The Head Line

The line of head relates to everything that concerns mentality.  Such thing as education, improvement of the mind - its outlook on life, morals and its mental attitude towards others.

It shows the character and even the quality of the brain it represents.

Termination Beginning

Rising from F to E would indicate a tendency to argumentative fighting and a more or less quarrelsome disposition. If the line of Head ( B) which is joined to the Line of life at its source indicates an extremely sensitive, and more of less over cautious person.  Also an individual who lacks self-confidence in expressing his views and carrying out his ideas.  Even very clever people with an exceptionally good line of head are hampered by the qualities expressed by this junction with the Line of life.

 When the line of Head  (C) is independent of the Line of Life with a slight space between and the line goes well across the hand, the space denotes strong independence of mentality.  It is the sign of an independent thinker.  One who is rarely bound down by conventionality, who is not hampered by too much  caution, and who has as a rule sufficient self confidence to stand up and express  his view.  It is for this reason that people with the open space between the lines of Head and life drift more easily into public life.  They can more readily express their ideas.  They have considerable command of language, and what might be described as the  call of the public seems to be one of the impelling motives of their lives.
 
When the line of Head (D) rises high on the Mount of Jupiter, and in descending touches or is slightly connect ed with the Line of Life.  It gives a marvelous quality of independence of mind and yet prudence, that it is one of the most successful indications to possess.

 When the line of Head (E) terminates in a straight line, indicates an extremely practical person, one of sound judgment and “level-headed” ability.  It is also indicative of great  organizing ability in whatever sphere of life it functions.

Termination End

Should the Head line (B) terminate upwards even slightly at its farthest end, rising as it were towards or against the Line of Heart, there is the indication of a quarrelsome, irritable individual with more or less murderous instincts. If the Line of Head (C) turns downwards towards the Mount of Luna, the quarrelsome disposition is more or less softened by introspection.

If the Head line (A) is bent slightly upwards, or sends a branch line in an upward direction.  On a long clear line it is also an indication of strong mental power, but one of a more grasping or acquisitive nature.  It is a magnificent sign on the hands of all those who make wealth their idol. When the line of Head (B) slopes downwards.  It shows a blend of the practical with the artistic, and is often found as an apparent contradiction in the hands of business people.  Such people will work hard all day at their commercial occupations and relieve their tension by following some artistic pursuit in their homes.

The most important marks on the Line of Head are islands.  Islands mark a complete or partial breakdown of the mental powers while the island lasts.  The nature of the breakdown is indicated by the position of the island on the line.

Under the mount of Jupiter, will indicate a breakdown cause d by excessive ambition. Under the mount of Saturn, a breakdown due to the development of the more morbid and introspective qualities. Under the mount of Sun, overwork in connection with the achievement of fame or success. Under Mercury, mental  strain through worry connected with business, commerce or research in the pursuit of science.

Islands

Islands as shown in letter A indicates a brain of extreme delicacy which is not strong enough to be subjected to mental strain, worry or responsibility.   Letter B, when the Line of Head is composed of a series of tiny lines instead of one clear unbroken line, it indicates a tendency to mental paralysis.  The brain works intermittently.  It is advisable to recommend a quiet life without work, responsibility or excitement

Breaks in the Line of Head

Breaks in the line of head may be found in any portion of the line A  They do not always mean accidents, but they generally indicate some misfortune by which the person’s head is injured.   If the line of Fate B is found running into one of these “breaks’ in the Head line, it generally indicates injury to the head itself, and death if the main lines of Fate and Head seem to clash. C Such an indication may or may not be further confirmed by the Line of Life being short, having a break in it, or an island or a line cutting through it like abar, which would by its position on the line give the date of death.

Nature of the Line of Head

When this line is found straight, clear and even, it denotes practical common sense and a development of the reasoning faculties rather than the imagination. When straight in the first half and sloping downwards (A) in the second it shows  a balance between the purely imaginative and the purely practical.  Such a person would have a practical and common-sense way of going to work even when dealing with imaginative and artistic things.

When the entire line is found with a graceful slope (B), especially bending like a bow towards the Mount of Luna, the drift of the nature is towards some form of imaginative work such as painting, literature or music, especially if the Mount of Luna be more or less pronounced.

(C)This is a sloping head line which is indicative of a danger in the form of suicidal tendencies and mental depression.  This is an unfortunate indication of a mental inability to cope with practical matters or assume responsibility.

The Murderer's mark

When the line of head rises (A) on the mount of mars and either cuts through the Heart line or runs into it, it indicates the grasping tendency of the mentality towards the acquisition and love of wealth.  The subject becomes obsessed with the idea of obtaining money at any cost, and will stick at nothing to gratify this desire.  This mark indicates a naturally more quarrelsome nature, the final act of murder is more likely to take place in a sudden access of hatred when a suitable opportunity offers itself.

When the Head line (A) is found joined to the Line of Life, the person is even more deadly in his planning.  He will have more caution and more patience in carrying out the crime.  He will be more inclined to associate or live with his victim for years or try again and again after repeated failure to accomplish his deadly design.

The Clubbed thumb

The clubbed thumb is so designated from the fact that it has every appearance of being a “club”, and the curious thing about it is that those who possess it generally kill their victim by employing a club or some heavy article to strike the fatal blow. It indicates that people possessing such a formation have little or no control over themselves in a moment of rage or passion.   A short thick set Head Line for the Mount of Mars usually accompanies such a thumb.  Such a Line of Head is in itself an indication of little mental development or self control.

Double Head Line

A double head line is very rarely found, but it is an unusual sign of brain power and mentality.  Such persons have great mentality and command of language, a peculiar power for analyzing human nature and generally strong  mental will and determination.