The Chinese believe moles can be lucky or unlucky depending on where they are located, what colour they are, and how large they appear in proportion to our body. A mole can be a tiny black speck on the feet signifying opportunities for travel, or it can be a dark red dot on the hand, often interpreted as indicating a particular skill or luck associated with one’s hands. Moles on our backs denote some kind of burden we have to carry, while moles at the front of our bodies are said to attract success luck. This issue we offer this special feature on moles based on information from the Tung Shu and other Taoist sources. If you have ever wondered what that mole on your neck, back or thigh means, read on.
Some say that the moles on our bodies are in reality secret imprints carried over from our previous lives, stamps of some past karmic deed meant to ripen in this life, good as well as bad. Others contend that moles are messages of good fortune and misfortune that reflect important turning points of our life. Each noticeable mole on our body carries a hidden meaning, or depicts some secret obstacle or unexpected help from someone.
In certain traditions, the messages of moles were so significant it could even be read as bringing bad luck to the family, or so highly revered that the member of the family with the mole would be highly revered. Many cultures contend of course that the larger and more prominent the mole, the greater its power. Another widely held belief is that lighter-coloured moles spell better fortune. Here is what the Chinese generally have to say about moles on our body.
Moles On The Front Of The Body
Mole 1
Life will be quite a challenge for you and there will be times when things will not be easy. The good news is that if the mole is red in colour and appears more towards the front than the back, you will rise easily to whatever challenges may face you.
Mole 2
You are a person who is easily stressed. Remember to take a deep breath each time you feel unbearably pressured by your loved ones.
Mole 3
You are popular and efficient and your life is one busy challenge after another. You do not lack for work and are much in demand at social events. This is probably because you are likely to hold a high position with responsibilities to match.
Mole 4
A mole close to the middle of the front chest here indicates you must be careful about your eating habits, especially if the mole is black and prominent. On the plus side, if the mole is light-coloured, it means your husband/wife loves you a lot.
Mole 5
A mole on the upper breast suggests a happy life with few worries. But you need to take care of your health when you are in your fifties.
Mole 6
This is the sign of a very ambitious person with big dreams. If there are other indications of success on your palm or paht chee chart, you could rise to great prominence.
Mole 7
A mole here suggests someone who is generous and kind at heart. You are honourable and honest when conducting business.
Mole 8
A mole on the stomach signifies one who has everything going for them; your life will be smooth and safe. This is a very lucky mole and is better if small.
Mole 9
A mole here on your tummy signifies you will enjoy great wealth luck. The smaller the mole, the better, but it should be dark and clearly visible. If it touches your navel, you will rise to become seriously wealthy.
Mole 10
The man who finds a mole here will be blessed with many children.
Mole 11
A mole here suggests you are blessed with obedient children who will bring you much happiness. They will make you proud of them.
Mole 12
A mole here will bring plenty of good fortune. Everything will move smoothly in your life and there are also unexpected windfalls. When moles here appear as a pair, they indicate extreme good fortune.
Mole 13
To have a mole near either side of your lower abdominal area means you will have a handsome husband or a beautiful wife. You yourself will also be blessed with good looks.
A mole on the inside curvature of your arm suggests that it is hard for you to get recognition for the hard work you do. Getting the results you want could be elusive.
Mole 17
A mole on the inside lower hand area suggests you will deal with money all your life, although the money is not necessarily yours. You should be careful in all your financial dealings, as this mole is a warning mole.
Mole 18
A mole on your inside wrist means you love spending money and will have a hard time hanging on to your wealth. Practise giving to charity and this will ensure you have plenty of money to spend and to give away. When the mole is on the left hand, it means money flows out faster than you can make it. On the right hand, some say this mole attracts a flow of money.
Mole 19
A mole or moles found on the inside thighs of men is an indication of inheritance luck, so there is a possibility of you being left a small fortune by some relative. On women, it suggests that wealth will come from your own efforts.
Mole 20
Moles on the lower leg are not such a good indication, as these suggest there is hardship and suffering that you have to endure in your life.
Mole 21
Moles near the front part of the feet of a man denotes a life filled with travel both for pleasure as well as for work. If the mole is small and is a dot, it suggests happiness in travel. When the mole is too large, it suggests that travel brings problems.
Mole 22
A mole found on the base of your neck can sometimes indicate a short life, with the possibility of being highly stressed out. Learn to relax.
Mole 23
One with this mole finds herself entrusted with the responsibility of taking care of the family. But it is also an indication that she will do a marvelous job and will be well rewarded in later life.
Mole 24
This mole indicates one who is very passionate with a high sex drive.
Mole 25
You know your kids are in safe hands if you find this mole on a woman, as this is a woman who loves children. She will also have great affinity with them.
Mole 26
A woman with unstable characteristics will have this mole. She will also have a tendency to overspend.
Mole 27
Don’t confide in this woman because it is likely she cannot keep a secret. She does not mean any harm but she loves to talk… so beware.
Mole 28
A mole here suggests you should take care of your money, or you could find yourself losing some of your hard-earned cash.
Mole 29
This is a very happy lady who happens to be extremely loaded. This mole is a very reliable indicator of prosperity and wealth.
Mole 30
This is a very good mole which suggests a person with a nice disposition who treats everyone with respect and who in turn is well respected.
Mole 31
With a mole on your knee, you will need to work extremely hard to succeed in life.
Mole 32
A mole here indicates you are not a very ambitious person. Knowing this, perhaps it’s time to start setting goals in life.
Mole 33
This mole signifies a person who can be rather heartless.
Mole 34
You will find that your love life does not run smoothly for you if you find a mole on the top of your foot. But if it is red in colour, it means you will be successful in your love life with the big problem being that you are too flirtatious to get stuck in a monogamous relationship.
Mole 35
A mole at the nape of your neck is a good mole which indicates you will have everything you need to equip yourself with all the basic necessities of life. There is a likelihood that you will be rich and your life is not lacking for money.
Mole 36
Men who have a mole at the centre of their back will constantly be plagued by backache. Their life is one problem after another. In the old days, a mole like this would be cauterized and removed.
