoughtfulness for the wife and concubines; if it shows red, it indicates disputes between husband and wife; if it shows black and white, it indicates sorrow and loss for husband, wife, and children; if it shows red and yellow, it indicates harmony and joy for husband, wife, and children. If the奸门 is dark and unclear, it indicates separation between husband and wife; even if they are not separated, it suggests a broken relationship and little affection.

疾厄者，印堂之下，位居山根。隆如豐滿，福祿無窮；連接伏犀，定主文章；瑩然光彩，五福懼全；年壽高平，和塢相守。紋痕低陷，連年速疾沉痾；枯骨尖斜，未免終身受苦；氣如霧，災厄纏身。

The "Ji E Gong" is located beneath the forehead, specifically at the mountain root, which is the base of the nose between the two eyes. If this area is prominent and full, it indicates boundless blessings and official rank. If it connects smoothly upward to the "Fu Xi Gu" (hidden rhino bone) in the middle of the forehead, it signifies success in scholarship and officialdom. If this area is bright and lustrous, it indicates the possession of the five blessings: longevity, wealth, health, moral virtue, and a peaceful death. If the "Nian Shang" and "Shou Shang" (the middle and lower parts of the nose) are high and flat, and harmoniously connected with the mountain root, one will have few illnesses throughout life. Conversely, if there are markings or depressions here, it indicates frequent serious illnesses. If the mountain root is dry, thin, and reveals the bones, or if it is pointed and crooked, one is destined to suffer throughout life. If the color of this area appears hazy, it indicates being plagued by misfortunes.

詩曰：山根疾厄起平平，一世無災禍不生。若值紋痕並枯骨，平生辛苦卻難成。疾厄宮論曰：年壽明潤康泰，昏暗疾病至。氣色青主憂驚，赤防重災，白主妻子之悲，黑主身死，紅黃紫主喜氣之兆也。

The poem says: If the area of the mountain root in the illness and misfortune palace is flat and full, one will have no disasters or misfortunes throughout life; but if there are markings and the bones are dry and exposed, one will have a hard life and find it difficult to achieve success. Regarding the illness and misfortune palace, if the bridge of the nose, which represents the year and longevity, is bright and smooth, the body will be healthy; if it is dark and dull, illness will come. In terms of complexion, if this area shows a blue color, it indicates worry and fear; if it shows a red color, one should beware of serious illness or great calamity; if it shows a white color, it suggests sorrow or loss of family members; if it shows a black color, it indicates the death of the person himself; if it shows red, yellow, and purple colors, it is a sign of good fortune.

遷移者，位居眉角，號曰天倉。豐盈隆滿，華彩無憂；魚層位平，到老得人欽羨；騰騰驛馬，須貴遊宦四方。額角低陷，到老住場難見；眉連交接，此人破祖離家；天地偏斜，十居九變。生相如此，不在移門，必當改墓。

The "Migration Palace" is located above the eyebrow tail at the forehead, called "Heavenly Granary." If this area is full and prominent, the person will have a brilliant life without worries. If the area around the eye tail (fish tail) is flat and full, they will be respected and envied by others in old age. If the "Post Horse" position on the forehead has a strong and vigorous appearance, it indicates a high official position and traveling to serve in different regions. Conversely, if the forehead is low and sunken, the person will have difficulty finding a stable place to live in old age. If the two eyebrows connect, the person will break the family fortune and leave their hometown. If the forehead and the lower part of the face are uneven, they will change residence nine times out of ten. Having such a face indicates either moving house or definitely needing to relocate the ancestral tomb.

詩曰：遷移宮分在天倉，低陷平生少住場。魚尾未年不相應，定因遊宦卻尋常。遷移宮論曰：邊地驛馬、山林髮際，乃為出入之所，宜明潤潔淨，利遠行。若道暗缺陷，及有黑子，不宜出入，被虎狼驚。氣色青，遠行主驚失財；白主馬僕有失；黑主道路身亡；紅黃紫宜獲財喜。

A poem says: The migration palace is located at the Heavenly Granary, and those with a low and depressed appearance will have little stability in their lives; if the eye tail area does not correspond in old age, they are likely to be away from home, traveling and striving, ultimately leading an ordinary life. Regarding the migration palace: the border areas, the Post Horse (the area outside the forehead), and the mountain forest, hairline, are the parts through which a person enters and exits, so they should be bright, smooth, and clean, which is favorable for long journeys. If the color in this area is dark, the parts are defective, or there is a long black mole, then it is not suitable to go out, as going out may lead to dangers like encountering tigers or wolves. In terms of color, if the color here is blue, it indicates being startled and losing money during a long journey; if it is white, it suggests loss of servants or horses; if it is black, it indicates death on the road; if it is red, yellow, or purple, then it is suitable to travel, and one will gain wealth and happiness.

官祿者，位居中正，上合離宮，伏犀貫頂，一生不到訟庭；驛馬朝歸，官司邏擾；光明瑩淨，顯達超群；額角堂堂，犯著官司貴解；宮痕理破，常招橫事；眼如赤鯉，實死徒刑。

The "Official Destiny Palace" is located at the central "Zhongzheng" position on the forehead. Above it connects with the "Li Palace" (the area on the forehead corresponds to the position of fire, Li). If the "Fu Xi Bone" runs straight from the center of the forehead to the top of the head, one will never get involved in legal disputes. If the position of the Post Horse is directed towards a place that gathers favorable influences, although there may be legal troubles, they will be minor disturbances. If this area is bright and clean, one will achieve prominence and surpass others. If the corners of the forehead are well-formed and upright, even if legal troubles arise, one will meet a Nobleman who can resolve them. Conversely, if there are marks or damaged patterns in this area, one is often plagued by unexpected misfortunes. If the eyes are red like a red carp, one will certainly die in prison.

詩曰：官祿榮宮仔細詳，山根倉庫要相當。忽然瑩淨無痕點，定主官榮貴久長。官祿宮論曰：兩眼神光如曙星，龍目鳳睛主貴；印堂明潤，兩耳色白過面，聲聞天下，福祿榮顯。如陷缺飛走，而無名譽。氣色青主憂疑，赤主口舌是非，白主孝服至，紅黃上下有詔書加官進職之喜。

The poem says: the official rank and honor palace must be carefully examined; the mountain root, Heavenly Granary, and Earthly Repository should all be in harmony with it. If this area suddenly appears bright and clean, without any traces or flaws, it certainly indicates a long and prosperous official career. Regarding the official rank palace, if the eyes shine like stars at dawn, forming the appearance of a dragon's eye or a phoenix's eye, it signifies a noble and distinguished status. If the imprint hall is bright and moist, and the ears are whiter than the face, one's fame will spread throughout the world, and honor and blessings will be abundant. If these areas are sunken or lacking, and the five mountains scatter and do not converge, there will be no reputation. In terms of color, a blue color indicates worry and doubt; a red color indicates disputes and conflicts; a white color indicates mourning affairs; if red and yellow colors appear above and below the forehead, it signifies the arrival of imperial edicts and the joy of promotion and advancement.

福德者，位居天倉，牽連地閣。五星朝拱，平生福祿滔滔；天地相朝，德行須全五福。額因額窄，須知苦在韌年；額闊頤尖，邊否還從晚景；眉高目聳，尤且平平；眉壓耳掀，休言福德。

The "Fortune Virtue Palace" is located in the Heavenly Granary (the sides of the forehead), and it is also connected to the chin (the Earthly Repository). If the five stars on the face (ears, eyebrows, eyes, nose, and mouth) all converge towards it, one will have continuous blessings and good fortune throughout life. When the Heaven Palace and the Earthly Repository are aligned vertically, one's moral character is complete and all five blessings are present. Conversely, if the forehead is narrow, one will face hardships in early years. If the forehead is wide but the chin is sharp and narrow, one's later years will deteriorate. Even if the eyebrows are high and the eyes are prominent, it will only be average. If the eyebrows are low and the ears are inverted, then there is little or no Fortune Virtue.

詩曰：福德天倉地閣圓，五星光照福綿綿。若還缺陷並尖破，衣食平平更不全。福德宮論曰：天倉地庫為福德宮，須要豐滿明潤，相朝招重重祖蔭，福德永祟。若陷缺不利，淺窄昏暗，災厄常見，人亡家破，蓋因心術損了陰隙，終是勉強，神明不佑。作事行悔，滿面春風，一團和氣。氣色青主憂疑，赤主酒肉，忌口舌，白主災疾，紅黃吉兆。

The poem says: The Fuxi (Fortune Virtue) Palace requires both the Heavenly Granary and the Earthly Repository to be complete and harmonious, with the Five Stars shining brightly, so that blessings may flow continuously. If these areas are defective or sharp and damaged, then one's livelihood will be mediocre, and even insufficient. Regarding the Fuxi Palace: the Heavenly Granary and the Earthly Repository together form the Fuxi Palace, which should be full and bright, with upper and lower parts facing each other, so that one may attract abundant blessings from ancestors and have enduring fortune ("yong sui" should be "yong chong"). If the Fuxi Palace is sunken, lacking, shallow, narrow, or dark, misfortunes often occur, and even lead to death and family ruin. This is mostly due to improper intentions and the loss of Yin Virtue ("yin xi" refers to "yin zhi"), with all actions forced and lacking sincerity, thus not being protected by the divine. Those with good fortune, even if they make mistakes, know to repent and reform, appearing cheerful and harmonious. In terms of complexion, a blue hue indicates worry and suspicion; a red hue suggests matters involving food and drink, but one should beware of disputes. A white hue indicates illness or misfortune; while a red or yellow hue signifies auspicious signs.

相貌者，先觀五嶽，次辨三停。盈滿，此人富貴多榮；三停俱等，永保平生顯達；五嶽朝聳，官祿榮遷，行坐威嚴，為人尊重。額文初運，鼻管中年，地閣水星，是為末主。若有克陷，斷為凶惡。

The "Appearance Palace" is viewed by considering the entire face as a whole: first observe the Five Mountains (the two cheekbones, forehead, chin, and nose), then distinguish the Three Sections (upper, middle, and lower thirds). If both the Five Mountains and the Three Sections are full and prosperous, this person will be wealthy and honored. If the Three Sections are of equal length, this person will have a prosperous and secure life. If the Five Mountains face toward the center and are prominent, this indicates promotion in official positions, and the person will command respect and authority in their demeanor. Specifically, the forehead represents early years, the nose represents middle years, and the chin (the Earth Pavilion) and mouth (the Water Star) represent late years. If any of these areas are cut off, indented, or lacking, it is considered an ominous appearance.

詩曰：相貌須教上下停，三停平等更相生。若還一處無均等，好惡中間有改更。相貌宮論曰：骨法精神，骨肉相稱氣相和，精神清秀，如桂林一枝、崑山片玉，如珠藏淵，如玉隱石，貴顯名流，翰苑吉士。暗慘而薄者凶。氣色滿面紅黃明潤，大吉之兆。

The poem says: When observing appearance, one must consider the upper, middle, and lower parts, with the three parts being equal and mutually supportive, which is good. If any part is uneven, the good and bad will change accordingly. In the discussion of facial features, one should look at bone structure and spirit. The bones and flesh should be in harmony, the breath smooth and harmonious, and the spirit clear and bright, like a single branch in the Guilin area or a single piece of jade on the Kunlun mountain, or like a pearl hidden in a deep pool or a jade concealed in a stone. Such a person is a distinguished figure or a fortunate scholar in the Hanlin Academy. Conversely, if the complexion is dull and dark and the appearance is thin, it indicates misfortune. If the face is fully red and yellow and bright, it is a great auspicious sign.

父母宮論曰：日月角須要高，明淨則父母長壽康寧，低塌則幼失雙親，闇昧主父母有疾。左角偏，防父；右角偏，防母。或同父異母，或隨母嫁父，出祖成家，重重災注，只宜假養，方免刑傷。又云：重羅疊汁，父母重拜；或父亂母淫，與外姦通，又主防父害母。頭側額窄，多是庶出，或因奸而得。

The Parents' House section states: The area on the left side of the forehead called "Day Angle" and the area on the right side called "Moon Angle" should be high and clear. If they are, the parents will live long and be healthy. If they are low and凹陷, the person may lose both parents at a young age. If they are dark and unclear, the parents may be sick. If the left angle is slanted, there may be trouble with the father. If the right angle is slanted, there may be trouble with the mother. Such people are often from a father and mother who are not married, or they may have been raised by their mother after she remarried. They tend to leave their ancestral home to start their own, facing many misfortunes. Only by being adopted by someone else can they avoid injuries. It is also said that if there are overlapping and intersecting lines above the eyebrows ("Chong Luo Die Zhu"), it usually indicates having a stepfather or stepmother. Alternatively, it may indicate an improper father or an unfaithful mother who has had an affair with someone else. This situation mainly warns of trouble with the father and harm to the mother. If the head is slanted or the forehead is narrow, it often suggests being a child from a secondary marriage or from an affair.

又云：左眉高，右眉低，父在母先歸。左眉上，右眉下，父亡母再嫁。額削眉交者，主父母早拋，是為隔角反面無情。兩角人頂，父母雙榮，更受祖蔭，父母聞名。氣色青主父母憂疑，又有口舌相傷；黑白主父母喪亡；紅黃主雙親喜慶。

It is also said that if the left eyebrow is high and the right is low, the father is still alive while the mother has passed away; if the left eyebrow is upward and the right is downward, the father has died and the mother has remarried. If the forehead is thin and the two eyebrows connect, it indicates the loss of both parents at an early age, which is called '隔角' (separation of angles), indicating a lack of affection between the parents. If the left and right day and moon angles are prominent and extend straight to the top of the head, both parents will achieve honor and prestige, and the person can also benefit from the ancestral blessings, with the parents also having a good reputation. In terms of complexion, if the day and moon angles show a blue color, it indicates worry and suspicion for the parents, and there may be disputes between them. If they show black and white colors, it indicates the death of both parents. If they show red and yellow colors, it indicates joy and celebration for both parents.

夫人者，以頭為主，以限為權。頭則身體之首，眼則形容之光。觀頭之方圓，視眼之黑白。頭因而必貴，目善而必慈。眼豎而性剛，眼露而性毒，斜視而懷妒忌。近視面神睛藏，性剛強而心必曲。氣溫柔，面貌必和。滿面青藍，多逢邊否；紅黃不改，必遇榮昌；黑白色侵，憂橫疾病紛紛；色紫見福祿以猶遲；赤色縱橫，信官災而將至。

When judging a person's appearance, take the head as the main focus and the eyes as the standard. The head is the foremost part of the whole body, and the eyes are the brilliance of the appearance. Therefore, one should look whether the head is square or round, and whether the eyes are clearly black and white. A well-formed head indicates a person of high status, while kind eyes suggest a gentle heart. Eyes that are upright indicate a strong character, while eyes that protrude outward show a cruel nature. Eyes that look sideways suggest jealousy. If someone has nearsightedness, a dull expression, and eyes that are inwardly focused, they are likely to be strong-willed and have complex thoughts. A person with a gentle demeanor will have a harmonious face. In terms of complexion, if the face is mostly blue and green, it indicates difficulties and obstructions. If the face is consistently red and yellow, it signifies prosperity and success. If black and white colors appear, misfortunes, calamities, and diseases will come. If purple appears, there will be blessings and honors, but they will arrive late. If red color spreads widely, it can be certain that legal troubles and disasters are coming.

要知克子害兒，必是眼下無肉；臥蠶平起，後嗣相從。眉中若旋，兄弟必全；眉橫一字，足義愛人。要知奸詐孤貧，看他鼻頭尖薄；官高位顯，準頭圓似截簡。衰困中年，定是風門牙露。露齒結喉，相中大忌，男子如此，骨肉分離；婦人如此，防夫絕子。

To determine if a person is harmful to their children, look at whether there is flesh on their lower eyelid; if the lower eyelid is flat, full, and raised, their descendants will continue without end. If there are spiral hairs in the middle of the eyebrows, it indicates brothers are complete; if the eyebrows are straight and horizontal like the character '一', it shows a person who values righteousness and cares for others. To know if a person is deceitful and poor, look at whether the tip of the nose is sharp and thin; those in high official positions have a nose tip that is round like a cut bamboo tube. Those who experience decline and hardship in middle age will certainly have their ear holes (wind gates) exposed and their teeth exposed. Having exposed teeth along with a prominent Adam's apple is a major warning in physiognomy: for a man, it indicates separation of flesh and bone; for a woman, it warns of harm to her husband and the cutting off of descendants.

門小唇薄，此人多是多非；印上雜紋，決定難逃刑法；口角兩垂向下，因知奸詐便宜。欲知富貴聰明，須知眼如點漆；口如四字，唇似硃紅，兩角朝於天倉，定是公侯之位；眉高耳聳，官祿榮遷。

A person with a small and thin mouth will have many troubles and disputes throughout their life. If there are chaotic lines on the area between the eyebrows, they are destined to suffer from legal punishment. If both corners of the mouth turn downward, it indicates that the person is cunning and likes to take advantage of others. To know whether a person is wealthy and intelligent, look at their eyes; if they are black like ink, they are intelligent. If the mouth is square like the character '四' and the lips are red like cinnabar, and both the corners of the eyes or mouth point toward the Heavenly Granary, they will certainly hold high official positions. If the eyebrows are high and the ears are raised above the eyebrows, they will have promotions and success in official positions.

看部位相學堂，須要六處不陷。在僧道，則出入千人之上；在仕途，位至三公之際，初年水厄之憂。但有眉間黑子，痣生眼尾，中年必遭水厄。身肥項促，命不久長。要知貴賤吉凶，須有此本風鑑。

To determine the facial features related to "the academy" (the areas associated with intelligence and literary talent), it is crucial that these six areas are not sunken. Those whose six areas are not sunken may, if they become monks or Taoist priests, surpass a thousand people in ability; if they pursue an official career, they may attain the rank of the Three Grand Ministers, but they should be cautious of water-related misfortunes in their early years. Those who have a black mole between their eyebrows or a mole at the end of their eyes will certainly face water-related misfortunes in middle age. Those who are fat but have a short neck tend to have shorter lifespans. To understand a person's status, fortune, and misfortune, one must rely on the principles explained in this book, The Wind Mirror.

（滿庭芳）額廣耳珠，頭圓足厚，瑩然美貌光輝。寬舒豐厚，形氣類相隨，皆是五行分定。豐衣足食兩相宜。智慧者，眉清目秀，聲價少年知。肘龍並虎臂，山根明朗，地閣豐肥。更鼻垂懸膽，項有餘皮。賦性高名磊落，面方皆厚宛如龜。真個好，安全五嶽，壽數介齊眉。

This poem uses the "Man Ting Fang" tune to describe the entire good appearance. A broad forehead, hanging ears, a round head, thick feet, a body that is smooth and lustrous with a radiant face. A broad and relaxed manner, a sturdy body, with form and energy in harmony, all of which are determined by the Five Phases from birth. Such a person will not lack food or clothing. The intelligent and wise have clear eyebrows and bright eyes, gaining fame at a young age. The upper arms are like dragon bones, the lower arms like tiger bones, the mountain root is clear, the chin is full and thick, and the nose is like a hanging pearl pointing downward. With flesh behind the neck, such a person has a noble and pure nature, a reputable name, a square face with all parts full and thick, resembling a tortoise's back. Truly, this is a good appearance: the Five Mountains are stable and complete, and longevity matches the eyebrows (long life until the white eyebrows appear).

官學堂：一曰眼為官學堂，眼要長而清，主官職之位。祿學堂：二曰額為祿學堂，額闊而長，主官壽。內學堂：三曰當門兩齒為內學堂，要周正而密，主忠信孝敬；疏缺而小主多狂妄。外學堂：四曰耳門之前為外學堂，要耳前豐滿光潤，主聰明；若昏沉，愚齒之人也。

"The 'Xuetang' refers to four areas on the face associated with intelligence and academic success. The first is the 'Guan Xuetang', which is the eyes; they should be long and clear, indicating official rank and status. The second is the 'Lu Xuetang', which is the forehead; it should be broad and long, indicating official fortune and longevity. The third is the 'Nei Xuetang', which is the two front teeth; they should be straight and closely aligned, indicating loyalty, trustworthiness, and filial piety; if the teeth are sparse, missing, or small, it indicates recklessness. The fourth is the 'Wai Xuetang', which is the area in front of the ear; it should be full and smooth, indicating intelligence; if the color here is dull, it indicates a dull-witted person."

高明：第一高明部學堂，頭圓或有異骨昂。高廣：第二高廣部學堂，額勇不錯骨起方。光大：第二光大部學堂，印堂平明無痕傷。明秀：第四明秀部學堂，眼光黑多人隱藏。

The Eight Schools refer to eight key areas on the face that indicate auspiciousness, each examined separately. The first is the "High and Noble School," which examines the top of the head: the head should be round and full, or have a prominent, elevated bone. The second is the "High and Broad School," which examines the forehead: the forehead should be full, upright, and not crooked, with prominent and square bones (the original text mistakenly states "broad and upright" as "bold and upright," it should be "broad and upright"). The third is the "Radiant and Wise School," which examines the area between the eyebrows: this area should be flat, bright, and free from marks or injuries (the original text mistakenly labels this as the second, it should be the third). The fourth is the "Bright and Elegant School," which examines the eyes: the eyes should have more black pupil and less white sclera, with the inner light concealed rather than exposed.

聰明：第五聰明部學堂，耳有輪廓紅白黃。忠信：第六忠信部學堂，齒齊周密白如霜。廣德：第七廣德部學堂，舌長至準紅紋長。班筍：第八班筍部學堂，橫起天中細秀長。八位學堂如有此，人生富貴多吉祥。

The fifth is the "Hall of Wisdom," examining the ears: the inner and outer contours of the ears are distinct, with colors either red, white, or yellow, and they are moist and lustrous. The sixth is the "Hall of Loyalty and Trust," examining the teeth: the teeth are neat and closely packed, white like frost. The seventh is the "Hall of Universal Virtue," examining the tongue: the tongue can extend to the tip of the nose, and the red patterns on the tongue are long and fine. The eighth is the "Hall of Excellence," examining the eyebrows: the eyebrows are horizontal, located below the middle of the forehead, fine, delicate, and long. If all these eight halls are present, the person will be prosperous throughout their life and experience many auspicious events.

揹負琴書不得名，學堂無位陷三停。人中一位若無應，空將年月在朝臣。欲說無官少保人，盜門青氣有羅紋。使於鼻上多紅氣，可惜虛勞枉苦辛。月學尖兒義損財，初年流落更多災。官方門舌無人說，只有先賢相出來。

These poems explain the harm of failing to succeed in the examination system. Carrying a zither and books to seek education everywhere yet failing to achieve fame is due to the poor location of the school area, with all three stops being concave. If the person's philtrum is also not in harmony, then he will waste his years in the court without any achievement. To say that a person cannot become an official and receives little recommendation is because the "thief's gate" (the area in front of the ears) shows green qi and has intersecting lines; furthermore, if there are many red qi on the nose, all his hard work will be in vain. Those with a sharp and narrow "moon school" (the area above the eyebrows) will be loyal but lose money, and they will be wandering abroad in their early years, facing many misfortunes. Such people have no one to speak for them in the official circles, and only the methods of the sages can reveal the reasons behind this.

面之三停者，自髮際下至眉間為上停，自眉間下至鼻為中停，自準下人中至頦為下停。夫三停者，以象三才也。上停象滅，中停象人，下停象地。故上停長而豐隆，方而廣闊者，主貴也；中停隆而直，峻而靜者，主壽也；下停平而滿，端而厚者，主富也。

The three stops on the face are divided from the hairline down to between the eyebrows as the upper stop, from between the eyebrows down to the nose tip as the middle stop, and from below the nose to the chin as the lower stop. These three stops correspond to the three elements of heaven, earth, and humanity: the upper stop represents heaven (the original text mistakenly says "xiang mie" instead of "xiang tian"), the middle stop represents humanity, and the lower stop represents earth. Therefore, if the upper stop is long and full, square and wide, it indicates nobility; if the middle stop is prominent, straight, high, and calm, it indicates longevity; if the lower stop is flat, full, upright, and solid, it indicates wealth.

若上停尖狹缺陷者，主多刑厄之災，防克父母，早賤之相也；中停短促編塌者，主不仁不義，智識短少，不得兄弟妻子之力，有主中年破損也；下停長而狹尖薄者，主無田宅，生貧苦，老而艱辛也。三停皆稱，乃為上相之人也。

In reverse, if the upper part is narrow and pointed with defects, it indicates many punishments and calamities, and also warns of being harmed by parents, indicating a lowly status in early years; if the middle part is short, slanted, and sunken, it suggests lack of benevolence and righteousness, limited vision, and lack of support from brothers and wife, also indicating decline in middle age; if the lower part is long but narrow, pointed, and thin, it suggests no property or land, a life of poverty, and hardship in old age. Only when all three parts are in harmony and proportion does one possess an excellent facial constitution.