👆 Upper Zone (Youth Fortune · Forehead to Brows)
The Upper Zone covers the forehead to the brow line, governing ages 15–30. As Ma Yi Shen Xiang says: "The upper zone governs early years — a broad forehead means early success; a narrow one means early obstacles."
Life Palace (Yìn Táng)
Location: Between the eyebrows · Governs: Overall destiny
The most important palace. Wide and bright = a smooth life path; narrow or shadowed = obstacles.
A width of 1.5 finger-widths is ideal. More than two fingers = scattered energy. A mole or line here deserves attention.
"The Yìn Táng is the Life Palace — it governs one's fortune and misfortune." — Ma Yi Shen Xiang
Wealth Palace (Nose)
Location: The nose · Governs: Finances
A straight bridge and rounded tip signal financial flow. Full nostrils mean you can hold onto what you earn.
The ideal nose is like a "hanging gall" — straight, rounded, and well-proportioned. A crooked bridge or knobby bump warns of financial turbulence.
"The nose is the Wealth Palace — it governs prosperity and status." — Ma Yi Shen Xiang
Siblings Palace (Brows)
Location: The eyebrows · Governs: Peer relationships
Brows extending past the eyes indicate supportive siblings and colleagues. Short brows = less external help.
Smooth, glossy brows growing in one direction are auspicious. Reverse-growing or broken brows suggest friction with peers.
"The brows are the Siblings Palace — they govern the number and harmony of siblings." — Ma Yi Shen Xiang
Property Palace (Eyes)
Location: Between brows and eyes · Governs: Real estate & home
The area between the eyebrows and eyes represents real estate and family environment. Open and bright = property fortune.
A wide, clear space between brows and eyes is favorable. Narrow or shadowed suggests difficulty accumulating property.
"The eyes are the Property Palace — they govern one's holdings." — Ma Yi Shen Xiang
🤚 Middle Zone (Adulthood Fortune · Brows to Nose)
The Middle Zone covers the brow line to the nose tip, governing ages 31–50. This zone contains the palaces for children, marriage, health and travel — the most pivotal life domains of adulthood.
Children Palace (Lèi Táng)
Location: Below the eyes (tear trough) · Governs: Children & fertility
Full, unlined tear troughs = children will thrive. Deep hollows or heavy lines = parenting demands more effort.
This area also reflects kidney energy. Dark circles here may signal both fatigue and children-related worry.
"The tear trough is the Children Palace — it governs the wisdom of one's offspring." — Ma Yi Shen Xiang
Spouse Palace (Jiān Mén)
Location: Eye corners to temples · Governs: Marriage quality
Smooth and flat = harmonious marriage. Sunken or crossed lines = relationship turbulence.
Cross or well-shaped lines here suggest marriage challenges. This area also reflects romantic luck in general.
"The Jiān Mén is the Spouse Palace — it governs the quality of marriage." — Ma Yi Shen Xiang
Health Palace (Shān Gēn)
Location: Bridge of the nose · Governs: Constitution
A full, straight bridge = robust health. Low or knotted = weaker constitution.
A horizontal line across the bridge may signal heart or respiratory sensitivity. Those with a low bridge should prioritize preventive care.
"The Shān Gēn is the Health Palace — it governs one's physical vulnerabilities." — Ma Yi Shen Xiang
Travel Palace (Tiān Cāng)
Location: Forehead corners (above brows) · Governs: Travel & relocation
Full and bright = smooth journeys and success abroad. Dark or scarred = travel obstacles.
A luminous Travel Palace favors relocation, international business, and adventure.
"The Tiān Cāng is the Travel Palace — it governs fortune away from home." — Ma Yi Shen Xiang
👇 Lower Zone (Later Years · Nose to Chin)
The Lower Zone covers the nose tip to the chin, governing age 51 onward. As Ma Yi Shen Xiang says: "The lower zone governs the final chapter — a full, rounded chin means double blessings: fortune and longevity."
Subordinates Palace (Dì Gé sides)
Location: Chin sides to jawbone · Governs: Team & loyalty
Square, fleshy chin sides = loyal, capable team. Thin or bony = difficulty finding reliable support.
In modern terms, this reflects your management ability and the quality of people you attract.
"The Dì Gé sides are the Subordinates Palace — they govern the quality of one's helpers." — Ma Yi Shen Xiang
Career Palace (Forehead)
Location: Entire forehead · Governs: Professional success
Wide, round forehead = early success. Narrow, pointed = career faces more resistance.
A forehead wider than 2.5 finger-widths is favorable. Smooth, unmarked foreheads suggest a clear professional path.
"The forehead is the Career Palace — it governs the timing of one's achievement." — Ma Yi Shen Xiang
Fortune Palace (Below chin)
Location: The chin · Governs: Later-life blessings
A square, full chin = comfortable later years and longevity. Pointed or receding chin = a harder final chapter.
A chin rounded like a pouch signals double blessings — fortune and long life. Those with a pointed chin can cultivate inner peace to compensate.
"A full, rounded Dì Gé is the seat of Fortune and Longevity." — Ma Yi Shen Xiang
Appearance Palace (Whole face)
Location: Overall · Governs: Integration
The holistic assessment: do the Five Features harmonize? Are the Three Zones balanced? This is the ultimate measure.
Face reading's deepest truth: your face evolves with your character. Cultivate virtue, and the face follows.
"The face is born from the heart — a kind heart produces a kind face." — Bīng Jiàn