The Supreme Clarity Divine Mirror Volume Two

大貴之相有三：曰聲，曰神，曰氣。蓋聲清則神清，神清則氣清，驗此三者，其形骨次之。是以古者方伎之妙，有聞人之聲韻而知其必貴者，得之於神也；有察人之喜怒操守而知其必貴者，得之於氣也。故聲欲響潤而長，神欲精粹而藏，氣欲舒緩而靜，反此者不貴也。若夫有聲而有神，氣不應，則其貴必遲；有神而氣怯聲破，則其貴不逺；有氣而神聲慢，未可言貴也。此三者幽而難明，□而難測，惟意所觧，口莫能宣也。

The three signs of great fortune are: first, voice; second, spirit; third, breath. A clear voice leads to a clear spirit, and a clear spirit leads to a clear breath. When examining these three, physical appearance and bone structure are secondary. Therefore, ancient masters of divination could sometimes determine a person's destined greatness just by listening to his voice's tone and resonance, which comes from the spirit; others could judge greatness by observing a person's expressions and moral integrity, which comes from the breath. Thus, the voice should be loud, round, and long-lasting; the spirit should be pure and hidden within; the breath should be slow and calm. The opposite of these traits indicates lack of greatness. If a person has a good voice and a good spirit, but his breath does not match, his rise to prominence will be delayed. If he has a good spirit but weak breath and a broken voice, his prosperity will not last. Only those with good breath but lazy and scattered spirit and voice can be said to lack true greatness. These three aspects are subtle and hard to grasp, deeply hidden and difficult to measure. They can only be understood through the mind, and cannot be explained with words.

成形而不可變，體具而不可移。大凡形體惟在完滿隆厚、清潤崇重、平正華秀，不貴則富也。若怪而麄、古而露、清而寒、秀而薄者，皆非美相也。古人論部位之法，以額、凖頭、地角、左右顴為五嶽，以眼、口、鼻、耳為四瀆，以上下分九州島十二辰。由此觀之，則一形之□，其所該也大，又烏可淺淺而論哉？

Once the form and appearance are established, they cannot be changed, and once the body is formed, it cannot be moved. In general, if a person's physical form is complete, thick, clear, refined, dignified, and balanced with elegance, they will not be wealthy but at least prosperous. If their appearance is strange and coarse, ancient and exposed, clear but thin and cold, or refined but weak and frail, then these are not beautiful features. The ancients divided the body parts by considering the forehead, nose tip, chin, and the left and right cheekbones as the "Five Mountains," and the eyes, mouth, nose, and ears as the "Four Rivers." They further assigned the Nine Provinces and the Twelve Earthly Branches to different positions. Thus, the content of a person's appearance is vast, and how can we lightly and carelessly comment on it?

故上自天子，下自庶人，其五臟六腑、百骸九竅之形皆同，然其所以為形則異也。若辨析之，須於三停五行中先觀其要妙，次求其部位氣色，左顧右盻，尋根揣本，則貴賤貧富、吉凶壽夭，灼然可見矣。

Therefore, from the Son of Heaven down to the common people, the form and structure of the five internal organs, six腑, the entire skeleton, and the nine orifices are the same for everyone. However, the principles that form their respective appearances are vastly different. To discern clearly, one must first identify the key subtle aspects within the "three divisions" and the Five Phases configuration. Then, by examining the color and appearance of each part, looking from left to right and thoroughly investigating the root, one can clearly discern a person's status of nobility or commonness, wealth or poverty, fortune or misfortune, longevity or short life.

形體身骨，相之根本也；氣色，相之枝葉也。根本固則枝葉繁，根本枯則枝葉謝，論相所以先究形體身骨而後氣色也。夫氣舒則色暢，氣恬則色靜，氣通則光潤華明見於色，此皆氣色之善也；氣偏則色焦，氣滯則色枯，氣蔽則憔悴暗黒見於色，此皆氣色之凶也。若夫形如枯木，心如死灰，淡然不與世俱，此又至人之相，不可以氣而論也。

The form and bones are the foundation of appearance, while color and luster are its branches. Only when the foundation is firm can the branches flourish; if the foundation withers, the branches will wither as well. Therefore, when examining appearance, one should first investigate the form and bones, and then consider the color and luster. When the qi is smooth, the color becomes bright; when the qi is tranquil, the color becomes steady; when the qi flows freely, there is a radiant and luminous appearance reflected in the color — these are signs of good qi. Conversely, if the qi is erratic, the color becomes restless; if the qi is stagnant, the color becomes dry and withered; if the qi is blocked, the color becomes dull and dark — these are signs of bad qi. As for those whose form resembles withered wood and whose spirit is like dead ashes, who remain calm and detached, not conforming to the ways of the world, these are the appearances of sages and enlightened persons, and cannot be measured by ordinary standards of color and luster.

形以清奇古怪者，須得神與氣合；若神氣不爽，則孤露塵俗、寒薄輕沈，非貴相也。得清如寒冰，奇如美玉，古如蒼巖之老松，怪如泰山之盤石，雜之千萬人中，見而異之者，乃清奇古怪之貴相。凡有此相，必須操修過人，功業隆重，聲聞天下也。

Those with appearances characterized as clear, strange, ancient, and peculiar must have their spirit and energy in harmony. If the spirit and energy are not bright and clear, they will appear isolated and exposed, vulgar and unrefined, shallow and light, and thus not be auspicious signs of high status. To be clear is like cold ice, transparent and pure; to be strange is like fine jade, smooth and extraordinary; to be ancient is like an old pine on a weathered rock, strong and vigorous; to be peculiar is like a stone on Mount Tai, strange and majestic. Such a person, when mixed among thousands, will stand out at a glance—this is the true appearance of clear, strange, ancient, and peculiar signs of high status. Those who possess such appearances are certainly beyond ordinary people in virtue and cultivation, achieving great success and fame that spreads throughout the world.

形有五寛、五短、五慢、五露、五急、五藏。何謂五寛？曰氣色，曰行坐，曰飲食，曰言語，曰喜怒，全此五者必逺大。何謂五短？曰頭，曰手，曰足，曰脛，曰身，全此五者中流之相也。何謂五慢？曰神，曰性，曰情，曰氣，曰行，全此五者壽而發於遲也。

There are distinctions called "five broad" (五宽), "five short" (五短), "five slow" (五慢), "five exposed" (五露), "five urgent" (五急), and "five hidden" (五藏). What is "five broad"? The complexion is broad and harmonious, sitting and walking is broad and comfortable, eating and drinking is broad and slow, speech is broad and kind, and emotions such as joy and anger are broad and balanced. If all five are present, one's future is certainly promising. What is "five short"? The head is short, the hands are short, the feet are short, the lower legs are short, and the body is short; if all five are present (without being disproportionate), it indicates an average appearance. What is "five slow"? The spirit is slow, the nature is slow, the emotions are slow, the breath is slow, and the movements are slow; if all five are present, it indicates a long life but a late success.

何謂五露？曰眉、耳、鼻、齒、眼，全此五者清烈孤貴異顯之相也；神露路死夭折。何謂五急？神、氣、性、皮、骨，發早而易喪也。何謂五藏？視藏神，言藏聲，見藏色，思藏息，聽藏氣，全此五者清貴逺大之器也。前此六說中有可採，宜更致思，定有所得。

What is called the Five Exposures? They are: eyebrow exposure, ear exposure, nose exposure, tooth exposure, and eye exposure. If all five are exposed but the spirit remains hidden, it indicates a dignified and lofty character, one who is noble and achieves great success. However, if even the spirit is exposed, the person is likely to die in exile or meet an early death. What is called the Five Urgencies? They are: spirit urgency, breath urgency, temperament urgency, skin urgency, and bone urgency. Such people may achieve success early in life but are also prone to an early demise. What is called the Five Internal Organs? When looking at things, the spirit does not leak out; when speaking, the voice does not scatter; when handling objects, the expression does not appear outwardly; when thinking, the breath does not become chaotic; when listening, the spirit does not wander. If all five are achieved, the person is noble and possesses great capacity. Among these six concepts, there are many valuable insights. One should reflect further and will surely gain something.

五惡殺：兩眉短尖，眼常如淚，此為卒暴殺；鼻折凖頭曲，斜羊視，此名自吊殺；目睛黃動，口不合唇，此為扛尸殺；肉橫四起，暴露不檢，此名兇暴殺；眼中赤筋，眊反強視，此名聞亡殺。茍有一焉，皆不能善終，常以此言為當也。

The "Five Evil Deaths" refer to five signs of a violent or untimely death: short and sharp eyebrows, with eyes often appearing to hold back tears, known as "Sudden Death" (sudden death); a broken nose and a crooked nose tip, along with a sheep-like gaze, known as "Self-Suspension Death" (self-suspension); yellowish eyes that move unpredictably and lips that cannot close properly, known as "Body-Bearing Death" (death by being carried away); facial muscles that bulge out and are exposed without restraint, known as "Fierce Death"; and red veins in the eyes, cloudy vision, and staring forcefully, known as "News Death" (death upon hearing news). If any of these five signs are present, one cannot die a peaceful death; this has always been considered accurate.

山川麗秀而氣不同，此人之生其形性所以有厚薄輕重清濁之異也。故閩山清聳，人俗於骨；南水平而土薄，人俗於情；北土重厚，人俗於鼻；淮水泛濁，人俗於重；若宋人俗於口，蜀人俗於眼，魯人俗於軒昻，江東江西人俗於色。如此類者，皆風土致異故也。論相而及此者，幾於神乎！

The beauty of mountains and rivers may be similar across different regions, but the earth's energy varies. Therefore, when people are born, their physical appearances and temperaments differ in terms of thickness, weight, clarity, and turbidity. In Fujian, where the mountains are clear and lofty, the people tend to have sharp and elegant facial features. In the Jiangnan region, where the water is flat and the soil is thin, the people are more emotionally expressive. In the north, where the soil is thick and the atmosphere is heavy, people often have broad and prominent noses. In the area around the Huai River, where the water is turbulent and muddy, people tend to be heavy and solid. As for the people of Song (now Shangqiu in Henan), their characteristics are reflected in their mouths; those of Shu (Sichuan) in their eyes; those of Lu (Shandong) in their dignified bearing; and those of Jiangdong and Jiangxi in their complexion. Such distinctions are all caused by differences in water, soil, and local climate. To discuss physiognomy to this extent is almost like reaching the divine.

唐舉論相，不好言形而好論色，不好言聲而好言氣，餘以為深意也。蓋形聲一定而不變，所以易；色氣屢變而不一，所以難。若唐公者，是故欲精其難能也。常得渠所著論氣色之文：夫人之氣色，皆發於心，縈於肺，觸於肝，散於腎，暢於脾。故氣色光而神靜，血通飲食流暢，喜之也；氣色昏則心亂血滯，飲食脹逆，憂之也。

During the Warring States period, the physiognomist Tang Ju discussed physiognomy, preferring to talk about color rather than appearance, and preferring to talk about qi rather than sound. I think there is profound meaning in this. Because form and sound are fixed once established, so they appear easy to observe; color and qi, however, change frequently and are ever-changing, so they appear difficult to observe. Tang Ju precisely aimed to achieve precision in this most difficult area. I once obtained the writings he composed on color, which said: the color of a person originates in the heart, circulates through the lungs, is moved by the liver, spreads to the kidneys, and flows smoothly through the spleen. Therefore, when the color is bright and the expression is calm, the blood flows smoothly and the digestion is unimpeded, which is a sign of joy; when the color is dim, the mind is troubled, the blood circulation is blocked, and the digestion is stagnant and the food rises, which is a sign of sorrow.

喜憂之，外見則浮如薄雲之蒙日，內見則隠如圭璧之有瑕；或盈而慘舒，或發露藏息；長者如絲，細者如毛，圓如粟，長如麥，斜如倚竿，皆氣色之現也。極致目力，徹旦而視之，憂喜足徵矣。

The signs of joy and sorrow, when appearing on the surface, appear faintly like thin clouds covering the sun; when hidden inside, they appear subtly like a small flaw on a jade bi disk. Sometimes they are full and either dim or spread out, sometimes revealed on the surface, sometimes concealed and hidden. Their forms: long like silk, fine like hair, round like millet grains, long and narrow like wheat grains, slanting like a bamboo pole leaning sideways — these are the appearances of the color qi. With keen eyesight, observe them at dawn when the color qi is most genuine, and one's joy and sorrow can be clearly discerned.

人生也，雖有善惡之形而貴賤未可分；雖有吉凶之色而禍福莫可詳。是以聖人以一面之形分百二十之部，上應三才，下配五嶽，俯仰天地之位，辯別內外之方。見其形則知其貴賤，察其色則驗其吉凶也，其謂至□至深，莫可得而隠也。

When a person is born, although there are forms of good and evil appearances, looking only at the form cannot distinguish between nobility and lowliness; although there are changes of auspicious and inauspicious colors, looking only at the color cannot determine fortune or misfortune. Therefore, the sage divided a face into one hundred and twenty parts. It corresponds to the three elements of heaven, earth, and humanity, and matches the five mountain directions. By observing the heavens and examining the earth, the sage discerned the positions of heaven and earth, and identified the directions of inside and outside. By examining the form, one can know the person's status; by observing the color, one can determine fortune or misfortune. This method is said to be extremely subtle and profound, so that nothing can be concealed.

且天中者，最中之位，以象人主，所以威制萬方，故刑獄在傍，兵衛在後，公卿前列，府庫左右。精舍為神靈之府，故動於眉□之上；學堂為聰明之館，故近於耳門之前。目者受色福，故妻兒俱列於目下；財者為人之貪，故盜賊依於金匱。山林近於仙路，弓弩落於邉方，承漿近口，日角居天。

"The Heaven Center" is located at the very top of the forehead, the most central position, symbolizing the ruler, thus capable of commanding all directions; therefore, the "Criminal Court" position is placed beside it, the "Military Guard" position behind it, the "Ministers" position in front of it, and the "Treasury" position on either side—completely mirroring the layout of the imperial court. The "Spiritual Hall" is the dwelling place of deities, so it is fixed above the eyebrows (the original text is missing one character); the "Academy" is the hall for wisdom and talent, so it is placed in front of the ear gates. The eyes receive the blessings of sound and color, so the positions for wife and children are arranged below the eyes; wealth is something people desire, so the "Thieves" position is located beside the "Golden Chest" (wealth position). The "Mountain Forest" position is near the path to immortality, the "Bow and Arrow" position is located in the border regions, the "Chengjiang" position is near the mouth, and the "Solar Forehead" position is located on the heavenly palace.

且上停者又為天，曰主祿；中停者又為人，曰主壽；下停者又為地，曰主富。三部亦為三主：上停初主，中停中主，下停末主。故上停豐滿，初年福祿；中停隆厚，中年成立；下停缺陷者，晚年破散。大體吉凶貴賤，無所不攝，今畧舉此數端，可皆以此求之。

Furthermore, the upper part (from the hairline to the eyebrows) represents heaven and governs official rank; the middle part (from the eyebrows to the tip of the nose) represents humanity and governs longevity; the lower part (from the tip of the nose to the chin) represents earth and governs wealth. These three parts are also known as the 'three main areas': the upper part governs the early years, the middle part governs the middle years, and the lower part governs the later years. Therefore, if the upper part is full and round, one will have good fortune and official rank in early life; if the middle part is prominent and thick, one will establish a family and achieve success in middle age; if the lower part is defective, one may experience decline and separation in old age. In general, all good and bad fortune, prosperity and poverty are covered by this system of body parts. Here only a few examples are given; others can be inferred by following the same reasoning.

天中主過事，又主官祿。髙起直者初年得官，平滿者宜逺行有官祿，缺陷者主刑獄死。天庭主三公貴品之部。若有骨起者當為卿監，骨起而兩邉□角應之，必任宰輔。有黒痣缺陷主刑死。一名天牢，主貴人之牢，亦名鴻臚寺，亦名四方館。骨陷色惡，不宜此處任官。司空主天官三公之部。骨起光澤者當任三公九卿，色惡不吉。

"The Tianzhong" is located at the center of the forehead, below the hairline. It signifies past events and official rank. If the bone here is high and straight, one will attain official position early in life; if it is flat and full, it is favorable for serving in distant posts and gaining official salary; if it is sunken or defective, it indicates imprisonment and death due to legal punishment. Below "Tianzhong" is "Tianting," which represents the rank of a high official such as a Grand Minister. If the bone here is prominent, one will hold positions like a minister or inspector; if the bone is raised and the corner bones on both sides correspond with each other, one will certainly reach the rank of prime minister. If there is a black mole or a sunken area, it indicates suffering legal punishment and death. "Tianting" is also called "Tianlao," which signifies the imprisonment of a nobleman; it is also called "Honglu Si" and "Sifang Guan." If the bone is sunken and the complexion is bad, it is unfavorable to serve in such official departments. Below "Tianting" is "Sikong," which represents the rank of the Three High Officials. If the bone here is raised and has a luster, one will hold the position of the Three High Officials or the Nine Ministers; if the complexion is bad, it is an ill omen.

中正主群寮之事，詳品人物之司，亦主官位髙下進退。骨起色潤澤，主官不歇滅。印堂主天印兩士，亦名□闕庭，掌符璽之官。方寸起而瑩者，二千石守；方寸平而靜者，三品任官不離闕庭；方寸陷者，亦主富貴。眉接連不廣，一生無祿；當傍有黒痣瘢痕，事或不吉也。

"Zhongzheng" is located below the司空 and in the center between the two eyebrows, governing matters concerning officials and subordinates, and it is the place where the office for evaluating people is situated. It also governs the rank and promotion or demotion of officials. If the bone here is prominent and the complexion is moist and lustrous, the official position will not be interrupted or abolished. Below this is "Yingtang" (between the two eyebrows), which governs the duties of officials close to the emperor, such as those in charge of the imperial seal. This area is also known as "Queingting" (the missing character in the original text). If the bone here is prominent and smooth, one can become a governor (commander of a commandery) with a rank of two thousand stones; if the area is flat and calm, one can hold a third-grade official position and remain in the court; even if this area is slightly indented, it still indicates wealth and honor. However, if the two eyebrows are connected and the Yingtang is narrow, one will have no official position or rank throughout life. If there is a black mole or scar beside the Yingtang, one's affairs often go ill.

山根主有勢。斷絶主多厄無兄弟，狹薄而低者並無勢力。眉鼻上亦名玉衡，又廷中。平滿或有奇骨伏起者，招國租之喜；但衡上依依上侵，則名聞朝野；若陷窪而目得相見者，則情淺識露，謀事難成。年上主已身之疾病。骨肉起，一生無疾患；陷缺者主惡死；有黒痣者主貧苦。

The "mountain root" (the base of the nose between the two eyes) indicates whether a person has status and power. If the mountain root is broken or cut off, it signifies many calamities and the absence of brothers. If it is narrow, thin, and sunken, it generally means a lack of authority. The section between the eyebrows and the nose is also called "Juheng" and "Tingzhong." If this area is flat and full, or if there is a subtle bone rising from it, it can bring good fortune such as imperial salary or honors. If the Juheng energy subtly rises toward the forehead, it indicates fame throughout the country. However, if it is low and sunken, forming a hollow, such that the eyes can almost see each other through the nose (the mountain root is almost non-existent), the person will be shallow in character, unable to keep secrets, and will find it difficult to achieve anything. The "year position" (the upper part of the nose below the mountain root) indicates one's own illnesses. If there is a prominent bone there, the person will have no illness throughout their life. If it is sunken and defective, it indicates a bad death. If there is a black mole there, it indicates poverty.

壽上主命之長短，事之吉凶。陷缺者無壽。又名怪部：青色赤黒交錯，怪兆也，應林木為怪，應欄□牛馬為怪，應井灶釜鳴井沸為怪。準頭主富貴貧賤百事吉凶。端正圓平直充滿者，富貴有官；準頭齊者，心性慈；準頭分，妨克兒。左為蘭臺，右為廷尉，成就平好者，聰眀見識。

The "Shou Shang" (the area above the year position, the bridge of the nose) governs longevity and the fortune or misfortune of affairs. If it is sunken or missing, it indicates a lack of longevity. It is also called the "Guai Bu" (strange part). Here, if green, red, and black colors intermingle, it is a sign of strangeness—possibly indicating strange occurrences in the woods or on the farm, or strange events involving cattle and horses in the stables, or strange occurrences around wells and stoves, such as pots making noises by themselves or well water boiling on its own. The "Zhen Tou" (the tip of the nose) governs wealth and poverty, and the fortune or misfortune of all matters. If it is well-formed, round, flat, and full, it indicates wealth and official positions. If the tip of the nose is neat and well-proportioned, the person is kind-hearted. If the tip of the nose splits into two parts, it indicates harm to sons. The left wing of the nose is called "Lan Tai," and the right wing is called "Ting Wei." If these two areas are flat and well-formed, the person is intelligent and has good judgment.

人中主人心性，亦主子孫。深直端廣者，忠信有子孫；中蹇而短者，夭命孤獨貧；有黒痣，女人當自嫁。正口主信文，充實平正稜成者有信行，薄弱缺陷者多詐妄，有黒痣者主貴吉利。承漿主飲酒，如有黒痣不宜飲酒，醉而當死；平滿者一飲五斗，常朝酒食。一名藥部，主服藥，色暗服藥不得力。地閣主地土屋宅，平厚者多田宅而富，狹薄者即主貧苦。頦頥主貧富，圓厚平澤者富，尖陷者貧窮，長者主克害骨肉。

"The person's 'Rénzhōng' (the vertical groove below the nose and above the lips) governs the heart nature and descendants: if it is deep and straight, and properly formed and wide, the person is loyal and trustworthy and has descendants; if it is blocked and short, the person has a short life, is lonely and poor; if there is a black mole, the woman will remarry. The 'Zhèngkǒu' (the mouth area) governs trust and literary talent: if the mouth is full and level, with distinct lip edges, the person is trustworthy and has actions; if it is thin and weak with defects, the person is deceitful and deceptive; if there is a black mole on the mouth, it indicates nobility and good fortune. The 'Chéngjiāng' (the depression below the lower lip) governs drinking: if there is a black mole here, the person should not drink alcohol, as drinking will lead to death; if it is flat and full, the person can drink five dou at a time and often enjoys wine and food. It is also called the 'Yàobù' (drug area), governing medication; if the complexion is dark, medication will not be effective. The 'Dìgé' (the area around the chin) governs land, houses, and property: if it is flat and thick, there is much land and property and wealth; if it is narrow and thin, the person is poor. The 'Kēyí' (the chin and cheeks) governs wealth and poverty: if it is round, thick, flat, and smooth, the person is wealthy; if it is sharp, thin, and sunken, the person is poor; if it is too long, it indicates harm to close relatives."

天獄一名理獄，主刑厄。平滿者不犯刑獄，缺陷及色惡者多遭獄厄。左廂主丞相，平滿者吉利，骨起與伏犀相連者當入宰輔，陷缺坎者亦多災厄。內府主金玉財寶，骨起平滿，家累珠玉，身復仁孝；缺陷者□蕩消折，亦獄死。

"The Heaven's Prison" is also called "The Reasonable Prison," governing calamities related to punishment and imprisonment: if this area is level and full, the person will not get into legal trouble throughout their life; however, if it is sunken, defective, or has a bad complexion, they are likely to suffer from imprisonment. "The Left Chamber" represents the position of the Chancellor: if it is level and full, it is auspicious; if the bone rises and connects with the "Hidden Ridge Bone," the person is destined for high official rank; but if it is sunken, uneven, or irregular, they are prone to misfortunes. "The Inner Treasury" governs gold and jade treasures: if the bone rises and is level here, the family will accumulate jewels and treasures, and the person will be kind and filial; if it is sunken or defective, the family's wealth will be completely lost, and there may even be death in prison.

髙廣主方伯之座，豐起者當任刺史，平吉利，有黒痣少□父母。陽尺主近佐之官，肉骨豐起，位佐郡之職；缺陷者主官歇滅；有黒痣者客死他鄉。武庫主兵甲之吏，骨肉起者宜任兵之官；若有瘢疵缺陷者，不宜任此職，亦從軍之敗；有黒痣兵死，赤色主鬬傷，黃色不宜受寄尸兵。

"High and broad" signifies the position of a regional governor (the feudal lord's minister): those with full and prominent features are suitable for serving as a state governor; those with flat and even features are auspicious; if there is a black birthmark, it indicates losing parents at a young age (the original text is missing one character). "Yang measure" refers to officials close to the ruler: those with thick and prominent flesh are suitable for auxiliary positions in a prefecture; if there is a depression or deficiency, the official position will be interrupted or abolished; if there is a black birthmark, it indicates dying away from home. "Military storehouse" governs military posts: those with thick and prominent flesh are suitable for military positions; if there are scars, blemishes, or depressions, they are unsuitable for military service, and even if they join the army, they will suffer defeat; if there is a black birthmark, it indicates death in military affairs; if red is present, it indicates disputes and injuries; if yellow is present, it is inauspicious to be entrusted with military matters or to bury fallen soldiers.

轉角主郡守之位，骨起而色眀者主任藩府。一名弓弩，有黒痣主兵死，□黒主退官失祿，赤色暴病或爭競官職。輔骨大即官大，輔骨小即官小，如無骨不可求官。邉地者主邉郡之職，亦主逺行吉凶，肉起吉利，邉地骨峻起者主□御之權，黒色不能逺行，陷者為奴僕使，有黒痣色惡者，不問男女皆客亡。

"The 'Turn' sign indicates a position as a prefectural governor: if the bone structure is prominent and the complexion is bright and smooth, one may serve in a regional governor's office. It is also called 'Crossbow': a black birthmark indicates death from military affairs; a present black color indicates dismissal from office and loss of status; a present red color indicates sudden illness or disputes over official positions. The 'Assistant Bone' nearby, if large, indicates a high official rank; if small, a lower rank; if completely absent, one should not seek official positions. The 'Border Area' indicates a position in a border region, and also predicts the fortune of long journeys: if the flesh is swollen here, it is auspicious; if the bone in the border area is sharp and high, one holds authority over a large territory; if black color appears, one should not travel far; if it is sunken, one can only serve as a servant or attendant; if there is a black birthmark with a bad complexion, regardless of gender, one will die in a foreign land."

日角主公侯之坐，充滿洪直骨起者主御前常坐，光澤行人避道。天府一名王府，主入朝否□，是故天府枯燥，有官而無道。房心主師侍之位，骨起者為人之師，骨起而黃色光澤者為國師，色惡者非時主病。

"The Day Angle" (the bulge on the left upper part of the forehead) indicates the position of a prince or noble: if it is full and the bone structure is broad, straight, and prominent, the person can often have a seat before the emperor; when the color and luster are good, even pedestrians will make way when they go out. "The Imperial Residence" is also called "The王府" (Palace), which indicates whether one can serve as an official in court (the original text is missing one character); therefore, if the area of the Imperial Residence is dry and lacks luster, even though one holds an official position, they cannot follow the proper path. "The Room and Heart" indicates the position of an imperial teacher or attendant: if the bone structure is prominent, one can become a teacher to others; if the bone structure is prominent and shows a yellow luster, one can become a teacher to the emperor; if the color and luster are bad, one will fall ill out of season.

上墓左右主父母之位，骨起者宜父母，光澤子孫滿堂，黒痣缺陷主溺死，色枯燥者父母不能。四煞主手足妨之病、四時煞害之事，黃色憂傷損，黒色被賊引縮缺，骨起皆憂煞害，平滿光澤者一生不被害。戰堂主征戰事，色斑惡者戰不還，色好平滿戰勝，缺陷兵死，骨起為將。驛馬主乗騎之事，色澤者如乗馬去，陷缺者無乗馬之祿，色惡者乗馬有死。吊庭主喪亡之事，吊庭白如梨花父母死，□白即披服及黒痣，喪服多時矣。

The "Upper Tomb" position is on the left and right sides, representing the parents' position: if there is a bone prominence here, it is beneficial to the parents; if the color is bright and lustrous, there will be many descendants; if there is a black mole or depression, it indicates death by drowning; if the color is dry and dull, the parents will not live long. The "Four Evils" position relates to injuries and illnesses from hand and foot wounds, and afflictions from the four seasonal evils: if yellow color appears, there will be worries and losses; if black color appears, one will be involved in theft-related troubles; if the flesh and muscles here are sunken or the bones are prominent and irregular, one should be concerned about evil influences; if the area is flat and lustrous, one will not suffer any harm. The "Battle Hall" position relates to military affairs: if the color is mottled and foul, one will not return from battle; if the color is good and the area is flat and full, one will win the battle; if it is sunken, one will die in military affairs; if there are bone prominences, one can become a general. The "Post Horse" position relates to travel by carriage or horse: if the color is moist and lustrous, one will travel by horse smoothly; if it is sunken or defective, one will have no fortune related to carriages or horses; if the color is foul, traveling by horse will lead to accidents or death. The "Funeral Hall" position relates to death: if the color here is white like pear blossoms, the parents will die; if the area is white, one will have to wear mourning clothes; if there is also a black mole, one will have to mourn for a long time.

額角主公卿之位，缺陷一生無官，骨起為公卿。一名額中，色紅黃者大吉，黒色主死，色惡主厄向人叩頭，赤色發如豆主刀兵死。上卿主正卿之位，亦主家鄉，骨肉起而常光澤為官必親御座，色惡逺離家鄉。

The "Forehead" indicates the position of officials and ministers: if it is sunken and lacks fullness, one will never hold an official post; if the bone structure is prominent, one can become a high-ranking official. It is also called the "Middle Forehead": if it shows red or yellow color, it is very auspicious; if it shows black, it indicates death; if the complexion is bad, it signifies hardship and the need to beg for help from others; if it shows a bright red color with spots like beans, it indicates death by weapons. The "Upper Minister" indicates the position of a high-ranking official and also relates to one's hometown: if the bone structure is prominent and constantly has a good luster, one will certainly hold an official post close to the emperor; if the complexion is bad, one will have to leave the hometown.

少府主府寺之位，骨起者任府寺，色惡有官主失職，右府黃起貴人□名，不出季月應之。交朋主朋友之位，骨起及色紅黃者交友輔強，缺陷者一生寡合，色惡與朋友爭競，色青外婦相愛，色赤外婦求離，色白妻有分情。

The "Lesser Treasury" indicates the position of the central government office: if there is a raised bone here, one may hold a position in the central government office; if the color is bad, even though one has an official position, they will lose their job. On the right side, the "Right Treasury" shows a raised yellow bump, which indicates being recommended by a nobleman and gaining fame, which will come to pass within a season. The "Companions" indicate the position of friends: if there is a raised bone and red or yellow color here, the friends one meets will be helpful; if it is sunken or missing, one will have few friends throughout life; if the color is bad, one will quarrel with friends; if it shows green, one will have an affair with a woman outside the marriage; if it shows red, the wife outside the marriage will want to break up; if it shows white, the wife already has a divided heart.

道上主出行之位，亦名衡上，骨起一生常在道路，平滿一生不出遊，缺陷及色如馬肝主客死道傍。交額主福祿之位，骨起肉起及色好者主有福徳，黒痣者吉，色惡及陷缺者一生不崇福徳。重眉主勇怯之位，骨肉如重眉主有勇富貴，缺及色惡皆主怯弱貧賤。

"The 'road position' (道上) governs travel: it is also called 'balance position' (衡上). If this area is prominent, one's life is often spent traveling; if it is flat and full, one does not travel far. If it is sunken, missing, or has a dark purple color like horse liver, it indicates death by the roadside. The 'forehead meeting position' (交额) governs fortune and virtue: if this area is prominent and has good color, it indicates having both fortune and virtue; if there is a black mole, it is also auspicious. If the color is poor or the area is sunken and missing, one will not enjoy fortune and virtue throughout life. The 'double eyebrow position' (重眉) governs bravery or timidity: if this area is prominent like a second eyebrow, it indicates bravery and wealth; if there is a deficiency or poor color here, it indicates timidity and poverty."

山林主野積之象，山林廣厚必多藏蓄，又多勢力，淺薄無勢力，不可委任大事。一名崖，色有黒痣入山林主被蟲傷。亦名四季，天子即□兵馬強壯四方，人物美惡，色黒四方有賊，黃色四方安靜，凡人色黑不宜逺行。

The "Mountain Forest" area, located near the hairline above the forehead, symbolizes the accumulation of resources in the mountains and forests. A broad and thick Mountain Forest indicates abundant resources and strong power; a shallow and thin one signifies lack of power and is unsuitable for assuming great responsibilities. It is also called "Cliff." If the color is dark and there is a black mole embedded in the Mountain Forest, it indicates being bitten by venomous creatures. It is also referred to as "Four Seasons." On the body of a sovereign, this area indicates whether the military forces in all directions are strong and the quality of people across the land; if it shows black color, there will be bandits in all directions; if it shows yellow, the country will be peaceful. For ordinary people, if this area turns black, it is not advisable to travel far.

龍角為顯貴之位，有骨肉端美從眉上積起涉額如龍角者，主為使相，女人為后妃；若形盤薄狀如蚯蚓者，心多妬忌也。虎角帥將之位，當主兵權。一名疑路，主行之象也，色好宜行，色惡慎出，有黒痣者行不還。牛角主權貴之位，骨起如角者使相之權。

"The Dragon Horn" indicates a position of high status: if the bone structure here is straight, full, and beautiful, rising from the eyebrows across the forehead in a shape resembling a dragon's horn, it signifies a person who will hold a high official position such as a military governor and chancellor, and for women, it suggests becoming a queen or empress. If the bone structure here is twisted and thin, resembling a worm, it indicates a person with much jealousy. "The Tiger Horn" indicates a position of a military commander, who holds military power; it is also called "Doubtful Path," indicating the omen for travel: if the color is good, it is favorable to travel; if the color is bad, one should be cautious about going out. If there is a black mole here, it suggests that one will not return from a journey. "The Ox Horn" indicates a position of noble authority: if the bone rises like an horn here, it signifies holding power equivalent to a military governor.

輔角乃職制之位，骨大者官職大，骨小者官職小，陷缺者終身無祿。□角主官祿之位，骨起有角者全祿，無角者不可求官。釜□主金吾之位，骨肉起者有兵革之權，色好武選清顯，陷缺者兵死。

"The 'Fu Jiao' indicates the rank of an official's position: here, if the bone is large, the official rank is high; if the bone is small, the official rank is low; if the bone is sunken or missing, the person will have no official position for life. The adjacent 'Mou Jiao' (the original text is missing one character) indicates the position of official rank: here, if the bone rises to form a corner shape, the official rank is complete; if it does not form a corner, one should not seek official positions. The 'Fu Mou' (the original text is missing one character) indicates the position of the Golden Guard (a military official in the capital): here, if the bone is prominent, the person holds military power; if the complexion is good, they may be selected through the military examination and achieve high status and honor; if the bone is sunken or missing, they will die in military affairs."

華蓋主邪正之事，深厚主壽有官，短促刑獄少壽，淺薄殃邪。一名厄門，有惡色黒痣及平落主暴死。一名皮部，乾枯者主經商銷折。福堂主福祿之事，豐厚者有官祿無災富壽，狹薄者貧夭無官，一生又遭非橫之災。郊外主出行之事，若惡色不可逺行，骨起者一生不可出遊，有黒痣陷缺者他鄉死矣。

The "Huagai" indicates the righteousness or wickedness of one's mind: if it is deep, it signifies longevity and official rank; if short, it brings legal troubles and a short life; if shallow, it invites misfortune and evil influences. It is also called "Emen": if it shows an evil color, has a black mole, or is flat and sunken, it indicates a sudden death. It is also called "Pibu": if it is dry and withered, it means certain loss in business. The "Futang" indicates matters of fortune and rank: if it is thick and prosperous, it signifies official position, no calamity, wealth and longevity; if it is thin and narrow, it leads to poverty, early death, no official position, and suffering from unexpected misfortunes throughout life. The "Jiaowai" indicates travel matters: if it shows an evil color, one should not travel far; if there is a bone prominence, one is unsuitable for traveling; if there is a black mole or a depression, one is likely to die away from home.

家獄主刑厄之事，平滿潤澤者一生不徒囚。一名頻路，若是常不潔者主多憂，陷缺者獄死。蠶室主女工之事，平滿光靜家內宜蠶，陷缺無田蠶，色惡妻妬不良。林平主僊道之位，骨肉起及色常光澤者修道徳，或急或惡缺陷者服藥死。

"The home prison" signifies matters related to punishment and imprisonment: if this area is smooth and moist, the person will not suffer from imprisonment or corporal punishment. It is also called "frequent path": if this area is always dark and unclean, it indicates much worry; if it is sunken and defective, the person may die in prison. "Silkworm room" signifies matters related to female labor and sericulture: if this area is smooth, bright, quiet, and full, the family is suitable for raising silkworms; if it is sunken and defective, there will be no benefit from sericulture; if the color is bad, the wife will be jealous and unvirtuous. "Forest level" signifies the position related to immortality and Daoist practice: if this area has prominent flesh and a constant bright color, the person can cultivate Dao and accumulate virtue; if the color is restless or foul and the area is sunken and defective, the person may die from taking elixirs.

精舍主僧道之位，平滿色澤釋慧有成，缺陷色惡者釋無成。嬪門主宮嬪之位，豐潤色好者妻婦吉慶，缺陷者妻婦厄。刼門主刼盜之位，骨起肉豐及色好者永不被盜，有黒痣常被刼，發惡色刼賊。青路主私路出入，色瑩澤好者出入則吉，色惡者不宜出入，則有厄難。巷路主公路出入，色澤浄平者出入則獲福祿，色惡者出入則有凶惡也。

"The 'Jing She' position signifies the place for monks and Taoist practitioners: if it is level and has a moist, vibrant color, those who take up monastic practice can achieve wisdom and spiritual accomplishments; if it is sunken, lacking, or has a bad color, their spiritual cultivation will not succeed. The 'Pin Men' position relates to the palace ladies: if it is full and has a good color, the wife and family will be prosperous and fortunate; if it is sunken or lacking, there will be misfortune for the wife and family. The 'Jie Men' position concerns theft and robbery: if it is prominent, fleshly and full, and has a good color, there will be no theft; if there is a black mole, theft is frequent; if it shows a bad color, thieves will come. The 'Qing Lu' position relates to private movement and travel: if it has a bright, clean, and smooth color, travel and movement will be auspicious; if it has a bad color, it is not suitable for movement, and going out will bring misfortune. The 'Xiang Lu' position relates to official business and movement: if it has a moist, clean, and peaceful color, movement and travel will bring blessings and good fortune; if it has a bad color, movement and travel will bring danger and misfortune."

太陽主口舌喜慶，色惡主鬬訟，有黒痣常憂爭競，色好男得好婦，女得好夫。中陽主家室之事，青色夫妻欲離，黒色主病，赤色夫妻鬬競，其色好得暴財之吉。少陽主災厄，顯色有厄，平淨少災，青色起入目者憂色，顯鞭棰之厄。外陽主相謀之事，黒色主被人枉謀，青色被寃枉死。

"The Sun" (located near the mountain root at the inner corner of the eye) governs speech and celebrations: poor complexion indicates disputes and lawsuits; the presence of a black mole often signifies quarrels and worry; a good complexion suggests that a man will marry a good wife and a woman will marry a good husband. "Middle Yang" governs family matters: a blue color indicates the possibility of marital separation; a black color signifies illness; a red color indicates marital quarrels; a good complexion suggests the possibility of unexpected wealth. "Less Yang" governs calamities: if there is a visible complexion here, there will be misfortune; if it is clear and clean, there will be little disaster; if blue color appears and spreads into the eye, it indicates sorrow and shows the possibility of being beaten or punished. "Outer Yang" governs matters of being schemed against: a black color indicates being falsely accused and harmed; a blue color indicates dying with injustice.

魚尾一名盜部，主盜賊之事，有黒色為盜所害，色好一生不被盜，陷缺是賊人也，色惡被引也。奸門主奸私之事，有黒痣為奸盜所害，奸門有肉起媱穢不避親踈，色惡坐受奸刑，發色好得美婦。天倉主食祿之位，平滿圓成肉豐主食祿，此中不滿縱得官常得貧任。一名軍門，有黒痣陷缺者有軍中之難也。

"The Fish Tail" (eye tail) is also called "The Robbery Area," which governs matters related to thieves: if it appears black, one will be harmed by robbers; if the color is good, one will never be robbed; if it is sunken or missing, the person themselves is a thief; if the color is bad, one will be involved with thieves."The Immoral Gate" (the area outside the eye tail, in front of the solar plexus) governs matters of improper relationships: if there is a black mole here, one will be harmed by villains or thieves; if the flesh here is raised, it indicates a licentious and unrestrained nature, with no avoidance of close or distant relationships; if the color is bad, one will be punished due to immoral affairs; if there is a lustful appearance here, one can marry a beautiful wife."The Heavenly Granary" (the sides of the forehead) governs the position of official salary: if it is flat, full, round, and the flesh is thick, it indicates having a salary; if it is not full, even if one holds an official position, the duties will often be arduous. It is also called "The Military Gate": if there is a black mole or a sunken and missing area here, one will face difficulties in the military.

天井主財帛之位，平滿富盛，有痣井厄。天門主開闔詳占之事，又名地戶，發好色主吉慶之事，發惡色主婦人與爭訟。□中主修行之路，在天門之後，近耳也，豐廣者學道有成，有黒痣不可出家，主虛誕而無成也。

"The Heaven's Well" governs the position of wealth and fortune: here, a level and full household indicates prosperity; if there is a birthmark, it signifies a calamity related to a well (such as falling into a well or suffering from well water issues). "The Heaven's Gate" governs opening and closing, entry and exit, and matters requiring careful inquiry, also known as "the Earth's Gate": here, if good complexion is emitted, it indicates auspicious events; if bad complexion is emitted, it suggests disputes with women. "The Middle" (the original text lacks one character) governs the path of cultivation, located behind the Heaven's Gate and near the ear: if this area is full and wide, one can achieve success in studying the Dao; if there is a black birthmark, one should not become a monk, as becoming a monk would be empty talk and result in nothing."

夫坐，女左為夫坐，男右為妻坐，主夫妻吉凶之位。光澤端滿者，男有好婦，女有好夫；有黒痣者，男主妨妻，女主妨夫。長男主長男之位，定長男好惡，黒痣主妨長男。中男主中男之位，定中男之吉凶，非時發赤色如豆者，不出一月共婦鬬競也。

The "Fu Zuo" position indicates the husband's seat for a woman and the wife's seat for a man, governing the fortune of the husband and wife. If this position has a bright and properly rounded appearance, a man will have a good wife and a woman will have a good husband. If there is a black mole here, a man will harm his wife and a woman will harm her husband. The "Chang Nan" position governs the eldest son; observing this position determines the fortune of the eldest son. If there is a black mole here, it will harm the eldest son. The "Zhong Nan" position governs the second son; observing this position determines the fortune of the second son. If it does not conform to the season and emits a red color, appearing as large as a bean, the second son will quarrel with his wife within a month.

小男主小男之位，定小男之好惡，婦人有黒痣則主妨夫。外男主外子，亦主孫息之位，如有黒痣害父母。一名外宅，色平滿好者，男得貴家之妻，女得貴家之夫。目下都名房中，春若三月青黃色者，有子之象；男有黃色者生女，女有黃色者生男；白色子死，赤色子厄，皆以四時氣推之；有黒痣憂子災，目下端平光澤，生男女尤多。

The position of "Xiao Nan" (younger son) indicates the fortune of the youngest son; if there is a black mole here, it may bring harm to the husband. The position of "Wai Nan" (stepson) also relates to grandchildren; if there is a black mole here, it may harm the parents. It is also called "Wai Zhai" (outer household): if the color here is smooth and good, a man may marry a daughter from a noble family, and a woman may marry a son from a noble family. The entire area below the eyes is called "Fang Zhong" (children's palace): in spring, if a greenish-yellow color appears here, it indicates the presence of a son; for a man, a yellow color here indicates a daughter, and for a woman, a yellow color here indicates a son; a white color indicates the death of children, and a red color indicates misfortune for the children—these should be judged according to the prevailing seasonal energies. If there is a black mole here, one should worry about misfortune for the children; if the area below the eyes is neat, full, and has a luster, then the number of children will be particularly numerous.

金匱主金銀之位，平滿光澤者主積金銀，枯陷者主財乏，有黒痣主有財被盜。盜賊主偷盜之位，平滿者不被盜賊，發惡色即是賊。內禁主內禁口舌之事，平滿者一生不說人長短，缺陷有黒痣常懐毀謗。遊軍主邉逺之職，平澤色美者宜任邉逺之官，色惡不宜逺行。書上主學堂之位，若不潔浄或有黒痣缺陷者，主無學問。

The "Golden Chest" position governs wealth in the form of gold and silver: if it is flat and lustrous, one can accumulate wealth; if it is dry, thin, and sunken, there will be a lack of money; if there is a black mole, wealth will be stolen. The "Thief" position governs theft: if it is flat and smooth, one will not be robbed; if it shows a bad complexion, the person themselves is a thief. The "Inner Restriction" position governs inner taboos and verbal disputes: if it is flat and smooth, one will not speak ill of others behind their back; if it is sunken, defective, and has a black mole, one often harbors thoughts of slander. The "Wandering Army" position governs remote positions: if it is smooth and has a good complexion, it is suitable to take up a post in a remote area; if the complexion is bad, one should not travel far. The "Book Above" position governs the study (the position of learning): if it is unclean, or has a black mole or is sunken and defective, it indicates a lack of knowledge.

甲匱一名財府，主財帛之庫，平滿光澤者一生足財，若陷缺色翳者一生乏財帛。往來主行人之位，色澤紅黃者行人不出月內至，枯燥者行人不來。堂上主六親之位，色紅黃主親戚相聚之喜，色白主□父母兄弟。端正看人難易之位，色枯燥缺陷者性難，色澤端正者主性易也。

"The Jia Kui" is also called "Cai Fu," which governs the treasury of wealth: if it is flat and lustrous, the person will have abundant wealth throughout their life; if it is sunken, defective, or lacks luster, they will lack money throughout their life. "Wang Lai" governs those who are away from home: if the color is red and yellow and bright, those who have gone out will return within a month; if the color is dry and dull, those who have gone out will not return. "Tang Shang" governs the Six Relations: if it shows red and yellow colors, it indicates joy from family reunions; if it shows white, it indicates the loss of parents or brothers (the original text is missing one character). "Zhen Dang" refers to the person's temperament being easygoing or stubborn: if the color is dry and dull, and the area is sunken or defective, the person is stubborn and difficult to deal with; if the color is moist and lustrous, and the area is properly shaped, the person is easygoing and pleasant to be with.

姑姨主姑姨之位，左□姑，右□姨，骨起肉色好者姑姨美好，枯燥則姑姨多病，缺陷者無姑姨。權勢主勢權之位，端圓豐澤者有權勢，隳毀者無勢權。兄弟主兄弟多少之位，右為姊妺之位，左偏髙妨兄姊，右偏髙妨弟妹，端闊光澤者兄弟強眾，兩頬如雞子單身一世。

The "uncle and aunt" position indicates the condition of the maternal uncle and aunt: the left side corresponds to the maternal uncle, and the right side corresponds to the maternal aunt (each original text is missing one character). If the area is prominent with good flesh tone, both the maternal uncle and aunt are healthy. If the color is dry and dull, the maternal uncle and aunt are likely to be sickly. If the area is sunken or missing, there may be no maternal uncle or aunt. The "authority and power" position indicates the presence of authority and influence: if this area is upright, round, full, and moist, there is authority and power. If this area is damaged or sunken, there is no authority or power. The "brother" position indicates the number and strength of brothers, while the right side corresponds to sisters. If the left side is higher, it may harm the elder brothers or sisters; if the right side is higher, it may harm the younger brothers or sisters. If the area is upright, broad, and has a lustrous appearance, there are many strong brothers. If both cheeks are thin and smooth like an egg, one will remain single all their life.

外孫主外孫之位，□平滿光澤色定外孫多少吉凶。命門主壽命長短，骨起入耳必百歲不死，有黒痣火燒，赤痣兵死，色惡常疾病患。學堂主學識之位，骨隆端色浄潔者文學聰明，骨陷色枯黒痣瘢疵者無學問也。

The "Outer Grandson" position indicates the number and fortune of the outer grandsons: by observing whether this area is flat and full, and the quality of its luster (the original text is missing one character here), one can determine the quantity and auspiciousness of the outer grandsons. The "Life Gate" position indicates the length of life: if the bone rises and extends horizontally into the ear gate, one is destined to live over a hundred years without dying; if there is a black mole, one will die from fire; if there is a red mole, one will die from military affairs; if the color is bad, one will suffer from chronic illness throughout life. The "Study Hall" position indicates scholarly ability: if the bone structure is prominent and upright, and the color is clean, one will have literary talent and be intelligent; if the bone is sunken, the color is dry and dull, and there are black moles or blemishes, one will lack knowledge.