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| The Girdle of Venus is a frequently misunderstood marking. Traditional palmistry has considered it a hallmark fo wanton sexuality and moral licentiousness, yet it is only upon those hands for whom such behavior is a tendency will these traits be realized. It is not evil in itself, yet when misdirected, it leads to evils.(44) The Girdle, in its purest sense, is an indicator of a highly sensitive and intellectual nature; however, such sensitiveness renders the bearer moody, touchy, and easily offended. It is often seen in the hands of high-strung and anxious people, and should the line be wholly unbroken, a propensity for hysteria shall exist. It may benefit the reader to consider this line a sister line to the Line of Heart, one that intensifies the emotions to an extreme degree.(134) Some consider the Girdle to point to defects in the emotional state of the individual, but the purpose of this work is not to debate where personality ends and psychological disorders begin. Composition of the Line of Heart One could not partake of the Venusian qualities without touching upon attraction to the opposite sex. Though the Girdle does not necessarily enhance an individual's predilection for sensual pursuits, it is likely that the Girdle will enhance this. If it does bear upon their activities, it often results in base and unwholesome interests. The reader should take heart, however, that a propensity for sensuality only exists on those hands which are broad and thick; all other hand types only draw from the more abstracted sensitivity and nervousness of the Girdle. In the case of a hand that is broad and thick, however, there are additional signs to note: A sister line for the Girdle of Venus is a foul portent. Its import is detailed by Sibly: If this line have a sister, it argues intemperance and lust in both sexes, and baseness in venereal congression, a filthy man, who abhors not an unnatural crime; and, if dissected and troubled, losses and infamy by reason of lusts.(165) If the bearer possesses a Via Lascivia, the likelihood of immoral acts increases. Should the individual possess overdeveloped mounts of Venus, thick thumbs, and islands in the basal joints of the fingers, the bearer shall be at best a seducer, at worst, a rapist. Perhaps one of the most salient questions of a cheiromancer's patient concerns the quantity and quality of romantic intrigues he or she may enjoy. The Lines of Affection, in conjunction with the Lines of Heart and Fate, can inform the reader of the answer to such a question. These lines have been named, quite inappropriately, Lines of Marriage, but the hand does not recognize the ceremony--it merely measures the influence others have had over our lives, and denotes the length of time that love is felt for the person concerned.(155)If the line truly represents marriage, it shall be long, and it will be marked elsewhere on the hand, most likely in the form of a Line of Influence joining the Line of Fate. Should the line be short, it represents a relationship of strong emotion, or a relationship in which marriage was contemplated. The information concerning the Lines of Affection is composed of the following sections: Composition of the Lines of Affection Points of Ascension Points of Termination Offshoots Markings Children as Foretold by the Lines of Affection Miscellaneous Attributes Composition of the Lines of Affection A Line of Affection should be straight, well-marked, pink, and free from defects. Otherwise, there shall be a deviance in the outcome of the relationship marked. A Line that is chained, drooping, and fretted with fine lines reveals an individual poorly suited for marriage. It would be wise to counsel him not to marry. A break in the Line signifies a corresponding break in married life, usually sudden and traumatic. Should the broken lines overlap, the separation is quickly salved. A Line that is thin initially but which thickens as it crosses the mount symbolizes a growing love. The opposite is true as well, as a waning line diminishes the emotions. Points of Ascension The Lines of Affection almost always originate from the percussion of the hand and stretch across the Mount of Mercury. At what height they originate from, however, is the property important to the cheiromancer. The following are rough guidelines to determine the age of the bearer at the time of the relationship in question. If the line is one-quarter of the distance from the Line of Heart to the top of the Mount of Mercury, the relationship shall occur between the ages of 14 to 21. If the line is halfway up, 21 to 28. Three-quarters, 28 to 35. Though most Line begin singly, the strongest union is represented by two lines which taper and merge to become one. An individual with such a marking shall enjoy a stable and fruitful union. Points of Termination A Line that droops sharply denotes the death of the mate, occurring before the bearer's own death.(112) A more gradual curve denotes sorrow and disappointment in the marriage.(140) A Line drooping and ending in a cross portends the infidelity of the mate. A Line drooping and ending in a fork fortells a drifting apart. If the involved parties are married, a divorce shall ensue.(112) A Line drooping to cut through the Line of Heart portends widowhood or widowerhood.(266) A Line that swoops upward indicates that the bearer is not likely to ever marry.(266) Should the Line join the Line of the Sun, a wealthy union is assured.(267) Should it droop and cut through the Line of the Sun, the bearer will suffer a loss in status through their marriage. Offshoots Fine lines drooping from a Line of Affection denote the illness of a mate, and possibly disappointments and sorrow in marriage as a result. Fine lines rising upward denote a period of spiritual and emotional uplift. An offshoot sent to the Line of the Sun represents a union with a very successful and often famous mate. Markings An island within a Line of Affection denotes separation for a duration equal to the length of the island. It is typically caused by quarreling, though it may represent a guilty intrigue. A vertical bar crossing a Line signifies an obstacle that threatens to destabilize the relationship.(157) A thin horizontal line running parallel to a Line of Affection should not be interpreted as a sister line; in this case, it represents a love for another that the bearer continued to love despite their current relationship to another.(271) Children as Foretold by the Lines of Affection There are many different methods by which one may divine the number and gender of children the bearer shall have, the most widespread of which relies upon the Lines of Affection. Vertical lines rising from a Line of Affection is the sign of a child. If there shall be more than one child, the line closest to the outside of the palm shall be born first, then the second-closest second, etc. If the line be fine, it is a female. If it be broad, it is a male. Should the line be clearly marked, the child shall be strong. Likewise shall a weak line portend infirmity. Should the line end in an island, death is foretold. A long line shall reveal a child who excels in importance when compared to his or her siblings. Should there be islands in the lowermost line encircling the thumbs, the likelihood of having a child is very favorable.(157) Miscellaneous Attributes A further collaboration of marriage may be found in a single clear line following alongside the Line of Life, for concurrent lines often represent the opposite sex. The farther away this line is from the Line of Life, the more different in personality the mate shall be. Line of Health The Line of Health, as its name suggests, is an indicator to the general health of the individual. Its presence affects more than health, however: it gives action and force to passions, and when clearly marked, it denotes a keen business sense. The information concerning the Line of Health is composed of the following sections: Composition of the Line of Heart Points of Ascension Points of Termination Offshoots Markings Miscellaneous Attributes Composition of the Line of Health The Line of Health is a peculiar marking, for its absence is always a good sign, while the meaning of its presence is indicative of the quality of the Line. Should it be clearly marked and well-etched in the hand, it is a sign of robust health and business acumen; but should the line be of a poor quality, the bearer shall be bedeviled with maladies of the liver and digestive processes. A well-formed Line that is neither broken nor wavy is a sign of excellent health. If the Line is poorly formed and has taken on a fractured experience, the individual will experience digestive problems due to a poor diet. If at any point the line should attenuate, this thinning represents the weakening of the individual's health. Should the line start thin and grow thicker, the bearer's constitution is steadily improving after being born a sickly infant.(131) A break in the Line denotes a serious setback in health. Points of Ascension The Line of Health should originate near the base of the wrist at the percussion and ascend steadily towards the Mount of Mercury. Providing that the line is of excellent quality, a Line rising from the rascettes is a sign of unflagging health and vivacity. It is very unfavorable for the Line of Health to rise from the Line of Life itself. In such a case, the bearer suffered through bouts of poor health when he was young, very likely stemmed from a disease of the heart.(128) If the Line of Health remains steady and well-cut, however, the effects will be negligible. Points of Termination The Line of Health should terminate near the Mount of Mercury. Any deviance should be viewed with concern. Should the Line divert in its course and veer towards the Mount of Venus, the bearer's life shall be cut short of its natural length due to excesses. If it cuts the Line of Life, the individual's health and lifespan shall be further impaired. Offshoots Offshoots sent to mounts are an auspicious sign, save for the Mount of Venus. As expected, each offshoots brings success to the bearer by way of the specific qualities of the mount. The bearer will enjoy the success of the offshoot from the point at which it leaves the Line. An offshoot sent to the Mount of the Sun denotes shrewdness, intellectual brillaince, fame and success.(152) An offshoot sent to the Mount of Saturn denotes business success through hard work, honesty, and sensibility.(152) Should the Line send an offshoot to the Mount of Jupiter, the acquisition of power or authority contributes to the business success of the bearer.(152) Markings If a star appears upon the Line of Health at the exact moment that it crosses the Line of Head, the individual had difficulties during birthing. An island in the line denotes gradual disorders whose duration and magnitude are set by the length and width of the island, respectively.(152) A bar through the line denotes an accident. Should it cross through an island, it represents a strain that precipitates a breakdown in constitution. Multiple bars signify repeated illnesses or business reverses.(206) A line terminating in a grille forbodes little success due to ill-health or dishonesty of the bearer.(132) Miscellaneous Attributes Should the line be completely absent from the hand, it is a sign of a quick mind and an alert disposition.(201) If the line be very close to the edge of the hand, it serves a similar yet lesser purpose than the Line of Intuition.(201) Via Lascivia The Via Lascivia, like the Line of Health, imparts action and force to the passions. It is a sister line to the Line of Health, lying closer to the outside of the hand, and as a sister line, its presence shall repair many defects exhibited in the Line of Health. With a strong Line of Health, it adds to the ardor in energy in all pursuits of life(133) and brings success through talent and eloquence. As its name suggests, its enhances the bearer's sensuality, and further heightens his enjoyment of physical intercourse. Should it terminate exactly on the Mount of Mercury, the bearer shall possess excellent luck, eloquence, and shall be a clever politician. However, these merits often are compromised by a lower moral standard.(209) A forked Line indicates impotence and again touches upon unwholesome morals, which shall drag the bearer down in their practice. Should the Line veer and cross the Line of Life, there is a great desire to escape. The Line of Intuition manifests itself as a semicircle inscribed upon the Mount of Luna. It denotes an impressionable nature, one that is keenly sensitive to surroundings and influences. The bearer of this mark shall possess presentiments for others as well as access to knowledge not visible to most. They are often visited by vivid dreams that presage events, and they often express unaccountable knowledge and suspicions.(131) Some claim that this marking denotes telepathy, clairvoyance, precognitive abilities, and other metaphysical phenomena. Due to the nature of these talents, those bearing this mark shall often involve themselves in the occult. Should a cross appear below the Mount of Saturn, the the individual possesses strong, if not overwhelming powers in the occult.(210) This is also termed as "Le Croix Mistique." An island within the Line will effectively annul the bearer's intuitive powers. Vertical Lines across the Line of Intuition are always deterimental, and are, in this case, health considerations: Should the bars counter the top third of the Line, the subject will experience intestinal problems. Bars encountered in the middle third of the Line shall reveal rheumatic disorders. On the bottom third, horizontal bars represent bladder, kidney, and gynaecological weaknesses. A line terminating on the Mount of Upper Mars shall bless the bearer with a charisma, a strong power for influencing others. Should the line in its course run along the bottom to meet with the lifeline or the fateline, the bearer shall have diabetes.(95) If the Line resembles the Line of Health as much as the Line of Intuition, the "exercise of intuitive faculties will prejudice the health and particularly affect the nervous system to its disadvantage.(137)" In such a case, the bearer is advised not to utilize their intuitive abilities lest it hamper their health. The Rascettes The Rascettes are a relatively unimportant set of markings, but they can add to the overall interpretation of the hand in a few instances. The first rascette below the hand is of the greatest interest; its overall condition and the offshoots it sends can be quite informative. Should the Rascettes be well-defined, the bearer's constitution is strengthened. Conversely, a weak primary Rascette diminishes the constitution.(142) Should the Rascettes, especially the primary Rascette, be composed of chains, the bearer will suffer harrowing labor which will eventually result in fruition. One approach to the Rascettes is to allot the bearer 30 years for each Rascette; thus a man possessing 3 Rascettes shall live 90 years.(125) Though this may serve as an expedient guideline by which to judge a lifespan, note that it is certainly not the only premise that should constitute this prediction, nor should it be steadfast, for the lines in the hand change, and to presage events more than 5 or 10 years in the future is a dangerous practice. Should the first bracelet be raised high into the hand, especially into the shape of an arch, the bearer will suffer a weakness of the internal organs of the body and may possibly face sterility. For women, this arch denotes difficulty in childbirth. The importance of branches sent to the mounts are listed by mount below and are covered in more detail in Henry Frith's Language of the Hand. Branches sent from the primary Rascette to the Mount of the Moon represent sustained travels, not simply a visit to one's relatives for a fortnight. A branch sent to Jupiter represents a marriage into a rich family. To Saturn: Marriage to an older person. To the Mount of the Sun: A union with a person of artistic tastes. A branch sent to the Mount of Mercury presages a marriage to a rich merchant, or through means derived from commercial undertakings. Though the reader may find this primer quite thorough in the demenses of the lines on the palm and the mounds, and though these markings may suffice to foretell a score of predictions and insights, the following elements, which are wanting in this treatise, will lend much-needed accuracy and completion to extrapolations: Cheirognomy Basic hand shapes Fingertip shapes Size, length, and meaning of the phalanges The hairs on the hands and phalanges Nails, their constitution and appearance The patterns of the fingerprints Cheiromancy The quadrangle The great triangle To a lesser extent, this work will not expound upon the specific maladies and organs governed by the lines. Though they be of especial importance when predicting the death and sufferings of an individual whose hand bears ill markings, the emphasis of this book lays in predicting the character, potential, and significant events in the life of the bearer. For an excellent source on the health portended by markings in the hands, vide Rita Robinson's Health in your Hands. |
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