Complete Compendium of Spirit Physiognomy

Nose Physiognomy

鼻相

Auspicious Nose Types

吉鼻

Dragon Nose -- Auspicious

龍鼻

龍鼻豐隆準上齊,山根直聳若伏犀。鼻梁方正無偏曲,位至居尊九鼎騎。

The Dragon Nose is full and prominent, with the tip aligned above; the Mountain Root rises straight like a hidden rhinoceros. The bridge is square and correct without deviation or curvature; the position attained reaches the honor of riding the Nine Tripods (symbol of imperial authority).

Tiger Nose -- Auspicious

虎鼻

虎鼻貫融不露孔,蘭臺廷尉亦相無。不偏不曲山根大,官貴名爵世罕夫。

The Tiger Nose has penetrating fullness without exposed nostrils; the Orchid Terrace and Court Commandant (nostril wings) are equally unmarred. Neither biased nor crooked, with a large Mountain Root; official nobility and titled rank are rare in the world.

Gallbladder Nose -- Auspicious

膽鼻

鼻如懸膽華,頭發山根不斷無偏欲。蘭臺廷射橫楣小,富貴榮華應壯助。

The nose hangs like a suspended gallbladder with splendor; the head emerges from the Mountain Root unbroken and without bias. The Orchid Terrace and Court wings are modest in their horizontal span; wealth, nobility, and glory receive strong support.

Hidden Rhinoceros Nose -- Very Auspicious

伏犀鼻

伏犀鼻插天庭,中山根值上印堂隆。

The Hidden Rhinoceros Nose pierces upward to the Heavenly Court; the Mountain Root at center reaches upward where the Seal Hall rises prominently. [Note: This type features an unbroken line from forehead to nose tip, considered the most distinguished nasal physiognomy.]

Ox Nose -- Auspicious

牛鼻

牛鼻豐齊根且大,蘭臺廷尉又分明。肉不多今不露,神清位立至三公。

The Ox Nose is full and aligned with a large root; the Orchid Terrace and Court Commandant are clearly defined. Flesh is not excessive, nostrils not exposed; with clear spirit, one's position can reach the Three Ducal Ministers (sangong, highest officials).

Cut Tube Nose -- Very Auspicious

截筒鼻

年壽不高且不歌,富貴積金貧家道成。功名宜田真戴佳,準頭發直不偏斜。山根器敬年壽滿,中年必富貴大成家。

The Year Star and Longevity Star are not especially high; wealth and nobility accumulate gold while poor households are established. Career and fame are suited to fields of true excellence; the nose tip projects straight without bias. The Mountain Root commands respect, and when the Year and Longevity Stars are full, middle age will surely bring wealth, nobility, and a great household.

Full Bag Nose -- Auspicious

盛囊鼻

鼻如盛囊蘭廷小,兩邊尉灶亦貞發。始末貴財但大盛,功名必定掛朱衣。

The nose is like a full bag, with small Orchid Terrace and Court wings; the Kitchen Stoves on both sides are also firm and developed. From beginning to end, noble wealth is abundantly prosperous; career and fame will certainly lead to wearing the vermilion robes (of high office).

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