What is a ‘lucky face’ according to face feng shui, and how can you get one? Aesthetic medicine might grant you more auspicious features – but they don’t all match current beauty trends

Feb 14 , 2021

South Korean actress Park Min-young might have a pretty face, but is it a lucky one according to the traditional teachings of face feng shui? Photo: Buro Malaysia

Traditional Chinese face reading, or physiognomy, stipulates that certain facial features bring good fortune and prosperity – here’s why

K-pop idols sparked a trend for double eyelids and V-shaped chins – which can be achieved with cosmetic surgery – but they might not lead to a ‘harmonious’ face

If the eyes are the windows to the soul, your face is likely the map to your destiny – according to feng shui principles, that is. In Chinese geomancy, it is said that every feature, spot, mark and detail on your face bears significance (whether positive or otherwise).

While there is no scientific evidence of face feng shui’s benefits on one’s well-being, a growing crop of facial aesthetic trends are uncannily aligned with face feng shui principles.

We spoke to aesthetic practitioner Dr Karen Po from Astute Clinic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on how facial aesthetic treatments can help improve one’s face feng shui, and what the hallmark of an “auspicious” face is.

Can you please walk us through what a “lucky face” is? Does each specific facial feature need to look a certain way?

While I am no expert in feng shui, I understand that according to the traditional Chinese practice or face reading (physiognomy), a face can be deemed “lucky” or “unlucky” based on the “mountains” and “rivers” of the face, which indicate wealth and fortune. We all desire a “lucky” face (fu xiang) that draws good fortune and luck. A face that is balanced on both sides indicates that the individual is well aligned to attract prosperity.

On the contrary, signs of misfortune are mostly from moles, spots, coloured marks and indentations. Where they are found on your face can give you an idea at what age you will face these problems or obstacles. Also, another fun fact: did you know that dull ashen skin, darkness or shadows on any part of the face are generally not good chi?

1. Forehead