,,indian ,,palmistry4 ,,by ,,mrs4 ,j4 ,b4 ,,dale4 ,,london3 ,,theosophical ,,publishing ,,society1 #g1 ,,duke ,,street1 ,,adelphi1 ,w4,c4 ,,new ,,york3 ,,the ,,path1 #add1 ,,madison ,,avenue4 ,,madras3 ,,proprietors ,,of ,,the ,,theosophist1 ,,adyar4 #ahie4 ,illustration3 ,,plate ,i4--,,the ,,reference ,,hand4 ,,preface4 ,cheiromancy1 the art of foretelling the events of life by the lineaments of the hand1 derived its name from the ,greek word cheiros1 the palm1 and manteia1 to foretell1 whence it has been vulgarly called ,palmistry--as it is named in a recent ,act of ,parliament to forbid its practice for gain or reward4 ,in ,coleman's ,mythology of the ,hindoos1 p4 #bjb1 it is written3 ,on the ,buddha's foot is the mark called the 'chakravarti1' wheel or discus1 which should have been on the palm of the hand1 by which the sages at his birth divined that he would rise to considerable eminence4 ,he says 7p4 #ai73 ,various data have been assigned to the period of ,buddha's existence4 ,the most correct seems to be about #eej ,b4,c41 whence1 as the sages practised cheiromancy at ,buddha's birth1 its existence must have been much earlier known among the ,indians4 ,in the year #afeb1 writes ,zadkiel1 the celebrated astrologer1 ,geo4 ,wharton1 ,esq41 published a translation of 'a matchless piece' as he terms it1 on the subject1 written in ,latin by ,dr4 ,j4 ,rothman4 ,since that period the art of cheiromancy has gradually fallen into disuse1 chiefly from the extensive nonsense published by recent writers4 ,one of the writers makes a shallow attempt to disprove the connection which exists between astrology and palmistry1 while another says it is based on the principles of the ,kabalah1 the latter being nothing more than a mnemonical system of astrology4 ,from the writings of ,dr4 ,j4 ,rothman and ,geo4 ,wharton1 ,esq41 ,i propose now to give1 together with some of the choicest of those of the ,east1 the principal matter1 and to explain in the ordinary language used by palmisters such points as may require elucidation4 ,mr4 ,wharton1 a careful student in these subjects1 clearly proves that palmistry can only act in accordance with astrology1 and that the art of cheiromancy cannot be relied upon beyond the period of from one to two years at most1 for he observes in his preface1 ,what more convincing than if1 by inspection made into the hand of any man1 ,i truly pronounce this or that planet essentially dignified or angular in his geniture1 or in such or such a position with other planets or stars1 another unfortunate1 afflicted or defected8 ,or if1 on the contrary1 by looking first into the geniture and considering therein the several positions of the planets and their configurations one to another and with other stars1 ,i tell him1 and that distinctly and truly1 the lines and signatures engraven upon his head or hand--what1 ,i say1 is or can be more satisfactory than this to rational men1 as touching the power and influence of the planets and stars upon these inferiors1 and consequently of the lawful use and truth of the science called astrology1 cheiromancy and metoposcopia1 between which three sciences there appear to be such a secret coherence and harmony8 ,it is also written in the ,book of ,job1 xxxvii4 #g3 ,in the hand of all men he shall put a mark that everyone may know his own work2 but in our translation of the ,bible it is written as follows3 ,in the hand of all men he putteth a mark that every man may know his own work4 ,this alone proves that ,job believed in this science4 ,the author does not claim that there is anything new in this work1 although the method of translating and setting may be original4 ,,references ,,to ,,hand4 ,no4 #a4 ,name4--,mount of ,jupiter4 ,location4--,root of forefinger4 ,interpretation4--,when very fully shown denotes pride1 tyranny2 when deficient in size denotes idleness and vulgarity2 when there are concentric circles shown by the pores of the skin1 here they indicate sure success in religion1 marriage and monetary matters1 ambition2 broken circles or elongated1 slightly less powerful2 entirely void1 no success thereby4 ,no4 #b4 ,name4--,mount of ,saturn4 ,location4--,root of middle finger4 ,interpretation4--,when fully marked denotes wisdom1 prudence2 when very full1 taciturnity1 sadness2 when concentric circles are placed here success in all ,saturnian affairs2 when absent or elongated the person will never make much headway with such things and persons4 ,no4 #c4 ,name4--,mount of the ,sun1 ,apollo4 ,location4--,root of ring finger4 ,interpretation4--,when prominent it gives art1 genius1 intelligence2 when very full1 denotes a greedy and untruthful disposition2 when flat or small1 then it causes the person to be dull2 when concentric circles appear here1 the person will be very powerful1 have riches and honour by the state1 or marry a high-born person2 elongated or none1 shows the person will have mean preferment1 or none1 as the case may be4 ,no4 #d4 ,name4--,mount of ,mercury4 ,location4--,root of little finger4 ,interpretation4--,when prominent and full1 and with concentric circles thereon1 it denotes science1 inventiveness1 wit and success in all ,mercurial matters1 as writings1 professions1 especially church and law1 and journeys2 when very large and with elongated circles1 it denotes theft1 lying1 cunning2 when flat or none1 it shows a negative life1 and unfortunate in all above4 ,no4 #e4 ,name4--,girdle of ,venus4 ,location4--,a curved line from root of forefinger to root of little finger4 ,interpretation4--,when this line is clear it shows a natural desire for the opposite sex2 when double it denotes an intemperate and lustful life2 when broken1 it shows terrible loss and infamy through lusts1 a filthy person4 ,no4 #f4 ,name4--,via ,combusta4 ,location4--,extends through hollow of hand to mount of middle finger4 ,interpretation4--,see ,lines 7#h7 page #cf4 ,no4 #g4 ,name4--,via ,solis4 ,location4--,a curved line running from root of ring finger to the mount of the ,moon4 ,interpretation4--,when straight and uniformly composed and well coloured1 it promises the favour of great men and great honours2 if dissected or uneven judge the contrary1 or the frowns or ill favour of great people1 with impediments in life or envy4 ,no4 #h4 ,name4--,line of ,fortune4 ,location4--,a line extending from the mount of ,jupiter to the mount of ,mercury4 ,interpretation4--,when long and with incisures1 denotes that the principal members of the body are strong1 constancy2 if short or crooked1 the contrary2 if severed1 the same2 when it stops at the mount of ,saturn1 it shows a vain lying person2 if it branches on mount of ,jupiter it denotes honours2 if single or without branches1 it shows poverty and want4 ,no4 #i4 ,name4--,liver line4 ,location4--,a curved line running through the palm of the hand1 between the line of ,fortune and the ,life line4 ,interpretation4--,when straight and not dissected by obscure little lines1 denotes a healthy body2 if extending only to the hollow of the hand1 or short1 it denotes a short life1 or full of disease2 the longer this line1 the longer may the life be2 if cut at end poverty in old age4 ,no4 #aj4 ,name4--,line of ,life4 ,location4--,a curved line running round the root of the thumb4 ,interpretation4--,when broad and uniform1 denotes a long and healthy life1 and but few diseases2 if slender1 short or cut1 or with little obscure lines running through1 it denotes feebleness of body1 sickness1 short life1 except line be strong2 if sloping nicely to ,liver line1 and beautified in the angle with parallels or little crosses1 it shows a good wit and even temper4 ,no4 #aa4 ,name4--,line of ,saturn4 ,location4--,a line extending from the wrist lines up to middle finger4 ,interpretation4--,if it extend to the middle finger it indicates profound meditations1 and if fortunate1 events in counsels and actions2 if short 7without other testimony7 misfortunes2 if bent towards the mount of the ,moon1 in the hollow of the hand1 imprisonment4 ,no4 #ab4 ,name4--,line of the ,head and ,brain1 called by some the line of ,health4 ,location4--,a line running from the wrist1 or line of ,saturn1 and extending up to the mount of ,mercury4 ,interpretation4--,if this line be uniform and not intersected1 it forms with the line of ,life and ,liver line 7sometimes called the ,head line7 a triangle on the plane of ,mars1 if of good colour1 it denotes prudence1 manly wit and fair fortune2 the more perfect this triangle1 the better will be the person's wit and courage2 if obtuse it shows an evil nature and a rude man2 no triangle shows a fool or a knave4 ,no4 #ac4 ,name4--,line of the ,moon4 ,location4--,a line running from the line of ,saturn and line of the ,brain to the mount of the moon called sometimes the ,via ,lactea4 ,interpretation4--,this line being uniformly composed1 proportionate and continued1 denotes fortunate journeys both by land and sea2 also a good brain1 the favour of women 7the mount of ,venus being also unafflicted71 a composed and graceful speech2 if it be cut or distorted it argues infelicity and proneness to lies2 if whole and ascending up to little finger it denotes great happiness4 ,no4 #ad4 ,name4--,mount of the ,moon4 ,location4--,the outside part of hand1 opposite to root of thumb1 between mount of ,mercury and wrist4 ,interpretation4--,imagination1 refinement1 poetry2 if very large or full it denotes despair1 caprice and almost lunacy2 when flat and hollow1 denotes dulness1 want of speech1 positiveness4 ,no4 #ae4 ,name4--,plane and place of ,mars4 ,the mount of ,mars4 ,location4--,the place of ,mars is twice represented1 one on the side of the palm by the mount of ,mars1 and the other in the palm between the line of ,life and the ,liver line1 called the plane or place of ,mars4 ,interpretation4--,the mount of ,mars shows courage2 when in excess1 passion2 when small1 temerity4 7,vide marks1 etc41 specially numbered47 ,no4 #af4 ,name4--,mount of ,venus4 ,location4--,in the root of the thumb4 ,interpretation4--,love of beauty and pleasure2 where large1 inconstancy1 coquetry2 when small1 coldness4 ,no4 #ag4 ,name4--,dragon lines or ,bracelets4 ,location4--,lines to be found on the wrist4 ,interpretation4--,if double or triple and forming a right and continuous tract1 it shows good composure of body2 thrice1 indicates health1 wealth and prosperity2 a star or cross here shows tranquillity in old age2 if a line extends to the mount of ,moon or ,mercury from ,dragon lines1 it shows esteem and life in a foreign country4 ,no4 #ah4 ,name4--,plane of ,mensa1 or place of ,fortune4 ,location4--,the space between the line of ,fortune and the ,liver line4 ,interpretation4--,great and broad and forming a nice figure1 it declares a liberal man1 magnanimous and long-lived2 if small and narrow1 it argues slender fortune1 niggardliness and fearfulness2 a star or cross in this space1 clear and well-proportioned1 especially under the mount of the ,sun1 shows honours and dignities to follow4 ,no4 #ai4 ,name4--,egyptian ,staff4 ,location4--,just below chain of ,fortune4 ,interpretation4--,great renown in antiquities--a great commander and ofttimes a great statesman1 a lover of ancient research4 ,no4 #bj4 ,name4--,chain of ,fortune4 ,location4--,small crosses or stars between the line of ,life and the ,liver line1 under the mount of ,jupiter4 ,interpretation4--,these denote wit and an even nature2 riches and honours1 or wealth by position of noted kind4 ,no4 #ba4 ,name4--,sun place4 ,location4--,a small circle on the line of ,life opposite to the mount of the ,moon4 ,interpretation4--,the loss of eyesight2 two circles1 the loss of both eyes4 ,no4 #bb4 ,name4--,envy line4 ,location4--,a line running from the root of the thumb1 near the ,dragon lines1 to the line of ,saturn4 ,interpretation4--,denotes envy4 ,no4 #bc4 ,name4--,perilous line4 ,location4--,a small line running from the ,life line and passing through the point formed by the cutting of line of ,saturn and ,liver line4 ,interpretation4--,this indicates perils of all kinds1 and disease1 and sometimes sudden death or misfortune4 ,no4 #bd4 ,name4--,line of ,friendship4 ,location4--,a small line starting from the line of ,life1 about midway1 and passing through the ,saturn and ,liver lines1 forming a small triangle1 and extending to the mount of the ,sun4 ,interpretation4--,this shows honours and favours from great ladies of rank and fortune4 ,no4 #be4 ,name4--,cross of ,indigence4 ,location4--,a star on the ,liver line or natural mean1 near or on mount of the ,moon4 ,interpretation4--,poverty in old age4 ,no4 #bf4 ,name4--,path of ,mars4 ,location4--,a small line running midway from line of ,life to plane of ,mars with a small star on or near the end4 ,interpretation4--,hurts and wounds4 ,no4 #bg4 ,name4--,dragon's ,head4 ,location4--,a star on ,dragon line or ,bracelets4 ,interpretation4--,tranquillity in life1 in old age4 ,no4 #bh4 ,name4--,dragon's ,tail4 ,location4--,a line running from second ,bracelet into the mount of ,venus4 ,interpretation4--,adversities from kindred or wife4 ,no4 #bi4 ,name4--,line of ,mars4 ,location4--,a line running parallel with the line of ,life on mount of ,venus4 ,interpretation4--,this augments and strengthens the things signified by the line of ,life2 it particularly promises good success in war and a robust constitution4 ,no4 #cj4 ,name4--,mars ,cross4 ,location4--,cross or star on the mount of ,mars4 ,interpretation4--,fortunate journeys4 ,no4 #ca4 ,name4--,oracle of ,jove4 ,location4--,the sign ,jupiter under the mount or on the mount of ,apollo4 ,interpretation4--,denotes honours and ecclesiastical dignities4 ,no4 #cb4 ,name4--,line of ,calamity4 ,location4--,a small line running from line of ,life up through second joint of thumb4 ,interpretation4--,this signifies a violent death and danger from married women4 ,no4 #cc4 ,name4--,cross bars4 ,location4--,small lines on the second joint of thumb4 ,interpretation4--,this is an indication of contention and brawling2 small hair lines running horizontally to thumb shows riches in second part of life4 ,no4 #cd4 ,name4--,girdle of ,pollux4 ,location4--,a ring round the thumb4 ,interpretation4--,this is an indication of hanging4 ,no4 #ce4 ,name4--,first phalanx of forefinger4 ,location4--,small lines running parallel with joint4 ,interpretation4--,indication of inheritance4 ,this phalanx hollow or curved upwards indicates avarice2 if turned backwards1 extravagance4 ,no4 #cf4 ,name4--,second phalanx of forefinger4 ,location4--,small lines in the centre running vertical to joints4 ,interpretation4--,indicates many children4 ,no4 #cg4 ,name4--,third phalanx of forefinger4 ,location4--,small lines running vertical to joints4 ,interpretation4--,denotes a jovial disposition4 ,this finger thick at the root denotes a greedy appetite4 ,no4 #ch4 ,name4--,small star or cross4 ,location4--,on third phalanx of forefinger4 ,interpretation4--,shows an unchaste and lascivious life4 ,no4 #ci4 ,name4--,small star4 ,location4--,on second phalanx of middle finger4 ,interpretation4--,denotes melancholy2 a star near middle of third phalanx denotes unhappiness4 ,no4 #dj4 ,name4--,a line with star at bottom4 ,location4--,a small line running throughout middle finger1 with a star on third phalanx4 ,interpretation4--,denotes folly and madness4 ,no4 #da4 ,name4--,small lines running vertical to joint4 ,location4--,second phalanx of ring finger4 ,interpretation4--,indicates fame1 especially if a straight and well-defined line passes up the middle of the finger4 ,no4 #db4 ,name4--,small cross bars4 ,location4--,third phalanx of ring finger4 ,interpretation4--,honours and riches4 ,no4 #dc4 ,name4--,small cross or star4 ,location4--,on mount of ,mercury close to joint4 ,interpretation4--,eloquence4 ,no4 #dd4 ,name4--,two small stars or indented line4 ,location4--,on mount of ,mercury1 one below the other1 or a clear indented line on mount of ,apollo4 ,interpretation4--,the first indicates a brilliant mind4 ,the line on mount of ,apollo also shows a noted and brilliant mind1 but the loss of a dear male friend1 sometimes death of wife4 ,no4 #de4 ,name4--,cross bars4 ,location4--,on second phalanx of little finger4 ,interpretation4--,shows a thief or a very deceitful person4 ,no4 #df4 ,name4--,marriage lines4 ,location4--,small lines on outside of hand on mount of ,mercury4 ,interpretation4--,these1 according to their number1 denote the number of husbands or wives should the widow line also appear2 without it they may mean lovers4 ,no4 #dg ,name4--,crest of ,hermes4 ,location4--,small crosses or star on third phalanx of little finger1 especially in the centre4 ,interpretation4--,shows ingenuity and eloquence4 ,no4 #dh4 ,name4--,small concentric circles formed by pores of the skin4 ,location4--,on first phalanx of all fingers4 ,interpretation4--,denotes that the person will be always earning or inheriting money all his life1 and in fact it is one of the most successful signs in the hand for pecuniary success4 ,no4 #di4 ,location4--,on ,mounts4 ,name4--,concentric4 ,interpretation4--,the same on the mounts indicate money by or through persons or things indicated by the mount of the fingers1 on the forefinger1 a wealthy partner2 on the mount of ,saturn1 wealth by lands1 house property1 legacies2 on the ring finger by successful business1 or profession and fame2 on the mount of ,mercury by writings1 by profession1 by eloquence1 etc4 ,should these assume an elongated form1 as seen on middle finger1 then1 if unbroken1 the person will succeed by labour and many difficulties2 if none appear1 then they will never succeed in pecuniary matters1 unless the hand is otherwise very strong4 ,no4 #ej4 ,name4--,lapis ,lazuli4 ,location4--,tip of middle finger4 ,interpretation4--,same as above on mount of ,saturn--but in foreign countries or from abroad4 ,no4 #ea4 ,name4--,lapis ,lazuli4 ,location4--,on mount of ,saturn or middle finger4 ,interpretation4--,same as ,no4 #ej4 ,no4 #eb4 ,name4--,shell form shown by pores of skin4 ,location4--,on first phalanx of little finger4 ,interpretation4--,this is perhaps the best means of success1 as shown above1 in writing and speaking1 etc41 if other testimonies concur1 but ,i prefer the complete circle4 ,no4 #ec4 ,name4--,corn or diamond loops4 ,location4--,on joints of fingers4 ,interpretation4--,should the lines on the joints1 between the phalanges of the fingers1 take the form of a barleycorn or diamond1 the person may expect many and unexpected advantages1 but much depends on the sum of these lines when counted4 ,no4 #ed4 ,name4--,luna lines4 ,location4--,near mount of ,moon on outside of hand1 below the ,liver or ,father line4 ,interpretation4--,aptitude for travelling1 a sailor1 quietness1 contentment1 poetic imagination when regular2 cross bars here give discontent1 sometimes suicide1 a morbid imagination4 ,no4 #ee4 ,name4--,line of intuition4 ,location4--,a line running from the ,liver line to the mount of the ,moon4 ,interpretation4--,this shows poetic intelligence1 seldom found except in highly imaginative and intellectual persons4 ,no4 #ef4 ,name4--,line of ,temper4 ,location4--,a line running vertically from mount of ,mars to mount of ,moon4 ,interpretation4--,this denotes determination and decision4 ,a ,,summary ,,of ,,judgment4 7#a7 ,observe the kind of hands from the front or inside4 ,short hands denote an impulsive judgment without analysis4 ,smooth hands denote impression1 ability1 inspiration1 intuition4 ,hard1 firm hands denote great energy and perseverance4 ,soft1 loose hands denote a kind of debility or laziness1 a disinclination to work4 ,knotted hands denote reflection1 order1 success4 7#b7 ,observe the fingers4 ,pointed4--,forefinger 7first71 intuitive2 middle finger 7second71 frivolous1 light-hearted1 gay2 ring finger 7third71 artistic1 testy1 nice1 refined2 little finger 7fourth71 eloquent4 ,square4--,forefinger 7first71 truthful1 cautious2 middle finger 7second71 grave1 thoughtful2 ring finger 7third71 reasonable1 a thinker2 little finger 7fourth71 judicious4 ,spatulated4--,forefinger 7first71 mystic1 delighting in occult studies2 middle finger 7second71 morbid1 fanciful2 ring finger 7third71 dramatic1 sympathetic2 little finger 7fourth71 mechanical4 7#c7 ,look at the nails on the hands4 #a4--,narrow1 indicate an irritable temper or aspiring spirit4 #b4--,round and full1 indicate learning and liberal views4 #c4--,small1 indicate pride1 stubbornness1 narrowness and bigotry4 #d4--;,broad and flat1 indicate a mild and timorous disposition4 #e4--;,filbert-shaped1 indicate refinement and courteous manners4 ,note4--,when the hand is allowed to open freely1 the space between the first and second fingers1 farthest apart1 denotes independence of thought2 third and fourth1 independence of action1 and if both are very wide apart1 originality and self-reliance4 ,if the thumb inclines inward1 avarice2 outward1 generosity4 7#d7 ,observe the length and depth of the lines4 7#e7 ,the quality1 whether they are crooked or straight4 7#f7 ,observe whether they touch or cut other lines4 7#g7 ,observe whether they are touched or cut by other lines4 7#h7 ,their place and position4 ,note4--,the lines are sometimes lengthened until certain years of our life1 while others are shortened4 ,at one time they may become pale1 at another they become notably clear and red4 ,the minor marks1 such as are found on the mounts1 sometimes quite vanish1 and at other times they will assume different shapes and colours4 ,therefore the most studious in palmistry cannot attain a complete knowledge of the events of a life at once1 because they come and go as nature1 or the circumstances of life1 change and twist1 but can only read for a year or so in advance4 ,these changes are caused1 as before stated1 by the progressions and changing of the laws relating to nature1 of which we are a part4 ,,the ,,hand ,,to ,,examine4 ,the general rule in the ,east is that the right palm of the male and the left palm of the female ought to be examined4 ,in either case take the hand in which the signs and lines are clearly shown4 ,if they concur in both hands and appear clear and nicely marked they declare a constancy of fortune and health1 etc4 ,in the male generally the right hand is the fate hand or the positive hand1 that is1 events about to happen2 while the left denotes the negative or those events which have come to pass or been accomplished by the person1 or those just passing away4 ,judge the converse in the female hands4 ,,signification ,,of ,,animals1 ,,flowers ,,and ,,promiscuous ,,marks ,,found ,,on ,,the ,,hand4 ,these are principally formed by the smaller lines running with the pores of the skin4 ,great care must therefore be taken in determining these forms1 because very much depends on their position4 ,the numbers herein referred to have reference to ,plate ,,ii of the hand which ,i have set apart for the express purpose of showing these marks and signs4 ,the first space of the hand near to the mounts is that part which has principally to show the animal passions--lusts and intrigues4 ,illustration3 ,,plate ,,ii4 ,the second space1 or the part of the hand between the girdle of ,venus and the ,table line1 deals more specifically with love affairs or the spiritual side1 while the former treats more on the physical plane4 ,these two1 therefore1 taken together1 may be considered the moral region of the hand4 ,the next space between the ,table line and the ,liver line may be called the mental and social region4 ,the one following this may be called the commercial region or the wealth generally of the person4 ,that space enclosed by the line of ,life is the artistic or dramatic region4 ,the right hand side of the hand separated by the line of ,saturn denotes the positive nature1 while the left hand portion is the negative or imaginative nature of the individual4 ,if a fish or a similar figure be found at the root of the hand 7,no4 #a7 it signifies great success in the world--riches and many children4 ,if a lotus flower or like-shaped figure be here1 the person1 if a female1 will be sure to become a great lady1 in fact almost a queen4 ,if the same be on a male hand he will be sure to be renowned and great 7,no4 #b74 ,a serpent found here or on the wrist just above the ,bracelet and near to the line of ,saturn1 the man will become a great warrior or hero 7,nos4 #a and #c74 ,an octagonal figure placed between the line of ,life and the ,liver line will cause the person to be burdened with the possession of landed estates 7,no4 #d74 ,if conch1 or marine shells1 or any circular figure be found here 7,no4 #e7 they presage that the person will be a learned man1 especially if they should be found on the first phalanx of the little finger 7,no4 #f71 on the mount of ,mercury 7,no4 #g71 or on the mount of the ,moon 7,no4 #h74 ,should the sign of a flag be found here1 and particularly on the mount of ,mercury 7,no4 #g7 or on the palm of the hand 7,no4 #i71 the person will be a philosopher and a great thinker4 ,a trident 7,no4 #aj71 the three-pronged sceptre of ,neptune or similar figure1 the person rises to great fame1 almost a prince or princess4 ,if the trident be formed1 but somewhat indistinct1 he will not rise so high1 but sure to have very important appointments and be attached to royalty4 ,he will also be very kind1 generous1 and likely to acquire fame4 ,if in the male hand1 or even on the female hand1 there be anything like a spear or bow and arrow the person is sure to get a throne 7,no4 #aa72 and if all three1 bow1 arrow and lance together be there1 the person is sure to be a king or queen 7,no4 #ab74 ,should the sign of a wheel and flag come together on the same hand the person will have riches and power1 respect among his fellow-men1 will be a great ruler or prime minister1 and be noted or celebrated for his wisdom and goodness 7,no4 #ac74 ,if the sign of an elephant1 which of itself is good 7,no4 #ad71 or the sign of an earring 7,no4 #ae7 and wheel 7,no4 #af7 appear on the same hand together1 the person is likely to be an emperor or great personage4 ,a hill 7,no4 #ag7 or wristlet 7,no4 #ah7 like a bough or something like the head of a man 7,no4 #ai71 or a pitcher 7,no4 #bj71 the person is almost sure to rise to the exalted position of a minister of state4 ,if the sign of a barleycorn be found on the flat part of the thumb the person will spend life very happily and go through life easily 7,no4 #ba74 ,should the barley appear on the mount of ,mars1 in the centre of the hand1 the person will be very intellectual1 respectable and wise 7,no4 #bb74 ,should the form of the barley be found under any two fingers1 especially on the mount of ,saturn1 the possessor will lead a happy life1 honourable1 have a good partner in marriage and have many children 7,no4 #bc74 ,if the line of the ,heart 7or the line of ,fortune in ,india7 7,no4 #be71 extend only to the mount of ,apollo 7the ,sun71 the person will scarcely live ten years4 ,and should this line be broken in many places the person will die by drowning4 ,but if another smaller line appear running parallel with the ,heart line and which extends only to the mount of ,apollo 7,no4 #bf71 the person will meet his death either by a fall from a house or a tree4 ,should1 however1 this line extend from the outside part of the hand to the mount of ,jupiter1 the life will be long and good1 if not broken4 ,if a line rises from the mount of ,venus to the first phalanx of the thumb he will be a commander of a large army 7,no4 #bg74 ,a vertical line on the mount of ,jupiter1 the possessor will be a great diplomatist1 but an irreligious person 7,no4 #bh74 ,if this line appear on the mount of ,saturn1 he will be a prosperous man with a beautiful wife and have many children 7,no4 #bi74 ,a line under the ,sun denotes a trades person with a long life1 but only rises to the middle class 7,no4 #cj74 ,if a vertical and well-defined line appear on the mount of ,mercury 7,no4 #ca71 the person is likely to lead a long life in a foreign country4 ,if the line of the ,heart 7,fortune line7 goes to the mount of ,saturn1 he will live thirty years4 ,if the ,life line and the ,liver line 7called the ,head line in ,england7 be separated entirely1 the female will either be seduced before marriage or have illegitimate children1 or in both sexes be illegitimate themselves4 ,if the palm of the hand be filled with numerous and indistinct marks or lines the person leads a very unhappy life4 ,if a person have single lines or marks thus between the phalanges on the joints of the fingers and when counted together make twelve1 they will be happy1 prosperous and rich for the most part of life4 ,if they make thirteen he will be very unhappy4 ,if they make fifteen he will be dishonest or a thief4 ,if they make sixteen he will be a great gambler and cheat4 ,if they make seventeen he will be guilty of debauchery and much wickedness4 ,if they make eighteen the person will be very fortunate and religious4 ,if they make nineteen he will be very clever and respectable4 ,if they make twenty an enthusiast in religion4 ,if they make twenty-one he will be a great poet and become famous4 ,when these lines are joined at the ends and form the shape of a barleycorn or wheat1 the fame and learning of the person depend on the number2 one would be weak1 two strong1 and so on4 ,if the lines just over the mounts be united at the ends1 as described above1 the person in whose hands the same appear will have riches and wealth1 but generally by marriage4 ,if they be united over all four fingers the person will be very rich1 over three less wealthy and so on4 ,small concentric circles1 formed principally by the pores of the skin1 on the points or first phalanges of the fingers and thumb1 and these be not broken and appear the same on all four fingers and thumb1 the person will be extremely famous and very powerful4 ,also on the outer ridge of the hand will be found various marks4 ,all the marks above the ,heart line indicate the number of wives1 and all below the number of children1 the short one indicates those that will probably die4 ,the line around the lower joint of the thumb just above the mount of ,venus1 if well-defined and clear1 and particularly if they bend thus on the mount1 denote the person to be famous as a sculptor or painter4 ,if on the mounts of ,jupiter1 ,saturn1 ,apollo1 ,mercury1 there be found concentric circles1 and very complete1 and in no way broken1 the man will attain great wealth and power through marriage or marry some noted person4 ,if at the end of the ,hepatica or ,liver line there so be an opening like the tail of a fish1 the person will have great happiness and riches4 ,,the ,,lines4 7#a7 ,the line of ,life1 which ought to be called the line of the ,heart1 embraces the root of the thumb4 7#b7 ,the ,liver or natural mean runs straight through the middle of the hand4 7#c7 ,the line of the ,head or ,brain rises before the line of ,life and extends towards the mount of ,mercury1 forming a triangular figure in the palm of the hand--the great sign of success and brilliancy4 ,illustration3 ,,plate ,,iii4--,,the ,,lines ,,and ,,mounts ,,on ,,the ,,hand4 7#d7 ,the line of ,fortune or ,title line1 which begins under the root of the little finger and extends towards the forefinger4 7#e7 ,the ,bracelet lines at the root of the hand1 stretch across the wrist1 and may be single1 double or treble1 etc4 7#f7 ,the ,sun line1 called for clearness ,via ,solis1 is a right line which begins at the mount of ,apollo and stretches into the hollow of the hand after curving towards the mount of the ,moon4 7#g7 ,the line of the ,moon1 called the ,via ,lactea1 runs upwards from the line of ,saturn1 through the mount of the ,moon4 7#h7 ,the line of ,fortune or ,saturn begins at the wrist lines1 extends through the hollow of the hand to the mount of the middle finger4 ,if this line be cut or severed it is called the ,via ,combusta2 when this line assumes a double line in the middle of the palm it is said that you do more good to others than yourself4 ,,the ,,mounts4 ,these are the fleshy or prominent parts under the fingers1 called3 7#a7 ,the mount of ,venus1 in the root of the thumb4 7#b7 ,the mount of ,jupiter1 in the root of the forefinger4 7#c7 ,the mount of ,saturn1 in the root of the middle finger4 7#d7 ,the mount of ,sun 7,apollo71 in the root of the ring finger4 7#e7 ,the mount of ,mercury1 in the root of the little finger4 ,,the ,,line ,,of ,,life4 ,this line1 broad1 uniform1 lively colour and a good length1 denotes the party to be long lived and subject to few diseases4 ,this line slender1 short1 cut or broken1 or with obscure little lines1 or pale1 or blackish colour1 denotes feebleness of body1 sickness1 short life4 ,this line sloping nicely to the ,liver line and forming a nice angle with parallel or little crosses at the juncture1 shows good wit and even temper1 a sharp quick person and business man4 ,little branches in the upper part branching towards the ,liver line signify riches and honour4 ,these little lines running the opposite way towards the wrist denote poverty1 deceit1 unfaithful servants4 ,little confused hair lines in this line signify diseases4 ,,time ,,of ,,events4 ,should they be found in the lower part of the hand the good or bad will be in early age4 ,in the middle of the hand towards the hollow1 in the middle age4 ,if towards the ,liver line1 in declining age4 ,danger of death is threatened if this line be broken4 ,illustration3 ,,plate ,,iv4--,,the ,,line ,,of ,,life4 ,to find the exact age this line may be divided into seventy parts1 each part counting one year of life4 ,the character in this line shows loss of an eye4 ,this character double denotes the loss of both eyes4 ,a line ascending from the line of ,life 7beneath the angle formed by the line of ,life and the ,liver line7 to the line of ,saturn1 denotes an envious man1 and shows also a perilous disease in that part wherein it touches the vital4 ,so much the worse if it cut the line of ,life or severs the mount4 ,a line passing from the line of ,life to the ring finger promises honours to follow by means of a lady of rank1 or gain through favour4 ,the line of ,life thicker than ordinary at the end under the forefinger shows a laborious old age4 ,,the ,,liver ,,line4 ,this line being straight and not dissected by obscure little lines1 denotes a healthy body4 ,if it be short or broken and does not reach beyond the hollow of the hand1 it denotes diseases and a short life4 ,the longer this line1 the greater may the life be warranted4 ,if cut at the end by a small intervening line1 it threatens poverty in old age4 ,when this line is very close to the line of ,life1 it denotes diseases of the heart1 as palpitation1 syncope1 etc4 ,if the space between the line of ,life and the ,liver line1 especially of the space between the ,liver line and the line of ,fortune1 be broad1 it shows prodigality4 ,if the ,liver line turn and wind several ways1 unequal1 of a different colour and dissected1 it bodes disease or obstruction in the liver1 and hence the disease arising from its weakness4 ,it also denotes covetousness and depravity of nature and wit2 more especially if from under the region of the middle finger it extends towards the line of ,life1 thus making a short or narrow triangle4 ,where it is well drawn and of a good clear colour1 it is a sign of a cheerful and ingenious disposition4 ,if this line have a sister line it promises inheritances4 ,if continued with some little hard knots1 it forebodes manslaughter either perpetrated or to be perpetrated1 according to the number of those knots4 ,if a cross be found therein1 under the region of the middle finger1 it promises death at hand4 ,if it ends with a fork towards the mount of the ,moon1 it is a sign of hypocrisy and evil manners4 ,when it bends towards the ,mensal it is a token of a slanderous tongue and envy4 ,when it projects a remarkable branch through the line of ,life unto the mount of ,venus1 and cuts or touches the line of ,mars1 especially if the line be of a ruddy colour1 it warns to be guarded against thieves and intimates1 fraud and deceit of enemies4 ,this same branch shows also great heat of the liver1 coming from ,mars1 whereby life is endangered4 ,,the ,,line ,,of ,,the ,,head ,,and ,,brain4 ,if this line 7ascending from its place with uniform proportion7 connect the line of the ,liver and ,life in a triangular form1 having a lively colour and not intersected1 it declares a person of admirable prudence1 and of a manly wit and fair fortune4 ,the more perfect this triangle1 the better shall the temper1 wit and courage be4 ,but if it be obtuse1 it argues an evil disposed nature and a rude man4 ,if there be no triangle1 much worse1 a fool1 a prodigal and a liar1 and frequently a short life4 ,the nearer it approaches a right angle1 and not acute1 the better the person4 ,but when the angle formed be very acute1 especially when the lines of ,liver and ,life touch under the region of the middle finger1 it argues covetousness4 ,if not under the middle finger1 it shows a keen1 sharp and powerful wit1 also a clever business person4 ,the left angle 7male hand71 if it be made upon the natural mean in the mount of the ,moon1 and be a right angle by the line passing to the mount of ,mercury1 confirms goodness1 and quality of the intellect4 ,when the line of the ,head and ,brain throws out unequal and incomposed branches towards the mount of the ,moon1 thereby making unusual characters1 it denotes in men weakness of brain and dangerous sea voyages2 but in a woman frequent sorrows of mind and difficulties in child-bearing4 ,equal lines thus projected presage the contrary in both sexes1 viz41 in men1 a clear and well-composed brain and frequent voyages1 and in women cheerfulness and felicity in child-bearing4 ,the line of the ,head has this peculiarity2 if it project a cleft or a manifest star upwards to the cavea martis1 it signifies boldness and courage2 but if it let fall the same downwards1 thefts and deceitfulness4 ,when the line of the ,head is joined to the line of the ,dragon's ,head it promises a prudent and pleasant old age4 ,the same throwing a branch in the shape of a fork towards the place of the line of ,fortune signifies subtlety in managing affairs and craftiness either to do good or evil4 ,if this character appears in or near the fork it gives riches and honours by means of ingenuity and arts4 ,,the ,,line ,,of ,,fortune4 ,this line is also called the ,table line4 ,this line1 when it is long enough and without incisures1 argues a due strength in the principal members of man and denotes constancy4 ,judge the contrary if this line be short or crooked or is severed4 ,when this line terminates under the mount of ,saturn1 it shows a vain and lying fellow4 ,if it projects small branches unto the mount of ,jupiter1 it produces honours4 ,should this be a simple line on the mount of ,jupiter1 and void of any good marks or branches1 it is a sign of poverty and want4 ,if it severs the mount of ,jupiter1 cruelty of mind and excessive wrath4 ,if it throws a branch between the forefinger and the middle1 it threatens to a man a wound in the head1 but to a woman danger in child-bearing4 ,a small line running from the line of ,fortune to the space between the middle and ring finger1 denotes sorrow and labour4 ,a line passing from the ,liver line to the line of ,fortune1 forming an acute angle1 brings sorrow and labour4 ,should there be no ,liver line and the line of ,fortune connected by a small line to the line of ,life1 it threatens a deadly wound4 ,the absence of the line of ,fortune shows a malevolent1 contentious1 faithless1 inconstant person and of base conditions4 ,confused little lines in the line of ,fortune denote sickness1 and if under ,mercury1 in the first age2 under the mount of the ,sun in manhood2 under the middle finger in old age4 ,when certain points are observed in this line they argue lust and vigour of body4 ,,the ,,bracelets ,,line4 ,if this be double or treble and forming a right and continuous tract1 it promises a good composure of body4 ,the line which is nearest to the thumb1 of a good lively colour1 and unbroken1 promises riches4 ,should this line be broken in the middle1 crooked and very pale1 it denotes debility of body and a want of all things4 ,a cross or star placed here shows tranquillity of life in old age4 ,if there be a star single or double or any lines near the mount of the thumb1 in women they denote misfortune and infamy4 ,a line passing from the ,dragon line through the mount of ,venus1 presages adversities either by means of some kindred or a wife4 ,a line running from the ,dragon line to the mount of the ,moon shows adversities and private enemies2 crooked or distorted it increases the evil and shows long servitude4 ,this line being clear and straight and extending as far as the region of the ,moon1 presages many journeys both by land and sea4 ,if this line continues to the mount of ,mercury it argues that the man will live in a foreign country in great esteem4 ,if it extends to the ,liver line it shows an honest behaviour and a long life4 ,if to the mount of the ,sun1 single or double1 it denotes great good and enables the man to govern and rule in great affairs4 ,if it pass to the mount of ,mercury it betokens a man fit for many things4 ,if it does not extend to the mount of ,mercury1 but is broken about the middle and ends beneath that mount1 it denotes an untruthful1 tittle-tattling1 discontented person4 ,if this line ascends directly to the mount of ,saturn1 it denotes a good position of ,saturn in the geniture2 but if crooked and passes towards the ,dragon line and the ,liver line1 it denotes a hard1 covetous1 and laborious man4 ,,the ,,via ,,solis4 ,this line being straight and uniformly composed and well coloured1 promises the favour of great men1 and joyful honours2 if dissected and uneven1 judge the contrary1 with various impediments and envy4 ,,the ,,via ,,lactea4 ,this line being uniformly composed1 proportionate and continued1 denotes fortunate journeys both by sea and land2 also a good brain1 the favour of women 7the mount of ,venus being unafflicted71 a composed and graceful speech4 ,if it be cut or distorted it argues infelicity and lies2 but if whole1 ascending towards the little finger1 it is a sign of great happiness4 ,,the ,,line ,,of ,,saturn4 ,this line being fully and wholly protracted to the middle finger is an argument of profound meditations1 and of fortunate events in counsels and actions4 ,this line deficient is an evil sign portending many misfortunes1 unless other positions favour it4 ,if bending backward1 into the hollow of the hand towards the mount of the ,moon1 after the form of a semicircle1 threatens imprisonment4 ,the line beginning from the line of ,life and passing through the ,liver line1 to the mount of ,saturn--and if there it touch the ,saturnia--threatens imprisonment4 ,,morality4 ,,the ,,girdle ,,of ,,venus4 ,this line of itself1 unless there be other testimony to counteract it1 is sufficient to indicate fulness of nature to appreciate the opposite sex1 while the want of it denotes 7except in a measure given by the fulness of the mount of ,venus1 etc47 coldness1 unnaturalness for the other sex1 and usually a cold1 insipid partner1 a poor1 neglectful mother or father4 ,but if this line have a sister line1 that is1 a small line running parallel with the ,girdle1 it argues intemperance and lust in both sexes and baseness in sexual matters--a filthy person4 ,if this line be divided or broken up by various lines it denotes losses and infamy by reason of these lusts4 ,,the ,,line ,,of ,,mars4 ,,courage ,,and ,,fortitude4 ,this line is sometimes called the sister line to the line of ,life because it is often found running parallel with that line and denotes increased vital force--courage1 because it strengthens the heart and thus the energy4 ,when clear and well-defined it presages a long and active life1 with little or no diseases4 ,people with this line will suffer largely from gout1 rheumatism and apoplexy if they take stimulants of any kind1 inasmuch as the person will have sufficient energy of himself1 and all stimulation which will increase the vascular action will only impede and retard the heart's action1 like too much oil to a machine4 ,this line strengthens all things denoted by the line of ,life1 and if clear and decidedly red it promises great success in war4 ,,the ,,rule ,,to ,,tell ,,the ,,planets4 ,when a figure similar to that used by astronomers in designating the planets is found on the mount particularly set aside for that planet1 as on the mount of ,jupiter there is the figure 1 and on the mount of ,saturn there is the sign 1 on ,apollo the sign 1 on the mount of ,mercury there is the sign 1 and on the thick part of the thumb you find a similar sign 1 on the mount of the moon the sign 1 on ,mars' place the figure 1 and so on1 then they are termed benevolent4 ,how far1 however1 this is relevant to the subject ,i do not state1 but ,i should rather advise the student to treat this with great care1 although the marks given underneath will be found of value when placed as indicated4 ,the planets are considered unfortunate when confused lines1 broken semicircle1 gridiron marks1 or signs contrary to the mounts indicated above1 as to mount of ,jupiter1 and so on1 are found on the mounts or places4 ,venus 77 is dignified when you find on her mount a clear star1 or red furrows running transversely parallel4 ,a jovial1 merry nature is shown by fulness or elevation of the root of the thumb1 but luxurious1 amorous1 graceful1 comely1 concupiscent1 very honest1 just and constant in friendship4 ,description when strong and full3 the body somewhat tall1 skin clear1 eyes pleasant and sparkling1 full of allurement and temptation4 ,the hair is brown1 light1 crisp and soft1 sometimes slightly waving in front or curling2 a noble mind4 ,the mind is ofttimes prone to boasting1 and loves the society of ladies2 an admirer of music1 painting and beauty4 ,professions must be judged according to the strength or debility of the mount2 it produces musicians1 merchants for fancy goods1 teachers1 apothecaries1 gardeners1 etc4 ,the mount weak1 not elevated or badly marked1 causes men to be inconstant1 lascivious1 vain4 ,a cross near first joint of the thumb signifies an adulterer1 or has had or will have a mishap through females4 ,the place of ,venus1 void of incisures1 flat and smooth-looking1 shows an effeminate1 rude and sorrowful person1 or one foolishly and ridiculously addicted to merriment and jesting4 ,,the ,,planet ,,mars4 ,,courage1 ,,war4 ,mars is fortunate 7#a7 when line of ,life is strong1 deep1 red and decently drawn2 7#b7 when a cross or star is found on his place1 especially the palm of the hand4 ,description when strong3 denotes full courage1 often bold1 dauntless1 stout1 warlike1 contentious1 firm of purpose1 large and lusty appetite1 imperious4 ,hair light brown or sandy1 yellow1 often red4 ,the eyes1 blue or grey-green1 which often grow red and terrible-looking when angry4 ,mars unfortunate3 men1 etc41 are quarrelsome1 violent1 deceitful1 angry natures--produces thieves and murderers4 ,profession according to strength3 generals1 surgeons1 ironmasters or workers and tradesmen of all kinds who work with metal1 as ironmongers1 farriers1 etc4 ,note4--,mars has signification of wives1 husbands1 sons and friends 7deceitful or otherwise74 ,diseases3 he produces fevers1 blisters1 sore eyes1 skin diseases1 apoplexy1 wounds1 wicked thoughts4 ,with ,jupiter he affects the gall1 the reins1 back and liver4 ,with ,venus he affects the privy parts and sexual diseases4 ,if ,mars be strong females have largely constructed bodies and love men of rank2 if ,venus be strong men love women of rank2 if weak they form attachments for servants1 coachmen and inferiors4 ,the sign placed in cavea of the hand threatens a fall from a precipice or some high place2 a fall is also indicated by the line of ,saturn stopping or breaking on the mount of ,mars 7hollow of hand74 ,imprisonment3 a crooked line ascending from mount of ,mars to the mount of ,saturn4 ,journeys and peregrinations denoted by a line running from plain of ,mars 7hollow of hand7 down to the ,bracelet lines and ending immediately below the mount of the ,moon4 ,,the ,,mount ,,of ,,jupiter4 ,,honour1 ,,fame1 ,,renown1 ,,ecclesiastical1 ,,state1 ,,law4 ,the planet is fortunate when 7#a7 a star or double cross2 7#b7 parallel lines or 7#c7 line clearly drawn from line of ,life to his mount4 ,description when fortunate3 he signifies a noble1 glorious1 honest1 benevolent1 affable1 honourable1 merry1 renowned1 neat1 just and equitable person2 good-looking1 formidable and happy1 with beautiful hazel or blue eyes4 ,hair dark brown2 grave gesture1 modest1 and faithful to their promises4 ,professions1 etc43 great dignitaries1 churchmen1 lawyers or counsellors1 statesmen or persons brought into contact with great men who are highly esteemed and loved4 ,they favour their wives1 sons1 and all good men4 ,jupiter rules the liver1 blood1 ribs1 lungs and gristles4 ,jupiter unfortunate when half a gridiron on his mount4 ,this shows losses by powerful women4 ,when generally unfortunate3 when flat1 flabby1 with no good marks on it1 interlaced with a lot of little hair lines1 etc41 he causes persons to lose their estates and brings about great calamities in money matters1 although1 if nothing else stops it1 the person will usually recover it after he becomes strong4 ,diseases3 when afflicted he causes troubles of the heart1 cramps1 inflammation of the lungs1 windy spasms4 ,apoplexy indicated by a line transversely cutting his mount and extending towards the mount of ,saturn 7middle finger71 and forming there a cleft or little lines4 ,splendid honours and fame1 riches1 public rewards from princes and great men1 a cross1 especially a clear and red star on the mount of ,jupiter or marked thereon4 ,,the ,,mount ,,of ,,apollo4 ,,the ,,planet ,,sun4 ,,ingenuity1 ,,public ,,honours1 ,,brilliancy1 ,,etc4 ,the ,sun is fortunate--same as in last planet4 ,description when fortunate3 persons are faithful1 ingenious1 honoured1 high-minded1 wise1 humane1 religious1 just1 moderate1 aged1 and do all things wisely4 ,he gives a well-set body with yellow or sandy hair1 and rules the heart and eyes1 the diaphragm 7bowels7 and nerves4 ,description when unfortunate3 the persons are proud and easily elated1 manifesting their access to dignity by unjust means1 boasters and immodest4 ,diseases3 he produces sore eyes and blindness1 especially of right eye in man and left in a woman1 and trembling of the heart1 syncope1 etc4 ,political honours3 the ,via ,solis being uniform and of a clear good colour2 it also gives the favour and grace of princes4 ,trouble and enmity from political and legal men when the ,via ,solis is confused and afflicted4 ,,the ,,moon4 ,,travelling ,,by ,,land ,,and ,,sea4 ,when fortunate3 good and clear marks near this mount1 stars1 etc4 ,these persons are successful in journeys and messages and great prosperity in foreign countries2 to a female felicity and happiness in bearing children4 ,ominous signs placed here show death and affliction in childbirth4 ,description3 the persons will be famous1 honest and honourable1 with well-set large bodies proportioned and pleasant4 ,they travel by land and sea1 and causes them to desire to lie or walk by the side of water--rivers and running waters4 ,when unfortunate principally known by pale and confused line on the mount of the ,moon4 ,the mount flat1 soft and small1 she causes persons to be inconstant in life and actions4 ,diseases3 affects the brain1 stomach and belly1 and occasions paralysis1 epilepsy1 cancer1 spots on the body1 gripings and severe colds4 ,,the ,,planet ,,saturn4 ,,the ,,mount ,,of ,,saturn4 ,,counsels1 ,,mathematicians1 ,,grave ,,thinkers1 ,,inventors1 ,,etc4 ,when fortunate3 when the line of ,saturn runs uniformly and clear to his mount or marked thereon4 ,saturn unfortunate when there are confused lines on his mount or contrary or unfortunate signs thereon4 ,saturn fortunate3 men are silent1 provident2 good and profound1 not always rich1 counsels1 grave meditators1 somewhat melancholy1 and generally have a foolish way of laughing and jesting4 ,description3 they generally have a slender body1 and rather tall1 pale and feeble4 ,hair brown or blackish colour1 yet sometimes sandy4 ,the eyes are sunken4 ,trades1 etc43 they are fortunate in agriculture1 in minerals of all kinds1 as mines1 etc4 ,they are somewhat careless of their wives and less addicted to sexual excesses1 are more grasping and tenacious than is just4 ,when ,saturn is unfortunate he makes persons sorrowful1 laborious1 sordid1 humble1 covetous1 unfaithful1 liars1 unfortunate1 malicious1 oppressed with continual griefs and calamities4 ,diseases3 he gives dangerous diseases1 colds1 coughs1 melancholy1 hypochondriacal complaints1 dropsy1 gout1 falling sickness1 quartan and hectic fevers4 ,accidents3 he produces falls from houses1 imprisonment and danger of drowning4 ,a deep line running from the space between the forefinger and middle finger to the line of ,fortune and cutting or interrupting it1 signifies a wound or disease in the lower part of the abdomen4 ,,the ,,planet ,,mercury4 ,,the ,,mount ,,of ,,mercury4 ,,study1 ,,research1 ,,sciences1 ,,speaking1 ,,etc4 ,when this planet is fortunate1 men are ingenious1 studious1 scientific and searchers after secrets4 ,professions1 trades1 etc41 according to his dignity3 he produces orators1 poets1 eloquent speakers1 persons ready to learn anything1 mathematicians1 merchants1 sometimes crafty1 variable people4 ,when unfortunate he produces persons full of levity1 liars1 prattlers1 thieves1 cheats1 inconstant1 faithless1 traitors1 etc4 ,diseases3 he produces madness1 fury1 acute fevers1 etc4 ,signs of deceit and danger to life3 the mensa sharpened by the concourse of the line of ,fortune and the line of ,life or the ,liver line4 ,the best sign is the mensa diverging1 open at both ends and forming the figure 4 ,perfection of wit and science3 a star placed 7or other clearly-formed flowers or flag7 in the mensa especially under the mount of ,mercury or the ,sun4 ,,mensa4 ,,the ,,part ,,of ,,fortune4 ,when fortunate3 liberal1 magnanimous and long-lived people4 ,the space between the line of ,fortune and the ,liver line 7called sometimes the line of the ,heart and the line of the ,head71 and forms a nice figure4 ,when unfortunate3 small and narrow 7by the approaching of these two lines71 it argues slender fortune1 niggardliness and fearfulness4 ,honours and dignities to follow by great and noble personages1 when a star or cross appears in this space1 clear and well-formed1 especially under the mount of the ,sun 7see chapter on figures and flowers on hand74 ,the sign of here promises prominent ecclesiastical dignities4 ,good fortune is denoted by the star or triple cross4 ,good and equal lines in this space denote a good fortune2 evil or unequal lines the reverse4 ,the worst sign when no mensa is found1 for it shows obscurity both of life and fortune4 ,misfortune and loss of honours when confused little lines appear here1 the good is diverted1 and anxieties and troubles threaten1 to honours especially1 if under the mount of the ,sun4 ,fortunate journeys3 a cross or star on the outermost part of the mensa on or near the mount of the ,moon is a sure sign4 ,,the ,,fingers4 ,,the ,,thumb4 ,riches and honours shown by overthwart lines clear and red underneath the nail and joint of the thumb4 ,a violent death or danger through a married woman1 etc43 a line passing from the upper joint of the thumb to the line of ,life4 ,a contentious nature3 confused lines on the lower joint of the thumb2 one always brawling and scolding4 ,death by hanging1 etc43 a line surrounding the thumb at the middle joint4 ,riches and possessions--to be worked for3 equal furrows under the lower joint4 ,idleness and lack of energy3 if the first and second joints are void of incisures4 ,,the ,,forefinger ,,or ,,index ,,finger4 ,inheritance3 denoted by many overthwart lines in the top joint2 these in the second joint show envious and evil-disposed persons4 ,issue1 bad tongue3 right lines running between the top and second joints declare in a woman a numerous issue2 in a man bitterness of tongue4 ,a jovial disposition3 right lines in the joint near the mount of ,jupiter4 ,unchaste and lascivious3 in a female hand a star being placed in the joint near the mount of ,jupiter4 ,,the ,,middle ,,finger4 ,an unhappy1 melancholy and depraved mind3 denoted by small gridirons or confused marks in the joints of this finger4 ,success with metals3 manifested by equal lines4 ,drowning or violent death3 this is denoted by a star in the joints of this finger4 ,folly and madness3 a crossed line1 extending from the root of this finger upwards through the whole length of the finger4 ,,the ,,ring ,,finger4 ,great and noble fame denoted by a line ascending unbroken from the mount of the ,sun through the joints of this finger to the end4 ,honour and riches3 this is shown by equal lines in the first joint 7near the mount74 ,enmity of great men3 denoted by overthwart lines here2 it is made late in life when these lines are intersected4 ,,the ,,little ,,finger4 ,the planet ,mars has dominion over this finger4 ,a strong and valorous person when strong and well fed4 ,note4--,from the joints of this finger as from the mount itself are judgments passed concerning merchandise and favours4 ,ingenuity and eloquence3 a star in the first joint 7near the mount of ,mercury7 shows this2 it is also shown by a right line extending from the mount of ,mercury to the end of finger1 also a great speaker4 ,foolishness1 etc43 denoted by obtuse and confused marks placed here4 ,a thief and deceitful person3 this is shown by confused and unfortunate marks appearing in the first and second joints of this finger4 ,perpetual inconstancy3 this is shown by adverse lines in the last or top joint of the finger4 ,note4--,the number of wives and husbands are frequently indicated from the small lines passing from the outermost part of the hand to the mount of ,mercury1 but ,i consider the proper place is from the mount of ,venus4 ,if the end of the little finger does not reach so far as to touch the last joint of the ring finger1 it signifies that the partner in marriage will be imperious in all things4 ,the mounts marked with good figures and characters show good and happy omens1 being vitiated with confused or broken characters1 etc41 or lines1 they always denote the contrary1 unless they are restrained by other lines that be good4 ,chiromancers generally teach that the first joints near the mount of the finger indicate the early age1 the second1 the flourishing state of manhood1 and the last old age4 ,but our opinion is that the planets shown by the nativity of the persons do1 in their proper order1 manifest their marks and characters whether for good or bad4 ,illustration3 ,,plate ,v4--,,alleged ,,marks ,,on ,,the ,,feet ,,of ,,the ,,benign ,,buddha4 ,note4--,a knowledge of astrology will prove an acquisition to the study of palmistry or any science4 ,,signs ,,on ,,the ,,head4 ,,how ,,to ,,read ,,the ,,forehead4 ,if a person has a broad forehead and takes the form of 1 a crescent1 he was born of poor parents but is sure to be rich4 ,if a prominent single vein or mark extends from the nose to the top of the forehead the person is born to immense wealth4 ,if there are many similarly placed the person is very vicious4 ,if the forehead is depressed in the middle he is very jealous and a lascivious or sinful man4 ,if the forehead is narrow he is a great miser4 ,if there be three furrows going across the head he is likely to live a long life1 especially if they go over the eyes4 ,if there be four such lines the person will be a commander or great potentate and live a very long time4 ,many indistinct lines on the forehead denote lewd persons4 ,if there be any marks in the middle of the forehead and they take the form of a crescent 1 the person will be very prosperous and fortunate4 ,,signs ,,on ,,the ,,feet4 ,if a crescent or elongated horseshoe mark appear on sole of the foot and the toes separated well from each other1 the person will have a harsh temper and remain poor4 ,if a female's toes are well set together and close1 and has a wheel or flower mark on either or both feet1 she will become a lady of rank and position4 ,if there be an ear-shaped figure on the foot and without hair1 or a little tuft1 the person may expect to be successful in the world4 ,,the ,,arms4 ,if her arms are very long she will be renowned and well-to-do4 ,short-armed persons generally remain poor4 ,women's ,printing ,society1 ,ltd41 #ff1 ,whitcomb ,st41 ,w4,c4 ,,nature',s ,,finer ,,forces and their ,influence upon ,,human ,,life ,,and ,,destiny4 ,,by ,r,,ma ,,pras,d1 ,m4,a4 ,cloth1 #hvo4 #d_/f net4 ,of these excellent essays we cannot speak too highly2 they will prove a new revelation to our scientifically inclined readers and demonstrate conclusively the impregnable basis of ancient ,aryan ,science1 which did not neglect the ,,psychic and ,,mental ,,data which the modern scientific world ,,must acknowledge ere long1 and so enter upon an entire ',reformation' of its methods and hypotheses4 ,the whole science of the ,tatwas is founded on that which is termed ',vibration' or ',motion' and opens up possibilities which readers of ',,the ,,secret ,,doctrine' alone at present can foresee4--,lucifer4 ,the ,dream of ,ravan4 ,a ,mystery4 ,cloth1 #hvo4 #b_/f net4 ,it is beyond question that the unknown writer of this work was both a scholar and a mystic4 ,that he had studied the ,rmyana from the original texts and was a master of ,vedntic psychology is amply manifested2 that he was a mystic himself and spoke of things that were realities to him and not mere empty speculations1 is evident to every earnest student of ,indian theosophical literature4 ,in no other western publication have the three 'states' of man's consciousness been so strikingly and so intelligibly set forth as by our author4 ,in this work the mystic and student of yoga will recognise many a home truth but slightly veiled1 and many an important secret wholly disclosed4 ,,somnium ,,scipionis ,translated into ,english ,,with ,,an ,,essay ,,the ,,vision ,,of ,,scipio ,,considered ,,as ,a ,,fragment ,,of ,,the ,,mysteries4 ,,by ,l4 ,o4 ,,the ,,golden ,,verses ,,of ,,pythagoras4 ,,by ,a4 ,e4 ,a4 ,,the ,,symbols ,,of ,,pythagoras4 ,,by ,s4 ,a4 ,one vol41 cloth1 #hvo4 #b_/f net4 ,not since #ahjd has any ,english version of the two famous ,pythagorean treatises included in this volume appeared in book form4 ,of their importance it is sufficient to state that they have been justly held in the highest esteem by ,mystics from an early period to the present time4 ,this has also been the case with the ,somnium ,scipionis or ,vision of ,scipio1 ,cicero's famous essay4 ,l4 ,o4's able essay will be found most valuable to students4 ,the ,building of the ,cosmos4 ,,by ,,annie ,,besant4 ,cloth1 #hvo4 ,price #b_/- net4 ,sound2 ,fire2 ,yoga2 and ,symbolism are the subjects treated of in this most excellent book4 ,the essay upon ,yoga1 the ,kingly ,science of the ,soul whereby a man may attain to that ,divine ,wisdom which is his birthright1 deserves to be read of all men4 ,to lovers of the ,scriptures of the ,world the essay on ',symbolism' will appeal strongly and will be found most helpful1 for in those ,ancient ,writings the most important truths are frequently veiled from the superficial reader by an allegory or a symbol1 and in this essay the reader will find a clue to the method by which the study of symbols may be approached with beneficial results4 ,considerable light is thrown upon some of the very complex symbols pertaining to ,indian ,philosophies4 ,,the ,,yoga ,,of ,,christ3 or the ,science of the ,soul4 ,,written ,,down ,,by ,a4 ,k4 ,g4 ,,edited ,,by ,f4 ,,henrietta ,m,,ller1 ,b4,a4 ,cloth1 #hvo1 #b_/- net4 ,wrappers1 #a_/- net4 ,this book appeals especially to that large class of devout souls who find neither satisfying ,truth nor edifying practice in ,modern ,christianity2 who believe1 nevertheless1 that ,christ had a message for them1 and that somewhere hidden beneath the noise of words1 and the misinterpretations of sectarians1 a ,truth1 divine and living1 may be found3 to them the following pages will bring1 if not the full radiance of ,christ's illuminating ,love1 at least many valuable suggestions for thought1 and aids in the solution of difficult problems4 ,that ,christianity1 the religion which the ,west has made peculiarly its own1 should be reverentially taught by 'an ,indian' from an ,indian point of view1 is in itself unusual1 may be regarded as a happy omen of the ultimate breaking down of those barriers of ,sectarianism which have hitherto been potent in dividing the ,english people from sympathetic communion with the natives of ,india4 ,,the ,,theosophical ,,publishing ,,society1 #g1 ,,duke ,,street1 ,,adelphi1 ,,london1 ,w4,c4 ,,transcriber',s ,,notes #a4 ,silently corrected simple spelling1 grammar1 and typographical errors4 #b4 ,retained anachronistic and non-standard spellings as printed4 #c4 ,enclosed italics font in underscores4