In order to be able to follow the explanations given for each type of
hand, the list set out below will prove useful.
(1) The 1st phalange is the section of the finger carrying the nail.
(2) The 2nd phalange is the section of the finger between the 1st and
2nd joints.
(3) The 3rd phalange is the section of the finger between the 2nd and
3rd joints.
(4) The positions of the Mounts of Mercury, Apollo, Saturn, Jupiter,
Luna and Venus are shown in Fig. 7. Of the Mounts of Mars, there are
two positions. One is situated between the Mount of Jupiter and the
thumb, while the other comes between the Mounts of Mercury and Luna.
(5) The Girdle of Venus, which is rarely found, is a curved line
running between Mercury and either Jupiter or Saturn.
(6) The Bracelets are the lines running across the wrist, close to
where it joins the palm.
_ABILITY._--A small cross is shown where the Life line finishes.
_ABILITY, LACK OF._--A short Head line, terminating in the center of
the palm, with the Mounts of Saturn and Apollo almost non-existing.
_ACTIVE PERSON._--A rough, firm palm and an indistinct Heart line.
_AFFECTIONATE PERSON._--A clear Heart line and a very plump Mount of
Apollo.
_AMBITIOUS PERSON._--A short line traced from the Life line to the
Mount of Jupiter, existing on both hands.
_AMIABLE PERSON._--The Mounts of Jupiter and Mercury are very plump on
both palms.
_AMOROUS PERSON._--A hand deeply furrowed, somewhat silky in texture
and the Heart line well developed.
_ANGER._--The thumb has short phalanges, especially the first phalange;
finger-nails square and reddish at the base.
_ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT._--A line running directly from the Head line to
the third finger, and fingers long and tapering.
_AUDACIOUS PERSON._--The Mount of Mercury and the two Mounts of Mars
very clearly in evidence.
_AVARICIOUS._--The Head line extends across the palm, from end to end,
and is straight. At its end, it forms a small triangle.
_BILIOUS TEMPERAMENT._--The Health line wriggles its way along the
palm, while the hand is damp and clammy.
_BRAVE PERSON._--Straight fingers and both the Mounts of Mars are well
defined. Few hair lines cut across these mounts.
_CAUTIOUS PERSON._--The first phalange of the thumb twists inwards,
whilst all the fingers are remarkably straight.
_CHARITABLE PERSON._--A good Heart line with well-developed Mounts of
Venus and Mars (particularly the Mars Mount below Jupiter.)
_CHEERFUL PERSON._--A long first phalange to the fourth finger and the
Mounts of Jupiter, Apollo and Mercury nice and plump.
_CLEVER PERSON._--The Life line shows a cross at one of its ends and
the Mounts of Apollo and Mercury are well defined.
_CONCEITED PERSON._--Very plump Mounts of Saturn, Apollo and Mercury.
_CONSCIENTIOUS PERSON._--A broad, thin hand, a very distinct Mount of
Jupiter, and the first phalange of the thumb nicely curved.
_CONVINCING SPEAKER._--The fourth finger is almost as long as the
third, usually because the first phalange is long. This finger is
pointed.
_CORDIALITY._--The Heart line extends almost across the palm; it is
straight, except at one end, which branches into a fork.
_COWARDLY._--When the hand is opened out flat, the fourth phalanges of
all the fingers dip or curve downwards. None of the mounts are distinct.
_CRUEL PERSON._--The Heart line is almost or quite non-existing. The
hand is long, but square-cornered, and the finger-nails are pointed at
the base.
_DARING PERSON._--The Heart line curves round to the back of the hand,
while both the Mounts of Mars are fully developed.
_DECEITFUL PERSON._--The Head line wavers, is not very distinct, and it
has a double prong at one end. One of the prongs cuts across the Mount
of Luna.
_DEFIANT PERSON._--The third phalange of the first finger is longer
than the third phalanges of other fingers. The thumb is large.
_DISAPPOINTMENTS TO BE EXPERIENCED._--The Life line has a number of
small hair lines running from it, like herringbone pattern. Some of
these hair lines reach the bracelets.
_DISSIPATED PERSON._--A star beside the thumb-nail and the Head line is
deep and wide.
_ENERGETIC PERSON._--The head line runs from side to side of the palm.
It is clear throughout, while the four mounts below the four fingers
are very distinct.
_ENVIOUS PERSON._--On the first finger there are several clear lines;
they are found mostly on the third phalange, but some exist on the
second. None on the first.
_EXTRAVAGANT PERSON._--The tips of all the fingers bend back and the
Head line is weak.
_FAITHLESS PERSON._--The two Mounts of Mars and that of Mercury stand
out more clearly than the others.
_FAME, PERSON DESTINED FOR._--The Fate line is more distinct than any
other and no other line crosses it.
_FAR-SEEING PERSON._--The palm is depressed in the middle, the thumb
is well developed, strong in outline, and all the phalanges of the
fingers are about as long as they are wide.
_FAULT-FINDING PERSON._--A long, narrow hand, with an ill-defined Heart
line.
_FLIRT._--The Head line consists of a line joining up several links,
forming a species of chain.
_FORCEFUL PERSON._--A cross on the Mount of Apollo and small lines
crossing.
_FORTUNATE PERSON._--The Heart and Head lines almost touch below the
Mount of Jupiter. A cross is often found between them just at this
point. The third finger shows a long line running the length of two
phalanges.
_GOOD CHARACTER._--The Mounts of Jupiter, Saturn and Mercury are much
in evidence, while the tips of the fingers are nicely rounded.
_GREEDY PERSON._--When the hand is spread out the fingers bend inwards,
because of the excessive width of the palm. The Head line runs across
the palm almost in a straight line.
_HAPPY PERSON._--On the third finger there is a deep line running the
length of the third phalange. Also, the bracelets appear as a single
deep furrow.
_HARD WORKER._--The fourth finger has the second phalange a trifle
long, while the two Mounts or Mars are well developed.
_IDLER._--The Head line is very short; the Mounts of Luna and Mercury
are well developed, while the Mount of Mercury almost touches that of
Mars.
_IMPATIENT PERSON._--The Mounts of Mars and Mercury stand well above
the level of the palm and are crossed by several small lines.
_INTELLIGENT PERSON._--The Mounts of Apollo and Mercury are much in
evidence, while the Life line terminates in a cross.
_JEALOUS PERSON._--The Head line continues round to the back of the
hand, while the Mount of Mercury is more defined than the others.
_JUST PERSON._--Square-tipped fingers and square nails, while the space
formed between the Heart and Head lines is unusually wide.
_KIND PERSON._--A star figures on the thumb, while the Mounts of Apollo
and Mercury are much in evidence. The Heart line is not short.
_LIKING FOR OPPOSITE SEX._--A star is seen on the Mount of Mercury or a
star may appear between the Heart and Head lines.
_LONG LIFE._--The Heart line curves entirely round the thumb, being
plainly evident all the way, while the bracelets consist of three clear
lines.
_LUCKY PERSON._--See diagram of a very lucky hand.
_MARRIAGE._--The Marriage line is a comparatively short line, found
above the Heart line and starting from the edge of the palm, under the
little finger.
If straight and well defined, it is a sign of a happy married life.
(See Fig. A, p. 23.)
If curved down, there are troubles to overcome.
If the line runs down to the Heart line, money difficulties will arise
in married life. (See Fig. B.)
If the line ends in a fork, there are fears of quarrels and, perhaps,
separations. (See Fig. C.)
If the line runs up and touches the Fate line, marriage will bring many
successes.
If there is practically no length to the actual marriage line, but
a fork appears almost at the commencement, it is a clear proof that
troubles will arise and prevent the owner from marrying when he or she
desires it. There will be delays, postponements and other difficulties,
but they will be overcome in the end. (See Fig. D.)
If there is an island where the line should commence, this may be taken
as a sign that the possessor is not a suitable person for marriage.
But, if the line is a good one, after the island is past, there are
hopes that he or she will mend. (See Fig. E.)
If the marriage line hardly exists or does not appear at all, it is a
sign of single blessedness through life.
If the marriage line on the right hand is minutely examined, short
hair lines may be seen rising upwards from it. The number of these
denotes the number of children of the marriage. It is usually said that
the perpendicular lines represent the boys and the slanting lines the
girls. As these lines are often very indistinct, it may be necessary to
dust the hand with a dab of face-powder, in order to see them.
_NARROW-MINDED PERSON._--The Head line is short and it wavers or
wriggles its way across the palm.
_NEAT, ORDERLY PERSON._--Where each finger is hinged to the palm, there
is a deep crease making a badge on either side of it. The hand itself
is square and vigorous in appearance.
_NERVOUS PERSON._--The hand is very much lined, and there is difficulty
in picking out the chief lines. The Mount of Luna is large and much
furrowed.
[Illustration: A VERY LUCKY HAND
No. 9.--_The Life line begins on the Mount of Jupiter and is doubled._
The Heart line commences on the same mount and is forked at both ends.
The Head line is doubled and forked at one end. The Fate line is long,
straight and rises from the Bracelets. The finger of Apollo is lined.
The Marriage line is straight and clear.]
_OVERBEARING PERSON._--The fingers are square-tipped and the first
phalange of the thumb is long and thick. The hand itself is rough and
coarse. A short Heart line.
_PASSIONATE PERSON._--The Heart line is long and the Mount of Mercury
over-pronounced.
_PHILOSOPHIC PERSON._--The finger-tips are square; the phalanges are
all more or less fleshy and full; the thumb is large and long; the palm
is comparatively small.
_PROFLIGATE PERSON._--The Head line takes a wavering course, and there
is a star on the thumb, close up to the nail.
_RECKLESS PERSON._--The finger of Saturn is more pointed at the tip
than the other fingers. The Fate line does not come anywhere near to
the Bracelets.
_REFINED PERSON._--The Mounts of Mercury and Luna are far more
pronounced than the others; the fingers are slightly pointed, and the
texture of the hand is silky.
_RELIGIOUS PERSON._--The first finger has a square tip; the Mount of
Jupiter is large; the first phalanges of all the fingers are decidedly
long, and there is a cross in the center of the palm, close to the Head
and Heart lines.
_SECOND-SIGHT, PERSON WITH._--An unusual line runs from the Mount of
Luna to the Mount of Mercury. It takes a circular course and much
resembles the Life line, reversed. This line commences with an island.
_SLEEPY PERSON._--A deeply-grooved short Head line.
_SUCCESSFUL PERSON._--The Life line starts from the Mount of Jupiter
and is double throughout its course. The Heart line commences at almost
the same spot and is forked at both ends.
_SUPERSTITIOUS PERSON._--The Mount of Jupiter is particularly well
developed. There are several lines running across it; while the Head
line is shorter than usual.
_TACTFUL PERSON._--The hands are long and narrow; the texture of the
skin is smooth and silky, and all the first phalanges are plump and,
perhaps, longitudinally lined.
_TALKATIVE PERSON._--The Heart and Head lines are not easily
discovered, and the Mount of Mercury stands up more than the other
mounts.
_THOUGHTFUL PERSON._--The first finger almost as long as the second;
it is pointed at the tip more than the others. A wide space is formed
between the Heart, Head, Fate and Fortune (or Health) lines.
_TIMID PERSON._--None of the Mounts appear plainly, while the Head and
Heart lines run very close together.
_UNTRUTHFUL PERSON._--The little finger is long, reaching at least to
the base of the nail of the third finger. The Mount of Luna is crossed
with many lines.
_VAIN PERSON._--The Mount of Jupiter is fuller than the others and it
is crossed with many lines. The fingers are long and rather pointed.
_VINDICTIVE PERSON._--The Head line wriggles along its course. It has a
fork close to the Mount of Luna.
_WEALTHY PERSON._--When earned, the Mount of Luna, on both hands, shows
a number of lines which all run in one direction. They do not cross at
all. When inherited, the same, but there is, in addition, a cross on
the Bracelets.
_WITTY PERSON._--The Mount of Mercury shows up clearly. In addition,
there is a curved line which runs from the junction of the first and
second fingers to the junction of the third and fourth fingers. The
Heart line is usually good.