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Facing what future holds

By- U.B.Githa

Zane Eldrid Middle Court Cuxton - the name’s quite a mouthful but the man with a captivating ancestry engaged in an intriguing pastime - that of face reading - prefers to be simply called Zane. This fourth generation Scotsman tells us of his Indian links. His paternal great-grandfather came to Madurai - he was the first European to export cotton to the UK. During British India his father served in the Malabar police force.

India calling
Zane is a student of literature with a post-graduate degree in sales from Texas. He worked in the UK pharmaceutical industry for 12 years. But with the Indian calling becoming irresistible, he too turned eastwards and came to Coimbatore 12 years ago before shifting base to Bangalore. He did a stint with the Manipal group as their HR consultant.
This ‘Wizard of Odds’ unmasked a fascinating world - that of stories behind faces. “The face is the mirror of the mind. I was curious to know what made people tick and dived into the surreal world of face reading. The comparisons of facial features with its lines, shapes and contours and making an interpretation and analysis were enticing. Every two months I update myself,” said Zane.

Mirror of the mind
Face reading (FR) dates back Aristotle who is believed to have advised Alexander on who was to be suitably employed. This science of Psynonomy is not new to India and China. Even to this day some Indian godmen practice FR.
And how did Zane take to teaching FR? “The uncertainty of existence propelled me to take a decision to selectively teach this system which can be quite an enchanting pastime. Students are certified after they comprehend fundamentals in a beginner’s course. Every three months we meet to upgrade the perception. One of my students is now a popular spiritual leader in Assam.”
With a twinkle in his crinkly eyes Zane says women are more interested in FR. “They usually seek answers to personal matters. Very few ask about their careers.”
What is his approach to FR? “There are two methods. The first is a simple one where I tell the overall personal traits. The second approach needs at least an hour, where I do a one-to-one. I start with the hair, the shape of the forehead, and different types of lines that run on the forehead- those that run across are the worry lines. The thumb rule is three lines, more indicate an intelligent person, good at planning but not in implementation. A straight or curly hair throws light on personality traits.
“Next are the scars caused by accidents - a scar on the eyebrow or eyelid is an indicator that the individual is not in a happy relationship. Scarring can happen at any age and distance in relationships begin afterwards. Single lines on the forehead running upward mean that such people are self-centered.”
Zane says he also studies eyebrows, eyelids, lines around the eyes, shape of nose, lips, chin and the bone structure of the jaw. “The right side of the ear throws information on the formative six years of one’s life and the left ear for the next seven years. Major happenings are recorded in a straight line on the face i.e. the tip of the forehead to the chin from the 14th, 18th, 24th, 27th, 40th, 47th, 50th, 59th 69th, and 70th year.

Moles on the face
“Moles are either positive or negative and relate to health problems. As we age and undergo internal changes these are mirrored on the face and are visible within three days of the changes occurring. Ninety-nine years of a person’s life can be face studied. The lines have so far not lied to me and the accuracy of my predictions is high as I pursue this as a science,” he explains.
Ask him about his face and Zane replies, “ I have read my face only recently, more out of curiosity.” Zane heads an agency - ASK (Academy for Skill and Knowledge) - that is into corporate skills training. They also undertake educational training.

Author

U.B.Githa is a Postgraduate in Botany from Andhra University, with two decades stint in the banking sector. Her love for a better comprehension of Indian culture was chanellised to completing a Post Gradute Diploma course in Indology from Bangalore University in 2003.Wanting to share her love of the country’s heritage, has prompted to the contribution of more than a dozen articles/features in leading newspapers of Karnataka.She gives guest lectures at Rotary clubs, schools etc.Being a research associate of M H Krishna Institute of Indology, Bangalore, she was a privileged member of the team headed by Dr.S.Nagaraju, renowed indologist that recorded and documented the socio religion interface and its relevance to contemporary times at the recently concluded Simhastha (Kumbha Mela-2004).

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	Facing what future holds By- U.B.Githa Zane Eldrid Middle Court Cuxton - the name’s quite a mouthful but the man with a captivating ancestry engaged in an intriguing pastime - that of face reading - prefers to be simply called Zane. This fourth generation Scotsman tells us of his Indian links. His paternal great-grandfather came to Madurai - he was the first European to export cotton to the UK. During British India his father served in the Malabar police force. India calling Zane is a student of literature with a post-graduate degree in sales from Texas. He worked in the UK pharmaceutical industry for 12 years. But with the Indian calling becoming irresistible, he too turned eastwards and came to Coimbatore 12 years ago before shifting base to Bangalore. He did a stint with the Manipal group as their HR consultant. This ‘Wizard of Odds’ unmasked a fascinating world - that of stories behind faces. “The face is the mirror of the mind. I was curious to know what made people tick and dived into the surreal world of face reading. The comparisons of facial features with its lines, shapes and contours and making an interpretation and analysis were enticing. Every two months I update myself,” said Zane. Mirror of the mind Face reading (FR) dates back Aristotle who is believed to have advised Alexander on who was to be suitably employed. This science of Psynonomy is not new to India and China. Even to this day some Indian godmen practice FR. And how did Zane take to teaching FR? “The uncertainty of existence propelled me to take a decision to selectively teach this system which can be quite an enchanting pastime. Students are certified after they comprehend fundamentals in a beginner’s course. Every three months we meet to upgrade the perception. One of my students is now a popular spiritual leader in Assam.” With a twinkle in his crinkly eyes Zane says women are more interested in FR. “They usually seek answers to personal matters. Very few ask about their careers.” What is his approach to FR? “There are two methods. The first is a simple one where I tell the overall personal traits. The second approach needs at least an hour, where I do a one-to-one. I start with the hair, the shape of the forehead, and different types of lines that run on the forehead- those that run across are the worry lines. The thumb rule is three lines, more indicate an intelligent person, good at planning but not in implementation. A straight or curly hair throws light on personality traits. “Next are the scars caused by accidents - a scar on the eyebrow or eyelid is an indicator that the individual is not in a happy relationship. Scarring can happen at any age and distance in relationships begin afterwards. Single lines on the forehead running upward mean that such people are self-centered.” Zane says he also studies eyebrows, eyelids, lines around the eyes, shape of nose, lips, chin and the bone structure of the jaw. “The right side of the ear throws information on the formative six years of one’s life and the left ear for the next seven years. Major happenings are recorded in a straight line on the face i.e. the tip of the forehead to the chin from the 14th, 18th, 24th, 27th, 40th, 47th, 50th, 59th 69th, and 70th year. Moles on the face “Moles are either positive or negative and relate to health problems. As we age and undergo internal changes these are mirrored on the face and are visible within three days of the changes occurring. Ninety-nine years of a person’s life can be face studied. The lines have so far not lied to me and the accuracy of my predictions is high as I pursue this as a science,” he explains. Ask him about his face and Zane replies, “ I have read my face only recently, more out of curiosity.” Zane heads an agency - ASK (Academy for Skill and Knowledge) - that is into corporate skills training. They also undertake educational training. Author U.B.Githa is a Postgraduate in Botany from Andhra University, with two decades stint in the banking sector. Her love for a better comprehension of Indian culture was chanellised to completing a Post Gradute Diploma course in Indology from Bangalore University in 2003.Wanting to share her love of the country’s heritage, has prompted to the contribution of more than a dozen articles/features in leading newspapers of Karnataka.She gives guest lectures at Rotary clubs, schools etc.Being a research associate of M H Krishna Institute of Indology, Bangalore, she was a privileged member of the team headed by Dr.S.Nagaraju, renowed indologist that recorded and documented the socio religion interface and its relevance to contemporary times at the recently concluded Simhastha (Kumbha Mela-2004). Send Email to U.B. Githa