Palmistry – the lines of the hand – part iii a compilation for students

PALMISTRY – THE LINES OF THE HAND – PART III : A COMPILATION
NOTES FOR STUDENTS AS TAUGHT BY PROF. ANTHONY WRITER
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Double Head Lines on both the hands

TABLE OF CONTENT
CHAPTER TOPIC PAGE NO.
I THE LINES OF THE HAND – AN INTRODUCTION 6
II THE LINES OF THE HAND IN HINDU PALMISTRY 32
III THE LINE OF LIFE OR VITALITY 37
IV THE LINE OF HEAD/MENTALITY 54
V THE LINE OF HEART 77
VI THE LINE OF SATURN/DESTINY 109
VII THE LINE OF APOLLO/SUN 137
VIII THE LINE OF MERCURY 160
IX THE LINES OF INFLUENCE 181
X THE LINE OF AFFECTION 194
XI THE LINE OF MARS 213
XII THE LINE OF INTUITION 220
XIII THE LINE OF VIA LASCIVIA 228
XIV THE RASCETS OF THE BRACELETTE 235
BIBLIOGRAPHY 240

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

I THE LINES OF THE HAND
Line of Saturn
Line of Life
Line of Mars
Line of Saturn
Line of Apollo
Line of Head
Line of Intuition
Line of
Mercury
GirdleofVenus
Line of
Affection
THE LINES OF THE HAND
"The soul contains in itself the event that shall presently befall it. The
event is only the actualizing of its thought." Emerson

What do these lines in the hand stand for?
William G. Benham says: “After continuous study and observation of the
lines in the hand and after carefully tabulating the results of the
innumerable experiments with them, it has been shown that:
a) Lines are found in certain places always indicating the same
thing.
b) Certain formations of these lines invariably show good, bad, or weak
operation of the things indicated by them,
c) Lines show details of various facets of life.
d) When events have strongly impressed themselves upon the
brain of a subject
i) Lines have appeared in certain parts of the hand
ii) Lines have disappeared in certain parts of the hand
iii) Lines have been broken
iv) Lines have changed in various ways, thereby producing either good or
bad results.
Lines in the hand are the direct reflexes of the subject’s mind, and his mind
produces, controls and alters them.
a) Lines change in unison with changes in the mental attitude of a subject.
b) Lines respond to changes in health and constitution when
certain events have produced a powerful impression in the
subject’s mind.”
The link of the Double Consciousness with the Lines of the Hand.
Medical Science and psychologists have demonstrated that the human
being is possessed by a double consciousness or mind:
a) One part operating on a material existence, making us conscious of the
things we handle or see.
b) The other part operates on the plane of our spiritual existence, and gives
us Spiritual consciousness of things we can neither see, touch nor fully
explain.

Worldly Matter Spiritual Matter
A Has limitations Has no limitations
B Conscious of things that have
happened or is happening before our
eyes
Conscious of what happened, what
is happening and what will happen
C It knows of today and yesterday but
cannot pierce the future
It knows of today and yesterday
and can rise above the earthly veil
and peer into the future.
If the mind produces, controls and alters the lines in the hand, then
these lines are subject to both the worldly or conscious mind as well as
the subjective or spiritual mind.
Two minds: domain over the past, present and future and the lines of
the hand”
If one consciousness has domain over the past and the present and the
other of the future, manifestly our past, present and future are in the
possession of the two minds and through their influence the past,
present and the future is stamped upon us by means of the line in the
hand, which we know reflects the mind.
The accuracy of our hypothesis rests upon two statements:
a) The mind produces, controls or changes the lines in the hand
b) There are two minds with specific functions ascribed to each of them:
i) the worldly or the objective mind
ii) the spiritual or objective mind
If these two statements are true, then:
a) the logic of our reasoning is unassailable
b) our hypothesis then is correct.

Consequently, it goes on to solve our much sought answer to the
question:
“HOW IS IT POSSIBLE THAT THE LINES IN THE HAND CAN
PRESAGE THE FUTURE”?
Our life plan is changed by: a)Circumstances b)Influence of other
people c)Accidents d) Strong desire to change, backed up by
determination e) failing health..
Hence when these changes do, or are to occur, new lines appear and
consequently the main lines, which are the original map of life, are
either:
a) crossed b) obliterated c) weakened or d) strengthened.
Benham says that at times strong lines fade and disappear as the mind
changes upon the matter these line indicate:
a) In paralysis the lines in the hand disappear completely. This
obliteration of the lines occur when the death of the nerve force takes
place. This proves that lines are formed and controlled by the brain.
b) In some cases of paralysis, the course of life goes on uninterrupted
though impeded by it. In such cases the lines become dulled and
dimmed but not obliterated.
When the brain softens as in the case of Paresis (incomplete paralysis
affecting motion, not sensation), the lines do fade and vanish, in the
same proportion as the mind is destroyed, for as the mind is destroyed
there is nothing that will sustain vitality in the lines and preserve them
as they are.
Thus, the brain will not control the lines unless it has a mind behind it,
and though the motion of the body may be lost by paralysis, the mind
may still be right bright and in operation, in which case the lines will be
retained.

In the hands of the insane whose lunacy comes from a lack of mental
balance but not from cellular brain destruction, we find strong lines. In
this case the mind is present, but in an unbalanced condition, for the
possession of the mind does not always means mental balance. IN ALL
CASES WHERE THE MIND IS OBLITERATED, THE LINES OF THE HANDS
HAVE DISAPPEARED.
Our hand is the key, the servant to the brain, plainly in sight with which
the secret lies.

Liz Hallows has written the following about the “Theoretical Meanding
Attributed to the Hands” in the site
http://www.juliand.com/handscapes/html/theory.html:
“For centuries personality and temperament theories have speculated
about the complex visual structure of human hands. Three main
categories for study have emerged in the Hand Analysis theory.
CHIROGNOMY - is a study of the HAND MORPHOLOGY. The hand’s shape,
form, thickness, fleshy mounts, color and texture are speculated to
indicate much about our natural tendencies and state of health. Sectional
zones of the palm and fingers have been assigned theoretical archetypal
powers, astrological and psychological expressions.
DERMATOGLYPHICS - is the study of SKIN RIDGES of sweat glands. During
the first three months of embryonic growth, the endocrine glands develop
sweat glands in the epidermal layers. The hand’s dermal layer diversifies
into permanent ridges and furrows so that perspiration can exit through the
pores that develop within the ridges. These stable dermal ridge (and
furrow) patterns are used for personal identification purposes because
they never change their unique positions. The skin’s ridges have also
attracted theoretical meanings about the way in which people gather and
process information and behave in the world.
DERMAL RIDGE FIELDS
Open fields of parallel ridges are most common on the palm. But
configuration fields are always formed on the ten fingertips and
occasionally they form on the palm. Configuration fields are categorized
into three main types of configuration patterns.
- LOOPS curving towards the thumb are the most commonly
present patterns.
- WHORLS are less commonly present, and are rarely found on the
little finger.
- ARCHES are least commonly present and rarely found on the
ring and little fingers

- TRI-RADIUS are present when three ridge fields meet at their
outer most ridges.
CHIROMANCY - is the study of the FISSURE LINES etched into the
skin. It is speculated that the brain’s activity constructs these ‘lines’ into
the derma via electrical impulses to the nerves and tissue. The position
of major fissure lines do not change much over the lifetime but some minor
lines do appear or disappear slowly over months or years. Many of these
fissure lines are hypothesized to indicate constructs of personality traits,
psychological preferences, communication, leadership and decision-making
styles.”

How to read the Lines?
Every hand tells its own story. Reading from the lines is the delicate
part of Palmistry, requiring consummate skills and the absolute mastery of
this Science is needed. Confine yourself first to the Main Lines. As your
skills grow gradually, begin to use chance lines and their combinations.
Proceed cautiously till your proficiency has increased.
In the beginning limit yourself to note the trend of your greatest interest,
and equip yourself for the specialty; maybe to locate 2 or 3 prominent
events in the life of a subject. Slowly increase that number as skill
increases. Then the Map of Life becomes easier to read.
A Working Hypothesis: No two hands are lined exactly alike. The
nearer people are like each other, the nearer alike are the lines in their
hands. With a wide variation existing in the lines of the hand, no one
could tabulate all the possible differences.
All this has made it necessary to discover a reliable working hypothesis
with a set of general principles laid down, to enables us to read the lines
in the hand, and this would never fail us, if properly applied. The main
premise of the hypothesis: The finger of Jupiter is the only one that can
stand erect by itself. Hence the finger of Jupiter is the Magnet that attracts
the life Current the passes through it into the body.
What is this Life Current? :We are surrounded on all sides by an
atmosphere, which is charged with some Imponderable Force, which is
just like ‘Electricity’ in its action and results. This force is widely
diffused, intangible and possesses great power. It is by the concentration
of this force that the Life Current is formed, a connecting link between
the human being and the Unknown. It can neither be seen nor felt. ITS
PRESENCE CAN BE JUDGED BY ITS RESULTS.

HOW DOES THIS CURRENT WORK IN THE BODY?
THE FINGER OF Jupiter is the attractor of the Current, which
standing erect, draws together the diffused force surrounding us and
concentrates it into a steadily flowing Current. Our body is like an
Electric Dynamo and this Life Current is like Electric Current. This
Electric current keeps the Dynamo moving. This Current ceaselessly
travels through us during life, is continuously passing out of again, and
it stops at death.
After flowing through the finger of Jupiter, it first reaches the Heart
Line, setting in motion the Circulation; passing next to the Head Line
and awakening the Mind; and when the Circulation and the Mind
operates, LIFE BEGINS and this Current passes on to the Life Line and
courses through it. Finally, it passes out again, traveling over the Lines
of Saturn, Apollo and Mercury, and finding its EGRESS though these
finger.
The beginnings of the 6 Main Lines from where events are to be read:
The beginning of the Line of Heart is under the Finger of Mercury,
from the percussion: events are read from this beginning across the
hand to the Index finger.
The beginning of the Line of Head is under the Finger of Jupiter: events
are read from this beginning across the hand to the percussion.
The beginning of the Life Line is read from its start - under the finger of
Jupiter, downwards.
The beginning of these lines covers the earlier period of life.
The central part of these 3 lines covers the middle part of life.
The end of these 3 lines covers the latter period of life.
It is only when the Current reaches a line that it begins to operate.

Since the remaining 3 main lines: Lines of Saturn, Apollo and Mercury
receive the Current from the end of the Life Line, we begin to read these
lines from BOTTOM UPWARDS:
The lower part of these lines covering the first years of life
The central portion covering the middle part of life
The uppermost part of these lines covering the latter part of life.
In addition, there are 7 minor lines:
1)The Ring of Solomon 2)The Ring of Saturn 3)The Girdle of Venus
4)The Lines of Affection 5)The Line of Mars 6)The Line of Intuition
7)The 3 rascettes of the Bracelet.
The Via Lascivia is supposed to be the Sister Line of the Line of
Mercury, but is considered to be a Chance Line.
In some hands there are hundreds of lines that cross the palm in every
direction. This “multitude” is made up of chance lines, worry lines and
lines showing various emotions-indicating intensely nervous persons
who are prey to innumerable conflicting emotions, through whose hand
the Electric Current is zigzagging in every direction, producing electric
nervousness.
HOW DOES THIS CURRENT WORK IN THE BODY?
Important Chance Lines: Chance lines beginning from one Mount and
ending on another Mount, show the connection of the qualities of these
Mounts. Chance lines beginning from a Main or Minor line, ending
either on a Mount or on another Main or Minor line.
Lines in proportion to the size of the hand and their variations:Lines on
a large hand with a big finger of Jupiter need deep and large lines to
carry the considerable amount of Current just as an electrician needs
large wires to carry a large electric current.
Every variation of the line in their depth, direction colour, size and
noting of their clarity, defects, etc. should be very carefully noted
minutely along their entire length. Both the Hands: Both the hands
should be read with the Chrionogmic background. The left hand shows the naturally
designed map of the subject’s life while the right hand tells how he has altered it.

THE MUCH RAYED HAND
The much rayed hand: In some hands hundreds of lines cross the palm
in every direction. This “multitude” is made up of chance lines, worry
lines and lines showing various emotions-indicating intensely nervous
persons who are prey to innumerable conflicting emotions, through
whose hands the Electric Current is zigzagging in every direction,
producing electric nervousness.

How to read such a hand?
– Note the main lines that are injured by the confusion of chance line.
– These much rayed lines denote intense nervousness.
– Every chance line is an emotional impulse vigorously directing the
subject vigorously at the initial stage but then the enthusiasm
vanishes and the effort is abandoned.
– Chance lines commencing from one mount and ending on another,
connect the qualities of both the mounts.
– Some chance lines begin from one main or minor line and end up
either on another mount, main line or minor line.
– The lines should be in proportion to the hand : there should be large
and deep lines on a large hand. The amount of electrical current that
is directed into the body by a large finger of Jupiter, on a large hand,
will be considerable and the lines through which the Current is to
flow must be large and strong enough to carry it. If the lines are small
and delicate, then the Current will be too great to be carried,
resulting in some form of disaster.
Defects and repairs, individual signs strengthening the lines:
Character of the lines: the lines should be noted for their clearness, depth,
evenness, perfectness and defects.
If the lines are defective, then note: what is the defect? Is the entire or
part of the line defective? Does it regain its original depth, clearness and
colour? Does it show diminishing strength or fades away?
Vigorous lines with clear operations of its attributes: They are more evenly, clear,
nearer pink in colour, without defects (ie. Crosses, breaks, islands, chains, etc)
VERTICAL Lines facilitate the passage of the Electric Current. They are
favourable. HORIZANTAL Lines impede the passage of the Electric Current.
Horizantal Lines crossing them are defects.
That is why: Vertical lines on a Mount are good indications and increase the force
of its type.

Grilles and cross-bars on the Mounts are bad indications and obstructions:
- Bringing out the bad side of the Type
- Bringing out its health defects.
Lines that are clearly cut, deep, well-coloured, uncrossed or unspoiled by other
defects, show vigour and strength of their operations of their several qualities :
a)Steadiness of purpose
b)Evenness of temper
c)And enables the subject to overcome many difficulties they encounter.
Broad and shallow lines are imperfect channels for the Current to pass
through; the Current spreads over too wide a surface and weakens it.
They are:
a)Feeble and weak line
b)Full of defects and obstructions
c)Show weakness, vacillation and discouragement
d) they achieve few results that are gained only after great efforts and with strong
outside influence to spur them.

Uneven lines : A Line that cuts much deeper in certain parts,
becoming thin after wards, sometimes becoming broad and
shallow and often fading away entirely. Thin line shows that the
Current is running in a weak manner. The uneven line shows the
unequal, spasmodic operation of the qualities of that particular
line.
Lines having splits: Splits are splinters that have broken the
lines and produce defects by reducing its clearness and
strength. They impair the usefulness of the lines by crippling
their ability to carry the Current within the boundaries of the
line. A true split leaves the Min Line and does not come back
and consequently the Current is diverted from the Main Line to
another direction, causing a leak in the Line. Splits running only
for a short distance and stopping: then the Main Line continues
strong and attempts made to change the natural course of life
has failed. The closer the splits lie to the Main Line, the less
likely is the Current to be diverted from the Main Line. Deep and
clear splits opening wider away from the Main Line More
importance is to be placed upon them for they produce a change
in the Course of the Life. Split lines pulling away from a line and
running clear and strong to a Mount-that Mount has great
attraction for the subject, either partaking the qualities of that
Mount or seeking companionship of subjects of that type.
Island: A true island is produced by splitting of a main line and
the return to the original line of the lower end of the part which
has broken away. It is a great defect, a disturber and warning to
look out for something. It divides the Current flowing along a
line. These divided currents re-unite on the lower side of the
island and resume their course. It is the isolated surface of skin

surrounded by the divided line. It divides the strength and force
of the Current.
Breaks in the Lines: The Current is interrupted and stopped.
When the Current reaches the breaks, it is checked. Some repair
processes is need at once, else the Current will flow out of all
regular channels, producing the same condition as the overflow
of a river which is not properly confined within its banks, that of
spreading destruction. If the break in the line is small and the
line continues clearly after the break and in a direct course. The
wider the break, the more the likelihood of the Current passing
over the space between the broken ends and the problem
becomes very serious. Worst type of break: fatal termination:
The line after a break turns back, starts to run to its source, for
a sort of HOOK. Such a termination on the Life Line denotes
fatality.
Repairs to broken lines: i) overlapping of broken line (they
overlap each other)
ii) small cross lines uniting the ends of the tow lines
iii) by sister lines running alongside of the line and the break
iv) by squares.

INDIVIDUAL SIGNS
The Square: The square is a good sign and is an indication Of
PROTECTION from some impending danger. A square
surrounding a break in a line, partially or wholly repairs and
mitigates the danger. It is conceived as a box which forms itself
around and a break or danger point, concentrating and boxing in
the current, makes escape impossible, holding the leaks and
overflow in check; thereby forcing the Current to find and
discharge itself again through the regular channel; no matter
how great the turmoil inside of the square maybe square on
the Mount indicates that the defects of the mount do not
predominate with this subject. It is a repair again of certainty
and reliability.
The tassel & the fork:They are found at the termination of the
lines. The termination of a line shows the end of the operation
of its particular qualities. Tassels at the end of lines indicate the
dissipation and diffusion of the strength of the line and the end
of its usefulness. The current that is scattered and diffused
spreads like a tassel or fan, dissipating its force, and ending the
strong operation of the qualities indicated by the line. The
current is distributed over so wide an area with little hope that it
will be gathered together again into a single strong line. Perhaps
if it occurs early in the lines (and not at the end) there could be
single thin line continuing after a tassel. In some cases the
tassel if protected by a square. This defect produces great
disturbance of the current. Generally the tassel marks the
usefulness of a line. A fork is composed of two lines occurring
at the end of a line, amounting to a split. The split may form
itself into an island and continue the line.

The Dot: The dot varies in size and depth, from a small speck to
the point of a pencil. Dots are always defects. On a line dots
obstruct the flow of current. A large dot produces destruction of
the line by interposing so deep a cavity that the current cannot
pass. Very small dot often come after severe illness, generally
of a febrile (feverish) character. Dots are subjects to repair by a
good square.
A few observations of what the dots have indicated:
Dot on the line of Defect / ailments observed
Life Severe attack of scarlet or typhoid fever
Head under the mount of Saturn In deaf and dumb subjects
Heart under the mount of Apollo Heart disease
Mercury Intestinal disturbances
Chained line
Chained line is formed by the joining together of a number of
links, forming a line not that is not clear and deep It is a
continuous series of obstructions from the beginning, making
the operations of the qualities of the line weak. The chain
makes it impossible for the current to flow freely and evenly
through the line as the channel is very shallow. The chain is a
very serious defect as it is labored, strained and obstructed
condition. Besides it is one of the most hardest lines for repair
unless the chain is very short to be covered by a square. In
almost all cases, a chained line is repaired by a sister line or
lines. The chain is generally seen on a nervous life line,
sentimental heart line and a weak Head line.

The triangle: Observe whether the Triangles are found:
a)in the courseof a line
b)by splitting of a line, or,
c) it is a sign by itself.
If the triangles are formed by crossing of the main lines then
they do not have much power that belongs to them as single
signs. Well marked triangles with well cut points show great
mental brilliancy of the lines, mounts or fingers. On all the
mounts a triangle applies only to the upper world of that mount-
the mental brilliancy:
On the mount of Jupiter, it tells of ambition and the Jupiterian
mental qualities, whereas on the mount of Moon, brilliant
imagination.
The grille:The grille is formed by lines crossing each other in
such a manner as to from are or dam through which is is
impossible for the current to pass. It is like an Electric Current
running into a wire netting – zigzagging in every direction and
forced to escape through the end of the each wire in the net. If
the grille is very pronounced and red, the menace is great. On
any mount a grille is a bad sign, bringing out the bad side of the,
then it is a lesser danger. If vertical lines cut deep through, then
some current can pass. No current gets through if Cross lines
are the deepest.

Cross Bars: They are horizontal lines closely grouped together
without the vertical lines. It is a worse indication than the grille,
for in this case the current is entirely blocked and has no
chance to escape except by overflowing obstructions. It brings
the health defects and bad effect of the mounts. The deeper the
cross bars are compared to the rest of the hand, the worst their
bad effects. The circle :It is a rare sign and when found on the
Life Line or on the Mount of the Sun or on the Head Line under
the Mount of Apollo, it indicates eye trouble.
The Trident: is found at the upper end of the line: Either a single
sign or sometimes connected with either the lines of Saturn,
Apollo or Mercury. Or with chance lines that run in vertical
direction. It is a favourable sign, allowing the good escape of the
current through proper channels. It adds strength to the line of
the sun, increasing its brilliancy and the chances of success for
the subject. If perfect, it gives its full meaning.
The Star: It is an important and a valuable sign in all possible
locations; indications rare either good or bad, depending entirely
upon its location. The star is the electric light of palmistry, the
place at which the current sends out its points of light from a
common centre.
Best star: Perfectly formed, each ray of the same length, coming
from a common centre, forming a perfectly proportionately
marking.

Large Stars: With deep red lines and deep dot the centre: an
explosion which destroys, just like a boiler which bursts.
Inductions of such stars on different lines:
Life line - sudden death
Head line - Explosion of mental faculties, insanity.
The Cross: Sometimes a well-marked single sign, sometimes it
is formed by lines crossing other lines. A cross is an obstacle or
defect, producing a bad quality, health defect or a change in the
course of the subject’s life. The current rising along the line on
reaching the cross “burns out the fuse” and a stoppage for
repairs is necessary.
Sister lines: are most valuable for repair to any line weak,
broken or defective in any way. A weak line with a sister line
makes a good combination, almost as good as a single strong in.
good lines are made better by sister lines and they should be
regarded as decided benefit.

II THE LINES OF THE HAND IN HINDU PALMISTRY

MANIBANDHA REKHAS
THE REKHAS (LINES) IN HINDU PALMISTRY
URDVAR REKHA
(THE RASCETTES OF THE BRACELETTE)
(THE LINE OF DESTINY)
PITRU OR AAYU REKHA (THE LIFE LINE)
MATRU REKHA
(THE HEAD LINE)
AAYU OR HRUDYA REKHA (THE HEART LINE)
SARASWATI OR PUNYA REKHA (THE SUN LINE)
LALNA REKHA
(THE LINE OF UNION OR AFFECTION)
BHRATRU BHAGINI REKHA
THE LINE FOR SIBLINGS
SANTAN REKHA
(THE LINE OF CHILDREN)

A FEW REKHAS (LINES) IN HINDU PALMISTRY
MATRU REKHA
(THE HEAD LINE)
5.
If the Matru rekha (5 – 5) is of excellent quality and without
breaks and division, then the subject is learned, dexterous
with noble thoughts, dignified, magnanimous, along with
mental strength. If the line is contrary with bad markings,
then the results will be negative.
6.
AAYU OR HRUDYA REKHA (THE HEART LINE)
If the heart (known also as Life line) line is clear, without
defects and fine, then the subject will be contented and
kind. If the heart line reaches the Mount of Jupiter, with a
Branch to the Mount of Saturn, then the native will be
wealthy, , happy and without enemies.
7. URDVAR REKHA
(THE LINE OF DESTINY)
If the line of Destiny is clear without bad marking and breaks,
then one will have status and positions in governing
bodies, reputation and dignity. If it starts from the wrist to
the Mount of Saturn, the the native will be very fortunate.

MANIBANDHA REKHAS
(THE RASCETTES OF THE BRACELETTE)
In Hindu Palmistry and Kartikeyan Palmistry, the
Manibhra Rekhas or rascettes of the Bracelette, at the
wrist are give great Importance. In Samudrka Darpan,
the indications of the three rekhas forming the
Manibhanda (shown in the
above figure) are as follows:
1. Line (1-1) is related to wealth
2. Line (2-2) is related to learning
3. Line (3-3) is related to nhakti
Among the three, whichever line is clear, straight,
deep, smooth and without crosses, will give excellent
results of the subject indicated.
PITRU OR AAYU REKHA (THE LIFE LINE)
If the Pitru rekha and Matru rekha (5-5) Head Line, do not
Meet each other then the person is independent in action,
Not following the norms of his generation. If both these
lines are crooked, shallow, small, divided and broken, then
the subject is denied happiness from his parents. If the
line is fine and excellent, then the subject is long-lived,
Vrituous, meritorious, gifted, talented and always happy

A FEW REKHAS (LINES) IN HINDU PALMISTRY
8.
SARASWATI OR PUNYA REKHA
(THE SUN LINE)
If the Sun line is on it's place, clear and without breaks,
then the native is learned, rich and successful and is a
combination of all good qualities.
9.
LALNA REKHA
(THE LINE OF UNION OR AFFECTION)
According to many opinions, if this line is deep, penetrating
sharp as Kusha grass and beautiful to look at, then men with
anmimalistic passions could have many women. Very fine
and good lines only indicate marriage.
10.
BHRATRU BHAGINI REKHA
THE LINE FOR SIBLINGS
The lines below the Heart line to the rascettes of the
Bracelette indicate siblings.
SANTAN REKHA11.
(THE LINE OF CHILDREN)
Many lines on the mount indicate children.Clear and long
lines indicate children with long life whereas short and
broken lines mean children who are short lived.

III THE LINE OF LIFE OR VITALITY
THE LINE OF LIFE OR VITALITY OR CONSTITUTION
What we know as life is but existence,
A waiting place, a heven by the sea,
Al little space amid immeasured distance,
A glimpse, a vista of that life to be
Cheiro
Key words: Physical Power; Life Energy;Measurement of Life’s events.
Cheiro commences chapter 22 (The Language of the Hand) on The
Line of Life as follows:“As I remarked earlier, as there came to be
recognized a natural position on the face for the nose, eyes, etc. so also
on the hand there came to be recognized a natural position for the line
of life, the line of head, and every other mark that the hand possesses.
The line of life, is the line which, rising under the Mount of Jupiter, goes
down the hand and embraces the Mount of Venus. On it is marked
time, also illness and death, and events foreshadowed by other
important lines are verified.”
In Chapter XVIII of Ilm Ul Kaff (Science of Hand Reading), Gaffar
names the Life of Life as The Line of Vitality and says”This line is
wrongly called the Line of Life on the assumption that its length
corresponds to the age. There is nothing far from the fact or logic than
this pretension. It is very easy for any one to ascertain this fact by
examining the Line of Vitality in the hands of deceased people and
compare its length with their age at the time of death.”
He further states that the Line of Vitality grows below the Line of
Mentality separating the Mounts of Jupiter and Lower Mars and takes
its course surrounding the Mount of Venus till it ends on the Plain of
Mars, or at the base of the hand immediately above the rascettes.

Benham says : The Line of Life indicates the health of the subject
during the various period of life, his physical strength in general, and
whether he lives during each period on his nervous force or relies upon
muscular robustness. By reason of these facts, it records many detailed
events in his life, and forms a basis to fall back upon when seeking
confirmations or explanations of indications found elsewhere in the
hand.
1.The line of life or vitality starts under the amount of
Jupiter, encircling the lower mount of mars and the
mount of Venus and runs towards the wrist of the hand.
The life line is one of the most important lines in the palm,
revealing among other things, your constitution and your
current state of health. The life line originates at a point
above the thumb between the Mars and Jupiter mounts
(see section on Mounts) and curves downwards following
the outer edges of both mounts encircling the ball of the
thumb. The Life line basically represents the quality of life
in terms of physical well being.
Benham remarks: “What a pity that some 'palmists' still scare people by
telling them that because the life line is short, they are going to die early!
Nothing could be further from the truth. The Life line reveals the quality of
life and the quality of the physical constitution, not the actual length of life. A
short life line does not indicate a short life.
2.Sometimes the line of Vitality starts within the Mount
of Jupiter and even the line of Mentality also
starts from within this mount. They do not meet in the
beginning and they are long and strong, indicating good
stamina and intellect for the subject to command men
and resources, have gains and rapid success. Generally
the ruling mounts will be Jupiter, Lower Mars and
Mercury.

3) Quality of the Life Line
The strong, deeply etched line reveals a strong nervous system. In addition to a
strong nervous system, the strong and deeply etched life line will reveal an equally
strong physical constitution. The stronger the life line, the stronger the overall
constitution, ensuring that there is stamina, vitality and good health plus excellent
immunity with the ability to shake off illness easily.
The thin, weak and brittle life line reveals a lack of physical strength and
endurance, less stamina and a weaker immunity system in general. This person will
succumb to illness more easily and take longer to recover. With the nervous system
being more sensitive and finely tuned, mental or emotional stress will play a large
part in the overall physical well being. Normally the
line of vitality takes its course in the shape of a gentle, curved or semi-circular line
at a distance from the Mount of Venus increasing towards its end. In such cases it
indicates healthy nature, strong nerves and sufficient energy.
4) A tightly curving life line :At times the life line hugstightly
around the thumb as it curves around the mount of Venus,
thereby restricting the mount of Venus. This is also known
as the dry line of Vitality or Virility. Due to restriction in
the size of the mount of Venus, certain good qualities like
vitality, love, sympathy, etc. will be lacking.
Due to less stamina, bold ventures will not be sought. It has
a predisposition towards sterility. Further. Apart from
lacking warmth, creative urge to be parents and sympathy
the subject will be selfish, jealous, self- centred thereby
bringing in negativity. It is not a good combination for a
subject aspiring for matrimonial happiness. Many subjects
possess bad mounts of Saturn and Luna. It is a cause of
female diseases and markings such as bars and crosses on
the Mount of Luna affirm this.

5) A widely sweeping life line increases the boundary
andscope of the Mount of Venus along with its
powers and
effectiveness. The subject will be ardent, full of
warmth, passion, desires, generosity, sympathy and
will attract
others. The subject will marry early and have a
fruitful union. It also indicates, strong vitality,
strength and sound constitution.
6) Very board line of Life: Muscular strength rather than strength
of the will.
7) Broad and shallow line of life: lack of vitality. They have
a weak and flabby system which is a fertile place for
bacteria to germinate. They lack stamina endurance and
also lack confidence. They are chronic complainers, who
always keep unwell. They generally live on their nervous
energy. They cannot hold out in vocations requiring
physical exertion and are not in a position to shoulder
responsibilities. On a flabby hand it shows extreme
laziness.
8)Pale and broad: Poor state of health - Envy - Bad instincts
Thick and red: Brutish instincts.
9)Uneven thickness of the line at different stage: Fickleness of
the mind. Absence of the line: Very rare - Life of the subject is
precarious - And death might occur at any moment.

10)Deep and long :Vitality and robustness continues throughout
the life.
11)A short line: The quantity of the energy at the subject’s
disposal is severely limited but not necessarily a short life.
12)A narrow and thin line: Less vitality and limited resistance to
illness.
13) Lines running like a Ladder: Health is
unreliable – delicate constitution and has
repeated illnesses or more than ordinary
severity.

14) Rope like lifeline: An intensely nervous
condition of health.
15)Broken in the left but not in the right hand: Indicates some
trauma. Broken in the right hand and not in the left: Threatens
some serious illness at the age it is broken.
16_ Chained at the commencement under the Mt. Of Jupiter:
Bad health in early life.
Life Line running zigzag: denotes misdemeanor, bad
temper, feeble character yielding to temptations. Signs of
weak will power, hesitation and lack of concentration will
appear on the thumb and line of Mentality.
17) SPACE BETWEEN THE LIFE AND HEAD LINES

MEDIUM SPACE
TOO WIDE SPACE
Medium space between the lifeline and headline: Denotes energy and a go-ahead -
Spirit-free to carry one’s plans Very wide space between line of life and line of
head: Too much of self-confidence and dashing spirit – rather impulsive , hasty and
usually not guided by reason.
18)Lines of life, head and heart all joined together: Very unfortunate sign defect in
temperament rushes blindly into danger and catastrophe.
19) Little hairs lines drooping form the line :Weakness and loss of vitality.
20) Little lines rising from the Life line:
Increased power, grain and success
21
A small line rising from
the line of the life and
Reaching the Mt. Of
Jupiter:Social status and
power.
22
A small line from the line
of life reaching the mount
of Saturn: Success in
worldly things generally
amassing wealth
23
the line of life and
reaching the mount of the
Sun: Name & fame in the
field of art and literature

24
the line of life and
reaching the mount of
Mercury: promises great
success in business or
service.
25
The line of life divides
towards the end and wide
space is shown between
the lines: The subject will
most probably end his life
in foreign country.
26
Life lines rounds through
a square: Protection
from death or bad health
27
An island on the line of life: Illness or loss of
health.
28
A)An island on the line of life: Illness or loss of
health. B)An island at the commencement of
the life line:Constitutional weakness.
29)A line cutting the line of life as well as line of fate: Indicates an opposition from
other in business or in worldly affairs.
30)Any line cutting the line of life: Worries and obstacles caused by the opposition
and interference of others.
31)Any line cutting the line of life as well as line of head: Persons who influences his
thoughts and ideas.
32)Crossed by little lines which are fine and do not cut the life line into two
innumerable worries.

33)
A break in the line closed
by a supporting parallel
line Indicates a change in
the direction and quality
of life. This may often be
interpreted as a change in
life circumstances
34)
Lines cutting the Life line
interrupt the current and
produce defective
operations so far as health
is concerned. They
indicate nervous condition
the subject could be in a
continuous state of
depression or ill-health.
35)
If a cross bar cuts the Life
line and ends in a
grille on Saturn, there
could be a health defect
of Saturn.
36) Deep cross bar lines :Severe illness.
37)
If the cross-bar goes to a
dot, island or a break in
the Heart line under
38)
If a cross bar runs to a
wavy line of Mercury, the
illness could be jaundice
39)
If the cross bar goes to
Upper Mars, the trouble
will be either blood
disorder or throat or

Apollo, the illness will be
heart disease. Nails and
colour will add to confirm
the diagnosis.
or bilious fever. bronchial problem.
40)
If the cross bar goes to a
grille on Upper Moon,
then there could be bowel
trouble or intestinal
inflammation.
41)
If the cross bar goes to a
grille, cross bar or cross
on Lower Moon there
could be trouble with
kidneys, bladder or female
disease. White colour,
flabby or soft hands
confirm this.
42)
A star on Mercury line,
especially at the juncture
where it crosses the Head
line also confirms it. A
strong Life line gives a
vigorous constitution
which is capable to resist
disease
and the disease could be
for a short period.
43) If islands appear in the Heart line general heart weakness will cause the
delicacy.
44) 45) 46)

An island on the Life line
early in life and some
trouble shown in the Head
line. Later in life another
island may appear, and on
the Heart line islands may
be see, or a wavy Mercury
line, or defect on a mount.
This should be read as i)
one early in life and ii)
trouble in the Heart line.
The number of islands
seen in the Life line will
indicate the number of
delicacies in life, and each
one may be caused by
different diseases.
An island in the Life line
with an islanded line
running to it from Saturn,
and a second line from
middle third of Moon –
gout and rheumatism will
be the delicacy.
with a grille on Saturn
and a line connecting it
with the island, with dots
or islands in the Head line
under Saturn, fluted
and brittle nails indicate
paralysis as the trouble.
47) Generally, islands are seen at the age of 42 to 46 in female hands; when changes
in life do occur. On seeing such an island it would be advisable to take medical
treatment before such changes occur and thereby avoid the difficulties during the
period of change. If there is a grille on the Lower Moon along with this island,
female weaknesses will be an added impediment to a successful change. If there is a
star with the above. then the indication is more certain.
48) When the Life line becomes broad and shallow at the end, then the original
strength is never regained.
49) 50) 51)

with an islanded line
running to it from Saturn,
and a second line from
middle third of Moon –
gout and rheumatism will
be the delicacy.
with a grille on Saturn
and a line connecting it
with the island, with dots
or islands in the Head line
under Saturn, fluted
and brittle nails indicate
paralysis as the trouble.
An island in the Life line,
with a line connecting it
with a red or purple dot
on Jupiter, colour of the
hand and lines red, and a
thin Head line, will
indicate apoplexy. The
certainty is confirmed
with a grille or cross is
seen on the Upper Mars.
52) Generally, islands are seen at the age of 42 to 46 in female hands; when changes
in life do occur. On seeing such an island it would be advisable to take medical
treatment before such changes occur and thereby avoid the difficulties during the
period of change. If there is a grille on the Lower Moon along with this island,
female weaknesses will be an added impediment to a successful change. If there is a
star with the above. then the indication is more certain.
53) When the Life line becomes broad and shallow at the end, then the original
strength is never regained.
54) A break occurring in a deep, strong line is less serious, Breaks in deep and
strong Life lines where the Current is flowing with volume and force at the time it
reaches the break is assisted by momentum which carries it past the break.
Through shallow and chained lines the Current moves sluggishly and hence the
impediment.
55) 56) 57)

Dots on Life line indicate
acute illness or accidents.
They should be noticed by
size and colour. White dots
are harmless; red dots
show febrile conditions;
deep crimson and purplish
indicate fevers like
typhoid.
A dot on Life line followed
by an island and a chained
line, with a line running to
a bar, a dot, a small island,
a cross or a star on the
Head line will indicate
attack of brain fever.
A dot on the Life line
connected by a line to
Upper mars and an
islanded line of Mercury
indicates bronchitis or
throat trouble.
58)
A dot on Life line
connected by a line to
Upper Moon with a grille
and a line running to
Jupiter indicates
inflammation of bowels.
59)
A dot on Life line
connected by a line with
an island, dot, a bar, or a
cross under Apollo
indicates heart disease.
60)
A dot on Life line
connected by a line with a
dot, a bar, or a cross on a
wavy line of Mercury
indicated bilious fever
61)A dot on the Life line, with
62) 63)

cross bars, grilles, crosses or a
poorly formed star on the
middle of Moon indicates gout.
A line simultaneously running
to Saturn emphasizes this.
A dot on Life life connected by
a line with a grille, cross bar, a
cross, or a poorly formed star
on Lower Moon indicates acute
kidney or bladder problems
When a dot is seen on the Life
line connected by
a line with a cross on Saturn,
indicates accidents.
64) Breaks on Life line also indicate accidents. Wide breaks without repairs are a
serious menace to life. The situation becomes more hopeless with wider separations,
and more the ends hook. With a series of breaks, health will be intermittent, vitality
impaired and the constitution rather very weak.
65) After every break if the Life line becomes thinner, vitality diminishes and the
subject is less able to resist disease after each attack. Such a line shows
constitutional weakness and attacks of diseases.
66) If the line starts thin, and after each break grows deeper, it shows that after
some years the subject is gradually overcoming his health problems.
Breaks on the Life line Break followed by an island
67) If after a break an island is formed, then it shows that a period of delicacy
follows, and duration is shown by the extent of the island.
68)

a) b) c) & d)
a)If the Life line forks at the termination, it shows that the Current separates, it
shows that the Current separates, and going in two directions, there is only one
half as much chance that the life may be continued past the end of the line as with
a single line.
b) If both branches are deep, strong lines, it is more of an indication that life may
be prolonged than if the forks are thin lines; this forked termination of Life line
shows the rapidly dissipating vitality.
c)If the line ends in three prongs, the dissipation of the vitality is more
complete, and it will be more certain if all three of the forks be thin.
d)If the middle fork is strong and deep, it may be a new lease of life beginning to
manifest itself, and hope may be given that the subject will live past the end of the
line.
69)
a) b)
a)Stars on the Life line indicate sudden death.
b)Dot on the line: Acute illness or accident.

70) A fine line leaving the Life line and ending in a star near it indicates that life is
not safe.
71) Series of small breaks on the line: Vitality impaired and delicate constitution.
72) Star on the line: Sudden death poisoning at the age signified.
73) A black dot at the termination of the line: Sudden death.
74) A tassel-like formation at the end of the line :A complete breakdown in health
at the fag end of one’s life.
75) Branches at the end of the line: Heavy work even at old age to make ends meet.
76)
a) b) c)
(a)When the beginning of the Life line is merged with the Head line, such a person
is cautious, avoids risk, shy, dominated by his family and suffers from inferiority
complex.
(b)When the Life line is broken and another line begins before the point of the
break, it indicates special changes.
(c)When the line of Life goes towards and joins the Line of Saturn, it indicates
special changes in the life or the native.
77)

a) b) c)
a)A broken line of Life indicates a serious crisis and the other hand should also be
checked to confirm the fatality. An overlapping line covering the break is a repair
and reduces the fatal consequences of such a defect. A square also will be able to
offset the evil effect of this break. If the line improves after the break, then the
natives health too will improve .
(b)The line of Life sending branches to the wrist indicates loss of vitality.
(c)Life line sending branches upwards is an indication of success in one’s
endeavours attempted at a particular period through one’s own efforts
78)
(a) (b) (c)
(a)If the line of Vitality ends into two forks, one running towards Luna cutting
through the line of Mentality, it denotes an unbalanced reason at old age.
(b)If a big island grows on the Mount of Venus and extends transversing the line of
Vitality and run along till it reaches the line of Saturn, it denotes a grave
scandalous affair that will impair both health and career.
(c)A vertical line from Lower Mars cutting the Life line and going to Jupiter
indicates that the subject’s ambitions will be realized after much strife and
struggle.
(d) If a small cross is seen on any part of the line of Vitality, it denotes a serious
surgical operation which will be undertaken.
79)
(a) (b) ©

(a)If a line from the Life line rises to the Mount of Mercury, then the native will
have great desire to succeed in some occupation of Mercury and the ruling
phalanx of the Mercury finger will give the indication.
(b) If a line runs from the Life line to the Upper Mars, the subject will be strongly
ambitious in Martian direction.
(c)If a line splits from the Life line and goes to the Mount of Luna, then Lunarian
qualities will strongly influence the subject’s life.
IV THE HEAD LINE/MENTALITY
‘To know is power’ ..let us then be wise
And use our brains with every good intent,
That at the ed we come with tired eyes
And give to Nature more than what she lent.
Chiero

THE HAND PRINT OF CHEIRO
The notable double
Head Line

Noel Jaquin comments on the imprint of Dr. Einstein in his book
“Secrets of Hand Reading” as follows: “This imprint of Professor
Einstein's hand shows that he possesses a mental scope denied
to most human beings. The Mental line runs across the palm, to
end with a wide-forked formation which indicates not only
calculative genius, but balance. The lines are few and fine. It is
the hand of a sensitive genius; the hand of a thinker”.
THE HEAD LINE
Key Words; Power of Reasoning , Intellect, One’s responsibility
Handprint of Albert Einstein
Headline is detached from the Life Line
and reached the percussion. Some
Researchers say it is a Sydney Line

Gaafar calls the Head Line the Line of Mentality. In Chapter XVII
of Ilm Ul Kaff he states: “Up to the present, all books on
Palmistry whether written in English, French or any other
language, call this line “The Line of Head” in spite of the fact
that there is not the remotest connection between this line and
head organ.”
Further, he states: “This line directly deals with the reasoning
power and mentality. It is obvious that there are big heads
without sufficient quantity or quality of proper brains, and there
are small heads that are all brains and intelligence. This line
whether long, short, weak, strong, etc., signifies the quality and
quantity of the mental powers which control every action and
movement.”
Mind is the force that enable us to alter our natural life map,
makes us able to modify our type qualities and more powerful
than any other factor, influences the life of every human being.

2) Character of the Head line: A deep and well-cut Head line
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
COMMENCEMENT OF THE HEAD LINE
TERMINDATION OF THE HEAD LINE
a from the mount of Jupiter
b between the mount of Jupiter
and the Life line
c from he lower mount of
Mars
d on the upper mount of Mars
e to the mount of Mercury through the upper mount of Mars
f to the mount of Moon through the Upper Mars
g to the mount of Moon

indicates great mental power, good self-control, fixity of
purpose, concentration, good memory, general mental health
and strength and the current has a good and clear channel to
flow through. Ideas run evenly, smoothly, steadily and with
force. The native is dignified, evenly tempered, evenly balanced
and has the ability to carry on with determination.
Owners of a long and deep Head line weigh and consider every
point carefully. On reaching a decision they are firm in
execution. Length of line shows quantity and depth shows
quality. Such subjects can
- Concentrate on their ideas
- Pursue a single aim in life
- Bring to bear on this aim a fund of strength and information
drawn from many sources
- Are cool in moments of crises and dangers, possess selfcontrol
in greatest degree
- A strong thumb added to a deep and well-cut Head line will
make the subject cool, firm and irresponsible
- A large thumb indicates the will to dominate others and the
type and a well-cut head can control self- he accomplishes the
task he sets out to achieve.
Head line in relation to the hand and other lines
When the Head line is deep and well-cut and the other lines on
the hand in general are thin and small, it indicates more mental
power than the subject has the physical strength to carry out. It
could lead to incurable insanity, more so if the colour is red.
It further indicates vertigo, fainting spells and in extreme cases

apoplexy. It is more certain if the subject is a Jupiterian and the
third phalanx thick.
Thin and narrow Head line tracing itself across the hand shows
that the brain power is less vigorous and the subject is mentally
delicate. Despite having good and brilliant ideas there is lack of
mental vigour and his brain is weary, leading to constant
headaches and mental tensions.
Further, there is lack of self-control and concentration,
surrendering to his feelings. The channel is not deep to carry a
large current and if a large current is forced into the thin line
which will give way and break.
Such subjects should take care of their stomach, take adequate
rest, besides this there should be:
- no mental excitement should be allowed
- no loss of sleep
- no narcotics
- no stimulants
- no excesses of any kind
The Head line which is thin cuts in more deeply in some places
than others. The deep markings on the Head line shows that
pressure has been too great and if the pressure is continued the
brain will collapse, producing paralysis or nervous frustrations.
Such markings are seen on business or professional men and
the warning to “ease up” must always be given.

3) DEFECTIVE MARKINGS ON THE HEAD LINE
Stars on the
head line
Cuts on the
head line
Cross bars on
The head line
Stars, crosses and dots on a thin Head line show
danger to mental life, either explosions, checks or
impediments. Cuts on the head line : if small, they
indicate headaches; if deep and the Head line is thin,
they indicate brain fever, nervous frustrations or
Paralysis.
If the Head line be deep in the left hand and thin in
the right, the natural brain power is strong but has
been weakened and it would be dangerous to make
great mental exertion. The natural brain strength
from the deep line in the left hand cannot easily
accommodate itself to the diminished quantity that
is shown on the right.
If there is a thin line on the left hand and a deep line
in the right, the brain vigour has increased and the
subject will be in a position to stand additional
efforts.

4) Broad and shallow Head line:
It indicates a weak brain liable to aches and deteriorations and
the subject is undermined, vacillating, uncertain, lacks self-
reliance and boldness and has lack of concentration, self-
control thereby leading to poor memory and a prey to
temptations. If such a line is long, despite brightness he is weak
in mental aggression. It lacks a force of intensity in the mental
attitude. He is not self assertive. His mental lethargy makes him
happy if others think for him.
If broad and shallow lines be seen in both the hands the subject
will continue to be in this weak way until the end of his life. It
reduces the strength of the mind and every Mount type feels the
blight of mental laziness: the Jupiterian’s ambition and the
Martian’s vigour are reduced greatly. If this type of Head line
becomes deep and clear, the subject starts to think for himself
and prepares to face up to the problems of life with a new
vigour.

How do they avoid disaster:
- do not choose brain-exerting occupations, literature, scientific
studies
- get involved in outdoor occupations that require the use of
hands and legs
5) CHAINED HEAD LINE
The Current is made to flow in a channel that is
broad and shallow and continually obstructed. The
mentality becomes weak and belaboured, lacking
vigour and concentration, vacillating, timid, sensitive
and changeable apart from poor memory, poor
judgement , continually subject to headaches and
various mental disorders. At the same time, if the heart line
be strong, then they will be ruled by sentiments. If the
thumb is weak such a subject is unable to plan out or
execute the plan.
Any mental shock is exceedingly dangerous and can throw
them out of balance as they do not have the power to
reason. They are prone to delusions and hallucinations,
chimerical and impractical in their ideas and if such a line
drops to the Mount of Moon, it produces phantasms,over-
imagination or insanity and such subjects are incapable of
dealing in speculative matters.

- have a firm master who would be able to direct him, as the
subject will not be able to direct his own efforts.
Head line initially chained and replaced by a deep and well-cut line:
After the period when the effect of the chained portion of the Head line elapses, the
deep and well-cut Head line indicates that the subject is developing mentally and
weakness is replaced by mental vigour. If the chained line is followed by a thin line
which gradually grows stronger, then this development will take place slowly.
While making such interpretations we should also note the colour of the hand. the
colour of the hand will also give different interpretations as under:
Colour of
the hand
Indications when the line is
chained
Indications when the line
becomes deep and wellcut
White Poor supply of blood and the
poor condition of the line
make him weaker
There will be an improved
mentality due the clarity of the
line but with less vigour
Pink Gives better force and takes
away some of the weakness
Infuses a new vigour and the
native is prepared to face life
on his own.
Red There is intensity but the
broad and shallow and chained line
makes him violent and spasmodic in
action
A strong line but the native
should avoid excesses and
indulgence in various vices to
keep a balance
Yellow Leads to weak mental operation,
makes him cross, nervous,
melancholic, nervous and fault finder
The mentality has improved but
the negative qualities will still
linger on though reduced a bit
Blue Congested circulation in the
brain and mentality could be
affected due to structural defects of
the heart and congestion.
An improved mentality affected
by poor circulation of blood and
heart problems.

A short Head line
A star at the
end of a short
Head line
Short Head line with defects: indication of less and poor
mentality. If read with the other lines of Life, Heart,
Mercury and mounts, interpretations of illness and duration
of life may be arrived at. Short head line and a short Life
line, corresponding in length: Fatality is certain.
A star at the end of the Head line indicates sudden explosion
and could lead to sudden death. If a star is seen at the end of
both the short Head and Life lines, fatality may be read
more confidently. The larger and more clear the star, the
indications are more certain.
A cross at the end of a short Head line stops the Current,
ending the Mentality and could produce death. A cross at the
end of a short head and Life lines give indications as strong
as the star. Such defects stop the Current and life cannot
continue unless the Current flows freely.
A star each, at the end
Of a short head line and
A short life line

If the Line be also red - aggressive in his avarice.
A long head line upto the percussion
7) A long Head line upto the percussion
A long head line per se indicates a lot of MENTALITY.
Head line extending the entire hand in a straight line with a normal heart line:
Shows the preponderance of head and the person will be out of balance in this
respect. There will be - Avariciousness & will view all things from the mental
standpoint sentiments will be subservient to interest is practical in all things interest
in whatever is capable of producing direct results than in beautiful things which
please the eye or appeals to the heart.
Long, straight head line with no accompanying heart line – cold heartless merciless
miserly avaricious extortionate & demanding his pound of flesh.
If the Head Line is long, straight and deep: makes worldly interests
greater and the subject harder and more avaricious.

If the line be yellow – doubly mean and hard.
Long, thinner and smaller than other lines: the Head Line will be
on constant strain and must not be overworked or the brain will
be wrecked.
Short, narrow and shallow Head Line – indication small
mentality.
If all the other lines are deep, well-cut and the Head Line is
short and thin: The person is easily led, weak in mentality, the
servant and creature of others, never the leader.
If the Head Line be long in the hand and short in the right hand
Retrograded mentality or else there is danger of fatality from the
short line.
If the line be narrow and thin the left hand but deep and well-cut
in the right hand – the subject is improving mentally.
Apart from defective Headline (breaks, dots, islands, etc.) if
fluted and brittle nails are found, be warned that the subject is
using up his nervous vitality faster than it can be generated and
is in danger of paralysis. It will be further confirmed if the
subject is either a Saturnian, Mercurian or Lunarian.
8) Colour as a help to investigate
Too white - anemic condition, furnishes little blood and the
operations of the brain will be weakened. Predisposing to
weakness and insufficiency.
Extreme redness - blood is in excessive quantity and too great a
strength is forced to the brain indicating liability to apoplexy
and fever. Either of the above colours indicate disease and
abnormal condition.
When a defective Head Line is noted use Life, Mercury Lines

together with nails and colour along with the type of subject and
from this combined point of view, health and mental defects
could be distinguished.

Note the length of the fingers:
If very short – quickness in making up the mind, added to the
selfreliance of the separated line easily leads to impulsive hasty
& dangerous conclusions.
9) C HARACTERISTI INDICATION OF THE HEAD LINE
Head line attached
to the Life line from
the commencemnt
Head line forming
An obtuse angle
Head line detached
From the Life line
At the beginning
From the Line of Life, to which the Head line is slightly attached, branches away
either near the beginning or farther along. The sooner the line separates form the
Life Line, the younger was the subject when he began to think of himself. The Longer
the Head Line is tied to the Life Line; the more the subject relies upon the advice of
others.
If the Head Line does not leave the Life Line until well along in its course this
indicates that mental activities began later in life. Head line joined to life line
forming an acute angle - the subject is callous to slights and further if the fingers and
palms are thick and red, the subject will be dense. And if only the Head, Heart and
Life Lines are present, it will indicate elementary heaviness of the intellect and
unimpressionability. It also indicates that the subject is cautious, non-
committal, depending on others, lacking ability to command, unoriginal, blunt and
tactless. Line of head separated from line of life - Shows self reliance, originality,
not bound by views of others, acts for and depends on himself, can plan well, is
guided by his own judgement, independent and courageous in views.
If separation is not wide, then it is a good marking.
This separation of the Life Line and the Head Line shows a well-defined
individuality. The wider the separation the greater the degree of selfreliance,
consequently the markings may degenerate into such boldness
and self-esteem that the subject becomes foolhardy and not a safe
counselor.
With these separated lines, note the tips:
Pointed self reliance runs into idealism
Spatulate too great energy and originality producing a brain fertile
with schemes and as the subject does not ask advice he is likely to
commit grave errors.
Square Safest for their common sense will be a restraining element.

If the fingers are smooth impulsiveness will be intensified.
Knots indicate a restraining factor and it good to have them with
these separated lines.
10) Line of the Head rises inside the Line of Life on the Lower
Mars and winds its way across the hand. The subject is
vacillating. Starts many a things with enthusiasm and vigour
but is a shifter. They are rarely successful for they do not stick
to anything for a long enough time to win. They always pick up
quarrels and are avoided by people. Red colour adds
unpleasantness of the indications. If yellow they are intolerable
and mean. The less the mentality indicated on the hand ; the
less will the subject be able to overcome the trouble.
Good 1st phalanges of the fingers, long 2nd Phalange of
the thumb will give the subject forces with which he can
largely counteract the shifting disposition of his hand.

11) Head line across the palm and rising from the mount of
Jupiter
Headline running across the palm
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Straight Head line running Head line rising from the
Across the palm to the percussion Mount of Jupiter
Shows fine capability of leadership; is self confident, has a
strong mentality ; a person who can handle men and get the
most out of them.
He is brainy, brilliant and successful.
Ambition and the desire to be great or famous rules the subject.
He strives to rise and the life generally an upward grade.
Head line cutting its way across the hand:
The straighter the Line runs across the hand and less it is
changed in its course fixed ideas of the subject, the more
Evenly the his is balanced mentally and the more common
sense and practical are his views.
The danger to is - Unimpressionability, too inelastic, too sordid
to allow of adaptability.

The effects of
phalanages
Head line to Mt. of
Saturn
Head line to Mt. of
Apollo
Head line to Mt. of
Mercury
1st
phalange (Mental) love study and
research of the
Saturnian
Love of art, pure &
simple
Fine power of
expression,
persuasive and
oratorical
power
2nd
Phalange
(Practical)
loves farming,
mining,
horticulture, ec.
Money making and
love of
beauty combined
Mind leans towards
scientific
investigation,
could be good
teacher,
physician and lawyer.
3rd
Phalange (Baser) Ideas of economy Love of display and a
coarser love of the
artistic.
Money making is
present
Also watch crooked or twisted fingers of mercury – to
determined how much added shrewdness is present and how
near the subject is near roguery.
12. Deflection of the Head line towards the mounts
Towards
Mt. of Saturn .
Towards
Mt. of Apollo
Towards
Mt. of Mercury

13. Wavy and head line deflecting
Wavy Head line Head line deflecting Head line
Upwards towards the Deflecting
Heart line
Wavy line from source to termination: No permanent fixed ness
to ideas
- Variations are infinite. There is lack of continuous mental
efforts in any one direction and changeability of purpose and
consequent vacillation. Never self-reliant and shows unstable
ideas.
Deflecting upwards close to the heart line: The heart is a
stronger factor and sentiment will. Largely influence the
subject. If the heart line stronger, reasons surrenders to
sentiment.
If the Head line is stronger then there is mental distress
because reasons will try to assert and the dictates of the heart
cannot be followed – Hence distress.

Head line fully Impaired Head line Impaired Head line
deflection after deflecting after deflecting
Impaired Head line downwards upwards
Departure from practical lines of thought and attraction towards
the Mount of Moon the seat of imagination. Spiritists and
persons impressed by psychic phenomena began to be greatly
interest when the line deflects downwards.
Line of the head deflecting downwards and pulls back to its
original course: The deflection was temporary and the subject is
pulled back to his original line of thinking.
The head lines chained while deflecting and ending in a star.
The subject has a weak mind. To start, with, impaired by
deflection and ends by deflection and ends in an explosion
(Star). This shows insanity or death. Look for life line, Nails,
Mounts and colour to confirm.
14. Short Head Line

The line of head is short: Either mentality is not great or its
termination comes early in life by death or loss of mind.
The line of head is short & turns upward towards Saturn. Mental
attitude will be Saturnian & health defect of Saturnian causes
death. Nail fluted, turning back, or brittle, yellow colour and
many chance lines in the hand, a this life line, chained, islanded,
broken and defective. The line of head is short & turns upward
towards Saturn & ends in star. The above bad results are doubly
sure. If the line ends in a tassel – paralysis flowed by paresis.
The tassel shows the gradual dissipation and diffusion of mental
powers. The cross, star or dot portends sudden shock and
catastrophe.
15) Line of head turning towards Apollo: Strong Apollian ideas.
Head line merges with heart line: Allows feelings overcome
judgment. Emotions, sentiments, feelings, desires, etc are
around and the subject loses his self-control and often commits
crime in response to the appeal of his passions. He is not
necessarily a criminal though weak. Viewed from the above, if
the hand be brutal, Venus large, full and red, Heart line is also
deep and red, nails shorts, Mars large – the subject would be
a criminal and even commit murder to satisfy his desires. His
head is not strong enough to control his passion.

16) The line of head running towards mercury
Line of Head going Line of Head coming to Line of Head going to
to the Mount of the Mt. of Mercury & the Mt. of Mercury which
Mercury ending in a star has a medical stigmatta
The Mercurian qualities of money-making attracts him he will
make any sacrifice to the extent of ruining his health.
Everything is measured by the yardstick of money. With a bad
Saturn, twisted finger of Mercury, he stops at nothing to make
money.
If the medical stigmata is present money-making Physician.
If the third phalanx is strongest then money-making
businessman.
If the Head Line goes to the Mount, then there it is a warning for
health problems bilious tendencies, stomach disorders and
nervousness affect head and produces vertigo.
If the Head Line ends in a star then sudden death is indicated.
17. LINE OF HEAD RUNNING INTO THE UPPER MOUNT OF MARS

Practical common sense prevails. The mental qualities are kept
in balance. If the Upper Mars be developed it will give its
qualities to the subject who will defend himself when attacked,
will be cool, calm, brave and warm like in spirit. A deficient
Mound to Mars indicates deficiencies in Martian qualities easily
discourage, unable to resist attacks and lacks self-confidence.
18.Line of Head sloping to the Mount of Head and then:
Sloping to Luna Ending in a star Ending in a chain
Ending in a cross Headline broken on Luna
Headline having an
Island on Luna
The Mount of Moon is the seat of Imagination the native will be
influenced by imagination: not practical or entirely material in
his ideas. Has the power of imagination essential qualification for
WRITERS, SPEAKERS AND LINGUISTS.
Drooping headline going down to the mount of moon:Ability to
write fiction and poetry.
Ending in a star – indicates insanity
Ending in chain – mental impairment
Ending in a cross-checks to the mentality
Ending in an island/or do
- danger of mental disturbances

V THE HEART LINE – HRADAYA REKHA
Heart Line running across the palm – from the ulnar side to the radial side
HEART LINE ENDING
UNDER THE MOUNT OF
SATURN

“The heart line is known as hraday rekha : hra – the potential to
give and the capacity to receive. The dynamic process of
achieving successful human relationships is reflected in the
heart line. This cycle of giving and receiving is connected with
the physical, sexual, emotional, psychologial and spiritual
spheres.”
Ghanshyam Singh Birla
According to Mr. G.S. Birla, in his book “Love in the Palm of Your
Hand”, the heart and the head lines create a magnetic field
between them. The heart and the head lines, forming the
Quadrangle, reflect pingala (hot) and the ida (cold) currents
circulating in our spine. A balanced quadrangle denotes
reliability, maturity and conscious awareness that life has a
purpose and that we have something useful to contribute to
humanity.
Key Words: Emotional and Sexual Power, Attitude towards
loveidealistic, realistic, sexual; indication of the heart.
1) As part of chirology, look at the heart or emotion lines as:
- indicator of affection
- index of emotions
- in relation to the line of intellect
2) The heart line should be considered with the Head Line, type
of thumb (indicating will and logic), the Mount of Venus, the
lines of affection, the Girdle of Venus, the Via Lascivia, etc.

3) Two distinct functions of the Heart Line:
- it reveals the quality and quantity of emotions, senstions and
affections together with their bearing upon life
- it gives the accurte condition of the heart organ, its strength or
weakness.

Whereas, M.M. Gaafar, in Chapter XVI, states that “The Line of
Heart starts from the ulnar side of the hand immediately below
the Mount of Mercury and runs across the palm along the base
of the Mount of Apollo and Saturn ending on the latter mount, or
the Mount of Jupiter, or between both mounts. Sometimes it
runs across the palm and ends on the radial side of the hand.”
In the footnotes he further elaborates: “ Many palmists commit
the common fault as regards the commencement and end of the
Line of Heart. They reverse the fact and pretend that it starts
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A controversy on the commencement of the Line
of Heart: In Chapter V of the Laws of Scientific
Hand Reading, William G. Benham states:
“Upon entering our bodies through the finger of
Jupiter the first line reached by the Electric
Current is the Line of heart, so named because it
has been found to reflect accurately the condition
and operation of this organ. As it deals with the
central life-sustaining mechanism which pumps
and controls the blood stream, which by its
quantity and quality, we have found so largely
affects our health and temperament”

from the Mount of Jupiter or on the radial side of the palm and
ends on the Mount of Mercury or on the ulnar side of the palm.
Dr. F.W. Jones in his book “Principles of Anatomy as seen in the
Hand” calls this line “The Distal Traverse Line” owing to the
muscle which lies underneath it and which starts from the ulnar
side of the hand.”
In his preface , Gaffar states: “The best book on Palmistry
which, however, appeared during the first decade of the 20th
century is The Law of Scientific Hand Reading, by William G.
Benham, published in America in 1900.” Despite rating it as the
best book, Gaafar differs from Benham.
Further, Palmistry International Forum
(http://w.w.w.palmistryinternational.com/palmarlines.html) states
the following:
“The Heart line is the line running across the top of the palm,
from the little finger side (known as the ULNA side) to end
somewhere below the index finger, found on the RADIAL side of
the palm”.
Hand analysist, Beverly Jagear’s experience concerning the
commencement of the heart line: “Heart lines begin on the
outside of the hand under the little finger, not matter what you
may have read previously. When I began my study of the hand, I
believed it to begin on the mount beneath the index or middle
finger, and made many unfortunate mistakes in events. In 1965, I

discovered that the line actually begins under the little finger,
which changed the whole thrust of hand analysis.”
E. Rene writes about the Heart line in “HANDS and how to read
them”: The (Heart) line rises under the Mount of Mercury and
ascends towards or on the Mount of Jupiter. The capacity of
affection is measured by it. It is an indicator of the state of the
heart itself. Placed low on the hand, it will give high aspirations
and ideals. When it lies close to the fingers it shows a jealous
and exacting nature.”

THE PHYSICAL HEART LINE
THE MENTAL HEART LINE
The physical heart line curves towards the end
and finishes between the fingers of Saturn and
Jupiter. With this type of Heart line one is able to
express his feelings well. Despite the ups and
downs in life, they are
capable of picking themselves up and they go on
with little difficulty. They express themselves
in a physical assertive manner. They are of open
nature and are warm and affectionate.
The Mental Heart line comes across the palm but
does not curve at the end. These subjects find it
hard to express their innermost feelings. They
would prefer to suffer in silence than make a
scene and bottle up things a bit.
Source:Palmistry for Beginners by Richard
Webster
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Simian line on the hand of a child suffering from Autism
THE SWIMIAN LINE6

When there is only one line (Whether it is the Head or Heart
Line?)
Occasionally only one line is seen crossing the and below the
Mounts. When a single line is seen occupying a position which
is relatively, where the Head Line ought to be, it should be
classed as a Head Line and the Heart Line considered absent.
In order that the single line may be considered the Heart Line
and not the Head Line, it must rise high on the Mount of Jupiter,
or in the vicinity and trace its way across the hand just under
the Mount.
What Palmistry International Forum has to say about the Simian
line?
They have written as follows:
When there is only one line (Whether it is the Head or Heart
Line?)
Occasionally only one line is seen crossing the and below the
Mounts. When a single line is seen occupying a position which is
relatively, where the Head Line ought to be, it should be classed
as a Head Line and the Heart Line considered absent.
In order that the single line may be considered the Heart Line
and not the Head Line, it must rise high on the Mount of Jupiter,
or in the vicinity and trace its way across the hand just under
the Mount.
Palmistry International Forum write about the Simian line as
follows:
”Just occasionally the Head and Heart lines fuse together to
create a single transverse crease running across the middle of
the palm.

This line is known as the Simian line. Sometimes the Simian line
sits high in the palm, in the place of the Heart Line and
sometimes it sits slightly lower, in the position of the Head line.”
”Sometimes there will be traces of the original heart and head
line, which attempts to fuse as they move across the palm, but
instead of creating a fully formed Simian Line, they form what is
known as a Simianesque line, or a partial Simian line.”
In some rare cases the lines of Heart and Head are not separate
at all, but join together to form one line running straight across
the entire palm. This is known as the Simian Line.
When the Simian Line occurs, the "Great Quadrangle" is entirely
missing. There is no distinction between what is desired (the
Heart) and what is thought (the Head). The result is an
incredible intensity of nature, but a strong tendency to rush into
all things without thinking them through.
Also note that without the Great Quadrangle, we have a
completely closed-minded individual. Because they are so
focused on a particular thought, all else is excluded.
In another possible appearance of the Simian Line, the lines of
Head, Heart, and Life are all joined. All the above traits apply,
but even more intensely, since there is now no distinction
between the thoughts, desires, and life itself.
The Simian Line gives the ability to focus on one thing,
absolutely, to the exclusion of all else. These people generally
achieve and accomplish far more than most, developing
techniques and inventions that will last for generations. They
also experience far more misfortune than most, usually due to
the same intensity that drives them. A truly double-edged sword.
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Jennifer Hirsch states “Most hands have three easily noticeable
lines, the earth (life), which runs around the ball of the thumb
and two transverse lines, the water (heart) and air (head) lines.
A simian line occurs when the water and air lines fuse and join,
to become one transverse line only across the palm. The name
simian line originates from Latinsīmi,meaning ape.
– a simian line is considered a difficult marking to live with. -
many of the line’s associated meanings are negative, yet
we remember that there is always the seed of the opposite
within every trait.
– Intensity is the single most applied word/meaning
accorded to the marker.
– People with simian lines tend to apply their energy to one
activity at a time, with fervent purpose being highly
characterised, e.g. they might be focused researchers,
obsessive exercisers etc.
– They can’t easily multi-task, have a ‘one-track’ mind and
will do one thing at a time. Many simian line owners pour
their emotional energy into their work resulting in greatly
positive success in their vocational arena.
– People who have enmeshed water and air lines tend to be
emotionally and psychologically closed, serious minded or
even repressed.
– they run their relationships like a business’, with
possessiveness, devotion, fierce protectiveness and a fixed
criteria of both giving and expecting loyalty.
– Wounds inflicted have deep long-lasting effect, these folks
don’t easily let go of negative feelings if they are betrayed.
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– In old palmistry, the mental and emotional intensity of
simian line owners is said to show the tendency in them
toward uncontrolled, even murderous rage, where
rationality is overpowered by emotion.
Double simian line:
– People with simian lines in both hands think that everyone
experiences life in the way that they do.
– conveying interpretations to them can be difficult in that
they are locked into themselves and very intense,
demanding and exacting.
– A true simian line has no remnant of either the air or water
lines. The interpretation is somewhat modified if there are
traces of water and air lines.”
7 A Perfect Heart Line
a)Deep cut b)Smooth c)Not broken, islanded or defective d)Of
proper length , and e) Well Coloured, indicating good physical
condition of the Heart, good circulation, strong affection,
constant and smooth in operation, reliable in love matters but
not frivolous or sentimental. These subject are Brave,
Courageous and Fearless. They love devotedly and constantly
but they do not “wear the heart on the sleeve”. They love their
dear one and friends with a steady devotedness
8) Small and thin Heart line:This Line can be really thin only in
comparison with other lines. The person has little care for
others, is narrow minded, coward, timid, unsympathetic and has
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no real affection for anybody. He only displays love with a
desire to further selfish ends.
9) Broad and shall heart line:
Weak heart action, fickle-minded. They fall violently in love but
change their affections quickly. They love during the times of
plenty and prosperity. But turn their backs during times of trials
and tribulations; the are incapable of lasting attachments. ONLY
A SENTIMENTAL HEART.
10) Absence of Heart line
Speaks lack of sympathy and the affectionate side of the
disposition. The native is cold-blooded, selfish and who desires
personal success even at
the expense and detriment of others. It leads from mere
selfishness into hypocrisy, deceit, lack of candour and positive
dishonesty.
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Absence of Heart line on the 7 types:
- On a bad Mercurian – natural temptation towards dishonesty. If
his finger of Mercury is crooked or twisted and nails are narrow
or short, the subject cannot be trusted – a cold-blooded
dishonesty.
- On a Martian, the absence of Heart Line would make him
unscrupulous, cold-blooded and lead to provocations that are
blood-thirsty and dangerous. He will gratify his lust with no
thought of the consequence to his victims.
- On a Saturnine – will add to his natural hatred of mankind, his
desires to get even with them, his avarice and dishonesty.
- On a Jupiterian: rarely found; if found then the 3 types will be
strong will be strong and traits of absent heart line comes from
them.
- On a Apollonian: May have a defective Heart Line but not
entirely absent.
- On a Venusian: As there is too much sympathy it will not be
absent.
- On a Lunarian: May be absent or deficient – as he is naturally
cold and selfish.. Is cowardly and sneaking in disposition and at
times a get “bluffer”.
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TERMINATION OF THE HEART LINE11
Terminating under
the finger of Jupiter
Terminating in between
The fingers of Jupiter
And Saturn
Terminating under
The finger of Saturn
Heart line ending on the mount of Jupiter::
The development of the Sentimental side to the affection… Love is ideal.
Love is adoration; Love is attractive even with poverty attached.
Heart Line starting from the Ulnar side of the palm from a point
parallel to that from which the line of Mentality begins on the radical side of the
palm: It denotes a life governed by Fate which is beyond any man’s power or
intelligence to change or amend.
Heart line starting higher than that of the line of Mentality, it denotes a
life of endless worries especially as regards home and family affairs and
this is noticed in majority of the hands.
Line of Heart starts from a point lower than that of the line of
Mentality: it foretells a happy life through realized ambition.
Heart line ending on the Mount of Jupiter, below the finger of Jupiter:
excessive sensitiveness and pads of sensitiveness appear on the finger tips.
This is the sign of loyal and stable friendship and love and the subject
endures hardships. He clings to his first love, surrenders
unconditionally and proves to be the best spouse.
Heart line ending between Jupiter and Saturn: Shows commonsense,
practical, “middle-ground” with the affections, one who is not carried
away with sentiments. Views love a practical standpoint, which is
inclined to think that love in a cottage without plenty of bread and
butter is a myth. While strong in affection is at the same time sensible.
Heart Line ending on the mount of Saturn: Sensualist in the affections
of one whose love is tinged with the idea of pleasures from sexual
relation. This becomes infallible if with it is seen a large Mount of Venus of pink or
red colour, and with strong Life and Mercury Lines. The Physical
desire is shown form the point where the Heart Line begins and the
other indications show the physical strength sufficient to carry out these
desires.

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12 LONG AND SHORT HEART LINE
LONG HEART LINE SHORT HEART LINE
Indicates that the subject will have serious difficulty at the time at
which it ends. The abrupt termination of the heart line means either the
heart will stop beating, or else that the subject has little heart or
affection for others.
HEART LINE CROSSING THE ENTIRE HAND
The subject has too much heart; allows sentiments to guide him in a
everything. Eg. In business he chooses employees because of a sympathy
that the “need a job” and not that they are best fit to do it. The native is
jealous, loves much, and suffers if he does not get love in return. He is
full of ambition and will never be satisfied until their ambitions are
fulfilled.
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17. The Heart Line may at time end on the Head Line not from
the start, but further along in the course of the Head Line. Then
judge the attitudes & classify the subject properly
- Saturnines will be most apt to be ruled by the head, followed by
Lunarians, Mercurians, Jupiterians and Martians in that order.
- The Apollonians and Venusians inclined to have heart lead
them. Then look at the length and strength of the line.
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Heart line leaving
the Mount of
Mercury &
Bends towards
Upper Mars
The Heart line
curves
& goes
towards Luna
When the Heart line leaves the Mount of Mercury and bends towardsthe Upper
Mars, it shows a bitter love that took place at an early ageand controls all actions
and emotions. When the Heart line goes down to the Mount of Moon, it means
maddening love. Bad signs on this line emphasize the untimely tragic death of the
person due to suicide. Grilles and crosses will appear on the main lines and Plain
of Mars
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19 USUAL COURSE OF THE HEART LINE:
It ends on the Mounts of Jupiter, the normal heart line marks the lower
boundary of the mounts of Saturn, Sun and Mercury starting under the
Mount of Mercury on the percussion. If it rises to one of the Mounts, it shows
that the attraction of that Mounts is very strong and the subject loves the
qualities and persons belonging to that Mount type.
IF THE LINE DIPS DOWNWARDS in its course it shows that at
the time of deflection the head has exerted a powerful influence over the
heart and reason and head dominate sentiment ad heart. During such a
period the native is indifferent to others, avaricious, selfish and coldhearted.
If it is lost in the head line - it shows that these qualities have swallowed
all further independent action of affection and the subject is dominated
by the head.
If the heart line after such a deflection, REGAINS ITS FORMER
COURSE it shows that there is still left a portion of the former
affectionate disposition & that head & worldly interests have not
entirely overcome heart & sentiment.
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21. THE HEART LINE DEFLECTS DOWNWARDS FORM ITS
COURSE CUTS THE HEAD LIE INTO TWO INSTEAD OF
MERGING WITH IT or going back to its original course: This
indicates of a serious injury or damage to the Head Line –
causing either serious unbalancing of mental faculties, serious
brain fever or death – it indicates disaster - explosion in the
brain.
In such cases look at the Mount type:
Jupiterian Apoplexy or paresis, if the acute attack be survived
Saturnian Paralysis
Apollonian Heart diseases or blindness
Mercurian Bilious trouble, nervous problems, paralysis
Martain Apoplexy
Venusians & Lunarians are not likely to have such markings.
Also examine the colour where the two lines cut:
If deep and red : Consequences are serious
Examine nails and if by colour or disposition they show heart
trouble or paralysis.
22. Line of heart rises under Saturn and ends under Jupiter:
The heart line which begins from Saturn short of affections soon
changed and the coldness and dislike of mankind peculiar to
Saturnine quickly changed the nature, to one of indifference and
full of ambition. Then look at the nails for paralysis and heart
diseases life line to be seen for disturbances. Line of Mercury
for liver trouble and stomach defects. If these conditions are
present, the life of the subject is short.
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23. Line of heart starting form under Apollo:
APOLLONIAN IDEAS OF BEAUTY AND ART ARE STRONGLY ATTRACTING THE SUBJECT.
If the line ends on Jupiter-it gives ideal love added to the
Apollonian characteristic of making one indeed fond of beauty,
love and grace. Health defect is heart disease. Examine heart,
life and Mercury lines and nails.
24. LINE OF HEART COMMENCING FROM THE MOUNT OF MERCURY
Affection are run and influenced by finance. The Mercurian
shrewdness guides the heart line, must have money in sight
before love is recognized.
25. HEART LINE STARTING ON UPPER MARS LEAVING TOO WIDE A SPACE UNDER THE
MOUNTS
Causing the subject to love ardently. Produces a narrow
quadrangle-a secretive disposition.
26) HEART LINE TAKING A PRECIPIOUS DEPRESSION AND ENDING ON THE MOUNT OF
LUNA :Makes the subject extremely jealous for there will be too
much of heart line backed by imagination of the Lunarian which
will magnify every act of one he loves into some form of
unfaithfulness a most unhappy formation. It also means a
maddening love. In such cases all bad signs emphasize the
untimely and tragic death of the person owing such a line of
Heart by committing suicide. The line of Mentality in such case
will be poor and acutely turn towards the line of Vitality. Grilles
and crosses will appear on every main line and the Plain of Mars
which will be red and hollow.
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27. HEART LINE TAKING A CURVE & ENDING ON THE PLAIN OF MARS
It is a serious menace, for it cuts the head line squarely, pours it
current into the plain of Mars (seat of temper and excitability)
and will consequently endanger life by cutting the head line, the
subject will be exceedingly irritable, changeable in affections,
constantly seeking excitement, and head to get along with. It
also denotes of a bitter love taking place early and taking
control of all matters.
28. HEART LINE CURVING AND CUTTING BOTH HEAD & LIFE LINE & ENDING ON THE
MOUNT OF VENUS ;This is a rare marking., Refer other lines and nails
of defects. If defects appear in either, then damage is done to
head and life is in danger. If the Lifeline fades or ends soon after
that, life terminates.
29. CHAINED HEART LINE WITH OTHER DEFECTS
It presents a continual series of obstruction to the current the
heart’s action is irregular the circulation poor & there is in
general a poor physical condition of the heart.
If the subject is Apollonian (type) primary, secondary or tertiary
type, there are chances of severe heart disease.
A lifeline that is thin, islanded, broken or defective in any way,
combined with a chained heart line will show the serious
menace of heart disease.
If the life line runs too deeply in any one place it will be most
serious and if star be seen in it sudden death from heart disease
is certain absolutely if sound in both the hands .
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The chained heart line shows a constant uncertainty in the
affections. He vacillates, changes is cowardly, uncertain and
weak. The constantly interrupted current has no deep
permanent channel, and the result is no permanent health or
affection.
30) COLOUR OF THE LINE AND THE TYPE OF SUBJECT
If a deep well cut line is white(pale) in colour, the heart line will
not be so strong as indications of a good physical heart as if the
colour were pink.
Look at BOTH the hands: If the line colours well in the left and
showswhite in the right; it indicates that a naturally strong heart
has been impaired and weakened.
Apply colour to the type of the subject.
Coldness belongs to the Lunarians primarily, Saturanians second
and Mercurians third. While Martians, Apollonians, Venusians
and Jupiterians are warm hearted. WHITE colour exaggerates
their cold qualities and selfishness, vacillation and fickleness
will be exceedingly pronounced. Confirm this on both the hands.
WHITE colour shows that the heart’s action is weaker than
normal and the affection colder.
It will make cold types colder and reduce the strength of the 5
warmer types. With thin and narrow, broad and shallow and
chained line,
Pink colour makes a deep line operate properly and all the
warmth, steadfastness and reliability of this good line will be
accentuated. Pink colour saves the subject from being entirely
inconstant.
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If found on warmer types, it strengthens them in natural
direction. In cold types, it warms them up.
RED COLOUR: Red colour is the intensity of rich warm blood and
makes intense all the fires of affection. It shows a heart so
strong that it may be dangerous. On the Martian it is excitable,
intense affection and great passion The Jupiterian, being
naturally over eaters they tend of apoplexy and heart fail. The
Lunarians warm up their cold heart and makes them less selfish.
The Saturnian yields some of his hate for mankind. The
Venusian and Apollonian become too intense.
YELLOW COLOUR: Tinges affection with morbidness and makes
even subjects with deep lines suspicious of those he loves. It is
inclined to double dealing. Yellow heart line means a poisoned,
bad heart, pulling down every type. On a Saturnian – it makes
him mean, to the extent of becoming a criminal. On a Merurian-
especially a bad type- from a swindler to a villain.
BLUE COLOUR: Indicates congestion and sluggish movement of
the heart, for an apollonian it is serious. Nails and the life line
should also be examined to see the defects.
It the heart line shows defects like unevenness, breaks, splits,
islands, then be sure that the indications on the Heart Line
refers to the physical heart. Defects on the mercury line added
confirmation to this. Not finding any of these health defects, it is
evident that the marks on the heart line is showing some
characteristics of affection and not diseases.
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32. CROSS BARS: Constant heart irritations either illness or
worries in the affection. It they are deep then health defects.
Bars cutting constantly heart disease like palpitation and
valvular difficulties. If not deep- then constant jars to affection.
33. ISLANDS: on Heart Line always indicate defects. Islands of
dot size temporary disturbances. Large islands with deep cuts:
Menaces to life. An island under Apollo is always a health
indicator.
34. DOT: indicates health defects
35. BREAKS : Serious health problems and are fatal.
36. SIGNS OF REPAIRS: Overlapping lines squares sister lines
joining the breaks. These repair signs help retain the current in
its course
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HEART LINE : DEFECTS & REPAIRS (1)
Feathering : upward and downward branches
Downward branches on the Heart line
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HEART LINE:DEFECTS & REPAIRS (2)
BROAD AND WIDE hEART LINE
A SHALLOW HEART LINE
DEEP HEART LINE WITH A GIRDLE OF VENUS

37) Defects on the heart line & related diseases: Lines breaking
and running to Jupiter: attracted to the qualities of Jupiter-
ambition, pride, over eating.
Line breaking under Saturn – gout, rheumatism of the heart
Line breaking under APOLLO health defect(heart disease)
Line breaking under Mercury-health defect(because the prime of
youth has passed and that region indicated the age above 60
years of life).
Many breaks do not run towards a mount, the line simply parts
and shows a broken span- they are either health defects or
breaks in affection.
If many breaks are seen in the line, it is constant recurrence of
weakness in the heart’s action or of broken love affair.
If the ends of these broken lines turn down instead of rising to
the mounts then the head strongly influences the subject at the
time the break occurs and cold reason fights against warm
sentiment. If the broken ends are short, the head does not rule
completely, but if the line merges into the headline; reason
obtains the mastery over sentiment.
If the break is wide at this time the subject never entirely gets
over it. If it is narrow he does though unhappy at the time.
If the end of the broken line drops and cuts the Head Line
sharply, the thing which caused the break, be it health or
affection, will seriously impair the head at the time the line
crosses the head line.
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If at the time this cut occurs on the headline a Star is seen on
the junction of the two lines, an explosion will occur in the Head
Line, caused either due to health or affection, and brain fever or
even death may ensue. The latter must be judged from the Life
Line and the condition of the Head Line after the cut occurs.
If an island be seen in the Head Line, following the Cut by the
Heart line, the head will be left in a delicate condition after
wards,. This delicacy lasting as long as the island is present.
After a break in the Heart Line, the Line is chained; it shows that
the heart never fully recovers from whatever the break.
If after a break the line has an island or islands it will be
delicate during the time occupied by these island.
A star under Saturn will add complications of rheumatism of the
heart. If the star is large and well formed, with the centre
exactly on the line it will indicate the excessive formation, the
explosion, meaning sudden heart failure, at the age when the
star appears. If after a star the line shows chains the subject
will have severe attack of heart disease, from which he will
never recover. If after a star there are islands the subject will
have a severe attack of heart disease with delicacy afterwards,
most pronounced and severe during the period covered by the
islands. If after a star the line becomes thin and narrow, it tells
that the illness shown by the star destroys the vigour of the
heart, which is always weak afterwards, and the affection
becomes cold and views selfish and narrow.
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38. COLOUR OF THE STARS
Big red stars- great intensity than white stars
Yellow - nervousness, morbidity fully quibble
If after a break a well marked star is seen filling the break, the
subject will die suddenly or have very serious attack a of heart
disease at the age the star comes on the line. This is more
certain if seen under Apollo.
If the line breaks and is cut by a cross bar the current can
hardly get by and sudden death, by heart failure will occur.
If a break has a cross bar on both the ends of the line, death
from heart disease will occur
If there is a sister line joining the ends of the cross bars this
would be one of the best repairs and the current would be led
back to its channel again.
The above defect is also repaired by a square, which will enable
the current find its way back into the Heart line. If the break in
the Heart Line has a dot well marked on the end of the broken
line it indicates serious attack of heart disease at the age
indicated by its position on the line. A small dot indicates,
serious illness; a very large, deep dot indicated probable fatality.
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HEART LINE WITH ISLANDS
DOT ON THE HEART LINE
AN ISLAND ON THE HEART LINE
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HEART LINE : DEFECTS & REPAIRS (4)
AN ISLAND UNDER THE MOUNT OF APOLLO
ISLANDS UNDER THE MOUNTS OF APOLLO AND MERCURY
A CHAINED HEART LINE

39. Gaafar’s interpretations and findings: Dents in the Heart line
denote love for children and little things. The Heart line
composed of many small line indicates great danger, mainly that
the heart is not functioning well.
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LINE OF HEART :DEFECTS & REPAIRS (5)
A BROKEN HEART LINE
AN OVERLAPPING HEART LINE

An island formed on the heart line immediately it passes the
Mount of Apollo denotes a heart shock-may be a hopeless love
affair- which will be remembered all throughout life. An island
formed on the Heart line within the boundaries of Apollo denotes
optical disease.
If there is a farouche (deep white spot) instead of an island, it is
an infallible sign of very poor vision.
The Heart line is poor and the lines of Mentality and Vitality are
connected at their commencement, the Mount of Venus is rayed
or contains many lines of Influence supported by a bad Girdle of
Venus, it denotes a heart full of flirtation and easily yields to
temptation. Bad signs on Jupiter or Apollo will confirm this.
An island on the Line of Heart and another on the line of Saturn
and a line of influence runs from the Mount of Venus to the line
of heart, it means an unhappy marriage that will end in divorce.
A parallel line running along a poor Heart line is called the sister
line of Heart. It strengthens the main line and reduces much of
the burden.
A Heart line ending on the Mount of Saturn and shooting a
branch that meets the Line of Mentality under the mount of
Saturn denotes blind obstinacy to one’s opinions, a love solitude
and pessimism.
Absence of Heart line from the hand betrays a cruel and
arrogant nature, denoting selfishness and greediness.
A faint heart line running parallel to the Head line is attracted
and controlled by this line of Mentality which has full control
over sentiments and emotions.
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VI LINE OF SATURN - DESTINY
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Line of Destiny commencing from the Moon and the same
line of Destiny becoming prominent
after crossing the line of Mentality
The Line of Saturn starting from the Mount of Luna
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om
m
encem
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Line
of destiny
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Key words: Karma, opportunities, impediments,
oppositions, vocations, markings on the pathway of life.
Line of destiny attached to the line of life

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Timings on the line of destiny
Double line of Fate/Destiny/Saturn

“THE LINE OF SATURN IS THE 4TH MAIN LINE WHICH RECEIVES THE
CURRENT, and is frequently called THE LINE OF FATE.”
The line of saturn rises at the base of the hand and runs
towards the fingers; and the current which passes into it does
so on its return from the brain where it has been sent from the
end of the life line.
The line of Saturn reads from bottom upwards.
The period of childhood is the extreme lower part of the line and
old age is recorded by it on the mount of Saturn.
From the line of Saturn health difficulties are not read, nor is
anything shown concerning the general make up or the
constitution of a subject. It indicted the course of the subject
from the standpoint of MATERIAL SUCCESS: SHOWS WHETHER HE MUST MAKE
HIS OWN WAY WHETHER HE WILL HAVE A HARD TIME Or WHETHER THINGS WILL
APPARENTLY COME EASY TO HIM. IT LOCATES THE MOST PRODUCTIVE PERIOD HENCE
IT IS NAMED THE LIEN OF’ FATE OR DESTINY’.
Vera Compton: “The Line of Destiny or Career is the central
vertical line on the palm, which may run its whole length, from
the rascettes or bracelets on the wrist, to the base of the
fingers, but which not infrequently starts from the Head line.”
She further states: ”In the majority of cases of psychopathic
criminality the Career the Line is absent on both the hands. This
is not to say every individual without a Career line is a potential
criminal or even possesses a poor intellectual capacity. For
instance, there are many men and women without this line, yet
with splendid intellects, in the monasteries and convents, who
have no interest whatever in the material world.”
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When a good line of Destiny begins at the Hypo thenar Eminence
the traditional reading is eventual success in life after numerous
failures cause by errors of judgement of the person himself.
When the line has one joint beginning on the Hypo thenar and
another on the Thenar Eminence, the traditional view is that
success will be due to a combination of feminine help and the
employment of the subject’s imaginative powers.”
Defects on the Line of Destiny:
- Spots coincide with untoward happenings
- A star is a signal of reverse. It can be seen in advance and the
subject is warned that there is something unpleasant.
- An island indicates a period of difficulty that lasts for a long a
time. If the lines goes on clearly after the island, then the
period of difficulty will be overcome without mishap.
MM Gaafar states: The Line of Fate performs the following
duties:
i) It indicates the route destined for every one of us to go
through in life according to his talents and environments.
ii) It shows the various factors that will affect the career for
better or worse.
iii) It shows physical, mental or financial events together
with their results.
iv) It shows the ultimate result of one’s efforts and doings
and the gross net value of life.
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A line of Saturn, after leaving the Line of Heart, turns and
ends on the Mount of Jupiter indicating extreme happiness
if the other parts of the hand are good. Combined with a
good line of Saturn, there may be health, brains,
determination and ambition and similar qualities and in that
case the presence of these qualities indicate that the subject
will get through the world comfortable and successfully. A
combinations of such forces as above, if wisely and
faithfully used. Produces so called luck, and most of the
persons who are pointed out as particularly fortunate, or
lucky, attribute their success primarily to brains, health,
energy, ambition, and kindred allies, and not to blind
chance, luck or fate.
THE LUCKY PERSON IS A WORKER and his MAGIC WAND is INDUSTRY with
a FORESIGHT TO SIEZE OPPORTUNITIES. He who has worked
through his productive period may rest when power fails.
On the line of Saturn we note periods when everything is
propitious for the subject-known as the HARVEST PERIOD
OF LIFE. At such times we find good health, the presence of
mental powers such as discernment, will, ambition, and
various good companions, which may turn to his account,
or which he may leave unused. During this period life is
easier and the subject is well and is in possession of his full
powers and works with less efforts. Many persons take
advantage of these periods of greatest possibilities and
“MAKE HAY WHILE THESUN SHINES”

For the other: who have passed such times in enjoyment and
laziness, luck is not a constant attendant when the powers
begin to wane; it takes more efforts ot accomplish the same
results and all kinds of efforts fail to produce anything
considerable.
The laws of CAUSE AND EFFECT are present in the line of
Saturn:
“HE WHO HAS WORKED THROUGH HIS PRODUCTIVE TIME
MAY REST WHEN POWER FAILS. THE LINE OF SATURN IS A
LIFE MAP BEFORE HIM IN ORDER THAT HE MAY BE GUIDED
TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF HIS BEST RESULTS.”
The line of Saturn when strong emphasize the Saturnian’s traits,
especially if the line be deep on the mount, and these traits are
WISDOM, SOBERNESS and the FACULTY OF SEEING LIFE
FORM ITS SERIOUS SIDE. These balancing qualities are present
in some degree with a good and strong line on the mount,
accounting for success in old age. The saturnian traits are
ENERGY AND FRUGALTY, as well as STUDIOUSNESS AND THE
ABILITY TO THINK and the qualities do much to make life
successful.
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The Saturnian has a penchant for EXPLORATION in the earth,
and has from this natural love been led to DISCOVER gold, silver,
coal, and other mine treasures. He had found gas and natural oil
wells and by following his natural inclinations, ”FATE” has been
said to be with him and the Saturnian for this reason has been
called the “ CHILD OF FATE”.
ABSENCE OF THE LINE OF SATURN: Old palmists interpreted it
as:Negative Existence”. It has been observed that the line of
fate is absent on the hands of many7 successful people, and in
other prosperous subjects it is present only in a rudimentary
form.
The above are “SELF-MADE” PEOPLE, WHO DO NOT FAIL TO
SIEZE EVERY OPPORTUNITY FOR PROGRESS and they feel that
everything depends upon their own efforts and no amount of
labor is allowed to stand between them and ultimate success.
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COMMENCEMENT OF THE LINE OF SATURN
Form the base of the hand from any point from the end
of the lifeline to the mount of the moon.
From the inside of the lifeline.
Sometimes as high as the upper mount of moon.
The course of the line of Saturn is always towards the
mount of Saturn:
a) Sometimes reaching the Mount of Saturn
b) Sometimes falling far short.
IT ALWAYS RUNS THROUGH THE CENTRE OF THE
PALM.
Line of Saturn rising from inside the life line and running
into the mount of Saturn: The subject will have material
success in life and near relatives will assist him greatly.
Line of Saturn rising from the centre of the palm and
running into the mount of Saturn - the subject achieves
success through his own efforts.

The line of Saturn rising from the Mount of Moon and running
into the Mount of Saturn:
The subject’s success in life will be materially assisted by one
of the opposite sex, either through financial assistance or by
giving good advice and guidance or by assisting the subject in
his career.
Line of fate beginning with modification of one of the above
three: The line of fate rising higher up (from the plain of Mars)
The subject has negative existence for the first part of the life
and at this point is the time when he is so young that he can
accomplish little by his own effort. The higher in the hand the
line starts, the later in life will be the period of easiest sailing.
With absence of Saturn line at the beginning, it may be found
that the lifeline will show great delicacy for the same period of
years that is covered by the absence of the line of Saturn.
As the line of Saturn begins at the time this delicacy ends on the
life line, he will at that time begin a period which he may make
productive. If the Life line be thin when it begins to recover, and
grows thicker as it progresses, and if the line of Saturn does the
same, the subject will continue to do better in a business way as
his strength increases.
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The line of Saturn rising late and a defective Head line at the
start: The subject will have his start in life impeded by brain
weakness and the line of Saturn will not grow until the headline
does.
The Head line is weak at the start, as soon as it recovers, the
heart line becomes weak, the life line being thin all of this time,
the career of the subject will be hindered first by Head trouble,
then by heart weakness and he only begins to do his best until
these have passed away. By looking over to the other lines and
mounts and trying to discover health defects, we will be in a
position to know why the line of Saturn is absent.
The line of Saturn as seen from both the hands line of Saturn
begins low on the left hand: The natural course of the line was
favourable.
The line of Saturn rises high in the right hand: If defect in the
right hand show that something has occurred to alter the
original plan. May be health, laziness or influence from family,
friends or outsiders.
The absence of the line of Saturn from where it originally began
often is explained by some accident to parents. As this early
period of the line covers the childhood of the subject, it will not
be through his own fault.
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If the line of Saturn rises high in the hand, and a line of Parental
influence on the Mount of Venus ends in a star early in the line ,
the death of a parent has prevented a good start in the life of
the subject. If the line be deep and clear cut, the subject will be
found to have exceptionally find qualities with the proper use of
which he should be able of achieve great success.
If the deepness of the line be early in life, the subject will have
his best period during childhood, but the subject is seldom old
(mature) enough to take advantage of opportunities.
A thin line of Saturn: The subject has much in his favour in the
way of natural advantages, and while he will have to exert
himself more to bring forth results than a subject with deep
lines, he will still have an easier time to succeed than one with a
defective line or no line at all.
Broad and shallow line: It is a condition little better than no line
at all. If the line of Saturn alone be of such character, while the
other lines are well-marked, the subject will have continual
struggle.
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A chained line of Saturn: It indicates a hard career. If the line be
chained during its entire length, the subject will have continuous
obstruction and the life will be a laboured one, full of
disappointments. If chained only part of the way, the difficulties
will last during this condition.
Double Fate Line: the person does more than one important
things; may be an important career and also an important hobby.
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LINE OF DESTINY TERMINATING UNDER THE FINGERS OF :
JUPITER
S
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Line of Fate ending on Jupiter: it gives interest in philosophy,
politics, law, etc.
Line of Fate ending between the fingers of Saturn and Sun: a
fairly orthodox type of career like banking, teaching, trade, a
business, etc.
Line of Fate ending below the third finger: creativity, artistic
work, musician, interior decorator or a florist.
Line of Fate ending under the little finger: a born communicator
and could be involved in a career utilizing this skill, an
entertainer, or a sales persons or an auctioneer.
Destiny line ending in a trident: fortunate sign and the subject
achieves great satisfaction out of life; combines duty with
pleasure.
Destiny line with a break and again starting on one side of the
original line: a sign of a change of career.
Squares on the Destiny line: a sign of protection that shields the
person from difficulties.
Destiny line touching the Life line: family matters take
precedence over the native’s desires and may have to give his
own dreams.
Colour: Colour is an indication of strength and condition of the
blood current. It does not affect the line of Saturn for this line in
no manner is an index of health or disease subject.
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A defective line at the start growing deep and well-cut: The
cause of trouble in the beginning like ill-health of the child,
influences of parents, death of parents, through financial
difficulties occurring at this time. Or estrangement of the
parents, etc. that have checked the prosperous career of the
child have been overcome and the subject has risen superior to
the obstacles.
If a short influence line on the mount of Venus end in a star, and
the line of Saturn be chained at the beginning, the death of a
parent has clouded the career of the subject.
If a short influence line end in star and a worry line run from it
and cut a rising branch on the life line ending in an island on the
line of head, the death of apparent has brought on a check to
the upward course of the subject’s life which has affect ed the
mental strength, and thus checked and retarded his career.
An island on the line of Saturn: Indicates a period of financial
difficulties, lasting the length of the island in some cases it
could be caused by infidelity that caused financial troubles.
An island at the beginning of the line of Saturn: Financial
difficulties of the parents causes problems. In many cases
worry lines from the mount of Venus run to the island in the line
of Saturn.
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Life line effective at the beginning: Either board and shallow,
chained, island, split or broken and if a island also is seen at the
beginning of the of the line of Saturn, poor health will be the
impediment which iscausing the check to the career of the
subject.
Head line defective early in the course, with an island at the
beginning of the line of Saturn, poor mentality will be the
impediment which is causing the check to the career of the
subject.
If a short line on the mount of Venus ends in a star with an
island in the line of Saturn at its beginning, the death of a parent
will cause the financial difficulties during early life. This
indication is intensified if worry lines run to the island from this
star.
If worry lines run form influence lines on the mount of venues to
an island at the beginning of the line of Saturn, Constant
annoyance in the early life of the subject bring about the check
to the career of the subject.
Cross bars cutting the line of Saturn: Obstructions are indicate
to the career of the subject.
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Cross bars cutting the line of Saturn: Obstructions are indicated
to the career of the subject. Each one of the cross bar is a
separate obstruction and by nothing the depth of each you can
judge its seriousness.
Faint lines that do not cut though the line of Saturn but pass
over it indicate annoying interference and impediment’s.
If they cut the line of Saturn into two, they are serious check
which threaten to destroy the success of the subject.
Breaks in the line of Saturn: Wham breaks occur, some force is
sufficiently strong to check the carrier entirely. If line takes a
new direction, or does not star at all, they indicate an entire
change in the course of a subject’s life work.
If the line of Saturn in continually broken it indicates a continual
number of reverses and the subject will have a laborious and
troubled life. Each break indicates a new misfortune.
If the line broken in many places but is repaired, the subject
after numerous disappointments will fight his way eventually to
success; requiring great will power to carry him on.
UNEVEN LINE OF SATURN: The Line of Saturn is alternately
deep and thin in character indicates intermittent period of
prosperity. The subject should be continuously watchful in order
that during the periods indicated by the thinness of the line, all
of which was gained while the line was deep may not be lost.
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THE LINE OF SATURN - Wavy line: The subject follows a
constantly changing course. In addition to being wavy, it is
uneven and defective in other ways, the subject will have
increased difficulty in his journey through life.
Line of Saturn stopping at the line of head: A deep line of Saturn
at the base, runs to the line of Head and dots there, the career
of the subject will be favourable up to the age of 30 (as per
Chiero it will be 35 years) when errors of judgement will
interfere and from that time he will have a harder time to get
along; he must rely entirely upon efforts, not chance, and do the
best he can to force his way (in other words BE A SELF-MADE
MAN).
FINE LINES RISING FROM THE LINE OF SATURN
Rising lines will indicate upward tendency and will add strength
to the line on which they are seen. During the period when these
branches are seen, that part of the line will be filled with hope
and ambition and will be more successful than any other period.
The physical power of the native will be found good.
Downward branches; when such branches are seen on the line
of Saturn, life will be harder, more filled with discouragements
and progress becomes difficult there will also be delicacy of
health and defects could also be seen on the Life Line.
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Downward branches on the Line of Saturn Rheumatic conditions
seen on Mount of Saturn and he Middle Mount of Moon :The
difficulty will be rheumatism, or may be gout.
Upward branches from the Line of Saturn Worry lines the Mount
of Venus cuts the Life Line and later cut these upward branches:
The course of the subject which is upward will constantly be
interfered with; while these interference will not be able to
destroy the effect to his favourable period, they will materially
hamper and annoy him.
Worry lines from the Mount of Venus, lines from the Mount of
Moon and chance lines from all parts of the palm cross and join
themselves to the line of Saturn: This is particularly the case
with nervous persons, who have much rayed palm. Each one of
these lines are events, persons, illness, etc., and will in some
way affect the career of the person. Some are positive
detriments while others strengthen and aid the advancement of
the subject.
ALL LINES THAT CUT THE LINE OF SATRUN, WEAKEN IT AND IMPEDE THE
PROGRESS OF THE SUBJECT AT THE AGE INDICATED BY THE CUT.
If a chance line from a star on the Mount of Jupiter cuts the line
of Saturn, the subject will suffer a sever check from too much
ambition. His endeavour to know distinguished people will lead
him to do foolish things which injures his prospects.
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A chance line from a star on the Mount of Jupiter runs to an
island in the line of Saturn: his ambition to move in the front
rank will cause him to be extravagant and financial difficulties
will result.
If with a bad hand of a Mercurian, grilled mount of Mercury, a
chance line from the Mount of Mercury cuts the line of Saturn,
the dishonesty of the subject will bring him grief.
A chance line running from an Influence line on the Mount of
Venus to the Mount of Jupiter, and at the same time the Line of
Saturn be cut by a line on the Influence line, then the ambition
of the spouse has led to the extravagance which he could not
afford. Further if he line of Saturn be defective for the rest of the
course, the subject will not recover from the reverses.
If Worry lines from a defective Life line cut the line of Saturn
then ill health will be a bar to the prospects of the subject and if
the line of Saturn is defective after that the subject will not be in
a position to recover form it.
Chance lines running towards the line of Saturn but not touching
it are abortive attempts to influence the career but are not of
immediate danger so long as they do not cut the line of Saturn.
If the line of Saturn is thin of defective and deep and strong
influence lines come and merge with it, they will add to the
prosperity of the subject and assist to over come difficulties.
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A chance line merging into a chained or defective line of Saturn,
after which it becomes deep, the influence which has come into
the life of subject has improved the subject’s condition. If these
chance lines come from the Mount of Moon then the influence is
from outside the family circle.
If they be from the Mount of Venus, then the influence will be
from the close relatives. If the line of Saturn becomes thin
afterwards, the influence has not been beneficial. If the line of
Saturn becomes deep, the influence has benefited the subject.
Sister line to the Line of Saturn : Chance lines which do not
touch the line of Saturn but run alongside of it, are lines
exerting a strong influence on the subject’s career, for by
helping and supporting the act as sister lines.
Good judgement as relief and assistance : If the line of Saturn
be broken, and a chance line from the Head line run alongside of
it, the subject’s good judgement will come as a relief or
assistance and will carry him over his difficulties.
Good resistance with determination to the rescue: If the line of
Saturn be defective or broken, and a chance line from a smooth
and good Upper Mount of Mars runs alongside by it, the
resistance of the Mount of Upper Mars will not permit
discouragements to overthrow the subject, and this
determination will save him from trouble. DEFECTS AT THE
START teach the subject how to face adversity later on and
avoid dangers that beset him; besides this with the financial
aid of the parents the subject overcomes many difficulties.
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DEFECTS BETWEEN THE HEAD AND THE HEART LINES come at
a very critical time, i.e. at the peak period of life – the formative
financial period of life. At this time the financial assistance are
no longer present to be depended upon and the subject begins
to be guided by his own ideas; and those who do not take
guidance on the experience of others, then there should be
disappointments and will have to “pay for his experience”.
The entire period between the Head and the Heart Lines filled
with an island: Continuous financial difficulties faced during
these years. If during this period the line of Saturn is wavy then
the career will be varying. If at this period when a break should
be repaired by a square then the subject has serious reserves,
but will be able to get through.
Repeated crosses bring in reverses. The subject will with stand
if the Line of Saturn continues after this period.
If crosses bars cut the line of Saturn, the subject meets with
obstacles in his career.
If the line of Saturn cuts through the bars, the subject will
overcome the difficulties; if the bars cut the line of Saturn, he
will face great difficulties in doing so.
Errors of judgement: Chance lines from the Head Line cutting
the line of Saturn indicate difficulties arising from errors of
judgement.
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Disaster of sentiments in business : Chance lines coming form
the heart line and cutting the line of Saturn, the subject permits
his affections to get better of him.
If chance lien coming from a defective life line cut the line of
Saturn between 30 to 45 years, ill-health has obstructed the
career during the financially formative period.
If an Influence line on the Mount of Venus ends in a star, and a
Worry line from it cuts the line of Saturn between the lines of
Head and the Heart line: the death of a relative will obstruct the
career at his period.
If this Worry line cuts a rising line from the life line, then the
death of the relative will bring a check to the upward career of
the subject.
The Line of Saturn ending on the Mount of Jupiter SUCCESS OF
THE SUBJECT WILL BE THE RESULT OF GREAT AMBITION
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SATURN LINE IS DEEP AND RISES FROM INSIDE THE LINE OF
LIFE ENDING ON THE MOUNT OF JUPITER. The influence of
relatives and great ambition unite to make the career of the
subject a great success.
The line of Saturn rising form inside the Life Line runs deep and
then becomes defective: Assistance from relatives and help for a
while, but do not bring ultimate success.
THEN LOOK FOR THE CAUSE: May be due to ill-health, loss of
mental power, unhappy environment, death of relative, or some
other issue. If the line of Saturn be seen rising from inside the
Life line, and a worry line cutting a rising line from the Life line,
crosses the hand and cuts a forked line of Affection : An
unhappy marriage has injured the prospects of the subject.
Line of Saturn rising from the Mount of Moon and runs deep and
strong to the Mount of Jupiter: Influence of the opposite sex
together with great ambition of the subject has caused
prosperity and success.
Line of Saturn deflected to the Upper Mount of Mars: The
subject achieves success from his leadership and power of
resistance because he has the ability to overcome
discouragement and disappointment.
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The Line of Saturn runs its usual course, but a branch from it
runs to the Mount of Jupiter: The subject’s success will be
largely due to his ambition and has the ability to command men
and obtain support (leadership quality).
A branch from the line of Saturn going to the Mount of Apollo:
Wins success in art, business or as an actor, according to which
phalanx of the Apollo finger rules.
A branch from the line of Saturn rising to the Mount of Mercury
:Assistance to shrewdness, business ability, good power of
expression and a scientific turn of mind to assist him in
success.
A branch rising and joining but not cutting he Head Line:
Assistance of a good head in shaping of his career.
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Line of Saturn not reaching the Mount of Saturn but ending
below it: Periods of productivity absent in old age due to
delicacy of health, etc. hereby making the career negative. But
no forces are working against the subject.
IF THE LINE IS GOOD IN ITS EARLIER COURSE, IT SHOWS THAT HE IS
ENJOYING IN OLD AGE THE RESULTS OF HIS EARLY LABOUR.
A deep line on the Mount of Saturn: Well to do old age.
Deep for a part of the way but terminates in a wavy line : Career
during the latter years uncertain and worries in old age and
financial checks to career form disappointments in children, etc.
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Breaks in the line of Saturn, bars cutting it, crosses, dots
following a hitherto deep line: Trials and tribulations in old age.
Lines of Saturn breaking on the Mount the lines of Life, Head
and Heart defective at the same age :Ill-health in old age
renders the last days as one of troubles.
Line of Saturn ending in an island and downward branches are
seen on the life line with long tassels: Financial difficulties due
to ill-health clouds the subject during the last days of life.
Line of Saturn crossed by bars cutting it on the Mount of Saturn:
Losses and trials in old age.
The line of Saturn has crosses on the Mount: Trials and
misfortunes harass the subject in the latter part of life.
Defective Line of Saturn during its entire course terminating in
any of the above signs: The subject will not have a prosperous
career behind him during which he might have provided for old
age.
From the line of Saturn, one branch goes to the mount of Jupiter
and another branch goes to the mount of Apollo - THE SUBJECT
HAS AN ASSURED FUTURE OF WEALTH AND FAME FOR THE AMBITION OF
JUPITER THE WISDOM OF SATURN, WITH THE BRILLIANCY, ART &
BUSINESS OF APOLLO ARE ALL UNITED TO ASSIST HIM TO A RICH
HARVEST.
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VII THE LINE OF THE SUN/APOLLO
BRILLIANCY/CAPABILITY/SUCCESS
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The hand print of Madame Sarah Benhardt
THE SUN LINE IS A VERTICAL LINE RISING, EITHER FROM:
- the Upper Part of the Mount of the Moon – if long
- Higher in the end – if short
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- Sometimes ending high in the hand (on the Mount of Apollo)
- Sometimes not reaching it.
It has been ascribed the gifts of: GREAT ARTISTIC TALENTS*
WEALTH * FAME BUT this is one of the most misinterpreted line,
leading to unreliable and misleading readings. In reality the
Apollonian has many sides of his characteristics:
a) GOOD b) BAD c) INDIFFERENT
further, he moves in one of the 3 worlds
a) THE MENTAL b) THE MATERIAL c)THE BASER WORLD
Hence a better name given to this line is THE LINE OF
CAPABILITY or POSSIBILITY of accomplishing a great deal the
field in which the Capability will best operate.
The presence of the fine line of Apollo indicates that the subject
has been endowed with EXCEPTIONAL TALENTS for getting on
in the world, and if other parts of the hand be good, he most
surely will do so.
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A career started in astro-palmistry with name and fame in later
years. He was well-versed in English literature and wrote many
books on astrology, palmistry and numerology.
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Sun line starting from the Head line
THE
RIGHT
HAND
OF
CHEIRO

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According to Benham: The line of Apollo is a vertical line rising, if
long, from the upper part of the mount of Moon. If short, higher in
the hand, and running towards the Mount of Apollo, sometimes
ending high on that mount, and sometimes not reaching it.(fig 1).
The line of Apollo reaching the mount from the wrist: indicates
possession of great talent which develops during the life of the
subject.(fig.2) The line beginning low but running only for a short
distance: the talents will not be productive of great results.(fig.3)
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Line rising higher between the Head and the Heart lines:
brilliancy of the subject operates during the formative
period of life and helps him to pass the critical period
with greater ease.(fig.4)
Line running to the mount: acquires reputation with
Apollonian characteristics in the world he moves.(fig.5)
The line of Saturn and Apollo are interdependent and
operate upon each other as sister lines, and one repairs
the damage to the other.(fig.6)

According to Gaffar the line of Apollo normally starts from six
different places and ends on the Mount of Apollo:
No. Line of Apollo starts from Indications
1 The line of Fate Success is gained through private efforts
and merits
2 The Mount of Luna Success or fortune comes through the
influence of exterior factors
3 The Plain of Mars This is seen on self-made persons who
possess a determined nature with self
confidence and right resolution of achieve
4 The line of Mentality Success has been impeded or delayed
owing to difficult private circumstances
5 The line of Heart Revealing good taste and adequate
talents which will be of great benefit at a
later date
6 The line of Vitality This is very rare but denotes great
interest in fine arts and occult study.
A misunderstanding about the line of Apollo:
Benham: “Whenever a good line of Apollo was seen, it has been
customary to gush about the wonderful talent the subject
possessed for art, music, the stage and various other artistic
callings, of which perhaps no idea had previously entered his
mind. .. such interpretations have been sanctioned by the best
authors.”
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The correct interpretation according him: “The line of Apollo,
running as it does to the mount of that name, emphasizes the
Apollonian traits and qualifications. The Apollonian has many
sides to his character. He also moves in one of the worlds….The
line of Apollo, like all other lines, can only be successfully used
when it is made to fit the subject….No better name has ever
been given this line than the Line of Capability. It indicates
capability or possibility of accomplishing a great deal, the field
in which the capability will best operate to be shown by
chirognomy, indicating the forces behind, which will direct the
ability into some calling which produces results.
A fine line of Apollo is ruined by: FLABBY HAND*WEAK THUMB*
POOR HEAD LINE* POOR MOUNTS – MARS, JUPITER, MERCURY, VENUS
other deficiencies are:
- line beginning low and running for a short distance
- not productive of great results.
Gaafar: “The correct reading of the line is that it shows
sufficient talent and intelligence which may lead to success if
properly used. The absence of this line often denotes narrow-
mindedness and awkward taste…..It has been observed in many
cases that although the line of Apollo is clearly apparent in the
hands of very brilliant men, yet their share of success or fame is
not so much as correspond the extent of their talents. Further
examination of other important parts of the hand such as the
line of Mentality or Vitality or thumb will disclose the secret…
the line of Apollo gives an accurate idea about the quality and
quantity of brilliance and talents…it shows whether they are
genuine or false… for instance, the presence of the line of the
Sun in a bad hand with crooked fingers is an infallible sign of
vulgarity and pretension.”
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He further states: “While reading the line of Apollo, the student
should all the time pay great attention to the line of Saturn;
because success and fame depend on the mutual action of both
lines. It is not sufficient if one of them is quite strong and the
other one not strong enough as both the lines exist. The
powerful line of both will help the less powerful…The power and
influence of the line of Apollo depend on its length and
strength….it is important to note the auxiliary lines or the
lines of Influence ascending or descending from the main lines
and mounts to the line of Apollo and vice-versa. The line of
Apollo must be of the same depth and strength as the other
main lines.”
Line rising higher and covering the space between the Head &
Heart Lines: SPECIAL BRILLIANCY OF THE SUBJECT OPERATED
URING THE FORMATIVE PERIOD OF LIFE AND ASSISTS IN PASSING THIS
CRITICAL PERIOD WITH EASE.
Line running to the Mount of the Sun: ENDOWED WITH APOLLONIAN
CHARACTERISTICS AND ACQUIRES REPUTATION IN WHICHEVER WORLD
HE MOVES.
Interdependence of the Lines of Saturn and the Sun: IF ONE IS
STRONG WHILE THE OTHER IS WEAK, THEY OPERATE UPON EACH OTHER
AS SISTER LINE, ONE REPAIRING THE DAMAGE TO THE OTHER.
Line of Apollo present and disappears and begins again: During
the period when the line of Apollo is absent, the talents of the
person are simply lying latent.
Then look for defects on the other lines & mounts that creates
such a situation:
a) If Life line is defective - ill-health
b) If Head Line is defective - weak mental powers
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Sun line starting from the Sun line
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Line of Apollo disappearing in between: the talents of the
subject lie latent during the period covered by the break
(fig.7)
During this period of break if Life line is defective, delicate
health is the cause (fig.8).
If at this age, the Head line be defective, the mental power
of the subject is weakened (fig.9).
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Gafaar says that very rarely the line of Apollo begins from
the line of Vitality. Benham says that it is a chance line
showing success of the subject arising from the same set
of qualities which makes the Apollo line indicate fortunate
conditions(fig.10).
Gaafar says that the line of Apollo could also start from the
line of Saturn whereas Benham considers it to be a branch
from the line of Saturn, which adds greatly to the success
of the career(fig.11).
Line of Apollo rises from the top of the Mount of Moon
near the percussion, indicating imagination and the power
of language.(fig.12)
In such a case:
a. if the mental world be strongest, the subject could
achieve success as an author.
b. If the tips be conic and finger smooth, he loves poetry
and art.
c. If the fingers are knotty, he is analytical
d. If fingers are square, he loves history, epic poems,
historical novels
e. If the mount of Mars be large, he writes battles and of
heroes.
f. If Venus be large, he will produce sympathy through his
work
g. If Saturn be high, he will write on Chemistry, physics,
scientific subjects.

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Line of Apollo rising from a good Upper Mars: the
subjects achieves success and reputation through
the display of calmness, resignation, resistance
which gives him tremendous courage(fig.13).
The best line of Apollo (fig 14) is one which is deep
and well-cut, giving the highest degree of the
beneficial qualities of the line, indicating success and
reputation, backed by creative power in the world he
operates.
a) if the first phalange is prominent: he achieves fame
in the
artistic world
b) if the second phalanx is prominent, makes money
from his talents
c) if the third phalanx is prominent, displays tastes on
all
occasions and tends to be a money maker.
A thin line of Apollo: less creative power, the subject
is guided by the effects produced by other artists and
he achieves less celebrity(fig.15).

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Broad and shall line of Apollo (fig.16) likes pretty thing, fond of
artists, will avoid producing real art. If the hand is coarse, the
taste will be for showy things. If the hand is refine, the subject
will dress in taste, the home is tastefully furnished, from which
class we get the army of art copyists.
A chained line of Apollo(fig. 17) shows utter lack of artistic
talents and most of their efforts are expended in talk.
An alternating deep and thin line of Apollo (fig.18) indicates that
the subject has a series of successes and failures; they makes
efforts to bring in money and reputation and suddenly relapse
into a state of inaction.
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Wavy line of Apollo(fig 19) indicates a vacillating career, and will
be erratic, unstable and unreliable though versatile. They waste
their talents and never proceed in a single direction.
If the wavy line ends on Apollo with a Star(fig.20), the life ends
brilliantly, giving wide reputation and success.
Islands on the line of Apollo prove serious obstructions and the
subject standing in danger of positive loss of wealth, money and
reputation (fig21).
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Bars cutting the line of Apollo (fig. 22) show constants
impediments to the success of the subject. If the line of Apollo
is stronger and cuts these bars, the impediments will be
overcome.
Dots on the line of Apollo (fig.23) are a menace to the reputation
of the subject. If they are small then they are whispering
enemies but large and deep dots indicate loss of good name.
Breaks in the line of Apollo (fig.24) indicate setbacks to the
ambition and upward course of the subject and the beneficial
influences are rendered inoperative.
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THE TERMINATION OF THE APOLLO LINE
A deep line at the start grows thin until it gradually fades away:
the best period of life will be during the time when the line is
deep, and the wealth producing capacity will diminish as life
progress; the final success of the subject being ordinary (fig.
25).
Line of Apollo ending in a dot:The subject after a life of
prosperity loses his reputation at the end.(fig. 26)
Line of Apollo ending in a star(fig.27) Indication of a brilliant
success.
A star on the Mount of Apollo is and electric light ending on a
good lien and intensifies the entire combination:
- If the mental world predominates – he will win great fame and
renown as a poet, writer, painter, sculptor, actor, or I any other
artistic callings; brilliant actresses, vocalists and
instrumentalists have this marking.
- If the subject belongs to the practical world – he will make
money very fast and easily; his ventures will be profitable and
he will be known for his success.
- If the third phalanx predominates – he may not have a high
grade of refinement, but will make a great deal of money.
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Line or Apollo having a double star(fig.28): The subject will be
dazzling in his brilliancy and the greatest fame will come to him.
Eg: Sarah Bernhardt. The first star indicates the age when the
subject will first achieve fame and star tat the end will indicate
that his prosperity and renown will continue to the end of his
life.
APLOLLO LINE BEGINNING WITH A STAR AND ENDING WITH
A STAR:The subject will be brilliant and successful from the
time of birth and throughout his entire life (fig.29).
Line of Apollo ending in a deep bar:Life will meet some
obstruction near the close that will be insurmountable – a
decided check to the career. Then examine the line of Saturn
and other indications that may locate the cause. (fig, 30)
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Line of Apollo ending in a deep bar: Life will meet some
obstruction near the close that will be insurmountable – a
decided check to the career. Then examine the line of Saturn
and other indications that may locate the cause.
if the line of life is defective at near 50 years, and continues
so, ending in a tassle, island, star, cross or OTHER
DEFECTS, the subject will have ill-health and delicacy at that
age, from which he never covers, thereby his prospects in
life. If an island and a star (or either) be seen in the Head line
at the age of 50, the subject will fail in mental powers, which
will check his career and put a stop to his success.
A split line rising form the Head Line runs to a bar on the
Mount: An error of calculation will cause a check to the
subject’s career from which he does not recover. Eg:
investments made in early life could turn out badly.

A cross at the end of Apollo: Is a worse obstruction than a bar an absolute
blemish to the reputation of the subject will make many mistakes in the
course of his life, which consequently terminates unfavourbaly.
A square at the end of the line of Apollo:Protection from evils of all sorts,
exerting its influence during the whole life.
A square surrounding any of the unfavourable terminations of line, to a
large degree mitigates them.
Island on the line of Apollo Fork on the line of Apollo A trident on the line of Apollo
An island at the end of the line of the Sun: is the most unfavourable sign,
clouding the later days of the subject by bringing loss of reputation and
money.
A fork at the end of Apollo:- indicates that the subject ahs talent in more
than one direction, and that his diversity of talent will cause him to do less
with what he has than if efforts were concentrated.
A well-marked trident at the end of Apollo: Is nearly as good as a
marking as a star, indicating Celebrity & wealth from mental efforts.
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Two parallel
lines with the
line of Apollo
Several vertical
lines on the
Mount of Apollo
The line of
Apollo ending
In a tassel
Two parallel lines (sister lines ) supporting the line of
Apollo: Gives added strength leading the subject to
greatest success. These lines are also known as the
lines of Reputation.
Line of Apollo terminating on the Mount of Apollo and
having many or several vertical lines of the Mount: The
subject has some talent in many directions and because
of this diversity accomplishes very little.
Apollo line ending in a tassel: Scatters the subject’s
efforts in many directions that he accomplishes very
little

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Line of Apollo
branching to
Saturn & Mercury
Fine branches
descending from
the line of Apollo
A rising branch
from the line of
Apollo to Juipiter
One branch goes to the Mount of Saturn and one to the Mount
of Mercury:
The subject will have combined wisdom (Saturn) + brilliancy
(the sun) +shrewdness (mercury) and with this combination he
will reap wealth and renown
Branches of fine line rising from the Line of Apollo: increases
the good effect of the line when seen on a good line, makes
success more certain his life seems buoyant enough to rise
over obstacles, he floats over the top of difficulties instead of
being dragged under by it.
Branches of fine lines falling form the line of Apollo: the
subject will need greater and more constant effort to achieve
success he has an uphill task
many a times the loads get very heavy does not overcome
obstacles very easily.
A rising branch from the line of Apollo going to the Mount of
Jupiter: Coupled with great talent, the subject has strong
AMBITION and POWER OF LEADERSHIP. If not wealth, he is
assured of FAME at least.
If, in addition, a star is seen on the Mount of Jupiter: AMBITION
WILL BE CROWNED WITH SUCCESS. If, in addition to the
above, a star is also seen on Apollo: He is certain to achieve
great renown. See other Chironogmic indications.

FOR THE ARTISTIC WORLD
A soft hand, large Mount of Venus, Conic tips will make him a
musician; giving a love for melody – with gay and tuneful
compositions which appeal to the heart and move the feet.
If a large Mount of Moon be added he will also love Classical
Music.
If the fingers are square he will have Rhythm and Metre and will
compose well.
If the finger tips are spatulate: He will have the power of
execution and be a brilliant performer.
If fingers be square and tips spatulate: he is a good composer
and performer as well.
FOR THE PRACTICAL WORLD :If the Practical World rules, he will be a
great money maker, will lead the BUSINESS COMMUNITY wherever
he lives and attain celebrity in this direction.
WITH THE LOWER WORLD PREDOMINATING :He will be a money
maker; but loud and coarse; dress & living will be with vulgar
display.
A branch of Apollo rising to Mount of Saturn is an indication of
WISDOM, SOBERNESS, FRUGALITY, A SCIENTIFIC TURN OF MIND AND THE
BALANCING QUALITIES OF SATRUN WILL INCREASE THE SUCCESS O THE
SUBJECT.
If the Mental World Predominates he will excel in Occult
Science, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics.
If his fingers be smooth he will be guided by inspirations in
these maters.
If his fingers be knotty:he will be Reasoner and Calculator
Square fingers: Great exactness.
Spatulate fingers: ORIGINALLY The Apollonian-Saturnian is not
led by traditions but thinks for himself.
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If a star is seen on the branch of Saturn:the qualities of the
Mount brings him great success.
In addition, if a star is seen on the Mount of the Sun: the
Success of the subject is more certain.
If the Practical World rules the subject gains wealth and fame
from his efforts.
If the Lower World rules: he will be economic, frugal and even
stingy.
If the Thumb be stiff: this is more certain.
If with the above markings, the hand be bad: the subject is most
successful in his meanness.
If cross bars, dots or other defects terminate the lines: the
subject will be unsuccessful and will lose reputation.
If the lines have sister lines: he WILL HAVE GREATEST SUCCESS.
If the lines should not reach the Mounts and on the Mount are
seen many vertical lines: The subject will fail of ultimate
success by reason of too great diversity of effort.
A branch of Apollo rising to Mount of Mercury
THE MERCURIAN QUALITIES OF SHREWDNESS, BUSINESS ABILITY, SCIENTIFIC
BENT OF MIND, GREAT POWER OF EXPRESSION, will combine with the
Apollonian Brilliance to achieve distinguished in some direction.
If the Mental World Rules: the Apollonian-Mercurian will have
fluency of expression and makes a successful Author, writer or
speaker on any subject he may study.
If the finger-tips be square: he will choose common-sense,
practical subjects.
If conic or pointed: artistic or idealistic matters will be chosen.
If the fingers be spatulate: he will be original in his ideas and
methods of expression, and if the fingers be smooth, he depends
upon inspiration.
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If the fingers be knotty: he will have everything cut and dried,
prepared, and a reason for everything on the end of this tongue.
Long fingers: Goes into details
Short fingers: reaches his climaxes & conclusions shortly.
Elastic hand: Loves to work
Soft hand: thinks more than executing
If the second phalange of Mercury be long, especially, if vertical
lines be seen on the Mount of Mercury: Makes a good doctor
or GOOD LAWYER and brings to bear in his pleading of his cases
forensic ability from both the Apollonian and Mercurian types.
He will be studious, ingenious and love Scientific Investigations.
If the third phalanx of Mercury finger is longest: He will he
devoted to business, calculating, shrewd, keen and hard to beat.
He knows men thoroughly, reads characters easily. He
understand a good business proposition when it is presented.
If the finger tips are spatulate-makes him original
If the finger tips are square – gives great regularity and system.
Elastic consistency- gives him power to do and accomplish. a
large thumb – the determination to use his powers.
Such combination is an indication of great success wealth.
If stars are seen on the Mount of Apollo and Mercury: SUCCESS IS
INTENSIFIED.
If crosses, dots, bars or other defects- the subject makes costly
mistakes.
A branch of Apollo rising to the Mount of Mars (negative):
The sterling qualities of self-reliance, defence, persistence,
calmness will enable the native to force his way through the
world.
If of a mental type: He sues his physical qualities to strengthen
his mental ability.
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If a material subject: Uses his talents in the business world or
he will be a soldier and gains renown.
If crosses, dots, bars or other defects are seen on the mounts of
the Sun and Mars: The subject will have a lot of trials hard to
overcome.
If sister lines run beside on the Mount of Mars: The subject will
have added renown.
A Branch from Apollo Line coming to the Mount of Moon: Has
power of IMAGINATION, ability to paint word pictures and a
good POWER OF EXPRESSION. As an author he will be
successful.
If a musical hand – loves classical music
If fingers be smooth and tips conic – he will be an inspired
writer, deals with romance and poetry of romantic character.
If fingers are knotty – will write prose and if at all poetic, writes
epic.
If a star be seen on the end of the Sun line – the subject will
achieve renown from these spheres of action.
If crosses, bars, dots or other defects end the line – he will make
errors which will interfere with his reputation.
If a line runs from the Line of Apollo to a strong Mount of Venus:
The subject will be passionately fond off MUSIC off melodious
character; which will be accentuated if the fingers be smooth
and tips conic and pointed.
i) if an instrumentalist - excels in expression and feelings.
ii) if fingers be square - excels in rhythm and metre.
iii) if fingers be spatualte excels in technique
If with such a hand the consistency be soft and flabby: the
subject will love to hear music but does not have the energy to
acquire proficiency in it.
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If a star is seen of the Mount of Apollo – achieves great
distinction as a musician.
A branch from the line of Apollo merging in the Head Line:
Indicates that the subject will receive support from his mental
powers.
If the Head line is strong and vigorous – a powerful brain gives
him judgement and self-control, contributing to his success.
The formation of a triangle at the point where the branch
reaches the head Line is an indication of unusual mental power.
If a line from the line of Heart merges into the line of Apollo:
The subject will be much assisted by goodness of the heart,
warmth of the heart, sympathy and affectionate disposition to
make friends who will materially assist in promoting the
interests of he subjects.
If a line from the line of Heart merges into the line of Apollo or a
line branching from the heart line cuts the line of Apollo:
The affection will stand in the way of the subject’s success
influence lines from the Mount of Venus which run along the
side of the Line of the Sun: The assistance of relatives comes to
support the subject and thus enables him to succeed. These
have often been read as legacies form relatives but they do not
necessarily indicate this particular form of help.
They are SYMPATHY, COUNSEL & SUPPORT as well as
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
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VIII THE LINE OFMERCURY/HEALTHY/LIVER/HEPATICA
Other names for the Line Line of Mercury are:
(1) The Line of Health
(2) The Line of Hepatica
(3) The Line of Liver
Normal position of the Line:
It starts at the base of the hand near the Line of Fate and runs
upward till it ends on the mount of Mercury.
General functions of the Line:
(1) It represents the health and disease of the individual.
(2) It is an indicator specially of the state of the digestive
apparatus, the operation of the liver and various maladies which
may arise from the impairment of important function of these
organs.
Nature of the Line of Mercury Characteristic features of the
subject:
Absence of the Line Not bad health.
The line of Mercury should generally start on the Mount of the
Moon and run upward on the percussion to the Mount of
Mercury, from which it takes its name.
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It is a valuable indicator of the state of the :digestive apparatus,
the operation of the liver and shows the person of various
maladies and conditions most important functions. Bad
conditions seen in other parts of the hand can often be referred
to a poor Mercury line for explanation in connection with the
lines of Life, Saturn and Sun, it is an important adjunct, and in
all combinations any indication seen on the Mercury
line should be given great weight. Thus we see the Line of
Mercury has influence upon many parts of our lives (due to its
connection with the digestive apparatus and the proper
secretion and discharge of the bile) and that is and ever-present
factor in our success or failure.
What the physicians have to say about the line of Mercury?
With a good digestion and normal flow of bile, disease would be
unknown to the human race. In a large percentage of illness,
without doubt the correction of derangement of the digestive
apparatus and a control of the bile supply cures the patients.
Besides this, the billous types are the only ones which are really
criminal; other types doing bad things under a stress of some
excising cause.
Why is the Mercury Line exceedingly useful as a guide to
business success?
A clear brain enables me to cope with the affairs of the world.
Good digestion and an active liver keeps the brain from clogging.
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The Mercury line indicates both the condition of the digestive
organsand the state of the liver and this accounts the strength
of the Mercurain type and this is manifestly of unusual
assistance when the assuming the outcome of business career.
The Mercury line in its relation to health must always be used in
connection with the type of the subject.
Eg: The Jupiterian is predisposed overeating is considered as an
increased danger; and as certain disorders of the stomach
cause vertigo, the subject is likely to be stricken with apoplexy.
The stomach and liver influence the condition of the physical
brain indigestion also causes disturbances of the heart. All
these are indicated in the line of the liver. Poor health wrecks a
brilliant career and the Mercury Line explains the defects seen
the Saturn or the Apollo lines.
Absence of Mercury Line is not a detriment: It is preferable to
have no Mercury line than to have a defective one.
As the absence of the line of Saturn leaves a subject free to
carve his way though the world, similarly the absence of the
Mercury line shows that in its health directions thee are no
disturbances which must cause a subject trouble so long as he
takes care of his stomach an liver.
HIS HEALTH WILL BE LARGELY ‘SELF MADE’ AND PROPORTIONATE TO THE CARE
HE TAKES OF HIMSELF.
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When the line of Mercury is absent and the hand not much rayed
(having few lines) the subject is less nervous. Nervousness
increases the improper action of the liver.
LACK OF NERVOUSNESS INCREASES THE SUBJECT’S FAVOURABLE CONDITION.
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Line of Mercury
Rising from the
Mount of Moon
Line of Mercury
starting from
In between the
lines of Life and
& Saturn
Line of Mercury
Starting from the
Life line
The line of Mercury should rise from the Mount of the
Moon, but it rarely does. In the large number of cases it
rises: towards the lines of Saturn of Life often in the
Plain of Mars.
IT IS BETTER IF THE LINE RISES BETWEEN THE LINE
OF SATURN AND THE PERCUSSION THAN BETWEEN
THE LINE OF SATURN AND THE LINE OF LIFE.
The Line of Mercury should at no time touch the line of
Life, it is one of the most unfavourable markings.
Branches from the line of Mercury going to the Life line
or chance lines connecting both do not portend bad
results.
A deep and clear line of Mercury indicates: good
digestion; healthy action of the liver; good vitality; good
constitution; a clear brain; good memory.

If the Life line be thin, chained or otherwise defective and the
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If the Line runs
deep into the Mount
of Mercury and
branches rise from
it Excellent health
and great success
in business
If the Line is straight
not joined with the
Line of Life and with a
well formed rascette
Longevity very well
assured.
Absence of the
Line
Not bad
health.
A straight deep Line
of Mercury is a sign
of a good and sound
constitution - robust
health.
A Mercury line
composed of many
small lines
Unstable condition of
general health and bad
temperament owing to
diseases of the liver or
gall bladder - sign of
restlessness and
pessimism
If bars, crosses,
dots, islands or
other defects
terminate or are
near the
ending of the
Mercury Line,
the subject
unlikely to
recover from
serious illness.

Mercury line deep and strong:
It’s effect on the health line will be fully as favourable as a
strong line of Mars, to build up and strengthen whatever
delicacy exists and such a line will replace the functions of the
Life line.
Due to the improper secretion of bile and the bad functioning of
the digestive system, the subject is likely to suffer from
dyspepsia. Thus, the Line of Mercury is invaluable in conjunction
with the Head Line in estimating mental strength and balance. A
good Head line can be much disturbed by a bad mercury line.
Disturbed action of the stomach produces functional
derangement of the heart and a poor heart and a poor heart line
with a defective Mercury line will often entirely account for a
condition of so-called chronic heart disease. In such cases, if
medical treatment be directed to the stomach then the heart
disease will pass away.
Which subject virtually never knows a days’ sickness?
A hand having a strong life line, head line and a line of Mars
along with a deep line of Mercury. If such a combination be seen
on a hand which is namely in its chironogmic aspect, the intense
good health and strength of vitality render the subject fierce in
its passions, inordinate in its appetites and from class often
comes the rapists and drunkards.
Such persons should never chose indoor occupations. They need
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fresh air and plenty of exercise to work off the animal vitality.
The above combination and red hairs: great excess will be
intensified, and quick, fiery temper will be added.
Black hair – shows a abundance of volatile qualities and needs
to addition from red.
A thin line of Mercury: has good digestion, proper action of the
liver, his health and Mercurian attributes will act as in
conjunction to produce success in business. Thin line shows
that the subject is receiving support from the good operation of
the liver, though not in such a degree with ha deep line.
Thin line is better for a refined subject than a coarse one.
Broad, shallow Mercury Line: The subject is not vitally strong
and any severe attack upon his stomach will result in its
derangement. The liver is unsteady in its operation and secretes
bile in unequal quantities and the consequences are: frequent
despondency; predisposition to sudden and violent headaches;
heart burns; sour stomach; dyspepsia; constant care is
necessary as to DIET ad HYGIENE. Such subjects though not
sickly cannot be said to be healthy. This weakened condition of
vitality tells upon the ENERGIES; THE AMBITIONS ; and the
BUSINESS of the subject.
Chained Line of Mercury (consisting of short loops and not
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islands) indicates a positive condition of diseased liver and
stomach. The subject will be predisposed to: the inflammation
of the gall duct; gallstones; cirrhosis & natural structural liver
troubles, which are always serious and fatal. This worst
formation makes the subject suffer intensely, both from the
diseased condition of the liver and mental torpor and
depression. He is pessimistic, suspicious, intensely nervous,
cross and life is a burden both to himself and friends. Such a
subject cannot have a a) clear & keen foresight b) command of
self d)energy d)kindred qualities necessary to the successful
pursuits of business. Old palmists read the chained line of
Mercury as “poor success in business”.
Length of the Line of Mercury: If the line be long, running from
the base of the hand to the Mount of Mercury, its influence will
be felt during the subject’s entire life. If the line be a good one,
its influence means good health and success during the entire
life.
If the long line be a defective one, it will indicate ill-health and
indifferent business success during the entire life.
Based the length of the Line of Mercury and its character during
the different period of life, one will be able to tell what years will
be blessed with the greatest strength, best action of liver, good
digestion and consequently the most productive periods in the
business way.
If the line starts deep, then grows thin, and then deep again:
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during the period covered by the thinness of the line-health is
impaired and the subject must take great care, take much sleep
and avoid dissipation. If this is done, with the good ending of the
line, trouble may be avoided.
If the deep line grows chained: the good health of the first years
n the line is followed by some serious affection of the lives and
consequent stomach derangement will impair the health of the
subject.
If with this marking the Life Line be defective after the chaining
begins, the case is serious.
If after the chaining of the Mercury line begins, the Head line
shows islands or other defects, the liver trouble will affect the
mental strength of the subject; accounting for sudden attaches
of temporary insanity, especially if a star be seen in or near the
head Line.
If the Mercury line runs to the Head Line and is absent or
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A wavy line of
Mercury
A chained line
of Mercury
Mercury line with
cross bars

defective during the space between the head and Heart lines,
but runs again on the Mount of Mercury: the subject will need to
do as much as possible before the age of 30, for at that time the
powerful allies of the good Mercury line will for a time desert
him and as the years between the Head and the Heart lines are
the MOST IMPORTANT in his life, he will lose these supports at a
critical period. The line running again on the Mount will show
that he may recover himself if care be used.
If bars, crosses, dots, islands or other defects terminate or are
near the ending of the line, he is not likely to recover.
Colour on the line of Mercury increases or diminished the
estimate of the strength of the qualities it indicates:
Yellow : biliousness and defective liver conditions; Jupiterian,
Aollonian, Martian or Venusian subjects rarely has any Yellow
colour put pink or red, though sometimes blue is seen.
These warmer types have bad Mercury lines occasionally but
they take more exercise, are more cheerful and consequently
throw of many of the ill-effects arising from improper action of
the bile.
Bile affecting the types:
The Saturn: he is more or less impregnated with bile
The Mercurian: bile gives him an olive complexion
The Lunarian: may be yellow but white most often.
A Saturnian having bad Mercury Line: gloomy, pessimistic and
disagreeable and all defects in the Mercury Line must be given
full interpretation.
A wavy Mercury Line: Indicates chronic biliousness with attacks
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of bilious fevers, malaria, various liver complexions, ending in
enlargement of the liver and jaundice. Three is also frequent
complications of rheumatism with biliousness.
Health defects of types due to excess of bile:
Jupiterain Gout
Saturnian bilious fever, gout, rheumatism never disorders
Apollonian functional heart derangement
Mercurian indigestion, nerve difficulty, grave liver disorders
Martian intestinal inflammation
Lunarian gout, rheumatism
Venusian attack off bilious fever
The Wavy Mercurian line makes Business Career unsteady and
subject to many vicissitudes.
Unevenly Mercury line: Indicates a fitful condition of the
stomach and liver.
Periods of excellent health-he does well and will be followed by
periods when the liver does not function properly, digestion will
be proper and life become a drag. These alternating intervals of
good and bad health mars life’s steadiness and prevents the
accomplishing of much result.
Mercury Line forming a ladder, composed of broken fragments:
Worst form of stomach trouble, dyspepsia, with a train of ills,
gastric fever, catarrh of the stomach or intestines, or
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inflammation of he bowels.
If in the course of such a line there be a highly coloured dot an
attack of severe stomach disorder has occurred at the age
indicated by its position. If this dot be highly coloured, red or
purple, it is very severe.
Dots on the line of Mercury indicate acute attack of bilious or
stomach trouble.
Red -acute fever
White -disorders arising from chronic disease.
Health defects on the Mount & Lines of the various types with a
dot on the Line of Mercury:
1. Jupiterian -stomach delicacy
– if the 3rd phalanx of the Jupiter finger be large and full:
abuse of the stomach
– if the 3rd phalanx of the Jupiter finger be large and full and
flabby: stomach is so delicate that he has to limit his diet to
the simplest kind of food and a chronic case of dyspepsia is
probably present.
Health defects on the Mount & Lines of the various types with a
dot on the Line of Mercury
2. Saturnian
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if Red : acute attack of bilious fever
if pale or Yellow : attack of gout or rheumatism
if a chance line runs from the Mount of Saturn towards the Life
Line or one from the Middle of the Mount of Moon to the Life
Line the above indications are more certain.
3. Apollonian
If the Heart line under Apollo shows an island, break or dot and
a dot appears on the Mercury line: severe attack of heart
trouble brought about by derangement of digestive organs
occurring at the age indicated by the dot on the Mercury line.
A grille on the Mount of the Sun with blue colour and heart
diseased nails intensifies the problem and trouble is chronic.
A dot on the line of Mercury, the line be broken or defective on
the Mount of Mercury:
4. Upper Mars
Dot on the line of Mercury, Upper Mars shows a grille or bar,
especially if on its lower third: an attack of inflammation of the
intestines, appendicitis, peritonitis or acute intestinal disorders
at the age denoted by the position of he dot on the line of
Mercury.
5. The Lunarian
A dot on the line of Mercury, the Upper third of the Moon be
grilled: Intestinal disorders (as denoted by the lower third of the
Upper Mars)
Cross Bars cutting the Line of Mercury: indicate illness at the
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age at which they are seen. The extent to which they cut the
lines must indicate the severity of the attacks.
If these bars are continuously cutting the Line of Mercury during
its entire length, they will indicate continuous sickness if deep,
or headaches if fine.
A series of fine bars crossing the line of Mercury and also fine
bars crossing the Head line: great suffering from nervous,
bilious or sick, headaches, but the all arise from imperfect
action of the stomach and liver.
An Island on the Mercury Line: Delicacy of health during its
presence as indicated by the examination of the Mounts and
lines.
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Further, if an island is seen in addition one the Mount of
Jupiter:Greatest care must be taken to avoid any exposure
which might induce the development of consumption, bronchitis,
pneumonia or any disease of the throat, bronchia or lungs.
Old readings of the Line of Mercury when islanded:“Bankruptcy”
- in actual sense health bankruptcy.
Broken line of Mercury: subject’s health is impaired & business
suffers.
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Dots on the line
Of Mercury, a
chance line going
to Saturn
With a grille
Islands on
the line of
Mercury
Dots on the line
Of Mercury, a
grille on Apollo &
an island on the
Heart line
If Mercury line be islanded(3 or more islands of good
size) :great delicacy of throat and lungs, then at once
examine the nails for any approach to bulbous condition
and see if the Upper Mars is grilled or cross-bared then the
case is strong if these confirmatory conditions are present.

Square surrounding a broken line of Mercury: danger to life has
been averted.
Sisters lines: help the Current to continue and they benefit the
broken condition just that much.
Mercury Line running deep on to the Mount of Mercury and
branches rise from it: the subject will have excellent health and
great success.
If from a deep line branches droop downward: the subject will
succeed but will have to work harder to accomplish results.
A strong branch leaving a strong line of Mercury and running to
the Mount of Jupiter: the subject will have successful business,
aided by ambition and has ability to lead and control men. If a
star is seen on the mount of Jupiter: influential acquaintances
and friends will greatly assist him.
A branch rising to the Mount of Saturn: the subject is aided by
soberness, wisdom frugality, carefulness, and because he looks
at both dark and bright side in any undertaking; he will be
successful in business. This is a good marking for a banker.
A branch rising to the Mount of Apollo: Shrewdness and
business ability is aided by a brilliant mind an d agreeable
manners to make the subject successful.
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A branch rising to the Mount of Saturn: the subject is aided by
soberness, wisdom, frugality, carefulness, and because he looks
at both the dark and bright side in any undertaking; he will be
successful in business. This a good marking for a banker.
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Line of Mercury commencing from the lLife Line

If the Line of Mercury ends in a bar or a cross: Career of the
subject will be hampered and if the finger be crooked and heart
line thin or absent: the deceitful and tricky qualities of a bad
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A branch from the
Line of Mercury
going to Saturn
A branch from the
Line of Mercury
Going to apollo
A line from Luna
merges Into the
line of Mercury
A branch rising to the Mount of Apollo: Shrewdness and
using ability is aided by a brilliant mind and agreeable
manners to make the subject successful.
In all these instances place the subject in his proper world
by the phalanges of his mercury finger: If the 1st world is
strongest: Success as an orator or writer this condition
still increases if a branch from the upper third of the Mount
of Moon merges with the Mercury line.
- if the 2nd be strongest Success in scientific professional
world
- if the 3rd be strongest: Success in business
A branch form the line of Mercury rising and merging in the
head Line: will indicate SUCCESS due to the subject’s
mental powers; best adapted to literary or scientific
careers, especially if the Head line be deep and strongest.
Here, there will be a formation of a triangle, indicating
Mental Brilliancy and Power.
Line of Mercury ending on the Mount and being cut deeply
by a Line of Affection: The affection will be a bar to the
best interests of the subject.

Mercury will cause the lack of success.
If a grille terminates the line of Mercury: There will be ill-
success resulting from either poor health or with these
markings a dot be seen on the Mount of the Sun: The subject
will lose his reputation.
If the Line of Mercury ends in a Star: The Career will be
Successful in the world indicated by the phalanges of the
fingers and if the lines of Apollo and Saturn be present and
good, these indications will be strengthened.
If the Mercury line terminates in a fork: Energy is divided into
several talents and great success would not be possible as that
could be achieved by great concentration.
If the line ends in a tassel: No great success can be achieved.
Mercury Line have a star at the point where it crosses the head
Line: in a woman’s hand it indicates female trouble. If the lower
third of the Mount of the Moon be grilled or cross barred: female
weakness will be very serious…. there will be great problems in
child bearing and if the Life line runs close to the thumb and
restricts the Mount of Venus: childlessness is indicated. Such
women are nervous and highly strung and depressed. They
magnify or imagine ills and suffer much Hysteria and
hypochondria are also indicated and pronounced mental
unbalancing.
In a man’s hand a) on a good hand – it indicated brilliancy b) on a
defective hand – Serious brain trouble, even insanity.
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Further, if an island is seen in addition one the Mount of Jupiter:
Greatest care must be taken to avoid any exposure which might
induce the development of consumption, bronchitis, pneumonia
or any disease of the throat, bronchial or lungs.
branches rise from it: the subject will have excellent health and
great success.
If from a deep line branches droop downward: the subject will
succeed but will have to work harder to accomplish results.
A strong branch leaving a strong line of Mercury and running to
the Mount of Jupiter: the subject will have successful business,
aided by ambition and has ability to lead and control men.
If a star is seen on the mount of Jupiter: influential
acquaintances and friends will greatly assist him.
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A strong line of
Mercury with
Upward branches
A strong line of
Mercury with
downward
branches
A strong branch
From the line of
Mercury running
to Jupiter
branches rise from it: the subject will have excellent health
and great success.
If from a deep line branches droop downward: the subject
will succeed but will have to work harder to accomplish
results.
A strong branch leaving a strong line of Mercury and
running to the Mount of Jupiter: the subject will have
successful business, aided by ambition and has ability to
lead and control men. If a star is seen on the mount of
Jupiter: influential acquaintances and friends will greatly
assist him.

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A branch from the
line of Mercury
merging in the
Head line
Line of Mercury
cutting the line of
Affection
Line of Mercury
ending in a
star
A branch form the line of Mercury rising and merging in the
head Line: will indicate SUCCESS due to the subject’s
mental powers; best adapted to literary or scientific careers,
especially if the Head line be deep and strongest. Here, there
will be a formation of a triangle, indicating Mental Brilliancy
and Power.
Line of Mercury ending on the Mount and being cut deeply
by a Line of Affection: The affection will be a bar to the best
interests of the subject.
If the Line of Mercury ends in a bar or a cross: Career of the
subject twill be hampered and if the finger be crooked and
heart line thin or absent: the deceitful and tricky qualities of
a bad Mercury will cause the lack of success.
If a grille terminates the line of Mercury: There will be ill-
success
resulting from either poor health or with these markings a
dot be seen on the Mount of the Sun: The subject will lose
his reputation.
If the Line of Mercury ends in a Star: The Career will be
successful in the world indicated by the phalanges of the
fingers and if the lines of Apollo and Saturn be present and
good, these indications will be strengthened.

IX THE LINES OF INFLUENCE
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THE LINES OF INFLUENCE
The liines of influence on the mount of Venus

In Chapter VIII of the “Laws of Scientific Hand Reading”,
Benham says “ON the Mount of Venus and inside the Life line
are a set of lines, some of which run parallel to the Life line and
others which run across the Mount. These are called Lines of
Influence, and are the first introduction in this book to any
factors outside of the subject himself, forming a part of what is
called his "environment." Only those indications which my own
experience as well as that of other careful investigators has
fully verified are here considered, and all matters which are
traditional or hypothetical have been left out. The Hindus have
an elaborate system of using these lines of Influence, and
depend upon them for a large part of their work. Only the lines
which run inside the Life line are properly lines of Influence, and
I have found that they indicate persons who have strongly
influenced the life either for good or ill, and that they generally
represent members of one's own family or the closest of friends.
If the latter class, and blood relationship is not present, they are
those who have grown into the life and have become a part of it.
In all cases they have strong influence, hence their name. In
some hands few of these lines are seen, in others there are
many, and the more there are the greater the number of persons
who have exerted strong influence”
Lines of Influence, the line of Mars
Some parallel, some
horizontal
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Lines of Influence are a set of lines, some running parallel to the
Line of Life and others running across the Mount of Venus. They
indicate persons who have strongly influenced the life the
subject, either for good or for ill.
The generally represent members of the family (Blood relations)
or the closest of friends, who have grown into the life and have
become part of it. In all cases, THEY HAVE STORING
INFLUENCES.
The more the number of lines are seen on the hand, the greater
the number of persons who have exerted strong influence.
The less the number of line, the more self-contained is the
subject and he makes few close friendships and even blood
relations do not greatly influence him.
Why are these lines seen?
The influences have made strong impressions on the mind of the
subject and these mental impressions have been shown in the
hand.
THE GRILLE: THE LINES OF INFLUENCE, both vertical and
horizontal, form what is commonly called the GRILLE on the
Mount of Venus, indicating the increase in the Venusians
qualities, particularly the sexual appetite. Every line of the
Grille represents an influence which has affected the life, and
the more of these there are, the more Mount will have
CURRENTS which excite it, and consequently fires its
qualities.
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ABSENCE OF THE LINE OF INFLUENCE: Absence of electrifying
Currents, and this Mount expends its energy in a love OF
BEAUTY, GAYETY, COLOUR, ARTS, AND DRESS, instead of
sexual desires.
THE LINE OF MARS: It is a sister Line of Life, running inside of
that line and parallel to it. This Line has an influence upon the
life of the subject, SUSTAINING and STRENGTHENING it and
does not relate to the influence of other persons.
The Influence Line running closest to the Life Line IS THE
CLOSEST INFLUENCE- may be the mother, father, brother, sister,
grandparents, etc. (almost in this order). The length of these
lines tell the duration of the influence as factors in the life of the
subject.
New Influence Line appearing at some age between 20 years to
30 years: It is generally the line of SPOUSE (husband/wife) as
most marriages occur during this age. This as most marriages
occur during this age.
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The first line of
Influence generally
represents the
parents
or grandparents
Line of Influence
starting at the
age of 20,
indicating
the spouse
A star at the
end of an
Influence
line

This becomes the dominating influence of the subject from the
time of its appearance if the marriage is happy; but it only
shows faintly if the marriage has made no more than passing
impression on the subject.
In many cases there is a fine line connecting this line of
influence with the Life Line, showing that the influence has
merged into the life of the subject.
THE CLOSE INFLUENCES OF A SUBJECT’S LIFE ARE CONGREGATED ON THE
MOUNT OF VENUS. MANY THINGS THAT HAVE INFLUENCED AND MADE
CONSIDERABLE IMPRESSION ON THE SUBJECT’S MIND ARE SHOWN ON THE
LINE OF INFLUENCE.
A STAR ON THE END OF THE LINE OF INFLUENCE indicates the
ceasing of that influence. It could indicate the death of a
relative and this generally indicates a change in the course of
life. At times the death of a relative seriously impairs the health
of some subject and influence lines are valuable indications in
this respect too. Lines of influences when STRONG, DEEP and
well-coloured show powerful influences; when THIN, SHALLOW,
UNEVEN BROKEN, etc. the influence is not strong.
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LINES OF INFLUENCE ENDING IN A STAR
If the Influence Line begins early and ends in a star, have beside
it a line more distant from the Life Line, which grows stronger
after that star: It indicates that either the father or mother has
dies at the age shown by the star, and that a distant relatives
has come into the life and taken the parent’s place.
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Influence lines
that are broken
And defective
A strong Influence
line becomes thin
and fades away
An Influence
line that becomes
weak and then again
revives its strength
influence is strong in the beginnings, gradually grows
weaker, until it has no effect at all.
If the Line should be revived and gradually grows stronger,
the Influence will return into the life of the subject and
grows in power.
If the Influence Line draws away from the Life Line and
grows thinner at the same time:
The influence gradually grows away from its nearness to
the subject,
and finally disappears. It indicates the estrangement of
some near one.

INFLUENCE LINES CUTTING THE RISING BRANCHES FORM THE LIFE LINE
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Influence line
moving away &
fading
Influence line
with a star &
another Influence
line taking its
place
Influence lines
continuously
replacing the
former influences
If the Influence Line begins thin, grows stronger and
breaks, is replaced by another Influence Line, and the
second yet by another: it shows that one after another,
relatives have replaced each others as the leading
influences of the subject.
If he Line of Life be very defective, being thin, chained,
broad and shallow,, islanded or broken, and a Line of
Influence be strong, almost parallel to the Line of Life – it
indicates that while the subject’s health has been delicate,
some relative has been his mainstay in life.
This Line has the same effect on the subject as the Line of
Mars. The influence by CONSTANT NURSING, have kept
the subject alive.
If the Head Line be poor early in life and gradually grows
stronger and a Influence Line become stronger in the
beginning and grows farther away from the Life Line or
becomes thinner: the weak mental condition
of the subject in early life is sustained by the strong
influence of someone during the time such help was
needed, someone during the time such help was needed,
and as the head grows stronger, the influence was no
longer needed and faded away.

Indicating a upward tendency in the life of the subject are
sometimes cut by worry lines. This markings shows impediment
in the career of the subject, a check to the upward tendency.
The Worry Lines frequently start from the Influence Line, and
these will prove that the influence has caused the check. In a
large number of cases these Worry lines cutting the upward
branch from the Life Line have been verified as indicating Legal
difficulties. Palmists of ancient times used these marking to
indicate divorce.
The above indication could be true with such marking if interpreted with other
confirmatory signs, i.e., if the line cutting the rising branch form the Life Line
cross the hand to cut a Line of Union which is forked. If a Worry Line starts from a
star on the end of an Influence Line and cut a rising line from the Life Line, it
indicates that the death of a relative caused the trouble.
If the Influence Line be deep, then thin and alternates in this
way, the Influence is strong, then weak and only exerts its
power spasmodically.
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Upward branch
on Life line is
cut by a worry line
starting from
an Influence line
A strong Influence
line supporting a
weak & defective
Life line
Worry line from
an Influence Line
cutting an upward
Branch on the Life
Line & then cutting
A forked Union line

If the Influence Line begins away from the Life Line and
gradually came towards it, growing stronger as it progresses, it
indicates that influence of some distant relative is gradually
coming nearer to the life of the subject and growing stronger.
This Line may cut through other influence lines lying closer to
the Life Line, showing that it is becoming more powerful than
they.
If a Line of Influence breaks and after a short period starts
again, and this be repeated, it shows that the influence of the
person on the life of the subject vanishes and the n begins
again, having disappeared it returns several times.
If inside of a broken line of Influence, starting between 20 to 30
years of age, there be another line which begins early in life of
the subject, and continues uninterrupted past these breaks, IT
SHOWS THAT THE INTERMITTENT CHARACTER OF THE SPOUSE’S
INFLUENCE, STRENGTHENED BY THE CONSTANT INFLUENCE OF THE
MOTHER OR FATHER. SUCH A MARKING WILL HEAL AND CORRECT A POOR
MARRIAGE.
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Worry line from
A star on the
Influence line
Cutting the
Head line
Influence line away
from the Life line
comes closer &
grows stronger
Influence line
breaking & reappearing

Islands on Influence Lines parallel to the Life Line indicating the
delicate condition of the Influence, and such a line ending in a
star, dot, cross or cross-bar will indicate that the delicate
influence dies.
Horizontal Lines on the Mount of Venus are persons or events
which have crossed our lives and impeded them.
PARALLEL LINES ARE NOT IMPEDIMENTS Cross Lines both
impede out influences and worry and harass us. Hence Cross
Lines cutting the Life Line have been called WORRY LINES.
If deep and red they are serious impediments.
If puny and thing, they are only annoyances.
Worry Lines continually crossing the Life Line are more or less
serious, according to the depth and extent.
When deep they indicate illness of a serious nature.
Horizontal Lines crossing the entire Mount of Venus, from top to
bottom, they are continuous worries.
If short, they are temporary annoyances. If worry lines cut an
Influence Line repeatedly, that influence will have a life of worry
and impediment.
If a Line of Influence, cut by a strong cross line, show after this
cut and island and end in a star, some disaster has happened to
the influence which has brought on delicacy and ended in death.
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If the cutting line be a deep one and the cut line begins so early.
it could be judged as a parent. In many cases, the cause has
been the Father. The father, after having died or been injured,
has so shocked the mother that she has never recovered.
A number of Influence Lines run parallel to the Life Line, and
there are cut by numerous small lines, the family life to the
subject has in many cases been found to suffer constant
interruptions and be unhappy.
If a cross line has an island in it, there will be something most
unpleasant thing connected with this impediment. It will be a
bar to the subject’s life owing to some fault not of his own. If
this line only cut the Line of Influence inside the Life Line it will
be expended on the relatives. If it cuts the Life Line, it will
affect the Life of the subject.
If after this point an island appears on the Life Line, it indicates
that this cross and worry line will seriously affect the life of the
subject. Probably close nursing of some invalid relative breaks
he health of the subjects.
If an Influence Line, deep at the beginning, gradually grows
thinner, and ends in a star, the worry line crosses from it to the
Life Line, which grows thin and has a dot on it, the increasing
delicacy of the relative ends in death, and the worry over this
case brings on delicacy of the subject ending in a severe illness.
If the Life Line ends on the dot, the subject will not recover; if it
goes on, he will regain his strength.
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If an Influence Line ends in a star, and a worry line connect this
with a dot on the head lie, the death of a relative will bring on a
severe illness of the brain.
If lines rise from the Lines of Influence and run to (but do not
cut) the Life Line, it shows that relatives will uplift the subject;
but if lines droop from the influence line, the subject will be
continually pulled down by his kin.
If a Line of Influence, diagnosed the spouse, have a little line
rising from it to the Mount of Jupiter, it indicates that this
relative is most ambitious.
If the Line of Saturn be more than usually good after this period,
it indicates that this ambitious partner has spurred the subject
on and increased his success.
If a line of influence rising early be supported by one which
rises at about the time of marriage, the spouse has supplanted
the mother completely.
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A worry line
startingfrom a
star on an
Influence line
and ending on
a dot on
the Head line
A worry line starting
from a star on an
Influence line &
ending on an
island on the Head
line
A line from
the Influence
line rising
and going to
Jupiter

If the marriage (spouse) influence be thin and the mother’s
influence deep and strong, the wife is under the domination of
the mother, may be her own or the mother of the husband.
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X THE LINE OF UNION/AFFECTION/MARRIAGE
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THE LINES OF AFFECTION/UNION/MARRIAGE
A single line
Two lines
Multiple lines A forked line

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Palmistry : affection, union, relationship and Marriage
Like astrology, palmistry too should be interpreted according to
change of times, culture, upbringing, country, etc. Today society
is in a flux and hence change is inevitable. It is a permissive
society. At times one feels that the institution of marriage is
threatened and we are given to understand from various
sources, especially the media, that gay marriages have been
accepted and legalized in many places. Recently, in December
2005, one of the leading papers came out with the heading
that 1 out of every 16 persons in Britain has gay leanings. In
August 2005, there was a gathering at Hutatma Chowk or
erstwhile Flora Fountain in Mumbai that gays and lesbians had
gathered to press for their rights and they have decided to
collect one million signatures and fight for their rights. How are
such events going to affect the institution of marriage? Will
such events and much more, the legal sanction for gay
marriages in Montreal, going to affect the thoughts of the future
generation? Or, are these events only passing phases and the
institution of marriage will survive the threats posed by these
events just like the Hippie cult that threatened our societies in
the sixties and seventies?
Much serious research has not been carried out on this subject,
Therefore, at this stage, it would be wise if we turn on to Sue
Compton who advises, teaches and does research in Palmistry
in London. Sue Compton comments on Palmistry and Marriage:
“One of the most frequently asked question in palmistry is about
the issue of relationships and marriage.
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There are several areas of the hands that relate to relationships,
and the most common of these are the relationship lines found
of the edge of the palm, below the little finger.
“It is a common misconception that each of these relationship
or marriage lines relate to individual marriages or relationships.
The problem here is that people who have never entered into
sexual relationships of any kind have been found to have these
lines, so from this we must assume that the appearance of
these lines can point to other possibilities, and not just to sexual
relationships “I personally view the heart line as representing a
universal flow of emotional energy, with the small attachment
lines found at the side of the palm as representing mini heart
lines, revealing individualized emotional energy directed
towards our relationships with others.
When there is one relationship line, rather than implying the
subject will have only one relationship, whether that be a sexual
relationship or merely another caring relationship with another
being, it may be revealing the subject’s attitude towards his
relationships in general. A person with this feature may be the
kind of person who looks for one relationship in life and sticks
with it, through thick and thin. It may reveal a person who
believes that qualities of loyalty and faithfulness are the most
important aspects of any relationship. This person may have a
rather traditional attitude towards his relationships, believing
that there can only ever be one true soul mate. Or it may reveal
a person who through no fault of his own, only ever finds that
one special person or being in his life that he can relate to in a
special way.
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When there are two relationship lines, this does not imply that
there will automatically be two marriages or two sexual
relationships in the person’s life. If a married person has two
relationship lines, it should not be assumed that the first
marriage is going to fail, just because there is another
relationship line appearing. The energy from these relationship
lines can be revealing directed energy towards any being that
draws emotional feelings, whether that be a pet, a friend of God!
(monks, priests and nuns have these lines too!).
It is certainly true that in recent times, more and more people
are marrying more than once, and therefore it is possible that
two relationship lines can indicate two individual relationships
or marriages, but I must point out that this is not always the
case. For this reason, it would be inaccurate and morally wrong
for a palmist to predict two sexual relationships or marriages
from two relationship lines.
The strongest of the attachment lines may reveal which
relationship is like to be the strongest, with the strong lines
revealing deeply committed relationships and the weaker lines
revealing more superficial relationships.
Some people have several attachment lines of varying length
and quality. These lines may indicate those who have a tendency
to move through several relationships or it may revel a more
restless or even flirtatious nature. In other hands, it may just be
revealing how several rather superficial relationships occur
before a deeper commitment is found. However, before making
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any interpretation, as in every other interpretation of the hands,
it is necessary to combine this particular feature with another,
modifying the interpretation if necessary. No hand feature ever
stands alone and must be read in context with other
hand features. If other aspects of the hand reveal a loyal, caring,
stable and devoted partner, it would be very unfair and highly
unjust to attach the label of a flirt! Hand features should always
be combined and modified in context with other features.
Sometimes these attachment lines can reveal a friendly, caring
personality – someone who sends out small threads of loving,
emotional energy to others in general.
Forked attachment line: Traditionally, a forked attached line
indicates a relationship that sees the couple beginning to lead
separate lives or interests. It should not be assumed that this
indicates a parting of the ways, although it may do. Again one
should look to the other signs in the hands to confirm this
interpretation.
If no other feature hints of separation, or of any other kind of
upset or difficulty in the life, then the feature may just be
revealing a preference to enjoy the relationship with
restrictions, allowing each person the right to lead his own
separate existence and to follow his own interests.
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The downward turn of the marriage /attachment/relationship
line:
Traditionally such a line indicates a significant emotional
disappointment. How do we understand this feature? Consider
the heart line as the universal emotional energy and the
attachment lines as mini threads of individualized emotional
energy.
1) When these threads of energy(lines of attachment) are sent
if reciprocated, then a link is created between the two.
2) If the other person relinquishes the thread, then the energy
is returned back and kept dangling and it joins the universal
emotional energy, that is the heart line.
The possible results could be as follows: a) divorce,
b)bereavement c) leaves the owner lost or emotionally
vulnerable.
At the same time, other features could be revealed from the life,
head, heart and fate line. William G. Benham says that “The
lines of Affection or Marriage, as they are commonly called, lie
on the Mount of Mercury. and run form the percussion towards
the inside of the palm”.
In some hands: there are none of these lines whereas in others
many are seen. The ancients used these lines as indicators of
marriage. Used by themselves as hard and fast rules as
indicators of marriages, they will lead us to constant errors.
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Their value in practice is of considerable importance if used up
to their limit and in combination. Some people who enter
matrimony AS IF THEY WERE PERFORMING AN ORDINARY
ROUTINE OF DAILY LIFE, have no marriage lines. Others, WHO
SINK THEIR LIFE AND SOUL INTO A UNION, have deep marriage
lines. Use of the word marriage in connection with the lines of
Affection is misleading, FOR THEY DO NOT INDICATE LEGAL
MARRIAGE. These lines are seen when no such contract has
ever been entered into, but WHEN THE SUBJECT HAS LOVED SO
FONDLY AS IF HE HAD BEEN JOINED IN WEDLOCK. Lines of
affection relate only to persons of the opposite sex and it is in
no way an indicator of the love a subject may have for his family
members like brothers, sisters, etc.
Benham lays emphasis that each Type of subject has distinct
views on the question of marriage.
1. Jupiterian : Inclined to marriage marries young. Therefore,
the Line of Affection on a Jupiterian can be read as a line of
marriage.
2. Saturnian : Dislike marriage. He does not love his fellow-
creatures. Therefore, to justify the line of Affection as a line
of Marriage in a Sturniann – it should be very strong and
occur well towards the middle of life. Even when the
combination of Venus shows a Saturnian to be possessed of
sexual desires, he will prefer to gratify thee appetites
outside of the marriage state rather than to tie himself
permanently to anyone.
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3. The Apollonain : The Apllonian desires to marry and marries
young. But they often make unhappy marriages because
they do not get the brilliant partners they like to have.
4. The Mercurian: Mercurians are great match-makers. They
are marry quite young. On these types lines of Affection
very often mean marriage.
5. The Martian : Martians are prone to marry. Lines of
Affection have the full meaning of Marriage.
6. The Lunarian : Lunarians are very peculiar about marriage.
Some despise it While others make odd matches. The line
of Affection on these Type should be excessively strong to
be read as line of marriage.
7. The Venusian : Even if they wish to keep themselves away
from marriage, they will not be allowed to remain single
because other persons are attracted towards them. Even a
small line of affection would mean marriage on this type.
PLEASE NOTE WELL : Predicting every line of Affection on the
Mount of Mercury as Line of Marriage is most inaccurate and
unscientific thing to do, thereby leading to constant errors and
making the Science of Palmistry look ridiculous.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO DEAL WITH MARRIAGE?
MARRIAGES DO SO MUCH TO MAKE OR MAR THE CAREER.
THE LINES OF AFFECTION POWERFULLY INFLUENCE THE LINES
OF APOLLO AND SATURN.
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ABSENCE OF UNION LINE
It indicates that one is not fully conscious of the implications of
forming a relationship and its commitment. The relationship is
only for the satisfaction of one's desires, either physical or
emotional, but the depth of relationship is secondary.
If none area seen then the subject is not powerfully impressed
by anyone. Even if the subject is robust and belongs to the
ardent type, he may have strong desire towards the opposite
sex, but with these are satisfied, he relapses into a state of
indifference until the superabundance of vitality again turns his
thoughts in the same direction. They are undemonstrative. A
defective heart line in the hand which has no lines of Affection
will show heart disease and not affection.
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MANY LINES OF AFFECTION :THE SUBJECT IS SUSCRIPTIBLE
IN THE AFFAIRS OF THE HEART, MORE OR LESS SERIOUSLY
SO AS THE LINES ARE STRONG OR WEAK.
MANY UNION LINES : Very romantic, redefines the concept of
love and relationship, having many partners, difficulty in keeping
commitment to one person.
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ONLY A SINGLE LINE : ONE DEEP AFFECTION.
A single line of union could mean an exclusive relationship
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LINE OF AFFECTION BEGINNING WITH A FORK:
Affection is of unusual strength. to forms a single line, produces
the effect of two currents TURNED INTO ONE, WHICH DOES
TAKE ON DOUBLE STRENGTH.
A fork at the beginning generally indicates a dissimilar social,
religious or cultural background and these differences generate
some conflict or misunderstanding. The continuation of the
Union Line after the fork indicates that these conflicts
can be resolved.
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FORK AT THE TERMINATION OF UNION LINE
This is serious if one is not capable of sorting out the
differences with the partner and thereby the subject could drift
apart from the partner.
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FORK WITH A TONGUE AT THE END OF THE UNION LINE
As the subject is incapable of resolving the difference, a wedge
is created and the partnership could be dissolved. The Line of
Affection forks at its termination:The strength of the
affection reduces and separates - there is a likelihood of
interference in married life for it shows the dissipation of the
affection. If the fork is not wide: The estrangement is not so
serious.
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TO DETERMINE THE AGE WHEN THE AFFECTION OCCURS:
Take the Heart line as the lower mark and the top of the
Mount of Mercury as the upper. Bring the middle of the
Mount as36 and the top as 72 years.All the lines appearing
before the middle of the Mount occur before the age of 36
years and those appearing beyond the centre of
the Mount occur after the age of 36 years
Further subdivide the Mount to find the accurate years.
The longer theline, the longer is the affection. The age at
which the affection occurs is read from the Mount
subdivided. The DURATION of the affection is measured by
the LENGTH of the line. The intensity by the DEPTH of
the line. If a number of lines are seen, the upper one a deep
line, but one of the early lines deep at the end, it indicates
that THE EARLY LOVE HAS NEVER ENTIRELY
DISAPPEARED. If the last line be a thin one, and yet by
confirmatory signs proves to be the marriage line, and if
a stronger line lie close under it, the subject has married
for convenience, or money, but not from the strongest
love.

If the line of affection be thin in proportion to other lines in the
hand, the subject has no real affection– LOVE WILL NOT BE THE
ABSORBING PASSION. He is indifferent and COLD. Further, if
there are many more lines of affection, the native is apt to be a
flirt. If in a woman’s hand the lines of Affection are broad and
shallow or chained, the subject is still more indifferent, leading
suitors on for the pleasure of disappointing them – and are
selfish, cold and cruel. White colour will add to the coldness.
UNION LINE SHOWING DEEP AFFECTION ISLAND ON THE UNION LINE
LINES SHOWING DEEP
AND LASTING AFFECTION
-They are DEEP and WELLCUT ones. They
are strengthened if they be PINK
or RED in colour. Such subjects deep line
runs to its end without fault or break, the
subject will pursue a life of ardent
attachment, of reliability and steadfastness,
from beginning to the end. If the line starts
deep and gradually grows thin the
subject gradually loses the strength in his
attachment.
An island on the line of affection:
Unhappiness during the course of
marriage.
Line of Affection composed of small
islands: The subject will never have
affection enough for anyone to marry
him.
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A cross on the line of Affection:Serious impediment to the
affection.
Line of Affection terminating on a star: The affection terminates
in an explosion.
Line of Affection sending a branch into the Mount of Apollo
which ends in a star:The subject will have an affection for
someone who is brilliant and famous.
Line ending in a trident or a tassel: it shows the utter dissipation
or scattering of affection.
Branches dropping from the lines of Affection: Married life will
be full of sorrows and disappointments.
Branches rising from the line of Affection: The subject will be
uplifted and the affection will be a benefit to him.
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If a dot be seen on a line of Affection: it indicates an
impediment to the course of the affection.
If after the dot the line grows thin:the affection disappears
gradually.
If the lie ends in a fork, trident or tassel:the affection is
dissipated.
If worry lines run form the Mount of Venus to the lines of
Affection and cuts the line:it shows that the relatives are
interfering with the married life of the subject.
If the cutting line runs from Influence line on the Mount of
Venus, it can be determined how close is the kinship of the
native who is causing the difficulty.
A line form a close lien of Influence cut a forked line of
Affection, the married life of the subject will be interfered with
by a near relative.
The forked line shows that the subject loses some enjoyment of
the marriage relation through this interference. If the line of
Affection end in trident or a tassel, the interference is
intensified.
If a line of Affection cut by a cross bar has a chance line running
to an island, a cross, a bar, or a dot in the head Line, an
interference with the married life of the subject will result in
some form of brain disturbance.
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XI THE LINE OF MARS OR THE GREAT ATTENDANT
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Strong lines of Mars on both the hands
MOTHER THERESA

The Line of Mars extending the full length of the Life Line:
It’s strengthening power will be present during the entire life of
the subject
If it runs but part of the way: it will be exerted only during its
presence.
If any defects be seen in the Life Line, and a Line of Mars runs
past this point: They show constant tendency of the subject to
rise in Life, owing to the strengthening of the Constitution
indicated by the Line of Mars.
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The line of Mars
running
parallel to the
Life line
The line of Mars
strengthens &
supports a
defective Life line
Lines from the
Line of Mars
rise & merge
into the Head
line

If a line or lines rise from the Line of Mars and merge into the
head Line: The subject will have increased mental strength,
owing to the overflow into mental channels of some of the
vitality of the Line of Mars.
A line rising from the Line of Mars and merging into the Line of
Saturn: The upward career of the subject will be more certain,
owing to the strong vitality behind him.
A line from the Line of Mars cutting the Head Line: The Great
Vitality will be too strong for the subject’s brain and it will be
injured by constant straining. As the subject is so strong, he
does not know when he has overtaxed his strength, and the
brain shows the first indication of wear.
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Lines from the line of Mars
rise and merge into the line
of Saturn
Line of Mars
cutting the
Head line

A sensual hand; and over-developed Mount of Venus, strong Life
Line and a good Line of Mars: Excessive indulgence in sexual
appetites; the good constitution + great sexual powers +
sensuality will impel him to fulfill his animal desires without
considering to stop and think about morality.
If on such a hand with a strong line of Mars, from which a line
rises and cuts the Line of Saturn or the Sun: The indulgence of
his desires will be a decided check to his career. If the Line of
Apollo ends in a dot, cross or bar – the reputation of the subject
is lost.
A line from the Line of Mars
Cutting the line of Affection
Line of Mars sweeping across
the base of the Hand & ending
on theMount of Luna
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If on such a hand a rising line from a strong line of Mars cuts the
Line of Affection: The unfaithfulness of the subject will ruin the
happiness of married life. It will be intensified if he Line of
Affection ends in a fork.
Line of Mars sweeping across the hand at its base and ends
upon the Mount of the Moon: The Great Vitality will not be
sufficient to be expended in the ordinary length of Life. This is a
frequent marking on the hands of drunkards, who are always
restless and they travel a great deal to expend a great deal of
emergency. The rest of the energy will be used in “wine, woman
& song”.
If the Line ends in a cross, dot, bar or star, the subject will die
very suddenly after a life of great excess.
If the Head Line becomes defective mid-way: Rapid exhaustion
of the brain.
If the Head Line ends in a star: The subject becomes insane.
If the Line of Mars is deeper than the Line of Life: This Line
should be read more carefully, its underlying strength is more
powerful than the natural constitution. This secondary force
becomes a stronger factor than the Life Line
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The Line of Mars is thinner than the Life Line: It acts as a sister
line and its efforts will be to strengthen the constitution and
improve the condition of life of the subject.
Line of Life running its even course; supported by a Line of Mars
proportionate to it in strength: SUBJECT HAS SMOOTH CAREER,
UNCLOUDED BY ILL-HEALTH, VITAL FORCE IS ENOUGH TO MEET ALL THE
NECESSITIES OF LIFE. LIVES WELL, PEACEFULLY AND LONG AND DIES
BELOVED & REPECTED.
Eg: Gladstone.
When the Line of Mars appears in a hand when the Line of
Mentality slopes down towards the Mount of Moon and an
auxiliary line cuts the line of Vitality and Mentality exactly at
the point where they separate under Mounts of Jupiter and
Saturn - A tragic death by either suicide of murder.
Supporting lines on both the Line and Mount of Saturn will exist.
Line of Mars going either to the Plain or Mars or Mount of Moon
by running though the Line of Vitality: EXCESSIVE sexual
habits, ending IN MADNESS. A distorted Girdle of Venus with
poor lines of Vitality, Mentality and Saturn will be apparent.
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XII THE LINE OF INTUITION
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THE LINE OF INTUITION
A
A
Line of Intuition A - A
A broken Line of Intuition
Island at the beginning
Head line sinking low
on Luna & is cut by
the Line of Intuition
A branch from the Line
of Intuition going to the
Mount of Jupiter
Line of Intuition ends in
A star

The “Hands in Scriptures” states:
The Line of Intuition appears outside the Line of the Body
toward the edge of the Palm. It stands apart from the Line of the
Body and may curve out or in. The longer the line the more
pronounced the intuitive ability. The Line of Intuition represents
thinking in the spiritual realm outside the normal cognitive
process. The spiritual realm includes Elect Angels (angels of
God) and Fallen Angels (demons). The person may make
decisions on hunches or instinct rather than logic and analysis
and may have unaccountable knowledge and suspicions. The
person with this line may be clairvoyant and cognizant of the
spiritual realm. The person may have premonitions or prophetic
dreams that predict the future.”
If well-marked: adds to the Intuitive faculty of the subject – the
Mercurian shrewdness. The subject receives impressions for
which he cannot account and forms opinions which are accurate
but cannot give any reasons for this accuracy; had added faculty
of shrewdness, sensitiveness, keenness in estimating people;
adroit shrewdness in arriving at correct opinions concerning
many persons. This faculty of receiving correct impressions of
people whom they meet can be cultivated. These impressions
come even to celebrated spirit mediums.
This intuition operates to a mental impression of others and
thus having the Line of Intuition in their hands seem to be
endowed in the highest degree with the faculty of receiving
these impressions.
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Line of Intuition on square and hard hand and few lines:
The subject dismisses the intuition as foolishness.
Long fingers, pointed tips, Full Mount of the Moon, Head Line
sloping, tip of the Thumb pointed and a Line of intuition is seen:
The subject will be a psychic, will have visions, dreams, strong
impressions of impending danger, will see signs and believe in
omens.
He will be Dreamy, Nervous, Highly strung, and wear out soon.
These impressions come even to celebrated spirit mediums.
This intuition operates to a mental impression of others and
those e having this Line of Intuition in their hands seem to be
endowed in the highest degree with the faculty of receiving
these impressions.
Line of Intuition on square and hard hand and few lines: The
subject dismisses the intuition as foolishness.
Long fingers, pointed tips, Full Mount of the Moon, Head Line
sloping, tip of the Thumb pointed and a Line of Intuition is
seen:The subject will be a psychic, will have visions, dreams,
strong impressions of impending danger, will see sings and
believe in omens. He will be Dreamy, Nervous, Highly strung, and
wear out soon. If found in the left hand only: aptitude for occult
science (is there) but not cultivated.
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If clear, with a cross in the quadrangle (Mystic Cross) beneath
the Mount of Saturn: strong and unusual aptitude for the occult
sciences amounting almost to inspiration.
Clear, with a high mount of the Moon, more pronounced in its
upper part-Mesmeric, hypnotizing power.
Terminating on the Upper Mount of Mars –hypnotizing power of
remarkable intensity.
Short, wavy and branched with an exaggerated Mount of Mars-
restless disposition.
Broken repeatedly – Intuitive powers come by fits and starts and
cannot be relied upon.
Forming a triangle with the Line of Fate and the Line of Head:
APTITUDE FOR OCCULT SCIENCES.
Found in both the and and crossed by influence lines from the
line of life: Close friends and relatives of the subject strongly
object to his study and practice of occult phenomena.
Found in both the hands and crossed by a line of influence from
the Mount of the Mount, which also crosses the line of Fate:
These studies or aptitudes interfere disastrously witty the
subject’s career.
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A very clear and lone Line of Intuition having an island an island
in the beginning: Clairvoyance but there is an indication of
somnambulism.
A very clear and lone Line of Intuition having an island an island
in the beginning: and if the Head Line is very sloping: Prone to
nightmares too.
Head Line sloping down into the Mount of the Moon and ending
in a star: REMARKABLE LINE OF INTUITION.
but with a poor line of heart: clairvoyant mediums with a
tendency to be driven to insanity.
Deep line of Intuition: Greatest amount of Intuition.
Broken/defective line: Limited amount of Intuition
Islands on the line of Intuition: The faculty bring poor success.
Head line sinks low into the Mount of the Moon and the Line of
intuition cuts it: The mental forces will be injured by allowing
too much imagination and intuition to have play.
A branch rising from the Line of Intuition and running to the
Mount of Jupiter: The subject will be ambitious to accomplish
something with his intuitive faculties-they are successful
occultists.
A branch rising from the Line of Intuition to the Mount of Apollo:
The Subject will achieve renown through the exercise of his
mental faculties.
A branch rising from the Line of Intuition cuts the line of Saturn:
The exercise of the intuitive faculties will impair the career of
the subject.
Line of Intuition ends in a Star: The subject will have great
success from the exercise of these faculties.
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If Mercury development be strong :The subject will make money
from the exercise of intuitive faculties, or can do so if he
wishes.
If Mercury development is bad: reverts to tricks
Crosses on the Line of Intuition: Humbug clairvoyant, medium
and fortune teller.
A Line from the Line of Intuition merging into the Line of Saturn:
Exercise of intuitive faculties will assist the career of the
subject.
Line of intuition starting higher on the Mount of the Moon:
Intuitive faculty of the subject under control.
The Line of Intuition according to St. Germain de Comte:
1. Starting from the lower part of the Mount of the Moon near
the Percussion. and coming up in a more or less accentuated
curve to the Mount of Mercury, where it terminates also near the
Percussion - A peculiar tendency to presentiments. A strong
aptitude toward the occult sciences.
2. If found in the Left Hand only - The aptitude for occult
sciences is there, inherited, but not cultivated.
3. Clear, and with a cross in the Quadrangle beneath the Mount
of Saturn - Very unusual aptitude for the occult sciences,
amounting almost to inspiration.
4. This is the large, fine St. Andrew's cross called the Mystic
Cross.
5. Clear, and with a high Mount of the Moon, more pronounced in
its upper part - Mesmeric, hypnotizing power.
6. The higher up on the Mount of the Moon is the starting point
of the line, the more the subject will have his intuitive faculty
under control.
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7. Terminating on the Upper Mount of Mars - Hypnotizing power
of remarkable intensity.
8. The energy of the Upper Mount of Mars has here full sway and
increases ten-fold the peculiar gift of the subject, as far as
influencing others is concerned.
9. Short, wavy and branched, with the Mount of Mars
exaggerated - A restless disposition, the result of ultra-
nervousness. The subject will be extremely difficult to please.
10. Broken repeatedly - The intuitive tendency comes by fits and
starts and cannot be relied upon.
11. Forming a triangle with the Line of Fate and the Line of Head
-Strong aptitude for occult sciences.
12. Found in both hands and crossed by Influence Lines from the
Line of Life -The subject's relatives or close friends object
strongly to his indulging in the practice or even study of occult
phenomena.
13. Found in both hands and crossed by Lines of Influence from
the Mount of the Moon that also cross the Line of Fate - These
tendencies or aptitudes will interfere disastrously with the
subject's career.
14. Starting in an island - Somnambulism; clairvoyance. There
are no stronger indications in the hand concerning clairvoyant
powers. Seen more frequently, however, in the hands of habitual
sleep-walkers
15. A Born Somnambulist: A sloping Line of Head. A large island
at the beginning of a very clear and long Line of Intuition."In the
hand of a young man who had always been a sleepwalker and
was, besides, prone to nightmares and presentiments."
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XIII VIA LASCIVIA
Cause of it’s name:
With a strong line of Mercury and a sister line besides it, the
subject would have a SUPERABUNDANCE of VITALITY and GOOD
HEALTH, and would work off a good part of it in LASCIVIOUS
PRACTICES.
But this case would be true ONLY IF the subject’s hands were
sensual.
If not.. THEN THE SUBJECT WOULD BE MORE LIKELY TO
EXPEND HIS SURPLUS ENERGY IN THE SPHERE OF ACTIVITY
IN WHICH THE TYPE OF HIS HAND PLACED HIM.
As it occupies a slanting position and does not rise to the top of
the hand there is no other reason why the line was taken as
indicating an operation in the lower world located at the base of
the hand.
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Via Lascivia
running parallel
to the Line of
Mercury
Via Lascivia
starting from
inside the
Life line
A branch from
Via Lascivia merging
In the line of Apollo

If the Via-Lascivia be deep and clearly marked there will be a
strong tendency to lower the subject in some direction. He is apt
to think evil though he may not practice it.
Soft hand, pleasure loving, full Mount of Venus, Well-marked Line
of Via-Lascivia: Devoted to pleasure; pursues its regardless of
the cost in money or consequence.
Via Lascivia + Voluptry habits: will be a menace to his career.
If with such a line the Head Line is defective: then the excesses
affect the brain.
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A star on Via
Lascivia
A branch from
Via Lascivia cutting
the lineof Apollo
A branch from
Via Lascivia
cutting the
Life line & going
to the Mt. Of Venus
WITH SUCH A HAND
If the Line of Saturn has islands: Pleasure seeking causes
financial embarrassment.
If dots or crosses are seen on the line of Apollo or Mount
of Apollo: excesses will ruin reputation.
If a chance line runs from a deep Via-Lascivia and cuts the
line of Apollo which ends in a fork: The lasciviousness of
the subject will ruin his married life.
The same reading applies to the Line of Saturn.

If a chance line from Via-Lascivia cuts the line of Life, then
lascivious tendencies injures his health and cause illness.
If the line of Life is so cuts and it becomes defective: Then the
excesses will permanently injure the subject’s health.
If bars from the Via-Lascivia cut the Mercury Line: Excesses will
injure the health and prospects of the subject.
If a chance line from the Via-Lascivia run to a dot in the Life
Line the excesses will cause a severe illness at the age which
the dot indicates.
Married Life ruined due to excesses: If a chance line run from a
deep Via-Lascivia and cuts the Line of Affection which ends in a
fork: The Lasciviousness of the subject will ruin his married life.
If a rising branch from the Via-Lascivai cuts the Lines of Apollo
or Saturn:
The Lascivious tendencies of the subject will ruin the success
of the subject.
If a chance line from the Via-Lascivia crosses the Life Line: The
excesses will injure the health and cause illness.
If bars from the Via-Lascivia cut the Mercury line: The excesses
will injure the health and prospects of the subject.
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If a chance line from the Via-Lascivia run into a dot in the Life
Line: The excesses will cause severe illness at the age which
the dot indicates.
Numerous lines from the Via-Lascivia run across the Head Line:
Excesses will weaken and impair the brain’ the subject will have
many headaches.
If a dot, bar, break or cross occurs in the Head Line after these
cutting lines: The subject will have attack of brain fever.
If with such combination a star be seen in the Head Line: The
subject may become insane due to excesses.
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DEBAUCHERY
WELL MARKED VIA LASCIVIA
STRONG LINE OF MARS
ALL LINES ARE RED ARE DEEP & RED
BIG MOUNT OF VENUS
THICK THIRD PHALANGES
SHORT FIRST PHALANGES
THE SUBJECT DEBAUCHES HIMSELF CONTINUOUSLY
HE COMMITS RAPE, BRUTAL MURDER,
ARSON AND CRIME

All the above characteristics of Debauchery + thick or clubbed
thumb
The native will commit any crime to accomplish his desires and
hide their commission
If the hand is not having the animal instinct, but the line of Mars
sweeps across the Mount of the moon and the Via-Lascivia is
present :The subject will drink heavily and commit intolerable
excesses
Wavy and long, starting from inside the Mount of Venus:
Immortality, life shortened by excesses.
Wavy: inconsistency, III- success due to dissipation.
Forked at its termination: Impotence, slow wasting away due to
dissipation.
The good Effects of Via-Lascivia: As a sister line to Hepatica, it
repairs the line of Liver wherever defective. If it runs besides
the Line of Mercury: good health and success will be doubly
certain. If well-traced and runs parallel to the Line of Mercury in
both the hands: Sensuality and passionate thirst for money.
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Via Lasciva according to Comte de St. Germain
Position And Character : Normal. Running parallel to the Line of
Liver. starting farther from the Plain of Mars and ending on the
Mount of Mercury: when traced clearly in both hands -
Sensuality. Passionate thirst for money.
Considered as a sister line to the Line of Liver, it repairs many of
its defects.
Wavy - Inconstancy. Ill success, of' ten due to dissipation.
Wavy and long, starting from inside the Mount of Venus -
Immorality.
Life shortened by excesses.
Terminations And Forks At The Termination:
Terminating on the Mount of Mer-cury - Good luck; eloquence;
cleverness as a politician; generally accompanied by had
morals.
Forked at its termination - Impotence, languor; slow wasting
away; generally due to excesses.
Breaks And Branches :Same meanings as those read on the Line
of Liver.
Connected With The Main Lines
Cutting the Line of Liver - Grave indication of liver troubles; also
annihilation of the business qualities the Line of
Liver may have shown up to the date of the cut. To be read in
the hand of a voluptuary - Success in business destroyed by
excessive love of the other sex.
Connected with the Line of the Sun by a line not cutting the
latter - Wealth.
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Connected with the Line of the Sun by a line cutting the latter –
Heavy financial losses, or artistic success ruined by excessive
love of the other sex.
A star - Riches, but much trouble to secure them, keep them and
enjoy them; due to exaggerate influence of, or love for, the
opposite sex.
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XIV THE RASCETTES OF THE BRACELETTE
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Samudrik Darpan states about
In Hindu Palmistry and Kartikeyan Palmistry, the Manibhra
Rekhas or rascettes of the Bracelette, at the wrist are give
great Importance. In Samudrka Darpan, the indications of the
three rekhas forming the Manibhanda (shown in the above
figure) are as follows:
1. Line (1-1) is related to wealth
2. Line (2-2) is related to learning
3. Line (3-3) is related to bhakti
Among the three, whichever line is clear, straight, deep, smooth
and without crosses, will give excellent results of the subject
indicated.
Richard Webster, in his book “Palmistry for beginners”
states as follows: “Traditionally regard each rascette
as indicating twnety five full years of life....one factor
that has been confirmed by scientists”If the top
rascette arches upwards into the palm it is an indication
of gyneocological problem and difficulties in childbirth.
The ancient Greeks knew this. If the priests noticed a woman
with the top Rascette arching onto her palm, she became a
vestal virgin at the temple and was not allowed to marry.”
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MANIBANDHA REKHAS

The Rascettes or Bracelets are the lines which cross the wrist
at the base of the hand. Each bracelet indicates a span of life
from 28 to 30 years(traditional inter precaution)
FIRST BRCELET, if deep, indicates a strong constitution,
especially, when there is a deep Life line.
Travel lines: Long branches which rise high into the mount of th
Moon indicates travels. The Line increase the restlessness of
the subject to travel.
The Types
a) Lunarian - Indications of travel Most anxious to travel
b) The Mercurian - Most anxious to travel
c) Martian/Apollonian/Jupiterian - Travel to some extent with and
idea of improving their material success
d) Saturnian - in search of knowledge
e) Venusian - purely for pleasure
f) Soft hand - Mental travel
Branch coming from Life line to travel line
The native retired from business, changed his thoughts form
business to books and mentally travelled a great deal & actually
took a few journeys.
First rascette rises in the center {Indicates delicacy of the
internal organs contained in the abdomen. In a woman – most
often the procreative organs; Danger in maternity. The bulging
bracelet adds confirmatory indications if evidence of female
weaknesses appear on the Lower Mount of Moon or the 0r the
Line of Mercury.
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Three bracelets very clear, well-defined and coloured: HEALTH ,
WEALTH & GOOD FORTUNE, a smooth, easy existence.
When poorly formed: A life of extravagance and of dissipation
(confirm with other signs, mounts, etc.)
Three bracelets very clear, well-defined and coloured: with a
very poor Life line: Success and fortune without health to enjoy
them.
First bracelet chained: A Life of much hard word and care; but
with final success crowning these efforts.
A long line from the Rascette To the Mount of Jupiter , Crossing
the Mount of Venus: A long and successful journey
If it come from the Mount of the Moon -Sea voyage.
Two lines from the Bracelets to the Mount of Saturn crossing
each other: The subject will not return from one of these long
journeys.
A line from the Rascette to the Mount of Apollo: Reputation
acquired through associating with people in high position met
one’s travels.
A line from the Rascette to the Mount of Mercury: Indication of
sudden wealth. It acts as a sister line in the Line of Liver.
Lines from the Rascette to the Mount of the Moon: journeys by
land, when these lines do not cross the Mount of the Moon.
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FOR EVERY LINE - A JOURNEY
LONGER THE LINE - LONGER THE JOURNEY
Two such lines parallel ) DANGEROUS (from start to finish ) but
ROSPEROUS JOURNEYS
The three bracelets breaking at a point; one above the other,
under the Mount of Saturn: inordinate vanity and untruthfulness,
leading to disaster.
A poor wavy line from the Rascette cutting the Line of Liver
:Poor luck.
A cross in the centre of the first bracelet (if the later is finely
shaped and unbroken)
A life full of difficulties, but ending peacefully and comfortably.
A line from the Rascette to the Mount of Jupiter with a cross or
angle on the first bracelet of the Rascette - Money by
inheritance and position of honour coming to the subject at old
age.
A triangle on the first bracelet of the Rascette: Large fortune by
inheritance.
A star on the middle of the first bracelet
On a good hand: INHERITNACE
On a bad hand: immorality
Four bracelets: OCTOGENERIAN
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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 Palmistry for 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. God Given Glyphs Jennifer Hirsch
21. The Spellbinding Power of Palmistry Johnny Fincham
20. Left Brain and Right Brain Daz Eden
21. The Split Brain Revisited Michael Gazz
22. The Monkey Palmist No Monkeying Around Dippy Vankani
23. The Psychological Significance of the Hand Dr. Around Cummins
24. A Classcal Textbook of Psychodiagnostic Dr. Arnold Holtzman
25. La Man Mirror due destin Henri Mangin
26. The Human Hand Charlotte Wolff
27. The Secrets of Palmistry Dr. Dayanand
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20. Samudr ik Darpan
21. Sariraka Sastra
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