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Palm & face traditions

Mian Xiang (Chinese Face Reading)

Chinese face reading built on the Five Phases, which maps areas of the face to elements and ages of life.

PlannedRule-basedLiving tradition

A description for now. An interactive tool for this method is planned but not built yet.

Background

Chinese physiognomy dates back at least to the Spring and Autumn period. Mian xiang is practised in Chinese culture and has links with traditional Chinese medicine.

How it works

Features of the face are read in terms of the Five Phases and their shape and proportion.

Notes and limits

Safety: Facial features do not reveal character, honesty or criminality, and they are not a medical diagnosis.

At a glance

Also called
Mien Shiang, 面相, Chinese physiognomy
Traditions
Chinese
Regions
East Asia
You need
Looking at yourself
Price
Free

Sources

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