Face reading
Samudrika Shastra is the traditional Indian study of the body's features. Its face reading looks at the forehead, eyes, nose, lips, chin and the shape of the face, and links each to qualities of character. Upload a clear front-facing photo for a gentle, traditional reading.
A broad, smooth forehead is linked with clear thinking and good fortune in the classical texts; lines across it are read as the marks of effort and experience. The space between the eyebrows, the seat of the Ajna, is read for focus.
Large, bright eyes are linked with warmth and expression; steady eyes with self-control. Full, evenly curved eyebrows are linked with balance, and eyebrows that nearly meet with determination.
A straight nose is linked with truthfulness and self-respect, a full tip with prosperity. Full lips are associated with generosity, and a firm chin with persistence. Each feature is read in proportion to the whole face rather than alone.
Round faces are linked with water and a caring nature, square faces with earth and steadiness, long faces with wood or air and thoughtfulness, and pointed faces with fire and drive. These are broad tendencies.
Face the camera in even light, without glasses, with hair away from the forehead and a neutral expression.
Features are a gift of birth and say nothing about a person's worth. The reading is meant for reflection and enjoyment, and it never comments on beauty.
Samudrika texts and later traditions divide the face into three zones. The upper zone, from the hairline to the eyebrows, is read for the early years and the intellect. The middle zone, from the eyebrows to the tip of the nose, is read for the middle years and the will. The lower zone, from the nose to the chin, is read for later life and steadiness. When the three are in balance, the texts speak of an even course of life. The reading notes which zone is most marked in your face.
The ears are read for the early years and for learning. Long ear lobes have been prized in Indian art as a sign of wisdom and good fortune, as seen in images of the Buddha and of many deities. Ears set high are linked with quick thinking, and ears close to the head with a careful nature.
The Indian tradition of reading the body's features, including the face and palms.
Yes. It is used only for your reading.
No. It describes traditional qualities linked with features.
Yes, so the eyes and eyebrows can be read.
A neutral face gives the clearest reading.
It is a related tradition, often practised alongside Jyotisha.
Lines of experience are read differently at different ages.
Yes, with their permission and a clear photo.
Traditionally, clear thinking and good fortune.
Persistence and the ability to finish what is started.
They share ideas, but the details and sources differ.
Yes. Both come from Samudrika Shastra.
A few seconds after the photo is uploaded.