PALMISTRY.

Rodney and Otamatea Times, Waitemata and Kaipara Gazette, 14 August 1912, Page 7

PALMISTRY.

Everyone knows that the general characteristics may be told by the shape, texture and general lines of the hand; and I shall endeavor to explain the most essential, elements of that science, so that anyone may practise and acquire considerable knowledge of the character of another without reading through long works or several volumes on the subject.

If'the rlCsh is pink and the lines clearly marked, this denotes good health. If the skin becomes yellow when the hand is pressad back, this denotes poor circulation and bad health.

If the fingers are long: and thin and tapering-, this, is an indication of an artistic, aesthetic temperament. If they are square and rather thick, this denotes the practical and commonsense person, with a taste for mechanics and similar pursuits.

If the first finger curves inward toward the second fing-er, this indicates a money-loving* nature. It is the "grasping" tendency.

If the second joint of the thumb (that is jthe one nearest the hand); is thin, having a small waist, this denotes great tact.

If this joint is very long, it denotes great reasoning and logical powers.

If the first joint (the one containing the nail) is long, that denotes great strength of will.

If the space between the first and second finger is large jthis denotes independence of action. If the space between the third and fourth fingers is very large this denotes independence of thought. These are good signs.

If the mount at the base of the thumb is large and full this is indicative of a loving, passionate disposition. If it is small and flat it denotes a cold, hard, nature.

, If the mount, or cushion, on the opposite side of the palm—that is, near the wrist on the side of the little finger—is large, his denotes a pugnacious, aggressive disposition.

The Mount of Jupiter is at the base or root of the index finger. Excessively .developed, an arrogant, overbearing disposition, undeveloped lack of self-esteem; normally developed, a happy, successful life.

The Mount of Saturn, at the base of the second finger. If absent it denotes a mediocre life, if excessively developed, a morbid activity and excitement in. dealing with things; if normally developed, it indicates extreme sensitiveness and love of solitude.

The Mount of the Sun, at the base of the third finger. If abnormally large, a sign of vanity ; if very small, a dull, inartistic personality; if normally developed, success and fame.

The Mount of Mercury, at the root of the little finger. If very iarge it denotes a crafty and deceitful disposition; if very small, it denotes inability to cope with situations and undertake business of any kind successfully; if normal, a very gifted individual, excelling in the sciences; in art, and in the literary world.

The line of life is the most important -line in the hand. It lies around the Mount of Venus, the mount at the base of the thumb.

If long and thin, a life of healthy ac_ tivity may be looked- for, uninterrupted by illness, and terminating in a happy

old age

If the line rises near the line of head, this means that the life is governed by the head. If short, a short life is indicated.

If the life line is all broken up and chained, this means many troubles and illnesses.

The line of head is the first of the two great lines running across the palm of the hand —the one nearest the wrist.

If long and straight, it denotes a fine mentality; a good head for science, literature, etc.

If short and broken, it indicates either mental troubles or a lack of good brain power.

The line of heart lies about half an inch above the head line, also crossing the palm and nearer the fingers.

If this is straight, deep, and well defined, a strong-, lasting- love will rule the life.

If it is short, the love will be cut short by some unforeseen accident.

If chained, this denotes a number of small "affairs"—love affairs of your early life, etc.

If the head and heart lines run together your heart will generally rule your head —so beware!

The line of fate runs straight up the centre; of the palm, from the \yrist to the third finger (usually). . If long and straight a splendid future is assured. If lacking-in the hand not much fame will be yours.

The inability to bend back the thumb shows obstinacy. *' \ ,

Passion is a tyrant which i slays those whom it governs. A good wife must be grave abroad, wise at home, patient to suffer, constant to love, friendly to. all, and provident to her household.