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A Guide to Palmistry: The Characteristics of Lines and Marks, Chapter IV, Part – 1



Dr. Shanker Adawal

When examining the Lines of the Hand, the first important point to notice is the Character, i.e. their clearness, depth, evenness, whether they are perfect or defective, and if defective, the nature of the defect, how far it extends, and the condition of the Line following the defect.

The first general principal governing the Lines is that the more evenly they run, the clearer they are, the less they are crossed, broken, islanded or chained, and the nearer pink in colour, the better the line is, the more vigorous and clear will be the operation of its attributes. It must be remembered that vertical lines are favourable, while all horizontal lines crossing them are defects-this also applies to the Mounts.

Clear cut, even, pink lines are the best, for every obstruction or defect is inimical.

It must also be noted whether any one line is deeper or shallower than another, is more defective or differs in its character from the other lines in the hand. If the lines, in general, are of the same size and character, but one particular line is much deeper, clearer or better coloured, then the thing which this deep line indicates is the strongest.

If the lines are broad and shallow, they are weak ones, and will show weakness, vacillation and general discouragement. Lines that are deep, well cut in the hand, and well coloured, without being crossed or otherwise defective, show vigour and strength, steadiness of purpose, evenness of temper, and make for general success.

All the changes, obstructions and defects occurring to lines have special names, and these will be considered separately.

The Uneven Line
This line may seem clear, but a close examination will show it to be deeper in some parts than in others. In parts, it will be thin, though at other times it may be broad and shallow-these alterations show changes in the character of the line-when deep, strong and vigorous; when thin, vacillating and weak-thus we get unequal and spasmodic operation of the qualities of this uneven line.

The above indications arer applicable to all the Lines and not any particular line.

The Split Line
 Fine lines branching from the main Lines or Split lines are often seen, and though at times they may run nearly parallel to the line from which they have split, they must not be mistaken for Sister Lines as these latter are entirely separates and distinct lines. Nor must they be accounted Islands, as they do not rejoin the line after splitting from it. In general, these Split lines show a weakening of the line during its continuance.

These Split lines are often the beginning of a new course in the life of a subject, in which case the Split line will grow in length. If the Split line only runs a short distance and then stops, it will show that an attempt to change the course of the life has failed. The wider these splits separate from the line, the more important they are, and the more likely to bring about a change in the course of the life, if a Split line runs to a Mount, it shows the attraction of the Mount, and the subject will either follow the qualities of the Mount or will seek the company of subjects of the Mount type.

The Split line will tell of many events, from a mere defect to a total change of life of the subject, and as such they merit close examination.

The Island
This sign starts as a Split line, but after running a greater or less distance from the line from which it split, it turns back and rejoins its original line, thus forming a distinct loop to the line. Its size and length varies, but it is always a defect, and the extent of the island indicates the measure of its obstruction or duration, while from the point at which it is seen on the line, the age at which this weakening occurs can be read.

An island at the end of the Line of Vitality accompanied by another island on the Line of Heart immediately beneath the Mount of the Sun (A Fig. 1) means inherited cardiac disease. This is confirmed by the spoon-shaped “nails, or small square ones.

If an auxiliary line is forked from the Line of Saturn and ends in an island on the Plain of Mars (B fig. 1), it is an infallible sign in the hand of a married person that his or her mate will die by road accident.

An island on the Line of Heart connected with another island on the Line of Saturn (C and C fig. 1) means a very deep love that will end in scandal and corrupt the career.

If an island is formed on the Line of Mentality after passing through the Mount of the Upper Mars (D fig. 1), it means’s a criminal character who will stop at nothing to commit murder.

An island on the Mount of Venus near its base (E fig. 1) betrays some member of the family who is always creating trouble or anxiety. If an auxiliary line extends from that island to any main line or mount, it shows where that trouble is directed.

Other meanings of the island have been dealt with in the preceding chapters.
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