Treatise on Physiognomy

...51. With semen that resembles honey, a man becomes beloved by women. If the semen has the appearance of the interior of a lotus original: "padma-garbha"; referring to a pinkish or yellowish-white hue, he becomes an owner of cattle. 52.

If it smells of lac a resinous secretion used for dye, he is of mixed character. If it possesses the scent of sandalwood malaya-gandha, he will be a thief. He is prone to vices if it smells of marrow, and if it smells of fish, he is distressed?. 53.

With semen smelling like the Karanja plant Millettia pinnata, known for its pungent oil, a man is considered base or lowly. With the scent of the Tagara plant Crepe jasmine or valerian, men become enjoyers of life and possess a golden complexion. If the semen resembles a lotus in color, he will undoubtedly become a king. With dark-colored semen, a man becomes a sensualist focused on bodily pleasures.

Characteristics of Sexual Potency

Rati-virya-lakshane This section describes the qualities of semen as they relate to a man's fortune and character.

For one whose semen is beautiful and thick original: "gravakra," likely a corruption for "ghrta-sadrsam" or similar, implying a butter-like consistency, he is celebrated as wealthy, an enjoyer of life, and possessor of the finest garments and a handsome form.

Whose semen resembles the [color of] a lotus leaf, O beautiful one The text addresses a female listener, likely Parvati or a generic "shobhite," a common literary device in Tantric or Shastra texts, many daughters are born to him and he is always accompanied by sorrow.

Whose body hair is like a man's This may refer to coarse hair on a woman or excessive hair inauspiciously placed on a man... he is constantly miserable in times of need and is undoubtedly devoid of wealth. (2)

Characteristics of Sexual Blood

Rati-rudhira-lakshane This section traditionally deals with the qualities of menstrual blood or the female equivalent of reproductive fluid in physiognomy.

A broad organ in a man is praised as auspicious. If it resembles the face of a lion...