Of great importance in the formation of the head and face of a person is his "heavenly part" - the forehead, which since ancient times was considered one of the main decorations of the face. To create the impression of a significant height of the forehead, in the old days, Japanese women shaved off their eyebrows and drew them at the level of the hair.

It is known that the frontal bone is formed under the pressure of the growing brain and all its convolutions, taking on one or another configuration over time. Therefore, the development of the brain affects the shape of the skull, forehead and face, however, apparently there is some truth in the words of A.S. Pushkin: "I heard the truth happened that the forehead is wide, but the brain is small!". There is a very common misconception that a big forehead always indicates a big mind, although there are numerous examples of this connection (Napoleon - I, Washington, Einstein), but idiots can also have a very large forehead. The fact of the connection between the shape of the forehead and the character of a person is considered to be proven.

Rice. 7 Forehead shapes

Much more important are the proportions and correspondence of the forehead to other parts of the face, including bumpiness or smoothness, symmetry, softness or hardness of the skin, folds, wrinkles.

A bumpy forehead with symmetrical bumps, square or rectangular in shape on both sides, is a sign of natural mental abilities.

A wide and high forehead is considered favorable for a man and unfavorable for a woman.
According to physiognomists, a forehead protruding forward at the top and retreating back at the bottom indicates very limited abilities.

Rough superciliary arches give the forehead, and the face as a whole, an unfavorable appearance, reducing other positive signs.
A rounded forehead often indicates the softness and refinement of nature.

A high, but not very wide forehead is inherent in proud and vain individuals, and a wide and low forehead indicates a sober mind.
A low and narrow forehead against the background of other proportionally developed parts of the face is considered a sign of limitation, and a small straight forehead is considered cunning and insidiousness.

The forehead slightly protruding forward and slightly concave upwards, covered with smooth and soft skin, on a beautiful face, testifies to the spirituality of nature.

Straight, without superciliary arches, perpendicular and high forehead, combined with mobile eyes located on the same level with it and a firm gaze, belongs to people with irritable, but with a clear mind. In combination with a short, straight nose, such a forehead often belongs to fanatical people.

Rich information is laid in the process of life in the relief of the forehead skin, in the form of permanent or temporary lines, folds and wrinkles of varying degrees of severity, configuration, orientation and location. The higher the mobility of the skin of the face, depending on the work of the mimic muscles underlying it, the more emotional the nature, the greater the trace remains on the skin. Tommaseo owns the expression: "Great thoughts smooth the forehead", and it explains the absence of wrinkles in people of the highest intelligence, great willpower and composure. To illustrate this fact, they usually cite as an example Napoleon, who did not have a single wrinkle on his forehead. Wrinkles on the forehead of a young man are always a sign, if not of an evil disposition, then of physical and intellectual weakness.

Oblique and broken lines on the forehead are evidence of insufficient development, low culture and deceitful nature.
If two or three almost straight lines, not interrupted in the middle, pass on the forehead, this is a sign of a good disposition, high culture and a sound mind.

The forehead represents on the face:

career
intelligence
older generation
age from 15 to 30 years
good luck
inheritance
inner views
thoughts

The hairline also matters. If you divide the forehead into three equal parts, then you can see the level of development of logic, memory and calculation.

forehead width

narrow forehead speaks of a quick reaction, but such a person is easy to anger and, it is easy for him to get confused in love problems.

Broad forehead speaks of a polite, quick-witted, intelligent person who first thinks and then acts.

If forehead not smooth, it means career difficulties, hard work, difficult childhood, poor health. The owner of such a forehead is easy to get into an accident situation, it is easy to get confused in business matters and, most likely, he will experience difficulties between the ages of 15 and 30 years.

If forehead smooth, he says he has a good childhood, good health, great social life, high chances of promotion. Such a person will easily achieve his goals up to 30 years.

forehead shape

high forehead- good chances for development, excellent logic, support of the older generation and ancestors, intelligence, anxiety and, alas, loneliness. Low forehead - respectively, poor chances for development, weak logic, stupidity and disappointment.

square edge hairline speaks of good abilities, realism, honesty and good fighting spirit.
edge of hair in the shape of the letter M- betrays a pioneer with good intuition and self-control. Such a person is doomed to fame, especially if the forehead is also convex.

round edge hair speaks of a good memory, but an unstable (female) character. High bald patches on the forehead belong to travelers, people who love change and movement. They are distinguished by intelligence, logic, strong self-motivation. Sometimes the hairline is not even, it speaks of insufficient parental care.

forehead profile

If you look at the forehead in profile, you can see convex(aggressive) forehead, telling us about the mind, good communication skills and good chances for promotion. Flat the forehead belongs to a wise man with good self-control and foresight. negative, or concave forehead, indicates an unsuccessful career and problems with money.

I think it's time to offer you a small express analysis of the face of a famous person.

Valentin Kataev

What can you tell about this man by the shape of his face?
Wise, understanding, has a sharp memory, intuition, quick reaction, good fighting spirit, luck. Subtly feels other people, self-confident, a bright leader.

The most beautiful and largest part of the face is the forehead. He tells us about a good childhood, the ability to communicate well with older people, love for parents. This is the forehead of a pioneer and experimenter who loves change and movement. Congenital intuition (6th sense), support of ancestors. Pronounced intellectual mindset. This is a thinker, inclined to analyze everything. Think first, then do. Bibliographic memory, excellent erudition.

As for COMMUNICATION, ( , ) - he was a man with an excellent sense of humor, healthy, one might say. Attention to detail is what characterizes these eyes. I liked order in everything. He liked to show himself, he easily learned everything new. He had a special relationship with women. He was more forgiving towards them. And in general, there was a lot of feminine in his character, hence, I think, the softness and beauty of presentation.

Mentally divide your forehead in half with a horizontal line. The upper part expresses a person's attitude towards others, the lower part expresses his self-esteem. People with a more developed lower part of the forehead (brow ridges) (Fig. 3.1) are used to relying only on their own strength, however, they are unlikely to provide support to anyone else besides themselves.
Such people are individualists, focused on personal problems, used to dominating, imposing their opinions on others (they are often born under the signs of Leo and Aries).
A person with a sloping upper forehead (Fig. 3.2) is often ambitious, not used to obeying someone.

Rice. 3.1. Forehead with a more developed lower part

Rice. 3.2. Forehead with sloping top

He exalts himself above others, seeks to conquer and dominate, and even if he fails, he will not put up with a subordinate position, but uses all his strength and means to achieve what he wants. Sometimes this forehead shape is found in people who are extremely contradictory, who, even in the absence of their own position, will always hold the opposite opinion in a dispute with other people. A relatively high convex forehead indicates the ability to absorb and remember information well, as well as susceptibility, but the absence of suspiciousness.

Note
The absence of a hollow between the right and left sides of the superciliary arches almost always characterizes a vain person. A religious, domineering personality can always be recognized by the strongly pronounced upper part of the forehead: it is convex, although the forehead itself can be of any size (Fig. 3.3).
Of great importance is also the furrow separating the upper and lower parts of the forehead. If it exists, then this speaks of the great moral and spiritual independence of a person, which obeys a high cosmic law, as well as the ability to combine one's own view with the opinions of other people. Such a person has objective views and judgments. It is bad if the middle of the forehead is fixed, large. This is the forehead of Jupiter. A person who has it often confuses good and evil, tries to teach others, to preach. If, with other not very good indicators, a too smooth forehead stands out on the face, then this also blurs the line between good and bad. One large horizontal crease running down the middle of the forehead indicates an ambitious and self-confident person who loves to be listened to and obeyed. If such a person chooses an occupation for himself that does not contradict moral and ethical principles, in the future he will turn out to be an excellent mentor, able to pass on experience to the younger generation.
In general, forehead shapes can be divided into several types. Each of them classifies a person according to certain moral qualities and strength of character. The shape of the forehead is determined along the hairline, for example, uneven (meaning that the hair near the forehead does not grow in a straight or rounded line, but along an uneven or curved one) or M-shaped (the hairline resembles the shape of the letter M).

Rice. 3.3. Forehead with convex top

uneven forehead line

It is characterized primarily by uneven hairline. It is common for such people to doubt everything, and this primarily concerns their life position, spiritual authorities, etc. People with an uneven hairline are more likely than others to ridicule the shrines and moral principles adopted in the society in which they live, reject authorities.
If, moreover, such people have overgrown whiskey, this indicates a poor understanding of morality or the preaching of their morality. The overgrown temples of a woman, especially on the right side, give out a hypocrite and a “blue stocking” in her.

round forehead

If the roundness of a high forehead commensurate with the head occupies the temples and forms a bulge that is not covered with hair, this is a sign of mental superiority, aspiration for honors, pride (Fig. 3.4).
Such people are also distinguished by generosity. If there is a recess in the middle of the forehead and it is frowning, wrinkled, this is a sign of cruelty softened by virtues: courage, intelligence and sanity. A very large, but round forehead without hair means a person who is bold, but prone to lies.
A person with a smooth, convex and rounded forehead is superficial in receiving information. This most often concerns women who want to know "not much, but about everything." Although there are also men with this type of forehead. Such people are attracted by everything new and unknown, and the need for an in-depth study of what is already familiar causes melancholy and boredom.

Rice. 3.4. round forehead

Trapezoidal forehead

Sometimes the hairline goes up from the temples, tapering slightly, and then straight along the forehead or slightly rounded. Such a forehead is called a trapezoidal or oval forehead (Fig. 3.5)
People with this type of forehead have a tendency to depression due to the desire to reflect on lofty topics and try to understand some metaphysical processes. But such a person is not a manic-depressive type, but rather a philosophical nature.
In general, people with a trapezoidal forehead have many positive characteristics. They are inclined to charity, they have a high level of intelligence and willpower and a well-developed sense of humor. At the same time, such people lack self-confidence, because of which they sometimes have problems in communication or in career growth. You can’t call them losers, but, as I said, the tendency to philosophical understanding of life and “introspection” often steals luck from under their noses. By the way, uncertainty is often the cause of a fiasco in the personal, especially sexual, sphere of relationships.

Rice. 3.5. Trapezoidal forehead

Square forehead

The square shape of the forehead is determined by the direction of the hairline straight up, from the temples, and then the same straight line parallel to the eyebrows. The forehead looks like a square or rectangle (Fig. 3.6).
Such people, as well as people with a trapezoidal forehead, are prone to reflection, only of a slightly different nature. Sentimentality is unknown to them, they are accustomed not only to reason, but also to act. This is emphasized by the lack of a desire for charity in them: they will rather help direct a person on the true path, help him figure out his problems himself. Therefore, a straight square forehead is inherent in religious people who are inclined to follow ethical standards, evaluating their actions from the standpoint of justice and higher authorities.

Rice. 3.6. Square forehead

A high square forehead is an indication of a firm, domineering, but not conservative person. He has a high level of intelligence, a well-developed sense of humor and self-control. They do not believe in luck, but prefer to achieve everything on their own, believing that diligence and dedication are the main indicators of success.
Intelligence and willpower are also characteristic of people with a low square forehead. At the same time, they have much less religiosity and their reasoning is reduced to an assessment of their actions. By nature, they are rather more conservative, rely on diligence and diligence and do not believe in random success. However, to achieve their goals, people with a low square forehead can use not entirely legal methods, justifying this with the prospect of results.

Forehead with bald patches and turning into a bald patch

The appearance of bald patches (Fig. 3.7) often indicates some kind of complex. At the same time, it is generally accepted that they are a sign of excessive sexuality. This is motivated by the fact that, from a biological point of view, early bald patches are due to the presence of a large amount of the male hormone testosterone in the body. So you can take note of this and not be upset about the fact that the husband began to lose hair early.

Note
Jack Nicholson (Fig. 3.8) is an American actor who is rightfully considered a Hollywood legend. However, he became no less famous on the love front. Nicholson's personal life over the long years of his film career was variegated. From a four-year marriage to starlet Sandra Knight, he has an actress daughter. His romance with Anjelica Huston lasted 17 years, with whom Nicholson starred in the gangster film The Honor of the Prizzi Family, and the actor also has a lot of all sorts of intrigues and scandals. Nicholson's latest passion - actress Rebecca Broussard, his daughter's best friend - somewhat settled him down: they had a child in 1990, and the actor lives with his new family.

Rice. 3.7. Forehead with bald patches

Rice. 3.8. Jack Nicholson

Chin

The shape of a person's chin speaks of his strength, independence and temperament. There is a direct dependence of the character on the chin: the coarser and more significant the chin on the face, the more dynamic, stubborn and tough the character of a person.

Protruding chin

A protruding chin often speaks of the cruelty and stubbornness of its owner (Fig. 3.9).

Rice. 3.9. Protruding chin
Such people, as a rule, are accustomed to achieving their goals by any available and inaccessible means, sometimes stopping at nothing. For them, the concept of mercy and sympathy is limited to a good mood.

Note
Vladimir Zhirinovsky (Fig. 3.10) is a well-known politician, deputy of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party. He always knew what he wanted and consistently achieved his goals. He is known for his tough and scandalous character, which is characteristic of people with a protruding chin. Nevertheless, the dimple on the chin, which, as it were, bifurcates it, suggests that the politician is a little old-fashioned in his views and beliefs and strives for solitude and peace.

Rice. 3.10. Vladimir Zhirinovsky

Long and pointed chin

A long and sharp chin (Fig. 3.11) is often attributed to cunning fairy-tale characters.

Rice. 3.11. Long and pointed chin

And not by chance. Such people stand out among others, on the one hand, with a penetrating mind, on the other, with cunning and sarcasm. Just like people with a protruding chin, the owners of a long chin are stubborn, which, combined with cunning, as well as determination and perseverance, allows them to easily and confidently achieve their goals.

Weakly defined chin

A weakly defined, almost imperceptible chin (Fig. 3.12) is often called limp. And not in vain. According to physiognomic characteristics, he indicates a soft, timid, indecisive and nervous nature. In what actions can these qualities be expressed?

Rice. 3.12. Weakly defined chin

Softness and timidity are most often expressed in the desire to make concessions, so you can agree on anything with people with such a chin.
At the same time, people with a poorly defined chin often achieve their goals, but do not use assertiveness, rigidity and aggression for this, but softness and goodwill. They are patient and go towards what they have in mind, slowly but surely. If your child has such a chin, try to instill in him independence and the ability to defend his own position, do not abuse his humility, otherwise in the future he will turn into a weak, weak-willed, lack of initiative being. And you will be the one to blame for this.
Sometimes you can meet people with the so-called fish chin. This is the extreme degree of its lack of expression: it seems that from the lower lip the face smoothly passes immediately into the neck. Such people can be called the prototypes of Saltykov-Shchedrin's fairy tale "The Wise Gudgeon". They live according to the principle “quieter than water, lower than grass” and perceive the absence of events in their lives as a kiss of fortune. With a sudden change of environment, a change in the usual state, such a person can easily become depressed.
On the other hand, such people cannot be called harmless either: they easily change their decisions and views, obeying the majority and using the principle of opportunism. They try by all means to avoid conflict situations and become a third party in the dispute.
Such people are characterized by dependence and indecision, but they really need to be loved, appreciated and needed, because this is the only way to avoid loneliness.

beefy chin

A fleshy chin (Fig. 3.13) indicates intelligence, sensuality and a strong character. No wonder the classic portrait of a bully - with a fleshy square chin. Such people are fighters by nature.

Rice. 3.13. beefy chin

In fact, the essential feature is not even the chin itself, but a massive wide jaw, giving the impression of a square bottom of the face. Fighting qualities are most pronounced in people with a fleshy chin and a wide, massive face.
These people are always confident, strong and powerful. They are used to coming and taking what they like. At the same time, they almost never meet obstacles on their way or simply do not notice them.

Strong-willed chin

It is customary to call a strong-willed chin, as it were, bent upwards (Fig. 3.14). Its owners are persistent in achieving their goals and at the same time possess such qualities as cunning, determination and inconstancy.

Rice. 3.14. Strong-willed chin

The heavier the chin looks and the more it protrudes forward, the more strong-willed nature appears before us. It is difficult to negotiate with such a person, therefore, in dealing with him, one should use strength, determination and fearlessness.

cleft chin

A cleft chin (Fig. 3.15) characterizes people who are fickle and amorous.

Rice. 3.15. cleft chin

Despite their passionate nature, such people very often seek solitude and peace. In their views and beliefs, they are a bit old-fashioned.

cheekbones

By the shape of the cheekbones, one can determine the degree of a person's propensity for risk.
Pronounced cheekbones, located almost near the eyes, indicate determination and fearlessness (Fig. 3.16).

Rice. 3.16. high cheekbones

Often people with such cheekbones perceive risk as an integral part of life, without which it is impossible to exist normally. Adrenaline should always boil in the blood, and the air should be saturated with mysteries and danger - this is the motto of people with pronounced cheekbones.
The opposite characteristic can be given to people with cheekbones located below the line of the eyes (Fig. 3.17) or not expressed at all (Fig. 3.18).

Rice. 3.17. Cheekbones below eye level

Rice. 3.18. Unexpressed cheekbones

Low cheekbones characterize a person's desire to play it safe and take risks only in the most extreme case. The absence of cheekbones, their smoothness as a whole, speaks of a person’s unwillingness to take risks under any circumstances.

If you dream of your forehead or chin ...

To dream of a high, beautiful forehead promises respect and a good reputation, which will be achieved thanks to your prudence and desire for justice.
A low forehead warns of danger, that you will need to gather all your strength and be brave for a successful outcome.
An ugly forehead promises a decline in business for a short time.
A wrinkled forehead warns you to be sincere.
In a dream, stroking a child's forehead means fame and success, a positive assessment of your actions.
A young girl kisses her friend on the forehead - a dream portends a short quarrel over the gossip of enemies.
To dream of a large, fleshy chin - expect soon well-being, thin - you should think about your own shortcomings.

Chapter 4
Windows of our soul...

Those who have hanging bags under their eyes are drunkards; this goes back to the corresponding state, since many who drink have bags under their eyes, as it were. Those who have this part swollen love to sleep; this sign goes back to the corresponding state, since the eyes around the eyes that wake up have a swelling, as it were. Those who have small eyes are cowardly; this goes back to the corresponding trait and to monkeys. Big-eyed are lazy; it is related to oxen. Therefore, it is proper for a noble-born to have eyes that are not very large and not very small. Those who have sunken eyes are evil; it correlates with monkeys. Those who have bulging eyes are stupid; this goes back to the corresponding trait and to donkeys. Therefore, the eyes should not be bulging or sunken, but the best is the average condition. Those who have slightly sunken eyes are generous; it correlates with lions; if strong - meek; it is related to oxen. Those who are downcast are sad; this goes back to the corresponding state, since sad people lower their eyes.
Aristotle

If you want to know a person, look into his eyes. This is wisdom proven over the centuries. But what should we see when we look into our eyes? What to pay attention to and how not to be mistaken when calling a person a friend or, on the contrary, accusing him of a serious crime? In this chapter, we will talk about the shape of the eyes.
If you try to classify the eyes on the go, the first thing that comes to mind is the size: large or small. And it really has a special meaning.
Large eyes have always been considered more attractive than small ones. It seems that the huge eyes on a person’s face reflect his beautiful qualities, it’s not for nothing that the metaphor “eyes are like two diamonds” is so often found in literature.
Indeed, big eyes speak of the sensitivity of the soul and courage, intelligence and sophistication, artistry and the desire for leadership, receptivity and authority. At the same time, people with big eyes often tend to wishful thinking, embellish events and often do not recognize the line between truth and lies. In addition, they are characterized by some natural laziness, which is reflected not only in everyday life, but also in many actions. On the other hand, it is often laziness that can explain the non-conflict of big-eyed people. In general, much more good can be said about the owners of large eyes than bad. Such people know how to feel people and especially appreciate sincerity and directness, even if it seriously hurts them. They are so natural that they often make a career thanks to their sincerity and trust from sometimes almost strangers. It’s just that it’s calm and reliable with them, and what leader doesn’t want to have not only a valuable employee nearby, but also a sincere, noble person!

Note
The large eyes of the French film actress Audrey Tautou (Fig. 4.1), her naive and sometimes defenseless look, won many hearts around the world. Looking at her, I want to believe in all the kindest, brightest and purest ...

And yet, the shortcomings of people with large eyes should also be mentioned. These include, for example, inconsistency. Such people are used to being in the spotlight, accepting compliments from numerous admirers and admirers - they are unlikely to be seduced by permanent relationships and routine family life for a long time. Although here everything will depend on the partner. If he can give a fairy tale, then it will last a lifetime. By the way, the owners of big eyes are also excellent parents.
Quite often, big-eyed people face failure on the personal front. One of the reasons has already been described above, the other is that large eyes are easily attracted - and often fans are captured by them, and having figured it out, they simply run away. Those who remain, remain for life.

Rice. 4.1. Audrey Tautou

Rice. 4.2. Small eyes

Sometimes their punctuality and scrupulousness can be annoying, but you just need to get used to it and not try to change it - it is useless and fraught with conflict. Sometimes owners of small eyes overestimate their own capabilities and then spend a lot of effort to correct their mistakes. But strangely enough, they do not even learn from them, persistently trying to reach a high bar, even if it takes a lifetime to do so.

Note
Don't confuse small eyes with deep set ones!

One of the biggest flaws in owners of small eyes is jealousy. They are jealous of friends, business partners, relatives, and lovers. It is likely that the reason for this is a sense of ownership. Such people should understand that every person, even the closest and most dependent, has the right to personal freedom. Jealousy is unlikely to help to realize the fullness of feelings and emotions. Close people will always be able to understand and appreciate loyalty and constancy, you just need to trust them more.

Note
Steven Seagal (Fig. 4.3) is an American actor and martial artist. In life, he does not differ in sociability, in relations with the opposite sex he is known as an owner and jealous.

Rice. 4.3. Steven Seagal

Eye location

The fit of the eyes, that is, their location, can tell quite a lot about a person. It is considered ideal when the eyes are on the same line. A rather favorable impression is always created about such a person. Sloping eyes speak of decisiveness and recklessness, with raised pupils (Fig. 4.4) - of nobility, courage and loyalty.

Rice. 4.4. Eyes with raised pupils

If the outer corner of the eye is long and pointed, this is a smart and insightful person.

Note
Eyes somewhat different in shape belong to a passionate person.

Eyes close to each other mean idealism, often even fanaticism, devotion to one's own ideas and betray a person who knows how to listen and understand. Eyes that are far apart from each other, on the contrary, are inherent in people who are practical, principled and strong-willed. If wide-set eyes are also large, then you have an energetic, reliable and sociable person, often with a pronounced ability for languages.

Note
The look can be different: in love and indifferent, interested and empty, etc. Remember a few simple rules by which you can determine its character. The business look is fixed in the area of the interlocutor's forehead, the secular one falls below the level of his eyes (to the level of the lips), the intimate one is directed not into the eyes of the interlocutor, but below the face - to other parts of the body up to the level of the chest. A sidelong glance indicates a critical or suspicious attitude towards the interlocutor.

Eyelids

By examining the eyelids, you can also get some information. So, if the upper eyelid is slightly lowered (Fig. 4.5), in front of you is a wise, but tired of life person.

Rice. 4.5. Eyes with drooping eyelids

A large lower eyelid (Fig. 4.6) is often found in dissolute people, and too sagging (Fig. 4.7) indicates an inability to control one's own actions.

Rice. 4.6. Eyes with large lower eyelids

Rice. 4.7. Eyes with sagging lower lids

Such people should beware. But wrinkles in the outer corners of the eyes speak of intuition and experience; it is not without reason that such eyes are often called insightful.

Note
According to legend, Hippocrates used physiognomy for medical diagnostics (until now in medicine they use the concept of "Hippocratic mask", which means a characteristic facial expression of a patient with peritonitis). If the eyes are bright and clear, then there is no reason to worry. But when they are dull, without shine, their movements are slow, the pupils are constantly constricted or dilated, and the eyelids are heavy - all this indicates any disturbances in the body.

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In a detailed analysis of the human face, three completely different areas can be distinguished from each other, correlated, in turn, with three different aspects of the personality: top part, or the department to which the forehead corresponds, middle part, or the department to which the eyes and nose belong, Bottom part, or department that includes the mouth and chin.

When "reading" each of these parts separately, as well as their entire complex as a whole, you can get a large amount of information about a particular person. Of course, the ideal would be a harmonious relationship between the three departments, in which none of the parts would dominate over the others. This would serve as an indication of the instinctive-emotional-intellectual balance of the personality, which, of course, is preferable everywhere and always. However, this ideal situation is rare. Usually one of the facial sections dominates the rest. In itself, this is also not a disadvantage; in fact, the development or dominance of any of these departments means that this particular psychological property is especially emphasized in the character of the individual, and if one of the sections is only slightly distinguished in comparison with the other two, then in the daily life of a person this fact may even appear as a positive one.

In general, the following is certain: the only thing that can have a really negative effect on the character and life of a person is the fact that one of these parts will turn out to be too small in comparison with the rest, since this is a sign that the personality aspect corresponding to it in this individual not naturally developed. In such cases, people who are interested in their own self-improvement must make some additional effort to compensate for this lack of their personality. For example, a person with a square face, the central part of which is overdeveloped, while the forehead is too narrow, should pay special attention to the thinking aspect in his life, since personality defects can manifest themselves mainly in this area.

Intellectual aspect: forehead

Broad forehead, occupying about a third of the face, is a sign of good memory, intelligence and ambition of the individual. In this case, we are talking about people with a clear life goal and great abilities for analytical thinking, as well as with a craving for acquiring new knowledge and skills. It is not surprising that people whose forehead corresponds to these characteristics will have the qualities of a leader, since they are not only endowed with the talent to correctly interpret the facts of the surrounding reality, but also know how to relate them both to the aspirations of others and to their own aspirations. Great analytical skills and a gift for grasping new things, the ability to manage one's own feelings and emotions - all this can manifest itself on the positive side in any professional field.

low forehead, occupying a small space relative to the rest of the face, as well as the growth of hair very close to the eyebrows - all these are considered signs of a person who is not inclined to theoretical reflection. It is said of such people that they can only be convinced by facts. Sometimes we can talk here about pragmatic people who prefer not to spread "thinking along the tree", but to go ahead to their goal. However, they are simultaneously able to radiate personal charm in communicating with other people, although sometimes too practical nature makes them manifest themselves as selfish and selfish.

Emotions and feelings

On that part of the face, which is located between the forehead and the mouth, the emotions and feelings of a person are reflected. If the face as a whole is the zone of the body in which the expressive possibilities of a person are most clearly concentrated, then this particular facial region, correlated with emotions and feelings, has the greatest potential for broadcasting any type of message. The combinations of mimic gestures that can be carried out with the help of eyebrows, eyes, nose, cheeks and cheekbones are of infinite variety and richness, as is the number of shades of emotions, feelings or states of mind that can be conveyed with their help. Life constantly models a person's personality, adding new ones to hereditary factors - those that are introduced with a person's experience, his achievements, failures, joys and sorrows, as well as with his conscious work on himself.

So, about a person who has reached adulthood, they say that he has the face that he deserves, or rather, the one that he was able to “sculpt” for himself. Laughter, joy, sadness, anxiety, loneliness, anxiety, pleasure - each of these states leaves its imprint on the structure of the facial muscles, giving over the years a new shape to the face, his cheeks and cheekbones, until eventually these "hardened" features begin to dominate over hereditary.

Eyes and eyebrows

Eyes - this is the most expressive of the resources of non-verbal communication available to a person. Without uttering a single word, one look can express a lot - from "I love you" to "I need help."

The size of the eyes can already immediately give certain information about a person. In general, it is argued that among the owners big eyes most often there are passionate, disinterested, independent rebels, while people with small eyes rather prudent and prefer to weigh the circumstances well before deciding on any option.

Man with bulging eyes shows excessive interest in the outside world, while a person with deep-set eyes more inclined to show interest in the inner world of the interlocutor. Widely spaced eyes convey the detachment and coldness of their owner, and closely set suggest both his somewhat timidity and his tendency to fix attention on details.

Visual contact is one of the most subtle forms of communication that can be established between two people. It can be seen as a more effective means of expressing and exchanging feelings than verbal contact, since making visual contact with a person is almost the same as touching him with your hand. For example, when the eyes of a man and a woman meet, ecstatic excitement may arise to such an extent that its currents seem to run through the whole body. At the same time, the eyes are wide open, an invitation is read in them, and the look has a clear erotic connotation.

It is believed that if you look closely, you can see something in the eyes of a person. This is the main reason why some people try to avoid eye contact: for one reason or another, they do not look at the interlocutor, as they fear that their eyes may open some kind of veil and betray their secret to another person. People who are nervous, timid, or those who have something to hide tend to shy away from making such contact and try to get away from a direct look. However, many try to lower their eyes if the situation forces them to express something uncomfortable or unpleasant for the interlocutor.

No one focuses their eyes on another person all the time, the gaze usually flickers from object to object. In general, we can say that people are divided into two categories: watching and listening.

Studies conducted by experts have shown: if someone has gaze is often directed upwards, this means that a person is engaged in visualization of a certain frame from the past, that is, as if reproducing it in his brain. This person is just one of those who are watching. On the contrary, people usually looking away, play something sound in memory, so they belong to the category of those who listen. A person's gaze fixed in the same direction for a significant amount of time, suggests that this person thinks in visual images and that he may have a rich imagination. Such people tend to focus on the packaging of the gift, the appearance of the interlocutor, the clothes in which he is dressed, the details of his appearance and other details. Without a doubt, and in everything that concerns himself, the visualizer shows exactly the same scrupulous attention to detail. If a person, on the contrary, has a habit stare at the interlocutor, then he concentrates on information perceived with the help of the ears rather than the eyes; this type of personality has an excellent memory for conversations, sounds or songs. It is likely that he will also have a good sense of rhythm and show more interest in what the interlocutor says than in how he looks.

Most people are convinced of the undoubted significance of the look, and knowing this, they may try to control the expression of their eyes. Therefore, in order to understand the true feelings or emotions of the interlocutor, it is necessary in a conversation with him to observe directly the pupils of his eyes.
Pupils dilate or constrict depending on the circumstances, and this happens completely involuntarily. Pupil reactions belong to the sphere of the autonomic nervous system, so a person is not able to consciously control his pupils.

In general terms, it can be argued that pupil increases in response to favorable stimuli and narrows in response to negative or not entirely pleasant information. Therefore, the pupils of lovers dilate when they look into each other's eyes. The same thing happens to every person if he receives visual stimuli that are favorable for him, such as, for example, contemplation of a beautiful sunset or the sight of appetizing food. It has been proven that when pupils dilate, there is an increase in the size of the peripheral visual field that surrounds an object that is directly in the focus of our gaze. This fact could be explained by the fact that the eyes want to see as much as possible of what looks especially pleasant or attractive to them. There is documented evidence of some women in past centuries using belladonna to dilate their pupils.

One of the gestures that betrays a person with a head when, looking at something unpleasant, he brings his hand or one of his fingers to his eyes. In children, this gesture is extremely evident.

Brows in people with different oval faces give a certain originality of personality. Everything matters here - the density of the eyebrows, their length, location, line pattern. Every detail gives the face individuality. From these details, you can determine whether a person is friendly or more introspective. In any case, eyebrows are an important component of body language. With the help of eyebrows, you can convey the most significant gestures.

Eyebrows raised up, are a very common facial gesture. This is often done consciously, with a certain specific intention, and sometimes involuntarily. The difference between voluntary and involuntary gestures is quite obvious. For a casual observer, the unconsciousness of the gesture is much less obvious than its intentionality. In most cases, this gesture means surprise or disapproval. The more emotion is invested in this gesture, the more expressive the resulting facial expression is, and the more wrinkles eventually appear on the forehead.

Some people only have the ability to lift one eyebrow. This gesture has a rather strange effect on the observer and can be used to convey emotions such as interest, surprise or disapproval.

Very often a person expressively raises eyebrows for just a moment. This is a friendly signal that occurs spontaneously when eye contact is made with an acquaintance or with a person with whom one would very much like to get to know. Usually this gesture is accompanied by a smile and is some kind of greeting or invitation to communicate.

Eyebrows go down. In most cases, this gesture means almost the same thing as furrowing your eyebrows. It can also be conscious or instinctive, and the difference is only in the degree of emphasis of the gesture. Lowered eyebrows are mainly a sign of anger or disapproval, although in some cases they express a state of deep thought. If a person is angry or does not agree with something, then he, as a rule, lowers his eyebrows. This gesture is conscious and volitional, it is usually accompanied by a characteristic verbal expression, which clearly demonstrates the corresponding state of a person. However, if this is a sign of deep thought, then in most cases the person demonstrating this gesture does not realize this.

Physiognomy is a complex psychological tool that, in skillful hands, turns into an indispensable assistant for a professional HR manager. With it, you can determine the true feelings and emotions of a person, as well as his deepest character traits and motives for behavior. Physiognomy of the face is one of the most important sections of this science, and in today's article we will consider its basic principles. Do you want to learn how to professionally “scan” candidates for an interview? Then take part in the master class “Physiognomy in the service of HR managers and recruiters: we evaluate candidates without a test and polygraphs”

Physiognomy of the shape of the head

According to physiognomy, the shape of a human face can be conditionally divided into five geometric shapes: a circle, an oval, a rectangle, a cone and a triangle. Each form has its own character traits, which we will consider in more detail.

Rectangular face in physiognomy

As a rule, the owners of a rectangular or square face are people of a strong disposition. They can differ in stubbornness, sharpness and energy. Such individuals speak little, but always to the point. They clearly know what they want and how to achieve it. Practical and pragmatic logicians, possess the gift of persuasion and often in disputes can reach sophism. Such people are strong analysts, always bring the work to the end thanks to innate patience and perseverance. They rarely give in to feelings and emotions. Of the negative qualities, one can note some rigidity and steadfastness of character; stinginess and greed are also possible.

Triangular face in physiognomy

The owners of a triangular face are extremely extraordinary personalities. They are very resourceful, creative and smart. Such people are excellent speakers and have a great sense of humor. They are full of energy for new achievements. However, some representatives of this type are prone to mood swings, rapid “burnout” and loss of strength. Freedom-loving individuals who do not recognize authoritarian power over themselves. Of the shortcomings - a tendency to embellish reality and criticism is possible.

Round face in physiognomy

Incredibly energetic, proactive and impulsive individuals. unwavering optimists. Owners of a quick and lively mind; generous and noble nature. Such people, as a rule, are always full of new ideas and goals, but they get down to business too quickly, without having thought through all the details and the possible consequences of failure. One of their main negative character traits is hindsight and risk taking. The owners of the "round" face, as a rule, are very power-hungry and vain personalities. They make excellent leaders who are able to “charge” their team for success.

Oval face in physiognomy

Owners of an oval face shape are people of impulse and inspiration. They are intellectually developed, inquisitive, quick to learn and grasp everything on the fly. However, such individuals can quickly “burn out” in their work. They are difficult to manage and for effective leadership you need to look for your own special approach to each. Such people are creative, they make excellent artists or other specialists in creative professions. Of the shortcomings - the lack of practicality and perseverance; they can quit the job without finishing it.

Trapezoidal face in physiognomy

If you see a person with a trapezoidal face, know that you are a pure pragmatist and conservative. Such people have a very practical mindset and at the same time a weak imagination. As a rule, they have a hard time experiencing changes and innovations. By nature - sociable and positive. Ambitious, distinguished by a great desire for career growth. Among the shortcomings: greed and excessive conservatism.

Physiognomy and facial analysis: all the attention to detail

In physiognomy, when analyzing a face, an integrated approach is important, and a general conclusion about a person’s character is made up of close attention to detail.

Physiognomy and face profile

Carefully analyze the profile of a person and pay attention to which part is dominant:

If the frontal part protrudes, then you have a completely active and enterprising person who has a positive attitude towards the world around him. Such people are prone to creativity, but they can often have a bad memory.
If the bow part protrudes, then you have a born skeptic who rarely takes anything for granted and is used to coming to all conclusions with his own mind.
If the oral area protrudes, then you have a person in front of you who is very important to enjoy what he is doing. This desire extends to both work and leisure.
People with a "pointy" profile are very perceptive and attentive to details. They think quickly, easily adapt to new circumstances and have good analytical skills.
People with a more “rounded” profile need more time to think about information, they think and make decisions more slowly, but they stand firm and confident.

Physiognomy and the human forehead

The forehead is a direct indicator of a person's thinking style. It is by the shape of the forehead that you can understand how it processes information, how quickly it thinks and makes decisions.

A convex forehead testifies to a person’s rich imagination, his creativity and desire to go beyond rigid limits. Such a person thinks quickly, has an analytical mind and is always looking for alternative ways to solve an issue.
A sloping forehead (with a backward deviation) is an indicator of good memory and quick reaction. As a rule, people with this forehead shape do not like to spend a lot of time thinking and prefer to apply already proven methods and procedures.
A straight forehead characterizes people who are prone to straightforward thinking and step-by-step problem solving. As a rule, it is very difficult for them to absorb information that they received quickly and inconsistently, so they need time to “sort it all out” in their head.

Physiognomy of the shape of the chin

The chin and lower jaw testify to the strength of a person's character.

A wide lower jaw with developed nodules is an indicator of a strong and determined personality. Such a person is used to always achieving his own, conceited, loves power and strives to take leadership positions in the team.
A narrow jaw indicates a conflict-free person. Such a person solves difficult situations through compromise, does not seek to subjugate others and does not tolerate authoritarian leadership over himself.
The protruding chin is a symbol of perseverance, self-confidence and the ability to steadfastly overcome difficulties.
A “sloping” chin, on the contrary, testifies to the cautious nature of a person who is inclined to avoid conflicts and difficult life situations.
According to physiognomy, the dimple on the chin is a distinctive feature of a self-confident nature. In some cases, this confidence can reach narcissism, pride and egocentrism.

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