Indian Palmistry

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Gutenberg ID

52523

Title

Indian Palmistry

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en

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Project Gutenberg

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Mrs. J. B. Dale presents a comprehensive guide to Indian palmistry, blending ancient Eastern wisdom with Western astrological principles. This text serves as an authoritative manual for interpreting the lines, mounts, and marks on the hand to reveal character, destiny, and future events.

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Mrs. J. B. Dale's *Indian Palmistry* presents a comprehensive exposition of cheiromancy, defining it as the art of foretelling life events through the lineaments of the hand. The text systematically catalogs the 'Reference Hand,' detailing the significance of the four major mounts: Jupiter (root of the forefinger), Saturn (root of the middle finger), the Sun or Apollo (root of the ring finger), and Mercury (root of the little finger). Each mount is interpreted regarding its implications for health, wealth, temperament, and moral character. For instance, a prominent Mount of Jupiter may denote pride or ambition, while a deficient one suggests idleness. The work further explores specific marks, including the 'Girdle of Venus,' which indicates desires for the opposite sex, and various 'Dragon lines' or bracelets on the wrist, which can signify health, wealth, or tranquility in old age. Dale integrates astrological concepts, asserting that palmistry acts in accordance with planetary positions. She argues for a 'secret coherence' between astrology and palmistry, noting that the art cannot be relied upon beyond a period of one to two years without astrological context. The text extends its analysis beyond the hand to the feet and forehead. On the feet, crescent marks or horseshoe shapes indicate fortune or harsh temperaments, while specific toe arrangements suggest social rank. The forehead is read for wealth, jealousy, and longevity based on furrows and vein prominence. The book provides clear definitions and illustrative examples for numerous lines, such as the Line of Life, Line of Fortune, and Line of the Head. These lines are analyzed for their length, color, and intersections to predict life span, health, poverty, or honors. Specific configurations, like the triangle formed by the Life, Liver, and Head lines, indicate prudence and wit, whereas an obtuse angle suggests an evil nature. Dale also interprets marks on the fingers, linking them to issues of inheritance, eloquence, or criminal tendencies. Through this detailed methodology, the work aims to elucidate the 'book' written on the human body, providing readers with the tools to understand the influence of nature's finer forces on human destiny.

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• India
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