CHIROMANCY,

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIX, Issue IX, 21 August 1897, Page 276

CHIROMANCY,

OR THE SCIENCE OF READING HANDS.

THERE has been so much interest taken in the Graphology Column, that it has been decided to start a ‘Chiromancy* Column, under the able guidance of Madame Veto. This lady has devoted a

great deal of time and thought to this very interesting subject, and has thoroughly studied it in all its branches. Her ‘readings’ have been extraordinarily successful, and The Graphic is fortunate in securing her services A sketch of a hand with all its lines is given, as a guide to those wishing their hands to be read. No one has all the lines indicated on the specimen hand, but some few of them will be found on each hand. The following suggestions will help in drawing the hand :— Lay your hand, palm downwards, on a piece of clean white paper, the fingers as far apart as they will comfortably go. Then with a pencil trace all round it. Next hold it up against the window, and reverse it so that it will appear with the palm uppermost, as in the sketch. Then ink it carefully all round, taking pains to have the fingers the exact length. In the first sketch indicate the joints as you come to them by dots ; this makes it much easier to get the correct distances when filling in the lines. Draw all the lines you see, as far as possible at correct distances from each other. Put no names in. Then send your hand with two shillings in stamps, to * Madame Vero, care of the Lady Editor, New Zealand Graphic, Auckland.’ ‘ Spy.’—The mounts of Apollo and Mercury appear to be the most conspicuous in your diagram, and this, if accurate, is a fortunate and happy combination, as Apollo gives gentleness, gaiety of heart, intelligence, and affection ; while Mercury supplies energy, promptness in action, good bnsiness capacities, and scientific tastes. A good author says that * the subjects of Mercnry will always pnsh their way through the world.’ The fingers and palm, almost of equal length, indicate an even balance between mental and physical activity. The third finger is the longest, relatively. This denotes a taste for art and a love of riches. The latter is fully confirmed by the length of the third phalange if you have given it correctly. The thumb tnrns back slightly, therefore yon would make a good use of wealth. There is a tendency to obstinacy in the thick first phalange, but reason is strong also, and this shonld regulate your judgment. The Life Line, as you have given it, is very good, and here I must remark that as I almost always have to say this of the Life lines in the diagrams sent to me, I think my ‘ subjects’ hardly understand the necessity of putting in every mark they csn see in their hands ; as, in real life, I rarely meet with a life line entirely free from breaks, bars, or crosses. The only branch from yonrs is an ambition, or very great wish, about the age of nineteen or twenty, which I think is gratified. The Heart Line, rising as it does in your hand, betokens a long life, in which success is not attended without labour. On this line also I fancy there must be more signs than yon have given me, otherwise it indicates poverty in affection. Two strong attachments are marked on the Mount of Mercury. The first is very early, before 20 and I fear it ends in a widower or widowhood (I do not know whether I am addressing a lady o

a gentleman). If not, the line drooping to the heart line signifies marriage, prevented by death. The other attachment is not until after 28, and in that you are not the longest liver. You have put in no lines relating to actual marriage, therefore I can only say that these are presumably marriage lines. The Head Line displays selfreliance, quick decision, and much ambition. Its length shows perseverance, firmness, and a retentive memory. I cannot decide from yonr drawing if there be a double head line, as the pencilling is indistinct. If so it is a sign ofagreat inheritance, and very seldom seen. In my experience I have only met with one double head line. The Fate Line shows a most important change in position before 20. I am almost certain it is connected with marriage, and afterwards there are indications of trouble ; but it passes away, and life continues smoothly, according to your drawing, and with much good fortune, either from business or science, as the line stops nnder the Mount of Mercury. Three long voyages are marked, and you have two enemies with whom to contend in life. —Vbro.

• Ilma.* —No monnt in your hand appears to be very decidedly prominent. Apollo and Saturn are well developed. The latter gives prudence, wisdom, and gravity to a character; if in excess, sadness and melancholy. But Apollo’s subjects are notably gay, happy, and graceful, therefore the combination should render you discreet and thoughtful, but cheerful, tolerant, and obliging. Your fingers from the diagram are long, with the tips of the first, third, and fourth- square. These indications give a love of detail, truth, and reason. The third is relatively your longest finger, ergo, you have a taste for art; but as the line of Apollo only rises from the Heart Line, and then is crossed, I cannot predict artistic success. The thumb displays little strength of will, but much power of fascination, good sense, and ability, as it is set low down in the hand, and other signs confirm this indication. The Life Line is excellent, as you have given it long and clear; but of course as there are no marks, lines, or bars on it, or the Mount of Venus, I can only say that from your diagram it promises splendid health and long life. The Heart Line, too, leaves little to be desired. Its length and the well-formed fork on the Mount of Jupiter denote strength and fidelity in love, enthusiasm, and also success, although there should be some branches from the line ; but I fancy that I should find some in yonr own hand, and that, like many of my ‘subjects,’ you do not understand the importance of giving me the small lines and marks. There are no lines whatever marked below the little finger, so I can have nothing to say relative to attachment, marriage, or any information to be found on the Mount of Mercury. The Head Line, apart from the line of life, shows some impulsiveness; but this is contradicted by its length, which gives reason and domination of self. I therefore interpret the sign to mean that your decisions are made quickly, and that you have a fair share of self-reliance. Rising slightly towards the line of the Heart, under the second finger, signifies that you are, or were, rather easily deceived in business matters. I hope the cross bar at the end of the Head Line is not in your hand, as it is a sign of misfortune and poverty. It has the appearance of being unintentional. The Fate Line is most fortunate after the age of 21. Before that there are troubles and losses indicated by the falling branches, but a change comes, of what nature I cannot tell, as there are no marks to guide me, and the fact, so far as chiromancy goes, remains that the line runs clear and unbroken across the plain of Mars and ends uncrossed on the Mount of Jupiter, and in this ending, says my favourite authority, we find satisfied pride, and the attainment of the objects of our ambition.’ —Vbro.

‘Nemo.’—l have studied your diagram attentively, yet I can only decide in a negative manner that Mercury is not a prominent mount or space. The others appear equally developed. Venus and Luna indicate a love of music, both melody and harmony. Your tastes should be refined, your manners pleasing, and your temper good. The fingers and palm of almost equal length signify an even balance between mental and physical activity. The spaces between the fingers show independence, especially in action. Their shape displays usefulness, industry, and freedom of thought, a great dislike to conventionality, and a preference for reality and fact. The thumb and little finger show, respectively, strong will and influence. The finger rising above the second joint of the third phalange is said always to indicate the latter. The nail phalange of the thumb gives the former. The life line in your hand is distinctly double—the second time quite recently that I have met

with this rather rare indication of success in life generally, either in love or war, for ‘ the line of Mars gives to soldiers great successes in arms,’while another authority contends that there is always a love affair wherever it begins. If this be true yonr great afaire de eeeur began as early as 19, and lasts until over 70, for both lines are long. The Heart Line shows much affection both to give and to receive, and also that where yon love you are blind to faults and failings; yet I see no indications of jealousy. There is only one strong attachment marked, and that commences in youth, and I think yonr marriage is also early. You suffer much from the interference of a member of the feminine sex in matters connected with love, but I am almost sure that her influence ceases after marriage. The Herd Line confirms the indications of the thumb, and shows firmness and quick decision. The Fate Line, or line of Saturn, signifies much trouble or unhappiness in childhood and youth np to the age of 18 or 20 ; then a fresh and fortunate influence line appears, and there is a change altogether for the better, which apparently continues for many years The quadrangle indicates kindness of heart and liberality of mind. There are two or three illnesses marked on the hepatica or Health Line, but I do not think they are of great severity until late in life. You have not given me any voyage lines. The horizontal line on the mount below the second finger is considered to be an omen of success —Vbro.