Basic Palmistry Part 2
By: Samantha Steven
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.