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| PALMISTRY |
MARKS ON THE HAND
Transverse Marks
A transverse linw marking on the hand is an evil sign that
nullifies the positive qualities of any mount it is found upon. Though a
person may have the markings of a heroic mount, these qualities can be
reduced if it has a score of transverse lines. If transverse lines are
found across the Mount of Mercury, it indicates that the bearer will use
his/her talents of diplomacy and tact for deceit and guile for ill
gains.
Vertical Marks
Vertical markings are a benefic sign. If found on the mounts, they
heighten its positive qualities and assist in annulling any poor signs
also located on the mount. They are theopposites of the aforementioned
transverse markings. Vertical markings upon the Mount of Mercury will
bring a great deal of tact and loquaciousness to serve for pleasant
communication and friendship. It will emphasize science and business
skills. Two vertical lines on the Mount of Mercury are often the symbol
of a Doctor or Biologist.
The Grille
The grille is a point at which the energies of the hand dissipate or
escape out. If grilles are found throughout the entirety of the hand,
the power of its bearer is constantly drained by vexations and imagined
slights. If a grille appears on the mount, it saps or thwarts the
qualities of the mount, e.g. such a Grille on the Mount of Apollo will
forever put off the attainment of any true success in life.
The Cross
Crosses
always denote troubles, disappointment, danger, and when found on
lines, the harm to the bearer may be aggravated as the Holy Cross of
Jesus Christ. Occasionally it can refer to a dramatic change in one's
life due to a crisis or hardship. They should always be considered an
ill omen save for two cases: when found on the Mount of the Jupiter and
when located between the Head and Heart lines, known as the "Croix
Mystique". The bearer of such a symbol is purported to possess a greater
degree of mysticism, occultism, and superstition.
The position of the "Croix Mystique" is also quite important. If located
high up, near the Mount of Jupiter, the bearer will exhibit belief in
mysticism only for their own gain. Those with crosses further from the
Mount of Jupiter will care more for the principles and methods by which
the mystical experience was expressed rather than its immediate
application to themselves.
The Star
The star is a symbol of good and sudden brilliance in a person's life. A
line that ends in a star signifies the greatest accomplishments
possible; however, the star often carries with it an unpleasant price.
For example if the Line of Apollo ends in a star, it denotes great fame,
but this often results in the bearer suffering the loss of their
private sphere to their successful public sphere.A star on the mounts
will naturally denote great proficiency with the mount's corresponding
traits, yet these traits may consume some of the other bearer's
qualities. The star is certainly a sign to be viewed with great caution.
The Island
The Island is always a negative sign. It is often a sign of some
hereditary evil, such as a heart condition or intemperance with spirits,
but it may just as easily represent non-congenital emotional stress.
The island is a gradual and prolonged, and oft times subtle period of
strife in an individual's life. It could represent mounting stress on
the line of the head, and manifest itself as headaches. On the Line of
Fate, It could be a period in which the individual finds himself
surrounded with mounting debts that peak at the widest point of the
island.These misfortunes will last to the extent that the island is
long.
The Square
The square is almost always a benefic symbol. It denotes an especial
significance when covering an area that is experiencing turmoil, such as
chained, broken, or dotted lines. In this instance, difficulties will
arise but the bearer will persevere and the crisis will be averted or
thwarted. Damage may be reduced to a minimal one or prevented all
together. A square after perturbations in a line signifies repair.The
one instance in which the square denotes negative influences is when it
is found on the upper portion of the Mount of Venus near the life line,
where it denotes detention or incarceration.
The Circle
The circle is a very rare marking in palmistry. It is an evil mark
unless it be on a mount, in which case it usually augments the powers
and promise of a mount. If it touches any line, it brings inescapable
misfortune to the line it touches.The native would go round and round in
a circle without being able to break through and get free out of life's
hassles.
The Triangle
The triangle is a positive sign, though strong significance should be
ascribed to it only when it stands as an independent mark, not composed
of intersecting lines. It denotes mental flourish and success
corresponding to the location of the mark, i.e., if it were to be found
upon the Mount of Apollo, it would denote an artistic success. If found
alongside a line, it will naturally take on significance dependent upon
the line.The triangle will never reach the great heights of success,but
it possesses balance and will not carry with it the backlash that so
often accompanies the star.
The Spot
The spot is a sign of a distinct event or malady, though it often comes
in groups that denote a chronic disorder. If found on a line, it
typically signifies a temporary illness corresponding to the line, e.g.,
a spot on the Line of Head indicates some violence to the head or brain
fever.
The Trident
The trident is a most propitious marking wherever it may lay. If it
rises from a line, it will expound the qualities of that line and draw
additional power from the mounts or lines that branch on either side
head towards. If found on a mount, the trident carries with it great
flourish of the properties of that mount in conjunction with its
neighboring mounts. The trident is such a powerful symbol that it
eclipses the star in beneficence.
The Tassel
A tasseled line can oft be found at the end of the lifeline; as the
individual weakens and deteriorates with age, so too does the line. Such
is the case with the Line of Head, where it denotes a weakening of
mental clarity and approaching senility or old age ; the Line of Heart
with a deteriorating heart condition or emotional trauma that has left
the individual very feeble and unstable.
Drooping Offshoots
Lines that droop from any larger line indicate a disappointment in life.
Along the Line of Heart, it denotes disappointment in love or an
unfortunate event in which the individual became too emotionally
involved. Along the Line of Head, it may signify the obstruction of
one's ideals or disillusionment
Rising Offshoots
Rising offshoots are the inverse of the drooping offshoots. They
represent periods of sudden inspiration, fruition, and happiness. It
will draw upon the qualities of the mount that it is directed to. For
example, an offshoot springing from the Line of Head and nearing the
Mount of Mercury is a sign of scientific prowess--perhaps an invention,
or a discovery, or a synthesis of concepts that have long been drifting
through the individual's mind, but had hitherto been dissociated.
Sister Lines
Sister lines support the line along which they follow. Some sister lines
are quite common, such as the Line of Mars, which accompanies and
strengthens the constitution denoted by the Line of Life; The Line of
Apollo is a sister line for the Line of Fate, as it serves a similar
function and accentuates the fulfillment one feels in the course of
their career.Sister lines protect and heal lines that are broken,
crooked, frayed, or side-by-side. Lest a line exist with several
negative markings, sister lines will be the guiding hand that shall
shield the bearer from the brunt of life's assaults.
