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凡人禀五行之气而生者也，形貌美恶，性之刚柔不同，由金、木、水、火、土，今敍五行形性。
金，主人骨肉相应，面上濶下狭，眉高眼深，额平印堂宽，鼻曲耳红，音声清响，刚毅有决，动为尚义，死绝则面有巌稜，眼深睛黑，克薄内毒，喜淫喜杀，自拙无志也。
木，主人形瘦长，骨细肉腻，口尖，人中长，美鬚髪，手足【纤】腻，柔语细声，其色青，遇火而赤，逢金而白，生旺则仁勇气节，死绝则眉眼不正，悭吝鄙啬，肌肉干燥，颈长喉结，行坐不隠，身多欹侧也。
水，主人眉牻目大，鼻曲面圆，顶平声细，生旺黑色，受制黄白，行走紧速，摇头摆腰，为性大宽小急，坐旺莽荡大器，死绝则阴狡内狠，带杀则倾覆阴谋。
火，主人面上尖下濶，印堂窄，鼻露窍，精神闪烁，语言辩急，意速声焦，其色或青或赤，更变不定，坐须摇膝，立不移时，临事敏疾。如死绝则黄瘦，尖小性灵，妬毒有始无终，多妄作，有贵气主之，则大聪明。
土，主人形貌肥厚，背圆腰濶，鼻大口方，眼长眉秀，面有墙壁，其色黄白，为性重厚，作事不轻易容宽博，死绝则颜色似忧，鼻低面褊，声音重浊，朴质拗事，孤介吝梗，不容众情沉毒恨事也。
以上五行之情，参以吉凶神杀，所遇于命中日时上，纳音所得五行，或生、或旺、或死、或绝，自可以义推之。
天干虽同为合也，而情各有辨焉，甲己为中正之合，甲阳木也，其性仁，处十干之首，己阴土也，镇静笃厚，有生物之德，故甲己为中正合也，主人崇重大器，宽厚平直，如带杀而五行无气，则多嗔好，性不可屈。
【乙庚为仁义之合】
乙阴木也，其性仁而太柔，庚阳金也，刚以辅之，故仁柔而义刚，主人果敢有守，不惑柔佞，周旋进退，五行生旺则骨形清，若五行死绝带杀，则主气直勇决，却自是自非，甲己乙庚之合，妇人尤宜得之。
【丙辛为威制之合】
丙阳火也，威明自盛，辛阴金也，克刃喜杀，主仪表威肃，人多畏惧，酷毒好贿，喜淫，若带杀及五行死绝，则为寡恩少义无情之人也，妇人得之，与天中大耗咸池相併者，貌甚美，声甚卑，是为妖冶而淫者也。
【丁壬为淫慝之合】
壬者纯阳之水，三光不照，丁者藏阴之火，自昧而不明，故丁壬为阴慝之合，主人眼淫神矫，多情易动，习下无志，耽欢惑色，于我则吝，于彼则贪，若五行死绝或杀见咸池、大耗、天中、自败，是淫巧人也，亲小人，慢君子，贪婪妄作，必胜而后已。妇人淫邪奸慝，多招玷辱，或年高而嫁少婿，或年艾而适老夫，或先贱而后良，或先良而后贱也。
【戊癸为无情之合】
戊阳土也，是老丑之夫，癸阴水也，是婆娑之妇，老阳而少阴，虽合而无情也，主人或好或丑，如戊得癸则矫，神色姿美得所，若癸得戊，则形貌古朴，老相尘俗，若戊合癸，则男子娶好妇，妇人嫁美夫，癸合戊则男娶老妻，妇人当嫁老夫也。（并烛神经）
Human beings are nurtured by the energies of the Five Elements (Wu Xing). The differences in physical beauty or ugliness and the softness or rigidity of inner temperament all stem from the varying combinations of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth. Below are the specific influences of the Five Elements on appearance and temperament:
Metal ⚔️: Governs the coordination of bones and muscles. The face is broad at the top and narrow at the bottom, with high eyebrows, deep-set eyes, a flat forehead, a broad Yintang (the area between the eyebrows), a slightly curved nose bridge, and reddish ears. The voice is clear and pleasant. The personality is resolute and decisive, valuing righteousness and demonstrating strong initiative. If the Metal element is in a state of decay (死绝), the facial features become sharp, the eyes appear deeply dark, and the person may exhibit a cruel and malicious nature, prone to indulging in desires or violence, lacking decisiveness and appearing clumsy.
Wood 🌳: The body is tall and slender, with delicate bones and soft skin. The mouth is small and pointed, the philtrum is long, the hair and beard are well-groomed, and the hands and feet are tender. The tone of voice is gentle and soft, and the skin tone tends to be bluish. It turns reddish when influenced by Fire and pale when influenced by Metal. In a prosperous state (生旺), the person is benevolent, courageous, and principled. In a state of decay, the eyebrows and eyes may appear crooked, the person may be stingy and petty, with dry skin, a slender neck, a prominent Adam’s apple, and an unsteady posture, often leaning to one side.
Water 🌊: Thick eyebrows and large eyes, a curved nose bridge and a round face, a flat crown of the head, and a soft voice. In a prosperous state, the skin tone is dark; when constrained, it turns yellowish-white. Movements are agile and swift, with a tendency to sway the head and waist while walking. The temperament is broad-minded but occasionally impatient. In a prosperous state, the person is open-minded and generous; in a state of decay, they may become sinister and cunning. If accompanied by malevolent influences, there may be a tendency toward conspiracy and subversion.
Fire 🔥: The face is pointed at the top and broad at the bottom, with a narrow Yintang, exposed nostrils, lively eyes, a fast-paced speech, and an anxious tone. The skin tone fluctuates between bluish and reddish. The person tends to shake their knees when sitting and appears restless when standing. They are sharp and efficient in handling matters. In a state of decay, the body becomes thin, short, and yellowish. The personality is intelligent but prone to jealousy and malice, often starting things without finishing them and acting impulsively. If supported by noble influences, they may exhibit great wisdom.
Earth ⛰: The body is plump, with a rounded back and broad waist. The nose is large, the mouth is square, the eyes are long, and the eyebrows are elegant. The face is as square as a wall, and the skin tone is yellowish-white. The personality is steady and sincere, with cautious and deliberate actions. In a state of decay, the face appears sorrowful, the nose bridge is low and flat, the face is narrow, the voice is deep and muddled, and the person may be stubborn, isolated, stingy, and resentful, finding it difficult to tolerate others.
The characteristics of the Five Elements must be interpreted in combination with the auspicious or inauspicious influences (神煞) in one's destiny and the state (生, 旺, 死, 绝) of the Na Yin Five Elements (纳音五行) based on the day and hour. Although the combinations of Heavenly Stems (天干相合) all represent unions, their emotional natures differ:
The Five Elements theory reveals that human appearance and temperament are manifestations of natural energies (Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth). The combinations of Heavenly Stems further deepen the dynamic balance of interpersonal interactions, emphasizing how the internal state of the Five Elements (prosperity or decay) and external influences (神煞) collectively shape one’s destiny.
The Five Elements theory is essentially a cosmic view of "harmony between humanity and nature": individuals, as microcosms, reflect the macrocosmic natural laws in their physical and temperamental changes. This holistic perspective opposes mechanical determinism and emphasizes dynamic balance and potential development—decay is not an endpoint but an opportunity for transformation.
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