In the 23rd year of the Daoguang reign (A.D. 1844), Yang Mai arrived at the Ministry of Rites …
physiognomy
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WisdomEditor's Pick
Judging People by 4 Aspects: A Traditional Chinese Way of Understanding Life and Fortune
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn his famous essay On Horses, Tang Dynasty scholar Han Yu wrote: “Fine horses are common, but those …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Destiny Hidden in the Bones: How a Beggar’s Good Deed Changed His Fate
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisIn Qing Dynasty China, the city of Zhangzhou in Fujian Province was home to a high-ranking military general …
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Mind & SpiritFeatured
A Chance Encounter: Foreseeing Qiao Lin’s Future 40 Years Ahead
by Emma Luby Emma LuDuring the Tang Dynasty, in the Tianbao era, a man named Qiao Lin from Taiyuan embarked on a …
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Physiognomy is the art of interpreting a person’s character and destiny through physical appearance, particularly facial features. Throughout …
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Chinese CultureFeatured
Master of Destiny: Yuan Gong and the Art of Ming Dynasty Physiognomy
by Mikel Davisby Mikel DavisYuan Gong, a remarkable figure from the Ming Dynasty, authored the extraordinary book on physiognomy, Liu Zhuang’s Methods …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
Unlocking the Secrets of Physiognomy: The Fascinating Life of Yuan Shushan (Part 2)
by Max Luby Max LuFortune-telling has long been a subject of fascination in Chinese culture. In the early 20th century, one man …
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Mind & SpiritEditor's Pick
The Enigmatic Life of Yuan Shushan: Master of Physiognomy (Part 1)
by Emma Luby Emma LuYuan Shushan was more than just an average man born in 1881. With a wealthy family background and …
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HealthFeatured
Unraveling the Mysteries of Foot Shapes and Their Personality Significance
by Viena Abdonby Viena AbdonYour foot shape is not just the result of genetics and evolution. The arches in your feet, the …
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The prophecy of Xu Fu is one of the most remarkable stories in Chinese history. It tells the …