As the saying goes, "Know a person's face but not their heart," which means that even though we are familiar with and understand someone's situation, we ultimately cannot fully know their inner thoughts. It is indeed difficult to read a person's mind. Legend has it that Lü Dongbin, the leader of the Eight Immortals, once wrote a book similar to a "True Scripture of Face Reading." If ordinary people can understand and comprehend it, they will be able to understand people and see things clearly.

Modern Japan and South Korea have long used fortune-telling in recruitment and team composition, with very effective results. Domestic enterprises have also started to apply the "Face Reading for Team Recruitment." Dr. Zheng will introduce the basic principles of fortune-telling in two parts, namely the Twelve Palaces of Face Reading, in order for friends to first achieve the understanding of knowing a person's face and appearance.

1. Palace of Destiny, also known as the Third Eye:

This palace affects a person's overall fortune and mainly observes recent luck. The location of the Palace of Destiny is between the eyebrows, above the bridge of the nose, and the Third Eye is the main switch of destiny. By observing the width, color, and hue of the Third Eye, one can determine a person's luck and fortune. If the Third Eye is bright like a mirror, life will be smooth and easy. However, if it is sunken or uneven, or if the eyebrows invade and make it narrow, or if it has wrinkles from frowning habits, or scars from injuries, these will affect the ups and downs of destiny and lead to negative experiences.

When a person is lucky, this area has a luster and a rosy hue. When unlucky, the Third Eye becomes dull and loses its shine. A low, narrow, or scarred Third Eye is an ill omen. Therefore, changes in the Palace of Destiny can predict a person's general fortune, including financial and romantic luck.

2. Palace of Wealth:

Located on the tip of the nose. The nose is the star of wealth, located in the Earth element. This area includes the Heaven Storehouse, Earth Repository, and two golden vaults (i.e., the nostrils). Some schools of fortune-telling also include the left and right Heaven Storehouses above the tail of the eyebrows and the left and right Earth Repositories below the chin. Others only refer to the tip of the nose. The nose represents wealth. If the nose is high, full, round, and straight, it indicates abundant wealth. If the nose suddenly becomes dry and dark, wealth will be lost. A nose shaped like a suspended gourd suggests a wealthy family; a straight, full, and square nose brings continuous wealth sources.

A nose like an eagle's beak signifies disaster at home and requires financial loss to resolve the problem. A nose pointing upwards indicates poverty and no food for the night. If the nose is crooked, slanted, bent, hooked, pointed, thin, side-facing, reversed, or exposed bones or holes, these are all disadvantages, not only reflecting personality flaws but also affecting career and wealth. If the nose is covered with red threads or has a dark complexion, it is a sign of illness or financial loss. A red and bright nose, called "Fire Injury in the Hall," is a warning of impending disaster and requires active measures to resolve it.

3. Palace of Siblings:

The eyebrows represent the Palace of Siblings, relating to the good or bad fortune of brothers, sisters, parents, and relatives. Some schools of fortune-telling consider the Dragon and Tiger corners and the temple areas as part of the Palace of Siblings. The Palace of Siblings is associated with hormone secretion. The area above the eyebrows is the friendship section, symbolizing gains and losses in friendships, so it should not have bad lines or scars.

If the Palace of Siblings is broken in the middle, it indicates that siblings may disperse. A dense and thick set of eyebrows indicates harmonious and loving siblings. If the eyebrows extend beyond the corners of the eyes, there will be several siblings. If the eyebrows are beautiful and clear, with natural and upright branches resembling a new moon, the person is intelligent and refined. If the eyebrows are thick and short, there may be misunderstandings among siblings. If the eyebrows are yellow and sparse, there will be many troubles. If the eyebrows curl or grow in reverse, siblings may not achieve much success.

4. Palace of Spouse:

Located at the outer corners of the eyes, also known as the "Seducer's Gate," this area relates to the good or bad fortune of the marital relationship. If the Palace of Spouse is smooth and unlined, the couple will be harmonious and happy, and the wife will help the husband achieve wealth and status. If the Palace of Spouse is deeply sunken or has too many fish-tail lines, the couple may not get along well, separate, or the husband may harm the wife.

If the color of the fish-tail area is dull and dark, it indicates problems in the sexual aspect. If there are black moles or slanted lines, it suggests that the wife or concubine is promiscuous and cheats. Therefore, the Palace of Spouse should be full and smooth. If there are defects, deep lines, or scars, it often leads to abnormal marriage, even serious issues.

5. Palace of Children:

Located under the eyes, at the bulging part of the lower eyelid, also known as the "Crying Well." This area includes the "Sleeping Silkworm" and the "Crying Well." The Palace of Children symbolizes the emotional connection between men and women and whether they have children. The Palace of Children should be full and not empty or sunken. A full and smooth Palace of Children indicates that the children will be blessed with both virtue and wealth. If the Palace of Children is soft and bulging, it indicates sexual appeal and successful offspring. If the Palace of Children is deeply sunken, it is very unlucky and likely to result in being a widower or widow.

If there is a mole in the Palace of Children, it is typically a "Crying Mole," indicating that the person will have worries about their children. A person with a black mole on the right side (for females) or the left side (for males) will experience hardship with a son; a person with a black mole on the left side (for females) or the right side (for males) will experience hardship with a daughter. If the philtrum area is peaceful, it indicates that the children will not be filial and will not support the parent in old age. A smooth and bright Palace of Children with a purple glow indicates good children. Therefore, if the Palace of Children has defects, is weak, or has bad moles or lines, it may cause difficulties in sexual function, and even if pregnancy and childbirth occur, the child's growth may have health or personality issues.

6. Palace of Illness:

Located below the Third Eye, between the eyebrows, where the bridge of the nose begins to rise, also known as the "Mountain Root." Some schools of fortune-telling also include the "Year and Life" area on the nose bridge. This Palace relates to a person's health and fortune, as well as the foundation of ancestors, inheritance, resistance to disease, and ability to cope with disasters. Naturally, this Palace also represents health, sense of responsibility, and honor. Therefore, it should be full and moist. If it is broken, sunken, or has moles or scars, it is very bad.

A full and prominent Palace of Illness indicates intelligence, wisdom, and talent, leading to rapid progress, wealth, and nobility. The family will be harmonious, and the person will live a long life. A sunken and hollow Palace of Illness indicates low intelligence, a state of uselessness, and is prone to poverty and illness. If there are moles or scars in the Palace of Illness, it suggests poor digestive function, and the person is likely to suffer from hemorrhoids or constipation. A horizontal line breaking the Mountain Root indicates the person will leave their hometown to seek development, leading to the story of "leaving home young and returning old."

7. Palace of Migration:

Located at the ends of the forehead near the eyebrows, including the "Heavenly Cang," "High Guang," "Horse Station," and "Border Area." Some schools of fortune-telling also include the "Forest Area." This Palace is used to observe the fortune of promotion, travel, relocation, and immigration. If there are defects, it can affect transportation, moving, tourism, transfers, and international trade. Therefore, if this area is full and luminous, it often brings good fortune. If the temples are sunken, the person is destined to stay in one place, wandering and living far from home. A bright and yellowish area in the central part of the forehead indicates promotion. If the forehead is skewed, it is unfavorable for ancestors, and some schools of fortune-telling believe that it is due to poor ancestral feng shui, and migration is needed to bring good fortune. Additionally, to know whether one will emigrate, one should pay attention to the Palace of Migration.

8. Palace of Servants:

Located at the lower part of the cheeks, i.e., the sides of the chin, known as the "Suspended Wall" area. Some schools of fortune-telling consider the chin as the Palace of Servants. The Palace of Servants relates to the good or bad fortune of friendships and subordinates. If the chin is full, red, and without scars or moles, and the jaw is round and plump, it indicates smooth official fortune and many servants. Conversely, if the chin is sharp, sunken, skewed, narrow, or has scars or moles, even if one achieves official fortune, they will likely have tense relationships with their subordinates and lack their support and loyalty, resulting in a poor late life.

9. Palace of Official Rank:

Also known as the Career Palace, located at the center of the forehead, above the Third Eye, approximately two centimeters below the forehead, including the "Si Kong" and "Zhong Zheng." This Palace relates to the good or bad fortune of career, position, and studies. It represents the success or failure of one's career and the relationship with superiors and elders. This area should be full, smooth, and broad, with a bright and clear appearance, indicating success and nobility. If there is a vertical bone rising and connected to the nasal bone, passing through the Mountain Root and Third Eye, and extending to the hairline of the forehead, it is called "Fuxi Piercing the Top," indicating a high chance of career success and a high social status. Therefore, in fortune-telling, the nose is considered as official rank, the mouth as benefits, the Third Eye as the seal, and the forehead as the patron, all of which are integrated into the Palace of Official Rank for comprehensive judgment. Conversely, if there are scars or moles in the Palace of Official Rank, it often leads to conflicts with superiors or elders, or legal disputes, and is prone to setbacks.

10. Palace of Land and House:

Located between the eyebrows and eyes, specifically on the eyelid area between the eyebrows and eyes. This Palace relates to the good or bad fortune of the family, representing inheritance, family relations, and land. The ideal condition for the Palace of Land and House is wide and full. A person with a wide and meaty Palace of Land and House and a smooth, shiny appearance can inherit family assets, not only benefiting property acquisition but also having good relationships and support from relatives and superiors. If the eyes are sunken and lack vitality, with a quick temper and no intelligence, and if the eyes have red threads (i.e., capillaries) covering the inside, the person will likely lose the family estate early on, lose money, and become even poorer in old age, lacking even enough food for the night. Eyes also fear excessive yin energy, appearing dry and lifeless. Even if one has great wealth, it will eventually be lost, possibly becoming a "snail without a shell."

11. Palace of Virtue:

This Palace relates to the good or bad fortune of wealth and blessings. Located on the outer part above the eyebrows, specifically at the corner of the eyebrows, also known as the "Heavenly Cang," "Earth Repository," and "Fortune Hall." The Fortune Hall is divided into inner and outer sections. Some schools of fortune-telling include the "Heavenly Cang" on the forehead and the "Earth Repository" under the chin within the Palace of Virtue to observe fortune and wealth. The phrase "Heaven and Earth Looking at Each Other" describes the situation where the forehead's "Heavenly Court" and the chin's "Earth Broad" face each other and are full and complete. To observe the Palace of Virtue, one must combine upper and lower aspects, meaning the forehead and chin should be symmetrical and not skewed. "A wide forehead and a broad chin" indicate full virtue and a lifetime of good fortune and a good beginning and end. If the upper and lower parts are asymmetrical, either the upper is wide and the lower narrow or vice versa, or the upper and lower are skewed, it will affect the fate of early or late years. In fortune-telling, "having five virtues" is considered remarkable.

12. Palace of Parents:

The left and right temples of the forehead — the father is located at the middle upper part of the left forehead, and the mother is located at the middle upper part of the right forehead. This Palace relates to the fortune of the relationship with parents. The Palace of Parents should be high, round, bright, and clean, i.e., slightly raised without skewing, and the complexion should be bright and clean, representing healthy parents and good heredity. "Prominent brows" refer to the towering and noble temples of the parents, indicating successful education, allowing the person to stand out early. Some schools of fortune-telling do not include the Palace of Parents but instead use the "Five Peaks and Three Stages" as a holistic "Face Appearance" for comprehensive judgment. The Face Appearance Palace: The Face Appearance Palace refers to observing a person's face by first observing the Five Peaks (the forehead as the Southern Peak Hengshan; the chin as the Northern Peak Hengshan; the nose as the Central Peak Shaoshan; the left cheekbone as the Eastern Peak Taishan; the right cheekbone as the Western Peak Huashan). If the Five Peaks are full, the person will be wealthy and famous. If the Five Peaks are skewed, the person will be poor throughout their life. It also requires distinguishing the Three Stages. The Three Stages require uniformity, and if they are balanced, the person will always remain prosperous and respected. If the Three Stages are unbalanced, the person will be poor, humble, and short-lived. The forehead governs early-life fortune, the nose governs midlife fortune, and the Earth Repository and Water Star govern later life. Of course, the Face Appearance Palace, referred to as "Face Appearance is the Overall Summary," means the sum of all facial areas.

As seen above, through the analysis of the Twelve Palaces of Face Reading, we can generally judge the good or bad fortune of various aspects in a person's life. For example, to know the relationship between siblings, look at the Palace of Siblings; to see love, look at the Palace of Spouse, etc. However, Dr. Zheng still reminds everyone that the Twelve Palaces of Face Reading in fortune-telling can only provide a reference for reading people. If one mechanically applies it, one will fall into difficulties, because a person's fortune is definitely the result of a comprehensive whole.