THE SC IENC E OF
PALMIST R-Y
A ND IT S R E LAT I ONS T O
ASTR OLOG Y AND
PHRE NOLOG Y
I 4 fl B Y IR E NE SMIT H I\u
musm B Y IR E NE SMIT H
Po 0 . B O" 94 5 TAC OMA, W ASH . \ (5? W C.
o ri h C py g t , 1901
BY
H A H T E UT OR.
All i hts s r g re erved .
Publishers w ill p lease no te th a t the Enga r vings of
his Book a re c o v d b C o i t t ere y pyr gh .
PRE S ? THE “STERNBLANK BOOK OO TAC OMA W K S 0 ,
D e dic ation.
To all bra ve souls who are seelcing to solve
o b bu u a the riddle f life, and there y ild p
c v z " v c s higher i ili ation , do lo ingly dedi ate thi war]: o m f y heart , head and hand, hop ing it w m w u lcind v be o ill eet ith yo r app ro al, and f
v s the same alue to youit ha been to me .
C ONTENTS. C HAPTER PAG E I I C T “ 7 . NTRODU ION II W SIG NSOFTH ODAC ? 10 . HAT ARE EZ I TH S S . E E III EL MENT , YSTEMS AND TEMPERAMENTS OF GRAND MAN 1 3
IV . 1 7 1 9 V . TAURUS VI G 21 . EMINI 4 VII . 2 O 27 VIII . LE I" V G 29 . IR O " B 3 1 . LI RA
" I. 34 S G 36 XII . A ITTARIUS 39 XIII . 42 XIV . A" UARIUS
H 45 " PI C O V . S ES W HY NTH XVI . SHOULDW ELEAR E SIG NS OF THE ZODIAC ? 48 5O XVII . THE PLANETS
. 53 XVIII THE TW O BRAIN CENTERS . . 6 XIX . THE DUALITY OF 5 TH IT R " " . E HEAD AND S ELATION TO THE HAND 66 ST C R OF H 70 XXI . THE RU TU E THE AND
P . 78 XXII . THE TY ES OF HANDS P " P OF XXIII . TY ES AND E RESSION THUMBS 89 P AND" PR NF TH XXIV . TY ES E ESSIO O E
. 6 FING ERS . 9 XXV . THE MOUNTSOETHE 1 04 M F BA D 1 1 XXVI . THE AJOR LINES O THE N 2 M F H A 1 1 9 XXVII . THE INOR LINES O T E H ND " V OF TH . 124 XVIII . ARIANT LINES E HAND
. S G E 128 XXIX CROSSES , TARS AND TRIAN L S I XXX . PALMISTRY AND TS RELATION
T F A . 135 O THE SIGNS O THE ZoDI c . 4 XXXI . PHYSIOG NOMY 1 5
XXXII . 1 49
8 Tfi e Sc ie nc e of Pa lmistry a nd Its
sciences , where I have read carefully about eight thousand people , I feel prepared to give
e n to the world a new book , wherein I will de av or to show in simple , plain terms , the advantage to be derived from a thorough knowledge , on the part of all the people , of the above sciences .
13 The first in order astrology . I shall not attempt to teach in this small work astrology
111 full , only so far as it is of every day use to
the student , in the still greater science of pal w mistry , hich I will treat in full in this present
To in manual . those who wish to still further v e stigate astrology I should recommend such ’ works as Butler s Solar Biology and Eleanor ’ ‘ K o so th e Si ns irk s w rks ; which , far as g of the
Zodiac are concerned , are very correct , as a rule .
At least , I have found them so . I speak
e s e c 1 all a p y of these two works , as they h ve been of such value to me in my investigation
along the line of astrology . If one wishes to ’ AS study still further , Merton s Heliocentric trolo gy, a modern , up to date work , is worth your attention . The standard works on astrology for the purpose of casting horo
r scopes a e Raphael or Zadkiel . Re la tions to Astrology and Ph re nology 9
Now , with this slight introduction , I will begin my own work , hoping it will meet with your approval , and will be of the same value n to you that it has bee to me , in helping you to broaden out in all lines of thought , and to i understand and apprec ate more fully , yourself and fellow men . ' 10 The Sc ie nce of Palmzotry and Its
R CHAPTE II .
What Are the Signsofthe Zodiac?
th e In the study of Astrology , first thing the student should do is to learn thoroughly
W and the Signs of the Zodiac ; hat they are , what these magnetic forces produce upon human life What is a Sign of the Zodi ac? I have met many people who have asked me
so not that question ; , for fear some may still S know , I will explain , our olar System , drawn
l as se e . 1 on an el ipse you will in engraving No , represents our suns and their family of planets . Now you notice this ellipse is divided into twelve equal parts ; the planets circling
sun r o around the each in its own o bit , c mes periodically in magnetic contact , with twelve other solar systems in making its orbit once
around the sun . Take our own earth for ex
In 365 ample ; it makes its orbit once days , t which we divide in o twelve months , which we call one year . So this very Astrology , or ,
our as it is now called , Astronomy, divides up Re la tions to Astro logy and Phre n o logy t ime , giving us our days , months and year , a ccording to the movements of these heavenly
are bodies . W e in but the infancy of the
as growth of this science . We are a people , but slightly conscious as yet of th e value AS
trol l ogy and Astronomy wil be to the race . We must remember we are just recovering
from the deluge of darkness the vvorld was p lunged into during the so - called dark ages ;
when , for over a thousand years , ignorance
reigned supreme . During this period the
beautiful sciences were relegated to oblivion , a s it w as considered wicked to reason or think ’ t for one s self . But those imes , dear reader ,
are past . We have come to the Age of Rea
son ; have passed well through it . and the is glimmer of a still more beautiful age seen .
It is called the Age of Intuition .
Now , each month represents a given time w hen the earth is passing one of the twelve
. sa solar systems Thus , we y April represents
ARIES , etc . Now , our Sun , as the center of
attraction , is continually in sympathetic vibra tion with all the other suns and planets with
in a t radius of its attrac ive power . So , as our e arth passes between our sun and a Solar 12 Tize Sc ie nc e of Palmistry and Its
\ System , it receives the full force of this n magnetic current . Hence a child bor at a time when the Earth was passing be
0 to tween Gemini and the Sun . time , May 2 21 June , would be marked with the character of a Gemini . This child would begin its embryotic growth during th e month of Sep tember , under the Sign Virgo . Now , every three months the earth will pass one of Gem ’ ini s poles and will be marked with some of the characteristics of the Signs Virgo , Sagit n tari s and Pisces ; as the first , third and sixth months are the most impressionable period of ’ the young embryo s growth . Hence , you will
’ see w hy it is every Gemini will Show some of the traits of character of the above named signs . This example will suffice t o explain all others .
T he Sc ie nc e of Pa lmistry and Its
Mob . 2 r 1 to A . 9 p 1 .
May 20to June 21
June 21 to July 22
Fire . Jul 22 to A u. 22 y g .
Li bra.
11 Oc t . 1 23 to Nov. 22 Sc orpi o.
11 re . Nv o . 22 to . 2 Fi De c 1 . Sagi ttarius
Air. J 0 an. 2 to Fe b. 19 Aquarius F e b. 19to uch . 21 ;
L P ATE No . 2 . Re lations to Astrology and Ph re nology 15
a nd Digestive Organs . Now they are ruled in their development by the elements which precede them in above table, Carrying this still further we findmunder th e head of Phrenology , four tempera ents , as
: . follows Vital , Motive , Mental; Lymphatic Each temperament is ruled by a certain ele ment . See table . Thus , we find the mag netic rays fromthe Signs of the Zodiac are responsible for the many peculiar tempera ments shown in life . It acts upon all life , a nimal and vegetable ; even the mineral world is controlled by these mighty forces . We also notice that each Sign has its corresponding
as se e pole in the human body , you will in engraving No . 2 . Thus , Aries , the first sign
r t h e in the mental trinity , rep esents head of the Grand Man , and should be celebrated as the beginning of the year .
The folly of following an old , senseless cus
as tom , celebrating the new year , we do , the
of beginning January , is out of harmony with
t h e 1st all natural law . On 2 of March the
sun crosses the spring equinox , proclaiming , “ Spring is here I" All nature puts on her
th e gayest attire and celebrates event , except 1 6 Tbe Sc ie nc e of Pa lmistry a nd Its u stupid man , the only creat re held back from obeying natural instincts by h is own foolish customs and prejudices . In giving the Characteristics of the twelve
Signs of the Zodiac , I Shall follow my own observation , and shall tell you what I have t observed or discovered , independent of wha others have said ; as I believe each one has a r ight to an opinion . I claim mine . “ Re lations to Astrology and Pnre nology 17
CHAPTER IV .
(Y)
Aries.
HEAD SIG NOF THE FIRE TRIPLIOl TY.
March 2 1 to A r 1 p il 9.
. This sign rules the head of the Grand Man .
As a rule , people born in this Sign have con side rable v executi e ability , and sometime s make fine scholars . I have found many types of people in this
as e Sign ; a few small people , but , a rule , ther — n are three types the large , fair complexio
th e . Aries , and smaller , dark complexion Aries The former are more inclined to education and have a calm . gentle disposition , and are not inclined to any great amount of exertion .
They do make splendid teachers owing to »
t - their fine pa ience and self control . They
s s e also pos e s literary ability . The latter typ t are more execu ive , quick in movement , de te rmine d to carry through whatever they undertake and will grieve and worry if The Scie nc e of Pa lmistry a nd Its
a thw rted in their plans . The one other class o f people born in this Sign are a mixture be tween the other two . A large dark one will possess the elements of both energy and
t e in pa ience , and are the strongest p ople born t this sign . The one fine trai of character in t hese people is their quick response to duty . They make splendid husbands and wives ; a re fine providers and sacrifice a great deal for those they love The diseases of Aries
are usually brain or nervous troubles . They should avoid inh armony and learn to tak e fre h quent rests . T ey should also beware of
r stomach troubles and pa alysis . The Aries
child should never be treated harshly . Par ents will find better results through kindness
at ie nc e th an and p , , they will by using force on
c hilde rn these . Some of our greatest generals and states ff men were born in this sign . Je erson Buch
anan , Henry Clay . Bismarck . Edward Bel
lamy are among the prominent Aries . Child ren born in this s1gn Should have a splendid
e ducation . The congenial companions for
r d A ies people shoul be chosen from Gemini ,
a or : Libra , Sagittarius , C pric n Re la tions to Astrology an d Ph re nology 199
CHAPTER V
25
aurus T .
\ H RT T I HEAD OF T E EA H R PLIOITY.
A r l 1 to Ma 2 0 p i 9 y ,
This sign rules the neck and the cerebellum t brain , which is the seat of muscular mo ion in the body . These people are usually fair l t complexion , S ow and deliberate in mo ion , very exact and careful in what they do . They
r t . are , therefo e , adap ed to scientific work They become inventors and discoverers in th e mental as well as mechanical work . They
are noted for their great classifying ability .
are They fearless in expressing an opinion ,
and are not e a sily backed down in an argu
t and are ment . They have fine intui ion quite
rs inspirational , yet they become better write
than speakers . They are grand friends and
f r sometimes bitter enemies . Their capacity o
do money making is small , and what they
S . have is usually pent freely for others . They 2 . 0 The Sc ie nc e of Pa lmistry and Its
a re a very unselfish , sympathetic peo ple .
one is Their great fault their temper , which
is quick and boisterous . You will usually k n ow when a Taurus is angry , as the storm
‘ is but terrific while it lasts , they easily quiet d own and w ill forgive quickly .
fe w I have met a fine singers in this sign , t but they have to be careful of their hroats , a s that is their weak point ; are also subject , as
. ll . a motive people are , to rheumatism A child
in this sign , or any other for that matter , should not be plagued or irritated as it will tend to spoil their temper and ruin their digestive system ; as their anger is so intense its ff it w ill leave e ects for days in the system . Yet those dear little Taurus children are often p lagued nearly to death by older children , sim
ply because they are quick tempered . The Taurus people have great memory ; they will
and find their best friends in Capricorn , Libra
Siv arth a sometimes Pisces . Dr . , one of the greatest living scientists , Shakespeare , novel
ist fe w Of , Preston , historian , are a the think e rsborn in Taurus . This Sign rules the faculties f o science in the brain . Their diseases are heart t roubles, tumors and peculiar blood diseases .
22 The Sc ie nc e of Pa lmistry a nd Its
truth today becomes old tomorrow . They h ave been well styled continual seekers after
r wisdom and culture . On the lowe plane of
mental development , where they have not yet
c dis overed their spiritual nature , you will
find them extremely conservative , timid , mel
anc h ol d o w n y, afrai to trust their opinions ,
of suspicious of friends , and have a great love
as r wealth , but they recognize their highe
selves , they change , their natures become
possessed with a w onde rful degree of self- con
fi de nc e ne w , and they will boldly proclaim the truths with a total disregard a s to the opin f ions o others .
R . W . Emerson , Benj amin Fay Mills , Mar
Orsol garet Fuller y, Walter Whitman , Harriet Beech e r Stowe were born in this sign and are
r fine rep esentatives of Gemini genius , " ueen
He r Victoria was also born under this sign . re1gn 1 8 considered a rem arkable one in many
is sh e ways , but it evident never became fully
n h e r sh e co scious of inner nature , or would have established many mighty reforms for th e t good of her people , and would have scat ered
h e r among her s tarving nations
e before She died , for a more g nerous , kind Re lati ons to Astrology and Ph re nology 23
hearted , courageous people than the awak
are r ened Gemini not bo n . The disease s fromwhich they suffer are
r ne vous diseases and stomach trouble , brought
as on , a rule , by overwork , also nervous pros
i e trat on and sometimes lung troubl s . T heir is K remedy rest and harmony . ind fri ends who understand them are better th an medi cine .
Their best friends are found in Aquarius ,
1 n . Ar es , Virgo , Pisces Gemi i and Libra 24 The Sc ie nc e of Palmistry and Its
R CHAPTE VII .
C ance r.
N F TH W R T HEA DSIG O E ATE RIPLIC ITY.
a ne 2 1 to u 2 2 j j ly . This sign rules the breast of the Grand
Man . All the water people are sensitive peo
th e ple , and Cancer is no exception to rule , more sensitive, if anything . They are , when not too fleshy , large , splendid looking people ; they have commanding figures , large heads ,
v strong features . They are a ery determined
l 111 people , and have considerab e tact dealing with the masses ; they have splendid intellects and a love of reform ; and often become great K ' o rganizers . Eleanor irk says they are as
as strong as giants or weak as infants, which is quite true . You will find them bravely
th e carrying great burdens , and, at same time ,
n . fretti g over some trifling thing . They are
usually afraid of poverty , and are sometimes
penurious and stingy , but I do not know of Re la tions to Astro logy and Phre no logy 25 a nyone who will take a little and make so m asa C anc e r uch out of it , when they have to . They are fond of the beautiful and artistic and will always manage to dress well ; you , will find them sometimes displaying a great a mount of jewelry ; they are the men who will wear their watch chains spread across
h v e sts w ill w o t eir , wear large diamonds ; the me n will pin their watches and other jewelry
h be wh ere t ey can be seen . There are those sides Cancers who w ill show this foolish love
of display , but it is more pronounced in their n ature . These people are neat and orderly ,
and the women are fine housekeepers , as a n rule. Every Ca cer child should be well edu
a d c te ; like the Gemini , they improve rapidly w hen given an opportunity ; they readily take to the occult studies and become beautiful teachers along these lines . The Cancer w o
man b has a great deal of trou le in marriage . I have known them to have as high as three d ivorces before thirty- seven ; they should nev e r marry young , unless fully conscious of what they are about , and should carefully select
their ma tes . I have found more divorces in t his sign than nearly all the others put to 26 7716 Sc ie nc e of Pa lmistry and " is
' h is w e h get er ; the cause , think , they have suc an artistic , ideal nature , it is seldom they can realize in the opposite sex that ideal . and they are liable to tire quickly of the routine duties of an inharmonious life . They will find their most congenial friends ’ in Pisces or Scorpio , Libra or Aquarius .
The diseases are poor digestion , dropsy , cancers , tumors and blood diseases .
Henry Ward Beecher , Richard Henry Stod dard and Nathaniel Hawthorne were born in this Sign . Re lations to Astrology and Phre nology 27
CHAPTER VIII . 81
Le o.
H FIR T MIDDLE SIG NOF T E E RIPLI C ITY .
j uly 2 2 to August 2 2 .
This sign rules the heart of the Grand Man . The Leo people represent very well the sym
for c oura ious bol of their sign , a more g , fear less , magnetic people does not live . They are supposed to carry the palm for physical beau t the n y, and I have found stateme t to be quite t rue ; but they do not seem to be conscious of h the fact ; if so , it does not spoil them . T ey f in are natural leaders , and when su ficiently t e lli e nt g to lead , make successful ones . When undeveloped , they are domineering , head strong and truly vicious in their attacks on those who oppose them . They are sup posed to possess the finest attributes for pub lic speakers . I have known a few in this
S . ign Alfred Tennyson , Robert Ingersoll ,
Re v . Moody and David Crockett were born in 28 Tbe Sc ie nc e of Pa lmistry and Its
this sign . They represent the religious fac ultie s m in the brain , and you will find the either stoutly defending religion or tearing it
t aste and down . They possess a fine sense of , , for that reason , are supposed to make fine
cooks . I have found a great many , both men and women , who are good cooks , but , as a rule , they do not like to work with their hands ; they make better planners than exe
c utors.
They are true friends and bitter enemies. Never let a Leo know you are afraid of him ;
h as if you do , you mig t well move out ; they are great bluffers ; they usually make their l h way easi y through life , and seldom meet wit
ml sfortune . d sun This sign is rule by the ,
e causing them to be quick tempered , passionat
people and not always true to their mates . k They are of medium build , usually with dar
eyes and hair and fair skin . Their finest companions will be found in
r Gemini , Lib a or Aquarius .
The diseases are weak heart action and in‘
digestion .
I 30 The Sc ie nce of Pa lmistry and ts
lives come in contact with . This is the mus ical sign of the Zodiac . It also gives us some
grand mediums . As a rule , they are pure , soul inspiring people ; yet they are often mis
t v understood , and some imes ha e bitter ene mies ; they make enemies by the too free use
of criticism . The mass of the people are yet
too ignorant to stand blunt criticism , and the undeveloped Virgo usually paints his ideas in
no mild tints ; black is black , and he will not
o hesitate to tell y uso . As he develops his
spiritual nature , he will tone down the rough er shades and become a beautiful companion
and friend . They are sometimes quite suc
c e ssful in business . They have strong , large
bodies , and are considered the most healthy
e x people in the world . Usually the compl ion
is fair .
G e mini Arie s They find their best friends in , ,
Aquarius or Capricorn . n Oliver We dell Holmes , Frances Willard
and Robert Burdette were born in this sign . Re la tionsto Astrology a nd Pfi re nology 31
CHAPTER
Li bra.
MIDDLE SIGNOF AIR TRIPLIC ITY .
Septe mbe r 2 3 to Oc tobe r 23 . This sign rules the loins and kidneys of the G rand Man , also the faculties in the brain of rulership and ambition . While this sign is supposed to be the more highly endowed with h inspiration and psyc ic force , my experience is but a few become conscious of the fact and make any use of these beautiful qualities ; they are usually timid and afraid to trust to their own judgment . I have found them , as a rule careless in money matters ; that is , so far a s m h aking it is concerned , but ave not found t h ho em dishonest . They are people w have v a ery few enemies , s they are not quick to take sides .
c They have fine intelle ts , strong intuition a nd could make splendid writers or speakers , 32 Tii e Scie n c e of Pa lmistry and Its
- c onfi de nc e if they would develop more self ,
which they usually lack ;they have large hope ,
suc and are not easily discouraged . A few n c e ssful business men are in this sig , but , as t a rule , hey are too careless with money to
succeed to any great extent . They are easily imposed upon and will take advice from others too re adily for their own
good . They are a restless , moving people ,
d t m se n fon of exci e ent and change , extremely
sitiv e ; they cannot stand to be scolded or
te me re d and found fault with ; usually quick p ,
when angry , have a way of saying things w hich hurt deeply . The best results with a
Libra child are gained through praise , and
as s uthe child should , oon as possible , be put pon its own merits , encouraged and stimula ted , never discouraged . In this way , one can strengthen and assist the Libra to use his t beau iful gift of inspiration . They are a kind loving , gentle people , and under a more prop
of d er system e ucation , when all this truth is more fully understood by parents and teach e rs , the Libra sign may yet develop wonder ful people . A few under the present system have de Re lations to Astro logy and Ph re no logy 33
r v e lope d prominence as rulers . We find fou Presidents were born in this sign : John
Adams , Gen . Arthur , R . B . Hayes and Z .
Taylor . This sign should never mate with Pisces or
Virgo . Pisces always wants a reason , and ’ Libra cannot explain ; and Virgo s criticism would dr1v e Libra mad . Their most congenial companions are born in Aquarius , Taurus or Capricorn , sometimes
1f Gemini , both are in the same plane of de
v e lo me nt . p This is true of all signs . One should mate with an equal mentally and ph ys ic all h an y, and then seek to keep up wit one other . The disease s o f Libra are similar to Gemini
e nervous prostration , peculiar stomach troubl and pains across the back , caused by weak
n k to . ess of the idneys, which Libra is sure
r show during some po tion of his life . 34 The Scie nc e of Palmistry and Its
C HAPTER x1 .
" I
Scorpio .
T MIDDLE SIGNOF W ATER TRIPLIC I Y .
Oc tobe r 2 3 to No ve mbe r 2 3 .
This sign governs the genital organs , the
groins , bladder and sex functions of the Grand
Man . There are two classes of people born in this
sign, and great attention should be paid on the part of parents as to which class their
« child represents . If it shows a well balanced
brain and hand , you have nothing to fear , as the well organized Scorpio is as strong and reliable as any people in the world ; they make
splendid managers , kind and proficient par
ents and teachers , faithful as friends , or in
a n s o f As y po ition trust . a rule , they do bet
ter when working for others , but I have known them to be very successful in their own busi
ness . This sign rules the faculties of indus
in try the brain ; therefore , the well developed Re lations to Astrology and Phr e nology 35
a Scorpios will be industrious , persevering , p ’ in tient in details , and will work for others te re sts equally as well as for their own ; but is an undeveloped , poorly organized Scorpio is one to be feared . He never weak, but is ,
. th e many times , vicious If he starts down
r is ladde of life , he quite sure to go to the bottom .
w n I have kno n some very low , depraved peo ple in this sign , and some very grand charac ters . Great care should be taken to teach these children in regard to the uses and abuses of the sex nature , and to overcome their self ish e s , jealous passions , which are som time
e n v ry stro g .
James A . Garfield , Elizabeth Cady Stanton and William Cullen Bryant were born in this sign . The diseases of Scorpio are weakness in back and sex organs , lumbago and gout . They find their congenial companions in
Taurus , Virgo or Pisces . 8 6 The Scie nce of Pa lmistry and Its
C HAPTER x11 . 1
Sagittarius.
F F R TR P C T NEGATIVE POLE O I E I LI I Y .
2 t c e be r 2 1 Nove mbe r 3 o De m . This sign governs the hips and thighs of
the Grand Man . People born in this sign are noted for their great stability and determination to carry through whatever they undertake ; they are
v are fearless aud bra e , and always noted for
n minding their own business . One thi g at a
i s time all a Sagittarius can attend to , and he will become nervous and disturbed when called
upon to perform a half- dozen duties at the
same time . In this respect they are very much t unlike their Solar mate , Gemini , who deligh s in having a number of irons in the fire ; they do not like to give up beaten in any enter
prise , and will hold on with bulldog tenacity until sometimes they will lose every dollar
they have , health thrown in . They should
38 The Sc ie nc e of Pa lmistry and Its matism , stomach trouble and nervousness . They will fin d their congenial comp anions in Aries , Gemini , Virgo or Libra . ‘ Re la tions to Astrology a nd Phre nology 39
CHAPTER XIII .
W
rn C aprico .
NEGATIVE SIGN OF EARTH TRIPLIC ITY .
r 2 t anua r 2 0 De c e mbe 1 o j y .
This sign rules the knees of the Grand Man .
th e Its symbol is goat , and the people born
within its limits represent it well . They are
th e a restless , turbulent people , always on
move , and , like the goat , will pick their liv
ing where others will starve . This sign rules
the faculties of commerce in the brain , and
‘ ofte n fi nd s e c among the males , we great p u lators and financiers ; they excel as money
y makers , and are ver materialistic in all their
oth e rs and ideas ; they do not like to work for , l consequent y , do their best when working for
themselves . The great builders , civil engin
e e rs and explorers are found in this sign . The females often become fine teachers and t beautiful mothers , as they are na urally fond 40 The Sc ie nc e of Pa lmistry and Its
. of plants , animals or children When the
Capricorn becomes conscious of , and develops , his spiritual nature , his usefulness to society cannot be limited . He is peace loving and
r slow to ange , but when aroused he has a fear s ful temper while it lasts , but he recover him
to self quickly and forgives easily . He likes dress well , is a good entertainer and a great talker .
The ruling planet of this sign is Saturn , which develops a deep love of nature . You will find them all fond of plants and animals , also many fine artists will be found in this h h sign . These children s ould always ave a good business education and early in life be put on their own responsibility . Once get a Capricorn child to promise obedience and you have gained a point , as they are , as a rule , very truthful ; these children will love to run away when quite small and explore the neigh bo rhood all , but they will generally return right ; they have large faculties of location , and can always find their way home . Stonewall Jackson and Cicero were born in this sign .
h th e T eir diseases are rheumatism in joints , Re la tions to Astrology and Ph re no logy 41
e specially the knees and sometimes indiges
n tio , which is usually caused by eating too
fast , as the Capricorn is always in a hurry . s When ill , they hould seek a quiet rural dis
e tri t , as nature will more quickly restore them t o health than doctors or medicine .
Their congenial friends are Taurus , Virgo ,
Libra and Aries . 42 The Scie nc e of Palmistry and Its
CHAPTER " IV
u Aquari s.
T NEGATIVE SIGNOF AIR TRIPLIC I Y .
2 o Fe brua r 1 j anua ry 0 t y 9. This sign rules the ankles of the Grand
Man . It is the home of those who are quiet , patient and faithful in their mental and moral
e ways . This sign rules the faculties of hom
in the brain ; therefore , these people are fond of home , great lovers of fair play and justice is and equity . It said they are the strongest
and the weakest people in the world , and I believe it is true ; but they are never vicious .
When weak , they will go to the extreme in
r physical and moral deg adation , but , unlike
Scorpio . they will seldom injure another . Parents should at once note the thumbs of ’ —a their young Aquarius children small , weak thumb will tell the story ; th e thumb re pre is sents the will , and if it too small , the child
will be easily led . Parents should use every Re la tions to Astro logy a nd Ph re nology 43
w ill for means to encourage and develop their , the lack of will in a child causes them to be c areless , forgetful inattentive in school and disobedient to parents ; they will desire to
as c obey , but soon as they meet other hildren , they forget what has been told them; they are t ossed about by every wind that blows . This is true of every child who is the possessor of s mall , weak thumbs .
th e But when Aquarius is strong , he is very s t trong , without doub , the strongest mentally a nd morally of all the signs in the Zodiac .
This sign represents the breath of life , there fore these people are as necessary to society as air is to the lungs of the Grand Man ; they are a peace loving people , yet , if danger men
th e h aces home , they will fig t until they con quer or are killed . Some of the greatest and ’ most dearly beloved people in the world s his h t ory were born in this sign . Abra am Lin coln , James G . Blaine , Susan B . Anthony ,
Edgar Allen Poe , William Jennings Bryan ,
Henry W . Longfellow , Samuel J . Tilden and President Mc Kinle y are a few of the promi n f ent mpeople o this sign . So etimes these people take to the trades , 44 The Sc ie nc e of Pa lmistry and Its but are seldom successful in mechanical lines ; they do better in the professions . Every
Aquarius child should have a splendid educa
t a ar tion ; they are fond of s udy , and , s they e possessed of a good memory and keen percep tion , they make rapid progress ; they should not be allowed to associate with coarse , low im companions , as they will as readily absorb
a as — mor l moral teaching and , remember in t all cases , as the wig is b ent the tree will grow ; they are fond of nature and make fine
artists and musicians . This sign has less trouble in marriage than any other ; they have a faculty of getting along with almost every body .
o Their c ngenial signs are Gemini , Libra , .
Virgo and sometimes Leo . When these peo
ple are ruled by the moon , it produces a rest less disposition , and they travel a great deal . Their diseases are weakness of the chest and lungs and nervous troubles.
46 The Sc ie nc e of Pa lmistry a nd Its the right way with them ; they are exceeding l t y sensi ive , and cannot stand to be scolded or
be st sh ould found fault with ; they , to do their ,
as as have their own way , far possible , in all
h as things . Many a Pisces child been spoiled in early life by not being understood by par u e nts or guardians . One sho ld never order a Pisces child to do anything ; they are willing
cooperators , but they cannot be driven ; the d riv ing process only tends to develop a stub it born , vicious nature ; develops the faculties o f combativeness and destructiveness so large it that , in many instances , spoils their after life . They have a great facul ty for asking questions which will lead to an argument ; but I have found it is folly to argue with the aver a e g Pisces , as they will , nine times out of ten , d ispute you , even when they know they are n wro g , just to be contrary . As a rule , they t alk too much . Once they learn the value of s ilence and self control , and become liberal e nough to see their own faults , and correct s mthem , they are the mo t useful and valuable embers of society . The diseases that Pisces people are sub
c e j t to are pains in the head , feet and Re lations to Astrology a nd Ph re n ology 47
back and weakness in the digestive organs .
Their best friends are in Virgo , Cancer and w t Scorpio . They do not mate ell wi h the air or fire people . w George Washington , Pope Leo , Andre Jackson and James Madison found their birth
h as place in Pisces . When the Pisces a pro
e r p early training, and learn to use their spir itual senses , the work they can accomplish for good of humanity is not easily outdone by any other people . 48 The Scie nce of Palmistry and Its
CHAPTER XVI .
WhyShouId We Learn theSignsofthe Zodiac?
The student w h o wishes to become profi c ie nt in Palmistry should first learn thoroughly
so the Signs of the Zodiac , he can call up the character instantly to h is mind of each of the is signs . The reason for this , many times you will meet with people who are having trouble with a friend , husband or wife . Now ,
ou if y know the sign each was born in , you e can und rstand the case instantly , and be able
’ al to give better advice . Remember there are ways two sides to every story . I have often had people come to me with a tale of woe in
in regard to another , and by a little careful h quiry , ave found the trouble was caused by
misunderstanding one another , and a few words is often enough to convince your visitor
is . t that such the case I am posi ive , in my own mind , divorces could be avoided nine times out of ten , if people would study one Re lations to Astrology and Ph re nology 49
another more carefully , and especially study ’ we . one s self , as may be the one to blame Let us search carefully for the weeds of error
t disc o v in our own na ures , and once having ered them, never rest until they are de stroyed , root and branch . There is none so blind as he
e e who will not s . Let us be not of that num f ber . One should also learn the di ferent trip
ic itie s so n l , that you may be able to explai . the relations one sign bears to another . :60 The Sc ie nc e of Pa lmistry a nd Its
CHAPTER XVII .
The Pl anets.
The next in order IS the Planets . You can
‘ study their size , time and orbits from the
c hart , but I will give some of the qualities de b v e l e d . o op by each In the chart , you will its serve , each planet is in own sign , or home ,
a . s it is sometimes called Thus , Saturn is at
. e its hom in Capricorn , and exercises strongest influence upon life when in that sign ; the
same of all the others . Planetary influence has a tendency to increase or diminish the
c haracter of a sign to a certain degree , but rarely do they change the character so much t ‘ that you canno tell the ruling sign , or , in
o Un ther words , the sign they were born in . f der the head of Palmistry , we explain ully is how this accomplished . One must refer to a n Ephemeris to find the position of each planet
a t birth . ’ Re la tions to Astrology and Phre nology 5L
A DTH R S NS PLANETS N EI IG .
M h e i ercury , t smallest planet , whose orb t
' r oi is nea est the sun , is called the God Fin ance and Science .
th e . The second planet , Venus , God of Love .
(I
The Moon , the God of Romance and Travel
Mars , the God of War .
Jupiter , the God of Intellect and Ambition .
This planet gives brain illumination .
1 2 ,
Saturn , the God of Nature .
3 ,
U is t ranus a neu ral planet . He acts always. $52 The Sc ie nc e of Pa lmistry a nd Its
e with the strongest in power . If the strong st
“ is . good , he is good , and vice versa
0
The Sun is th e God of Physical Success ,
G lory and Fame .
Neptune is the God of the Spiritual . n Now , the magnetic influe ce of these plan
v ln h e brain and e ts develops certain faculties t , h those faculties again polarize in the and , as
the of the we shall see later , under head M ounts of the Hand . In Palmistry, we will take up the study of the planets more tho r
o ' ughly . My object in this chapter is to sim ply point out to you a few fundamental prin
c i le s h e p , that you may better understand t h beautiful Science of Palmistry , w ich will be
th e f the final work in the book . In Science o i h Palmistry , we find a blend ng of all the ot er sciences that are used for th e purpose ofchar
a cter reading .
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fe min Plexus does in the human body , or the ine center in the brain . The sun we see with our physical eyes is the
sun In positive , or male , the opposite pole
sun unk now n we have the negative , or female , to us because we have not v e t developed our
spiritual sense of Sight . I recognize a duality of senses in the human — body fi v e physical senses and five spiritual . All our education in the past h as been of such
h smal as a character to develop our p y senses ,
and to consider them all - suffic ie nt ; but our modern research along metaphysical lines re veals the spiritual senses and the need of dev
. eloping them in this life We develop them ,
" h a and , lo a new eaven and a new earth p pear ; life takes on a greater and grander meaning ; the mother God in nature appears
in all her glory , and we behold the wonderful
no plan of life , which longer seems incomplete
and out of harmony , but that all things work
o o d to ar together for the glory of God , or g , w d d buil ing up a perfect universe .
a But let us return to the Zodiac ag in . Hav
ing recognized the two suns , let us note their
influence upon our earth . You will se e the Re lations to Astrology a nd Phre nology 55
sun a spiritual is on the right , and the physic l
sun . on the left , of the Zodiac Now , how is
t h e it , when our earth is nearer male sun we
w t have in er , and nearer the female sun we ? have summer Yes , I know the theory of the astronomers . but I have a right to mine , and — it is thisz as th e female is the developing e l e me nt so in all nature , does the female sun hold the developing power ; the male sun is as the male or positive force in all nature , the projector , the sustaining and protecting ele ment in the household of the Solar System ;
d t w o c re ate build the unite force of these suns , and sustain the planetary system , of which our earth is a child . The other great Solar
“ as Systems , known the Signs of the Zodiac , h are neighbors , and t ey and their children make up the society of the Solar Heavens .
in The more remote a neighbor , the less his
flue nc e . has to do with our lives Now , in
se e studying Astrology in this manner , we it in a practical light which robs it of all its mystical power . 56 The Sc ie nce of Pa lmistry and Its
CHAPTER XIX .
e The Duality of Forc s.
Now , having recognized the positive and
negative centers in the Solar System , let us
take the microcosm man , and there again we
v disco er this duality of forces . I have refer red before to the tw o brain or nerve centers
in the human body , under the sign Virgo , but
I wish to bring it out more clearly , for in men and women scientifically understanding this p oint hinges the readjustment of society on
‘ th e t plan of jus ice and equity . As we see, ‘ e ac h sun in the Solar System possesses both p ositive and negative qualities ; for part of the t ime the physical sun is attracting , and part
of the time repelling , and the spiritual sun
. th e t he same Yet , developing attributes are
s o and tr nger in the female sun , the positive o r protective attributes are stronger in the
m . ale sun We note the same principle , or c i ondit on throughout all animal life . Re la tions to Astrology and Phre nology 57
Th e two brains in the body are called male a nd female ; the Solar Plexus is the female brain and the brain in the head is male .
Every human being has both brain centers , but in woman the solar brain predominates a nd b in man the head rain . One represents intuition the other , reason . Let us take up these two centers and see w th e hat service they render human organism . The Solar Plexus is that large nerve center
n IS just back of the stomach . Its missio to regulate and control the organic structure of the body . This brain never sleeps , or ceases
to perform its work through life . When all
slumbe r th e the physical senses are clothed in ,
1n spiritual senses , which have their being the
Solar Plexus brain , go right on with their never ceasing work ; the heart beats , sending the blood to all parts of the body , building up h th e ere , tearing down there ; lungs continue
c arrying the oxygen required by the blood ,
a nd oh how carrying out the poisonous gases ( ,
necessary it is we have large , well aired bed . c hambers) ; the digestive organs continue
their labor . All this goes on without the h slig test assistance from the male brain. but , 58 The Sc ie nce of Palmistry and Its
t th e or after a ime , the material in digestive
and gans , which goes to build up the blood
a body as a whole , becomes exhausted , then call is sent to the positive brain for more ma te rial or , and , one by one , the male faculties ,
and s physical senses , awaken become consciou
“ a call h as been made on them for something ; the spiritual brick builders are out of mater ial , and the hod carriers must get to work .
se e 111 tw o Now , we the human brain cen ters ; one is called motus , the other , sensus ; one controls motion , the other , sensation .
i s Here , again , one male , the other , female positive and negative ; the female center is first to respond to the Solar Plexus brain for food . Along the nerves of sensation to the feminine center in the brain flashes the mes h sage , and we become conscious we are ungry .
Now the message is passed on to the positive , t or motus , cen er , to move the muscles , and get something to eat ; and for its own self b protection , it must obey ; ut the Solar Plexus is sends another message , and that for a cer tain kind of food . She , in her cell building ,
h e requires certain kinds of material , just as t brick builder requires so many brick and so Re lations to Astrology and Phre no logy 59 much mortar ; but suppose the hod carriers t e ake back all brick or all mortar , or a littl
s his c green cheese , just to plea e fan y , instead o f h eit er brick or mortar , what kind of a house d o you suppose the brick builder would con struct? Just the same kind of structure as w e build when we disobey in eating , when we let t h e r e at physical sense of taste ule , to gratify o ur i h r pass ons , regardless w ether the builde c an I use what we send her . s it any wonder
? a are we grow frail and weak As a r ce , we growing smaller and less healthy each gener a tion . Look at the condition of our teeth , and
o ur l are t . bones , musc es and nerves no bet er
Ne w e l arly everything eat is adu terated , and what we drink is no better . Imagine sending d own into the stomach such poisons as thene , c ff e a eine , nicotine , alcohol and a hundred oth r poisons which we are continually administe r in im g to the body , in the form of drugs and pure air .
th e s o f ov Then there is another side , ide p e rt e a for y, wh re the Solar Plexus calls in v in s nourishment , and the head brain is powerles t o ffi respond , only with an insu cient amount o f fourth class material . The result of all 60 The Sc ie nce of Pa lmistry and Its this is weakness and decay to the whole h u man organism . — In human society , which is again the ex
o f of act duplicate the inner man , made up
and two elements , positive negative , male and so female ; as with the microcosm man, with the macrocosm society—the male has as sumed control , not only of himself , but of the
No w sh e is female also . , to the body politic what the Solar Plexus is to the human body , or the spiritual sun to the Solar System ; but
' are her wishes regarded , her commands obey
? . d IS ed No She is tol she a fool , more or
e l ss , and her mission is to obey . Obey what?
Why . the male . The male? that positive force whose work in all nature consists only in carrying out and protecting the wishes of its greater life? Look at o ur man made society today , and we have a beautiful example of disobedience along the above named lines .
Everywhere there is strife and contention ; th e social digestive organs are badly out o f
. IS d order Its blood poisone , great sores raise
th e on its body , in form of wars , prostitution; intemperance and murder ; it is covered with the pimples of greed , selfishness , theft and
62 The Sc ie nc e of Palmistry and Its
have arriv ed in thought and desire at the I plane of universal motherhood , and claim by
th e right of motherhood , all children are
m . e ine , boys and girls alike I lov them all , h and would see th e m well and happy , w ich is
t . a their natural righ So , dear reader , syou s x follow out my conclusions , try to lay aside e
for e th e bar a tim , and let us seek to break
t iers which hold apart the race , and rejoice in
- - rn a the at one ment of all life , as we jou ey b ck
our fe to Creator ; for our interest , male and
m . ale , is identical , after all What place in human society should woman fill?— the knotty question of the age , I say ,
sh e by all the laws of science and nature ,
s c advis hould occupy the position of di tator ,
e r te ac he s , r and counsellor . The spiritual sen es are more highly developed in woman than in man ; her intuition is keener ; sh e h as a nat ural foresight which th e male does not pos
s s Ho w ess , at lea t , to the same degree . many m “ ad ti es have we heard the man say , If I h o w nly listened to my wife , ho much better it
" ’ w o uld have been for me . The man s educa tion h asbeen always to the detriment o f w o
man ; trained only to regard his physical Re la ti ons to Astrology a nd Phre nology 63
“ se a h e mo nses , and to be shammed to s ow any tion , which is the fe ale element in him , is it any wonde r h e looks upon woman as some thing to be excused , and usually to be a shamed of? Did you ever hear a little boy
‘ ’ sa Oh an y, , she is only a sissy d notice the c l xv oic e ? ontempt he wil throw into his Now , if he had been trained to recognize his spirit ua to l senses , listen to the still , small voice , as m he lit it is someti es called , would see the tle girl was th e embodiment of his highest a nd h l o iest life .
lav e more Again , man regards woman as a s , o r less . Her great work has been a hidden w k or , eve n as the work of our inner organic
m . t other Yet , wha a work it has been The mh s ot er of nation , she has toiled on against
e us tr mendo odds . Oh . man " her cause beats
h e art and as beneath your own , , you listen to its ms and flow ea ured beats , feel the warm blood t h o h r ug your veins , and experiemnce the sensa tions of pleasure and sorrow, re ember it all c omes from the female elements within you.
N n e ote your fine i tuitions , your gradual d vel
«o me nt is p of brotherhood , and your growing d l ik e ofbrutality ; these are attributes of the 64 The Sc ie nce of Palmistry and Its
e t son femal . It is the mo her speaking in her , “ me and when she tells you , My boy , send
" h ma ou pure food , t at I v build y a strong body , youcannot afford to disobey ; and when she l tel s you to love , cherish and protect the beau in is tiful companion of your life , which she
. e more fully represented , again , obey Mak
conditions for that young life , of which you are the direct cause ; for how can the young
d o h e r d mother best , and pro uce a perfect
a ? child , unless she gain be obeyed Her ma ternal instincts te ll her what she re quires in i this marvelous building , and fit be not forth
n a t t comi g , defec ive life is the resul . Like
h can the Solar Plexus , w om she depend on to
but ou carry out her desires y , and what are the conditions she "requires in this work? s Fir t . a full and untrammelled liberty ; se c ond h e r li e , that she come not , during f , in con
e rime tact with vice , or disease , for just as long as she does , she will transmit th e same ff to her o spring ; third , that she secure from you a willing cooperation in the carrying out of all her plans or desires for her and your good . l Now , the woman a so possesses th e male Re lations to Astrology and Phre nology 65~
a attributes , and after so long trying to get hearing from her own plane , and being con tinuall y turned down , and seeing her handi
to work slowly destroyed , she at last begins
he r attri turn . She is now developing male butes , like the animal , in order to protect her self, and , in some instances , they are predom
n Ye t inati . . g, as in the case of Mrs Nation , who can blame her? Motherhood everywhere
de file d defied and , in male and female alike ,
‘ is it any wonder the worm at last turns , and tries to protect its own ?
But we must leave this field of thought, . realizing we have only thrown out a fe w ~
a grains ; but who can estimate the value of s ? few grains , when sown in the right soil ‘66 The Sc ie nce of Palmistry a nd i ts
CHAPTER XX .
Hnd The He ad and ItsRe lation to the a .
of w e According to th e science Phrenology ,
‘ - . fi nd thirty six faculties in the human brain , (some Phrenologists claim forty- two) ; which
o w e divide as follows (Note engraving N .
From center of ears across the forehead .
from eye to top of forehead , we have twelve faculties ; these we call the Intellectual fac ul
t o ties; from center of ears over p of head , from f t orehead to crown , twelve more . hese we call the emotional faculties ; from center of ears
« across back head , from crown to base of brain , h twelve others ; t is group represents the will ,
o r h a l e . expression . The hand s a so thr e parts a nd it polarizes with the brain as follow s the nerves descending from the intellectual faculties polarize in the fingers ; twelve phal
a nges , twelve faculties . The emotional fac
ultie s polarize in the palm , and the faculties
-o f the will polarize in the thumb . The stu a nd Phre no o y 67 Re la tions to Astrology l g
3 . PLATE No . -6 8 The Sc ie nc e of Pa lmistry and Its
d ent can at once see the beautiful relation be
far t ween the brain and th e hand . This is as
a s I t ake up Phrenology , as I find Palmistry
" much more reliable in all its details . I want my reader to note here the necessity
« o f reading the whole hand ; so many think Palmistry consists in merely reading the lines
“i n the palm , which , as you see , represents
- o . be nly the emotional nature The palm , to s of ure , is a very interesting part Palmistry ,
» d a s will appear under its proper hea . The word Palmistry is derived from the word d Palma , meaning , the han . This system of
Palmistry which I practice and teach , was
“ fi Siv arth a rst published by Dr . , and , after h four years steady work , in this field , I wis to
to add it my own discoveries and experiences ,
a nd I pledge you I will not state one point , as
in a fact , that I have not proven in dozens of
stances . My wish is to so simplify this sci
e nce that a child can understand it . My de
mand is , that this science be publicly recog
n iz e d and adopted in our public schools , and “that every child shall be given an opportunity l to learn it . The great ack of the age is char
a cter reading . No one can understand or read
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CHAPTER XXI . H The Structure ofthe and.
n In taki g up Palmistry proper , as this sys tem is based on the scientific principles of
is to Physiology , therefore it necessary for us
musc le ne rv e first note carefully the bone , , and
th e blood development of the hand , and , as is hu hand , in turn , a facsimile of the whole
its e s man body , and on d velopment depend
us for our success in life , let observe carefully a moment the Structure , in the engraving No .
4.
ou In reading your hand , the palmist tells y the broad finger joints indicate a tendency to logic , system and order in work , a capacity
and for details finish in what you do . The physiologist explains this by assuring you these large finger joints are needed for the at t ac hme nt a of well developed muscles , and th t these latter give the steadiness required in
and d exact elicate movements . Thus , for e a tions to Astro o a nd Ph re no o R l l gy l gy 71.
PLATE Na A 72 The Sc ie nce of Pa lmistry and Its
f e very sign there is a scientific meaning . I
your line of life is strong and well set xin the
the h s p alm of the hand , p y iologist will say , mt his indicates that you have a good bony and uscular system , and , therefore , strong pow
and e rs of re 3 1stanc e against disease death . The life line 18 formed by the muscle s of th e f t humb fastening on to the bone o the hand .
of th At the center the wrist , we see e long t endons fromthe fle xor muscles o f the arm; Th f these branch out to the fingers . e ourth
fi t . IS nger , in the char dissected only deep e nough to show the network of veinsjust be low the skin ; th e middle finger shows only
the e f h t ndons , as they asten onto t e joints ; the w e arteries have been cut a ay , exc pt a sin
le h N g branc , going to the first finger . otice , th e main arteries and nerves run around th e s ide of the fingers . You will notice 1n e n
. 5 the h graving No , Chart of the Hand , t e s e igns are print d on the sides of the fingers .
Now a , the nerves , as they pol rize along th e s ide of the fingers , deposit their energy . So , according to the fulness of the Slde S of the fi n gers would you read the faculty marked on e ach
l . e pha ange We say the wid , flat fingers will
n d Its 74 The Sc ie nce of Pa lmistry a
se e gers, so , we , if the bone is large on the e nd , which is the case in broad finger tips , the muscles will be larger and more securely fastened than where the tips are pointed .
BREADTH AND C ONC ENTRATION .
The currents of nerve force accumulate in
tensity with the length of the tubules which t hey traverse ; therefore , the longer the men
tal organs , the more intense , concentrated and
W th e brilliant are their functions . herever l , r a organs are wide , and cover a greate l tera
r surface , there is greater diffusion of cu rents
th e through adjacent nerve cells . Therefore ,
breadth of the organs gives stability , perma
e nc e difi i n n and us v e e ss in their functions .
i l la w l e This v ta , of course , app ies to the fac
n th e and hands , as well as the brain . Eve in
th e t s mineral world , breadth of objec s give them the appearance of stability and perma
ne nc e of , while height gives the impression
se e lightness , elegance and mobility . We b this y comparing the pyramid and the palm .
Thus , we see that long hands would possess PLATE No . 6 . The Sc ie nce and Its
sh ort broad greater mental concentration than , ones .
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CHAPTER XXII .
The TypesofHands.
We will now take up the types of hands . As a rule , the general form of the hand in e ach person corresponds with the head . A beautiful and well formed hand indicates a
" w ell balanced head and character . Broad l h ands go w ith a broad head and body . My e xperience is that the hand does not always " follow th e form of body ; asI have found large
e p ople with small hands . The hand enlarges
. o use in according t , and one can tell , this way , if the individual descended from parents w ho
w . worked ith their hands , or brains , or both
" Th e person whose ancestors were workers in physical occupa tions will h ave large hands in
his if be p roportion to body , but his parents
‘ th e longed to aristocracy , the hand will be s e mall in proportion to the body and h ad . Large hands are quite capable and inclined to “d o the skilled work of th e world ; they do not d Phre no o 79 Re la tions to Astrology an l gy
8 . PLATE No . 80 The Sc ie nce of Pa lmistry a nd Its shrink from carrying out the plans devised by their owners ; they take hold of things with
out gloves . Small hands belong to the persons w ho plan colossal things and employ others to car ry them into execution ; the small hands dis like to submit to exact rules and minute de tails ; their owners use general terms rather
than precise statements . It is to the medium sized hand that we must look for a display of both planning and e xe e uting ; their owners appreciate the masses
c onstit which compose a thing , as well as its
ue nt details . i The long , slender hand g ves action , ener s gy, trength , sincerity and power to command o thers ; the owner concentrates all his powers
in one direction .
w an The short , soft , thick hand is arm d
t alw avs hear y , selfish in its aims , With thick un skin , the owner is fitted for dull , hard ,
thinking labor .
Hard hands have active power .
Soft hands have passive endurance .
n The small , sle der hand is th e hand of lit e rature and h a , art poetry ; it s ows , at least ,
$ 82 The Sc ie nce of Pa lmistry a nd Its l ove of these , even if there be not the talents t o correspond .
e n With the knotty , philosophic hand (See
h e g raving No . t person will be inclined to logical methods of thinking . Such a person w ants everything based upon calculation and k nowledge .
The spatulat e hand (Engraving No . 7) is b road across the upper part of hand , with w ide flat finger tips ; this is the hand of the
« a ctive detail worker , also the hand that does the
finest mechanical work of the world , and no c hild should be put into detail work unless it
‘ n possesses such a hand . When the fi gers are l ong , with a large third phalange of the e thumb , called the Mount of Venus , they mak
" o ur best musicians . The square hand will show a square palm a nd square fingers , both on sides of fingers a nd t c f ips ; they possess perseveran e , oresight , o rder and regularity ; they are naturally con se rv ativ e , and are noted for minding their own t business , and wishing o hers to do the same ; “ h they incline to polite ness and formality , w ile t t t rs hose with spa ula e finge seek freedom , sim
lic it n my and origi ality . nd Phre no o 832: Re la tions to Astrology a l gy $84 The Sc ie nce of Pa lmistry and Its
The artistic , or conical hand (Engraving
the .No . 8) has tips of the fingers rounded over ‘the top like a thimble ; the hand will be long
s o f a nd sometimes quite lender , m re ully de
v e lope d at the base of palm than the tip ; th ey
« art branc he s fond a re great lovers of in all its , h n mf travel and c a ge .
n av m h a The psychic hand (E gr g No . 9) s
" S delicate , tapering fingers and long , lender
th e n hands; ow er is ideal and mystic , dwell
ing in dreamland , inclined to prophecy and spiritual things ; with a fine skin covering th e i nside of the hand , they will become poets and
h h e e mediums . W en this type s ows larg fing r
e s h e j oints , th y become philo op rs .
el and A perfect hand should be astic , firm
d . s i elicate The thin , dry hand doe not ndi
c ate or belong to a high state of health .
“ " A soft , mushy hand that will seem like a
'l t e h ump of fat when you ak it in your and , is the indication of a character that will shirk res ponsibility; they are fond of dress and high
living , but it will always be at the expense of o thers ; they like to make a display of j ewelry
a nd h fine clot es . also their feelings ; th ey will
‘ h weep wit you and laugh with you , but do
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k not ask them for any cash , for on that mar A s they draw the line . character will expres
itself very well in shaking hands .
Now take note : A man that will grip yagur hand so hard that you think your fingers are h broken , is an intensely selfis character , and you want to look out or he will beat you on
every turn .
The other extreme is very similar . In this shake there will not be felt the slightest pres
sure , their hand will lie like a dead thing in
your hand , you will feel all sorts of weak sen
n satio s pass over you . I h ave actually felt my knees weaken when shaking hands with this kind of a person ; they are not only self ish ff , but indi erent ; they will expect you to do
n n all the entertai i g ; they lack originality ,
and are conservative , narrow people ; and , not
r having any thoughts for the futu e , they live
chiefly in the past . But the hand that will frankly meet you
' a half way , with , firm but careful embrace is the one you can depend on in any or all emer
e nc ie s b g ; the are unpretentious , will make ut l t ittle show of heir feelings , but what they sa y will mean something . Re lations to Astrology and Phre nology 87
Also take note of the way o ne carries his .
n s ha ds , when walking . A man whose hand at tightly closed , will walk fast and his
e e . h ls will come down hard , making a click i n suS ic ious ng sound , he will have an a xious , p
al look . This man is close and stingy , and ways outhe lookout for someone to beat him But the man whose hands are flung care l lessly open wil have a springy , careless walk ,.
e a frank , open face . You would not hesitat to speak to him on the street nor to ask him for assistance , if you required it . Ladies , never address a strange man on the street without first noticing how he carries his
fa hands , and , under no circumstances ask a vor of the man who carries his hands tightly closed , The texture of the hand should be carefully d note . A delicate , elastic and well colored s skin , a sen itive, refined nature ;while a coarse , rough skin , a coarse , low nature .
at The inside of a hand , as a whole , exerts tractive force ; it is receptive , feminine ; The
t e back of the hand , on the contrary , radiates
. W e pulsive , or positive force ; it is. masculine
the the use inside of the hand in caressing , 88 The Sc ie nce ‘ of Pa lmistry and Its
of back is used in striking . The sense touch , the primary basis of all our fee lings and m th s se e e en s , is far ore developed on insid ; th e a h as far s b ck is less specialized , les detail in its signs. Re lations to Astrology and Ph re nology 89
CHAPTER XXIII .
e an re sion of hum Typ s d Exp s T bs.
Let us take up separat ely each finger and t humb . First , we will examine the thumb . It is the thumb of man which makes his hand
o l s far superior to that of any ower animal . In the hand of the chimpanzee (Engrav mg
No . or any of the monkeys the great de
fi c i nc . a e y is in the thumb It is sm ll , weak , and quite incapable of acting with the fingers in any skilled work . The thumb , represent ing the faculties of will in the brain , gives o a n riginality and executive ability , c cordi g to its size and general development . Animals have but little originality . You know the old “ " s k . aying , Mon ey see , monkey do A person w ith a small thumb will , therefore , lack in o but riginality , and will be an echo of others , a s in the primitive thumb (Engraving No . So you see the importance of well developed thumbs for , you may have ever so well developed a n t l intellec , if your will is deficient , you wil 90 The Scie nc e of Palmistry and Its
lack the power to demonstrate or execute your knowledge . I believe anyone can strengthen ,
th e or call into greater activity , any or all of
one faculties , by constantly appealing to any or all for greater expression ; for as the mus cles are developed by constant exercise of
th e . If t hem , so are faculties by like process
use we do not a muscle , it soon becomes dor mant and useless , and so with our faculties .
e t Us will power , and we will develop humbs ,
and become better men and women . The root of the thumb forms the Mount o f
as Venus . It is the seat of feeling , we shall
th e se e later . The middle phalange indicates a pr ctical ability to reason , plan and scheme , and , on the back , the integrity needed to carry out the plans . The breadth of the first joint g1v e s the sust a1n1 ng power of self control ; the t first phalange gives stability , executive talen and the qualities of leadership . If this phal
be ange is short and weak , the person will ruled by others , and will lack in firmness , when an appeal is made to the heart , easily
affe c tions led through their , even against their
b in better judgment . As a whole , the thum dic ate s the power of the individual life to ex Re la tions to Astrology and Phre nology 91
t . press i self in out w ard conduct Hence , at its
s . ba e , we find the line of life When the first is s phalange hort , and the middle one is long, they will have energy without order , impulse w ithout judgment , and are apt to be rash and a rbitrary .
Now . observe the many peculiar shapes and k h inds of t umbs we meet . A thumb short in t h e u first phalange , and bending far back (E graving No . is a great spendthrift ; will h ave but little , if any , idea of economy , as a r ule ; light hearted and easily led . A large / e both h alan e s thumb , well d veloped in p g ,
h hand w ill wit a tendency to bend toward the ,
a be domineering , tyrannical , cruel master , and an exacting husband and father . But a l i arge thumb , well balanced , stand ng straight o r slightly bending back , will be self reliant , a nd if the finger tips are square or s patulate , and the joints knotty , he will b e t h e s o c fond of exact science , and the c u ations p derived from them , as engineering , a mrchitecture , and the teaching of the higher athematics . Notice the difl e re nc e between the right and l 1 a smal eft thumb . You will many t me s find l ' 92 The Sc ie nce of Palmistry and Its
n on thumb on the left ha d , and a large thumb the right . This will show the person has de v e lope d his or her Will since a child , as the
as left hand shows the character of the child , it never changes its proportions You will many times find an entirely difl e re nt hand in the right—sometimes better and sometimes worse. When better , you know they have had
e good environments , and have taken advantag of them ; when worse , the opposite would be
a. true . A fine skin will always redeem, to
‘ e mb or c rtain extent , bad qualities in the t , in any other part of the hand .
TH T D R M R OF TH T MB E S AN A D EASU E E HU .
The thumb of the right hand should meas
th e ‘ se c ond ure close , if not quite , to joint of the
first finger . A thumb measuring beyond this
‘ joint would indicate ungovernable temper , furious impulses ; one of the characteristics o f murderers , highwaymen , wife beaters , and brutal parents . Sometimes its shape is almost clubbed ; this increases all the detestable signs
e above enumerated . The thumb with th mid dle ph alange slightly concave indicates a bril ‘ liant intellect , quick , sharp and deep .
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c rose , without his especial onditions , he could
not develop . Continue the system of competi tion that develops all the low , ferocious , animal
faculties in the brain of man , and society will c ontinue to bring forth its crop of criminals.
Every year the crop increases , and we build
ff Ye larger prisons and erect more sca olds . gods " where is the end? We will close this review of the thumb
w ith an extract from Saint Germaine . “ Gallile o sc t , De artes and New on had very large thumbs ; Voltaire also had an enormous
one . The first phalange of th e French mar
t r K y ing, the weak , vacillating Louis XVI ,
was very small ; on the other hand , Cretins , '
and other idiots, have but slightly developed
e thumbs . It has b en noticed in idiots , that ,
u inte lli ntil by suitable treatment , rays of
gence are drawn from them , they constantly k h eep their ands shut , with the fingers above t h e thumb ; in proportion as their minds ex
p and , the thumb comes out of its hiding place , u ntil , when the hand is clo sed , the thumb is
" o utside .
a I have also heard it remarked , that when
n die p erso is about to , the hand will close Re la tions to Astrology and Phre nology 95 m over the thu b , and it is looked upon as a t nu sure sign of death , and when his occurs ,
c an less their will be aroused , the soul soon departs .
This is also observed in infants . The thumb is weak , and is usually held covered by fingers in the center of palm . As the will develops , r the thumb will grow stronge , until when the h ands close the thumb will be outside . The general character can be read in the forma ’h tion of the infant s and , and that is the time
n to read it , and then train it accordi gly . 96 The Sc ie nc e of Pa lmistry and Its
CHAPTER XXIV .
fFin e r Typesand Expression o g s.
th e s In taking up study of the finger , the student will do well to note this lesson care
n of fully . The fi gers represent the faculties the intellect , and again , so much depends on having a well developed intellect , not in a few of the faculties , but in all . The faculty of dignity , which is shown in the first phalange of the second finger , is one that should receive l especia attention , for if the child or person k nu lac in this faculty , they will continually de re stimate themselves . Remember , society will estimate the individual at the price h e sets on himself . I should also mention the faculty of venture
ho e caution sense and p and , also , which indi cates the power to analyze what you have per
c e iv e d . You will find , many times , perception large , while sense to analyze what they have l perceived will be smal . In such a case , the the child should be taught to use its analyz
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w . ith a pointed tip , keenness of perception Breadth at the second joint sho ws order in work . The word is placed lengthwise when e ver the quality gives length to phalange be
tween the joints . These finger signs can all b e learned from the chart . We see that the length of each phalange
difl e re nt h i ndicates qualities from its breadt , y e t the two are closely related in each case ; logic and smystem , which are indicated by the breadth , ust be based on learning and e h h vents , whic are indic ated in the lengt , a nd this is shown by their relative places on
e t h fingers . Looking at the chart of the hand (Engrav rin th g No . e breadth of the first joint of the
first finger indicates logic . This is an intel lectual phase in the corresponding place o f t h e n middle finger . This breadth mea s strict n ess and propriety in our social behavior ; its m n is eani g now social instead of intellectual . On the third finger, this breadth indicates the l ove of display , the power to finish and beau tif b y the work we are doing . It has now e c ome a faculty of the will in the finger . The b‘ readth in the fourth finger gives us the pow ~ Re la tions to Astrology a nd Ph re nology 99
er of thought , and a tendency to look deep in
n oin to thi gs . Below this , at the next j R, r be what is order in work in the fi st finger , comes the tendency to be practical in the se c
v i fo ond ; in the third , it gi es the nstincts r t t accumula ing wealth , and , in the four h ; a talent for financial transactions .
r Three mental phases are shown by the fi st , second and third phalanges of the fingers the first indicates the intuitive perceptions , or spiritual phase ; th e second phalanges express. the phase of learning , truth and reason , and the third gives the material , practical and
1nstinc ts. lower Thus , as we go from the palm to the tips of the fingers , we are passing t to quali ies of higher , and higher order . is Again , the first finger called the intel lectual ; the second , the physical ; the third ,
h e the artistic ; the fourt , the psychic . Not th e length of the first phalange of the third
finger , as this gives the skill required in art . Notice the way you hold a brush or pen ; you will find this phalange gives the steadying power to the instrument used . Language is shown in the first phalange of the fourth fi n ger . Medium language brings the tip of the
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little finger to the first joint of the third fin ge r; above or below would indicate small f or large language .
th e Now , let us note , for a few moments ,
finger tips . According to the teachers and o ld masters in palmistry , we may look for but four kinds of finger tips (I have found no
' f : more in my practice) . These are as ollows
S . e pointed , conical , square and patulate Som t imes we find two or more of these types on
m1xe d al o ne hand . A type of finger tips is
it the ways best , as would indicate that per son could master more than one kind of work . The best mixed type of finger tips 13 a pointed h forefinger , a spatulate second , a conical t ird
t e a nd a square fourth . I am referring to h t ips only in this reference , as the pointed forefinger gives us keen perception ; the spat
late n second , adaptability for detail work , h w ith great activity ; a conical t ird finger , ar
i tic n l t s skill and a strong se se of the beautifu . a nd a a squ re fourth , for common sense , close r easoning , and speech , ready and to the point The rarest type found to prevail in the whole t s h and is the poin ed tips ; thus , when it doe o ccur , it makes the person a dreamer , a poet ,
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THE SPATULATE FINGERS. The spatula is a little instrument used by
druggists , in some of their operations , having the tip slightly wider than the body ; and in this shape does the nailed phalange end in
n rav m in this type . (See E g g No . It is
th e of variably characteristic action , energy
and quick and constant movement . A hard palm will be the complement of this type of
fingers ; the thumb will be large . If well
: shaped , a hand may be read as follows self c onfi de nc e , a desire for abundant means , very enthusiastic , fondness for outdoor sports ,
for for agricultural occupations , mathematics ,
th e n and theory of war . They are co querors
and and fighters , fond of authority ; they are very liberal in religion , and they are undoubt e dl y the makers of our present civilization .
No w as . , a word to the nails The finger nails
indicate both health and character, Long nails show less physical strength than short
. an and broad ones If long , and also fluted d ribbed , they show a tendency to lung troubles.
Persons with long nails have more calmness,
- gentleness , self control than those with short nails . Filbert shaped nails go with the con Re lations to Astrology and Phre no logy 1038
ical , artistic hand . Thin , small nails indi s cate delicate , or feeble health . Round nail
go with a hand fond of luxury and pleasure .
e At the base of the nails , large moons indicat
are a good circulation . Short nailed persons s critical and fault finding . Spots on the nail
t . indicate nervous exci ability Short nails ,
r . pointed at the base , wa n us of heart trouble
In perfect mental and physical health , the color of the nails should be a delicate pink ,
w e e d without spots , and the moon ell d v lope
r at the oot . 1 04 The Sc ie nce of Pa lmistry and Its
CHAPTER XXV .
The Mountsof the Hand.
This lesson takes up the palm of the hand .
‘ Now , the palm represents the emotional fac l ultie s in the brain . The pa m is said to be
h e tt . h t ba le ground of life Of a trut , the lines that cross its surface do give us a very f c lear outline of the changes and events of li e .
As we will see , under its proper head , the ff palm is divided into nine di erent parts , and
e ach part is named after its ruling planet . How do the planets have anything to do with
o ur ? : th e hands In this way hand , as well
a s all other parts of the body , is builded by
the brain . The magnetic currents from Solar
Systems , or Signs , and all the planets in our
o w n Solar System play upon the brain , and ,
a n ccording to the force , develop , or change ,
the faculties in the brain . The part of the h and w hich polarizes the ner ves descending from the facult1es Jupiter rules will naturally
show the strength of Jupiter , and so of the
106 The Sc ie nce of Palmistry and Its the complement of both Venus and Mount
Jupiter . Mount Jupiter is at the base of the fore fi n
r s ger . It gives eason in religion , a high ense of honor and social unity , a feeling that the mind and brain should rule the body of th e
t e r animal man . With his mount large , the p son is inclined to display and ceremony , and delights in entertaining others . The person is usually well built . and generally handsome .
With square fingers , the person has a great love of regularity and established authority ; with a well developed second finger and a good Mount of Saturn , the success in life and the good fortune of the subject is assured . Large mounts of Jupiter and the Moon make the person honorable , placid and just ; with a large Mount of Mercury, the person would h make a good p ysician . Mount Saturn gives a character marked by prudence and natural caution , with a tendency
h or ic l toward such pursuits as agriculture , t u ture or mineralogy . The person with this mount large has a natural attraction to the earth . He is self centered and self confident , his and can enjoy own company . Re lations to Astrology and Ph re nology 107
Mount Apollo , or the Sun , endows a person w suc c e ss lor ith instincts of art ; it tends to , g y, f ame and brilliancy of fortune . This mount t large denotes genius , intelligence , olerance and wealth ; the love is more affectionate than sensual ; the person is imitative and invent is ive , with a talent for discovery ; the temper quick , though not lasting or spiteful .
Mount Mercury gives a tendency to science , spirit , eloquence and expression ; it shows a capacity for commerce , speculation , adventure t and industry , wi h agility and promptitude in thought and action combined . With Mount
e Saturn , it imparts a sobriety , a certain pra t ical , intuitive sense , which foretells success .
is be Mount Mars at the side of the hand , tween Mercury and the Moon . It gives cour age , resolution , contest and a strong capacity for command ; combined with Mount Apollo , it gives order and energy in art , great perse v e ranc e and truth in action . Men with this moun t large are apt to marry women of the
Venus type .
The Mount of the Moon gi ves periodicity of thought , feeling and action . The moon is the clock of our Solar System ; its exactly 108 The Sc ie nce of Palmistry and Its me asured phases have made it th e standard of n time amongst all nations ; it can ot , therefore ,
n n anc and a a s denote 1 c o st y c pricious ch nge , as the palmists wrongly imagined . This mount does give love of changes , but of meth e odic al and definite ones . This is wid ly dif fe re nt from inconstancy . This mount gives
r la ge imagination , sentiment , romance , love of mystery , poetry of soul and charity of h thought . In music , it tends to armony , h rat er than melody . The person with it large
a will be fond of voyages and travel , With s n well marked mystic cros in the quadra gle , the person will have the faculty of spiritual vision . It will be noticed that in general a mount expresses similar qualities to those of the fi n ger of which it is the base . The fingers give detail to the expression in each quality . The quadrangle is the space in the palm between the head and heart line . The triangle is the space between head line and line of life .
In the center of the palm , the quadrangle , th e triangle , and the palm , by their fulness , give support to qualities which belong to th e
. f is lines which cross them A ull palm , there
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the commercial business ; on Mount Jupiter , c ross line would mean hinderances t o our am u bitio and elevation , but if the ascending line i is deeper than the cross line , then the ev l o mens of the cross lines are neutralized and d is estroyed . It very necessary that each mount should be located under each finger .
h e T apex of the mount can be located , if not b k th y the na ed eye , with e aid of a magnify ing glass . When the mount is doing its best work , it will be mediumly well developed , and firm under the pressure of the finger ; when too large , and of a soft quality , the individual h as not made use of his natural ability . The apex of the mount , wherever located , w ill present an appearance like this If you find the apex of Jupiter s quare under the finger , Jupiter would be a ruling planet at birth ; but if this apex is be t it ween the fingers , would indicate you would b e fifty years of age before Jupiter would be
r . uling Divide up the space , and you can get
. a t the exact date when a planet will be giving its e strongest influ nce . This reasoning will h old good for Jupiter , Saturn , Sun and Mer
«c but the ury , other mounts or planets you Re lations to and Phre no logy 11 1 must judge by their fulness the fuller a mount , the stronger its power . 1 12 The Sc ie nce of Palmistry and Its
CHAPTER XXVI .
The Maior Linesofthe Hand.
The major lines of the hand are three in number : the line of life , the line of the heart , and the line of the head . These all begin on the upper side of the hand .
In the chart , the scale of years is marked
o f n h on the line life , showi g how long eac ’ person s life will extend . If the line com
e the o men es under M unt of Jupiter , great
ambition, often great honors and success .
(Very sure . ) Chained under the Mount of h Jupiter , bad ealth in early life . Chained or d n t linke , delicacy of co s itution ; of various s thicknesses throughout its course , capriciou and fickle temper ; thin or l addered in the cen te r ill , health during that portion of life . A spot
i Th e term nating this thinness, sudden death .
e line of life should be long , so as to encircl the Mount of Venus ; it should be strong and
clear , without breaks or cross lines . Then
h a it denotes a long life and good ealth , with
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those aspects of affection which are more in
al t e lle c tu in t heir character , more connected w ith our mental life and knowledge , than are
th e feelings indicated by Mount Venus .
When the line of the heart is of a good color,
a nd affe c clearly traced , the person has an
tionate h disposition , a good and uprig t heart , a n equable temper and good health . This line is best when it rises in three branches on th e M ount of Jupiter . If it arises under Saturn ,
t h e W . love , ill be of a more physical type
t o When this line turns up Mercury , the love W ill be inclined to instability ; if it turns down
to Mars , that means j ealousy and quarrels .
The absence of the heart line means bad faith , A wickedness and liability to an early death .
ma a break in the heart line y mean we kness ,
a nd , consequently , a broken engagement or a
r w upture ith one we love . The cause may be
f e ound by the place of the break . If und r
Saturn , the cause of the break is fate ; nearer
the Sun , the cause is folly ; under Mercury , it is avarice or ignorance . A secondary heart
line is sometimes found , and is called the “ Girdle ofVenus It simply intensifies th e
qualities and tendencies shown in the heart line . Re lations to Astrology and Phre nology 115»
The line of the head is normally joined to the line of life at the commencement . When well formed , clear and strong , it denotes good s sense , clear judgment and self mastery . Thi is the line which acts as a clear and accurate
the l gauge to inte lectual worth of the subject , and to the healthy condition of his or h e r brain and blood circulation . It is often called ,
“ " t is on hat account , the Cerebral . The line
n s found u der the line of the heart , more or les t o parallel it , separated from it by what is
“ " e ne rall w h e n called the " uadrangle , and g y, normal , connected , at its starting point , with f m the line of li e . If the head line only com me nc e s in under the Mount of Saturn , then it dic ate s a late develop ment of the intellectual t n facul ies ; if long, straight and clear , commo
b e sense ; if the line is chained and uneven , it n trays unsettled convictions ; chained or li ked ,
n headaches . Spots on the head li e also indi
cate headaches , and if the stomach is weak , h sick headaches . A head line t at turns down
nn n w o to the Mount of the Moon , ru i g ell ont
the mount , is an indication of insanity; if a
e nd 'of star is on the the line , hereditary insan
i ~ ity . This s especially true when the individ 1 16 Tli e Sc ie nce of Pa lmistry a nd Its
al ' u has pointed fingers and a fine skin . Out o f sixty insane people I examined in one day , o nly four had other than pointed finger tips. Society should pay great attention to this
point . Parents , if you have a child with long , p ointed fingers , a fine skin , and a large Mount o f in the Moon and Venus , you have been
and trusted with the finest of organizations ,
" you should take great care to protect it against h t e inharmonies of life . There is a terrible strain on the brain of such sensitive children
f « or people , when not understood and forced to d o t he detail work that belongs to the spata
or late square handed . It is not surprising to h me t at such men and women , under trying
c . Ima onditions , lose their mental balance g ine a woman of this fine psychic , poetic nat
f r ure , surrounded with four or five children , o “ w hom she must sew , wash , cook and mend , a ll detail occupations which she cannot do well . The result will be , failure on her part to keep things gorng. Her spatulate fingered
he r neighbor will laugh at , and call her lazy ; he r husband will become tired of his untidy
c hildre n n home and half cooked meals ; the , ot b l r eing proper y trained , will g ow more and
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of the Moon , it shows tendencies to romance ,
uite r and , with a small Mount of J p . it shows a deceitful character . If there be two head lines , it is a sure sign of good fortune and
th e inheritance . If one goes to the Mount of
Moon , it indicates a kind of double life , spir i l tua and physical . Some writers have held that these lines o f life , head and heart could have no such mean ings , because they are produced by the natural folding or closing of the hand . We may grant
1s if that this the direct cause , but let us ask this very folding and closing is not for the s purpo e of doing the varied work , and express ing the myriad th‘oughts which make up our
? i nifi lives Truly , if the movements have s g cance , the lines must have it also . Re lations to Astrology and Pk re nology 119
CHAPTER XXVII .
T Minor Linesofthe Hand he .
n The minor li es are also three in number ,
w e alth and the line of destiny , the line of , the line of brilliancy or distinction . On the chart of types are given many variations of the lines t from their normal posi ions and forms , with what each of these variations would indicate . s Of cour e , we would not find all these varia tions on any one hand ; they are placed to
n gether for greater convenie ce of study .
The line of destiny , or of Saturn , may start
a n t from y one of hree principle points , it s e nd hould normally on the Mount of Saturn , and begin near the first bracelet ; thus its most natural course is along the most central line of vital force and action in the hand , and this is why it indicates the general destiny or fortune . Following this course , it indicates good success in life . If the line of destiny start from the line of life , it signifies that success in life is due to our own personal effort . If 120 Tbe Sc ie nce of Pa lmistry and Its
M the the line start from the ount of Moon , it
n e i dicates that , to a certain extent , the fortun
se x is derived from the caprice of the opposite . A branch from the Mount of the Moon to the
n s th e line of desti y , points to long journey or l desire for them . If the destiny ine com
me nc e s t fain ly and then becomes more clear , f it oretells a better ending than its beginning ,
and is . the reverse also true The line , if
th e twisted at the base and straight at top ,
indicates early misfortunes , with good luck
a l ter in life . A twisted condition of the line l is said to denote quarre s. To count age on
th e this line , study chart . The age at which
an event occurs , as shown by the breaks on
ma . the line, y be predicted with certainty The absence of the fate line denotes a self made life
Th e o line of brilliancy , Sun , or Apoll , may
the commence at line of life , the Plain of
Mars , or the Mount of the Moon . Its pres
e n ce points to glory , distinction , celebrity , h art , wealt , merit or success in life . It is
d a a best when foun ne t and str ight , ending upon the Mount of Apollo in a single line or h h t ree branc es . With the Mounts of Mercury
122 The Sc ie nce of Palmistry and Its governs dates on the sun and wealth line s.
MARRIAG E LINES.
d n w and In the ol e days , ives were bought sold like any o ther piece of merchandise ;
e t herefore , it becam the custom among palm iste rs to foretell marriage from the Mount o f
Mercury ; the horizontal lines meaning mar
ia e - s r g for instance , two lines , two marriage — the perpendicular lines indicating children . I have found these lines very satisfactory in
my practice .
a t th e In studying these lines , alw ys consul
e t right hand . To g the dates correct , first
examine the life line , and , after determining
a e the g the person will live to , apply in this
: if th e to manner person will live eighty , call the space from the heart line to the root of
little finger eighty years , now divide up the
o f space , and count the line nearest the root s the little finger the first date . In thi
manner , one can predict with almost certainty the date These lines do not always in
dic ate n m a marriage . Nature k ows no man th e ade ceremony , she simply chronicles
n mating dates , when one is more incli ed Re la tions to Astrology and Phre nology 123 t t oward the marriage or mating sta e . " uite o ften these lines appear when one is already
be married . If there is harmony existing
tween them , this condition will only intensify
the harmony , but if there be inharmony , then
look out for a separation . This has been my e xperience . Right here comes in the value of the Signs of the Zodiac in advising people in selecting partners who will be suitable to their
temperament , or in explaining how to get
along better with the one they have . The
c l hildren that will live wi l show strong , well developed perpendicular lines ; the weak lines
a re w not liable to live , except in cases here
the Sun is a ruling planet . I have then found weak line s have developed into strong child
ren . Crosses on branches of heart line show
brilliant marriages . 124 The Scie nce of Palmistry and Its
CHAPTER XXVIII .
The Variant Lines.
l the Th e chance ines , or variants , which are of the most importance are given in our char ts . In j udging of these lines , and of all the variations and changes in the prin c i le n p lines, the stude t must exercise his own
t all good sense , as the varia ions themselves take place according to law . The lines are
Be seldom found alike in any two persons .
a c use Apollo represents fortune , and Venus ,
e love , therefore we infer that a chance lin from Venus to Apollo indicates a fortumnate marriage , as marked in the chart . We si ply
or combine the influence of the two mounts , th e two parts which the line may connect , and draw our inference as to what the combi
Mai-sis nation will produce . Thus , as Mount
t w e strength for con est , and Venus, for love , infer that two parallel lines from Venus to Mars indicate a strife between two love affairs which are carried on at the same time .
126 The Sc ie nce of Pa lmistry and Its
l both hands , it presages a sudden and vio ent
e death . This is not true unless the life lin
ou also breaks , and where it breaks will give y f the date o de ath . Always be careful in pre
su e s dicting death , as some people receive gg tions of such a character in a detrimental h h d s manner . I ave a to correct many mistake made by amateur palmists , who had come to a
o oint w ith~ c nclusion at once on some such a p , out weighing the evidence against it . All palmists should understand the power of sug gestion , as we can do a great deal of good by s t giving the right ugges ion , and the opposite is also true . c h In lo ating dates on heart or ead line , pro
c e e d th e same as with marriage line, taking
n th e le gth of life line as your gauge . If life
- fi v e line measures seventy , then the head or
heart line will be counted the same . A straight line from the Moon to Mercury indicates good fortune ; a curved line from th e Moon to Mercury shows occult powers and h capacity for visions and presentiments . T e
occult tendencies , in the line of research , are shown by parallel lines on the middle phal
the ange of fourth finger . Re lations to Astrology and Phre nology
Lines which start from th e line of life and run up tow ard Jupiter or Saturn indicate self ff w help . or e orts put for ard to better our con
dition mentally or physically .
h th e The bracelets, or orizontal lines at wrist , are each regarded as indicating thirty
h of years of life . They are thus ec oes the f li e line . 128 The Sc ie nce of Pa lmistry and Its
CHAPTER XXIX .
C rosses Starsand rian es. , T gl
to Each of these have meanings , according
r their position . A star on Mount Jupite means that we shall gain our love or our am u bitio . Two stars on Pisces (the third phal ange of the second finger) means a shameful
th e the death . A star on heart line means death of some near relative ; on middle of
and thumb , in a woman , foretells riches for tune through marriage . On Mount Saturn . a
W e star generally indicates a bad fatality .
for must take care , and not mistake a cross a star . A cross on Mount Jupiter points to a happy
th e marriage ; in the quadrangle , it is called in mystic cross , and shows that the person is c line d to mysticism and religion . If this
t f e cross is joined to the line of des iny , it or tells a good fortune arising from religion or from the use of occult powers . s In all true and natural symbolism , the cros aao The Sc ie nc e of Pa lmistry and Its
f signifies construction , the sex forces and li e
“ pri nc 1ple s. The ancient Romans did an infer nal thing when they used the cross for pun
i hme nt s in crucifixion , but their evil perver sion of this symbol did not change the law
a nd truth of nature , and we must accept na ’ t ture s meaning in the s udy of palmistry . in The cross is not a sign of evil , but it does d ic ate the changes which come from the union
o f . two forces Of these changes , marriage is t h e greatest . The grille consists of a number of lines c ' rossing each other , like the utensil from
18 which it named . It is generally an indica
tion of obstacles , or of faults which belong to
th e n mou t on which it is found . The triangle always denotes an aptitude i for science . It may be formed neatly by t
: self, or made by the chance coincidence o f t hree lines . On Mount Jupiter , the trian
gle shows diplomatic ability ; on Apollo , it
' to on indicates science applied art ; Mercury ,
talent in politics ; on Mars , it shows science in .war ; on Venus , calculation and interest in i love matters , and on Saturn , science in agr c ultural and horticultural lines of work . ’ Re la tions to Astrology and Phre nology 131?
The square is an index of power and energy in those qualities which are proper to th e mount or line on which they are found . The
n square represents good se se , organization , plans of action and means of prot ection . It may either be a neat figure by itself , or it may be formed by the crossing of principle or cross lines . If it encloses a bad sign , the person from the evil effects which would
a otherwise be indicated . They are certainly
e symbol of plans , though the palmists hav t not noted his fact , and we may judge what was the nature of the plan by th e mount on
th e uadran which it is found . A square in q
gle indicates a reformer . An island may mean one of three things either it betrays some hereditary evil ; or it
x a. means an minterruption , an obstacle ; or it is sign of so ething disgraceful . For instance , an island on the head line shows a hereditary weakness o f th e head ; if it is on the heart
d . line , it reveals hereditary heart isease In a
an bad hand , this might signify illicit love . i On the upper part of the l ne of life , an island indicates some mystery connected with th e ’ person s birth , or poor health in early life . 3 32 The Sc ie nc e of Pa lmistry a nd Its
e h From a star on Mount V nus , a line whic c rosses over to the head line shows a deep dis
n e appointment i love . A lin from Venus a M cross to ercury , and which makes a trian
of gle where it crosses the line of life , tells a d ivorce . Parallel lines from Venus to Mars betray two love affairs carried on at the same
‘ time . A line from Venus which cuts the line t o f destiny means conjugal misery or misfor
o h tunes which c me throug a woman (or man) . F e rom the line of the heart , a line turn d down
t o ra the line of the head , with a y across it , i ndicates a miserable marriage , or deep griefs o f the heart . Bars across th e heart line
show disappointments in love . A spot shows
M n the loss of a loved one . A line from ou t V n M e us , which crosses over to ount Apollo , shows a brilliant or fortunate chance of mar ria e h h h e ih g , or great social success t roug t
flue nc e of friends . Lines which cut across the line of life on Mount T e rra indicate worry and trouble in e arly life . Conjugal unh appiness is shown by short angular lines running from the heart
line to the head line . Where ver they cease
th e h n th e to cut eart li e , unhappiness will
1 34 The Sc ie nce of Palmistry and Its
t seems only just visible , betraying itself jus
of beneath th e surface of the skin , is that
something to occur in the future . There is considerable discussion among
c an On palmists as to which hand to read . I ly h give you my experience , w ich has been this way : the left hand will show you the condi t t h e h ions of child , the right will show w at h t e person has become . You will notice a great difference between the two hands ; but the right can be depended on to give the cor
e e r ct results of the past , present and futur . But ’ h bear in mind , both hands s ould be stud ie d before passing on an important event . t s The lef hand will show hereditary condition , th e right will show if you have overcome
. e them Remember always , we have the pow r to change our life , if we so will . Blind forces
th e can rule us only when we are in dark .
Let us be wise . Remember always the old “ : the adage The wise man rules his stars ,
" fool is ruled by them . Re lations to Astro logy a nd Phre nology 135
CHAPTER XXX .
Pa mistr and Its Re ati ns to t e Si ns: l y , l o h g
of the Zodiac .
Modern palmistry owes its growth chie fly
De Ar e nti n to the work of Capt . p gny a d
e barr lle s hi . Adrien Ds o s. The first publi hed s Cheirognomy in 1 843 ; and the latter his Mys
te rie s 1 859. st bo of the Hand , in The mo ela rate works hitherto published in English are Al the Manual of Cheirosophy , by Ed . Heron le n and h The , Language of the Hand , by C eiro . great deficiency in all of th ese works is in th e ; lack of complete engravings , and also in the lack of a thorough knowledge of physiol o a of gy, astrology and phrenology on the p rt t hese authors . From this latter cause , they
n made many mistakes in giving mea ings.
TH IG F TH D E S NS O E HAN .
We have sought to avoid these in the pres
s he r ent work , and make all its deduction in mony with those of the physical structure 3136 The Sc ie nc e of Palmistry and Its
which govern alike the limbs and h ands o fall h a nimals . We have diligently studied all t ese a b efore drawing our fin l conclusions . The c hart of the hand exhibits the general rela f t ions o each part to the planets , and to the
months of the year . As the twe lve signs of
fi n e rs i the Zodiac , so each phalange of the g s ‘
of under the influence its own months . I h and b ave found this to be true , y the follow :ing met hod can tell the month a person is born in seven times out of ten The first phalange of the first finger is seen t o be thus under th e influence of Aries and
" he t month of April .
and The second phalange , of Taurus the
month of May .
of The third , of Gemini and the month
June .
First phalange of second finger , Capricorn ,
month of January .
The second , Aquarius , month of February .
The third , Pisces , month of March .
First phalange of the third finger , Cancer. month of July .
c f Se ond , Leo , month o August . Th ird , Virgo , month of September .
138 The Sc ie nc e of Pa lmistry and Its
The C ancer people are fond of the beautiful
s e and artistic , and will alway manag to dress w ell and in taste . Those born in Leo show adaptability for
as business , but a rule are not very industri o us. ’ Virgo s people have a great deal of formal
ity , and are great planners .
n ir In Libra , the people are oted for the
re n and and g at i spiration clairvoyant ability ,
o e of when well devel ped , are lov rs fair play
Persons born in Scorpio are noted for their ve rsatility and their love for education ; a fine
sign .
e a l The peopl in Sagittarius are , as ru e ,
fine and. appearing , with good expression ,
h e rat r venturesome when performing a duty .
two Now , observe your charts together , 1 (Nos . and We have three sets of phal
a nges in the fingers , the material , reasoning nd a r . intuitive , fou of each . Each set makes
a polarity in the Zodiac ; thus , Aries , Cancer ,
Capricorn , Libra . Now the set of phalanges. which are the better developed will give you
th e a h pol rity of mont s , and the one phalange Re la tio ns to Astrology a nd Ph re nology 139 o fthe four which is the strongest developed will give the month . The signs are modified so much sometimes by planetary conditions a as to change this rule . My percent ge of success in telling the right month has been a bout seven times in ten ; in getting the right polarity , nine times out of ten . This has no e special value , only in proving the influence o f astrology in building the hand and brain . The Signs of the Zodiac have also their
1n 1 3 p olarity the brain . Study Chart No . , a nd t no e that in one born in June , or Gemini , the faculties of culture , music , wealth and u h art , wo ld be the more ighly developed ; but Gemini must always borrow its art from w Pisces , and Pisces will borro its culture from is Gemini . And so of all the others ; that ,
art will always be strongest in Pisces , and cul ture in Gemini . The h and h as also its relations to the geo
graphy of the earth . Thus . the top of the hand and the fingers are related to the north ;
of th e the base the hand , south ; thumb side ,
th e to the east , and the percussion side , to
west . The South ern people and races have been ruled by their feelings ; the Northern 140 The Sc ie nc e of Pa lmistry a nd Its
PLATE No . 1 3 .
842 The Sc ie nce of Pa lmistry and Its
e ta l s o de i s. Venus give the love of fl wers and p lants . An architect w ill show a good Mount o f
e t h ard Jupit r , a s rong line of Apollo and
h t . ands of the square ype , with broad fingers A sculptor will be marked with a thick hard
a h h h nd , in w ic are high Mounts of Mars , V enus and the Moon , with square or broad
fi n e rs . g ' h The painter , of course , would ave the art i stic h e h , or conical hand , but may also ave t h e s mixed type of fingers , with large Mount o f Venus and Apollo .
a s The , stronomer has well developed Mount
o f . the Moon , Mercury and Saturn With t hese , he requires the long knotty fingers , to b e attracted to the necessary wo rk of math e me tical calculation: The physician will show us a square hand w a ith rays upon the Mount of Mercury , and c e e . If h u l ar line of Apollo . a surgeon , sho ld h a h and ve a hard and and spatulate fingers , a large Mount of Mars . Musicians whose work is instrumental will
if e h p lay best they have spatulate fing rs , wit
.a h h M of ig ount Saturn , short nails , well de ' ve lo e d b p ack of thumb , full joints , a promi n t of en Mount of Venus and the Moon , and a good line of Apollo .
For vocal music , the person may h ave small h fingers , wit mixed types , and a good Mount f o Venus . The actor will display square or spatulate
fingers , with the third one long . The Mount
d th e ' h e ad of Venus will be well eveloped , and h ' line forked at the end . The eart line turns u t h pward oward the Mount of Mercury , w ich f d t is well developed , and often is oun connec in g Mars and Apollo . Rule rs and statesmen should h a ve th e s a qu re type of hand , with a large Mount of
uite r w th a e J p f i logic l joints ; they will hav a l f w e ove o progress , isdom and justic , united f to a love o order and stability . C omme rc ral men and merchants h ave rather
t h e k soft hands , fingers thic and smooth , the ‘ t th e h humb large and conic , and and seeming it to close easier than opens . To the mixed type of hands belongs the t d n h alent for eali g best wit people , as mer c hants and administ rato rs of justice . The gambler or speculator will show a long 1 44 The Scie nce of Pa lmistry a nd Its s e e a t s e s l nd r h nd, with the hree fir t fing r on th e h hand nearly of the same lengt , w ith a small Mount of Jupiter and Saturn .
P M F TH D A PRO ER I PRESS O E HAN .
To suc c e ssfuly take impression of the hand use r e i a small piece of gum campho , plac n h dish , and lig t with match ; this makes a very black smoke . Pass a sheet of unruled pape r
c a over smoke until well blacked , or you n
r use a lamp . Lay pape on table , and firmly press the hand down on smoked surface , with the fingers slightly apart . Pass a pencil around the entire hand ; be careful to get a perfect outline of each finger and thumb . th Remove the hand , then pour alcohol over e
s fi xitiv e . I impres ion , as a , let it evaporate n this way , secure a good impression of both hands .
7346 The Sc ie nc e of Pa lmistry a nd Its
The eye , if round or nearly so , shows a u e if p re , uns lfish , spiritual nature, but long a nd narrow , giving a sleepy appearance , self
i n ishne ss or sensuality w ill pre domi ate . Com zp are th e bird and cat
r The long , narrow forehead shows greate
ime ntal n l t o co centration , but i tle riginality;
th e h n broad . hig forehead , imitation and origi
a ut lity , and int i ion strong ; but if the fore
h e o f ead b low and also slanting , a lack orig
n i ality and intuition .
h a A large , wide ear shows greater genius t n
a . small , narrow ear The large ear also
s s. hows generosity ; the small ear , stingines
fi rm A strong , wide chin shows stability, “n ess and great heart action . In the motive
‘ t emperament this chin predominates. The s a m ll , slanting chin shows a lack of stability a nd poor heart action The skin on the face should be stual e d th e
sa me as the skin of the hand . Every thought passing in the mind is de
ic te d n as p on the countena ce . Try as hard
ou ff th e le d y will to repress this e ect , skil
fac e olo ist Oh da g can read you . , for the y w hen we w ill all be skilled in the science o f Re lations to Astrology a nd Phre nology 147"
o 14 PLATE N t . The Sc ie nc e of Palmistry a nd Its
th e e n c haracter reading . It is the means to d
~ f o banishing deceit , hypocrisy , lying, and a t housand other evils from the world ; for all men desire to be thought well of, and when
th e they learn this science , they will see it is t houg hts they think th at build beautiful
n an o r ugly faces . Thi k beautiful thoughts d
ou l y can have a beautiful face . Think evi
o and w s orl th ughts , you ill p the most finely c hiseled countenance the Creator ever formed .
160 The Sc ie nc e of Pa lmistry a nd Its t h e power born of knowledge go forth in e battle of lif , to stand or fall on our merits .
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