No, you're not turning into the Incredible Hulk...
But those green veins on your face have something to say

A student came up to me with a question regarding the faint green lines or veins that can sometimes appear on the face. Aside from the random general beliefs that elderly people may have about green veins that appear on the face (that may have its origins in old wives' tales more than anything else), it also has significant meaning in terms of Chinese Face Reading (Mian Xiang).

It all depends on which part of the face the green veins or lines appear. Here are some examples:

• Green veins that appear on the temples indicate a person who is short-tempered. Additionally, if married, it indicates problems with the spouse. (In Face Reading, the Spouse Palace is located at the temples.)
  
  
• Green veins that appear on the 2 top corners of the forehead (also known as the Sky Horse Palace) indicate obstacles that can occur during travel. It could denote minor or major hassles. Hence, if you see this on your face before a trip - ensure that all your travel documents are in order! It could also mean that you may run into problems and accidents while 'travelling' from one place to another - so be careful when driving and on the road.
  
  
• If the veins appear on the tip of the nose, it indicates a potential loss of wealth. Therefore, you'll need to be careful with all your investments at that particular time.
  
  
• Green veins on the bridge of the nose denote the possibility of health issues. These troubles could either directly affect you, or the people in your household.

These are just part of the tip of the Face Reading iceberg! There's plenty more to learn and discern, especially once you start studying Face Reading. Also, bear in mind that the veins on the face may not always be green - it can sometimes be reddish, blue-ish, or even purplish-black. As you go deeper into Face Reading, you'll learn that the colours of the veins can also tell a lot about the difference in a person's luck.

The good news? These veins are rarely ever permanent! They tend to appear at certain points and disappear, and maybe reappear again at some other time. As such, practicing the art of Face Reading will help us identify or pinpoint a particular issue or luck outlook affecting us at a certain point in time. So, there's never a wrong time to whip out your mirror and pay attention to what your face is really trying to tell you!

Jessie Lee
MA Cosultant