How to Read Palms
Before discussing the lines of palmistry, it is fair to state that this page provides an overall guideline about the principal lines on the hand, but it is by no means a complete resource. You will be able to read the dictates of your destiny to overcome your character defects, temper, and disposition that might otherwise greatly hamper your material progress and spiritual evolution.
The information provided on this page is sufficient for a student or lover of numerology to acquire the necessary knowledge of palmistry.
Which Hand Should You Read Your Palm?
The most important question in lines on palmistry is which hand is to be read: right or left? Generally speaking, the more dominant hand should be read. If you are right-handed, the right hand is the proper hand to read. However, in some cases, you will find you have to read the lines of both hands. The following details the different types of lines of palmistry and their respective characteristics:
What Do the Lines on Your Palms Mean?
The Line of Life or Life Line
The line of life shows the kind of life followed, the general health of the subject and the length of life to be expected.
- The Life Line is long, clear and of good color: Good health and long life
- The Life Line is linked and made up of little pieces: May indicate challenges in life or health issues.
- The Life Line is broken in both hands: Death occurs at that age
- The Life Line starts from under the base of the mount of Jupiter: Suggests ambitions success
- The Life Line has ascending branches: Shows achievements and progress
- The Life Line has descending branches: Reflects setbacks
- The Life Line forms a netted line: An indication of fertility
- A fork at the end of the Life Line: Dependence in old age.
The Line of Head or Head Line
This line says about the intellectual capacity and the general characteristics of an individual.
- A straight, clear, and even Head Line: Signifies common sense and strong business acumen.
- The Head Line is sloping: Indicates romanticism, idealism, and a bohemian lifestyle.
- The Head Line is straight, clear and going to the side of the hand: Shows great intellectual power but may also point to selfish tendencies.
- The Head Line slopes almost to the wrist: Suggests self-delusion and an overactive imagination.
- The Head Line is short, barely reaching the middle of the hand: Reflects a weaker intellect and lack of willpower.
- A netted Head Line: Points to nervousness or anxiety.
- Many breaks throughout the Head Line: Indicates increasing melancholy or mental distress.
The Line of Heart or Heart Line
The Heart Line reflects the depth of emotions and romantic inclinations:
- The Heart Line is well-defined, long and straight: Signifies true, devoted love.
- The Heart Line extends from one edge of the palm to the other: Intense passion, potentially leading to jealousy and heartbreak.
- The Heart Line is bright and red: Indicating strong, fiery passion.
- The Heart Line is bare and thin inclined towards the percussion: Suggesting emotional sterility and detachment.
- The Heart Line is pale and broad: Revealing an indifferent, emotionally detached nature.
- Breaks in the Heart Line: Predicts disappointment and emotional challenges.
- A netted Heart Line: Indicates fluctuating affections and emotional instability.
The Girdle of Venus
The Girdle of Venus is a semi-circle line starting between the index and middle fingers and ending between the ring and pinky fingers. It signifies heightened sensitivity and emotional intensity:
- People possess the Girdle of Venus: Which indicates passionate enthusiasm and a deep capacity for feeling.
- The Girdle of Venus goes over the side of the hand (or in contact with the marriage line): Suggests potential disturbances in married life.
- The Girdle of Venus cuts the heart line: Reflecting weaker, more fragile love.
- Breaks in the Girdle of Venus: Points to intense but short-lived romantic relationships.
- The Girdle of Venus touches the Mount of Mercury: Indicates potential for a spectacular business career.
The Line of the Sun (The Line of Apollo)
The Sun Line, also called the Line of Apollo, signifies fame, success, and creative achievement. Its origin on the palm provides insight into the nature of one’s success:
- The Sun Line is rising from the Life Line: Denotes great success in artistic, literary, or dramatic endeavors.
- The Sun Line is rising from the Mount of Luna: Success in creative fields but often reliant on others.
- The Sun Line is rising from the Plain of Mars: Success comes after hard work and struggle.
- The Sun Line is rising from the Heart Line: Shows a love for art, but the individual may not fully realize artistic potential.
- The Sun Line is ascending towards the Line of Saturn: Suggests artistic success tempered by financial hardship.
- Fork at the End of the Sun Line: Represents recognition, wealth, and a successful career.
The Line of Mercury (or the Line of Health, Liver or the Hepatica)
The Mercury Line, rising from the base of the Mercury Mount, indicates the subject’s overall health and vitality. The straighter the line, the healthier the individual:
- The Mercury Line is touching the Life Line: Suggests underlying health issues affecting longevity.
- The Mercury Line is touching the Heart and Life Lines: Indicates heart-related weaknesses.
- The Mercury Line is red where it joins the Heart Line: Signals active heart disease.
- No Mercury Line: Signifies excellent health, free from illness.
- Netted Mercury Line: Indicates hair loss.
- Forked Mercury Line: Points to a tendency for depression or despondency.
The Fate Line (The Saturnian)
The Fate Line may rise from the Line of Life, the wrist, the Mount of Luna or the plain of Mars, it reveals important insights about one’s career and life direction:
- A clear well-defined Fate Line starting at the base of the palm and extending well up near the base of the fingers: Indicates steady progress and success in life.
- Very Long Fate Line: Suggests potential misfortune or challenges.
- The Fate Line starts from the Life Line: Ambitions will likely be realized.
- The Fate Line starts on the Mount of Moon: Signifies life influenced by external factors.
- The Fate Line starts in the middle of the palm: Success comes later in life after much struggle.
- Netted Fate Line: Indicates complications or obstacles.
- Breaks in the Fate Line: Suggest changes in career or new ventures.
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Learn the History of Palmistry
The history of palmistry is a captivating journey through ancient cultures and civilizations. Its roots can be traced back to ancient India, China, and Egypt, where it was practiced as a form of divination and self-discovery. The Greeks embraced palmistry and eventually made its way to Europe during the Middle Ages, gaining popularity among various societies.
