The Ears: Inborn Fortune and Childhood
Ears are easy to overlook in a front-facing photo, but in face reading they reveal inborn fortune and childhood, roughly before age 14. The old saying "well-shaped ears bring good fortune" comes from this tradition. Since ears change little over a lifetime, they are read as the foundation you inherited and your basic constitution.
Size and thickness
Large, thick ears suggest strong stamina, patience and the good fortune of being cared for from an early age. Small, thin ears suggest sensitivity, quick judgment and agility. Firm, springy cartilage is read as a strong will and a healthy constitution.
Position relative to the brows and nose
When the top of the ear sits above the eyebrows, readers call the ears "high," a sign of intelligence and early recognition. Ears that sit naturally between the brows and the nose tip are considered well placed. Low-set ears suggest a late bloomer who builds a solid foundation slowly but steadily.
Earlobes: wealth and ease
Full earlobes that hang down are traditionally called "lucky ears." They symbolize the ability to gather wealth, a relaxed mind and peace in later life. Thin or small earlobes suggest someone who values meaning over material things and creates their own opportunities.
Rosy, healthy earlobes were seen as good energy, and pale or rough ones as a sign of fatigue, which simply reflects the everyday wisdom that rest and good circulation show on the face.
Reading ears in a photo
In front-facing photos, ears are often hidden by hair or look smaller due to the angle. To include them, tuck your hair behind your ears and keep your head straight. Ears are a supporting feature, so read them within the balance of the whole face rather than on their own.
Ears and the rest of the face
Because the ears describe the foundation of early life, they are read together with the forehead, which also represents early fortune. When both are full, the person is said to have enjoyed a supportive childhood and good chances to learn. When one is weaker, the other is said to make up for it. Ears that are lighter and clearer than the face were once called "windows of honor," a sign that your name may become known.
It is very common for the two ears to differ slightly in size or height. Readers rarely give weight to small differences, focusing instead on overall firmness and healthy color.
Using an ear reading
Since ears are hard to change, their message is really about how to use what you were given. With full ears, accept help gratefully and pass it on. With small ears, make the most of your quick judgment and agility to seize opportunities first.
See it on your own face. In the Face Fortune app you can get a face reading from a single photo, then add your birth date to receive today's horoscope as well.