Ears, Cheeks, Jaw and Chin

The ears are read for childhood, health and longevity; the cheekbones for power and drive; the jaw and chin for willpower, family and the later years of life.

Ears

Large ears

Born with good fortune: often from a comfortable family, or rising from modest beginnings to wealth. Life and work run smoothly; the tradition says doing good multiplies this luck.

Long ears and long, thick earlobes

The classic sign of status, respect and a long life. The deeper the hollow of the ear, the longer the life, say the old texts.

Thick ears

Few obstacles from birth to old age, a bright and happy life; principled, well balanced and respected.

Small ears

Clever, but needs to put intelligence to work: more drive brings more reward. Should be careful not to be misled.

Thin ears

The tradition advises steady effort and good deeds to strengthen luck and keep friendships long.

Soft ears

Trusting and easily persuaded, so good company matters; loves to help others. The tradition advises looking after their health.

Firm ears

Healthy, lucky and very confident; listening to other views brings even more success.

Ears level with each other and in proportion with the face

Capable, comfortable and long-lived. Red ears with deep, wide openings: intelligence and a good reputation.

Ears set higher than the eyebrows

Classic texts call this a sign of good fortune and long life. Ears set unusually high are also read as a reminder to consider others' feelings.

Ears set lower than usual

Often born into a respected family, with good fortune.

Ear tips curling back

A quick planner and strategist with many friends.

Dip at the top of the ear

Clever and quick, careful and always planning ahead, excellent at solving problems on the spot; gratitude to those who help them is the lesson.

Pointed top of the ear

Agile and quick, but life involves constant effort; warmth and loyalty bring lasting friendships.

Top of the ear sticking out

Looks confident, but needs clear goals to feel motivated at work.

Inner rim sticking out

Meets many obstacles and setbacks, but keeps fighting and gets back up.

Pointed earlobes

Clever, quick and energetic, but may struggle to get on with relatives.

Round ears with hair inside

A long life, with many relatives and friends, and plenty of status and wealth.

Cheekbones and cheeks

High cheekbones

Confident and brave, with good and bad times taking turns; over-confidence can work against them, and careers may change.

Full cheekbones

Very social and good at business or self-employment, but may overlook small details and miss opportunities.

Flat cheekbones

Easily influenced, so should think for themselves and choose friends well; needs extra drive to progress at work.

Thin cheekbones

Private and self-contained, with a hidden wish for attention; can be prickly when teased.

Cheekbones jutting out to the sides

Independent and self-reliant; the tradition advises listening to others and being generous.

Large lower cheekbones

Stubborn, and less bold inside than they look, but talks their way out of trouble.

Vertical lines on the cheeks

Helpful, unselfish and understanding, a supportive colleague, though kindness is not always repaid.

Lines at the sideburns

The old texts speak of disappointments in love; patience brings the right partner.

Jaw and chin

Large jaw

Fearless and resolute, straightforward but not always careful; hard-working and capable, with a steady, sincere love life.

Wide, rounded jaw

Attracts many admirers when young, but once married becomes a devoted family person who will do anything for loved ones; compassionate and charitable.

Square jaw and chin

A brave natural leader, capable and responsible, who loves their family deeply; should take more care before acting.

Narrow, rounded jaw and chin

Clever, quick and far-sighted, fair and principled; deep and serious in love. Needs more enthusiasm for routine work.

Narrow, pointed jaw and chin

Impatient and restless; building stability and calm is the lesson.

Double chin

Knowledgeable and reasonable, knows right from wrong, very responsible, and builds wealth through their own work.

Prominent chin

Very direct in speech; tact helps keep friendships.

A line on the chin

The tradition speaks of changes in home and family finances, such as moving house.

Cross-shaped lines under the chin

The old texts strongly advise this person always to stay within the law and avoid disputes.

Beard and moustache

Thick beard and moustache

Steady and faithful in love, strong, hard-working and determined to overcome obstacles; bold and agile.

Light beard and moustache

Clever, well informed and quick, careful in everything they do, though sometimes hesitant to act.