Complete art of practical palmistry explained

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q:

What does the line of Fortune indicate when it rises on the plain of Mars (centre of hand)?

a:

This indicates a great amount of work, or untiring devotion to art must be expected before successs can be obtained; it will, however, be ultimately attained if the line is clear as it traverses the hand. If it rises between the Head and Heart lines it indicates that riches will not be obtained until late in life, at least not until 50 years of age.

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q:

What does the line of Fortune indicate when it rises from the Moon's mount?

a:

This is an indication of rather too much influence of other people, and although the subject will be really worthy of success, yet that success will be attained mostly through the influence of others, rather than by per­sonal merit. If in addition to this the Head line slopes onto the mount of Moon, it indicates capacity for poetry and lite­rature, and with a good Fate line success can be achieved there with.

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q:

What does the line of Fortune indicate when it rises from the Life line?

a:

This is a good indication and promises success: the lower the line rises on the Life line the better indication it is, for then fortune is gained either by personal merit or by inheritance.

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q:

What does the line of Fortune indicate when it rises from the wrist beneath the mount of Venus?

a:

This is an indica­tion that although the subject has not been born to it or inherited it, success and fortune will be obtained through a strong friendship or perhaps marriage.

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q:

Does a good line of Fortune also show in what direction the artistic tendencies would he most successful?

a:

The largest mount in the hand shows the best direction in which the talent can be displayed: forinstance, a good line of Fortune and the mount of Venus large, would indicate that the subject would do best in music and painting; with the mount of Moon large, poetry or elevated literature would be best, whilst with a Spatulate finger of Apollo and a good development of the same mount the subject would be successful in dramatic work,etc.

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q:

Does a good line of Fortune always indicate that its possessor will cultivate the fine arts?

a:

No, but whether these things be cultivated or not, the natural inclination and talents will be there, and appreciation of these things will be shown in person, habits, clothing, taste, etc.

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q:

Does a good line of Fortune always indicate riches and success?

a:

No, for unless the mount of Jupiter is good, the suc­cess cannot be great except in the matter of money, and unless the line of Fate is also good, there may be position but not wealth; and if the palm of the hand is hollow, the line of Fortune loses its signification altogether.

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q:

If the line of Fortune is absent what does it indicate?

a:

It is an unfortunate sign, for although the Fate line and other indications of the hand may be good, their power will be weakened by the absence of this line. The absence of any chief line betokens a want of the qualifications which the line indicates when present; thus, however clever and deserving the subject may be, unless this necessary line is present, great success will never be achieved.

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q:

What is considered a good line of Fortune?

a:

When the line is clear, deep and of a good pink colour, and cuts a distinct furrow from the base or centre of the hand on to the mount of Apollo; its good indication is increased if it cuts the mount in three distinct straight lines instead of one, there is then clear indication of natural talent, the favour of great persons, riches and glory, with self satisfaction and ability to enjoy the good things of this world.

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q:

What does the line of Fortune indicate?

a:

It denotes success in art or literature, fame, merit, riches and honour, according to other signs and the general shape of the hands and fingers. It also indicates a sensitive nature, fine suscep­tibilities, a tendency to be easily pained or grieved.