Physiognomy

Presented By Matti Ur Rehman

1. PHYSIOGNOMY
Face Reading

2. Introduction
•Physiognomy - An ancient art & a modern scientific
study of judging human character by facial features of
face or form of body.
•Physiognomy is also referred to as Face Reading,
Personology and Characterology that gives us an
understanding of humanity and human nature.
•Internal Qualities shows external signs
Man’s
Brain
Cranial
Nerves
Face
Reading
Face
Muscles
Features &
Expressions

3. History
•Physiognomy originated in Greek culture and now
since 5,000 years has developed both in eastern and
western culture.
•In ancient India Physiognomy was called "Mukha
Lakshana Shastra". i.e science of reading the face.
•Earlier face reading was done on the basis of animal face
that suits the human face.
•Johann Kasper Lavator is considered as the father of
physiognomy. Aristotle, Socrates, Plato and other
propagated it far and wide.

4. Utility & Futility
UTILITY
•One can achieve greater success in life through Face Reading
–Improved relations with Friends and Acquaintances
–Encouragement & Improvement
–Improved relations with Business Connections
–Trustworthy & Decision making
–Improved relations among Family Members
–Affection & Reliance

5. Utility & Futility
FUTILITY
•Face Reading will be difficult on face marred by accident or
disease.
•Various features of the face represents various character of a
person.
•Lack of proper knowledge may put our study of faces out of
tune and wrongly interpreted.
•With knowledge of Face Reading one may become choosy
with selection of people or a loner .

6. Expressions & Features
EXPRESSIONS
They are by-play of
muscular activity
•Wrinkles on face
•Lines on Forehead
•Movement of Eyebrows
•Smiling
•Frowning
•Crying
•Staring
•Frustration
•Irritation
•And many more…..
FEATURES
There are over 2,000 facial features
Eyes – character
Nose – ambition & courage
Lips – communication, love &
affection
Ears – leadership
Forehead -learning style &
knowledge
Chin - ethics
Cheeks - happiness

7. Face Reading Technique
•TWO WAY TECHNIQUE
–Process – B L I S
–Analysis – S E F I

8. Face Reading Technique I
•Process – 4 Levels – B L I S
–First Level Analysis
–Broad Features
•Shape of the Face, Forehead, Eyes, Nose, Lips & Ears
–Second Level Analysis
–Land Mark Features
•Eyebrows, Chin, Hair Line

9. Face Reading Technique I
•Process – 4 Levels – B L I S
–Third Level Analysis
–Indepth Features
•Nostrils, Eye Retina, Lines on face
–Fourth Level Analysis
–Slim Features
•Moles, Profile, Quality of Hair

10. Face Appeal
•Face is the mirror of one’s mind
•The outline of the face should be analytically observed
•Outline of the face denotes their temperament
•There are six types of face outline viz. Oval, Broad,
Thin & Long, Round, Square, Pear Shaped

11. Face Appeal
OVAL FACE
Enhances Beauty in woman
Signifies refined tendency in man
Friendly and Loving
Strong Individuality
Lacks driving Force
BROAD FACE
Broadness of mind & Steadiness
Tolerant and Benevolent
Forgive & Forget Policy
Laugh more-worry less

12. Face Appeal
LONG & THIN FACE
•Tolerant
•Stubborn
•Hopeful
•Harworking
ROUND FACE
Jovial & Humorous
Confident & Optimistic
Enthusiastic
Kind & Easy living formula

13. Face Appeal
SQUARE FACE
•Determination
•Action and Speed
•Go-getter
•Achiever
PEAR-SHAPED FACE
Intellectual Creativity
Artistic Brilliance
Sensitive and compassionate
Authors, Artists, Fine Arts……

14. Eyes & Emotions
•Eyes are the windows of one’s heart
•They radiate qualities such as love,
amusement, sympathy & character
•Eyebrows also plays a major role in the
process of face reading
•There are six main types of eyes and eyebrows

15. Eyebrows
High Eyebrows
-Superiority complex
-Well Mannered
Thick Eyebrows
-Practical & Realistic
-Independent
Arched Eyebrows
-Exaggerated
-Loves surprises
Far off Eyebrows
-Broad Mindedness
-Easy-going &
friendly
Joined Eyebrows
-Vigilant & Alert
-Critical
Low Eyebrows
-Friendly & Popular
-Comfortable

16. Eyes
DOWNWARD SLOPING EYES
•Fault Finders & Nagging Behaviour
•Good Assessor
•Critical by Nature
•Believes in ‘judging one integrity through
faults’
UPWARD TILTED EYES
Easy to go with
Non Critical
Clear & Straightforward
Believes that ‘All learn from mistakes’

17. Eyes
SPARKLING EYES
•Fun-Living and Enthusiastic
•Source of Inspiration
•Benevolent Influences
•Believes that ‘Life is full of happiness
and joyful color’
PLAIN EYES
Apprehensive and worried
Always Uncomfortable
Difficult to lead a normal life
Believes ‘Life is hazardous to live’

18. Eyes
LARGE IRIS EYES
•Can hardly hide their affections and
emotions
•Loves to spread happiness all around
•Believes in ‘Giving Smiles and Receiving
Smiles’
SMALL IRIS EYES
Hidden Emotions & Insensitive
Reserved and Self-Centered
Believes that ‘Display of emotion is waste of time’

19. Nose makes the Man
•Physical Construction of the nose shows
essential personality of a person
•Structure of Nose in a face depends on its
shape, thickness & placement
•There are more than 30 types of nose that
signifies different characteristics

20. Nose makes the man
Eagle Nose
- Prone to Cruelty
- Emotionless
Artistic Nose
-Artistic Temperament
-Signifies originality
Royal Nose
-Independence
-Imagination
Personality Nose
-Strong
-Imposing

21. Nose makes the man
Simple Nose
-Un-impressive
-Simple but not
noticeable
Downward Pointing
Nose
-Harsh & Rough
-Selfish & Mean
Plump Nose
-Wordly Health
-Possessor of
materialistic &
spiritualistic wealth
Short Nose
- No Risk Taking
- May not keep
wealth

22. Nose makes the man
Good Nose
-Inferiority Complex
-Suitable
individuality
Manly Nose
-Strong Character
-Observing
Pointed Nose
-Good Personality
-Good Imitator
Feminine Nose
-Strong Character
-Great Will Power

23. Nose makes the man
Sportman Nose
-Self reliance
-Excels in the
field of art
Childish Nose
-Inconsistency
-Negative
Matured Nose
-Attractive
-Well Formed
character

24. Lips have Language
•Lips are expressive and appealing
•Communication, determination and friendliness
can be devised from the position, structure and
movement of lips
•Smiles, Assertions, Twists and turns of the lips
carries forward one’s thought and imagination

25. Lips have Language
Complacent Lips
-Satisfied
- Self made
Showing Lips
-Impatience
-Disrespectful
Extrovert Lips
-Open Minded
-Passionate
Friendly Lips
-Sympathetic
-Responsive
Trusting Lips
-Trustoworthy
-Warm & Kind
Generous Lips
-Helping nature
-Broad minded

26. Lips have Language
Professional Lips
-Experienced
-Tolerance
Prominent Lips
-Successful
-Commanding
Normal Lips
-Ordinary
Noticeable Lips
-Attractive
Thoughtful Lips
-Observing
-Reserved
Experienced Lips
-Joyful
-Experinced

27. Lips have Language
Good Natured Lips
- Simplicity
- Likeable Nature
Positive Lips
-Ambitious
-Acheiver
Pressed Lips
-Abruptness
-Self seeking nature
Drooping Lips
-Gloomy
-Lethargic

28. Ears are effective
•Ears denotes one’s control and power of
management of life and self
•It is believed that the top of the ear should be in-
line with the eye corner
•Even the earlobes helps us to analyze one’s
tenacity of life

29. Ears are effective
Round Ears
-Materialistic
-Showy
Small In-circle ears
-Co-operative
Haired Ears
-Strong
-Self Confidence
Pointed Earlobe Ears
-Obstinate
Squarish Ears
-Acheiver

30. Ears are effective
Flat Ears
-Good Natured
-Family-oriented
Thick Earlobes
-Good Fortune
-Good Relationship
Wider In-circle Ears
-Good Administrator
-Comprehensive
Wider Top Ears
-Proficient Pointed Ears
-Hard worker

31. •Analysis – 4 ways – S E F I
–Summation
– Record all the attributes
–Elimination
– Delete overlapping traits
–Fusion
– Reconcile resultant attributes & traits
–Investigation
–Identify the full character of the person distinctively
Face Reading Technique II

32. Let’s do Face Reading
•Long & Thin Face
–Tolerant, Stubborn, Hopeful &
Hardworking
•Far Off Eyebrows
–Broad-Mindedness, Easy-going
& friendly
•Sparkling Eyes
–Enthusiastic & Benevolent
•Manly Nose
–Strong Character, Observing
•Professional Lips
–Experienced & Tolerant