Palmistry the mounts of the hand - a compilation for students (part ii)

PALMISTRY - THE MOUNTS OF THE HAND
A COMPILATION OF NOTES FOR STUDENTS (PART II)
THE MOUNTS OF THE HAND
A COMPILATION OF NOTES AS TAUGHT BY PROF. ANTHONY WRITER
FOR THE STUDENTS OF JYOTISHA BHARATI
BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN, KULAPATI MUNSHI MARG, MUMBAI
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THE MOUNTS ON THE PALM
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The Plain of Mars is formed by :
1. The Quadrangle - space between the Line of
Heart and the Line of Head
2. The Triangle - space between the Line of
Head, The Line of Life and the Line of Mercury.

I HAVE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT :
1) A LOT OF MATERIAL IN ALL THE 5 SECTIONS IS TAKEN FROM THE CLASS
NOTES OF THE LATE DR. RAMNIKLAL NAYAK WHO TAUGHT ME SCIENTIFIC
PALMISTRY. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE.
2) MANY OF THE HAND PRINTS ARE TAKEN FROM “GOD GIVEN GLYPHS” WRITTEN
GURU KNOWLEDGE OF BHRAMA'S LIGHT DESTROYS DARNESS
Prof. Chandulal Patel Prof. G opal D. Modi
Prof. G.B. Forbes Prof. D.V.Thakur Prof.Sharad C. Joshi
Mr. K.B.S . Mani M s. B arabara Pijan Lama
Ms. Jennifer Hirsch Johnny Fincham
Deep gratitude to and fond memories of the late Dr.Ramniklal Nayak,
Professor of Palmistry and Teletheraphy, and an Educationist, who
taught Palmistry and Teletheraphy at Jyotisha Bharati for many years.
Dr.Arnold Holtzman
ChirologistPDCChirologist
Prof. Jinabai Lad

BY JENNIFER HIRSCH, FOR WHICH MY STUDENT AND I ARE EVER GRATEFUL.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter Topic Page No.
I THE MOUNTS OF THE PALM 5
2 THE MOUNT OF JUPITER 15
3 THE MOUNT OF SATURN 31
4 THE MOUNT OF APOLLO 47
5 THE MOUNT OF MERCURY 62
6 THE MOUNT OF MARS 80
7 THE MOUNT OF LUNA 105
8 THE MOUNT OF VENUS 121
BIBLIOGRAPHY 131

MountofJupiter
ApexofJupiter
MountofSaturn
ApexofSaturn
MountofApollo
ApexofApollo
MountofMercuryApexofMercury

I THE MOUNT OF THE PALM
”THERE has never been conceived or made by man any
instrument,machine, or contrivance, capable of such a diversity
of usefulness as thehuman hand. Nothing has ever existed with
such infinite adaptability to various needs, or capable of being
trained to such degrees of dexterity and versatility. Nor is it
likely that as perfect a machine will ever be produced by human
skill, for the only thing the human hand cannot do is to create an
instrument as perfect as itself.”
William G. Benham
There are seven mounts:
1. The Mount of Jupiter below the index finger
2. The Mount of Saturn below the medius finger
3. The Mount of Apollo below the ring finger
4. The Mount of Mercury below the little finger
5. The Mount of Mars
a) the Lower Mars below the Head Line
b) the Upper Mars above the Head Line and below the
Mount of Mercury
6. The Mount of Venus (also known as the third phalange of the
thumb)
7. The Mount of Moon ( at the percussion of the hand and ending
at the wrist of the hand).

In Chapter V, “The Mounts – General” of Ilm Ul Kaff by M.M. Gaffar, he
states the following concerning the mounts :
1. They denote the tendencies and habits of the subject and fix their
quality and quantity.
2. They point out the factors which govern the subject and the end to
which they lead him in life.
3. The strength of any part of the hand depends upon and
corresponds to the condition and state of the dominating
mount/mounts.
4. Action and reaction of the various parts of the hand are either
supported or hindered by the ruling mounts.
5. Any sign, good or bad, in the hand is supported by the ruling
mounts.
6. The most powerful mount in the hand defines and fixes the
peculiar disease to which the individual is liable.
He goes further and tells us about the importance to be given while
studying the mounts, as follows:
1. The exact location of the mount; whether or not it occupies its private
site, overlaps the neighbouring mount, or it is deficient or lacking in
size.
2. Location of the apex of the mount. In order to ensure the proper
functioning of the mount, its apex must fall within its centre.
3. The shape or form of the mount: is it grown, overgrown, flat or
depressed?
4. To note whether any sign on the ruling mount/mounts has a sister or
similar sign on the main lines or other important parts of the hand.
5.To examine the auxiliary lines ascending or descending from the mounts
to the main lines or other important parts of the hand and vice-versa.

His tips to find the most powerful mount below the fingers:
1. The mounts of Jupiter, Saturn, Apollo and Mercury appear to be more
dominant/prominent that others.
2. In case there are two or more mounts of equal size and prominence, the
most powerful mount will have a single vertical line running from its
base towards the base of its finger.
3. The finger(s) of the powerful mount(s) will be taller, more straight and
erect than the other fingers.
4. The fingers of the weak mounts will be seen leaning upon those of the
strong mounts.
The most powerful mounts placed on the radial and ulnar sides of the hand:
1. The mount of Venus: appears prominent, elastic, clean and empty
of bad signs; both mounts of Saturn and Mars will be poor and
deficient.
2. The mount of Luna will look big and bulging, giving the ulnar
side of the hand a curved shape.
3. The mount of Upper Mars is seen big when the part if the hand
under the Mount of Mercury will protrude.
4. The mount of Lower Mars will be clearly seen high than both
mounts of Venus and Jupiter.
The four categories of the mounts as regards their power, influence and
functioning:
1. Good mounts which are usually clear and supported by many
good lines.
2. Bad or malevolent mounts which are overgrown, red in colour
and full of bad signs.
3. Deficient or poor mounts which are of bad influence though slow
in action.
4. Flat mounts which neither do good nor bad by themselves. They
may be used to strengthened or enfeeble the good or bad qualities
of character.

THE GOOD AND BAD QUALITIES OF THE MOUNTS
MOUNT GOOD QUALITIES BAD QUALITIES
Jupiter Religion, noble ambitions, dignity,
honour, sociability, authority, good life,
etc.
Impudence, debauchery,
vanity, tyranny, avarice, etc.
Saturn Endurance, solidity, hard study,
economy, determination, self
confidence, wisdom, sobriety, etc.
Mutiny, despondency, hatred,
envy, injury, magic, murder,
secrecy, etc.
Apollo Intelligence, brilliance, skills, idealist,
liberty, common sense, chastity, etc.
Vulgarity, folly, ignorance,
pretender, insanity,timidity,
stupidity, vainglory, etc.
Mercury Activity, fluency, order, business,
psychology, love of home, etc.
Robbers, swindlers,
pickpockets, card-sharpers,
gypsies, etc.
Mars Adventurers, qualified leaders,
soldiers, courageous, gallantry,
chivalry, good judgement, patience,
etc.
Recklessness, brutality,
threat, murder, despotism,
Talkativeness, gangsters,
racketeers.
Venus Inspires love, music, sympathy, taste,
elegance, smartness, sensitiveness, etc.
Adultery,envy,wickedness,
blind jealousy, hypocrisy, etc.
Moon Good imagination, religious nature,
chastity, changeability, etc.
lethargy, gluttony,
superstition, hallucination,
magic, madness, dullness,
cowardice, etc.

In Chapter XVIII. Mounts And Fingers - How To Judge Them, cheiro says:
“Of the seven Mounts in the hand, four are located at the bases of the
fingers, two along the side of the hand which has been called the
Percussion, and one at the base of the thumb, being, as before stated,
the third phalanx of that member. The Mount of Mars is divided into
the upper and lower Mounts, and the Plain of Mars. “
Palmists from ancient time, especially the Classical Palmist have
classified human beings into seven types. The following factors have been
taken into consider to identify the Mount type:
a) find out the strongest mount
b) a single and deep vertical line adds strength to the mount
c) if the finger of this Mount is long and well-developed, the subject
represents practically a pure specimen of this type of mount.
d) Hard consistency and pink/red colour shows strength of the Mount
e) A grille shows defects
f) Flabbiness and white colour shows weakness and lack of energy.
g) Apex of the Mount:
i) if it is nearer the top it elevates the qualities;
ii) if it is towards the base of the mount it pulls them down; if it is at
the center of the mount it shows that the mount is well- placed and
adds great strength to the mount;
h) If it is pulled towards another mount, it shows that the Mount to wards
which it leans is stronger and it gives up part of its type to the stronger
mount;
i) Look at both the hands while examining the mounts; for example, if a
hard mount is discovered in a left hand and a soft one in the
right hand, then the natural vigour of the mount has weakened.
j) So is the case of colour in both the hands.

Displacement of the Mounts: generally a mount is considered to be the extension of
the third phalange of the finger and hence it should be placed directly under the
finger it is said to belong.
If it leans be placed directly under the finger it is said to belong, then it loses its
qualities and adds strength to the mount it leans over Mounts revealing
illness:abnormal prominence or confused lines covering the mounts indicate illness.
Strength of the mounts: as single signs, or in combination with each other, the star,
triangle, circle, square, single vertical line, or trident strengthen the mounts.
Defects of the mounts: As single signs, or in combination with each other, the grille,
cross bars, cross, island, or dot indicate defects of the Mount, either of health or of
character, the main lines, chance lines colours, etc. will determine which.
A few variations will be there when a particular mount is studied; e.g. a cross
generally is bad –but a cross on the Mount of Jupiter is a good augury.
The leading qualities of a person will be indicated by the largest mount and will be
accompanied by the qualities of other well-developed mounts.
The mount should also be seen in relation to:
- a)Type of fingers
- b) The phalanges (order of the worlds)
- c)Finger tips
- d) Colour
- e) Nails
- f) Hair
- g)Texture
- h)The thumb is the most important factor – a strong and well
balanced thumb could lead a man to the road of success.

Some important factors to be noted in this context
a) Apex of the Mount should be centrally located.
b) Prominent pads or bulging mounts identify themselves as the leading mounts.
c) The centrally located mount adds to the strength of the mount.
d) A well-cut, vertical line on the mount is an evidence of strength.
e) A hard mount as compared to the flabby or soft mount is a primary mount.
f) Elastic or hard consistency adds to the strength of the mount.
g) When the finger of the mount is appreciably longer than its normal development,
it will strengthen the mount.
Strength of the Mount and tips:
a) Spatulate- stronger than any other tip.
b) Square – next in strength
c) Comical and pointed-least strong
d) Knotty finger a serious aspect to the Mounts.
Location of the apex of the mount :The centre of a little triangle formed by the
capillaries of the skin, is the exact center of the Mount and it does not matter if this
apex is not on the most prominent or fleshy point of the Mount. The center of the
capillary triangle is the apex.

FULL AND DEVELOPED MOUNTS
Mounts forming
little hills & are
prominent –
Are considered
strong.

Normally, depleted or deficient mounts are
considered ordinary, showing little ambiton,
a lot of hardships, hindrances and very little
reward.
DEFICIENT
MOUNTS

INDIAN PALISTRY - THE MOUNTS OF THE HAND
1. Guru Parvat – The Mount of Jupiter: Underneath Index finger -
Represents father, leadership, morality, spirituality, self-respect, and
Ambition.
2. Sani Parvat - Matru Sthan - Motherthe Mount of Saturn: Underneath
Middle finger-Represents mother, poverty, fate, age, problems, service,
and fame.
3.Surya parvat – Vidya Sthana Mount of Sun - Underneath Ring finger -
Represents education and fame.
4.Budh parvat - Jaya Sthana – Wife :Mount of Mercury - Underneath
Little finger -Represents business, marriage, and speech
5. Mangal parvat (Upper, negative, Ist & Lower, postive, IInd) - Mount
of Mars - Upper mars- Dharma Sthana – Religion :Middle of Mount of
Mercury & mount of moon- Represents religion. Lower mars – Shathru
SthanaMiddle of Mount of Jupiter & Mount of Venus – Represents
enemy. Overall Mount of Mars - Represent
courage, blodness, anger, danger.
6. Shukar parvat (Upper, Ist & Lower, IInd)- Mount of Venus - The
area covered by Life line - Upper Venus – Bhatru Sthana - The attached
area with thumb - Represent siblings. Lower Venus - Bandhu Stana:
Next to the Upper Venus closer to the Mount of moon - Represents
relatives, friends. Overall Mount of Venus - Represent sex, love,
partner, luxury, family, vehicle, Land.
7. Chandra parvat (Upper, Middle, Lower) - Mount of Moon – Kalpana
Sthana : Mount of Upper Moon - Underneath Upper Mars. Mount of
Middle Moon - Underneath Upper Moon. Mount of Lower Moon -
Underneath Middle Moon. Overall Mount of Moon – Represents
imagination, plan, water, Partner.
8. Ketu - Middle of Lower Mount of moon and Lower Venus -
Represents water, travel, mercy.
9. Rahu -Between Upper and Lower Mount of Mars - Wealth, fame,
fate, problems, quarrel, deception, fraud.
Encyclopaedia of Palm and Palm Reading by M. Katakkar
Source: http://indianpalmreading.blogspot.com.

II THE MOUNT OF JUPITER
Persons having prominent mount of Jupiter are leaders and achievers and have
high standards of of achievement, honesty and nobility.
If the Mount of Jupiter is well developed, then the best of these virtues like honesty,
just, optimistic and sociable qualities will be shown by the person concerned.
If over-developed, and especially if the forefinger is longer than the sun finger, then
the attitude is probably arrogant and proud.
If deficient, that is the mount is not a mount at all but simply flat, then the person
lacks confidence and enthusiasm, no straying power.
The Jupiterian with a well- developed mount makes a good partner, is generous
with a n optimistic disposition and can be trusted upon to see a task through
while having much faith and confidence in providence and himself.
The deficient mount needs a partner who can encourage and give support,
or else little will be achieved owing to lack of ebullience.

The Mount Of Jupiter And Its Meaning, from the book "Palmistry ForAll", by
Cheiro:
THE Mount of Jupiter is found at the base of the first finger. When large, it shows
desire to dominate, to rule and command others, to lead and organise, and to carry
out some distinct object. But these good qualities will only be employed if the Line
of Head is clear and long. When this line is poor and badly formed, then a large
Mount of Jupiter gives pride, excess of vanity, a self-confident and a self-
opinionated person. But on what is known as a good well-marked hand, there is no
Mount more excellent and no surer indication of success from sheer strength of
character and purpose.
They concentrate all their attention on whatever they may be doing at the moment
and see no way but their own, especially if they feel the least opposition to their
plans. They are, however, honourable and high principled in almost all they
undertake and respond to any trust or confidence placed in them. They are usually
extremely truthful and bitterly resent any attempt at deception, and do not hesitate
to unmask any effort to deceive others, even when such an action on their part may
ruin their own plans.
They have great enterprise in business and all matters requiring organisation, and
easily become the heads of businesses, or hold responsible positions in government
offices or under the government. They rarely become politicians, for the simple
reason that they cannot bear to bend to any party plans or schemes. They are
perhaps the most independent of all types in choosing their own careers. Because
their father may have happened to be a clergyman will be no reason for them to
follow his example or even hold the same views on religion. They seem to possess a
kind of natural understanding of things and easily acquire all sorts of knowledge
about a large variety of things, especially the history of countries, races, peoples,
geographical, botanical, and geological researches.

In Chapter XIX of the Laws of Scientific Hand Reading, Wulliam G. Benham
states: "As single signs, or in combination with each other, the star, triangle, circle,
square, single vertical line or trident, strengthen a mount." "As single signs, or in
combination with each other the grille, cross bar, island, or dot indicate defects of
the Mount, either of health or of character, the lines, colour, etc. will determine
which."
True Jupiterians are leaders in our society in political, economic as well as religious
fields. The Mount of Jupiter indicates of our being able to eventually return to our
divine origin, by overcoming the meaner side of our nature.
As the Mount of Jupiter is identified by
the Mount of Jupiter and also the finger
of Jupiter, the length of this finger is
important:
a) If the length of the finger of Jupiter
touches the middle portion of the finger
of Saturn, then its length is normal or
well-developed, and people develop a
healthy form of ambition. They are in
an excellent position to lead and teach
others, have great interest in culture
and possess a religious or spiritual
streak. As Jupiter is bound to the
frontal lobe of our brain, it gives us a
capacity for abstract thinking.
Key words: Leadership, Compassion,
Joviality.

b) If the finger of Jupiter is short (below the middle portion of the first phalanx of
the finger of Saturn), then it is said to be underdeveloped or short.
The feeling of insecurity and failure in life looms large along with inferiority
complex. Such a feeling leads to lying and fear of taking a decision and a lack of
sense of direction. This finally is an obstruction to achievement.
Key words: procrastination, fear of failure, lack of self-confidence.
c) If the tip of the first phalange of the finger of Jupiter is above the middle portion
of the finger of Saturn, then it is termed long or overdeveloped. People with such a
finger possess a super-ego, making them taskmasters, both for themselves and
others. They impose doctrines, are too individualistic and clever manipulators.
Key words: egoism, arrogance, fanaticism.
A TRUE JUPITERIAN:
- has a full and strong mount of Jupiter
- Apex centrally located
- finger of Jupiter Long and strong
- colour of the hand: pink or red
1. Description of a Jupiterian
a) Medium height
b) Strongly built: fleshy and crapulous body
c) The flesh is solid – not mere fat or spongy
d) Large bones enough to support his weight
e) Skin: fine in texture, clear, smooth, pink in colour and healthy looking
f) Large and expressive eyes, bespeaking honesty and a kindly spirit
g) Round cheeks, long and firm chin with a dimple at the point
h) Back and shoulders are fleshy and squarely set
‐‐‐‐i) Well developed chest
j) Considerable hair on the body
k) Has large lungs which are bellows from which is forced a rich and
commanding voice that can influence a multitude
l) Legs and feet: shapely and strong and firm with a stately and dignified
walk.

B QUALITIES
- Strong and Robust manhood proves attractive and confidence in his
strength moves men to desire and alliance with them.
- LEADERSHIP IS ALWAYS THE UPPERMOST IN HIS MIND.
- He is generous and charitable
- Eminently just
- Supports fairness and business honesty
- Attracts opposite sex as he is dashing, gallant courteous
- He is extravagant because power and rule means more than money.
- Inherently Religious: with an embodying belief in, and reverence for some
Omnipotent Power which is good and kind.
- Fond of show, ceremony, method, pageantry and observance of form.
- Upholder of Law & Order.
- Loves and encourages peace
- The Jupiterian PREFERS TO SATISFY THE CLAMOUR OF THE
POPULACE rather than achieve military supremacy.
- Aristocratic and conservative
- Believes in ancient lineage and manifestation of destiny
- Believes in right and independence.
- Being a general favorite due to attractive and desirable qualities,
he/she is lucky to be pushed forward into successful careers.
- Being the Embodiment of Ambition, he is the moving force in
Human Success.
- He is a proud person.
Summary of predominant characteristics:
• LEADERSHIP
• AMBITION
• RELIGION
• HONOUR
• PRIDE
• DIGNITY
• INTENSE LOVE OF NATURE

C MARRIAGE
As he wants a helpmate to shine before the world, his ambition is not mostly
fulfilled. Hence he feels deceived and the result is an unhappy marriage.
D HEALTH
He is a great eater; a sensualist; eating highly seasoned and strong foods; addiction
to wine and tobacco and hence be injures his digestion. Peculiar health dangers:
stomach disorders, indigestion, vertigo, apoplexy, gout, etc.
V THE APEX ON THE MOUNT OF JUPITER
THE APEX ON THE MOUNT OF JUPITER
The apex on the mount of Jupiter
Right hand
The apex on the mount of Jupiter
Left hand

1. If the apex of the mount is in the center, then the qualities are evenly
distributed.
2. If leaning towards Saturn: Sobriety, Sadness & Wisdom of Saturn will hold
down the Jupiterian ambition and make it safer and make him a realistic by
also seeing the darker side of the issue
3. If the apex is opposite the Mount of Saturn or the outer edge; the qualities of
Jupiter will be directed for purely selfish reasons and personal advancement.
4. If the apex is near the heart line, and ambition and pride will be for the loved
ones.
5. If the apex is near the headline, the ambition will be for intellectual
success.
F THE PLANE OF OPERATION WITH RELATION TO THE
PHALANGES
It is seen from the pronounced order of the world or phalanx
1) 1st. PHALANX: THE MENTAL WORLD:
- For a distinction in literary career
- An author who writes about great leaders, politicians and generals
2) 2nd. PHALANX: THE MIDDLE OR PRACTICAL WORLD:
– Will lead in business and affairs of commercial world. 3rd. PHALANX
3)(LOWER WORLD): a sensual type leading to bad result.
THEIR CONBINATIONS:
BEST: Upper two worlds
NEXT: The lower two
If the PRACTICAL world is left out- we will have a sensual dreamer with the
combination of the first and the third phalanges.

G The finger of Jupiter in relation to the finger of Saturn
If the finger of Jupiter is:
1) Up to the first phalange of Saturn: the desire for leadership will not be excessive
2) As long as the finger of Saturn- the desire for power is great
3) Longer than the finger of Saturn: absolute tyrant
4) Is shorter than the first joint of Saturn, even though the Mount of Jupiter is
strong: will lack the ability to lead.
5) A crooked finger of Jupiter adds shrewdness to the Jupiterian qualities and there
will be systematic planning in all his moves.
H Readings of the Mounts of Jupiter in relation with fingers on a fairly good hand
Type of finger Normal Mount Mount in Excess Absence/flat mount
Pointed Highly Religious Superstition Absence of Veneration
Conic Lofty Pride Artistic Conceit No respect for others
Square Pride in every life Vanity Absence of self respect
Spatulate Pride in great
enterprise
Boasting Vulgarity
IX OTHER FACTORS:
1) Texture of the skin- to determine coarse or refined qualities
2) Consistency of the hand- to see if there is energy to back the qualities
a) Elasticity helps to carry Ambition forward.
b) Stiffness–a hard and unyielding mind hampers ambition
3) Colour of the Hand
a) WHITE: cold, selfish, less magnetic power to attract followers
b) PINK: normal flow of life renewing current – normal health and temperament:
admired by enemies, loved by friends, idol of the masses
c) RED: excessive strength, adding intensity to a strong character, making it
dangerous to health by overeating, dyspepsia, apoplexy. He becomes tyrannical and
despotic in character too.
d)YELLOW: found in cases of Jupiter- Saturn or Jupiter- Mercury combinations.
Otherwise a Jupiterian is seldom troubled by the liver.
e) BLUE: caused due top congestion- due to excessive action of the heart leading to
its weakness.

I Tips in relation to the phalanxes of Jupiter
1.) First Phalange:
LONG: mental world rules and intuition and religion is strong.
CONIC TYPE: great reverence and idealism in his belief, his religion will be and
inspiration and he is strong and high- minded person
SQUARE TYPE: shows common sense, reason, is practical and religious and
religion is plainer and simple in form.
SPATULATE: has original views and follows no creed. An excessively spatulate tip
shows a domineering spirit in every walk of life.
2.) Second Phalange: Practical affairs occupy the mind and ways of moneymaking
are sought in which he leads.
a) CONIC: fires the mind with new ideas and inspiration artistic achievement.
b) SQUARE: practical in business
c)SPATUALTE: active, ambitious and original subject forcing his way into the
world.
3.) Third Phalange: It shows the baser world.
a) If in Excessive Length over the other two phalanges: then
the Desire to rules is sordid and method is coarse and not refined.
b) Long but not thick: Lends support to the worlds.
c) Long and thick: Jupiterian Sensualist and Gluttony - menace to heath, ambitions
and success.
d) Thick and long with red colour: gluttony increases and apoplexy is doubly
certain.
e) Long & Waist like: ill contend for higher ideals
f) White colour: reduces the danger of thick third phalange.
J THE THUMB:
NO MATTER HOW STRONG THE JUPITERIAN IS, A GOOD
THUMB IS NECESSARY TO MAKE HIM A SUCCESSFUL LEADER.

K Mixed Jupiterian Qualities - Secondary mount counts:
When blended with other Mounts types, i.e. when there is a strong Mount of
Jupiter and other mounts are also strong, then at the initial stage there could be it
of confusion. In this case the Mount of Jupiter, being the strongest will be
supported by the mount, which is the next, i.e. secondary mount. The secondary
mount will support the leading mount.
E.g. if the Mount of Jupiter is the strongest and the Mount of Venus the next, he
will e a Jupiterian - Venusians, with all the qualities of
JUPITER: i.e. Ambition; Leadership, Religion, etc. he will also have the Venusians
qualities of Love, Grace, Sympathy, etc Then also note the world that rules the
finger of the Secondary Mount: i.e. mental strength, business qualities or the baser
element.
Good Jupiter and Good Saturn: Are of recognizable manners and temperaments.
PATIENCE AND PERSEVERANCE of good Saturn will check Jupiter's
IMPULSIVENESS. The subject will study his problems, probe through depths and
infer results Saturn's innate endowment of economy checks Jupiter's expenses.
Jupiter's love of pleasures and amusements will be checked by Saturn. Greatest
ability and perseverance is displayed in the pursuit of worthy objects and studies
which bring solid reputation and fame. These good mounts give tremendous energy
and mental power to have an important effect upon human destiny.
Good Jupiter and bad Saturn: Irritating temperament; uneven balance of
character; at times sad and spiritless, Jupiter's ambitions and high posts will be
spoilt by the wickedness of Saturn. His spirit will be damp, creating obstacles and
difficulties, thereby impeding his progress. The love and meanness of good Jupiter
will be replaced by negligence and indifference.
Bad Jupiter & Bad Saturn :These combined bad mounts create a desperate
vagabond injuring himself and everyone due to his failure in life. Jupiter being
hopeless of success, resorts to witchcraft (magic and other supernatural fallacies) of
an excessive superstitious Saturn to realise his imaginary aims. Bad Saturn's
revolutionist nature and bad Jupiter's cowardly nature combine to create a
mutineer, who never enforces his threats. Bad Jupiter's debaucherous nature and
bad Saturn's niggardly and avaricious nature will make the subject seek
pleasure at cheap dirty places.

Men of these type get in touch with greatest number of women, especially widows
in order to rob them of money and property. They talk and drink much and give
alluring promises. Through cheating and cunning they find access to deserted
women's hearts, fleece them and mysteriously escape.
Good Jupiter and Good Apollo: The most favourable sign for success. Both the
mounts are good and fingers of equal length, erect and straight, line of Apollo is
deep, strong and long. Line of Mentality is long, straight and separating from the
line of Vitality, at the beginning. Line of Fate is clear, strong and ending on the
Mount of Saturn. Line of Heart clear, deep, ending on the Mount of Jupiter with
two or more branches. HAPPY FAVOURITES of FATE-get things with greatest
ease. Endowed with ample talents, success, fame and wealth, clear mind, brisk
intelligence, wait for proper opportunity to achieve their aim.
Good Apollo - JUST & FAIR Good Jupiter - ADHERENT TO LAW
AND DUTY.CREATE GOOD MANAGERS AND ADMINISTRATORS WHO
JUDGE PEOPLE OWING TO THEIR MERITS AND TALENTS. Great love and
appreciation of pleasure and hilarity where beautiful women are abundant.
Because of repeated love affairs, he has serious troubles at home. His married life is
not a happy one.
Good Jupiter & bad Apollo: Loses much money through gambling and speculation.
Bad Apollo makes the good Jupiter accept bribes to cover his expenses. The good
Jupiter develops a disgusting vanity and self deceit; is impulsive, short-sighted and
a bundle of mistakes. He thinks bad of his comrades, creates around him a host of
enemies who undermine his career.
Bad Jupiter and bad Apollo: They make a very unpromising beginning of life..
ignorant and pretender; neglects studies and grows up mentally and physically a
coward...venomous at heart.....preys upon the weak and helpless; a first-rate
slanderer and backbiter; takes part in mischief provided he is well prepared in
advance. Hardships, obstacles and adversities are thrown along his path in life,
he finds relief in indulging in drinking poor liquors until he is rendered an actual
beggar.

Good Jupiter and Good Mercury: Intelligent and attentive observers, gifted with
fluency, oratory and first rate administrative and business capacity. The good
Mercury Jupiter is the MOST FINISHED SPEAKER of all men, using elegant
formulas and rosy phrases. SUCCESSFUL DIPLOMATS and SKILFUL
BUSINESSMEN, endowed with sagacious industrial and commercial talents,
financial managers, legislators interested in laying down practical laws and
doctrines; reformers, magnificent lawyers, designers, judges, philosophers,
statesmen with good natures.
Good Jupiter and bad Mercury: Influence of bad Mercury makes the good Jupiter
a cajoling, insinuating creature equipped with seductive and violating nature whose
aims are released through cheating and infamy. Every method becomes lawful so
far as it suits his ends.
Low-minded businessmen indulge in transactions and deeds concealing ambiguous
clauses which enables him to put his customers at his mercy. His vile nature does
not deter him from plotting against his relatives. Attacks his rivals from all sides
using every method to ensure their defeat. He creates a foul atmosphere amidst
them and then destroys everyone of them separately at ease. His inexhaustible
cunningness is displayed in love affairs; where he assumes a role of an affectionate
lover till he conquers the female heart. Then he shows his true colours acting
against humanity and honour.
Bad Jupiter and Bad Mercury: Enemy of religions and ethics Ignorant, foolish and
blockhead-seeks troubles everywhere. From childhood he shows lack of
commonsense and displays a striking talent for bullheadedness and disobedience.
Robs family belongings, especially utensils and other small materials. Interferes
with others affairs in a rude and impatient way that brings him blame and sorrow.
Fond of nocturnal meetings where disgraceful plots are hatched.

Good Jupiter and Good Mars: Ambitious man seeking FORTUNE AND FAME
through military deeds. Qualified generals displaying a spirit of enterprise and
courage. Once provoked, they fight till complete victory is won. Endowed with
PHYSICALAND MENTAL POWER: they never confess defeat or failure. Failure
will evoke his best talents and powers and let him renew his efforts. Never hesitates
to shoulder every responsibility at the most critical moments. He defends his men
to the best of his ability and gets them out of trouble as soon as possible. Proud of
his struggles and merits. Gives his full heart in love affairs and will never mix love
with duty.
Good Jupiter and bad Mars: Good Jupiter goes the wrong way easily. Justice and
benevolence of Jupiter will be developed into partiality and antipathy, especially
against relatives and the poor. Eg: GUARDIANS OF POOR HELPLESS
ORPHANS USURP THEIR MONEY AND BY USING FOUL and ambiguous
means and then spend the money in bad vicious appetites. Treat women rudely.
Acquainted with bad women or misguided husbands or wives in order to skin them
by scandalous threats. Scandal mongers and slanderers who write anonymous
letters to husbands and parents defaming their wives and daughters.
Bad Jupiter and Bad Mars: Famous for their despotic demeanours in strangling
liberties and checking freedom. Void of consciousness and morality. They make the
worst husbands and parents... find sadistic pleasures in torturing their wives,
beating children or quarreling with friends and neighbours. Instigate their children
to rob and induce their wives and daughters to go the wrong way. on refusing to
comply with their wishes they will be flogged till they subdue to his wishes.
Seducers, white slave dealers, love brokers, sadists and other degraded creatures.
No law or punishment can stop them. The only punishment of death can let them
forsake their infamous ways. Worst foul drunkards. Deeds of violence are
committed in a treacherous and surprising way. Rivals in fights and crimes, as well
as accomplices in murder and robbery; ready to betray or kill each other at the
slightest provocation.

Good Moon and Good Jupiter:
Spendthrift sensitiveness, high morality and wholesome pure imagination. A
religious person strictly adhering to tenets and precepts. Commits or undertakes
any action that only coincides with his religious teachings. Good Moon being lazy
and hating struggle makes the good Jupiter a contented man satisfied with
moderate success. Instead of leisure time in fun, he occupies his time in aesthetic
recreation.
Good Jupiter and Bad Luna: Ambitions and aims are checked by imaginary fears
and illusions of a bad Moon. Misses great chances in life due to fear, hesitation and
lack of determination. Fear of domestic animals, especially dogs. Afraid of
darkness; will not sleep in the dark even with other people. Always grumbling and
complaining.
Bad Jupiter and Bad Luna: Timid, loose and a person lacking self respect. Tries to
look pious to gain others' trust and confidence. Under false piety he commits the
most villainous actions. Drinks liquors at secret hidden places, very often leading to
alcoholic insanity.
Good Jupiter and good Venus: Most charming and attractive character. Famed for
noble simplicity, dignity, perfect love and fidelity. Being true-hearted they can read
other's mind easily. Always ready to help but will not help those that cheat him. A
good word or gentle smile wins his side. Entertains guests and insists on drinking to
the health of everyone present.
Good Jupiter and bad Venus: Bad Venus makes good Jupiter lazy, effeminate and
soon gets angry for trifles. Owing to misconduct and violation, his talents and
ability are disregarded. Contended with oral promises. Once his anger is excited he
uses every foul weapon to attack his opponent.
Bad Jupiter and bad Venus: Are always hungry and ready to eat anything. If he
does not eat, he is ready to talk rubbish. Mean and parasitic nature. Grilles on the
Mount of Jupiter and islands on an overgrown Mount of Venus - they crave for any
reputation, especially of bad nature. They sacrifice honour, wealth and health for
any vital vice, especially narcotic drugs.

They are born gamblers. Mistresses and kept woman of high officials and
statesmen; cheat their lovers and coax and influence them to commit infamous
deeds. They feel proud when people praise and talk about their insinuating deeds.
They squander their lovers' money by purchasing every valuable article their eyes
settle upon. They choose their lovers among young foolish and wealthy men to
ensure a luxurious life and satisfy their inhumane appetites. On getting old they
accumulate a great fortune which they spend upon debauchees whom they pick
from the most violent rascals.
L A positive menace to the Jupiterian: The drink habit and temptations to
indulge their spirits for stimulants is a great danger to the Jupiterian. A Life line
showing great vigour of constitution by its depth and colour and if the nails are red,
then during the periods of disappointment, wounded vanity etc the Jupiter takes to
drinks and drowns his sorrows in the “flowing bowl.
M The Combination of Jupiterian Mount with Secondary type:
Secondary Mount Good mount & indications Bad mount & indications
Saturn Excellent luck ahead Tendency to suicide
Apollo Fame and fortune Insufferable conceit
Mercury Love and success in science & business A deceiver & their thorough
love of show
Lower Mars Bravery, success as a commander A cruel despot
Upper Mars Resignation at its best Cowardice when threatened
with loss of position
Luna Imagination governed
with sober pride
The monomania of titles,
honors, etc.
Venus Pure, respectable and
respected love
Virtue succumbing to the
temptation of vanity

N Lines and signs on the mount of Jupiter in lines and signs on the mount
of Jupiter:
A strong, red line on the mount separating the first and second fingers:
weakness of the Intestine
A single verticals line (Not a cut): Success.
A line cross a branch of the Line of Heart: misfortune through love.
A succession of short lines arranged ladder-like: poor life, suffering from repeated
loss.
Many confused lines: unlucky efforts towards success
A sprig: apoplexy
A spot: loss of fortune and reputation
A cross: a happy union
A cross and a star: most brilliant union (love and position combined)
A Square: sober sense guiding one’s ambition preservation from social failures
capacity to command.
A circle: Success
A triangle: diplomatic cleverness; an astute politician
A grille: domineering spirit, exaggerated vanity, loose morals, and superstition.
An island – ambitious plans ruined due to betrayals or mad actions of
friends and relatives.
The sign of Jupiter: increase the intensity of the good qualities of the mount.
The sign of Saturn: cautions, love of occult sciences
The sign of the Sun: eloquence and love of fine arts
The sign of mercury: administrative ability, statesmanship
The sign of the moon: ambition led astray by imagination
The sign of Mars: the military commander’s genius
The sign Venus: dignified, deep and constant love
The ring of Solomon: a semi-circle around the Mount of Jupiter – gives
power of occultism to possessor. In a material hand it shows common –
sense and good judgment in worldly affairs.
Diksha Rekha: a horizontal line on the base of the finger of Jupiter: the person
may renounce the world or may not marry.

II THE MOUNT OF SATURN
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In Chapter XI of the Laws of Scientific Hand Reading, William G. Benham states:
"As single signs or in combination, the triangle, circle, trident, single vertical line,
or square increases the strength of the Mount. The crossbars, grille, cross or island
indicate defects of the mount, either of health or character; nails, colour, etc., will
determine which." A saturnine is identified by the Mount of Saturn and the finger
of Saturn:
a) Well-developed finger of Saturn: the middle portion of the finger of Saturn is in
line with the tips of the first phalanges of the fingers of Jupiter and Apollo.
Key words: Balance, Wisdom, Loneliness..
They are contemplative and analyze love rather than get involved in it. They prefer
the solitude of their study than to the companionship of others. They analyze things
through a step-by-step analysis and proof. They approach life in a sombre and
melancholic manner.
b) Underdeveloped finger of Saturn: The tip of the first phalange of the finger of
Saturn is equal to the tips of the fingers of Jupiter and Apollo, or even below them.
Key words: Pessimism, Cynicism, Moodiness.
They behave in an unbalanced manner. Their lack of inner-harmony makes them
liable to moodiness. They lose their ability to go through life in their own steam and
become resentful as they have to depend upon others.
c) Over-developed finger of Saturn: the middle portion of the first phalanx of the
finger of Saturn is above the tips of the first phalanges of the fingers of Jupiter and
Apollo, or even higher.
Key words: Miserliness, urge to destroy, cupidity.
They withdraw into themselves, live with feelings of hate which are directed
towards the destruction of people and institutions. They are haters of mankind and
have master plans to execute all types of criminal and anti-social activities by
inciting others.

A. A highly developed Mount of Saturn is a rarity. In the greatest number of
hands there is rather a depression. The higher the Mount of Saturn is developed,
the larger and longer (squarer the tip) the finger, the more pronounced is the type
of the subject. A long finger of Saturn (though the Mount of Saturn may not be
prominent) and the lines upon it shows that it is more than ordinary development.
THE APEX ON THE MOUNT OF SATURN
CENTRALLY LOCATED
THE APEX OF SATURN TOWARDS APOLLO

B. WHO IS A SATURNINE?
1) The apex of the Mount of Saturn is Central and apice of the other Mounts all
lean towards it.
2) A more pronounced and common identification: if the finger of Saturn stands
upright with other fingers drawn towards it: this is much more common than the
high mount. The apices of other mounts leaning toward Saturn headline deflected
towards Saturn and the finger of Saturn also being high set. Another name for
Saturn is Chronos, or Old Father Time. Saturn is a teacher and often teaches us
many hard lessons; therefore, it is always said to give seriousness to the nature. It is
also situated at a point where the meeting of the conscious and unconscious lies in
the hand. It is therefore concerned with balance and adjustment. On the whole it
refers to our attitude to our responsibilities, to occult studies and on a lower level to
the material factors in our world. The Saturnine often has a musical ability or
keenly appreciates good music. They can also be seekers after wisdom. If the
Mount of Saturn is well developed, you have a serious personality who is concerned
with seeking wisdom. If not a ‘loner’, he has some need seclusion from time to time.
He also possesses a well-developed sense of responsibility.
Many Saturnine do not marry, preferring a solitary life, and really they are not
very attractive with their rather mean habits, their duty-first stuff and their wet
blanket attitude.
Good side: responsible, reliable and save money-however, they may have to be dead
before you get your hands on it.
The Mount Of Saturn And Its Meaning, Chapter VIII, Cheiro's Palmistry
for All.:“THE Mount of Saturn is found at the base of the second finger. Its chief
characteristics are love of solitude, prudence, quiet determination, the study of
serious sombre things, the belief in fatalism and in the ultimate destiny of all things.

According to Dr. M. Kattakar says the following concerning the Mount of Saturn:
i) A normal development of the mount of Saturn shows suspicion, conservatism,
prudence and caution. The Saturnian becomes a scholarly person in profound
subjects as science, mathematics, astronomy, astrology and mysticism.
ii) Excessive development shows morbidness, melancholy, pessimism and
miserly nature. Love of solitude and seclusion to excess leads to dislike and hatred
for society and human beings, selfishness and covetous nature.
There is an exaggeration of it denotes all exaggeration of all the qualities it
represents. They have peculiar ideas of love and duty. They have a deeply
devotional nature, even when appearing not to be religious, and they make every
effort to do good, especially to the masses, even when there may be no likelihood of
their getting recognition or reward for their efforts. Such people as a rule feel the
responsibilities of life too heavily and in consequence often become despondent and
gloomy or retire into their own shell.
iii) As Saturn is known as the “balance Wheel”, the absence or depletion of this
mount shows incompatibility in the balance of his personality.
C. DESCRIPTION OF A SATURNINE
* He is the tallest of the types (7 types).
* His finger is the longest on the hand.
* He is gaunt, thin and pale.
* His skin is yellow, rough, dry and wrinkled.
* He is purely bilious type.
* He has long face, high and prominent cheekbones, cheeks sunken.
* Deep set eyes with sad and subdued expression and while of his eyes
showing yellow colour.
* Large eyes, long nose, which is straight and thin.
* Teeth and gums are not healthy.
* Lean and long neck and the Adam’s apple are evident.
* Thin chest, lungs cramped, rather harsh and unpleasant voice.
* His high shoulders have a decided droop, long arms hanging aimlessly at the side.
* Gait representing a gloomy, miserable and bilious person.
• Overall impression: a person lacking nourishment and healthy blood supply.

D. QUALITIES OF A SATURNINE
1. Tendency to withdraw from Society.
2. Prefers the country to city.
3. Chooses agricultural pursuits, chemistry and other laboratory pursuits.
4. Loves solitude this attracts him to farm life.
5. His penchant for earthy things makes a horticulturists, market gardener, florist
or botanist.
6. Love for digging and exploring the earth has led him to discover oil wells and
mines of coal or minerals.
7. Hence Saturnine are considered lucky and known as children of fate.
8. Loves occult studies and is extremely superstitious.
9. Successful in physics, chemistry, higher mathematics and medicines.
11 Known to be a student (for while others are having a gay time) the
Saturnine is engrossed in studies, secluded from society, surrounded by books
retorts and figures, working out difficult problems.
11.His watchwords: PRUDENCE and CAUTION
12.Suspicion of both fidelity and honesty of his fellows and he does not go into
business enterprises with them.
13.Prefers less risky deals like real estate, farms and buildings and would hesitate
to invest in stocks, bonds or mercantile enterprises.
14.Like soberness
15.Grey, black or brown will be apt to predominate in his apparel.
16.Normal physical state, not amorous, repels the opposite sex.
17. A patient and also an in defeat able worker.
18.Loves and composes music which has a tinge of sadness; a fine performer.
19.Favorite pictures: landscape, natural scenery, flowers and products of field and
forest.
20.Writers about history, treatises on scientific and occult subjects, chemistry and
agriculture, ghost stories.
21.Seeks amusements in books and studies
22.He is independent and dislikes restraints.
23. As he withdraws from his fellows, knowing his ungainliness, he is jealous and
hates others (hater of mankind).
24.A Saturnine is known as “Balance-Wheel”: absence of this quality makes a
person with unbalanced character.

25.Excess of Saturnine quality makes a person morbid, melancholic, gloomy,
pessimistic and stingy.
26.Bad type of Saturnine: excessively grilled or crossed developed development of
the Mount, bad Heart line, Crooked and gnarled fingers and a hard hand.
27.He lacks veneration and is a born doubter.
E. HEALTH
1. A bilious type with a structural disease of the liver.
2. Has bile poison in his blood- and this makes him yellow and this colour tinges his
nails, palms, lines and mounts.
3. Bile in his blood creates intense nervousness leading to paralytic attacks on his
lower limbs.
4. Rheumatism, hemorrhoid and varicose veins are other troubles.
5. Has delicate teeth, ear and nose problem.
F. SKIN
1. Fine and medium texture skin is the best.
2. Coarse texture emphasize the hatred for mankind, incites riots and
rebels against restraints
G. THE FLEXIBILITY OF THE HAND
1. Flexible hand shows an elastic mind, not readily yielding to gloom
and despondency and there are chances that he may enjoy the
society of his fellows.
2. Stiff hand shows an unyielding mind, a man, unenlightened, selfish
exhibition of bad qualities and tendencies.
H. CONSISTENCY OF THE HAND
1. Flabby hand made unless due to laziness and will be morbid and from this class
of Saturnine come the anarchists.
2. Soft hands: not so lazy and have high ideals.
3. Hands with elastic consistency: best type, has proper amount of
energy, keeps the liver more active has elastic qualities of the mind and method and
intelligent energy.
4. Hard hand: pushes the unpleasant views to excess, opposes progress and
invention, has a narrow, stingy, ignorant and superstitious nature.

I. COLOUR
1. Yellow: excess of bile, leading to gloom, melancholy, distorted views,
rancor, irritability, intense nervousness and even timidity.
2. White: a cold subject, repellent and unattractive, moves away from
society and is shunned by others. He is a picture of misery and fails
in anything that needs contacts.
3. Pink: shows a healthy and cheerful Saturnine and sees hope in all
things.
4. Red: shows increased ardour, indicating better health and strength;
reduces gloom and brightens the subject.
5. Blue: liability to hemorrhoid and varicose veins and heart disease. A
grill on the mount of Saturn or blue colour with cross bars on the
Mount indicates piles.
J. NAILS
1. Short, critical nails: mean, critical qualities added to the
disagreeable type of Saturn. Even a good Saturnine will be cranky
and pronounced in views.
2. Broad nails: gives better health and better temper.
3. Narrow nails: delicate constitution.
4. Fluted and brittle nails: are common of this type and they indicate
nervousness and paralysis.
K. HAIR
Black hair adds tricky tendencies.
L. THE FINGER OF SATURN
It keeps the balance between the ego (consciousness) and the Idealism (
Sub consciousness ).
1. Leaning towards Jupiter- the Jupiterian becomes a wise and
cautious leader.
2. Leaning towards Apollo- the Apollonians become quiet & careful.

M. THE FINGER TIPS
1. Conic: If other fingertips are square or Spatulate and Saturn’s tip is
conic- balance wheel weakens. The balance will be retained if all the
fingers are conic.
2. Pointed: Makes the subject an idealist and superstition is rampant;
he is ruled by dreams, signs and omen. More true if the first
phalange is long and pointed.
3. Square: practical common sense and soberness. Square tips makes
farming, chemistry, medicine, physics or mathematics of the second
phalanx very practical, useful and productive of money results.
4. Very square: melancholy.
5. Spatulate: Adds activity and originality to the saturnine wisdom and
soberness and impels him to mingle with others:
a) as a farmer, he is a great worker
b) as a chemist, he seeks new compounds
c) as a doctor, he gives new treatments
d) as a mathematician, he finds new systems of figuring
N. THE PHALANGES
1. 1st Phalange: if longer, then the mental order rules will be a student
or scholar, writes books, makes a good teacher but will not be a
money maker.
2. 2nd Phalange: if more pronounced: success in business, farming,
agriculture, scientific investigations, chemistry, physics, history and
mathematics.
3. 3rd phalange: if longest, then as he is not sensual, the baser quality of
money worship and miserliness is prominent (if hand is not coarse).
O. THE TYPES OF FINGERS:
1) Knotty fingers: makes him slow, careful and analytical, there will be not place
for sentiments. The Saturnine is always a doubter; knotty fingers will make him a
skeptic; a methodical person and becomes a good judge.
Knotty fingers + conic tips: intensity of knots lessened
Knotty fingers + square tips: makes them practical
Knotty fingers + Spatulate tips: active and originality.

2) Smooth fingers: Impulsive, lover of the beautiful and music. He is the happier
type and not liable to despondency; tends towards superstition and becomes
proficient in occult sciences.
3) Long fingers: Details
1st phalanx long: depth of superstition and mysticism.
2nd phalanx long: will not omit any details in scientific studies or agricultural
pursuits.
The suspicion of long fingers leads him to distrust and dislike mankind
4. Short fingers: quick thoughts and action.
P. APEX OF THE MOUNT
1. In the Center of the Mount: Interest in self and not influenced by
qualities of other Mounts.
2. Leaning towards Jupiter: wisdom of Saturn is added to the
Jupiterian. Qualities of ambition, pride and love of command.
3. Leaning towards the Mount of the Sun: lends soberness and wisdom
to Apollonian qualities.
Note: if the apex leans towards Jupiter or the Sun, then the severity of
Saturn’s morbidness diminishes.
Q. THE THUMB:
1. Short thumb: weak and vacillating character.
2. Large thumb: adds gravity and determination.
3. Pointed thumb: takes away the strength.
4. 4.Square and Spatulate thumb: adds strength.
R. SUICIDALAND CRIMINAL TENDENCIES
1. Due to gloomy nature, failures, sickness, slighting treatment, the Saturnine finds
a doze of poison as a relief from the abysmal depths of despair.
2. Research has shown that the prisons are occupied by the majority of
Saturnians and Mercurians who are professional crooks and habitual criminals
who can neither be reclaimed nor reformed.

S. LINES AND SIGNS ON THE MOUNT OF SATURN
One single line: very great luck.
One deep line forming the end of a broken line Fate: peaceful but monotonous
ending in life.
Two parallel lines (taken as sister lines of the Line of Fate): Success late and
laborious.
Several lines crossing the Mount of Saturn and Line of Heart: Hereditary
rheumatism.
A line across the top of the Line of Fate (if the line of Sun does not end straight
and strong): unavoidable misfortune.
Many lines scaling the Mount ladder wise in the direction of the Mount of
Jupiter: gradual rise in life towards public honors.
A Cross-: Childlessness, tendency to make an evil use of occult sciences, extreme
habits to accidents.
A spot: health problems can be traced on the lines of heart and head.
A star: paralysis - if found on both the hands: death on the scaffold.
A star in the middle of a double or triple Girdle of Venus: terrible venereal
disease, to be followed soon by death.
A star with the line of Fate entering into the 2nd finger: danger of assassination;
in bad hand-murderous tendencies.
A circle: a good omen; specified by other indications (very rare)
A Star within a square: escape from assassination.
A square: preservation from some great fatality (to be read elsewhere in the
hand).
A square wit red rots at the corner: preservation of life in a fire
A triangle: special aptitude for occult sciences; if accompanied by
a star on the third phalanx of the second finger-this aptitude will be used for evil
purposes- black magic.
A grille: lack of luck throughout life; especially at old age; often means
imprisonment.
The sign of Jupiter: desire to gain fame through some discovery in the realm of
philosophy.
The sign of Saturn: intense devotion to the study of all things mysterious.

The sign of the Sun: love for artistic beauty in nature and fine language in
expression one’s thoughts.
The sign of Mercury: aptitude for higher mathematics and astronomy.
The sign of Mars: combative spirit in the discussion of religious or philosophical
problems
The sign of the Moon: Morbid imagination often insanity.
The sign of Venus: a mixture of passion and despondency in the love of the
opposite sex
The sign of Saturn (a semi-circle around the Mount of Saturn): shows love of
mysticism. The subject loves solitude. In despair and trouble, may commit suicide if
other signs on the hand confirm this reading.
T The Mutual action of the Mount of Saturn with other Mounts
Good Saturn and Good Apollo:
This combination is a source of:
a) Right principles, etiquette's and tastes
b) Renowned for refined moral excellence, common prudence and dignity
c) Gift of sure and sound judgement based on slow uninterrupted study and
inspection.
d) Can tell good characters from bad one at a glance
e) Good Saturn replaces the innate laziness of good Apollo by energy and activity.
f) Good Saturn's self respect and reverence for others impels good Apollo to chose
his words while talking.
g) As an admirer of justice and truthfulness, adjusts his or others rights.
h) Good Apollo's optimism reacts upon good Saturn's melancholy and
inclines upon the bright side of things,especially where women and marriage are
involved.
I) Gets married at an advanced age after much test and research and his marriage
is always a success.

Good Saturn and bad Apollo: Most contradictory of all types, making the
individual doubtful and suspicious of every person, even his own abilities and
qualifications. Saturn's determination is checked by bad Apollo's hesitation; good
appetite for study which Saturn is endowed will be replaced by Apollo's laziness
and hate for study. Saturn's sobriety vanishes with Apollo's mischief and follies.
Bad Apollo smears the peace of mind of good Saturn by morbid and notorious
thinking.
Bad Saturn and bad Apollo:A pretending vagabond wishing and doing evil for
everybody. A remarkable liar and lies where there is no advantage. A source of
vexation and inconvenience for all. Expert in magic and necromancy and practices
it in slums and poor quarters where many clients are waiting. Once he suspects that
his plans or actions would be disclosed he makes good his escape to another place
leaving neither clue nor trace of his new lodgings. Always disguises his appearance
and moves in dirty suspected places. He charges small fees fully knowing that his
victims will not care for refund of a small sum in case of failure. Arriving at a new
place he usually assumes a new name and history.
Good Saturn and good Mercury- The most clever type of all. Gives his views to
publishers and authors. Good Saturn: Patient and studious & good Mercury
industrious, fluent and shrewd. This combination is adequate for great success.
Business ruled by this combination seems to be made of iron as they are disdainful
of ease. They are always seen working or moving or studying or investigating As
shrewd judges of human nature they exhibit a great deal of patience and are gifted
with an UNPARALLELED forbearance. They are sure of overcoming any
rival or competitor of business. His ability, perseverance and intelligence can
master any mental, scientific or industrial pursuit. Selfish and first rate bargainer
knows the nature of money and time which are the 2 elements of progress and
success. A book worm and a great contributor to learning and scientific researches.
Reads good books and comments. For the sake of economy he buys second hand
prints and binds them to look new. VERY ORGANIZED IN THOUGHT AND
ACTION.

Good Saturn and bad Mercury: Suffers severe mental agony and anxiety - his mind
is puzzled about the foolish acts he commits. His thoughts are good but hands evil.
The good traits of Saturn affect the mentality and bad habits of Mercury influence
the actions and deeds.
Bad Saturn and Bad Mercury: The Worst and vilest of all on earth. An egocentric
and veritable problem for humanity - full of evil, scandal, mischief and crime.
From childhood - incessant worries to his parents; hates his parents and relatives
and disgraces them in every way.
Harbours hatred and envy to all creatures, human and animals alike. Persistent in
having his own way. A combination FIENDS (demon) & FELONS ( criminal).
Destined to be robbers, assassins, revolutionists, conspirators, mutineers and
distinguished swindlers.
Good Saturn and Good Mars: Good Saturn checks the impulsiveness of Mars.
Adventurous spirit of Mars is replaced by the Calm Calculation and Patience of
Saturn. The Will Power of good Saturn will enable good Mars overcome every
obstacle. The power to bear and suffer quietly. They labour for long, stand severe
strains and bear ill with fortitude and forbearance. They never forgive or forget
but insist on full revenge with extreme torture. They are economical, utilising their
talent and money with careful exactness with nothing daunting or shaking their
firmness or belief. The life which is full of fight and hardships is crowned with
Success & Happiness.
Good Saturn and Bad Mars: Bad Mars makes the good Saturn a Tyrant, without
remorse, full of villainy, oppression and intrigue. His life : a volume of atrocities,
tortures and cruelties. Absolute tyrant, merciless oppressor and transgressor.

Bad Saturn and Bad Mars: A born criminal and gangster whose thoughts are
studded with vice and evil. There is lawlessness in his blood, never resorts to legal
or reasonable procedures for he is intolerant to rules and decrees. Never takes
anyone into his confidence, makes his own plans and carries them out himself,
shouldering every responsibility. He tries his hideous evils first on his relations and
then applies them to strangers.
Good Saturn and Good Luna: Distinguished philosophers of facts, profound in
their wisdom. Their views are based upon intensive study and investigation though
tainted with sorrow and melancholy. Revered for their integrity of character and
literary temperament. Believes in occultism. Timidity of Moon and reservedness of
Saturn interfere with their work.
Good Saturn and Bad Luna: Exaggerates the doubts of Saturn and love for
solitude. This selfish combination never helps. Cautious and eagerly guards his
belongings. Adheres to rigid mechanical principles. Fears women and never gets
married. He leads a repugnant monotonous life devoid of pleasure and
cheerfulness.
Bad Saturn and Bad Luna: A highly disturbed mind making life a copy of hell.
They are usually heretics and neurotics. Belief in fiends and mysterious things
brings great mental and psychological pain. Look sad, helpless and grumbling.
They think that they are possessed and walk absent- mindedly, seized by a hidden
terror and are exposed to fatal surprise accidents. They die young committing
suicide either by drowning or burning.

IV THE MOUNT OF APOLLO
An Apollonian
1
2
3
Apex on mount of Apollo placed high
A The fingers of Saturn & Apollo almost equal
A
B The fingers of Saturn and Apollo are aligned
at the base
B
Combination of phalanges 2 & 3 are greater
than 1 & 2 or 1 & 3
SQUARE HAND AND SQUARE FINGERS
APOLLONIANHAND
Mount of Apollo is prominent
The finger of Apollo is erect and
Does not lean towards other fingers

In Chapter XXI of the Laws of Scientific Hand Reading, William G.Benham state:"
As single signs, or in combination, the star, triangle, circle, single vertical line,
square or trident strengthen a mount of Apollo. The cross barm, cross, island or dot
show defects of the mount, either of Health or character. Nails, colour, etc.,will
determine which Apollonians are often enthusiastic, attractive, inspired people,
desiring to be of service to their fellow-men. The mount along with the finger of
Apollo identifies him:
a) Well-developed finger of Apollo: the top of the finger of Apollo reaches the
middle of the first phalanx of the finger of Saturn. This type has warmth, optimism
and radiates a presence, which encourages others and gives to them in a positive
way.
Key words: Magnetism, brilliance, gift of the gab. From every point of view the
Apollonian is brilliant, full of the love of beauty, art, color, and form. The Mount,
from its brilliancy, has also been called the Mount of the Sun. He is the centre of
attraction, brilliant, wonderful conversationalists, self confident, talented, artistic
minded, good athletes, liberal politicians and enjoy the beautiful. His adaptability
and versatility are astonishing, and "brilliant" is the only word that fitly describes
him.
b) Under-developed finger of Apollo: The top of the first phalange is below the
middle portion of the first phalanx of the finger of Saturn. It denote a cold and
cynical nature and lack of appreciation of the finer things of life. However,
remember not to judge character on one quality or the lack of it. It is possible that
a great love can awaken the nature to life’s possibilities and its creative side.
Key words: apathy, despair, repellant behaviour.
They have a tendency to run away from the contacts with others. They lack energy,
have little zest for life, are dispirited, desperate and feel miserable.

c) Over-developed finger of Apollo: The tip of the first phalanx of the finger of
Apollo crosses the middle of the first phalanx of the finger of Saturn. There is a
brashness and an insensitivity, witty big talk, but little to back it up. He sees himself
as brilliant and successful particularly in love, boasting of his conquests. This is
more often found in the male than in the female.
Key words: Recognition, vain glory, strong opinions
They have a great desire to shine. Their brilliance is corrupted by boastful stories,
exaggeration into bragging and conceit. With their dramatic performance they
make excellent sales and public relations people. As employers they make great
demands to their employees. Their expectation from others of being perfect as they
are leads to disappointments. They are capitalistic in their approach and do not
wish to subservient. Apollo, the Greek God of the Sun, radiates joy from the person
who has a good well-developed Mount of the Sun. has a sociable nature, creativity
and ability to give joy, to write and speak well and to be a positive presence on the
social scene. People rejoice to have this type around and Sun-type household is a
busy active one with people involved in community work, in the entertainment
field, in government office, and perhaps in sports with its various activities and
interests. Sun-type children like to hold the center of the stage and the adults need a
partner they can trust and respect. When respect flies out of the window so does
love. As a lover this type is versatile, intuitive and appreciative of beauty at all
times. Often a dress sense is inborn, knowing what will look right and suit you as
well as him.
The Apollonian has a high Mount of Apollo, with the apex in the center. Several
vertical lines show diversity of talents, but not the creative power of the subject.

A. DESCRIPTION OF AN APOLLONIAN
Handsome and manly appearance.
Medium height, between the Jupiterian and the Saturnine
Shapely, muscular, athletic with his body having graceful curves and is light and
supple
Clear complexion and white skin, fine and firm texture
Rosy cheeks- pinkness of colour gives the clue to his healthy condition
Thick hair, broad and full forehead
Large eyes, almond shape, brown or blue in colour
Round and firm cheeks
Finely shaped teeth
Shapely and round chin
Long muscular neck
Strong muscular and graceful shoulders
Full capacious chest
Musical voice
Graceful, muscular and finely proportioned lower limbs
Medium size feet, in steps arching and high, giving him spring and elasticity to
the walk.
B. QUALITIES OF AN APOLLONIAN
1. The normal Apollonian is a healthy, vigorous person, happy, genial and
attractive
2. A spontaneous type, witty versatility, brilliance, love of the beautiful and artistic.
3. Provides play and diversion that must follow work to keep us healthy and
vigorous.
4. Recreation to provide laughter- a tonic for the tired brain is a gift to the
Apollonians.
5. Love beauty in dress, home, business surroundings and every walk of life.
6. THE CREATORS OF ART AMONG THE APOLLONIANS:
a) A finely developed Mount of Apollo with the apex at the center.
b) Finger of Apollo is long, 1st phalanx long, a fine deepest line of Apollo, often with
stars on it.
7. The rest of the Apollonians will be lovers of the beautiful and the tasteful things
of life.

8. With the grace endowed on him he attracts people.
9. The money making (practical & shrewd) Apollonian
a) Both his natural brilliancy and versatility he adapts himself the conditions of the
times, the demands of the people, chooses his goods with a tasteful eye and makes
money thereby
b)To accentuate the business shrewdness, generally there is the secondary
Mercurian development.
10. Highly intuitive and does not labour to learn.
11. Capable of making a brilliant show in respect of the depth of his knowledge and
credit for knowing a great deal more than he really does.
12. The center of attraction and adapts himself to circumstances and people.
13. HIS ADAPTIBILITY AND VERSATILITY ARE ASTONISHING FOR HE
CAN JOIN A BODY OF SCIENTISTS, ARTISTS, DOCTORS, LAWYERS OR
ANY PRPFESSIONAL CLASS AND ASTONISH THOSE PRESENT WITY HIS
SEEMING MASTERY OF THE PARTICULAR SUBJECT.
14. He is the life of the drawing room, hero of the athletic field, daring and plunger
either in the stock market or at the gambling table he is full dash.
15. He had fascination in the beauty of women, nature, decoration and dress.
16. He loves fine clothes, luxurious homes, surroundings and jewels.
17. Having a class brain all matters of business, religion, art, or literature are seen
from a logical point of view.
18. Being brilliant and as success is natural with his great facility of expression, he
makes a lot of enemies who become bitter and envious rivals.
19. Due to a large number of friends, admirers and well - wishers, he is pushed into
May advantageous enterprises.
20. Despite having heavy expenditures due to his luxurious tastes, he makes them
seem little due to his high earnings.
21. He speaks his views fearlessly and freely and loves an audience.
22. Though religious by instincts, he is neither a fanatic, nor superstitious or a
doubter.
23. He is proficient in occult sciences,
24. He is subject to burst of quick temper, which is a monetary flash.
25. Though he does not make lasting friends and does not inspire friendship in
others, he attracts and enslaves others by his dashing brilliancy.

26. Though loving pleasures and gaiety, he is neither amorous nor sensual.
27. Though he loves banquets and beautiful women tastefully dressed, passions of
baser sort do not inflame him.
28. Though he may not refuse pleasure in form with proper accompaniments, he
does not fall a prey to dissipation.
29. He is honest, acknowledges his faults and also appreciates his own brilliancy.
30. HE DESIRES CELEBRITY, LOVES TRAVELAND WANTS TO SEE THE
WORLD.
31. HE CAN DOMINATE THE WORLD IF HE CHAINS HIS TALENTS,
BRILLIANCY OF MIND AND BODY AND ENDOWMENTS DOWN TO A
DEFINITE LINE OF WORK.
B. MARRIAGE
He is disposed to marry. He is brilliant and wants a mate who can shine with him.
By getting a less-favored helpmate, he finds himself. Disappointed and
consequently his marriage is failure.
C. HEALTH
1. Heart trouble is the principal health defect. Therefore, look out for blue nails,
heart disease nails, islands, dots, cuts, cross bars, chains, stars and other defects on
the heart line.
2. Look for a grille on the mount of Apollo.
3. He has weak eyes- hence look out for a dot, Small Island on the headline under
the Mount.
4. Fever and Sunstroke can attack him severely.
The Apex on the mount of Apollo

The Missing Apex on the mount of Apollo
When the apex on the mount of Apollo
is missing the person’s creative and
optimistic energy is block and the skin
ridges bridge the mounts of Mercury
and Saturn.
Jennifer Hirsch, author of “God Given Glyphs says:

E. DISTRIBUTION OF THE APOLLONIAN QUALITIES.
1. Apex of the Mount leaning towards Saturn: gives some brightness and gaiety to
the Melancholy Mount, making less sever the saturnine qualities: somberness,
sadness and melancholy.
2. Apex leaning towards Mercury: tinges the Mount of Mercury with the love of
beauty and the artistic sense and brilliancy of Apollo.
G. TEXTURE OF THE SKIN
1. Fine texture, the mental world predominate – love of refined beauty.
2. Medium texture, the middle order is predominant- business side (sense) is strong.
3. Coarse texture with the lower order rule- coarse tastes and love display of
loud colors.
4.
H. CONSISTENCY OF THE HAND
1. Flabby Hand: a hyper refined idler, full of beautiful visions with the most
luxurious and fastidious (discriminating/what is good) taste, but too lazy to do any
work to gratify them.
2. Soft Hand: an artistic and refined subject, doing something occasionally as he
can cultivate energy as he wishes.
3. Elastic consistency:
a. Makes money out of his brilliancy.
b. As an artist produces something marketable and finds the buyer.
c. As an actor gets well paid.
d. As a successful businessman turns his brilliancy into account.
4. Hard hand: Coarse Apollonian, lacking refinement and talking much.
H FLEXIBILITY OF THE HAND
Shows elasticity added to a brilliant hand.
1. Too elastic: Works by fits and starts but producing things that are of
great value and quality. He is too extravagant and because of hisdelicate
organization he enjoys and suffers much.
2. Medium Flexibility :Is best suited for an
Apollonian, making him well balanced, even-tempered and self contained, suited
for success in business and art.

3. Stiff hand: shows a stiff brain reducing his versatility but will be
inclined confine himself to a finite occupation.
I. COLOUR
1. Pink: A colour of par excellence lending vivacity and cheer on analready happy
subject.
2. Red: Strong and healthy blood supply. But as heart trouble is a difficulty of the
type, look at the nails and heart line to see how much pressure the heart is
sustaining.
3. White: very rare but if found it indicates a weak heart, thereby pulling down the
attractiveness and health of the subject.
4. Yellow: rare and is possible only if Mercurian or Saturnine type is secondary- it
will spoil the subject and make success harder.
5. Blue: indicates heart difficulty and if sever it will colour the whole palm. If the
nails too have deep settled at their bases, it tells of serious heart disease. It will be
augmented with heart diseases nails and also with an island or dot appearing under
the mount of Apollo.
J. HAIR:
More hair on the hand shows more vitality. Black hairs lands a dash to fire, making
him sharp & keen and giving additional sparkle to his versatile character.
K Fingers of Apollo
1. The Three Orders:
a. Mental order (1st phalanx): mind will rule and the subject finds his vocation in
literature, art, poetry, drawing, architecture, sculptor, etc.
b) Middle order: connected with business, organizing syndicates, indulging in
speculation and heading great companies.
c) Lower world: baser instincts, fond of show and commoner in his tastes.
COMBINATION OF PHALANGES
a) If 1st and 2nd phalanges are equal in length: artistic talents can be made to yield
money.
b) If business world is short- reputation with little money.
c) If 2nd and 3rd phalanges are equally long and 1st phalange short, there will be
only desire to make money without artistic quality.

*LENGTH OF THE FINGER OF APOLLO IN RELATION TO THE OTHER
FINGERS:
1. If the finger of Apollo is of same length of Jupiter -the balance
between ambition and brilliancy produces good results
2. If Apollo is longer than Jupiter artistic or business tastes give
predominance,
3. If Apollo is as long as Saturn – he is plunger, speculator or gambler,
risking his life, money and reputation to carry out business.
4. If Apollo is longer than Saturn foolhardy (taking foolish risks)
gambler.
*THE TYPES OF FINGERS
1. Knotty fingers: Are not common to this type and really a defect because he is
forced to operate in manner not suit4d to him as he is not given to analyzing and is
quick and intuitive in his operations.
2. Smooth fingers:
His natural kind and adds to the main Apollonian source of strength- impulsive
ways and great intuition.
3. Long Fingers: Show details will be strong.
a. An artist gives details of the scene he is painting
b. Portrait painter-reproduces every button, hair and eyelash.
c. Writer describes in accounts and office work.
d. Businessman: perfection in accounts and office work.
4. Short fingers:
Quickness of thought and decision, first impression is always the best, a strong
factor in speculation and gambling.
N THE THUMB:
1. Short thumb: leaves the artistic in full sway but without will power a genius with
accomplishments.
2. A strong 2nd phalanx of the thumb adds caution and prudence to the Apollonian
character. With this a good, clear headline, will add self-control and good judgment
and make him successful.

O LINES AND SIGNS ON THE MOUNT OF SUN
1. One deep and straight line: Wealth or fame or both: One career only.
2. Many confused lines: many schemes coming to nothing profitable – artistic
tendencies destroyed.
3. Capillary (hair like) cross line: a wound on either arm.
4. A spot: danger of losing reputation.
5. A cross and good sun line: SUCCESS but with a poor sun line – religious insanity
6. A star wit a good sun – line great fame due to genius and hard work often wealth.
7. A star with a fine sun line and several clear parallel lines on the Mount – Great
wealth and generally fame or at least high social standing.
8. A star without a good Sun Line: fame after many risks.
9. A square: business ability protecting the artist form being exploited; protection
against the intoxication due to great financial success.
10. A circle: Fame (very rate).
11. A triangle: Science assisting art to success.
12. A grille: insane vanity leading to lunacy, exaggerated talents.
13. Sign of Jupiter; eloquence in statesman-like discourses.
14. Sign of Saturn: a tendency to weirdness in the manifestation of artistic genius.
15. Sign of the Sun: Artistic genius intensified brings fame and fortune to the
subject.
16. Sign of Mercury: remarkable money – making talents.
17. Sign of Mars – found in hands of patients and writers of military subjects.
18. Sign of the Moon – excess imagination in art and literature to the point of
incoherence (without logical connection).
19. Sign of Venus: idealization in love of poetry and art.

The Mutual action of the Mount of Apollo with other Mounts
Good Apollo and Good Mercury: Gathers the greatest number of friends and
admirers with speech and action having the most successful appeal to their
emotions. Performs duties to the satisfaction of all concerned. All his doings are the
acme of perfection - difficult to attack him from any angle. Fond of amusements
and societies; master of witticism, equipped with jovial talent and spirit..gets a
hearty welcome in any circle. Best story teller of humorous nature. Exploits his
natural talents for criticism for his advantage.
In childhood: most loveable of all..apple of the family's eyes... have special pretty
ways of expressing wishes.. at the top of the list at school or public life. Popular
with ladies. Destined to love more than once Due to jealousy, commits foolish
actions, often leading to disaster. Insist on having complete freedom and liberty in
action & thought. Hence they seldom join Govt. departments or private companies.
Usually start small business which flourishes and rows due their uprightness,
careful attendance and perseverance.
Great businessmen, artists, lawyers, physicians and writers are influenced by this
combination, charging the highest fees for their work. Live splendidly and
luxuriously, fond of collecting antiques, especially old carpets and earthen wares.
Good Apollo and Bad Mercury: Has deep and firm foundation of distrust for
everybody. Has special secret ways to achieve its ends. Incapable of any great
work . Empty talks of his great plans...ready to carry out if a suitable partner is
found. Plans seem real and tantalising and many victims fall an easy victim.
Understands mass psychology and knows how to play with their ambitions and
desires. Enchants public through different alluring schemes, collects their money
and escapes to other lands.

Bad Apollo and Bad Mercury- Pure filthy rogue..greedy, envious and very selfish.
Looks a hypocrite, humble and miserable, growling over his luck and sneering at
his environment. Looks pious on special occasions, especially to rob a widow out of
harmony. Expert in dealing with old women. looks sad and distressed to gain the
old woman's pity and thereby he hides the most selfish and obnoxious spirit. His
face and convivial spirit are the only weapons which he uses in gaining the old
widows' heart who once they fall with his clutches, he begins fleecing and torturing
until they pray for deliverance at any cost.
Good Apollo and Good Mars: Most discreet and practical. Apollo's brilliancy +
Mars daring & practical combinations is fit to gain wealth and fame. Upright and
honest: fulfills duty with ardour and efficiency. Always seeks better conditions and
positions and wider sphere of activity. Never sticks to one place or the same
surrounding for a long time; moving to bigger cities and places. Destined to live
stranger but sure of happiness and success where he goes. Most fortunate of all...
never fails in any attempt or work. Never boasts over his talents or doings and
leaves this to the public. Owing to his high spirit, integrity and manly character, he
find a welcome home. Often marry foreigners and live the greatest part of their
lives in foreign lands.
Good Apollo and Bad Mars: Very suspicious and jealous. Bad element of Mars
conquers the delicate and refined taste of good Apollo...leading to vulgarity. The
calm and good temperament of the good Apollonian develops into hasty and excited
character. Replacing politeness by impertinence; and integrity by debauchery.
Fond of wearing gaudy dress and moving in bad circles The good laughable, witty
short stories of the good Apollonian are translated into disagreeable foul ones. Fond
of liquors and when drunk he is disagreeable, rude and quarrelsome Fond of
drinking and eating provided that some one else pays for it. Lives and moves with
an absurd mind, a malignant heart and foul spirit.
In childhood: goes astray, absents himself for some days and comes back dirty and
shabby. When asked about his absence..creates false stories , accuses relatives of
stealing or hiding him and creates trouble among the whole members of his family.
Likes to play with matches and inflammable materials and causes fire and disaster
at home.

In youth: squanders his money on gambling and drugs until he is broke. Then lives
a scandalous life by the strength of his arms. Have irritating sex desires. Very rude
and daring and stops at nothing to satisfy their whims. Always asks for money..if
not given steals...if there is nothing to steal, he gets tired of life and burns himself in
the face of his parents. Resorts to suicide when every other attempt fails...first he
threatens his parents, then beats them to yield to his wishes until they and he are
exhausted, then he commits suicide.
Good Apollo and Good Lunar : Highest standard of morals. Timidity, selfishness
and restlessness of the good Moon are replaced by the sociability and popularity of
the good Apollo. Contented with his circumstances and what he has in hand.
Worships the IDEAL...founder of theories of ethics, philosophy, metaphysics and
other difficult pursuits. Peace maker, peace-maker..never resorts to violence or
force to defend himself or his rights. No sacrifice is great as long as it brings
him peace and calmness. CHASTITY and INTEGRITY are unrivalled..capable of
living a true clean life by a clear conscience. At home ; leaves everything to his
wife...cares for his studies and work. In case the wife fails to control the home he is
very unhappy. He will be attacked by every member and bears all the blame.
Under hard circumstances unable to continue his pursuits totally deprived of the
power of resistance; the slightest obstacle is exaggerated through Moon's
imagination and consequently he abandons his work. Hardly keeps any promise
but remedies it by apologies and smiles.
Good Apollo and Bad Moon - Greatest model of self deceit. Wastes times in futile
arguments. Fond of fanciful unnatural studies, spends money in buying books
dealing with spirits, goblins and the like. Best things: takes care of health and
body..looks fits and sound. Morbid imagination of bad Moon stands against the
good attention of Apollo; consequently, this type never attains any high standard of
social life except bring Spirit Master or something like that.
Bad Apollo and bad Moon : Dirty in manners and appearance. Afraid of
water...rarely take a bath. Do not care for sanitary performances. Disgusting
abhorrent odour at home and their clothes. Mentally and physically cowards...tell
lies to elude responsibility.

Find great satisfaction in wrongly criticising the work of big artists. Good at
creating meaningless and empty phrases. In childhood: Smears and spoils doors
and furniture by drawing on them. Cries all the time and expresses fear at the
surprise occurrences of sound. When grown up: goes to far off lands where he is
followed by filures and trouble and may end his unhappy life by drowning.
Good Apollo and Good Venus : Ladies are more often governed by this type than
men. Brilliant, merciful, beautiful and delicate in taste and manners. Blessed with
clear perceptions of heart and mind. They become the good Samaritans, attempting
to do away with the sufferings of the uncared-for and needy. Being born with
artistic literary talent, they promote poor artists and help them on their way to
success and progress. Take to singing, dancing, writing or acting as career. Just in
their dealings; maintain their dignity and self-respect. Cannot suppress
feelings aroused by jealousy in the face of his prestige.
God Apollo and bad Venus: irresponsible, neglectful and arrogant; puts good
Apollo into scraps of serious inconvenience. Bad habit: leaves his affairs to be
managed by others. Bad Venus' laziness, violation and cruelty wastes away the
good talents of Apollo and work is always left half done.
Bad Apollo and Bad Venus: Since childhood they fall victims to many diseases and
grow feeble in mind and body, affecting his temperament and behaviour; thereby
making him rude and vulgar. He is filled with insincerity through which he
achieves his end.
For girls: very bad because she likes flirtation - could easily be led to go wrong.
Very thankless - keeps friends as long as they are useful. If they fail him - he
becomes their bitter enemy, forgetting all what they have done for him.

V
In chapter XXII of the Laws of Scientific Hand Reading, William G. Benham
states: "As single signs, or in combination, the star, triangle Circle, single vertical
line, trident or square strengthen a mount of Mercury. The cross-bar, the cross,
island or dot, show defects of the mount, either of health or character, nails, colour,
etc. will determine which."
The hand of a strong and brilliant Mercurian
A - The tip of Mercury finger crosses the first knot
of the finger of Apollo.
B - The finger of Mercury at the base is in
alignment with the fingers of Apollo
and Saturn
C - Alarge and develop mount of Mercury
Supported by a developed Upper Mars

The Mount and finger of Mercury indicate our ability to read the qualities or
characteristics.
a) Well-developed finger of Mercury: If the finger of Mercury touches exactly to
the crease at the lower end of the first phalanx of the finger of Apollo, then the
finger of Mercury is said to be well-developed. His energies are utilised for reward,
has good grasping abilities, takes advantage of the attractive force he pooseses and
outwits others with his natural shrewdness. They make good business people,
attorneys, financers, doctors, scientists, etc
Key words: Commitment, Honour, Communication.
b) Underdeveloped finger of Mercury: The finger of Mercury falls below the crease
at the lower end of the first phalanx of the finger of Apollo.
Key words: Stage fright, poor communication, hesitation, pretenders.
Unless they summon courage, they are not in a position to put their good qualities
into practice. They invent all types of excuses and phony illnesses as excuses for not
performing.
c) Over-developed finger of Mercury: The tip of the first phalanx of the finger of
Mercury crosses the crease at the lower part of the first phalanx of the finger of
Apollo.
Key words: Cunning, restlessness, unscrupulous.
These people are far too attached to the material results of their efforts, too
calculating and cunning and want to earn money as quickly as possible. They talk
in animated way, are continuously on the go and find it easy to be unfaithful in
relationships.

Mercury, whose other name is Hermes, has always been considered to the winged
Messenger of the Gods, and so rules communications of all kinds from business
matters to books, papers, neighbour’s short journeys, and information of all kinds.
In fact, the mount and the fingers of mercury, although the smallest finger is a sort
of compendium in the number of matters it rules. Basically, though it has to do
with owner’s intelligence and method of expression, whether though speaking,
writing, singing or creating beautiful poems.
THE MERCURIAN HAND
The tip of the finger of
Mercury reaches the
1st
phalange of Apollo
The mount of
Mercury is
developed

If over- developed, Mount of Mercury is over-large and the Mercury finger is also
either twisted or bends inwards, you can have consummate liar who is not even
honest to self. The words charming, glib and cunning come to mind in considering
this type. It’s not unusual for the person to be running two love affairs at once or
more often one wife and another mistress and with a convincing line in chat; he
manages to get away with it.
Where the mount is deficient, it is likely the person is either shy and diffident or
just plain dull, although it is possible that the latter effect is the result of the former
inhibition.
AdeficientmountofMercury
AnunderdevelopedfingerofMercury
Adeficientmountand
FingerofMercury

I. THE MERCURIAN SUBJECT
A. Mount of Mercury is well-developed
B. Finger of Mercury is long and large
C. Apex of the Mount centrally located
II. DESCRIPTION OF A MERCURIAN
1) Small stature-averaging about five feet six inches
2) Compact by built
3) Trim in appearance
4) Tidy looking
5) Strong, forceful experience of countenance
6) Overall shaped face
7) Changing expression due to the quick play of
8) Skin-smooth, fine and transparent, olive in colour, shows the passing
of the blood current underneath, which turns red or white due to
embarrassment, excitement or fear
9) High and building forehead, hair is chestnut or black and curls on the end
10)Likes to wear his beard trimmed closely running to a point on the chin
11)Eyebrows run to fine points at the ends, sometimes meeting over the nose
12)Eyes: dark or black (whites of the eyes having trace of yellow)- restless and
sharp in appearance
13)Thin and straight nose-sometimes fleshy on the end
14)Thin and evenly set lips, a bit pale or bluish in colour
15)Long and muscular neck connecting the head with shapely
shoulders, lithe and sinewy and graceful in outline.
16)Voice: of medium timbre, possessing a good carrying quality
17)Teeth: white and small in size, set evenly in the gums which are medium pink in
colour
18)Gracefully giving agility and quickness of movement and power of endurance,
coming from muscular strength
OVERALL – HE IS WELL KNIT, AGILE, STRONG, SHAPELY & WELL
PROPORTIONED

III QUALITIES OF MERCURIAN
1) Quickest and most active of all the types both PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY.
2) Enjoys everything in which QUICKNESS IS PUT TO A TEST
3) Proficient in all games – plays with his heads and hands; there is dexterity of
skills rather than brute force.
4) FOND OF ORATORY AND ELOQUENCE.
5) With the keenness and power of expression, he is tactful and adroit; and by
saying the right thing at the right time he makes many friends.
6) A successful after-dinner speaker and hard opponent to overcome in battle of
words or badinage (good humour jokes).
7) Due to the mental estimate of others and the use of his quick and tactful mind, he
makes friends and accomplishes what he wishes.
8) HE IS ADROIT, DIPLOMATIC, CRAFTY AND A CONSTANT SCHEMER,
using his POWER OF SHREWDNESS, INTUITION and ORATORY to get himself
through the world
9) He has a thorough understanding of humanity, and as a clever manager he
knows how to put forward some puppet to do his bidding.
10) He does not suffer from the laziness complex. One of his prime elements is
INDUSTRY, turning every hour to account.
11) Love for studies along lines of SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATION.
12) A born MATHEMATICIAN
13) A SUCCESSFUL PHYSICIAN – attaining fame and having a lucrative practice
(three are numerous vertical lines on the Mount of Mercury, longer than normal
finger of Mercury, long second phalanx and the “Medical Stigmata”). Ability to
nurse.
14) An expert diagnostician and practitioner: due to his energy, studiousness,
scientific attitude and keenness in judging human nature.
15) Keenness and shrewdness of perception, gives him a mastery over the
intricacies of intangible science, he is a talented occult scientist. But as bad
Mercurian is conscienceless and fond of moneymaking, we find the humbug
clairvoyants and fortune-tellers.
16) Loves whatever is near and true to Nature, Life and Humanity.

17) The Mercurian is the strongest in the business world, with ingenuity of
planning new schemes to make money and the originality of putting them into
operation. All this is backed by the qualities of shrewdness, diplomacy, tact,
management, influence over people, judgment of human nature, power of
expression.
18) They are great imitators, steal others ideas and passing them as their own.
Hence they make good actors and mimics.
19) They make EXCELLENT LAWYERS are due to their keenness, faculty of
seeing a question from its many angles and the knowledge of the weaknesses and
failings of humanity; to which is added the skill of his powerful oratory.
20) Excellent teachers: Due to grasp of scientific knowledge, ability to say what
they mean; judging human nature and the ability to reach each and every student.
21) He is devoted to his family and loves his children dearly.
22) As his pleasures are largely mental, he is not a sensualist.
23) Though not amorous – fond of beauty and women.
24) Fond of travel – which gives him recreation and diversity.
III MARRIAGE
1) A good match-maker, chooses a spouse of his age and type
2) Marries early in life
3) Loves trim, neat stylish women, full of fire and life
4) Proud of his wife and likes to see her well dressed.
IV HEALTH
1) Suffers from nervousness and hence many Mercurian are with fluted nails.
2) This nervousness interferes with his liver.
3) The Mercurian’s Liver trouble differs from the Saturnians. The Mercurian’s
liver problem disappear when he is free from nervous troubles whereas the
Saturnian’s is a structured difficulty.
4) His olive complexion shows a tingle of bile, stomach trouble or dyspepsia but his
activities tend to drive away these difficulties and his system quickly responds to
treatment for them.

V CRIMES OF THE BAD MERCURIANS
1) This second bilious type produces members of criminal fraternity, condemned
for all manner of crimes.
2) The Mercurian is near the line where the shrewdness in business and actual
dishonesty begins.
3) The temptations to cross this line are so great that even good Mercurian
degenerate from sharp businessmen to criminals, liars and thieves.
4) When they are engaged in bond speculations or joint-stock-jobbing, they pay for
their knavery by imprisonment.
5) As merchants, they cheat their customers, who do not realize it due to the glib
talks.
6) These bad Mercurians have crooked fingers, grilled Mount or bars on the
Mount, Cold Head Line, and narrow quadrangles and often hide their hands from
view.
7) Be on your guard when a crooked finger of Mercury is seen.
8) CRIMINAL TYPE OF MERCURIANS
a) Quick and sharp
b) Small in stature
c) Dark complexion
d) Shifting, restless eyes
e) Straight and stiff hairs
f) Wrapped fingers, bent inwards
g) Crooked, claw-like nails
h) Grilled Mount of Mercury
i) Twisted finger of Mercury, often the first knot developed
j) Bad or absent heart line
k) Cold head line
l) Narrow quadrangle
m) High and stiff thumb
These types are bank robbers, pickpockets, sneak thieves, conmen, and dishonest
gamblers running into all types of crimes. They are high superstitious too.
In this bad type of hands do not be misled by the fine texture of the skin.
COARSE TEXTURE: LOW CRIMINALAND COARSENESS OF
OPERATION. FINE TEXTURE: VILLAINS WEARING FINE CLOTHES AND
VILLAINY WILL BE CONSUMATE IN ITS SKILL NEVER TO BE FOUND
OUT.

VI FLEXIBILITY OF THE HAND
1. It shows additional elasticity of the mind, making them brilliant
2. Flexibility in a doctor’s hand: keener power of diagnosis, keeps up with new
remedies, gives intuitive faculties in estimating a patient.
3. Flexibility in a lawyer’s hand: makes him shrewd, brilliant and keen, devises
many avenues of escape, and discovers loopholes.
4. Flexibility in a businessman’s hand: Brilliant and keen, but likely to be extremist
and extravagant in conducting business.
5. STIFF HAND: TAKES AWAY THE DASH AND BRILLIANCY; HAS OLD
FASHIONED WAYS AND NOTIONS WITH STINGY HABITS.
VII COLOUR OF THE HAND
1) White: Very rarely found – coldness added to keenness and shrewdness, making
cold-hearted in whatever profession he is.
2) Pink: gives health, warmth and vigor, which added to his keenness, makes him a
brilliant person
3) Red: Adds to its pushing qualities of his already quick nature, making a great
warrior and a strong force in the community.
4) Yellow: makes the Mercurian bilious –shows spoiled temper, is bad and
dishonest, has stomach disorders and is at cross-purposes with his fellowmen.
VIII NAILS
1. Fluted nails: Nervousness
2. Brittle and bending back: Use of energy sparingly
3. Short nails: no point will be overlooked in argument and debate
4. BROAD NAILS: STRONG CONSTITUTION
5. Narrow nails: delicate constitution
6. Blue nails: defective circulation of blood
7. Yellow nails: bile poisoning the blood
8. Pink nails: sharp and healthy person who acts with quickness and shrewdness
and a good match for most men.
IX HAIR: Indicates the iron in his constitution
1 Black hair: fire and vigour of health and the strong tendencies of this type
2 Red hair: Gives added electric force and may lead to excess

X THE APEX ON THE MOUNT OF MERCURY
1) In the Center of the Mount: Normal development; true Mercurian ideas
2) At the Outside of the hand and towards the percussion - He is selfish and uses his
aptitudes for his own advantage and is selfish
3) If it leans towards Apollo: Love of art and beauty, there will be more of the
Apollonian instincts rather than shrewdness.
4) If other apice are pulled towards Mercury: a strong Mercurian

XI THE FINGER OF MERCURY
SMOOTH FINGERS: Adds impulse and intuition to an already quick subject and
can read human nature; his first impressions are correct and estimates of person
whom he meets are seldom wrong; loves beauty and is artistic in all his ideas.
LONG FINGERS: Goes into the details of everything:
- A speaker: describes every details of the subject he talks on
- A Lawyer will hear every bit of the testimony that can have bearing on his
petitions and prepares his case with great care; has exact records with every
exception noted so that he can appeal if beaten.
- A doctor: does not neglect a detail in the treatment of patients; attends to diet,
hygiene, air in the room, etc.
- A businessman: continually keeps everything in his place of business without
omitting any details and adds to the money making quality.
– The Long finger’s suspicion is added to he Mercurian suspicion and neatness
to the Mercurian tidiness. A talker: very tiresome.
SHORT FINGER: Adds action and speed to a remarkably quick subject. Without
knots, short fingers could be a menace to a subject who is volatile and spontaneous
in the highest degree.
a) The orator relies on the spur of the moment for material
b) The lawyer acts on inspiration and shrewdness
c) The doctor diagnoses by intuition
d) The businessman on the sport makes up his mind on the credit of his customer,
honesty of an employee and change in methods of improvements and puts them
into immediate execution. BUT THEY ARE CORRECT IN THEIR ESTIMATES –
thanks to their Mercurian types.
1) LONGER THAN THE FIRST KNOT OF FINGER OF APOLLO: THE
SUBJECT IS STRONGLY MERCURIAN
2) IN ADDITION TO BEING LONG, IF IT BE CROOKED – THEN SEE FOR
OTHERS SIGNS OF DISHONESTY; Grilles, cold head line, bad or absent hear
Line, light stiff thumb, narrow quadrangle, crooked claw-like nails, etc.
3) If the finger of Mercury is shorter than the first phalanx of Mercury, then it
shows deficiency of the mercurian quality.

KNOTTY FINGERS:
Analysis and reason are strong.
i) 1st knot developed: order and system in ideas
ii) 2nd knot developed: neatness of personal appearance and everything around
him.
iii) Both the knots developed: analysis of the philosopher added and the Mercurian
quickness and shrewdness.
- If an author: he will write his speeches and commit them
- If a lawyer: reasons out every case for his clients
- If a doctor: diagnoses by reason (not intuition) for cause to effect
- If a businessman: does everything systematically and after careful thought.
CONIC AND POINTED tips add to the quickness while square and
spatulate tips reduce it.
XII THE THREE WORLD ORDERS OF THE FINGER OF
MERCURY
1. 1st Phalanx is very long: great powers of expression, eloquence and oratorical
ability. As this gives expression of his ideas in writing, it becomes a fine indication
for public speaking or writing.
2. 2nd Phalanx is very long: makes a good doctor, lawyer or scientist.
3. 3rd Phalanx is very long: Commercial side is very prominent – an
excellent merchant and businessman.
XIII TIPS OF THE FINGER OF MERCURY AND THE THREE
WORLD ORDERS
A. 1st phalanx is long: ability as a speaker/writer
1) Pointed tip: draws on his imagination, indulges in flights of fancy and charms by
oratorical idealism.
2) Conic tip: artistic and eloquent with plenty of word painting and mental pictures
3) Square tip: talks on practical subjects, common sense and reason, facts and
figures will be the force employed and logic is his talisman, more so if the second
phalanx of the thumb bears this out.
4) Spatulate tip: a magnetic speaker whose fiery oratory moves the masses with its
vigour and vitality, originality and strength and carries the audience off their feet.

B. 2nd Phalanx is long:
1) Pointed tips: idealism will permeate his scientific researches
2) Square tips: Common sense and practical ideas will rule him
3) Spatulate tip: active in search for fresh discoveries in old sciences.
C. 3rd Phalanx is long:
1. Conic and pointed tip: idealism and love of the artistic talents will be linked with
Mercurian business ability
2. Square tips: common sense and practical ideas alone will operate; a true
Mercurian businessman who makes every rupee tells in his business account
without brooding and foolishness in business matters.
3. Spatulate tip: his great activity and energy will cause him to pushbusiness
ventures without tiring and new ways will be devised for money making.
XIV THE MOUNT OF MERCURY IN RELATION TO TYPES OF FINGERS
Types of
fingers
Mount Normal Mount in excess Depleted mount
Pointed The Master’s
Intuitive Science
Dreamer of a new
religion/cult
Fine thoughts
ill-conceived
Conical Divine eloquence Inventors of Practicable
things
Eloquence handicapped
by some physical or
moral defect
Square The great inventors Dangerous Schemers No scientific gift or
business ability
Spatulate The Great
Discoverers
Adventurers who stop
at no crime
Active at no useful
purpose

VX THE MOUNT IN RELATION TO THE THUMB
1. Low-set thumb: shows advanced mentality
2. High – set thumb: decreases it
3. Generally, the Mercurian thumb tends to be stiff for he loves money and does not
spend it lavishly.
4. 1st Phalange
Conic – will show how impressionable he is
Square – practical
Spatulate – original
Clubbed thumb – a doubly bad indication
5. The thumb of a Mercurian in general
A large 1st phalanx, square or paddle-shaped, a long second
phalanx with a waist-like formation – this combination tells of a
strong will and refined reason that backs a shrewd specimen of
humanity.
XVI THE SECONDARY TYPE IN COMBINATION WITH MERCURIAN TYPE
The Mercurian is a very complex type and it will require a great deal of time to
come to the correct estimate.
Secondary types combination Result - Good Hand Result – Bad Hand
Mercury –Jupiter Loves & Success in Science &
Business
A deceiver and thief through
love of show
Mercury – Saturn Love of Science & Occultism Criminal instincts
Mercury – Sun Brilliant eloquence Original
business
Dangerously
attractive scheming
Mercury – Lower Mars Scientific Warrior Selling one’s Sword for profit
Mercury –
Upper Mar
Perseverance in one’s plans
despite hardships
Obstinacy in wrong
doing
Mercury – Moon An inventor’s genius Constantly receiving
dishonest ways of
making money
Mercury – Venus Sensible combination of
love and prudence
The Bartering of one’s person,
in marriage and otherwise

XVII LINES AND SINGS ON THE MOUNT OF MERCURY
1. One Single Line: Unexpected financial gain and good fortune.
2. One very deep line: Great scientific aptitude.
3. Medical Stigmata - Indicated by 3 to 6 strongly marked parallel lines:
- Aptitude for medical studies.
- On a woman’s hand – will be attracted to or marries a medical man and also
indicates that she can prove to be an excellent nurse.
- The above lines with a prominent Mount of Moon – is generally found in the
hands of persons who are always doctoring themselves for real or imaginary
ailments.
4. Many very short vertical lines on a woman’s hand: Chattering habit.
5. Capillary like cross lines: Wounds on the legs.
6. A short cross line: Heavy loss through theft.
7. A spot: Failure in business.
8. A cross: On a good hand - Mimic talents, gift to be pleasant to all, diplomacy in
business and social circles. On a bad hand – deceiving habits.
9. Several small crosses: Unnatural vices
10.A cross or a star: at upper part of a good Mount with a fine and long line of
Liver not touching the Line of Life at the start: Very constant and even brilliant
business success.
11.A Circle: Violent death by poison
12.A Square: Preservation from heavy financial losses
13.A Triangle: Shrewdness in politics, generally of the lower grade
14.A grille: prognostic of violent death on account of some swindling
enterprise on the part of the subject.
15.The Sign of Jupiter: Fame and power reached by Science and eloquence
16.The Sign of Saturn: Talent tinged with sadness
17.The Sign of the Sun: Talent for astronomy and natural philosophy; intense
admiration of God’s creation
18.The Sign of Mercury: intensifies the good features of the Mount
19.The sign of Mars: violence and theft combined; the highway man’s character

20.The sign of the Moon: Wild scheming disposition that will deceive the subject
himself and his friends & associates.
21.The sign of Venus: sensible love that thinks of both parties.
The Mutual action of the Mount of Mercury with other Mounts
Good Mercury and Good Mars : CAUTIOUS and perceptive. Good Mercury's
agility and activity of mind and body is supported by the vigour and decisiveness of
good Mars: these elements are the solid foundation upon which SELF MADE MEN
build their careers. They begin the careers at the lowest rung of the ladder, fighting
and overcoming every hardship till they reach the top. They seize opportunities and
utilize them to the fullest extent. Despises feebleness of the soul. Encourages
endurance of the fittest. Though he eats a lot, he rarely has an appetite for strong
liquors; likes to crack jokes and tell his life story to his friends and relatives.
Good Mercury and bad Mars : Good Mercury is influenced by bad Mar's
disagreeable and inhuman character. GREEDY. Obtains things by force if other
means fail. Prefers to deal with stolen articles and goods. Raises sham auctions to
sell these goods and has skills in swindling buyers. Complaints will be met on his
side by threats and
Bad Mercury and bad Mars : Abominable character of all and comes next to the
bad Saturnine Mercurian. Injurious by instinct - plans harm and inconvenience to
people without any reason. Always in need for money - asks it in a blunt
impertinent way, threatening and shouting all the time.
Are mercenary murderers - a a daredevil, causing fear among neighbours and does
not care either for his or others' life. CUNNING AND TREACHEROUS- prefer
cold steel and despatches his victims unaware.
Good Mercury and Good Luna: Urges the lazy Moon and makes him more
energetic and active. Clever in utilising his talents to gain great sums of money
through mental and cultural pursuits. Makes the best writers and teachers; expert
in his trade. Moon insists on maintaining his love for quietude and calmness; hence
pursues his activities and studies in the country near river banks. Fond of
displaying his talents; expects everyone to praise him. Achieves international fame

by studies and solving universal problems. Are not happy at home, especially when
they get married, because they more often chose the wrong partners.
Good Mercury and Bad Luna: Intermingle superstition and spirits with all his
actions and deeds. Believer in the evil eye and carries about him charms and
similar articles against it. Clever in inventing toys for children. Happy with the
present circumstances and never ask for improvement. SUSPICIOUS. Creates an
atmosphere of mistrust and distrust. Exaggerates - the evil one. Interprets simple
words to unhealthy one. Timid and coward; fights only with words. Receives
insults and blows without any protest until he falls unconscious. Charlatans and
quacks standing round the corner of the street shouting out their native
descriptions which cures every disease are governed by this type.
Bad Mercury and Bad Luna: Feeble men and women; inflicted with general
depress and mental inactivity. Speech and action are distasteful and lack harmony.
Awe-stricken, afraid of the unexpected; irrational, delusions, ghosts and malignant
spirits are real and living factors in their feeble mind. Do not care for honour,
decency and cleanliness. Sell their bodies and souls to the first bidder provided
sufficient praise is paid for them. They hate everybody, even their children. Expert
in inventing lies and rumours to perplex others. Spreads panic and alarm. Women
fall in love with their servants and men with their maids. Their jealousy can make
them commit the foulest crimes, destroying themselves and their rivals. They
participate in pagan rites and are addicts to distasteful vicious practices.
Good Mercury and Good Venus :known for their artistic talents, esecially dancing,
singing and music. Makes everyone else happy and contented. Has attractive and
beautiful face, expressive eyes, delicate features and abundant hair. Has many love
affairs but handles with causation. Interested in politics, public and social affairs,
efficient in undertaking business or work of technical nature. Avoids losing temper,
using harsh words or rough gestures even if aroused to the highest pitch.

Good Mercury and bad Venus: hides real intentions, leads the life of Jackil and
Hyde - During the day, attends his work vigilantly and keenly and collects the
highest earnings; at night- squanders his gains on every kind of vice. Does not care
for physical or mental fatigue; never has sufficient time for sleep or rest. This leads
to nervous upsets and does not heed till he is broken-down. Through unending
vicious permissiveness his vitality grows weaker until he perishes at an early age.
Bad Mercury and bad Venus: Outlook is misleading due to his soft words and nice
smile. Born malinger with scandal mongering he earns his living. Interferes in
others personal affairs, looking out for their weakness, from which he attacks them
relentlessly until they pay. A deceiver, inciting the members of one family against
each other. Does not care for parental love or respect any family honours or
traditions. Very efficient in spreading immorality and supports any man or woman
who is prepared to go atray.

VI THE MOUNT OF MARS
In Chapter XXII of the Laws of Scientific Hand Reading, William G. Benham
states that "there are two Mounts of Mars, the Upper Mars located on the
percussion and above the Line of Head, and the Lower Mars under the Life Line
and above the Mount of Venus. There is also the Plain of Mars, located in the centre
of the palm, which bears some relation to the Martian type."
He further states: "as single signs or in combination, the star, triangle, the
circle,single vertical line, the trident and the square strengthen the Upper Mount of
Mars. The cross-bars, cross, island, dot or grille, show defects of the Mount, either
of health or character. Nails, colour,etc. Will determine which. “Signs on the
Lower Mount of Mars must be read on the influence lines inside the Life Line." "It
is only by the combined use of the two mounts and the Plain of Mars that you will
be able to properly estimate a Martian."
The hand of a Martian
Both the
mounts of Mars
are developed
UpperMars
Lower Mars
A hard and developed
Plain of Mars
A strong thumb with
a prominent first phalanage

The Lower (Positive) Mount of Mars
It lies below the Head Line and above the Mount of Venus. It represents physical
power and is closely associated with the quality of Will.
Well-developed Mount of Lower Mars:
Key words: Aggression, enthusiasm, sportsmanship, physical strength.
The physical energy is expressed in the more material field and the
accomplishments of such people are more tangible. They exhibit a healthy self-
esteem and self-love without setting themselves above or below other. Women
without a well-developed Lower Mars make keen mothers and keep their children
under their wings.
Under-developed Lower Mars
Key words: Helplessness, low self-esteem, lack of determination. Such a flat mount
lacks dynamism, assertiveness and are low-spirited. They do not selfish self-esteem,
they feel insecure, tend to avoid confrontations and often play a helpless role. The
hallmark of these people is that they are servile, self-effacing and complaint
behaviour.
Over-developed Lower Mars
Key words: Fiery temperament, aggressiveness, Sarcasm.
Their inherent power can denigrate into rage and they are untameable. They enjoy
exercising power over others. When they do not have power they become inflamed
and at times hell can break loose. They express their anger verbally, in abusing and
biting sarcasm. They make excellent managers when given a chance to build up an
organization.
The Upper (Negative ) Mount of Mars:
This Mount lies below the Mount of Mercury and above the Head Line,
Closely connected to Upper Mount of Luna. It stands for Mental resilience and is
closely associated with the quality of Will.

Well-developed Upper Mars:
Key words: Resistance, Perseverance, Stability, Self-control.
The mental strength of Upper Mars supports the attributes of the other Mounts
and fingers and is a source of power and stability. It gives enthusiasm,
purposefulness, calm approach to life and a healthy perseverance.
Under-developed Upper Mars:
Key words: fear of disappointment, apathy, frustration, self destruction. They
consciously expect disappointment from life which gives them an apathetic attitude
and feeling of despair. They see no viable future and send negative thoughts and
this can be seen through uncontrollable outburst and physical violence due to
frustration.
Over-developed Upper Mars:
Key words: Explosive temperament, unreasonableness, possessiveness.
Mostly this type of mount is uncommon. It indicates domineering mental power,
degenerating into mental aggression. They are sarcastic and blind to reason.
Differences in opinion or suspected infidelity are always solved irrationally.
A dissembler, instigating the members of one family against eachother.
Does not care for parental love or respect any family honours or traditions. Very
efficient in spreading immorality and encourages any man or
woman who is prepared to go wrong.
1. Early palmists consider the Plain of Mars to be the principal part of the Martian
development.
2. The Upper Mount was located later and found to be a strong factor.
3. In the later years, the Mount of Venus was sub-divided and the upper portion
was called the Lower Mount of Mars.

MARS POSITIVE OR LOWER MARS
This mount is situated in the upper part of the area surrounded by the Lifeline that
encircles both the Lower Mars mount and the Venus mount. Being situated in the
conscious part of the hand its energy is used in an open, aggressive or martial way,
often impassively.
A Well-developed Lower Mars mount suggests this person has courage, self-
confidence and is well able to stand up for himself or herself. He’s nobody’s
pushover. It is naturally something sports types that need to compete and win.
Courage and energy are necessary for us to make a success in life and love. The
person with a well-developed Positive Mars mount will have the necessary drive to
take you out, ask you to meet him more often and eventually propose. This type is
more a masculine one than feminine, but it is one that is open and clear cut, no
messing about; you’ll knowwhat he wants. He’ll put his card on the table honestly.

The deficient or weak Positive Mars mount is not a leader, not self confident, not
able to stand up for self so obviously not to be counted on to stand up for you, or
for any family you might have. You’d have to supply the courage and self-
confidence and might well hate your partner’s approach to others, which can
basically be summed up as “peace at any price”.
If this mount is over-developed i.e., very fully and the first finger is shorter than the
third - shows the lack of self-confidence, the caution and mistrust that often leads
to aggressive acts.

MARS NEGATIVE OR UPPER MARS.
This mount lies under the heart line at the point where it is under the Mercury
Mount. Its lower boundary is a line drawn from the thumb to the percussion. It ma
be thick or thin or taper off into the hand.
The well-developed Upper Mars endows the person with courage, persistence and
determination, an ability to quietly keep on moving. We may often be presented
with situations that require much courage and persistence. The person who has this
mount well developed can face grave and sometimes-lengthy situations and come
through in one piece. There is enduring love and loyalty to dear ones.
If the Upper Mars is deficient or missing, where the same area as above is flat, then
there is something missing in a moral sense. The character is sometimes weak, the
thumb short and thin, the hand narrow and the heart Line short, stopping under
Saturn then we have someone lacking in loyalty, in a feeling of respect for
themselves. They are not trustworthy so far as marriage and relationship is
concerned.
THE PLAIN OF MARS
This is like A HUGE RESERVOIR OF ENERGY right in the center of the hand
and like all reservoirs it has to have width and depth in order to provide the
necessary when it is required. So if it is deep and firm, its owner is energetic,
enthusiastic and healthy. He likes to be secure in the material sense and so sees that
he and those close to him are well supplied with the good things of this world. In
short one could call him a materialist, but healthily and happily so. Very often in
practice the thin Mars Plain type is shrewd and manipulative as an expression of
an inner insecurity and shows a basic weakness in the character.
Flabby and soft: suggests someone who is soft and self-indulgent, is not keen on too
much hard work and so is to be avoided, his partner will surely end up as the
breadwinner.
If the Plain is thin and soft, in contrast to where it is thin and firm as mentioned,
then you have someone who is always doing things for others. He should not be
using his slender energy fund in such an extravagant way.

1. THE MARTIAN IS AN EMBODIMENT OF AGGRESSION AND
RESISTANCE: A FIGHTER.
2. What is the meaning of “fighter?”
a) It should not be inferred as someone fighting with a weapon or a fist combat.
b) He fights his way against adverse elements and circumstances in the mental or
business world.
c) He will push with vigour anything with which he is connected and strongly resist
the efforts of those who seek to force him down than the other type.
3. Why are Martian qualities of AGGRESSION and RESISTANCE
necessary?
a) To overcome discouragement and survive in the struggle for existence.
b) Not to be run over and trampled under the feet of his opponents.
c) With his fighting qualities alone can his brilliance be brought before the eyes of
the world?
4. THE TWO MOUNTS OF MARS AND THE PLAIN OF MARS
1. The Lower Mount of Mars: AGGRESSIVE SPIRIT
2. The Upper Mount of Mars: Resistance
3. THE TRUE MARTIAN: both the mounts of Mars developed
The qualities of both aggression and resistance will be present and
the subject will push himself forward with great persistence, and at
the same time resist vigorously the attempts of anyone to impose
anything upon him; they overcome every obstacle and stubbornly
resist any attempt to force them down.
4. The Plain of mars:
a) If largely developed, or if crossed by fine and red lines, WILL
SHOW SUDDEN TEMPER to be present
b) This development with the other two Mounts largely makes a dangerous
combination: ADDING INFLAMMABILITY TO AGGRESSION AND
RESISTANCE

5. THE MARTIAN: A THREE – SIDED PERSON
A) UPPER MARS - RESISTANCE
B) LOWER MARS - AGGRESSION
C) PLAIN OF MARS - TEMPER
V QUALITIES OF THE LOWER MOUNT OF MARS
a) The subject pushes his plans to the fullest without considering people and forces
himself over and through all opposition.
b) He seeks and loves STRIFE
c) He is the pusher full of AGGRESSION
d) The great bluffer: if the Lower Mount of Mars is strong and the Upper Mount of
Mars is lacking, the subject having no resistance easily backs down when under
pressure and if pressed.
VI THE QUALITIES OF THE UPPER MOUNT OF MARS:
A) The subject has POWER OF RESISTANCE
B) He is COOL, COLLECTED, And CALM and does not lose his mind.
C) He is equal in emergencies
D) He is not discouraged when things go against him.
E) He does not give up fighting even when the chances are slim.
F) When knocked down he rises again seemingly unaware of the possibility of
defeat.
G) The power of resistance and the faculty of giving up often makes the Martian
successful over all obstacles.
VII THE PLAIN OF MARS
The hollow of he hand or the Palm Proper is scientifically designated as the Plain of
Mars, as it connects at both ends with the Upper and Lower Mounts of Mars.
Automatically, this excitable position contains a radiating center of nervous fibers
and numerous pacinian corpuscles.

The Plain of Mars is composed of:
A) The quadrangle:
a) Location: It occupies the space between the Line of the Head and
Line of the heart (both being normal) and between the Mount of
Jupiter and the Upper Mount of Mars (neither of these Mounts included)
b) A well-formed, smooth and free from lines (tiny wrinkles) shows a calm, steady
and loyal disposition.
c) Well-formed and wider towards the percussion: shows straightforwardness
d) Too wide through-out: independent disposition, even to folly:
i)Line of Heart running too high – extreme jealousy and sensuality
ii) Line of head running too low: ill-balanced reasoning power.
e) Wide under the Mount of Saturn than under the Mount of the Sun: careless
about one’s reputation
f) Wide under the Mount of the Sun than under the Mount of Saturn: exaggerated
sensitiveness about other people’s opinions
g) Narrow on account of the Line of head rising towards the Line of Heart
i) Narrow mindedness
ii) Feelings dominate over reason and often cloud it
h) Narrow through the lowering of the Line of Heart towards the Line of Head:
• Meanness
• Generosity is lacking
• Head rules over feelings
i) Badly traced, almost invisible at its normal extremities (when the Lines of Head
and Heart are very poorly traced)
i) A weak or a at least a very ordinary intellect
ii) Malignant or a very cold disposition
iii) With a wretched health goes a wretched temper
j) Bulging and well-shaped:
i) Well-shaped
ii) Love of money for the sake of spending it generously
k) Flat (in level with the other Mounts): Saving disposition
l) Hollow – miserly disposition
m) Hard – plenty of animal spirit
n) Soft: a) laziness b) physical weakness

o) Wide, with a good Line of Head and a well-formed second phalanx of the
Thumb:
I) Broad-mindedness ii) reasoning at its best
iii) Truly intelligent to understand and appreciate anything
p) Narrow and with a poor Line of Liver: Hay fever, asthma
q) Narrow and with fingers bending inside the palm:
i) Stiff in dealings with fellow-beings
ii) Miserly disposition
r) Narrow in its center (Under the mount of Apollo) with the third phalanx of the
4th finger relatively long:
I) Deceit ii) mind easily prejudiced
s) Narrow with an excessive Mount of Jupiter: extremely religious ideas, asceticism,
blind fanatics
t) Very narrow in both hands, with an exaggerated or bad line of Mercury: Lying
instincts
u) Narrow and formed by red lines, with a short line of Heart and
Mounts of Mars exaggerated: CRUELTY
v) Absence of the Quadrangle (when the Simian Line is present) Psychological
imbalance
If it is due to the absence of heart Line – cold, hard nature in a good hand – poor
action of the Heart
B SIGNS OF THE QUADRANGLE
1) Furrowed by many lines in a large hand, with a long palm and
short, smooth fingers: weak understanding, often through physical weakness of the
brain; hence restlessness, irritability.
2 A line from inside the Quadrangle to the Mount of the Sun:
SUCCESS DUE TO THE PROTECTION OF THE GREAT.
3 A forked line inside the quadrangle: an ill-balanced mind, altogether acting
inopportunely
4 Red dots: murder or serious wounds
5 White dots: general weakening of the system
6 A cross in the Quadrangle touching the Line of Heart: influence of the opposite
sex on the subject will be favorable if the cross does not touch either the Line of
Fate or the Line of the Sun.

7 A cross in the Quadrangle touching the Line of Head: the subject
will exert in matters of love or friendship
8 The Mystic Cross with a clear, correct line of Intuition:
APTITUDE FOR OCCULT SCIENCE.
9 A cross in the quadrangle under the Mount of Saturn and touching
the Line of Fate: fortunate life due to religion; found in the hands
of great prelates and church dignitaries.
10 A poorly formed cross in the Quadrangle under the Mount of
Saturn, if found on both the hands; an unfavorable indication,
drives to excess every unhealthy disposition shown by the Mount
most prominent in the hand:
Jupiter………………… extravagant ambition
Saturn…………………. morbid disposition
The Sun……………… excessive vanity or avarice
Mercury……………… Deceiving and thieving instincts
The Moon…………… Coming insanity
Upper Mars………… Fearfully violent temper
Lower Mars………… Cowardice
Venus…………………. Lasciviousness
11 A star in the quadrangle under the Mount of
Saturn…………….Brilliant career
The Sun………… Great fame in art or literature or large wealth
Mercury………… Great reputation as a scientist, an engineer, renowned as an
eloquent man, success as a businessman
12) A triangle: aptitude for the study of the deepest science
13) A square: extremely quick temper but a kind heart if it touches one
of the main lines & protection against the imperfection of that line.
14) A circle: eye trouble
15) Three circles joined together under the Mount of Saturn: Epilepsy
16) A grille: raving madness (very wide quadrangles and exaggerated Mounts of
Mars.

B THE TRIANGLE
Formation: the triangle is formed on the Palm by the Lines of Life,
Liver and Head and covers the Plain of Mars.
1) Bulging in both the hands: aggressive temperament; spendthrift disposition
2) Bulging in one hand only: bravery, generosity
3) Broad and well-traced: Benevolence
4) Large and well traced and a healthy colour: good luck. Long life and courage.
5) Wide and clearly marked, with three lines of a good colour: Good
Understanding (a liver in order helps the brain marvelously in its work)
6) Very large and developed Mounts of Mars – audacity (as the whole
Plain of Mars is dominated by the idea of energy, pluck, etc.
7) Small triangle – meanness of disposition
8) Flat in both the hands with a very low Mount of Saturn: insignificant life.
9) Low with an exaggerated Mount of the Moon and only one bracelet well traced:
Catalepsy (a nervous trouble bringing about temporary suspension of animation).
10) Very low in both the hands, with a short and broad line of heart –Lethargy
11) Narrow though a poor line of Head inclining towards a Poor Line of Liver-
business failure
12) Heavy and pale, with a large, flabby palm, a short thumb and thick set fingers,
with the third phalanges puffed up inside – material tastes
13) Poorly formed, the lines of Head and Liver curved inside (inwards): cowardice,
meanness, and miserly disposition.
14) Badly formed with a Line of Heart straight as a bar into the percussion: miserly
habits.
15) Much lined and with exaggerated Mounts of Mercury and Mars: impatient,
fretful disposition, easily aroused to anger.
16) Well-formed, with a Line of Heart forked at the termination: GENEROSITY
17) The First (or Upper or Supreme) angle: formed by the connection of the Lines
of Life and Head
a) Sharply pointed and well-marked: refined mind strong common sense(generally)
b) Blunt and short – slow, dull intellect, rude instincts
c) Exaggerated in its bluntness: miserly habits form fear of poverty; little concern
for other people’s welfare.
d) Blunt, though the line of head being more or less separated from the Line of Life
– independent disposition amounting to dangerous recklessness (if the space
separating the lines is very wide)

e) Exaggerated in its sharpness: shrewd, malignant, envious disposition
f) If this exaggerated sharpness is due to the lines of Life and Head
being connected too long at the start: extreme diffidence and cowardice.
18) The second angle (or Inner) Angle formed by the connection of the Lines of the
head and Liver:
a) the second angle closer and well-made: Longevity, bright intellect (due to
excellent of the line of Liver).
b) The second angle broad and heavy with a poor line of heart and a narrow
quadrangle: uncharitableness
c) The second angle very sharp : ill-health, nervousness, teasing disposition.
d) The second angle obtuse: ultra-nervous disposition due to the Line of Head
drooping and Line of Liver starting on the Mount of Moon too near the Percussion.
e) The second angle formed on the Mount of the Moon: If the Line of Head is poor
and the Mount of the Moon is much rayed: even epilepsy or paralysis or if the Line
of Heart is poor and the Mount of Saturn starred apoplexy
2 The third (or the outer) triangle Formed by the Lines of Liver and Life, near the
First Rascette of the bracelet.
a) The third angle well-formed and slightly open in a broad Triangle: Good health
(all-round)
b) The Third Angle well cut and narrow and slightly open with a well-developed
Mount of Mercury –wit (a perfect line of Liver increases the quick mental faculties
of the subject).
c) The Third angle broad, clear and sufficiently open with a Line of Liver
terminating high on the Mount of Mercury: Longevity, generosity and success in
business.
d) The Third Angle very obtuse, with the first phalanx of the
e) The Third Angle poorly formed, with small lines cutting the Line of Life:
Neuralgia (sharp pain along a nerve, especially in the head or face).
f) The angle will be either too widely opened, with poor Lines of Head and Liver or
the Line of Liver will connect the start of the line of Life- always a sign neuralgia or
even palpitation of the heart and fainting fits (with a bad Line of Heart)
g) The third angle formed of lines much broken – bad nature, both rough and
incurably lazy.

20. THE SIGNS IN THE TRIANGLE
A) White spots an anemic tendency to fainting fits
B) Upward branches from the Line of Life terminating inside the triangle:
RICHES AND HONOURS coming to the subject after many struggles (in matters
of success the “ plan of Mars ‘represents our own unaided efforts).
C) A short forked line; general weakening of our system
D) A cross especially in the center: troubles from others brought about by the
quarrelsome disposition of subject
E) A cross inside the Upper Angle of the Triangle:*Law- suits generally of a
criminal nature or at least having caused scandal) serious change in one’s life
*If the branches of this cross touch no main lines suit won
*Otherwise – suit lost
G) A cross in the Triangle under the mount of Saturn with longer
fingers and first knots strongly marked SCEPTICISM
H) An irregular cross in the center lines on the mount of Saturn – a series of serious
misfortunes
I) A star –Riches (success in general) obtained after great struggle
J) A star near the line of Liver: blindness
K) A bad formed solitary star- trouble in love resulting from some act of violence
L) A circle: trouble from a person of the opposite sex
M) Square (if not touching any main line) a most serious warning of danger
N) A triangle (between the lines life and fate) Military Renown
O) A grille (in a good hand): Hidden enemies (In a bad hand): shameful death
P) A Crescent inside the triangle touching the line of Liver perfect
heath and strength a decide omen of success in every direction
Q) A small triangle formed by the Lines of fate, Head and Liver (clear and well-
shaped) Aptitude for occult sciences
R) A small Triangle formed by the line of fate the line of Head and line of intuition
Aptitude for occult sciences that almost amounts to a gift of divination.

PHYSICAL FEATURES OF A MARTIN
1) Medium height strongly built, muscular looking
2) Carries himself erect with shoulders back and appears like a person ever ready
to defend himself
3) Small head back of his sneak is broad and face is round
4) Has a thick strong skin which is a red in colour
5) Short and stiff hair, some curly with short and harsh beard
6) Large and bold eyes dark in colour but bright expression, the white of the eyes
often blood shot
7) Trim and large mouth with thin lips
8) Small, regular and strong teeth yellowish in colour
9) Thick, Straight and low eyebrows over the eyes
10) Long and straight nose
11) Ears small and set close to the head
12) Short and thick neck
13) A big and expansive chest
14) Strong pair of lungs sending for a commanding voice full of resonance and
power
15) BIG AND STRONG BONES
16) SHORT STOUT AND MUSCULAR LEGS
17) BROAD EFECT IN STEP INCLINED TO BE FLAT MAKING THE
SUBJECT WALK IN A PROUD AND DETERMINED MANNER
CHARACTRISTICS/ QUALITIES OF A MARTAIN
1) Full of fight either aggressively or in self defense mentally and physically
2) Has a strong robust constitution and is ardent in all things’
3) Being brave conflict brings no thought of danger and hence a Martin makes an
excellent soldier
4) He is energetic and with this power he pushes forward his aggressive ideas and
readily resists discouragement
5) He is generous in the use of money
6) HE LOVES TO HAVE FRIENDS will spend his money for them and even fight
for them.

7) The martin can be reasoned with and coxed but never driven
8) His strong blood current and big muscular development fills him with the fire of
passion makes him amorous and attractive, and the opposite sex becomes very
attractive
9) When in love he storms the heart of his charmer and martian fire and dash
makes her surrender for his wooing is audacity and vigour from start to finish
10) He is domineering (especially if the Lower mars is developed) and can be led
only by diplomacy and tact.
11)To sustain his vigorous bossy he needs plenty of solid food
12)He is fond of games that require physical strength and power
13) Being big natures he wants absolute fairness to rule and the best man to win
14) Things accomplished by daring energy and before the eyes of the world appeal
to him,
15) Out door active occupations suit him best.
16) His choice is various art/ hobbies of life
As a painter: Chooses battle scene, hunting or Games of sport
As a writer: Tales of war and strife
As a musician: Music full of fire and pronounced rhythm
As a speaker: Uses strong sentences and tells tales of physical prowess
THE BAD SIDES OF A MARTAIN
1) To develop himself the Martian should be refined in every possible way.
2) Otherwise, everything tends to coarsen him, making him brutal
3) On the bad side, he becomes lascivious, a drunkard and a murderer
THE MOUNT OF MARS - THE BAD SIDES OF A MARTAIN
THE HAND OF SUCH A TYPE OF MARTAIN IS
1) Hard and stiff
2) Coarse and red colour skin
3) Big and coarse capillaries
4) Short fingers, with third phalange thick nails short and brittle Large mounts of
mars
5) The plain of mars either highly or badly crossed- indicating uncontrollable
temper.

6) A big first phalanx of the thumb, often clubbed formation and
quite frequently the Spatulate thumb SUCH MARTIAN GRATIFIES HIS LOW
PASSIONS AND THERE IS NOTHING BUT BRUTALITY, THE WICKEDESS
OF ANIMALISM.
MARRIAGE
1) He chooses looking and purely feminine type of wife
2) He is a devoted husband and manages the family well health
1) Fever, Blood disorders, throat troubles like bronchitis laryngitis are his common
health problems
2) They are shown by grills or cross bars on the upper mount of Mars and
emphasized by color nails, etc.
3) Health difficulties are not shown by the lower mount of mars
4) The Lower third of the Upper mount of mars and the upper third of the mount
of moon indicates troubles
TEXTURE OF THE SKIN
1) VERY FINE texture is not common among Martians
2) Medium texture is often found on Martians who move in good society. With the
texture is most often found the upper mount leading and only a moderate lower
mount. This combination shows the power of intellectual and refined resistance
under discouragement with just enough aggression to keep up the necessary
balance.
3) Coarse texture makes a loud and disagreeable follow that his society is not
sought.
FLEXIBILITY OF THE HAND
1) A VERY fixable hand will refine and elevate the mentality and the subject
versatile
2) Great flexibility is not often found
3) Medium flexibility is often seen which shows a balance between the elastic mind
and the opposite the subjects is calm clear headed evenly balanced. With a
developed Lower mount he will be more aggressive.
4) HARD HANDS COARSEN AND LOWER THE TYPE AND
CANNOT ADAPT TO NEW CONDITIONS

COLOUR
1) RED: is the normal colour of this type, showing rich blood strong heart and
greatest amount of vitality. If it is too pronounced then the intensity of the subject
will have no limits and commits crime to further his ends.
2) PINK: tones the extreme qualities and helps the Martian to be milder and even
balanced
3) White: is abnormal to this type .It reduced the strength and can indicate ill
health.
4) YELLOW: is sometimes found tells of coarseness nervousness the fits of blues
that comes due to the excess of bile This makes a very mean type and from this
bilious combination alone we get really criminal Martian. The poison of the bile
makes him vicious
NAILS
1) BROAD NAILS: showing a strong constitution
2) NARROW NAILS: scarcely found a delicate person
3) SHORT CRITICAL NAILS: adds to the fighting qualities & with a large Lower
mount and very short nails a person who fights everybody all the time
4) Nervous Martian
THE HAIR
1) RED HAIR: inflammable subject violent temper and loss of temper in
excitement
2) AUBURN: decreases the intensity of temper
3) BLOND: reduces the amour and intensity makes it more phlegmatic calm and
less excitable
4) BLACK: shows the vivacity and spontaneity of martin qualities and lights up the
fire of the subject.

THE THREE WORLDS & THE MOUNTS OF MARS
As there is no particular finger connected to the mounts of mars the length of the
fingers and the balance of the hand must be used in connection with the individual
phalanges of all the four
1) THE MENTAL WORLD: if the hand shows that the mental worlds rules and the
first phalanx of the 4 fingers correspond then see if the Head Line is clear well
marked and colored. By this combination the Martian becomes a subject ruled by
the mental world and can become a good lawyer minister debater politician, etc.
2) THE BUSINESS WORLD: if the middle part of the fingers is developed he
becomes a businessman full of fight push energy etc.
3) THE BASER WORLD: IF the third phalanges are developed then animal
desires take their lowest form and he will commit crimes to gratify his appetite.
THE APEX OF THE MOUNT

A) Qualities of the Lower Mount of Mars when it leans towards:
The Mount of Venus Power of endurance through affection
The Mount of Jupiter Power of endurance through pride
The Thumb Power of endurance through Will Power
B) Qualities of the Upper Mount of Mars when it leans towards:
The Percussion Pluck
The Palm proper Aggression
The Mount of Moon Power of Hypnotism
THE COMBINATION OF THE MOUNT OF MARS WITH THE SECONDARY TYPE
A COMBINATION OF THE LOWER MARS WITH
Secondary Mount Good Bad
Jupiter Bravery, Success as a commander A cruel despot
Saturn Choleric and Combative Temper Cynicism, Slow Cruelty
Apollo A Love for shining in War, The
great Society leaders character
Desire to shine at all risk
Mercury Scientific Warrior Selling one’s award for profit
Upper Mars A perfect combination of pluck
and courage
Most violent temper
Venus The typical soldier The brutal conqueror in love and war
Luna Crusader, Explorer in dangerous
countries
Reckless military adventurer, cruel and
revengeful.

THE COMBINATION OF THE MOUNT OF MARS WITH THE SECONDARY TYPE - A
COMBINATION OF THE UPPER MARS WITH:
Secondary Mount Good Bad
Jupiter Resignation at its best Cowardice when threatened with loss
of power
Saturn Resignation due to discouragement
Apollo Cheerful Resignation Affected resignation for show only
Mercury Perseverance of one’s
plans despite hardships
Obstinacy in wrong doing
Lower Mars A perfect combination of pluck and
courage
Most violent temper
Venus The patience of unacquainted lover The prosecutor of one’s
sweetheart or spouse
Luna Suffering patiently for one’s ideals Sticking through thick and thin through
one’s foolish conceits
THE TIPS
1) POINTED TIPS: idealism rules, the Martian becomes less practical and less
reliable apt to rush into ill conceived ventures. But they are not often found with
this type.
2) CONIC: are often found for the martin is found of beauty and artistic things
having a liking for dress, home decorations etc.
3) SQUARE: frequent for the Martin is eminently practical
4) SPATULATE: makes a Martin a great explorer a brilliant and original general, a
successful businessman and a clear head Line gives him self control and good
judgment.

TYPES OF FINGER AND THE LOWER MOUNT OF MARS
Type of finger Normal Mount Mount in excess Mount lacking/absent
Pointed The courage of a
Martyr
The violence of a
religious prosecutor
A coward in his
creed
Conical The courage of a
Patriot
Violence of
wounded vanity
A coward in
facing the public
Square The courage of a
soldier
The violence of a
disappointed
schemer
A coward in
everyday life
Spatulate The courage of a
Explorer
The violence of a
Ruffian
A coward in the
field of Battle
TYPES OF FINGER TIPS THE UPPER MOUNT OF MARS
Type of finger Normal Mount Mount in excess Mount lacking/absent
Pointed Heavenly resignation Unhealthy chastising of
the flesh
Sensitive Soul
Conical Stoicism Hard Hearted Easily offended
Square Patience Passive cruelty Much afraid of physical
and moral pain.
Spatulate Ignores what pain
or fear means
Active cruelty A coward

TYPES OF FINGERS
1. KNOTTY FINGERS
A. Reason and analysis guides the subject
B. If the first knot is developed - usually an intelligent mind is well ordered and
systematic
C. If the second knot is developed neat in dress, tidy in surrounding, sure to be
regular and methodical in his vocation especially if the fingers are square
throughout the length
D. If both the knots are developed an analyzer who always reasons
2. SMOOTH FINGERS: a danger to this type for they add thoughtlessness to his
spontaneous wild nature. If a clear Head Line is present then there can be self
control
3. LONG FINGERS: found of details proceeds with care and caution
4. SHORT FINGERS: Makes the Martian a fiery impetuous fellow and with the
quickness of though and action her rushes to greater success or constant blunders
and being thoughtless and careless of the feeling of the others he does endless
damages.
THE THUMB
1) The delicate and refined thumb is rarely found on a martin hand
2) More often a board first phalange or a paddle shaped phalanx with like second
phalanx is seen on high-grade Martian showing great determination and tactful
reasoning qualities thereby reducing the brutality of a big Lower mars.
3) Big and long thumb: gives strength to the subject
4) Small thumb: makes them sputter and bluff
5) Pointed thumb: weakens the martin qualities materially
6) Square and Spatulate tips give greater common sense, activity and originality to
the will thus producing determined subjects
7) Clubbed thumb belongs to the brutal Martian hand.

The Mutual action of the Mount of Mars with other Mounts
Good Mars and Good Moon: Proud of his big heart; never confess defeat or yields
to hardships. The powerful determination of Mars overcomes the weak will-power
of the Moon and good Moon's integrity conquers Mar's sexuality and they
harmoniously mix and act for the welfare and good of the individual governed by
them. Highly qualified; seeks new ideas and theories. A patient student and restless
traveller- fond of exploration and discoveries. Sea captains and
mariners who love the sea. Good apetite and ostrich- like digestion; likes to help in
cooking. A connoisseur of good old liquors. Sincere and faithful to both relatives
and friends. Likes to take his wife and children wherever he may go abroad.
Ladies governed by this type are heavy structure, assuming control over their
husbands and children. Destined to marry more than once. One marriage takes
places in a foreign land or with a foreigner.
Good Mars and bad Moon: Extremely selfish and niggardly, preferring cheap
living whether in food or clothes. Meanness is born in the blood; despite having
sufficient money lives poorly and is happy to be invited for dinner or supper. Afraid
of marriage because it cost him money and hence insists that his wife is wealthy.
Ascribes all the world's suffering and misery to women and has innate hatred for
them. Once he gets married he begins fleecing his wife out of her money and
property; adding her riches to his; then he begins torturing and insulting her until
she prays for divorce. His wrath and anger is easily aroused by discussing financial
affairs in his presence. Anything that touches his financial affairs causes him
serious dangers and he swoons or falls into coma...causing him heart problems.
Bad Mars and bad Moon: A good word is met by a bad one; a good turn by an evil
act. Cares nothing about sanitation; is morally and bodily filthy. Doomed for
unpleasant career and sinks his feelings by consuming liquor and drugs. A wrost
impudent stickler - once he asks for something, he must have it or a kick. Yields to
bad treatment. Women governed by this type find great satisfaction in being beaten
and humilated. They arouse the rage and anger of their husbands or mates till they
are attacked by blows and kicks. Women of this type marry men of the same type
and category. In spite of insult, beating and domestic sufferings, both partners
seem to be very happy.

GOOD MARS AND GOOD VENUS
Most peaceful species of mankind; sacrifices his wealth and health for the
happiness and peace of others. His innocent and popular heart makes him popular
wherever he goes. His integrity is beyond doubt - adheres to all codes and laws of
proprietary and honour. Through good intentions of reforms, this type falls an easy
victim to swindlers and money grabbers. Soft and forgiving – believes that
everything in the world can be attained by kindness and gentleness instead of force.
Good Mars and Bad Venus: The natural preparedness of Mars for fun and women
is developed to vicious debauchery by the temptations and corrupt influence of bad
Venus. The gallantry and bravery of good Mars is smeared with the foul fragrance
of bad Venus. His rage knows no limits leading to full revenge. Nothing lawful or
sacred can stop him in having his way even if it leads to bloodshed. Impertinent in
his lovemaking and is not deterred to flirt with another's wife in the face of her
husband and would have her even by killing her husband.
Bad Mars and Bad Venus: Most audacious and impertinent of all categories; hurts
others feelings through insults, harsh words and threats. Picks up quarrels; a
terror to neighbours on whom he levies taxes, disregards law and authority.
Endowed with powerful vitality and strong arms and trains and exercises upon the
poor and timid. He deals the first blow. At night : gets drunk and loafs the streets
and challenges anyone to fight against him. Short lived and treacherously killed by
his armour or one of his partners.

VII THE MOUNT OF LUNA
THE HANDS OF LUNARIANS

THE MOUNT OF THE MOON OR LUNA
In Chapter XXIV of the Laws of Scientific Hand Reading, William Benham states:
"The Lunarian is identified by the Mount of Luna or the Mount of the Moon. As
single signs or in combination, the star, triangle, circle, single vertical line, square
or trident strengthen the Mount of the Moon." "Grilles, cross, cross-bars, islands,
dots or badly form stars indicate defects of the Moon, either of health or
character." "Colour, nails and other matters?will determine which." If the Mount
forms a decided bulge outwardly, it is called a well-developed mount.
If it is exceedingly thick, forming a large pad on the inside of the hand, it must be
regarded as a very strong mount. If the outward protuberance and the thick pad
are both unusually large, then you have an excessive Lunarian. The Mount of Luna
is indicative of our senses. All our senses are filtered through Luna, enabling us to
receive the outside world and as well as reveal ourselves.
‐‐‐‐Well developed Luna:It indicates a healthy imagination. Such subjects are
exceptionally receptive to impressions from the environment and from people.
Key words: Imagination, Receptivity, conceptual creativity.
‐‐‐‐Under developed Luna:
‐‐‐‐The under developed or flat mount of the Moon connotes an inability to receive the
world and are not receptive to others. They do not absorb impressions are afraid of
rejection and they in turn reject the world.
Key words: Suspicion, tactlessness, fear of rejection.
Over-developed Luna:
Key words: Hypocrisy, Flattery, Hallucination.
People with this rounded mount of Moon do not keep their creativity in control and
degenerate into unbridled fantasy. They feel insecure and engage in idle day
dreaming. They like flattery, hypocrisy, self-pity and drama. They betray others'
trust, relieve widows' of their savings and property This mount is situated opposite
the mount of Venus above the wrist and its home is the unconscious passive part of
the hand.

It is the storehouse of childhood, ancestral, racial and all sorts of memories,
wherein are found the unconscious drives, our imaginations, fears and
repressions. This depository it is the source of all creativity, the strength of the
Creator, his storehouse of goodies upon which he can draw. It is possible that here
we have the memories which go back to the womb of this life, and for those you
who believe in reincarnation beyond this into mists of our own earlier times on
earth. Well developed: If it is full and firm this person will know what he needs to
survive and achieve. He can plan for the future; being able to envision the end
result of his visions.

Writing and creative ability are present, especially with a sloping head line which
ideally would be divided under the Apollo mount we can also say that a strong
Luna mount lives a compassionate nature and so the desire to look after and care
for others as in animals the later is emphasized if the hand sports Samaritan lines
under the mercury finger as this gives healing ability.
Deficient: the person lacks imagination and understanding for others, is rather
dull as a company and lacks a sense of romance so is not for all those girls with
lovely conic or psychic hands. If it also higher up on the palm then Venus mount
then it gives a venturesome nature, racing drivers, rock climbers and those who
take insane risks. They don’t worry and so they enjoy fast cars and other risk
taking of all kinds.
I. THE JUDGEMENT OF THE MOUNT OF THE MOON
A. Size and shape
1) Well developed; if it forms a decided bulge outwards.
2) Very strong mount: in addition it is exceedingly thick forms a pad on the inside
of the hand.
3) An excessive lunarian: if the outward protuberance and thick pad are both
unusually large.
B. The strength of the mount
1) Strong vertical line extending the length of the mount indicates added strength.
2) A number of vertical lines close together will also increase its power.
3) If such lines are present on a flat mount on the palm but developed at the side
this increase the power of the mount.
C. Excessively development lunarian
(To the danger point of this type)
1. Outward development leads to excessive
2. Large pad on the palm imagination and may
3. With deep well cut vertical mean insanity
DAbsence of this mount: Dense materialism

E. Division of the mount of Moon (Luna): The mount of Luna is
divided into 3 sections :
1. The upper 2. The middle 3. The lower
Corresponding to the 3 words of the fingers in their qualities each,
section one to locate health difficulties peculiar to this type.
F. The hand of a lunarian
1) Puffy in appearance
2) Flabby in consistency
3) White in colour
4) Short and smooth fingers
5) Tips conic or pointed
6) The thumb small in size with first phalange pointed or deficient in
length.
II PHYSICALAPPEARANCE
1) Tall in structure
2) Fleshy in built
3) Stout
4) Soft and flabby
5) Flesh has a spongy feeling
6) Dead white complexion
7) Round and thick through the temples and low forehead
8) Hair fine in quality and straight
9) Scanty eye brows
10) Eyes: round stare in appearance bulging and frequently watery the whites are
clear and pupils luminous seeming to reflect light and showing a prismatic gloom.
11) Nose: shot and small
12) Mouth small
13) Teeth long and large yellow in colour irregularly placed in the gums prominent
and bloodless looking, soft & decoy early
14) Neck: fleshy, flabby and wrinkled connecting his head to a fleshy chest which is
again flabby and spongy.
15) Voice: thin and pitched in a high key

16) Ears: small and set close to the head.
17) Abdomen: large and bugles forward giving an awkward look
18) Legs: thick and heavy not grateful and having a dropsical appearance
19) Feet: flat and large with a shambling gait.
CHARACTERISTICS /QUALITIES OF A LUNARIAN
1. Being controlled by imagination he is dreamy fanciful idealistic
2. Builds castles in air, plans great enterprise, which is never put into operation for
they lack practical value.
3. Extremely lazy (mentally and physical) prefers to live in dream worlds.
4. Prey to imagination thinks he is ill has diverse aliments is fickle, restless and
changeable
5. Yearns for things beyond his reach and never wants to settle for a humdrum life.
6. Never satisfied for long in one place but desires a constant change
of location and place.
7. If the hand is firm and wealth equal to it then the lunarian gratifies the love of
travel by taking great voyages.
8. Mental and physical exertion.
9. His light blue and grey eyes speak of coldness and dreaminess.
10.He becomes a mystical melancholy and grows superstitious believing in signs
omens having wonderful visions and hallucination.
11.He loves nature birds, flowers and things that excite the senses.
12.FOND OF epic poetry deep classical music & also composes and produces
profound classics.
14.Loves the sound of waves the roar of thunder the tempest prefers to live near
waters and makes a good sailor.
15.He is a big eater.
16.Sensual appetites are excited by imagination
17.Lacking in energy and perseverance he is not successful in the business world
18.For a common lunarian it is hard to get along in the world
19.For the high type he becomes a good writer of romance fiction or history As this
type is assisted by a long finger of mercury with a long 1st phalanx:
a. Conic tips adds imaginative tendencies to his writing
b. If square then they becomes practical
c. If Spatulate active and original

IV Marriage:
1) Martial unhappiness is observed in grater abundance among lunarian because
he is cold by the nature and incapable strong affection.
2) His fickle and capricious nature makes strong alliances and their fickleness and
selfishness make poor spouses, which are more pronounced in conic and pointed
tips.
3) The disease condition of the reproductive organs creates marital unhappiness.
V HEALTH
1) As the lunarian type has spongy muscles white colour poor circulation and thin
blood he falls prey to disease.
2) He has a paunchy abdomen and flabby condition is present in the intestines and
muscles leading to weakening of the tissues making them a fertile place for bacilli
(red like bacteria) to propagate.
Hence lunarians are victims of peritonitis (inflammation the members the cavity)
inflammation of the bowels appendicitis and other inflammations attacking the
intestinal tracts.
3) In epidemics (of Asiatic cholera) lunarians are the first victims as the bacilli,
which produce choleras, propagate readily under such conditions as they as
present.
4) Upper third of the mount of lunar cross bars grilles badly stars dots islands
crosses and other defective making show liability to intestinal disorders and
simultaneously if the life line is broken, cross, islanded, has star on it. Forks and
other defects peculiar to it then the subject have bowel difficulties of a serious
nature.
5. Middle third of the mount of lunar
b) Grills, crosses etc. on the middle 3rd of the mount shows that the subject is
predisposed to gout (inflammation of joints) and rheumatism.
c) Other conditions for rheumatism:
i) A line running from the mount of Saturn to the line of life either cutting it or
stopping on it frequently islanded
ii) A line running from the middle portion of the mount of moon and joining the
line of line from Saturn either where it cuts the line of life or somewhere in its
course, this shows that the subject was or is suffering from severe rheumatism or
will have it. When this double marking is seen the rheumatic tendency is hereditary

2. THE LOWER THIRD OF THE MOUNT OF LUNAR
a) DEFECTS ON THE 3RD of the mount of lunar indicate kidney and bladder in
men and in female it also shows a weakness in addition on a woman’s hand.
b) Defects on this portion of the mount, colour of the hand and the marking on the
nails: white, swollen and flabby in consistency, indicate kidney and bladder
difficulties as well as tendency to dropsy (swollen feet).
c) Such marking of ailments can be seen by bad marking like a fork on the lifeline
d) Female weaknesses are also indicated by a star on the line of mercury near the
line of head.
Good knowledge of palmistry can lead the subject to consult a physical get
relief and hence transform a barren joyless home into one of fruition and
happiness.
VI) The bad lunarian
1) Short in stature
2) Stiff and brittle hair
3) Dead white and spotted skin
4) Gray and watery eyes
5) Pores of the skin exuding disagreeable perspiration
6) Talkative and untruthful
7) Deceives others and himself
8) Mean coward and selfish
9) While they have no physical passions they seek amorous pleasures
to gratify their imagination.
10) Nymphomaniacs
11) Deceitful and hypocritical.
12) Insolent unchaste and disagreeable
13) Shunned and abhorred by mankind

VII LIABILITY TO PRODUCE INSANTITY
1) The mount is a very large:
a) Bulging at the percussion b) thick in the palm c) having strong vertical lines d) or
a well-marked star.
2) This type of mount leads to excessive imagination and consequently insanity.
3) If the hand is fine it can be a mild hallucination
4) It can be a dangers and brutal mania with a coarse type of lunarian
5) Excessive imagination is inherent in the subject & this form of mania is difficult
to treat.
6) This type will cause a lot of mental problem in case of woman suffering from
female troubles they finally go to the asylum and many even commit suicide.
VIII TEXTURE OF THE SKIN
1) Soft and fine texture: found on flabby hands their imagination will be a high
plane or refinement but will be lazy and will accomplish little.
2) Coarseness: will be abhorrent in extreme. The subject will consistently hard
texture. The coarseness and unrefined ideas with low ideals and superstitious.
3) Medium texture: is best for a well development lunar mount it speaks of energy
and practical ideas.
IX CONSISTENCY OF THE HAND
1. Flabby hand: shows the pure type with idealism, fancy dreaminess and laziness
& idle dreamers.
2. Elastic consistency: intelligent energy puts some of the ideas to use, is clever, Not
bound down by rules versatile ingenious has original idea & also has energy to
work.
- If a businessman: desires new schemes to push his business
- If a Writer: the mind produces and the body has energy to work.
- If a musician and composer: natural ability for his work and energy to do it.
3. Hard consistency: is abnormal makes the subject restless superstitious, selfish
and mystical. They are growlers trouble breeders and creators of dis-satisfaction
among other type. They are the greatest travelers & seekers of change and
excitement.
4. Flexible hand: shows elastic mind are moody brilliant don’t make much use of
talents because they hate hard work, they are good in conversations.

5. Stiff hand: lack of intelligence has lower qualities is miserly lacks
sympathy and is fanciful.
X COLOUR OF THE HAND
1) White: typical colour of the strong lunarian coldness is strongly marked and
health defects to be noted carefully.
2) Pink: a warmer type and blood is richer has more practical ideas even-tempered
and less liable to health defects.
3) Red: Ardour and warmth though health defects of the lower third is less likely is
liable to the inflammation of bowel.
4) Yellow: makes him cross and ugly adds to the coldness and selfishness brain is
poisoned by bile and can become easily insane.
If the middle third of the mount is affected, the subject has gout and rheumatic
troubles.
5) Blue: are often fond poor blood sluggishly pumped and consequently weak heart
female troubles and diseases of lower third are often found.
XI THE NAILS
1) Broad nails: strong general health and has better temperament if of good texture
and pink colour the subject has good general health lacks nervous excitement
normal circulation and improvement of temper mind and disposition is possible
2) Narrow nails: shows a delicate constitution.
3) Fluted or brittle nails: badly crossed mount shows a highly sensitive discontented
irritable nervous person who is a victim of hallucinations.
4) Short critical nails: is pugnacious irritable and constantly criticizes and finds
faults with others.
XII HAIR
1) Black: strengthens the subject shows there is sufficient iron in the blood and
system to counteract the flabby condition of the tissues. Adds fire, vigor and force
to the character make him capricious and less trustworthy.
2) Blond; less phlegmatic, less volatile and less strong is shower but
trustworthier and more practical.

XV THE FINGER TIPS
THE FINGER TIPS MUST BE APPLIED TO WHICHEVER WORLD
OF THE MOUNT IS IN THE LEAD .
1) POINTED : makes the subject a prey to idealism religious exaltation and is
utterly unpractical. Superstition, mysticism and materialism will make the life of
the subject miserable and useless. He yearns for the impossible and unrealizable.
2) CONIC: are normal to the type, adding their intuitive qualities, tinting the
subject with romance and fancy; are lazy and hate work.
3) SQUARE: are more practical and pull down idealism to commonsense plane;
make the subject more regular in thought and habit and get the best result of the
type. Healthy imagination is coupled with practical idea and common sense,
producing successful lunarians such as historians, composers, musicians who
follows the rules of music and rhythms.
4) SPTULATE: Activity is added to an already restless subject, especially if the
mount is grilled or crossed. If they have smooth mouth good headline, and sure
square formation of the sides of the fingers, they become brilliant, essayist, deep
students or musicians.
XVI The Fingers In Relation To The Mount Of Lunar:
1. KNOTTY FINGERS: Makes the subject reason; Practical writers, teacher and
deep thicker are produced; They give good reason to what they say and are not tied
by severe materialism.
2. SMOOTH: With impulses, Intuition and artistic sense. They bring out the
lunarian qualities of imagination and high artistic nature, full of poetic ideals. They
love romance, poetry, fiction, art, painting and sculpture. They change endlessly in
the their tasks and occupations
3. LONG: Adds minute details and do not omit an IOTA to make the picture
complete. Besides this, they are slow, suspicious, selfish and sensitive.
4. SHORT: Are quick and impulsive and are apt to rely on inspiration. They plan
great schemes. Attempt too much. Constantly in danger of making mistakes and
fooling themselves.

XVII The Thumb:
1. LARGE: Shows strong will and reason, strengthening the subject
materialistically.
2. SHORT THUMB: Reduces both will and reason – makes the subject a visionary,
vacillating and weak, more so if it is pointed.
3. SQUARE, SPATUALTE OR PADDLE – SHAPED: is more stable and
strengthening.
4. THICK, COARSE THUMB: Brutalizes imagination
5. REFINED THUMB: Makes ideals high
XVIII the mount of the moon and the finger types:
1. If the Head Line goes across the palm, it makes ideals more practical.
2. If it drops to the Mount of the Moon, tinges them with imagination.
3. If it is clear, well marked and of good colour, one has a strong mind. Self-control
and healthy imagination.
4. If the Head Line is broke, wavy, islanded, chained, poorly marked, badly
colored, having a star in its course then there is poor mental concentration, lack of
firmness, a weak mind and vivid imagination. If they have escaped actual insanity,
then they are on the verge of an unbalanced condition of the mind.
XIX The mount of the moon and the finger types:
The Mount of the Moon
Finger type Normal Excess Lacking/absent
Pointed Imagination at its best Sheer insanity ---
Conical The gifted artist Extravagant vanity Imagination in art
matters, actors
Square Healthy love of poetry,
etc.
Absence of
commonsense
Humdrum existence
Spatulate Love of nature Violent insanity Never cares to think of
“what it could be”

Apex on the mount of Luna

XX The apex of the mount of the moon:
1. Towards the Upper Mount of Mars:
a) Imagination well within control
b) Love of harmony (in music)
2. Towards the Rascette: Wild imagination
3. Towards the Mount of Venus: imagination intensifies the emotions
4. Towards the palm proper: Imagination increases aggressive force.
XXI The Mount of the moon in combination with the secondary mount:
Secondary
mounts
Good indications Bad indications
Jupiter Imagination governed sober
pride
The monomania of titles & honor, etc.
Saturn Remarkable gift for they study of
occult sciences
Tendency to suicide through morbidness
Apollo Imagination at its best Imagination leading healthy art astray
Mercury An inventor’s its genius. Constantly conceiving rascally
ways of making money
Lower Mars Crusaders, explorers in
dangerous countries
Reckless military adventurers, cruel and
revengeful
Upper Mars Suffering patiently for one’s ideal Sticking through thick and thin to one’s
foolish conceits
Venus Ideal love Livid imaginations

XXII Lines and signs on the mount of the moon:
1. A single long line: A presentiment of evil.
2. A line down the mount with a short one crossing its tendency to chronic
rheumatism and gout (Especially in the middle portion of the mount)
3. Many confused line: Visions, Insomnia, Nightmares
4. Clear vertical lines form the Rascette and upto the mount: Long travels.
5. Horizontal lines starting from the percussion: voyages if crossed, broken or
islanded- unpleasant or dangerous voyages.
6. Many confused and crossed lines with a sloping, starred or chained line of
the head – tendency to insanity.
7. Many confused and cross lines with a chained or islanded line of heart –
inconsistency in love affairs, often downright immoral.
8. A series of crossed or confused lines at the upper part of the mount – chronic
diarrhea.
9. If very heavy and forming a kind of grill- intestinal trouble of the gravest
Nature.
10. Many confused and cross lines at the bottom of the mount – bladder
troubles; often diabetes or bright disease of the kidneys.
11. In women: Infallible sign of female troubles especially if there is a star at
the connection of the lines of the head and liver.

VII THE MOUNT OF VENUS
This area is encircled by the Life line, which is an indicator of power and vitality
and as it is situated at the base of the Thumb, it is also known as the third
phalange of the Thumb.
In Chapter XXV of the Laws of Scientific Hand Reading, William G. Benham
states:'As single signs or in combination the triangle, circle, square or single
vertical lines strengthen the Mount of Venus." "the cross, grille, island or dot show
defects of the mount. This mount has the largest prominence shown by any of the
mounts.
Excessive development of the mount is that it is very prominent,highly
coloured and deeply grilled. If it is out of proportion with the rest of the hand, it is
a normal hand. Absence of any development and a flat and flabby appears makes it
a deficient mount with the Venusian qualities lacking.
The Venusian hands

Well-developed Mount: They give and receive Love - Love of God, Love of
friendship and sexual love. They are heart-warming, enjoy life and enable others to
enjoy life, appreciate art and music.
Venusian type is warm and bighearted especially if the mount is nice & springy. A
firm full well developed mount is enormously important in love for here is someone
who has much to offer both sexually and in terms of companionship and social life.
There will also be enough energy to make a good life for the family, to actually
make provisions to run a home with good standard of living and have the time and
vigour to play with the children and to enjoy their company.
Key words: Truth, Goodness, Beauty, Love, Grace, Charm, Passion
Under-developed Mount of Venus: many of the motor nerves found in this thenar
area get cramped due to under development, and consequently there is little
motivation to enjoy life. The desire of love is stiffled and the subject becomes
passive.
Key words: Passivity, listlessness, indifference to love.

Over-developed Mount of Venus
A coarse mount of Venus indicates power of pleasure, lack of pure love and
refinement. As there is only craving for the body (not soul), the subject indulges in
the arts of enticement, making him worldly-minded and covetous.
Key words: Avariciousness, Voluptuousness, Coarse Life style, Seduction.
Deficient: The life line close in the mount by hugs closer to the thumb, leading to
lack of vitality and consequently the inability to be passionate or sincerely warm
and bounteous. The person is liable to be cold and selfish. Such subjects make use
of others for their own benefit in the name of love and the partner is
disenchantment.
IN GENRAL
Mount ordinarily developed: Expression of physical energy
Deficient: Expression of mental energy
Over-developed: Expression of emotional energy mainly on the desire at the
various levels it operates.
THE HAND OF A VENUSIAN
- White soft fine in texture pink in colour, fingers of medium length or short
- Tips conic slightly square or of a small Spatulate shape
- Nails filbert and pink
- Thumb: medium and small
- Mount of Venus: large, either smooth or grilled
EXCESSIVE DEVELOPMENT:
- The mount is very prominent (largest prominence)
- Highly colored
– Deeply grilled
– Very long lines

Normal Mounts
- The mounts is not out of proportion with the rest of the hand
- Normal Venusians characteristics are present
Deficient mount
- The mount is flat and flabby
Absence of any development
- The Venusians qualities are lacking
PHYSICALAPPEARANCE
- Attractive and beautiful
- Presents a more feminine type of beauty with grace shape well balanced and easy
in manners.
- Medium height having graceful curves from head to foot
- Skin: white texture soft velvety transparent in its finesse through which a delicate
pink colour glows showing normal health and blood supply
- Face: rounds or oval in shape and finely proportioned
- Cheeks: well rounded showing dimples when the face breaks into smile
- Forehead: high and well proportioned gratefully rounding in front perfect in
color
- The Venusians marks: three vertical wrinkles over the bridge of the nose between
the eyes
- The hairs: a) abundant, long, silky fine and wavy b) grows bald only due to
unnatural causes.
THE EYES
- ROUND OR ALMOND SHAPED BROWN OR DARK BLUE
- HAVE UNMISTAKABLE VOLUPTOUS EXPRESSIONS WHEN PASSIONS ARE
AROUNDED
- Eye – brows: well marked abundant graceful curves on the forehead shapely
outlined, well appointed at the ends
- Eye lids: smooth in quality with delicately traced blue veins showing through and
white long silky lashes curling upwards on the end.

- Mouth: beautifully shaped, bow like curves, full red lips, lower ones slightly
prominent
- Teeth: white medium size strong set in beautifully colored healthy looking gums
- THE Venusians smile: a most attractive picture: the dimpled cheeks the
expressive eyes the white teeth showing through full red lips and set in pink gums
- The neck: long full and shapely connecting the well shaped head with gracefully
drooping shoulders showing breadth and health (and not muscular strength)
- The voice: full musical and attractive
- The chest: large, full, round and expansive giving the lungs full play
- Legs: graceful in shape
- Hips: high and round
- Thighs: proportionately long
- Feet: small and shapely with a high arched in step giving grace and elasticity
whilst walking
III QUALTIES OF THE VENUSIN TYPE
1. The Venusians type stands for LOVE, SYMPATHY TENDERNESS
GENEROSITY, BEAUTY, MELODY IN MUSIC, GAIETY, JOY,
HEALTH AND PASSION an array of force which place it on the pinnacle of
attractiveness and render it liable to many temptations and dangers.
2. THE VENUSIAN IS A GREAT BOND OF SYMPATHY AND ATTRACTION,
BRINGING TOGETHER THE HUMAN FAMILY; DRIVING AWAY
SOULLESSNESS, COLDENESS AND SELEFISHESS AND SUBSTITIUTING
THEM WITH GENEROSITY WARMTH AND LOVE.
3. The Venusian’s heat means a plentiful of good quality blood and
strong heart to pumps it; thereby giving him health, good looks
which in turn produce freshness and attractiveness.
4. Due to warmth, life, beauty and attraction the Venusians is beset
with much temptation attraction to the opposite sex, strong physical
passion.
HENCE TO KEEP him in the strong and narrow path he needs a FINE
HEAD LINE (SELF CONTROL JUDGEMENT AND A LARGE
THUMB (DETERMINATION).
5. VENUSIAN DEVELOPMENT IN A WOMANS HAND

- Love sympathy and the finer qualities that refine and elevate the tender passion
growing tenderer and refine in her character.
- LOVE THE HIGHEST FORM OF GOD GIVEN QUALITY: is embodied in a
woman and can be shown by a woman in the greatest degree of delicacy and
perfection.
- Venusians attractiveness is safer in the feminine hand
- Venusians development in a woman hand does not speak of profligacy as that of
man.
5. VENUSIAN DEVELOPMENT IN MANS HAND: Makes him
somewhat feminine in his characteristics especially if with smooth
fingers conic tips and soft consistency is present.
- On a man’s hand the subject will have fiery and heated passions indulging in
these desires, not restraining them as will a woman with the same development.
6. ABNORMAL VENUSIAN MOUNT
A mount developed very fully, bursting through the skin
a) If it is smooth – the subject loves all Venusians things powerfully
b) If it is grilled – electric currents running over the mount excite the
Venusians passions to the extremes
c) If it is grilled on a woman hand: stung attraction to opposite sex as much as man
7. Normal Venusians mount:
a) If smooth – will indicate love of flowers music form color paintings, etc.
b)If grilled – added sensual attraction
8. IF THE GRILES ARE VERY DEEP STRONG AND RED: ADDS
GREAT AND DANGER OF THE MOUNT.
9. A WORN OUT SUBJECT: THE MOUNT OF VENUS
- The mount with grilled lines
- Skin with the appearance of a sucked orange in the flabbiness shows
that the vitality has dissipated and the subject have indulged freely to
fulfill the venison desires.
- The sensual desire put into human beings to attract each other leading to
marriage whereby by the human family has increased, have been debased by the
profligate and libertine. The Venusians quality of love and attraction standing for
the highest purpose in god’s creation has been abused and /or debased through the

depravity of men just to feed the flames of sensuality
10.SUMARY OF THE VENUSIAN TYPE
LOVE, SYMPATHY, TENDERNESS GENEROSITY, BEAUTY, MELODY IN
MUSIC, GAIETY, JOY HELTH AND PASSION. AN ARRAY OF FORCE WHICH
PLACE ON THE PINNACLE OF ATTRACTIVESS AND RENDER IT LIABLE
TO MANY TEMPTIONS AND DANGERS.
11. This affectionate subject draws his fellow men by feelings of sympathy easily
ripens into love
12. He seeks society is agreeable, kind sympathetic loveable and popular.
13. Their generosity and liberality extends to all who appeal for help.
14. They are steadfast in love and unselfish
15. LOVES HARMONY, TASTE, BEAUTY AND ART IN EVER FORM
16. Honest and truthful
17. A constant friend and readily forgives and forgets injury or injustice.
18. Music appeals to the subject and hence Mount of Venus is often called the
mount of melody
19. Loves bright colors, natural scenery, dress and art.
20. As an actor Writer, Musician THE VENUSIAN TALENTS
TOUCHES THE HEART, SPEAKS TO THE SOULAND BRING TEARS OF
SYMPATHY.
LOW VENUSAINS: TYPE OF HAND
- Thick hand
- Very prominent hard and red mount of Venus
- Short and smooth fingers with deficient first phalange
- Coarse texture of skin
- Inelastic and red hand
- Small thumb especially thumb which is pointed
CHARACTISTICS OF LOW VENUSIANS
- Low tastes
- Inordinate appetites
- Dominated by low desires and low taste

- Unscrupulous and bad
- Mere animals gratifying animal appetites
- Disgusting reprobates and a conscienceless libertine
IV MARRIGE
- Venusians marry at an early age
- As love and attraction for the opposite sex are natural they look upon marriage as
a desirable state.
- They are attracted by strong characters and by persons of good health the martin
strength and vigor attracts the Venusians
- They seldom appear among the marital failures
V HEALTH
- THE VENUSAIN IS STRONG AND HEALTH
- They are often nervous and have temperament as nervous sanguine
- They suffer from illness coming from disappointments in love and various
derangement of the generative organs
- Low Venusians with evil desires often suffer from venereal diseases shown by
black dots or down patches appearing on the mount or
back of the hand
- Due to excesses they have to face one of the most horrible forms of show blood
poisoning known as syphilis.
VI TEXTURE OF THYE SKIN
1. Fine texture
- Embodies the highest ideals
- Sympathy and tenderness increases
- Sensualism decreases
- Passions are refined
- Love is more pure
- Attraction to some one mentally equal or with the same degree of refinement
2. Coarse texture
- Enjoyment from mere physical pleasure
- Does not care the grade or moral fineness of opposite sex
- Passion is brutalized with animal instinct

- Is the nearest approach of selfishness
VII CONSISTENCY OF THE HAND
3. Flabby hand
- Mere pleasure hunter
- No thought of usefulness or advancement in life
- Gives too much thought for mere pleasure seeking
4. Soft hand
- Though lazy shows more energy
- Will be more useful in life
5. Elastic Consistency - fine combination
- Pushes the subject to action thereby not allowing the baser side to
develop
- Excellent Venusians qualities are directed by an intelligent energy thereby
bringing to perfection the best side of the Venusians qualities
- Without making it less attractive loveable or sympathetic it becomes more
practical real and less sensual
- Thus, the elastic Venusians hand is the better healthier happier brighter type
working out its energy in better ways then in the indulgence of low appetite.
6. Hard hands
- Unintelligent energy making the subject common less refine and ignorantly
ardent
- Has strong desires and gratify them unintelligently such subjects head families
among the poor where there many children
- Love sympathy and generosity are subjugated to desire
7. Flexible hands
- Shows an elastic mind
- Highly strong gifted and intelligent
- At the same time is reliable to be an extremist versatile and too fond of admiration
and pleasure they by needing good balance wheels to hold them in check

- A clear deep well marked and colored Head Line and good thumb is needed to
keep them from wasting their lives and energies in pleasure.
8. The stiff hand:
- Shows a stiff mind
- Is sensual low in ideas and appetites which he will indulge freely
- Has no sympathy generosity or love of music and the finer side of life
- Coarse in every way unprogressive and brothers on stinginess
selfishness and narrow views.
COLOUR OF THE HAND
1. Pink
- Normal to Venusians
- Health is present in the blood
- Refined and tends to the higher side of the type
- Shows generosity and sympathy
- With their way by love and gentleness
-
2. White
- Reduces the strength of the current
- Adds coldness and reduces Venusians warmth and attraction
- Less sympathetic and less ardent
- Has less attraction to the opposite sex.
3. Red
- Shows excess
- Adds fuel to an already inflammable person
- Though not criminal when aroused by sensual passion all thought and
consequences are lost.
- With a full mount deeply grilled red in color third phalange thick and palm
developed at the base the type will stop at nothing to accomplish his desires.
4. Yellow
- Not common among Venusians
- If this color is seen it shows poison of bile and abnormal conditions
- Destroys sympathy and attractiveness and replaces them with bad temper.
5. Blue

Blue is seen often for Venusians have heart troubles too.
IX THE NAILS
- BORAD nails: pink in color fine in texture will show good health and
a frank and honest disposition
- Thin & narrow nails: delicate constitution
- Fluted nails: nervousness
- Brittle nails: nervousness and even paralysis
X HAIRS
- Black hair (shows plentiful iron): increased vitality
- Red hair: tendency to quick temper and sudden change of mood
- Grey/ white hair: depleted vitality exhausted powers due to excess
XI THE APEX OF THE MOUNT
- Towards the thumb: EMOTIONS RULE THE WILL
- Towards the Rascette: SERIOUSNESS
- Towards the mount of the moon: SENSUALITY
XIII THE MOUNT OF VENUS AND THE FINGERS TYPES
Finger
type
Normal Mount In Excess Lacking/absent
Pointed Ideal love Vicious Imagination
Conic Marital love of poetic
character
Inconsistency Artist welded to his
art
Square Honest family love Sensuality Indifferent to the
charms of the
opposite sex
Spatulate A lover or a husband
who wants his mate as
a comrade in his
incessant agitation
A merman or a Turk
who will have a wife or
a sweetheart in every
state of the union
Finds the other sex as
an encumbrance in
his active existence

BIBLIOGRAPHY
SL.NO. BOOK/ARTICLE AUTHOR
1 The Laws of Scientific Hand Reading William G. Benham
2 Vocations William G. Benham
3 Notes & Research Works Dr. Ramniklal Nayak
4 The Living Hand Sasha Fenton & MalcolmWright
5 Hand Analysis Edo Sprong
6 Ilm Ul Kaff M. M Gaffar
7 Your Palm - Your Mirror Dr. Chandrashekar Thakkur
8 The Complete Encyclopaedia Of
Practical Palmistry Marcel Broekman
9 The Language of the Hand Cheiro
10 Palmistry for All Cheiro
11 The Secrets of the Hand Cheiro
12 The Hand Speaks Noel Jaquin
13 The Study of Palmistry Comte C. De Saint- Germain
14 Hast Samudrika Shastra K.C. Sen
15 Palmisfor Pleasure and Profit V.A.K. Ayer
16 Palmistry for Everyman Vera Compton
17 Palmistry for Beginners Richard Webster
18 Love in the Palm of your Hand Ghanshyam
19 Lover's Guide to Palmistry Mary E. Anderson
20 Encyclopedia of Pal & Palm Reading Dr. H. Kattakar
21. God Given Glyphs Jennifer Hirsch
22. The Spellbinding Power of Palmistry Johnny Fincham
23. 23.Left Brain and Right Brain Daz Eden
24. 24.The Split Brain Revisited Michael Gazz
25. 25.The Monkey Palmist No Monkeying Around Dippy Vankani
26. 26.The Psychological Significance of the Hand Dr. Around Cummins
27. A Classcal Textbook of Psychodiagnostic Dr. Arnold Holtzman
28. La Man Mirror due destin Henri Mangin
29. The Human Hand Charlotte Wolff
30. The Secrets of Palmistry Dr. Dayanand
31. 31. Beyond Palmistry Beverley Jagaers
32. Palmistry Notes Dr. Ramniklal Nayak
http:www.cheirology.net/basics/active.htm Prof. Christopher Jones.
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