Are you yin or yang?

The success secrets right under your nose

According to the 3,000 year old art of Chinese face reading, your nose is a standout personality indicator.  I found this fascinating, a recent study at The Smell and Taste Treatment and Research Foundation in Chicago – yes, there is such a place – found that blood surges to the nose when a person lies, causing a slight swelling in the nasal tissue.  Even though it’s not visible, the liar feels the effect, and that in turn, makes him rub or touch his nose repeatedly.  So there is proof the Pinocchio effect does exist!

Large or flared nostrils

People with bigger nostrils tend to exhibit the qualities associated with yang, the more masculine, strong-willed half of the ancient Chinese yin-yang symbol, says Simon G. Brown, author of the Practical Art of Face Reading.  These determined types are multi-taskers who easily juggle numerous big projects which is a good thing because they also tend to be extremely independent and rarely ask for help from others.

Small nostrils

Those with petite nostrils are predominantly yin, the more cautious side of the yin-yang symbol, according to Brown.  This indicates a patient and hardworking individual who makes a point to pace herself so she can focus on any task.  People with this nostril style are fueled by teamwork and therefore prefer occupations that require collaboration.

Which one are you, yin or yang?