Physiognomy is the science of reading character thru the features and the facial characteristics. Many persons have a peculiar effect upon us. We feel antipathetic toward them in spite of their friendliness. Others awaken our sympathy at once. This has been ascribed to an “Aura” or electric emanation that affects our own psychic being. It is easy for the practiced eye to read a person’s peculiar traits by a close examination of his face. This can be corroborated by a study of his habits and the way he dresses. While no definite rules can be laid down for all, the following indications will be found fairly correct and may be taken as a guide.

What Different Eyes Indicate

The long, almond-shaped eye with thick eyelids covering nearly half of the pupil, when taken in connection with the full brow, is indicative of genius, and is often found in artists, literary and scientific men. It is the eye of talent, or impressibility. The large, open, transparent eye, of whatever color, is indicative of elegance, of taste, of refinement, of wit, of intelligence. Weakly marked eyebrows indicate a feeble constitution and a tendency to melancholia. Deep-sunken eyes are selfish, while eyes in which the whole iris shows indicate erraticism, if not lunacy. Round eyes are indicative of innocence, strongly protuberant eyes of weakness of both mind and body. Eyes small and close together typify cunning, while those far apart and open indicate frankness. The normal distance between the eyes is the width of one eye; a distance greater or less than this intensifies the character supposed to be symbolized. Sharp angles, turning down at the corners of the eyes, are seen in persons of acute judgment and penetration. Well-opened, steady eyes belong to the sincere; wide, staring eyes to the impertinent. Gray eyes are supposed to be the strongest, blue the weakest, while large eyes are most subject to the defect known as near-sightedness.

Reading Character by the Color of the Eyes

Blue (dark).—Humorous and original. A maker of fun. Good-hearted and kind. Enjoys the company of the opposite sex. Moderate in all things.

Blue (light).—Vacillating character. Talented. Jealous to a degree. No great vitality. Controls his nature. Easily discouraged.

Gray (light).—Easy-going disposition. Moody at times. Reserved on short acquaintance. Often cold and shrewd.

Gray (dark).—Very determined. Quick-tempered, but easily reconciled. Practical. Head rules heart always. Affectionate toward opposite sex.

Brown (light).—Fickle. No great depth of feeling. Makes friends easily. Mischief-lover.

Brown (dark).—Usually talented. Loves to travel. Independent in action. A bright conversationalist.

Green.—Jealous and pessimistic. Does not share happiness with others. Shrewd in business.

Black.—Compelling power to control others. Strong passions. Keen sense of humor. Intuitions usually right. Favorite with opposite sex.

Hazel.—Loving and easily led. Believes in a good time and at best when in company. Good-tempered.

Disposition by the Shape of the Nose

Long, Thin, Abrupt Nose.—Shrewd, cold and distant. Will win success. No sentiment, but practical and thrifty.

Upturned, Pug Nose.—Easy-going, jolly and light-hearted. Doesn’t worry. A person who never thinks deeply, but enjoys life.

Thin, Hooked Nose.—Lover of money. Forward and progressive. Shrewd thinker. Very obstinate at times.

A Long, Lumpy Nose.—Disagreeable, bold and daring. Adventurous nature. Great courage but little taste.

Thick, Hooked Nose.—Talented. Fine feelings. Original and inventive. Loves money. Emotional.

Grecian Nose with Hump.—Commanding and proud. A true friend. Quick-witted and intellectual.

Medium, Slightly Aquiline Nose.—Affectionate. Easily hurt. Determined when aroused. Gentle-mannered and musically inclined.

A Lumpy, Venous Nose.—Addicted to drink and apt to have other bad habits. Careless in dress, spends freely.

Reading Character by the Form of the Lips

Thick, Sensuous Lips.—Lover of art and music. Affectionate. Truthful and intellectual. The lips of a talented person. Able to think and express self well; falls in love easily.

Thin, Compressed Lips.—Strong character. Cool-headed under trying circumstances. Practical in all things. Quick-tempered. Shrewd in business.

Downward, Pouting Lips.—Sound intellect. Determined. Can command others. Devoted to a few. Courageous when necessary. Often pessimistic.

Full, Upward-turned Lips.—Gay. Good company. Optimistic. Sentimental to degree but of good judgment. Jealous at times. Lovable.

Thin Open Lips, Showing Teeth.—Weak character. Easily led. Moody when angered. One to take life easy. Sometimes dangerous.

Sneering Lips.—Often dangerous character. Unfriendly and not easily moved by pity. Often talented, but has few friends.

Cupid-Bow Lips.—Usually lovable nature. Fond of flattery and amusement. Sometimes talented.

Reading Character by the Shape of the Ear

A Shell-like, Normal Ear.—Sentimental at times and fond of the romantic. Tender-hearted, with affection for all. Enthusiastic. Fond of music.

A Long, Narrow Ear.—A deep thinker and philosopher. Cool-headed and practical under trying circumstances. Strong-willed. Shrewd in business deals.

A Short, Irregular Ear.—Accumulative of wealth. Work is recreation. Quick decision in all matters of business. Economical.

Long and Wide Ear.—Pleasant company. Extravagant. Very optimistic. One who will always get along in life and make money.

A Thick, Short Ear.—Fickle-hearted. Self-centered, with a jealous disposition. A poor listener, but a great talker. A pessimist.

Short, Irregular Ear.—Thoughtful. Inventive nature. Learns from what he sees and hears. Truthful. Trustful. Affectionate. Optimistic.