| Jon
Sandifer is better known for his knowledge of Feng Shui. He is the author of the
very popular Feng Shui Astrology by Ballantine Books (1997) and Feng Shui For
Life (Destiny Books) and The Authentic I Ching (Watkins Books). Jon has studied
Face Reading, Macrobiotics, the 9 Stars, Feng Shui and the I Ching since 1977.
Here are his insights into six faces. The
Art of Face Reading
The skill of being able to read a face was born
out of the early cultures of Tibet, China and later into Korea and Japan. It actually
formed a part of medicine. There were always two aspects that were considered.
These were (a) What is the constitution of an individual? And (b) what is their
current condition? As far
as constitution is concerned, it's more like a person's potential. So when you
look at a face with a view to trying to understand how they may fare in a relationship,
it is really that angle that I'm coming from in this article. What can some of
the telltale signs from this 2,000-year-old system reveal about modern celebrity
faces? The principle is the same, the practice needs to be adjusted slightly! The
Female Face
The archetype feminine face is one that appears superficially
to be much more yin. Yin in this respect means that the features are more open,
the eyes larger, the forehead bigger and the head narrowing down to more of a
point at the chin. Generally, the overview of the face is one that's either oval,
narrow, or narrow at the chin and wider at the forehead, rather like a triangle
sitting on its head. Also, if the mouth and lips are bigger and wider, the cheeks
are open, the forehead is open and the eyes are big and further apart - these
are all indications of a more soft yin expression. In
the eyes of Hollywood, PR and Advertising, aspects of these archetypal female
faces are what directors, producers and art directors are looking for. Here are
some examples for you to have a look at. Heidi
Klum 
At a glance, Heidi's face is actually quite yang and masculine in many aspects.
The reason being that her eyes are relatively narrow and close together, her nose
is quite narrow and her eyebrows appear fairly thick - which is a sign of vitality
and almost masculinity. All of this is on a superficial level. This to me reveals
that Heidi is no pushover. She will know exactly what she wants and how to get
it as well. The deep-set eyes reveal that her nervous system is as sharp as a
barrel of monkeys - she knows exactly what's going on and how to negotiate a good
deal.
The pointed tip
at the centre of her upper lip indicates that she's actually quite fussy. This
fastidiousness can be revealed in a relationship. It could be her only liking
particular types of food, or music, or friends, or clothes. This fussiness can
also be very positive as she has no wishy-washy ideas about politics, relationships
or other people. Her nose
and cheekbones feature very strongly in her face. This central area of the face,
if it is prominent, as it is with her, suggests that she's very ambitious. Overall,
here is someone that appears to be an archetypal beautifully yin woman, but from
my angle she also reveals a very steely strong sense of purpose, will and strength.
By no means a pushover! Britney
Spears 
Compared
to Heidi, Britney is far, far more yin. You can see this yourself. Her whole face
appears more open, more gentle and even more vulnerable. She has the classic high,
open forehead and then a more narrow pointed chin, together with large doe-like
eyes. All of this classically is the ultimate yin or female face.
Her
hairline comes to a peak at the centre and this is known as the "widow's
peak." This does not mean that literally she becomes a widow, but suggests
that some aspect of separation has occurred or will occur in her life. Be it between
her parents, her children or her husband. Secondly, there is a big gap between
her eyes and her eyebrows, which again suggests the same kind of separation issues
occurring in her life. The
broad area between her eyes, at the top of the nose, known as the bridge, is very
thick and strong. In China this was regarded as a sign of wealth; usually wealth
that came through from ancestors. Her
narrow chin is a sure sign that she's not very practical. She does not share the
same high cheekbones that Heidi has regarding ambition. Her lower lip is much
more puffy compared to her upper lip - again making her a little unreliable and
weaker in the belly - known as the guts. Overall
the feeling is that of vulnerability, gentleness, and softness. Hannah
Montana 
The
overall feel that you get from Hannah's face is one of gentleness, warmth and
helpfulness. She has a very grounded and trusting face. Her strong forehead suggests
intelligence, with a real open mind to new ideas and perspectives.
Her
thick eyebrows reveal enormous amounts of vitality. She is the spirit of youth
and spring. As you look at her, the left side of her face is dominated more by
her father's influence. The straggly eyebrow close to the bridge of her nose on
her father's left side is a strong sign of independence in Hannah herself. She
actually got this sense of independence from her father. The left eye (eyes reveal
our nervous system) is deep and again suggests that her father's presence is very
strongly behind her. Her
jaw is square and her chin rounded which suggests she's enormously practical.
Here's a young lady who can change a light bulb, repair her car and decorate her
own apartment all at the same time! The relatively thick bridge of the nose suggests
that she is taken care of well financially - be it from her parents or her husband
or her job. In the romance
stakes she is very reliable and honest.
The
Male Face
Constitutionally,
a yang face for men would have to bring out some qualities of ruggedness, aggression
and drive. The yang-shaped faces are ones that are more square, more round or
broad at the base and narrower at the forehead. Large ears, thick bushy eyebrows,
deep-set eyes, strong chins, clefts or dimples in the chin are all signs of very
strong male attributes. Whether they're reliable or not as boyfriends, husbands
or lovers is another matter altogether! Justin
Timberlake 
At
a glance, Justin has quite a gentle yin, almost feminine face. The broad open
forehead narrowing down towards a more pointed chin. His ears are close to his
head making him a good listener, a good shoulder to cry on. His eyes are fairly
narrow and close together making him good at dancing and coordination in life.
His chin is narrow - and I would suggest he's not very practical and probably
has to call out a mechanic to fix his car! The long nose and the broad open cheeks
suggest that he's very ambitious. His eyebrows are reasonably thick, suggesting
vitality and they are straight, which is always a good sign that he's straightforward
in life.
Will Smith 
A
bright, open, vivacious face. One where honesty exudes. He has an enormous forehead
which is always a sign that he is either more intellectually or spiritually motivated.
There's a large distance
between his eyebrows which indicates there's some kind of separation in his life:
this could be his parents, his family, his siblings, his children or lovers. His
ears are not enormous, but they do tend to stick forward. This means that he's
always good at receiving information from one angle. He must be a movie director's
dream! He takes his orders well - like a GI. Equally, if he is as involved as
they say he is with Scientology, then he could really do what he's told… As
a boyfriend, astute, friendly, warm, but he likes doing things his way and in
his time. Brad Pitt 
Of
all the faces in this feature, this is the one that I find the most interesting,
whether male of female. It is the least homogenised of all! Here you've got some
strong yin and strong yang combined. This strong yin-yang polarity makes for an
exciting and interesting personality.
He
has a broad, wide open forehead which suggests intelligence and openness to new
ideas. His eyebrows are reasonably thick and bushy, but are particularly wild
on his father's side showing that he has a strong independent streak. His eyes
are like a wolf, narrow and deep. This means that he's extremely witty, sharp
and focused. He'd be very good at any kind of sport that involved hand-eye coordination.
His ears lie flat against
his head and this indicates he's a great listener - what women enjoy! He will
listen to all opinions and all points of view. Although
his chin is narrow towards the tip, his jaw is actually rather wide - rather like
Robert Redford's. This indicates he's practical, he likes the outdoors and would
be far more at home out on a farm. He's
strongest feature are his eyes which, for a man, indicate that he's incredibly
driven and focused. He will always be prone to some form of independence or desire
for independence in his life and this, as I say, is indicated by the 'straying'
eyebrows on the left side - his father's side.
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