Such a man, however, could be depended upon in all positions requiring
personal mental work, research, science, literature, philosophy,
educational work or, in fact, anything relating to the higher qualities
of the mind. If this finger is unusually long and nearly equals the second, all these
tendencies are extremely pronounced. If this finger is crooked as well as very long, all the above qualities
will be intensified and exaggerated. No position involving the handling of money, should be
entrusted to the possessor of such a finger. If this finger is crooked, then these
weaknesses are all the more emphasised, but if formed _crooked and long_
the power of eloquence is also crooked. But as "love is blind"
it is useless, I know, to give advice in such a case. This type has more self-control than the type of people with the "supple
jointed" formation, and is not so generous or extravagant. HANDS, HARD AND SOFT
Even in the simple act of shaking hands, one can form conclusions about
character. A soft, fat hand is the indication of an indolent and more or less lazy
person. A firm hand is the sign of an energetic, reliable nature. CHEIRO. LONDON. As Mr. T.P. In it, the rules of Palmistry that I
have given in the following pages are borne out in all their details. THE LINE OF HEAD OR THE INDICATIONS OF MENTALITY 8
The Line of Head and its Variations 10
The Line of Head joined to the Line of Life 16
The Line of Head separated from the Line of Life 19
The Line of Head and its Secondary Signs 22
Changes in the Line of Head 26
Crosses and Squares in connection with the Line of Head 30
Double Lines of Head 31
The Line of Head on the Seven Types of Hands 33
III. THE LINE OF LIFE AND ITS VARIATIONS 36
IV. THE LINE OF MARS OR INNER LIFE LINE 44
V. THE LINE OF DESTINY OR FATE 47
From the Line of Life 50
From the Wrist 50
From the Mount of the Moon 51
From the Middle of the Palm 55
Influence Lines to the Line of Fate 57
Double Lines of Fate 57
VI. THE LINE OF THE SUN OR SUCCESS 61
From the Line of Life 63
From the Line of Fate 63
From the Plain of Mars 63
From the Mount of the Moon 63
From the Line of Head 63
From the Line of Heart 63
VII. THE LINE OF HEART AS INDICATING THE AFFECTIONATE
AND EMOTIONAL NATURE 67
VIII. LINES DENOTING CHILDREN, THEIR SEX, AND OTHER MATTERS
CONCERNING THEM 81
X. THE LINE OF HEALTH OR HEPATICA 83
XI. THE LINE OF INTUITION 92
The Via Lasciva 93
XIII. TRAVELS, VOYAGES AND ACCIDENTS 97
XV. THE ISLAND, THE CIRCLE, THE SPOT AND THE GRILLE 101
XVI. DIFFERENT CLASSES OF LINES AND RIGHT AND LEFT HANDS 107
XVIII. Double Lines of Head, also Crosses and Squares 32
VIII. The Ring of Saturn. The Bracelets. Travels, Voyages, Accidents, and Descending
Lines from the Mounts 99
XXII. Whether this be true or not, we find that it was
bitterly denounced and persecuted by the early Church. In examining this subject it will be found that in the study of mankind
it came to be recognised that, as there was a natural position on the
face for the nose, eyes, lips, etc., so also on the hand was there a
natural position for what is known as the Line of Head, Line of Life, and
so on. xxxvii., ver. THE LINE OF HEAD AND ITS VARIATIONS
The Line of Head (page 11), or indication of the Mentality of the
subject, must in all cases be considered as the most important line on
the hand. If, however, it is found that the left hand shows a forked ending to the
Line of Head, namely, one end sloping downwards and the other end
straight, or nearly so, and that the right hand shows only the straight
line, then the student may decide that the subject inherited from the
parents two natures, the imaginative and the practical, and that he chose
to develop the latter, either in the direction of business or science. If the line
has become straight in the right hand the subject takes more after the
side that was practical. When the Line of Head looks light or faint on the left, and strong and
clear on the right, the student can safely state that the subject did not
inherit any strong mental bent from either parent, but has cultivated and
developed his own mentality. Broad, coarse-looking lines are more a constitutional sign than a mental
indication. They are often found in cases where the subject leads a
robust outdoor life, and those who have developed the physical side of
their nature more than the mental. No matter how
intellectual a man or woman may look, the lines on the hand will indicate
whether or not they have developed their intellectuality. (1) From inside the Line of Life (1-1, Plate I.). (2) Joined to the Line of Life (2-2, Plate I.). (3) And outside the Line of Life (3-3, Plate I.). If the line slope
much or bend down towards the wrist or on to the Mount of Luna (the Mount
of Imagination), then the subject will become still worse with his
advancing years. THE LINE OF HEAD JOINED TO THE LINE OF LIFE
The position of this line indicates in all cases a highly sensitive
disposition, which inclines towards the side of caution and also lacks
self-confidence (2-2, Plate I.). When, as is very often the case, the Line of Head is forked
(3-3, Plate II. ), distinct control over the imagination is indicated. But the contrary is
the case when the line bends too far down this Mount (4-4, Plate II.). THE LINE OF HEAD JOINED TO THE LINE OF LIFE AND ITS TERMINATIONS.] When the Line of the Head bends completely down and turns with a curve,
as it were, under the base of the Mount of Luna (5-5, Plate II. THE LINE OF HEAD SEPARATED FROM THE LINE OF LIFE
The Line of Head is more frequently found connected with than separated
from the Line of Life. When the Line of Head is at the same time
lying fairly straight across the palm, such individuals have an immense
power over others, but their capabilities are always more distinctly
shown if they should in any form go in for some kind of public life. But these people
with the "open Line of Head" must, above all things, have purpose in
their life. THE LINE OF HEAD SEPARATED FROM THE LINE OF LIFE.] ), are
self-appointed leaders, organizers of any public movement. When
this line is excessively open or separate from the Line of Life, the
brain seems to be an extremely excitable one. ), is one of the most brilliant marks of
all. When once this part is
mastered, he has a sure foundation to work on. THE LINE OF HEAD AND ITS SECONDARY SIGNS
What are known as "islands" in the Line of Head are very important,
especially if they are considered both in relation to the age at which
they occur, and also in relation to the mentality itself. On the Line of Head when found in the form of a continuous chain (1-1,
Plate IV. When the Line of Head is widely separated from the Line of Life, then
this chain formation of islands is still more accentuated and more
difficult to cure. ISLANDS ON THE LINE OF HEAD.] ), it will be found that the subject in early life was
delicate mentally, and displayed no energy of will; no desire to study,
was listless and without ambition. If the line looks weak or frays into little hair lines from this point
out, it shows that the subject will never recover thoroughly from this
malady. Islands under the fourth finger, the Mount of Mercury (6, Plate IV. If, however, instead of the curve or bend a fine line is seen leaving the
Head Line in an upward direction (2-2, Plate V.), that period will leave
a definite mark on the subject's entire character for the remainder of
his life. THE LINE OF HEAD AND THE LINE OF HEART RUNNING TOGETHER.] _Under Jupiter_ (1, Plate VII. _Under Saturn_ (2, Plate VII. _Under the Mount of the Sun_ (3, Plate VII. _Under the Mount of Mercury_ (4, Plate VII. Small defined squares touching the Line of Head (5, Plate VII. (_See_
chapter on Mounts, page 140.) DOUBLE LINES OF HEAD
Double Lines of Head (6-6, Plate VII. ), are as rarely found as are cases
of the single line right across the hand. DOUBLE LINES OF HEAD, ALSO CROSSES AND SQUARES.] Another form of the Double Line of Head (7-7, Plate VII. ), is one where
the main line seems to separate about the middle of the hand, and where
one branch goes across the hand and the other descends towards the Mount
of the Moon. THE LINE OF HEAD ON THE SEVEN TYPES OF HANDS
There are seven distinct types of hands, bearing in their own way more or
less relationship to the Seven Races of Humanity (page 118). II.--The Square, also called the Useful or Practical. V.--The Conic or Artistic. On the contrary, if the Line of Head were found straight or level on the
Spatulate, Philosophic, Conic, or Psychic types, it would denote that the
person in question was usually level-headed and practical, even in their
highest dreams of philosophy or idealistic creations. THE LINE OF LIFE AND SECTIONS OF INFLUENCES FROM THE MOUNTS.] THE LINE OF LIFE
It is very important at the outset to consider the qualities of this very
important line. If the line is made of chain formation (1-1, Plate IX. ), it
is a sure sign of a tendency to bad health, and especially so if the hand
be soft. THE LINE OF LIFE AND ITS VARIATIONS.] ), it gives less control over the temper. When
these lines are seen ascending towards or on the Mount of Jupiter (1-1,
Plate X. If one of the lines be found partly arrested or stopped at
the Line of Head (2-2, Plate X. If one of these lines
crosses and joins the line of Fate (3-3, Plate X. ), it will be found that the subject has carried out a kind
of second fate. If the line be a good one it would give its second date when reading down
the Line of Life, where, if the line were good, it carried out this
second fate to a successful culmination. It indicates great vitality, power of
resistance to illness and disease, and is not found on all hands. All breaks or bad marks indicated on the Line of Life are minimized on
the hands that have this Inner Life Line, or Line of Mars. When a branch seems to shoot off from this line and runs on to the Mount
of Luna (5-5, Plate X. THE LINE OF LIFE, THE LINE OF MARS, AND OTHER SIGNS.] CHAPTER V
THE LINE OF DESTINY OR FATE
The Line of Destiny, otherwise called the Line of Fate (1-1, Plate XI.) is naturally one of the most important of the principal lines of the
hand. It may be found on the hand even at the moment of birth, clearly
indicating the class of Fate or Destiny that lies in the far distant
future before the individual. It may be that the Soul--in being part of the Universal Soul of all
things--_knows all things_, and so through the instrumentality of the
brain writes its knowledge of the Future in advance. To the mysteries of the mind there are no limits. It may be, then, that to all living beings there is a Destiny "that
shapes our ends, rough hew them as we will." ), straight
up from the wrist (1-1, Plate XI. ), from the Mount of the Moon (3-3,
Plate XI. ), or from the middle of the palm. and goes
straight up the centre of the palm to the Mount of Saturn, provided at
the same time the Line of Sun (4-4, Plate XI.) THE LINE OF DESTINY AND ITS MODIFICATIONS.] THE LINE OF DESTINY AND ITS VARIATIONS.] If this offshoot ascends towards the Mount of the Sun (7-7, Plate XI.) If the offshoot goes towards the Mount of Mercury (8-8, Plate XI. When the Line of Fate ascends the hand without branches and runs like a
lonely path up and on to the Mount of Saturn, such a person will be like
a child of Fate chained to an iron road of circumstances. When the Line of Fate appears to be stopped by the Line of Heart, the
career will always be ruined through or by the affections being badly
placed. When the Line of Fate appears to be stopped by the Line of Head (4-4,
Plate XII. When the Line of Fate rises from the Line of Head and when it is well
marked, everything will come to the subject late in life and only then by
his own brains. When the Line of Fate is seen with one branch on the Mount of Venus and
the other on the Mount of the Moon (1-2, Plate XIII.) When the Line of Fate itself rises inside the Life Line on the Mount of
Venus (2-2, Plate XIII. THE LINE OF DESTINY AND ITS MODIFICATIONS.] When the Line of Fate is broken or made up in little bits, the career
will be found full of troubles, breaks, and nothing that one gets will
last long enough to bring any settled or continuous success. DOUBLE LINES OF FATE
When the Line of Fate is itself double (2-2, Plate XIV. ), it is a sign of
what is called "a double life," but if, after running side by side for
some length these two lines join or become one, it foretells that "the
double life" has been caused by some great affection, that circumstances
prevented a union, but that the preventing cause will be removed at the
point where these two lines join. When the Line of Fate is extremely faint or just barely traced through
the palm, it will be found to indicate a general disbelief in the idea of
Fate and Destiny. it
indicates some mystery regarding the commencement of such careers, such
as illegitimate birth. THE LINE OF DESTINY, ISLANDS, AND OTHER SIGNS.] When the Line of Fate finishes suddenly with a cross, some great fatality
may be expected, but when the cross is found on the Fate Line and on the
Mount of Saturn, the ending of such a Destiny will be some terrible
tragedy, generally one of public disgrace and public death. ), is one of the most important marks
on the hand to consider. They more easily secure recognition, reward, riches, and
honours. THE LINE OF SUN AND ITS MODIFICATIONS.] Rising from the Line of Life (2-2, Plate XV. ), it promises success from
whatever the life is that is led, but not from "luck." ), it is a sure sign of recognition
for the career adopted, but brought about by the personal effort of the
subject. From the Plain of Mars, and not connected with the other lines, it
foretells success after difficulties. From the Mount of the Moon (4-4, Plate XV. ), success is more a matter due
to the caprice of others. Rising from the Line of Head, the Sun Line gives success from the mental
efforts and qualities, but not until after the middle of life is past. Marked only on its own Mount, the Line of Sun promises happiness and
success, but so late in life as to make it hardly worth having. ), these evil qualities will be still more accentuated. When many lines are found on the Mount of the Sun, they show also the
artistic nature, but one where the multiplicity of aims and ideas will
prevent any real success. ), from
the centre of this Mount, from the space between the first and second
fingers (3, Plate XVI. ), from the face of the Mount of Saturn (4, Plate
XVI. ), or from directly under this Mount (5, Plate XVI.). THE LINE OF HEART AND ITS VARIATIONS.] If they once really love, they love for ever. When the Line of Heart rises on the Mount of Saturn the subject will be
rather selfish in all questions of affection (4, Plate XVI.). These
people are not self-sacrificing, like the previous type. They are
inclined to be cynical, reserved, undemonstrative but very insistent in
trying to gain the person they want. When the Line of Heart is found in excess, namely, extremely long--it
denotes a terrible tendency toward jealousy (2, Plate XVI. When the Line of Heart is found curving downward at the base of the Mount
of Jupiter (7, Plate XVI. He seems to lack perception, in knowing whom to
love. When very low down on the hand, almost touching the Line of Head, the
heart will always interfere with the affairs of the head. When the Line of Heart commences with a fork, one branch on Jupiter and
the other between the first and second fingers, it is an excellent sign
of a well-balanced, happy, affectionate disposition, and a good promise
of great happiness in all matters of affection. When the Line of Heart is very thin and with no branches, it denotes
coldness and want of heart. THE LINE OF MARRIAGE.] When the Line of Marriage curves or droops downwards (3, Plate XVII. ),
the person on whose hand this appears will outlive the other. ), the partner will die by
accident or a sudden illness of some kind. When the Line of Marriage divides into the form of a fork (4, Plate
XVIII. When the Line of Marriage is full of little islands, or linked like the
loops of a chain, the subject should be warned not to marry at any time,
as such a union would be full of the greatest unhappiness and continual
separations. When the Line of Marriage itself, or an offshoot from it, goes into the
hand, and joins or ascends upward with the Line of Sun, it promises that
its possessor will marry some one of great wealth or distinction (6,
Plate XVIII.). All lines that cross the hand from the Mount of Mars (6, Plate XVII. ),
and rise up towards the Line of Marriage denote the interference of
people with the marriage. ),
relate to persons who come into and affect the Destiny. When many of such lines are seen, the subject cannot live without love,
and will have many "affairs" at the same time. Sometimes they are extremely deeply marked, and as a rule much more so on
a woman's hand than on a man's. Broad and deep lines denote male children, fine and narrow lines,
females. When they appear as straight lines they denote strong healthy children,
but when very faint or crooked, the children indicated are always
delicate. commences. THE LINE OF HEALTH.] Further, it is an excellent sign to be without this line altogether. ), consumption of the
lungs and tuberculosis will make itself manifest. ), and the Line of Health is deeply marked, paralysis and the
worst forms of nerve diseases are threatening the subject. The imaginings of such people are then morbid and
unhealthy. is very seldom found,
and it is by no means a good sign to have. It is also a semi-circular
line, but found lying across the Mount of Saturn. They are isolated and alone, and they appear to
realise their lonely position keenly. They are terribly obstinate and headstrong in all their actions, they
resent the least advice or interference in their plans. Their lives
generally close in suffering, poverty, or by some sinister tragedy or
fatality. THE BRACELETS
The Bracelets (3-3, Plate XX.) It takes more or less the formation of a semi-circle from the face of the
Mount of Mercury to that of the Mount of the Moon, or may be found on the
Mount of the Moon alone. It must not be confounded with the Hepatica, or
Line of Health, but is found as a distinct mark in itself. THE VIA LASCIVA
This is a strange mark (6, Plate XX.) ), it may be possible to
obtain a very clear idea of when these travels take place. ), it
denotes that the entire life will be full of change and travel. When the Line ends in a square, there will be great danger to the subject
on such a journey, but he will escape, as the square is a sign of
preservation from danger. When the Line ends in an island, the journey will end in loss (5, Plate
XXI.). TRAVELS, VOYAGES, ACCIDENTS AND DESCENDING LINES PROM THE MOUNTS.] When falling on the Line of Head, they increase the danger to the head
itself (7, Plate XXI.). Whereever it makes its appearance,
it reduces the promise of the Line or Mount on which it may be found. On the Line of Life it shows delicacy or illness at that particular date
where it appears (1, Plate XXII.). On the Line of Head, weakness of the brain, danger of brain illness (2,
Plate XXII.). On the Line of Heart, weakness of the heart (3, Plate XXII. ), and
especially so when under the Mount of the Sun. On the Line of Fate, heavy loss in worldly matters, worry, and anxiety
about the subject's destiny (4, Plate XXII.). On the Line of Sun, loss of position and generally by some scandal (5,
Plate XXII.). On the Line of Health, serious illness (6, Plate XXII. ); if on the upper
part of the Line and with small round finger-nails, throat and bronchial
troubles. With long nails, delicacy of the lungs and chest. THE ISLAND, THE CIRCLE, THE SPOT, THE GRILLE, THE STAR, THE SQUARE.] THE CIRCLE
On the Mount of the Sun the Circle is favourable (8, Plate XXII.) On the Line of Head, shock or injury. (9, Plate XXII.) On the Line of Life, sudden illness. On the Line of Health, fever. THE GRILLE
The Grille (10, Plate XXII.) (11,
Plate XXII.) Such a man's life will end in
some terrible disaster, but one which will cause his name to be on
everyone's lips. A king perhaps, but one crowned by doom. MINOR MARKS AND SIGNS.] On
all the other Mounts it is evil. (12, Plate XXII.) Such a man will deceive himself. Above the Line of Head it foretells an accident or injury to the head. Above the Line of Heart, the sudden death of some loved one. When on the Line of Life it means preservation from death. (13, Plate
XXII.) On the Line of Fate, preservation from loss, and so on with each quality
represented by the different lines. When very pale in colour they show lack of force and loss of energy, and
often poor health. are not good signs. They weaken any
indication the line itself denotes, and at the end of a Life Line they
foreshadow loss of all nervous energy. show uncertainty, lack of decision and want of
force. MINOR MARKS AND SIGNS.] are good from any line from which they
spring. When
they do, the indication of whatever the mark is, is more decided. THE QUADRANGLE
The Quadrangle, as its name implies, is that space lying between the
Lines of Head and Heart. To be well marked, it should be even in shape and not narrow at either
end. (7) The Mixed Hand. THE SEVEN TYPES OF HANDS
THE ELEMENTARY
As its name implies, the Elementary is the lowest type of all. This type is extremely short (Plate
I., Part II. ), thick set and brutal-looking. In examining this type one can therefore only expect to find it the
expression of all that is coarse, brutal, and animal. 1--THE ELEMENTARY HAND. FIG. FIG. FIG. Such a hand in
fact "looks square." It is rather straight or even at the wrist, at the
base of the fingers, and also at the sides. They are often religious and even
superstitious, but more from habit than from anything else. They are inventive, unconventional, emotional, demonstrative,
and in fact the complete opposite in character to the class who possesses
the square type of hand. It may be wider
at the base of the fingers than at the wrist, or it may be found _vice
versa_. THE PHILOSOPHIC HAND
The Philosophic Hand (Plate I., Part II.) received this name from the
Greek [Greek: philos]--love, and [Greek: sophich]--wisdom. FIG. FIG. They arrest the impulse of the brain, and so acquire time for
thought and reflection. THE CONIC OR ARTISTIC HAND
The Conic, also called the Artistic, Hand (Plate II., Part II. ), is
always graceful looking, with the fingers tapering and pointed. THE PSYCHIC OR IDEALISTIC HAND
This type (Plate II., Part II. In constitution they are seldom strong physically, and consequently they
are doubly unfitted for the struggle for existence. THE MIXED HAND
What is called the "Mixed Hand" (Plate II., Part II. ), is an aggregation
of all the types, or at least, some of them. Logic is the middle phalange, and Will is the top or nail portion. 2, Plate III.). If, however, the Line of Head be found lying straight
across the palm, they are more conventional. 3, Plate III.) FIG. FIG. FIG. FIG. FIG. In fact, this quality inclines to a
weakness that should be guarded against. The Clubbed Thumb (Fig. 1, Plate III. ), is so called from its being thick
like a club. 4, Plate III. ), and the "straight" formation
(Fig. When short it denotes dislike of responsibility and lack of
ambition. When short it denotes frivolity and
general lack of seriousness in all things. When short it denotes a dislike of all these things. When short it denotes
difficulty in speaking, and in the expression of thoughts. When crooked,
with an irregular Head Line, it is an evil sign of the Mentality. When short and stubby looking,
the subject is inclined to animalism and gross materialism. DIFFERENT SHAPES OF FINGERS.] They are peculiarly indicative of hereditary diseases, especially lungs,
heart, nerves, and spine. Long, Short, Broad, and
Narrow. LONG NAILS
When the Nails are found very long, the general constitution never
appears to be so strong as when they are medium in size. DELICACY OF THROAT. LUNGS DELICATE. SPINAL WEAKNESS. SPINAL WEAKNESS. When they are "ribbed" across the
Nail from side to side, the danger is still more apparent. LONG NARROW NAILS
Very narrow Nails (Plate V., Part II. CHAPTER V
THE MOUNTS OF THE HAND AND THEIR MEANING
The Mounts of the Hand (Plate VI., Part II.) In almost all the Southern and more emotional races, these Mounts are
more noticeable than those belonging to Northern countries. Mars = Vitality, courage, fighting, etc. Mercury = Mentality, commerce, science. Moon = Imagination, romance, changeability. Sun = Brilliancy, fruitfulness, success. Jupiter = Ambition, power, domination. Saturn = Reserve, melancholy, seriousness. They rarely meet women who understand them, and if they are lucky
enough to escape opposition from their wives, they usually meet with it
in their children. In health they are prone to fevers and blood diseases, especially in
their early life. THE SECOND MOUNT OF MARS
The second Mount of Mars, lying between the Heart and Head Line (Plate
VI., Part II. They hate to have scenes, or to be mixed up with
physical violence or bloodshed. When not highly cultivated or developed, they employ cunning and craft
of every description to carry out their plans. This Mount may be considered Positive when a person is found born between
November 21st and December 20th, and in a minor way until the 28th. They are perhaps the most independent of all types in choosing their own
careers. Mysticism and occultism of all kinds appeal very strongly to their inner
nature, but here again they are also inclined to go to extremes. They are often found holding positions of great responsibility, but in
all matters fatalism seems to play a strange rôle in their life. To this
Mount the Greeks also gave the name of Mount of Apollo (Plate VI., Part
II.). They are
bright and sunny by nature and have a forceful, happy, lucky personality. This Mount may be considered Positive when the subject is found to be
born between the dates of July 21st and August 20th, and generally until
the 28th of this month, which portion of the Zodiac is called the "House
of the Sun." Theirs is no middle path, for they must be either at one
extreme or the other. They rarely
hold the positions they win for the run of their careers, they seem to
play the rôle of the moment, and when that is passed they just as quickly
retire into obscurity or into a quiet private life, and often end their
days in the most unusual or unheard-of places. It gives
quickness of brain, wit, thought, eloquence. This Mount should always be considered with the kind of Line of Head
found on the hand. They are the most difficult of all classes to understand. Mental work, especially the class of mental work that requires quickness
of wit and change, appeals to them more than any other. In reality they have excellent constitutions, except when they are ruined
by taking drugs and medicines. On the contrary, Nature can do more for these people than for any other
class of humanity. Peace of mind, a country life, and plenty of fresh air
will banish all their ills and ailments into oblivion. This Mount relates to everything that has to do with the imaginative
faculties, the emotional artistic temperament, romance, ideality, poetry,
change of scenery, travel, and such like. This Mount may be considered positive when it looks high or
well-developed, and also when the subject is found to be born between the
dates of June 21st and July 20th, and until July 27th. They are intensely
romantic, but idealistic in their desires, and have not that passionate
or sensual nature that is given by the Mount of Venus on the opposite
side of the palm. They rarely, however, give in to the blows of Fate. They are high-minded and have very decided views on love, duty, and
social life. They are in danger of becoming too
fanatical, and when opposed, they become extremely obstinate, dogmatic,
and hard to manage. They are particularly liable to meet with accidents to the feet, ankles,
and limbs. This Mount, the science of Physiology teaches, covers one of the most
important blood vessels in the palm, viz., the "Great Palmer Arch." This Mount is therefore called Positive when high or large, and Negative
when small or flat. They are hospitable and generous, and especially love to entertain their
friends. They are impulsive in their likes and dislikes, rather too frank and
outspoken, quick in temper, and when their blood is up they have no
restraint on what they say. They are inclined to be very jealous when their affections are roused,
especially if the peace of the home is in any way disturbed. The fact is, that the affections these subjects possess may
be just as intense, but more mental than physical. All mental characteristics rule, however, very strongly. They cannot "let themselves go,"
like the Positive Venus type. They are often found studying Law, but more with the
desire of improving it for others than for their own personal advantage. When the impression is dry it can be dated, numbered, and placed in an
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