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The Bucket Face in Chinese Face Reading


Clearly, being referred to as a bucket face in face reading doesn't initially sound flattering. However, according to Chinese physiognomy (Siang Mien), it promises groundbreaking personality traits for its bearer.


A bucket face (Chinese 桶形面 (tǒng xíng miàn)) in face reading is characterized by intelligence and cunning, often discernible from a young age. It's not uncommon for the ideas of those with a bucket face to prove brilliant upon successful implementation.


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How to Recognize a Bucket Face in Face Reading


  • A bucket face strongly resembles the appearance of a flowerpot.

  • The broadest part of the facial structure is the forehead. Like a cone, the sides taper downward, gradually narrowing until they end in a fairly straight chin.

  • It bears some resemblance to the fire face (characterized by a pointed, wedge-shaped chin), but overall, it is wider and has a broader chin and jawline.

  • Daydreamer eyes are another distinguishing feature (obligatory).

  • Also, pronounced nasolabial folds are typical. These should pass along the corners of the mouth in a pure bucket face.


Bucket Faces are Regarded as Creative Visionaries in Face Reading


Bucket faces, according to face reading, are visionaries brimming with imagination. Daydreaming is thus a part of their daily lives. Their keen intellect enables them to grasp things quickly, and the knowledge they acquire is swiftly put into action. They possess a high creative intelligence best described as curiosity-driven. This fuels their creativity in the most inventive ways.


Creativity is incredibly important in the lives of these individuals. Therefore, in face reading, the bucket face is associated with the talent line of creativity.

All visions would be useless if they were only theoretical. A bucket would not be a bucket if it couldn't unite both. A bucket can do both: be visionary and implement things. It thus combines imaginative and creative power.


Bucket Faces are Confident Creators


Generally, a bucket face is aware of its abilities and may therefore be perceived as proud by others.


Bucket faces want to express their artistic side by creating and innovating new things. According to face reading, they bear the talent line of creation for good reason. They possess an original, imaginative character and are widely interested. Their great creativity helps them explore new territories. They aim to inspire and be inspired in return.


To consistently achieve this goal, a muse is important to a bucket face. This muse serves as their source of inspiration. It's better for a bucket face not to seek this muse in a person but to find the source of their inspiration in a theme, an object, or a place.


Due to their enthusiasm and passionate approach to things, bucket faces can quickly captivate other people with their ideas.

According to face reading, however, they also possess the power to burn out those around them. They can exhibit draining energy. In pursuit of their personal goals, they challenge the resources of others, such as time and energy.


Further Characteristics of the Bucket Face in Face Reading


This solid character spends their entire life primarily acquiring knowledge. With their intelligence, the bucket face finds success, fulfills themselves, and earns the respect they deserve.


For many bucket faces, life proceeds happily until unexpectedly encountering a period of difficulty, which may lead to a decline in the quality of their work. Due to their strong internal reserves, they often give the impression of having everything under control for a long time.


They are calm and balanced even when things are not going well. Once a bucket face is feeling down, it's not easy to lift them out of their negative mood. Mood swings are part of their personality according to face reading.


A healthy individual with a bucket face personality possesses a good mix of pragmatism and creativity. If this balance is disrupted, they may suffer.


Face Reading: Bucket Faces are Sociable Enthusiasts


Bucket faces thoroughly enjoy life. They are sociable and love being surrounded by friends. They have a friendly nature and are open to others.


However, it's not always clear what motives drive a bucket face, what they are thinking at any moment, or what goals they are pursuing—whether from genuine heartfelt reasons or driven by some form of self-interest.


Getting close to them and gaining their trust can be a lengthy endeavor. Despite typically having many friends, a bucket face often feels lonely. Their fluctuating mood is likely a contributing factor to this feeling.


Famous Bucket Faces


  • Pablo Picasso

  • Anthony Hopkins

  • Albert Einstein

  • Karl Lagerfeld

  • Actor Kida Khodr Ramadan


The Bucket Face in Relationships


A person with a bucket face tends to marry young because they seek emotional security early in life. Those in close physical and emotional relationships with them may feel easily rejected, as it's never entirely clear what is truly going on in their minds.


The Bucket Face in the Workplace


Bucket faces are often found in artistic professions. Typically, a bucket face should prefer the independence of freelance work over a stable job. However, as long as their own visions align with the company's goals, they can also excel as good leaders.


A bucket face wants to create creatively rather than manage. Routine is poison because a bucket face always wants to incorporate their own ideas.


Face Reading: The Talents of the Bucket Face

  • The Talent of Creation

  • The Talent of Creativity

  • The Talent of the Spirit


How does the bucket face live winningly?

"I implement exactly what I imagine."

This is a motto that resonates deeply with many bucket-faced individuals. When they consistently follow their calling to create and innovate, they can achieve groundbreaking goals according to face reading. A bucket face living in their power is characterized by a healthy blend of pragmatism and creativity.


Life Tasks or Learning Statements of Bucket Faces

  • Let others proceed at their own pace (passion, leadership, and thus avoid burning out).

  • Learn consideration and don't burn out your fellow human beings.

  • Understand that not everyone approaches things with the same passion as you do.

  • Learn to channel your temperament in healthy directions.


When does the Bucket Face live losingly?


According to face reading, if the bucket face lives losingly, the bucket is heavily influenced by its mood swings, from which it has difficulty recovering. Also, in a work environment where a bucket face follows rather than leads, it becomes unhappy in the long run. Routine tasks are abhorrent to the bucket face because it's crucial for them to incorporate their own ideas.


"References"


Young, Lailan (1983), Was Gesichter verraten, 1. Aufl., Ullstein Verlag GmbH

Yap, Joey (2011), Face Reading Essentials – FACE SHAPES, 1. Aufl., JY Productions Sdn Bhd

Kuei, Chi An (1994), Geheimnisse die das Gesicht verrät, 1. Aufl., Scherz Verlag

 
 
 

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