What Do Birthmarks Tell Us?

Interestingly, people have no birthmarks at birth. They appear during life, most intensively at around age 5–6. Birthmarks can vary in size and colour. They most commonly appear on the abdomen and back, but can equally appear on the arms and legs, the face, armpits, under fingernails, and in the genital area. They are subject to change. A person typically has between 10 and 40 of them, and although most have already appeared by the time a person reaches 20 years of age, their number can change during the course of life - for example, increasing in middle age. Birthmarks can also disappear.

Birthmarks are clusters of pigmented cells on the skin. Although scientists cannot explain the causes of their formation, the good news is that in the vast majority of cases birthmarks are harmless and pose no threat to life. However, it can be otherwise - they can turn out to be malignant and cause skin cancer.

Birthmarks are also attributed special significance - their placement on the body is used to predict fate and determine innate talents. There is a belief that the number of birthmarks determines a person's potential to become wealthy. In any case, the most noticeable birthmarks are those on the face.

There is a belief that if a woman has a birthmark on the left side of her forehead, it indicates respect from those around her that will bring material prosperity and honour; but if on the right side - it indicates inconstancy and an inability to see intentions through to completion. A woman who has a birthmark on her nose has a long journey ahead to a foreign land, where she will find happiness. If there is a birthmark on the right cheek near the ear, it indicates deep experiences and suffering in life. What particularly pleases me - a birthmark close to the lips will attract the love of those around her, which will propel her towards success in life.

Here is a whole series of birthmark interpretations on a woman's or man's face, indicating certain character traits:

1. A birthmark in the "third eye" area indicates excellent intuition, a thirst for knowledge, and an interest in mysticism.
2. A very passionate and jealous person.
3. A person with a poetic nature and a tendency towards intellectual professions.
4. Such a person can give themselves wholeheartedly to love and preserve it for many years. Generous, likes to give gifts to loved ones and close friends. Faithful.
5. A person with a quick, inconstant nature, which leads to complicated, unstable, and short-lived relationships.
6. Indicates a tendency to constantly travel and seek new impressions. A person with a rich inner world and a tendency towards fantasy and creative expression.
7. An Othello character - extremely jealous, even without visible reason.
8. A sensitive being. This person constantly needs the feeling that those around them love them. They themselves are also capable of openly expressing their love.
9. People with a high level of self-criticism. Can condemn themselves without any visible reason. Quick to flare up in arguments.
10. Possesses a good memory and knowledge.
11. A tendency towards the unknown, the unfathomable, and the forbidden. This often leads to straying from the path and deception.
12. A person who can give themselves to passion completely.
13. Quick to flare up in arguments but equally quick to calm down. Capable of starting a quarrel out of nothing.
14. Has a very keen sense of the surrounding world. Ability to even glimpse into other dimensions and perceive paranormal phenomena.
15. Loves freedom and independence. Does not like to be dependent on anyone or anything.
16. A person who likes to spend time at home with family, maintaining order, raising and looking after children.
17. Seductive qualities. This person is capable of shocking behaviour and scandal-creating actions. Usually gives rise to various gossip and rumours about themselves. A connoisseur of sexual life, but takes marriage bonds seriously once married.
18. A sensitive nature, tendency towards fantasy and originality.
19. A person with one true love in life. Fussy, jealous, and demanding.
20. Indicates constantly suppressed depression.
21. Opponents of life's monotony, craving new impressions. Usually has many friends and acquaintances, especially among members of the opposite sex.
22. This person greatly aspires to beautiful people and wants to possess them.
23. A clear mind, does not tolerate disorder in either thoughts or affairs. Potential for growth and development both spiritually and materially.
24. A person with an unstable psychological state, easily offended. They are not capable of and do not wish to resist those who wrong them.
25. An adherent of conservative views. Usually wants a traditional, strong family, peace, harmony, and stability.

Of course, birthmarks are not only on the face but all over the body. Over time, their concentration on a particular body part can change. It is said that women can develop new, darker birthmarks during pregnancy.

A few more birthmark interpretations for women:

• A birthmark on the right breast means that this woman swings from one extreme to the other. Her whole life consists of ups and downs.
• A birthmark on the left breast - indicates magnanimity and a touch of frivolity.
• Birthmarks at the waist promise many children.
• On the shoulders - confirmation of good fortune. On the left shoulder may also indicate financial difficulties.
• On the palm - a captivating career, happiness, wealth.
• On the arm - the ability to attract good fortune and happiness.
• On the ankle - independence, drive to work, energy.

Birthmark interpretations for men:

• On the right side of the forehead - fame and happiness.
• On the ears - a carefree life.
• On the side of the neck - life not so easy; in the middle - a swift career, advancement.
• On the chin - respect from those around them.
• On the jaw - poor health or an unhealthy, disorderly lifestyle (especially if on the left side).
• On the shoulders - a life full of hardships, but this man is a fighter.
• On the right side of the chest - indecisiveness and tactlessness. On the left side - a good sense of humour.
• On the back - an open, honest person, likes to have a laugh.
• On the legs - indecisiveness.
• On the hip - compliance and a tendency towards idleness.
• On the feet - likes to travel, drawn to distant places.

Sources used:

http://www.goroskop.ru/publish/open_article/44542/