About Face Reading

Any face is a personality gestalt with all the parts affecting each other and the expression of any one trait is dependent on what else is on the face. Also, the personality traits have varying degrees of strength.

That means a given trait on two different faces can have a very different expression when the combinations and strengths are very different. 

This is like using color in a painting – the way we see the color depends on what is next to it: it can explode off the painting or virtually disappear or balance the harmony, yet when taken by itself, it would be exactly the same color in all three paintings.

The art of face reading is the learned skill of identifying and gauging the traits,then interpreting them in combinations and how they play off each other. The over all synchrony is what we experience as the baseline personality, the thrust of a person's approach.

It shows how a one is "built" to express oneself.

Prince William's Face

Prince William's face is one that can step into the King of England role quite easily and do it extremely well. Besides that, he's uncommonly good looking. . . something of a rarity in the realm of royals!
What makes this man such a prime candidate for a kingly role beyond the fact of birthright?
For starters, he has an intriguing mix of firm assertiveness, conscientiousness, pragmatism, friendliness, and skepticism all rolled into one. In addition, he is aware of and concerned about personal appearance. This gives a natural neatness and aesthetic appreciation which helps his public image immeasurably. That rather high forehead endows him with natural curiosity, good intelligence of a practical kind, and an innate sense of social responsibility. (As if it hadn't also been grilled into his psyche by his father, mother and the Queen!)
The shape of his face shows some firm aggressiveness, an affinity for military discipline and hierarchial structure along with a natural leadership capability. So it is no surprise he opted for military pilot as a career choice. Combine that with his high-set ears, a square fighter's chin, and squared jaws, and you have a pragmatic warrior. He deals with life from a stance of doing what's necessary and taking charge when and how it's appropriate. This powerful combination allows real flexibility in meeting matters without being wishy-washy.
On the other side of the coin, he also shows an innate refinement and sensitivity to people. This is not a swashbuckling, bigger- than-life, in-your-face kind of leader.
Instead, Prince William is a cautious, meticulous planner who is basically considerate of others while expecting near perfection of himself and to some degree, of others as well. Not inclined to procrastinate as a rule, he needs to get the details squared away immediately so he can move on to the next thing on his agenda. This one trait of "do it now and do it right" will guarantee he keeps things moving and all the details done. Furtunately, while he shows a high degree of moderation in speech and action, that does not preclude a sense of humor nor social ease.
With the three ring circus that surrounds his public life, Prince William will need a considerable amount of alone time to recover from the demands made on him day in and day out. Introspective and aware, firm and intelligent, he shows the potential to be an extraordinary King of England, coming down on the side of intelligent planning and impeccable execution. It will be interesting to watch him mature into the role.

Sandusky and Madoff Comparisons

It has been all over the headlines about the former Penn State coach, Jerry Sandusky, being convicted for sexual assault of boys: a pedophile. As I was studying his face, it reminded me of Bernie Madoff's face. What do their faces have in common ? Quite a bit.

Comparisons show some striking similarities: both men have the high, rounded foreheads, somewhat strong brow bones, coarse skin, a good deal of roundness on their faces,  large noses, large chins, and storyteller ears. Here's what those things mean:

• The high rounded forehead I call the Natural Salesman Forehead. This is the mark of someone who is intelligent, resourceful, quick-minded, will play situations to get what they want, and can be very creative in selling their agenda.
• Coarse skin is a person who is uninhibited, likes to live life in a big way, wants status and status symbols, is often insensitive to other's pain, MAY push boundaries without concern for ethics. The attitude is "rules are for people who need them," implying of course, that they don't.
• The strong brow bones indicates a natural leader with issues around boundaries, control, and anger. They don't feel others have a right to question them, will invade others' boundaries but will not tolerate the same in return (what's mine and mine and what's yours is mine), and can be very aggressive.
• Roundedness is sociable, easy to be around, and like the finer things in life. Usually quite business savvy and oriented toward money.
• Large noses are the sign of a large ego drive, a need to be on top of the heap and will push their way to the front. It is often found in entrepreneurs and heads of state/organizations/businesses, etc. The concern is usually with their own agenda; a relentless push to make their mark in life.
• Storyteller ears can be eccentric, easily able to dramatize a story. They have the creative exaggeration and twists  down to a fine art.

Do you begin to see where this is going? The potential for crossing the line is definitely there.

Sandusky also has upturned eyes (keeps secrets, expects life to turn out well, is mercurial and flirtatious); and a dimple in his chin (the performer, plays to the limelight). The lips are fairly full, showing sensuality. This entire combination shows the potential for exceeding the boundaries of the norm and working the system for personal profit regardless of others' rights. *

Madoff's features include close-set eyes with rather small irises (perfectionistic about details, takes care of business immediately, will tolerate no mistakes and dispassionate rather than sympathetic), thin lips (close-mouthed about things, not sensual) broad square chin and big jaws (takes over, tyrannical, a fighter) and those high ears figures everything is relative. Very pragmatic about life. The hook nose is highly focused on money and overseeing things. This is not a nose that  is typically oriented to serving others, but rather looks at everything in terms of dollars and cents.

In the final analysis, it is not because of the combination of traits, but rather what a person chooses to do with them that determines the criminal activity. And choices made are a question of personal ethics.

* There are also stories on the internet that Sandusky was pimping young boys to wealthy donors through his Second Mile non-profit for disadvantaged boys. It has been disbanded and its assets given to another non-profit.

Kate Middleton's Face

The darling of the Brits and a royal-to-be, Kate will be hounded by the press with her every move scrutinized, probably for the rest of her life. At the same time, she will be expected to slip seamlessly into the demanding world of British royalty. How well will she handle it? Here's the story in her face.

Kate Middleton will be a strong wife for Prince William with her innate authority, a take-charge approach, and an ability to manage matters cooperatively. She is no pushover, no shrinking violet, nor is she a drama queen.

The combination of straight eyebrows, a rather small mouth, close-set eyes that turn down slightly, and a rather thin upper lip says that she is cool, careful, somewhat reserved, misses very little, and tends to speak with sensible brevity. She is also conscientious, gets things done immediately, and has plenty of energy to keep up a demanding schedule.

Being in new situations where protocol is everything, the Queen need not worry about Kate. She is polite, and her nose says she likes to help people, and will ask rather than take it upon herself to do it her way. She also has excellent analytical and problem solving capabilities and takes her work and position seriously.

A natural romantic who is practical and grounded, Kate's forehead shows imagination and some mental impatience as well. A face that's wide enough for a healthy self confidence and enjoyment of challenges, one of her greatest challenges is likely to be her need for solitude.

It will be interesting to watch her grow into her full maturity. She should be quite an asset to the royal family.

Who Was Mona Lisa, Really?

I love to study the portraits of the old masters. Face reading can give great insights into who those people were beyond their titles or the names on the paintings. How did they approach life and what was typical behavior for them? You can get a pretty good idea from a face analysis.

For example, Mona Lisa's face shows that she had a very capable mind.

We might be surprised at what kinds of ideas occupied her thinking! Creative, resourceful, easily bored, she loved to know all kind of things she didn't need to know. You could expect her to be analytical, good with practical efficiency, preferring to do things her own way, thank you, and an excellent eye for what looks good together. No shrinking violet, this gal loved a challenge, taking some risks, and was mentally restless.
Unfortunately, Mona Lisa would have also been rather self-absorbed along with a tendency to take things personally, not to mention hypersensitive to criticism, or even an innocent discussion of her actions.
Probably contemplative and quite self-aware, she would have been a good listener, but hard to get to know because she could penetrate your boundaries while being very adept at keeping you at a comfortable (for her) distance. A word of caution for her contemporaries (albeit a few centuries too late): get to the point if you want to talk to her, but don't expect her to always do the same for you. And ... she'll probably drive you crazy with her ability to maintain ambiguity. If you like to be kept hanging, she's the woman for you.
That enigmatic smile wasn't just for the artist!

Julian Assange: What His Face Tells About Him

Reading Julian Assange is interesting. I confess I like the guy and what he's trying to accomplish. I have a tendency to want to tell you his face is absolutely wonderful and he's totally Mr. Goodguy. But I'd be lying. Like the rest of us, he's human. There are traits that show the clay feet and there are traits that are enviable, all wrapped up in one package that's making headlines all over the world.
So, here's my take on Assange.
His huge rounded forehead shows a brilliant mind: creative, resourceful, fact- and-figures oriented, concerned with the past, and how it relates to the present. Excellent concentration. Conceptual, theoretic, abstract thinker able to do high-level deductive reasoning and true logic in the classic tradition. But it's a trail-blazing mind that is also quite rebellious against authority.
High foreheads like his are typically concerned with humanitarian causes and civic/political concerns. It can also show great shrewdness, subtlety, and penetration. It combines with ears that show tremendous physical energy and drive, risk-taking to the max, and ideals he won't compromise. All of that plus his square chin can be the mark of a zealot, a crusader, an indefatigable fighter for a cause.
The eyes show:

• a probing, researching approach that is highly analytical
• great problem solving capabilities
• a tendency to make snap judgements
• the very creative ability to process input on two levels at once
• abilities with both the fine details and a broad perspective
• great hurts in his life he hasn't mourned

His eyebrows show he hates to be wrong, is casual rather than formal, is ambitious, and has a gift for overseeing and managing complex projects. They also show he can be something of a chameleon, not giving away his own position while learning yours.
The nose shows an extreme independence with practical efficiency, a great need to do things his own way, plus a need to feel his efforts have counted for something more than the routine grind of making a living. The size indicates strong ego, ambition, tremendous drive, and a high energy level. (Notice how some of the same characteristics show up again and again?)
His ears show:

• risk taking on all levels
• idealism
• ability to dramatize a story to great effect
• showmanship and a need for acknowledgement, ego
• concern with future effects of today's efforts
• great physical constitution and energy

Assange's mouth shows he:

• keeps his own counsel in many matters
• is verbally gifted
• is earthy, loves good food
• likes attention, may over-value himself
• is sensitive to his surroundings and the subtleties of others' non-verbal messages
• is romantic and poetic but has difficulty settling into a romantic relationship
• may not relate to or respect opposing points of view
• tends to be confrontational in support of his personal views

The combination of the square chin and a dominant, rounded, angled back forehead is indicative of someone who thrives on debate, on mental battles, on ideas, and information. Interesting aside, in his verbal battles, he is unlikely to be overtly rude. His approach would be more brilliantly persuasive, and perhaps cynical, or even sarcastic laser attacks backed by an almost infinite command of language and facts, and let's not forget that ability to dramatize a story.
His somewhat narrow jawline is concerned with ideas, concepts, education and indicates some willfulness and a need to work independently. It also has a degree of automatic resistance to authority. The wide forehead shows the love of and need for challenges as well as an innate confidence in his own abilities.
These combinations can give arrogance and overstepping limits, and feeling justified in doing so in pursuit of his ideals and goals. But then, walls don't fall to the timid, do they!
All things considered, to take on the governmental power structures of today's world would require an extremely strong character and one with an almost absolute belief in himself and what he's trying to accomplish. Assange seems to fit the bill. The greatest men and women in history always have glaring defects along with their unique talents and drives that place them squarely on the world stage. They are seldom clearly seen in their own time. I suspect we won't know the true measure of Assange's achievements and/or failures for generations to come.

Michael Jackson Face Reading Analysis

Everyone has expressed an interest in what Michael Jackson’s face, with it’s many changes over the years, says about him.

Mostly, the changes say he wasn’t comfortable with his own body-image. That’s a psychological issue. What I want talk about here is the original, inner Michael Jackson as he was naturally, before the surgeries. That’s the true Michael Jackson.

Why go back to the original face? When reading people I have found that the plastic surgery doesn’t really change the underlying person, it only manifests as superficial, cosmetic changes and reflects a desire to be or look other than what the physical/mental/emotional reality dictates. It’s typically due to an inability to be fully comfortable in one’s own skin.

With that in mind, I searched the web for pictures of Jackson before he underwent the facial changes. I had to go back to when he was 21 years old.

Overview:

Jackson’s face/body shows an imaginative, highly creative individual with a medium high degree of inner confidence, easy going manner, innate showmanship, and the blessing/curse of strong impulsivity. The extreme musical abilities show in his ears, the extreme rhythm and timing in his hands.

Details

Disclaimer: When reading the facial traits, no trait stands alone. They all interact with what else is shown by the face and body. I will be talking about the pieces that make up the man and I’ll comment on other traits that may diminish or enhance certain ones . . . or conflict with them.

In the Sheldon body types, Jackson had a strongly ectomorphic body type which is the thin, slight build. Small bones, delicate wrists and ankles, elongated hands. In fact the whole effect of the body is one of elongation.

Ectos have no body armor; neither the heavy muscles of the meso type nor the body fat of the endo type, so they are more exposed in the world. Of special note is that the ectomorph’s nervous system is more tightly hard-wired than the other body types and they are hypersensitive to the environment.

An ecto is typically shy and timid. They can be easily overwhelmed, and need space and time to regroup on a daily basis. A public persona for an ectomorph is basically a mask.

Having considered the body type’s psychological makeup, we also have to consider that he had a relatively wide mouth and set back ears, showing extroverted qualities and real showmanship, needing acknowledgement, strokes. So he had both the shyness and the need for public exposure and praise. In essence, his talents made him eminently suited for the stage, but his psychological makeup presented many challenges when stepping into that realm.

Not an intellectual, Jackson’s face nonetheless shows high intelligence. The triangularity of his original face shape gives a thinking, creative, sensitive nature. It doesn’t say what would be the subject of his thinking, just that he would have a mental, think-about-it approach to matters and possibly take it to obsess-about-it extremes.

The forehead shape and height shows several things:

A high degree of original thinking and imagination along with creative visualization

He could get into the “never was” realm of imagination

He would like to vary his approach to things bringing creativity and variety into his daily routines.

When performing, he would be able to be highly spontaneous within the parameters of a tightly choreographed presentation.

He would be thorough, trusting in his own abilities, enjoying the challenges of the unfamiliar uncharted territory

The plane of his face shows impulsivity – saying and doing things without thinking them all the way through, but it adds to the spontaneity as well.

The width of the upper bridge of his nose and the shape of it shows he’d be good with joint efforts, understanding and able to do teamwork. It also shows a determination to accomplish whatever he set out to do. The shape of his nose originally was straight with flared nostrils and the tip that is level instead of turned up like a baby’s. That nose was wonderful.

It shows an appreciation for efficiency, a nice balance in his approach to the material world, and a good radar for sensing who he can trust. It also shows a lot of independence and the desire to do things his own way. It’s not really a huge nose, but big enough to work hard for what he wanted, and providing enough ego drive to realize his ambitions.

Eyebrow shape as they were originally (age 21) shows a real capacity for organization and a need for and enjoyment of social interaction.

The mouth shows generosity as well as extroversion along with some sensuality: a love of taste, touch and texture.

He had a quick rather nervous energy, fast moving and light, indicated by the set of his cheeks and his body type. This is largely a kind of kinetic energy generated by the mind and nerves. He also had a fairly long waist which gave him more physicality and a greater ability to be on his feet a lot without having major back problems.

The original cheekbones were not nearly as prominent as what we began to see in the 80s. The new ones show major risk-taking and perceived authority, so most people would tend to accept, without an argument, whatever he put out there. His original cheekbones showed that while he did have an inner sense of his own authority it was not massively so. There was a kind of humility that went with them. Changing his look changed how people responded to him, but left him with a dichotomy of public perception and innate self image. (Personally, I believe inner conflicts like that can cause people to do strange things.)

The fairly wide face and quite strong jaws, even when young, along with the bit of tringular shape to his face lower face, indicates someone who doesn’t back down, but will try to force an issue and not admit to anything. Those jaws don't back down, but defend their position no matter how indefensible it might be.

The original rounded softness of his face shows good social awareness and business savvy. It doesn’t say he would be good at managing money so much as have an acute awareness of what his “customers” wanted and the determination to give it to them, manifesting as an ability to make smart business deals. He would also instinctively want to build mutually beneficial relationships.

Michael’s ears were a nice size, showing extreme musical abilities, risk-taking, a fairly good physical constitution—provided he didn’t abuse his body—and a rather unique approach to life. The angle shows he was not content to think traditionally, but naturally stepped outside the ruts and created his own path.

Jackson’s chin was a good size which gave him a lot of energy and physicality along with an innate need for affection: both giving and receiving.

I’m left with sadness about this incredibly talented, super-sensitive boy who became an iconic figure and the object of such derision on many fronts.

The one thing on which we can all agree: this was a rare, extremely talented human being.

Coming next: Sarah Palin

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