The God of Fortune, Tie Guan Dao, and His Face

"Shen Xiang Tie Guan Dao" is a physiognomy book from the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It was circulated among the people for a long time and deeply influenced the general public. It contains a large number of mnemonics and mental methods, which are simple and easy to understand, without a lot of profound words, so it is more popular among physiognomy enthusiasts. "The Divine Physiognomy of Tie Guan Dao" not only discusses human destiny in detail from the above aspects, but its unique contribution also lies in proposing a new physiognomy theory of "Jiexue Physiognomy".

The Secret of Life and Death of Diseases

How do we know that this person’s illness is in his heart? The eyebrows are wrinkled, the bridge of the nose is thin, the complexion is dark and blue, and the heart is sad and depressed.

How do we know that this person’s disease is in the liver? The eyes are red, the neck is thick, the complexion is dry, and the metal hurts the wood, which will definitely cause anger.

How do we know that this person’s illness is in the spleen? The face is pale and yellow, the person is thin and weak, the spirit is weak, the lips are pale, and it is difficult to eat. It is definitely caused by dampness and phlegm.

How do we know that this person’s illness is in the lungs? Red cheekbones indicate lung fire, black cheekbones indicate cold, coughing up blood and vomiting blood indicate asthma. The cold and heat can be seen on the cheekbones.

How do we know that this person’s disease is in the kidney? The ears, forehead and face are dark, replenishing water to control fire and restraining desire, the eyes are dim and sexual intercourse is prohibited.

How do we know that this person died of bloating? The bridge of the nose is low and the face is dark and yellow. Even if the patient has a slightly white face, the eyes are deep and the nose is broken, which makes him look lonely and cold.

How do you know this person has injured hands and feet? Once the root of the nose is cut off, it will be difficult to breathe; kidney deficiency and weak tendons will cause excessive fire; falls and injuries to the nose bones will cause damage.

How do you know that this person has a color disease? The eyes are dark and unclear, the eyebrows are thick and the vision is blurry, and the color is mixed with cold, yang is shrunk and frightened.

How do you know that this person suffers from long-term cold? The face has dirt and a dark yellow complexion. Black means cold and yellow means heat. If there is phlegm, you should check if the eyes are yellow.

How do we know that this person is suffering from madness and phlegm? Bulging eyes, yellow pupils and white spots under the eyes, severe killing and toughness, causing madness, phlegm causing lung fire and chest war.

How do we know that this person has nocturnal emission? The skin color is green and yellow, and the wood is luxuriant, sometimes red and bright like grease. It is caused by fire deficiency and phlegm, and also by spermatorrhea.

How do you know that this person is heartbroken? The head is lowered, the eyebrows are wrinkled, the bridge of the nose is blue, and there are many lines on the seal, which makes one feel depressed and heavy. The mind is dark and the pain is unbearable.

How do you know that this person is as powerful as fire and gold? The cheekbones are red, the blood is strong, the hair and beard are sparse, the tendons and bones are exposed, and the teeth are decayed. This is definitely a sign that the fire is strong and the tendons and bones are burning.

How do you know that this person suffers from long-term cold? You must be careful not to distinguish between thick and thin food, and be careful not to eat too little, as you will definitely choke when you are old.

How do you know that this person will vomit blood? The mountain is rough, the bones are exposed, and it is thin and small. It has a blue face, red bones and blood, so you must be careful, even if it does not vomit, you will still get sores and nosebleeds.

How do we know that this person must have tuberculosis? The face is puffy, the eyes are anxious, the person is thin, short of breath, and has a bad temper. The nose is sword-shaped, the chin is thin, and the gums are pointed (the gums are the flesh above the exposed teeth).

How do you know this person is bleeding? The skin and back of the face are yellow and dull, the beard is red and the hair falls out early. This is caused by blood loss.

How do we know that this person is vomiting blood due to fever? If the forehead is dark, the ears are dark, the skin on the face is burnt, and the lips are cracked and purple and black, then the face is dull and out of balance.

How do we know that this person’s feces is red? There will be dark clouds in your life. If you eat dry food, you will produce blood, and you will often suffer from hemorrhoids and bloody stools.

How do we know that this person has kidney water deficiency? If there is darkness under the eyes, it must be because the person indulged in lust when he was young, and his eyes will be dark and dry.

How do we know that this person has asthma? The cheekbones are dark with many black spots, which is undoubtedly a sign of lung cold. If the lips are also black, you should check yourself.

How do you know that this person suffers from frequent nosebleeds? The bridge of the nose is flaming like fire, so you must prevent sores from the front and back, as pain, carbuncle and scabies will occur at the same time.