Mien Shiang is a 3,000-year-old Taoist practice that means literally face (mien) reading (shiang). In just moments, one can determine anyone’s Wu Xing-Five Element personality type — their character, behavior, and health potential — by analyzing their face. (More about Mien Shiang)
The Taoist Five Elements, Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water, are metaphors devised by the ancient Taoist philosophers to explain the relationship, interaction, and ongoing change of everything in the Universe. (More about the Five Elements)
The Book, The Face Reader, by Patrician McCarthy, published by Dutton, is available in bookstores and Amazon.com. (Learn more)
Patrician McCarthy on Business Week
Featured on businessweek.com, Patrician speaks with Senior Editor Suzanne Woolley about gaining insight into a customer or colleague by reading facial cues.
Patrician McCarthy, founder, The Mien Shiang Institute
Listen to a podcast interview with Patrician on Penguin.com:
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