Line of Health
Line of Health
The Line of Health, as its name suggests, is an indicator to the general health of the individual. Its presence affects more than health, however: it gives action and force to passions, and when clearly marked, it denotes a keen business sense.
The information concerning the Line of Health is composed of the following sections:
Composition of the Line of Health
The Line of Health is a peculiar marking, for its absence is always a good sign, while the meaning of its presence is indicative of the quality of the Line. Should it be clearly marked and well-etched in the hand, it is a sign of robust health and business acumen; but should the line be of a poor quality, the bearer shall be bedeviled with maladies of the liver and digestive processes.
- A well-formed Line that is neither broken nor wavy is a sign of excellent health.
- If the Line is poorly formed and has taken on a fractured experience, the individual will experience digestive problems due to a poor diet.
- If at any point the line should attenuate, this thinning represents the weakening of the individual's health. Should the line start thin and grow thicker, the bearer's constitution is steadily improving after being born a sickly infant.(131)
- A break in the Line denotes a serious setback in health.
Points of Ascension
The Line of Health should originate near the base of the wrist at the percussion and ascend steadily towards the Mount of Mercury.
- Providing that the line is of excellent quality, a Line rising from the rascettes is a sign of unflagging health and vivacity.
- It is very unfavorable for the Line of Health to rise from the Line of Life itself. In such a case, the bearer suffered through bouts of poor health when he was young, very likely stemmed from a disease of the heart.(128) If the Line of Health remains steady and well-cut, however, the effects will be negligible.
Points of Termination
The Line of Health should terminate near the Mount of Mercury. Any deviance should be viewed with concern.
- Should the Line divert in its course and veer towards the Mount of Venus, the bearer's life shall be cut short of its natural length due to excesses. If it cuts the Line of Life, the individual's health and lifespan shall be further impaired.
Offshoots
Offshoots sent to mounts are an auspicious sign, save for the Mount of Venus. As expected, each offshoots brings success to the bearer by way of the specific qualities of the mount. The bearer will enjoy the success of the offshoot from the point at which it leaves the Line.
- An offshoot sent to the Mount of the Sun denotes shrewdness, intellectual brillaince, fame and success.(152)
- An offshoot sent to the Mount of Saturn denotes business success through hard work, honesty, and sensibility.(152)
- Should the Line send an offshoot to the Mount of Jupiter, the acquisition of power or authority contributes to the business success of the bearer.(152)
Markings
- If a star appears upon the Line of Health at the exact moment that it crosses the Line of Head, the individual had difficulties during birthing.
- An island in the line denotes gradual disorders whose duration and magnitude are set by the length and width of the island, respectively.(152)
- A bar through the line denotes an accident. Should it cross through an island, it represents a strain that precipitates a breakdown in constitution. Multiple bars signify repeated illnesses or business reverses.(206)
- A line terminating in a grille forbodes little success due to ill-health or dishonesty of the bearer.(132)
Miscellaneous Attributes
- Should the line be completely absent from the hand, it is a sign of a quick mind and an alert disposition.(201)
- If the line be very close to the edge of the hand, it serves a similar yet lesser purpose than the Line of Intuition.(201)