When a figure similar to that used by astronomers in designating the
planets is found on the mount particularly set aside for that planet, as
on the mount of Jupiter there is the figure ♃, and on the mount of
Saturn there is the sign ♄, on Apollo the sign ☉, on the mount of
Mercury there is the sign ☿, and on the thick part of the thumb you find
a similar sign ♀, on the mount of the moon the sign ☽, on Mars' place
the figure ♂, and so on, then they are termed benevolent. How far,
however, this is relevant to the subject I do not state, but I should
rather advise the student to treat this with great care, although the
marks given underneath will be found of value when placed as indicated.
The planets are considered unfortunate when confused lines, broken
semicircle, gridiron marks, or signs contrary to the mounts indicated
above, as ♃ to mount of Jupiter, and so on, are found on the mounts or
places.
Venus (♀) is dignified when you find on her mount a clear star, or red
furrows running transversely parallel.
A jovial, merry nature is shown by fulness or elevation of the root of
the thumb, but luxurious, amorous, graceful, comely, concupiscent, very
honest, just and constant in friendship.
Description when strong and full: the body somewhat tall, skin clear,
eyes pleasant and sparkling, full of allurement and temptation. The hair
is brown, light, crisp and soft, sometimes slightly waving in front or
curling; a noble mind. The mind is ofttimes prone to boasting, and loves
the society of ladies; an admirer of music, painting and beauty.
Professions must be judged according to the strength or debility of the
mount; it produces musicians, merchants for fancy goods, teachers,
apothecaries, gardeners, etc.
The mount weak, not elevated or badly marked, causes men to be
inconstant, lascivious, vain. A cross near first joint of the thumb
signifies an adulterer, or has had or will have a mishap through
females.
The place of Venus, void of incisures, flat and smooth-looking, shows an
effeminate, rude and sorrowful person, or one foolishly and ridiculously
addicted to merriment and jesting.