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The Wisdom of Your Face: Change Your Life with Chinese Face Reading!
What if you could tell, just by looking at others, how they tend to think, feel, and behave? What if your partner’s face revealed the best way to resolve any conflicts between you? And what if you could discover in your own face the wisdom that you need in order to be the best you you can be?
Based on the same ancient foundation as acupuncture and Chinese medicine, face reading has been in the “research and development” phase for over 3,000 years. When translated to make it meaningful for our Western lives, it’s a powerful source of wisdom that we can all access. Chinese face reading shows you how to live your life in alignment with your own natural flow, find the life path that gives you joy, attract relationships that nurture you, and most of all, enable you to feel compassion for yourself and others. This book will forever change how you see yourself . . . and all the people in your life!
Based on the same ancient foundation as acupuncture and Chinese medicine, face reading has been in the “research and development” phase for over 3,000 years. When translated to make it meaningful for our Western lives, it’s a powerful source of wisdom that we can all access. Chinese face reading shows you how to live your life in alignment with your own natural flow, find the life path that gives you joy, attract relationships that nurture you, and most of all, enable you to feel compassion for yourself and others. This book will forever change how you see yourself . . . and all the people in your life!
263 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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Jean Haner
12 books39 followersJean Haner is an internationally recognized teacher and consultant, and author of the book The Wisdom Of Your Face: Change Your Life with Chinese Face Reading! and the upcoming The Wisdom of Your Childs Face (both published by Hay House). Jean teaches these powerful techniques to read peoples inner nature; she places an emphasis on compassionate and affirming ways for people to live in alignment with their own true selves. "
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May 26, 2014
هو كتاب فريد من نوعه دون شك...او يمكن لانه اول كتاب اقراه عن الموضوع ده
كتاب حكمة وجهك كتاب مترجم عن جين هانر اللي بتتكلم عن موضوع مهم وغريب وهو قراءة الوجوه...يعني مش قراية كف ولا طالع هي قراءة شخصية من خلال ملامح وجهها
ممكن الناس تفهم انه حاجة سهلة وممكن الناس تخلط مابين الحدس وفهم العلم ده....لا اكيد كلنا عندنا نسبة حدس بشكل مختلف عن التاني بس الفكرة ان ده علم مبني على اسس نفسية وفسيولوجية
يعني انت لما تتعرض لضغوط معينة في عمر معين بتأثر على جزء معين في وشك والعلم ده موجود في الصين من الاف السنين..
الكتاب في بدايته مقدمة وبعض المقالات عن اهمية العلم ده وبيعتمد على ايه واسباب وجوده والفايدة منه
بعد كدة بيدخل في الشرح ان كل الشخصيات البشرية بتنقسم لخمس انواع
النوع المائي – الناري – الخشبي – الترابي – المعدني
والخمس انواع دول كل نوع فيهم بيكون ليه ملمح معين في الوجه هو اللي يدلك على ان الشخص ده من انهي نوع عشان يكون مفتاح قراءتك لوجهه
على سبيل المثال اهم حاجة في المعدني مناخيره الكبيرة...وبما اني طلعت معدنية (وترابية في نفس الوقت معرفش ليه...يعني نص ونص) فركزت في مناخيري لقيتها عادية يعني قلقتوني يا جدعان :D
بتشرحلك كل نوع شخصية بيفكر ازاي وملامحه بتكون ازاي وبتتأثر ازاي بالحاجات اللي بتحصل في الحياة
يمكن اكتر حاجة ضايقتني في الكتاب انها كل شوية في اخر كل فصل تذكر مشكلة استعصى حلها وانها حلتها والعميل كان اخر انشكاح منها....ياحجة عرفنا انك شاطرة ومالكيش حل ارحمينا :D
بعد شرح مفصل للعناصر وشرح مفصل للملامح الاساسية من خلالها وبالصور :
الاذن – الفم – العيون والتجاعيد اللي حواليها ومعناها – الفك والذقن – الخدين – الجبهة وخط منبت الشعر
وشرح مفصل للفروق في اشكال كل حاجة من دي ومعانيها – طبعا معلومات كتير جدا جدا حتلاقيها كلها دخلت في بعض وصعب الواحد يحفظها
يعني لو حتقرا الكتاب ده وعاوز تطبقه حتمشي طول الوقت بيه وتنح في خلق الله واول ماتشوف حاجة في وشه تقوله ثواني وتفتح الكتاب تبص هههههههههه
لو حد لقاني باتنح في وشه بعد كدة مايقلقش خالص ياجماعة ده تأثير الكتاب
المهم انها عاملة امثلة في الاخر يعني وجه بكامل ملامحه وانت تحلله وبعدين تقرا التحليل بتاعها...طبعا طلع معايا كله العكس والحمد لله
بس الحقيقة كتاب ظريف وجديد مايضرش وهو من الكتب النادرة حتى انا مستغربة انه وقع في ايدي
September 28, 2015
What's in a face you say? Perhaps plenty. Looking at the features of someones face could tell you lots about them. Are they nice?kind? mean? dependent? or Independent? THe Chinese used to look at the face the way gypsies used to look at your hand in order to tell what your futre and fortune would be like. Jean Haner, Feng Shui specialist, married into a chinese family and learned this stuff. Obviously she cleaned it up to make it more in tune with the times and more realistic. In other words a lot of the superstitions were thrown out.
THis book was basically written so you could look at your face and tell exactly who you are. You can also look at the face of other people and tell what they are like. A bit of modern wisdom is thrown in where in the author tells people to compare faces to the same racial types to get an accurate reading. She also tells us that we are all different and approach things rather differently,that is cool seeing that all of us are different. We must be true to ourselves and allow others to be true to themselves.
Now I cannot go to deeply into details but I can cover a few basics and if this seems like a book you would like then by all means check it out from the library or buy it. First off Chinese philosophy or medicine is based on 5 elements. Those elements are water, wood,fire, earth and metal. We all have a bit of each in us at least. Some of us are strong in a few and weak in others. Most of us will fit into a certain type though.
Water personalities tend to be more dreamy and enjoy their sleep . Water hangs around in the caverns below Earth and it flows in the seas and river. It is a soft hidden power. People like this often like to sleep late and enjoy theirr dreams and tend to be rather creative. To read water features you would look at the Ears, hairline, forehead, under eye area, philtum and chin.
Wood personalities are the doer. They get up on time and are always actice on some project or other. They tend to be rather industrious. To read someone's wood features you would look at the eyebrows, browbone, temples,jaw and stature.
FIre people are those who lie to be in the limelight and have very showy personalities. They tend to be rather excitable and even bubbly in terms of personality. To read someones fire features you would look at their eyes, types of hair and tips of features.
Your Earth folks tend to be very nurturing and friendly. They are quick with hugs and if you visit their house they will have some milk and cookies for you. They tend to be very helpful and tend to want to do good. To read someones earth features you would look at their mouth, upper eyelids, bridge of nose, area above the upper lip, lower cheeks near the mouth.
Metal folks tennd to be the ones who refine things. They also like to stay to themselves and need their personal space and boundaries. To read someones metal you would look at their nose, cheeks, Fa Lin ines, eyelids and upper brow plus any moles.
THE face be divided into two or three different zones. THe right zone is where we place or public persona, the left side our hidden parts. If you do the three zones then recall that the top part is our analytical zone, the middle zone is our practical zone and the bottom is our emotive zone.
I found the book to be quite entertaining and author quite knowledgeable. I found out a bit about myself and will find such information useful in dealing with other peoople. Because if you want to help or work with others yu have to be able to read them.
THis book was basically written so you could look at your face and tell exactly who you are. You can also look at the face of other people and tell what they are like. A bit of modern wisdom is thrown in where in the author tells people to compare faces to the same racial types to get an accurate reading. She also tells us that we are all different and approach things rather differently,that is cool seeing that all of us are different. We must be true to ourselves and allow others to be true to themselves.
Now I cannot go to deeply into details but I can cover a few basics and if this seems like a book you would like then by all means check it out from the library or buy it. First off Chinese philosophy or medicine is based on 5 elements. Those elements are water, wood,fire, earth and metal. We all have a bit of each in us at least. Some of us are strong in a few and weak in others. Most of us will fit into a certain type though.
Water personalities tend to be more dreamy and enjoy their sleep . Water hangs around in the caverns below Earth and it flows in the seas and river. It is a soft hidden power. People like this often like to sleep late and enjoy theirr dreams and tend to be rather creative. To read water features you would look at the Ears, hairline, forehead, under eye area, philtum and chin.
Wood personalities are the doer. They get up on time and are always actice on some project or other. They tend to be rather industrious. To read someone's wood features you would look at the eyebrows, browbone, temples,jaw and stature.
FIre people are those who lie to be in the limelight and have very showy personalities. They tend to be rather excitable and even bubbly in terms of personality. To read someones fire features you would look at their eyes, types of hair and tips of features.
Your Earth folks tend to be very nurturing and friendly. They are quick with hugs and if you visit their house they will have some milk and cookies for you. They tend to be very helpful and tend to want to do good. To read someones earth features you would look at their mouth, upper eyelids, bridge of nose, area above the upper lip, lower cheeks near the mouth.
Metal folks tennd to be the ones who refine things. They also like to stay to themselves and need their personal space and boundaries. To read someones metal you would look at their nose, cheeks, Fa Lin ines, eyelids and upper brow plus any moles.
THE face be divided into two or three different zones. THe right zone is where we place or public persona, the left side our hidden parts. If you do the three zones then recall that the top part is our analytical zone, the middle zone is our practical zone and the bottom is our emotive zone.
I found the book to be quite entertaining and author quite knowledgeable. I found out a bit about myself and will find such information useful in dealing with other peoople. Because if you want to help or work with others yu have to be able to read them.
June 4, 2016
الهدف من هذا الكتاب أن تستعيد ذاتك الحقيقة باكتشافها و فهم ذوات الآخرين بالاعتماد على قوى المد و الجزر الكونية (قوى الينج و اليانج ) و (الفنج شوى)الفن الصيني التي تعود مراجعه الى أكثر من 2500 عام قبل الميلاد لكهنة الطاوية و معلميها.
مع شرح كل عنصر من العناصر الخمسة و تحليل ملامحه المرافقة له.كنت اربط كل فقره بشخص ممن حولي... أدهشني التطابق.
ستجلعك المعلومات الوارده في هذا الكتاب تعيد النظر في طريقة تقييمك للجمال و المظهر الخارجي.
مع شرح كل عنصر من العناصر الخمسة و تحليل ملامحه المرافقة له.كنت اربط كل فقره بشخص ممن حولي... أدهشني التطابق.
ستجلعك المعلومات الوارده في هذا الكتاب تعيد النظر في طريقة تقييمك للجمال و المظهر الخارجي.
June 15, 2021
طول فترة ما اني جالسة اقرأ الكتاب بدأت الاحظ تفاصيل وجوه الناس الي قدامي واقعد احلل شخصياتهم وافعالهم واربطهم ببعض بدون محد يدري واقول بداخلي: wow it makes so much sense! بس مرة ممتع ك مدخل لعلم الفراسة يعني لاتتوقع انه يعطيك التفاصيل هو فقط يعطيك قشور ومدخل لهالباب، بشكل عام خلاني افهم دواخل ونفسية الي قدامي بدون مايتكلموا وكيف اتعامل مع الاشخاص الي معاي بشكل افضل وبناء على وجوههم فقط!
February 28, 2017
كتاب جميل جدا ، ليس مثل كتب الفراسة الاخرى . يساعد في فهم الذات الحقيقة للإنسان و فهم الشخصيات الاخرى مما يساهم في الخد من التوتر في العلاقات . شخصيا ساعدني في فهم بعض الشخصيات من حولي و بالتالي فهم و مراعاة تصرفاتهم الامر الذي ساهم في تجديد العلاقة معهم
November 14, 2018
أحببت هذا الكتاب كثيراً ، لقد كان تثقيفياً وتنويرياً إلى حد كبيراً. سأحتفظ بها الكتاب كمرجع من المراجع التي سأعود لها كلما دعت الحاجة ويسمح به وفتي ؛ لأني أجزم أن قراءته وفهمه استثمار حقيقي في الحياة.
May 10, 2015
As another reviewer states, this is the kind of book that you would have to reread many times . . . or memorize. I have even used a mirror to reference my own face judging by the signs. However, to make it useful in analyzing anyone else's face. I would have to carry the book around with me (or, in my case, the Kindle). I have started making notes, but that requires time that I usually devote to my own writing or promoting.
One thing that I found confusing is the reference to water, wood, etc. I am supposedly a wood monkey -- so does that mean I only reference the pages under wood, even though some of the same principles for water might apply. If, for example, eyes are mentioned and shown under one sign -- say fire -- does that mean that those explanations do not apply for wood? Can a wood person find a description or reference to his/her eyes are only listed under fire?
I have tried it out on some people regarding their ears. Although I have not done this enough to make it a sure thing, the limited results have provided a positive answer.
Read it and see how it works for you. It is well-written and easy to digest. Whether or not you find it useful without a photographic memory . . . that is another issue.
One thing that I found confusing is the reference to water, wood, etc. I am supposedly a wood monkey -- so does that mean I only reference the pages under wood, even though some of the same principles for water might apply. If, for example, eyes are mentioned and shown under one sign -- say fire -- does that mean that those explanations do not apply for wood? Can a wood person find a description or reference to his/her eyes are only listed under fire?
I have tried it out on some people regarding their ears. Although I have not done this enough to make it a sure thing, the limited results have provided a positive answer.
Read it and see how it works for you. It is well-written and easy to digest. Whether or not you find it useful without a photographic memory . . . that is another issue.
July 21, 2016
I may not believe everything in the book is 100% accurate but I still find chinese face reading a very interesting topic . In fact, many things said in the book can be surprisingly accurate.
I recommend this book to readers that are curious, open minded, and are genuinely interested in viewing and understanding people from a different perspective.
I recommend this book to readers that are curious, open minded, and are genuinely interested in viewing and understanding people from a different perspective.
May 11, 2010
الكتاب يشرح كيفية التعرف على شخصيات الأفراد من ملامح وجوههم!!!
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لا أعتقد بأنه عملي أبداً أو مفيد لأي شخص غير دقيق ومتخصص
شكراً أ. لينه على إعارتي الكتاب
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لا أعتقد بأنه عملي أبداً أو مفيد لأي شخص غير دقيق ومتخصص
شكراً أ. لينه على إعارتي الكتاب
May 11, 2013
من اروع الكتب التي اقتنيتها ، انه كنزي الصغير
July 25, 2013
كتاب مركز به جرعة كبيرة من الفراسة
May 23, 2014
شفرة شبه حقيقية وكاملة لملامح الوجوه، طبقت ما فيه على من حولي، فكاد أن يكون منطبقا عليهم. جدير بالمذاكرة.
January 19, 2024
For obvious reasons, I'm not a big fan of phrenology. However, I am a huge fan of TCM and try to learn as much as I can about it. So when I learned about Chinese face reading and Jean Haner, I had to read her book. This book focuses mostly on face reading's relation to the 5 elements. I was very surprised to learn that my face shows I have a lot of fire element – I had thought I was mostly water with a bit of earth based on Dondi Eden's test (of Eden Energy Medicine). The book also helped me better understand why I'm all over the place with projects and jobs and helped me better understand how to work with my nature instead of fighting against it. I still *think* I have a lot of water element, and when she said it's best if water elements work for themselves or have a really flexible job, I felt very seen and it validated my decision to become an entrepreneur.
However, the more detailed aspects of reading faces was pretty confusing to me. I thought I understood it until she showed examples and I was way off in my own assessment. I'm also now feeling pretty paranoid about what "big changes" are going to happen when I'm 40 because I have a lot of indents and lines on my third eye (in between the eyebrows), which is where the age of 40 is shown...also 60s because I have a mole and a scar on my chin, where the 60s decade is shown..
Also very intrigued by "moneybags" and other features that indicate wealth, etc. I'm also now looking at all the billionaires giant ears that stick out. :)
The book also did make me feel grateful for any lines, scars and texture on my face; it made me feel like it's a map of my life and more thankful for all those signs of aging that our culture deplores. All in all, just like any other personality categorization systems, it's something fun to learn and keep in mind and help us understand each others' differences without taking TOO seriously.
However, the more detailed aspects of reading faces was pretty confusing to me. I thought I understood it until she showed examples and I was way off in my own assessment. I'm also now feeling pretty paranoid about what "big changes" are going to happen when I'm 40 because I have a lot of indents and lines on my third eye (in between the eyebrows), which is where the age of 40 is shown...also 60s because I have a mole and a scar on my chin, where the 60s decade is shown..
Also very intrigued by "moneybags" and other features that indicate wealth, etc. I'm also now looking at all the billionaires giant ears that stick out. :)
The book also did make me feel grateful for any lines, scars and texture on my face; it made me feel like it's a map of my life and more thankful for all those signs of aging that our culture deplores. All in all, just like any other personality categorization systems, it's something fun to learn and keep in mind and help us understand each others' differences without taking TOO seriously.
January 15, 2025
Very interesting concept and explanations of the different beliefs. It should be noted that I know face reading can vary greatly depending on the cultural context and this is Chinese face reading practices (as noted in the title).
I wish there was more comparison with other cultures and their approaches to face reading, also the overall tone of the book is more anecdotal and really seems to rely on very basic rules and finding the correct "vibe/mood" to intuitively read a face.
I enjoyed the parts of how facial expressions and traits could come across to other people, but by nature of face reading, the book doesn't really teach you much rather than just tell you and give you insight on the author's experience into the practice.
I wish there was more comparison with other cultures and their approaches to face reading, also the overall tone of the book is more anecdotal and really seems to rely on very basic rules and finding the correct "vibe/mood" to intuitively read a face.
I enjoyed the parts of how facial expressions and traits could come across to other people, but by nature of face reading, the book doesn't really teach you much rather than just tell you and give you insight on the author's experience into the practice.
June 8, 2025
an ode to the writer
a truly great writer (and often a mark of a person with great wisdom) possesses a mastery of language that unfolds in layers revealing new dimensions of understanding with each reflection. offering sustenance to the idle mind, provoking contemplation in moments of silence. one of those books that teaches you way beyond the subject matter and leaves an enduring imprint on the reader's mind
a truly great writer (and often a mark of a person with great wisdom) possesses a mastery of language that unfolds in layers revealing new dimensions of understanding with each reflection. offering sustenance to the idle mind, provoking contemplation in moments of silence. one of those books that teaches you way beyond the subject matter and leaves an enduring imprint on the reader's mind
November 29, 2018
An interesting new life perspective
It's a very good starting book to explore your inner spirit, history and people around you either whom you care about or have to deal with them in your environment.
Feel confusing somehow between different types, of course needs a lot of practice to master it.
It's a very good starting book to explore your inner spirit, history and people around you either whom you care about or have to deal with them in your environment.
Feel confusing somehow between different types, of course needs a lot of practice to master it.
January 14, 2024
كتاب حكمة وجهك هو كتاب فريد من نوعه ثري بالمعرفة مترجم عن الكاتبة جين هانر؛ تتحدث فيه عن قراءة الوجوه أو مايُعرف عند العرب قديمًا بعلم الفراسة. منذ الصفحة الاولى تشعر وكأنك فتحت باب لعالم آخر عالم تفهم فيه نفسك ومن حولك بشكل أبسط دون الحاجة للتعقيدات أو لخوض العديد من الأحاديث مع الاخرين.
الكتاب مدني بالشغف للإبحار في هذا العلم، بل لعله بوابتي ومرجعي الأول والأهم
الكتاب مدني بالشغف للإبحار في هذا العلم، بل لعله بوابتي ومرجعي الأول والأهم
February 26, 2019
I found this book utterly fascinating! There is so much to be gained by understanding the facial features and the markings of the face over time. I have a whole new appreciation for my own face now. I enjoyed learning about this so much I’d like to study it more.
July 3, 2019
I don't know how much of this can be taken for real but while I read it I learned a few things about myself that I had never considered. I also noticed things about others that seemed to be true according to their faces. It was a lot of fun in any case.
August 27, 2019
رائع بحق .. من الكُتب القليلة التي اخترتها بقلبي وحدّسي وكانت قريبة ومُلهمة ومؤثرة فعلاً أحببته وأحببت الرحلة معهُ مع انها اخذت مني الوقت الكثير وبالتأكيد أنني لن أترك صفحاته ولا الدروس المُستخلصة منها وسأُعيدها للذاكرة دائماً حتى تترسخ فيها وتتعمق .،
April 12, 2020
من أجمل كتب التي تحمل أسرار دفينه المعلومات بعضها متكرر لكثرة الكتب التي اقرأها لفهم ردود الآخرين قبل نطقهم . لكنه توسع في مدار الشخصيات و فهمها و أكسبني ذلك معلومات جديدة . لكن لا أنصح بقراءة كتب كثيرة في فهم إيماءات الجسد لاني فقدت لذة عدم المعرفة في الأجوبة المزيفة في وجوه البعض. ا
June 20, 2021
This book explains things in a clear and understandable way to anyone who is interested in basic reading of the face through the 5 elements of the universe (metal, water, wood, fire, and earth). There are illustrations and detailed notes as well.
December 25, 2017
It's hard to believe everything you'll read here, but it was fun exercise.
May 4, 2019
فيه الكثير من الحقيقة
وان أردت تطبيق أفكاره على ارض الواقع فسيسهل عليك التعامل مع اطياف مختلفة من الناس
وان أردت تطبيق أفكاره على ارض الواقع فسيسهل عليك التعامل مع اطياف مختلفة من الناس
June 2, 2020
Very interesting topic explained
Fascinating book. Explains so many things about myself and my family. Great teachings of how to better understand others. A keeper
Fascinating book. Explains so many things about myself and my family. Great teachings of how to better understand others. A keeper
September 16, 2020
لا اذكر من هذا الكتاب غير استمتاعي مع زميلات الدراسه بتحليل شخصيات بعضنا استنادا عليه 😅
November 6, 2021
من أفضل الكتب اللي قراتها ❤️❤️❤️😀
July 3, 2022
Fascinating and informative
February 4, 2023
Interesting read
Many pictures to supplement description which was very helpful
Many pictures to supplement description which was very helpful
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