* Triangle The sign or seal known
as the great triangle runs between the life, head and health
or hepatica line. This triangle for health should be as big as
possible. If the triangle is an acute one, this shows a creative
artistic mind. The wide angle triangle always goes with a more
practical head, a centered outlook. The ideal is an equilateral
triangle, preferably not touching the life line at the hand base.
When it does touch, examine the life line and other vitality
sources for more information regarding health.
* Quadrangle The part known as the quadrangle is the space
between the heart and head, ideally this should be the same width
at both ends, but if the end under the first or Jupiter finger
is wider it shows physical passion, wide at the other end shows
creativity and spirituality. A cross in this space is usually
the psychic cross. This shows intuitive ability. The rest of
the hand will show how this energy is used.
* Above this the heart line, which is known in medicine as
the upper transverse crease should be a deep pink colored unbroken
line that reaches to between the first two fingers or the area
on the mount of Jupiter, just under the first finger. If that
ends in a small fork all to the good, as this shows flexibility
and emotional range. Incidentally the medieval church - in the
days when it taught astrology, numerology and palmistry - called
this,“ the
sign of the fish” as the fish was a sacred sign in Christianity.
The fork was considered a favorable omen associated with those
entering the service of the church. Remember Christ was an Essene,
and as he came at the onset of the Piscean age, the fish symbols
were used to show Christianity was the new Piscean way to interpret scripture.
Hindu palmistry has similar meanings. Some palmists start to read
the heart line from the opposite end, depending on what information
is needed in determining your plan of analysis. Expect a slight “C” shaped
curve to the line, which is best.
* The head line, called the Table line since the roman times,
as a flat even line gave a good mental table, showing level headedness,
the ideal is just touching the life line at its start by the
thumb. The best linear shape is a slight drooping to the mount
of mars, at hands central edge, ending too high and we have the
out and out materialist, too low with a moon based ending, and
we have the artist or dreamer, but with a forked ending we have
the authors mark, the other palmer signs will tell of the subject
matter the author will be drawn to write about. The stronger
side to the fork tells us which side to the nature is the most
dominant. The fork can give versatility. It is a good sign of
the mediator or counselor. It shows someone who can see other
peoples views on things, the down side is that it brings indecision
to the nature, very wide and we have difficulty here with a flexible
personality or dual nature, which at times is an asset and at
other times not.
* Thumb chain is the ring that encircles the base of the thumb,
and is the only place in the hand where a chain is a good sign.
Tibetan palmistry teaches that the rings or bubbles in this line
tell of children, the Native American Indians have a similar
teaching, but it is interchangeable with brothers and sisters.
I have never found any of the ways of telling the numbers of
children to be that accurate, and a lot more on this later, but
this ring can be good for telling general detail about family
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* The fate line, mentioned in the bible as the “measuring
line” this runs up the hand from the area of the bracelets
lines to the Saturn, or middle finger. Ideally this should be clear,
unbroken and straight. It gives us a picture of both the psychological
landscape and the kind of work that the subject may engage in.
I often read spinal injury detail here. It also gives information
on the chakras, by the positioning of wavering thickness, signs
and gaps. This line often has a large square at its end. This formation
is favorable and is called the sign of the flag. Make particular
notice of what is covered with the safety of the flag. Another
interesting sign is that this line of fate can at times end in
a trident, this is known in the east as the sign of the “temple” and
is a good indicator of people who are often spiritually aware.
Any piece missing on the line can have important meanings and omens
for the person in terms of future changes. This is the only major
line that shows change throughout the life. The other major lines
are fixed, showing only subtle alterations. Main changes always
show in the minor lines.
* The sun line is known in some schools as the line of Apollo.
This can often take the shape of a tree with its roots on the
heart line. This is next best to a firm deep single line, as
it shows the base of the success is from compassion or warmth
of the heart. This line is often connected with finances, but
not always, as some of the most successful people have never
made any money.
* The bracelets are the 3 lines that run across the hand base,
and separate the hand from the wrist. The ideal here is that
the lines should be even, unbroken and equi-distant. The ancient
book of wisdom, the I Ching gives its trigram for this shape
of 3 perfect lines as “heaven”. The ancient meaning is that
it gives health, wealth and happiness. Nowadays we look all over
the hand for confirmation.
* The minor shapes deserve their own article, but look quickly
at your own hand for square shapes, which give protection in
the area seen. Triangles are generally positive. Initials or
numbers have meaning and the most positive sign of all and of
which there is so much folklore, is the magic “M”. If the lines
of heart, head, life and fate come together for a large letter “M” this
is supposed to present the bearer with a good marriage, enough
money and the ability to manage ones life. This comes from the
ancient monks who saw that the letter was the 13th in the alphabet,
and equated this with the 13 at the last supper, so the letter
was a positive sign in the hand, against the bad luck of the number
13. Even during W.W.II this was seen as a good mark to have in
the hand, for those in danger. Modern palmists tend to miss out
on the old folklore concerning these things, but they are often
of great interest in the art of self discovery.
“happy palmistry”
T Stokes www.t-stokes.co.uk |
