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Palmistry is an ancient art
and one that has many systems of interpretation. It is also an
intuitive art that is easily learned just by learning a few
basics about the symbolism that is represented by the lines that
run across the palm, the mounts (or fleshy parts) of the palm
and the structure of fingers. In some systems, the right hand
represents who you are today and the left hand, everything that
you were born with when you came into this world. For "palmistry
on the run" though it is best to read the hand that the person
writes with, as that would be considered to be dominant hand. In
palmistry, the hand as a whole is divided into three different
sections. The Fingers represent the mind and the higher self.
The middle of the palm represents day-to-day life and the
conscious mind. The lower half of the hand represents primal
instincts, health and basic drives of the subconscious.
Palmistry is all about proportion, symmetry and distortions of
what would be considered to be a perfectly formed hand. You can
tell a lot about a person by looking at their thumb and fingers.
The thumb has three phalanges. Its tip represents will power. A
club shaped thumb indicates criminal tendency. Pointed or long
tips indicate creativity and intelligence. The middle phalange
represents logic. The longer the phalange, the more efficient
and strategic the person. The fleshy part at the base of the
thumb is called the Mount of Venus, which represents empathy,
emotion, grace and compassion. The fatter and fleshier this part
of the hand is, the more sensitive and compassionate the
individual.
The index finger correlates
to the planet Jupiter and indicates good fortune and career. The
middle finger is related to Saturn and limitations and
restrictions in life. The ring finger is called the Apollo. It
relates to self-expression and intelligence. The pinky finger
belongs to the planet Mercury, which is about your ability to
communicate with others and sustain relationships. The longer
and straighter the finger, the more good fortune a person can
expect to have in these areas. All these fingers have their own
mounts, which are located on the palm right below each one. The
more developed or pronounced these fleshy mounds are beneath the
finger, the more developed that trait is in a person. The Mount
of Jupiter below the index fingers represents ambition,
leadership, religion, honor and love of nature. The Mount of
Saturn below the middle finger represents sanity, sobriety,
wisdom, introversion and karmic events such as good or bad luck.
The Mount of Apollo below the ring represents confidence,
creativity, impulsiveness and extroversion. The Mount of Mercury
below your little finger has to do with ability to sell
yourself, communication, quickness, connection as well as
writing and mathematical abilities. Sometimes the Mount of
Mercury will be feathered with short vertical lines that are
called Lines of Affection. These sometimes indicate the number
of deep emotional connections or significant relationships in a
person's life. Right below the Mount of Mercury (below the
little finger there are two more mounts. About half way down is
the Mount of Upper Mars, which reflects your temperament: if
this mound is fleshy then the person tends to be more courageous
or war-like. Below that, near the base of the hand is the Mount
of Luna (also known as the Mount of the Moon). This mound
reflects such qualities as generosity, warmth and imagination.
If it is over pronounced it can indicate a tendency to madness.
Below the Mount of Jupiter (follow the index finger downwards)
lies the Lower Mars, which deals with aggression, hostility and
capacity for evil. The center of the palm is called the Plane of
Mars. If the plane has a dip in it you are calm, cool and
collected. If it is raised or flat you are more likely to
display a bad temper. The Heart Line cuts laterally across the
upper palm between the mounts of Jupiter and Mercury. Loops,
bubbles, cuts and breaks in this line indicate relationships and
episodes occurring in a person's love life. The Head Line is
normally positioned and can cut across the palm or curve
downward. It is an indicator of intelligence and mental health.
An optimum Head line runs straight, is deep and has a long
extension almost to the other side of the palm. This more the
headline curves downward towards the list, the less control the
individual may have over his or her emotions. The Life Line
usually circles the thumb and begins under the mount of Jupiter
and extends to the wrist. It encircles the Mount of Lower Mars
and Venus and in most cases ends at the base of the hand. This
line indicates major life events as well as the health of the
subject. The longer this line is, the longer the individual will
live. The fourth main lie on the palm is called the Line of Fate
(also known as the Line of Faith. This line runs vertically from
the middle of the base of the palm and up towards the middle
finger. It is an indicator of material and financial strength.
The deeper, stronger and less broken the line, the more likely
the person is likely to be successful. It also indicates a
serious, business like nature.
The line of Apollo is a vertical line that is found on the upper
part of the Mount of the Moon. It has been called the line of
the Sun, and the line of Brilliancy, and to it has been ascribed
the gift of great artistic talents, wealth and fame. Not every
hand possesses this line. The line of Mercury has been variously
called the line of Health or the line of Liver. It is found
either on Mount of Mercury or the Plain of Mars. If there is no
line you are probably blessed with excellent health. Strong
markings in this area indicate troubles with health. There are
many Minor Lines that don't appear in every hand but one of the
best known is the Girdle of Venus that starts between the Mounts
of Jupiter and Saturn and ends around the little finger. This
line looks like a loop circling three of your four fingers and
its presence is supposed to indicate beauty and luck in romance.
The hand is filled with all kinds of markings, lines, feathers,
stars, and crosses --each with particular meanings. As a rule of
thumb (no pun intended) any time you find a marking on a mound,
it usually indicates that something special is going on in that
department of your life. Next month's New Age Notebook will go
into more detail about the meanings of these symbols in the
hand.
Palmistry, also known as
Chiromancy, is the art of telling a person's fortune by looking
at the lines and bumps on a person's hand.
However, since the 1920s,
the art of Chiromancy has come a long way. Chirognomy is a
related science in which hand shape; finger shape, fingers,
nails and the texture and consistency of the flesh are examined
in order to get a glimpse into the inner workings of the
personality.
Dermatoglyphics is the study
of ridge patterns and formations found on the fingertips and
palm itself to detect and diagnose inherited diseases.
However here we are dealing
with what I would call the "Romany Reader Basics" of the Art. In
an earlier New Age Notebook called Basic Palmistry I identified
the major lines and mounts of the human hand. In this article we
are going to examine other kinds of markings and characteristics
that are common indicators of personality, temperament and fate.
Bubbles and Loops -
Bubbles and loops that occur on life lines, heart lines and fate
lines indicate significant episodes in your life or a life that
is broken by many odd experiences. Strong clean lines without
bubbles are always preferable if you are looking for a serene
and quiet life.Broken Lines - These usually indicate that a life
will be disrupted in an upsetting manner.
A broken lifeline can mean
an early or tragic life. A break in the head line can mean a
period of insanity or mental illness. Crosses and
cross-hatching: These marks on any mound or area of the hand
often represent stressful influences, events or people. Usually
the influence is a significant or important relationship. The
deeper the line the more traumatic or life-defining the
experience is said to be. The nature of the event is determined
on which mound you find the cross or cross-hatching. For
instance, if you have a lot of cross-hatching on your Mound of
Lower Mars you may encounter a lot of war or violence in your
life.
Crosses and cross-hatching
on your Mound of Apollo can indicate troubles with career,
confidence and success. On the outer edge of the hand, just
below the little finger and the Mound of Mercury such marks are
said to indicate how many children are in your future. If
horizontal lines or cross-hatching occurs on your thumbs or
fingertips it is a sure sign that you are under too much stress.
Attachment lines: These are lines that occur above the heart
line and wrap from the side of the hand and extend out beneath
the little finger. This is supposed to indicate the number of
significant relationships or attachments you will have in your
life.
Healer Stigmata: a long
horizontal line that is crossed by three shorter lines indicates
this. It is a symbol of natural healing abilities and usually
occurs on the mound of Mercury just below the little finger.
Squares: If you find a square on your hand it means that you are
a teacher or natural born leader and meant to enlighten others.
The area of interest where you will excel is indicated where it
is placed on a mound. For instance, a square that is found on
the mound of Mercury indicates a career in teaching or
education.
A square found on the Mound
of Venus below the thumb can indicate a nurse, doctor or healer.
Feathery light lines: These can be found all over the hand and
are usually an indication of failing health. If the lines travel
up from the wrist to the little finger it can indicate a chronic
disease or disability. X's: X's found anywhere in the palm
usually indicate travel. If it is found on either of the Mounds
of Upper or Lower Mars or on the plain of Mars it means
traveling as a result of war or a military career.
An X on the mound of Venus
(below the thumb) means relocating for love and on the mound of
Jupiter an X can mean relocating for reasons to do with career
advancement. Triangles: Triangles anywhere on the palm indicate
a decent upbringing and emotional or intellectual strength. This
once again depends which mound the triangle is found on. For
example: a triangle found on the Mound of Venus indicates
emotional strength and understanding when it comes to love. A
triangle found on the mound of Saturn beneath the third finger
indicates incredible physical and emotional endurance during
times of trouble.
The Ring of Solomon: This is
a line that circles the base of the Jupiter finger (index
finger) and is found in the hands of those who are said to be
psychic. It is also believed to represent royal blood or
ancestry. Stars: A star-shaped hatching of lines can mean that
you will enjoy especially good fortune wherever that star is
located. For instance if you have a star on your Mound of Venus,
it can indicate fame.
A star on your Mound of
Mercury can mean success at relationships. Wherever you find a
star on your hand, you are most likely to find good fortune
unless it is located on the mound of Saturn beneath your third
finger. In that case, it means a life of arrogance and pride
without the prizes. Palmistry, also known as Chiromancy, is the
art of telling a person's fortune by looking at the lines and
bumps on a person's hand. However, since the 1920s, the art of
Chiromancy has come a long way. Chirognomy is a related science
in which hand shape; finger shape, fingers, nails and the
texture and consistency of the flesh are examined in order to
get a glimpse into the inner workings of the personality.
Dermatoglyphics is the study
of ridge patterns and formations found on the fingertips and
palm itself to detect and diagnose inherited diseases. However
here we are dealing with what I would call the "Romany Reader
Basics" of the Art. In an earlier New Age Notebook called Basic
Palmistry I identified the major lines and mounts of the human
hand. In this article we are going to examine other kinds of
markings and characteristics that are common indicators of
personality, temperament and fate. Bubbles and Loops - Bubbles
and loops that occur on life lines, heart lines and fate lines
indicate significant episodes in your life or a life that is
broken by many odd experiences. Strong clean lines without
bubbles are always preferable if you are looking for a serene
and quiet life.
Broken Lines - These
usually indicate that a life will be disrupted in an upsetting
manner. A broken lifeline can mean an early or tragic life.
A break in the head line can
mean a period of insanity or mental illness. Crosses and
cross-hatching: These marks on any mound or area of the hand
often represent stressful influences, events or people. Usually
the influence is a significant or important relationship. The
deeper the line the more traumatic or life-defining the
experience is said to be. The nature of the event is determined
on which mound you find the cross or cross-hatching. For
instance, if you have a lot of cross-hatching on your Mound of
Lower Mars you may encounter a lot of war or violence in your
life.
Crosses and
cross-hatching on your Mound of Apollo can indicate troubles
with career, confidence and success. On the outer edge of the
hand, just below the little finger and the Mound of Mercury such
marks are said to indicate how many children are in your future.
If horizontal lines or cross-hatching occurs on your thumbs or
fingertips it is a sure sign that you are under too much stress.
Attachment lines: These are lines that occur above the heart
line and wrap from the side of the hand and extend out beneath
the little finger. This is supposed to indicate the number of
significant relationships or attachments you will have in your
life. Healer Stigmata: a long horizontal line that is crossed by
three shorter lines indicates this. It is a symbol of natural
healing abilities and usually occurs on the mound of Mercury
just below the little finger. Squares: If you find a square on
your hand it means that you are a teacher or natural born leader
and meant to enlighten others. The area of interest where you
will excel is indicated where it is placed on a mound. For
instance, a square that is found on the mound of Mercury
indicates a career in teaching or education. A square found on
the Mound of Venus below the thumb can indicate a nurse, doctor
or healer. Feathery light lines: These can be found all over the
hand and are usually an indication of failing health. If the
lines travel up from the wrist to the little finger it can
indicate a chronic disease or disability. X's: X's found
anywhere in the palm usually indicate travel. If it is found on
either of the Mounds of Upper or Lower Mars or on the plain of
Mars it means traveling as a result of war or a military career.
An X on the mound of Venus (below the thumb) means relocating
for love and on the mound of Jupiter an X can mean relocating
for reasons to do with career advancement. Triangles: Triangles
anywhere on the palm indicate a decent upbringing and emotional
or intellectual strength. This once again depends which mound
the triangle is found on. For example: a triangle found on the
Mound of Venus indicates emotional strength and understanding
when it comes to love.
A triangle found on the
mound of Saturn beneath the third finger indicates incredible
physical and emotional endurance during times of trouble. The
Ring of Solomon: This is a line that circles the base of the
Jupiter finger (index finger) and is found in the hands of those
who are said to be psychic. It is also believed to represent
royal blood or ancestry. Stars: A star-shaped hatching of lines
can mean that you will enjoy especially good fortune wherever
that star is located. For instance if you have a star on your
Mound of Venus, it can indicate fame.
A star on your Mound of
Mercury can mean success at relationships. Wherever you find a
star on your hand, you are most likely to find good fortune
unless it is located on the mound of Saturn beneath your third
finger. In that case, it means a life of arrogance and pride
without the prizes.
