Treatise on Physiognomy

...marked with a triangle trikona near the eyes, mouth, and other features. One born with arms like a thick branch X and a restless belly is considered harsh. || 24 ||

The following section details "Nakha Lakshana" or the characteristics of the nails.

Thus, in the matter of hands: those with nails that are white original: "shveta" and crooked are known to be of bad character duh-shila. Those with such poorly formed nails are said to be deprived of the enjoyments of desire and pleasure. || 25 ||

With crooked and cracked nails original: "sphutita", people are destined for poverty daridra. The nails reveal much; those with greenish or pale nails are known for their harshness. || 26 ||

...Through such auspicious nails, human beings in this world attain sovereignty and prosperity vaishvarya. || 27 ||

Nails that are elevated unnata lead to wealth and learning; if they are well-proportioned, it is a sign of good fortune. One whose nails are smooth and copper-colored original: "tamra" becomes a King bhupati literally "Lord of the Earth". || 28 ||

* Thus ends the characteristics of nails. Now, the characteristics of the neck greeva lakshana:

One whose neck is rounded and resembles a full water-pot kumbha should be known as a person filled with wealth and grain. || 29 ||

The necks of men are praised based on their form: one should avoid a neck that is excessively contracted, or one that is too long, or crooked, or one where the veins original: "shira" are prominently visible.

Thus ends the characteristics of the neck. Now regarding the shoulders like a bull vrisha-skandha and shoulders like an elephant gaja-skandha... X 8