Table of Namesakes

Throughout the centuries, the markings and features of the palm have established a considerable repertoire of pseudonyms, the most common of which are displayed below. Some names are fairly interchangeable, while some are clearly outdated and potentially confusing, such as the archaic reference to the heart line as the "mensal" line. Though the author will endeavor to use only the primary name of each feature, this table will prepare you for the various alternate referents one may use.
Primary namesake Alternate namesakes
The Mounts
Mount of Venus Mons Veneris
Mount of Luna Mons Lunae
Mount of the Moon
Mount of Mars Mons Martis
Mount of Saturn Mons Saturni
Mount of Apollo Mons Solis
Mons Apollonis
Mount of the Sun
The Lines
Line of Life Vital Line
Line of Head The Natural Line
The Cerebral Line
Line of Heart The Mensal Line
Via Cardiaca
Line of Fate Line of Destiny
Line of Saturn
The Saturnian
Line of Sun Line of Apollo
Line of Brilliancy
Line of Health Via Hepatica
Liver Line
Line of Mars The Inner Vital Line
The Inner Life Line
Girdle of Venus Cingulum Veneris
Lines of Affection Lines of Marriage
The Rascettes The Bracelets
The Restricta
The Dragon's Tails