Upper Court (Shang Ting)

What is Upper Court (Shang Ting)?

The Upper Court runs from the hairline to the brows and is read for the fortune of one's early years (roughly 15–30) together with intellectual capacity and the fortune of one's parents. A forehead broad, rounded, and clear is read as a sign of a bright mind, early distinction, and high ideals. A narrow or blemished forehead is read as the grain of making up for early hardship through effort. When the Upper Court stands out among the three courts, the person is read as one whose thought and ideals lead the way.

Frequently asked

What does Upper Court (Shang Ting) mean in face reading?

The forehead zone — reading the fortune of early years and one's learning, ideals, and wisdom. The Upper Court runs from the hairline to the brows and is read for the fortune of one's early years (roughly 15–30) together with intellectual capacity and the fortune of one's parents. A forehead broad, rounded, and clear is read as a sign of a bright mind, early distinction, and high ideals. A narrow or blemished forehead is read as the grain of making up for early hardship through effort. When the Upper Court stands out among the three courts, the person is read as one whose thought and ideals lead the way.

What does Upper Court (Shang Ting) govern?

It is read for Early years, learning, and ideals — its grain being Early-years fortune · Learning and wisdom · Ideals.

Is face reading fixed fate?

Face reading is not fixed fate but a reading of temperament and tendency. It makes no judgment of looks and no medical or psychological diagnosis.

More in this group

• Middle Court (Zhong Ting)
• Lower Court (Xia Ting)
• Eyebrows (Bao Shou Guan)
• Eyes (Jian Cha Guan)
• Nose (Shen Bian Guan)
• Mouth (Chu Na Guan)
• Ears (Cai Ting Guan)
• Wood Face (Mu Xing)
• Fire Face (Huo Xing)
• Earth Face (Tu Xing)
• Metal Face (Jin Xing)
• Water Face (Shui Xing)