Head Line in Palmistry

The most important line on your hand is the Head Line. Pay close attention to it, because it shows your mind and mentality clearly. The left hand shows your natural, inborn tendencies. The right hand shows your more developed, refined qualities. So you should compare both hands carefully. Even small differences in the markings between the left and right hands are worth noting. Look closely at where the line ends and which direction it goes, because this shows whether you are developing in the right direction. If the line curves downward on the left hand, but the line on the right palm is straight or goes across, it means that life circumstances have made you practical. This gives you insight into the early events of your life through careful study. The Fate Line is not visible in the early years of your life.

The Three Principal Positions For the Commencement of the Line of Head

If the Head Line starts in the same position on both hands, you probably did not face injuries in your early years, and you had favourable conditions that let your natural mind develop normally. If your left hand shows a split ending to the Head Line, and the right hand shows a straight line, you inherited two traits from your parents: imagination and practicality. You may choose to develop the practical side later in life, through science or business. Generally, a boy’s mental traits are more like his mother’s, and a girl’s mental traits are more like her father’s. If a man’s left hand shows a split ending with the upper branch straight, his mother is more practical than his father. If the same mark is clearer on his right hand, the man takes after his mother’s mental traits more than his father’s. For a woman, it works the opposite way. If the lower line on a man’s right hand is more developed, he gets his mother’s artistic or creative power; for a woman, again, it is the opposite. If the Head Line looks faint on the left palm but clear and strong on the right palm, you did not inherit much from your parents — you built up your own mental ability. In this case, you have a strong mind.

You become mentally stronger than your parents. This is often seen in successful men or women whose families had little or no education. Despite that, they succeed because of their own love of learning and their developed mind. When the Head Line is fainter and weaker on the right palm than on the left, you did not get the same level of mental ability, education, or brainpower as your parents. You may not have strong willpower, but you can still be stubborn. If your Head Line is poorly formed, it shows a lack of willpower or ambition. If the Head Line is clear and deep, your mind is strong. If the Head Line is faint or wide, your mental power is weaker. If your Head Line is broad and wide, your mind may be unsettled, and you may struggle to concentrate on anything. This rule applies to all the lines on the hand. Broad, rough lines point more to physical health than to mental strength; you tend to get lines like this if you live an active, outdoor life. Usually, the Head Line of a brilliant thinker is fine, thin, and clear. The lines on your palm can show whether your mind has developed well or not — reading the hand is actually more reliable than reading the face. Now, moving on from where the Head Line ends, let’s look at where it begins. The Head Line can start in three different ways:

(1) From inside the Life Line (1-1)
(2) Joined to the Life Line (2-2)
(3) And outside the Life Line (3-3)

The 1^st type is the least steady of all. You may be overly cautious, overly sensitive, timid, and nervous. You get excited easily and cannot always control your temper. You tend to react strongly to small problems, and you get upset easily, which can cause you constant difficulty. If this line is straight, you can overcome your over-sensitivity as your intelligence grows later in life. If the Head Line curves down or slopes toward the wrist or the Mount of the Moon, you become more sensitive as you get older. If this line is poorly marked, it can be a sign of mental trouble later in life.

Also, if you have an upper main line, like the Fate Line, dipping down across the middle of the hand, it is a sign of possible mental trouble. This kind of Head Line often appears in people who lean toward drinking or overindulgence of any kind. Even when the rest of the palm has good lines, this tendency toward excess or addiction is usually still present. This trait relates to the Mount of Mars, where the Head Line begins, inside the Life Line. The Mount of Mars on the palm helps you keep control over your mind. So when the Head Line starts there, it draws on the strength of Mars, which helps you gain more self-control later in life. This point matters a lot for parents — if they notice it early, they can help their child develop their mental strength.

The Line of Head Joined to the Line of Life

This placement of the line shows a very sensitive character. It leans toward worry and low self-confidence (2-2). Even clever people with this sign tend to hold themselves back too much, underestimating their own talents and abilities. If this line slopes down a little, your sensitivity increases even more. This kind of hand is often found among painters and artists. If the Head Line joins the Life Line and runs across to the Mental Mount of Mars (2-2), then despite being sensitive, you have stronger nerve when it comes to your opinions. If your Head Line is straight, you tend to rely more on carrying out your decisions. So, nervous and sensitive people with this sign are still determined to follow through on what they see as their duty. When the Head Line travels farther across the palm in a straight line to the Mental Mount of Mars, it shows a very strong-willed person who can hide their nervousness and sensitivity and still carry out their responsibilities successfully. The difference between these two types of lines has led to a lot of mistakes in reading. If the Head Line splits (3-3) where it joins, and the two branches are equal, it shows real indecision. You lean toward balancing the two sides of your mind — the imaginative and the practical. You should act on your 1^st instinct, whether it leads you toward imaginative or practical matters. This way you make the best use of your natural instinct, and you avoid wavering too long between the two. If the sloping Head Line curves gently down toward the Mount of the Moon (1-1), it shows a good, controlled imagination. If this line curves sharply down the Mount (4-4), you may become a slave to your own thoughts. You tend to act unpredictably, following your mood of the moment. Still, you can achieve good results in art and creative fields, as people with this line curving cleanly down toward the Mount often do well.

The Line of Head Joined to the Line of Life and Its Terminations

If the Head Line bends fully down and curves under the base of the Mount of the Moon (5-5), you tend toward deep gloomy thoughts. You are a very sensitive person who isolates yourself from others, which can lead to a lonely life or even suicide. Your life can feel unbearable because of your excessive sensitivity. Do not confuse this with a Head Line that bends down through the upper part of the Mount (4-4) and continues down toward the wrist. In that case, there is no risk of suicide, unless a star or an island appears at the end of the line. Even then, there is strong imagination and sensitivity, along with a tendency toward gloom and sadness, but there is no risk of a mental breakdown as in the other case.

The Line of Head Separated from the Line of Life

Usually, the Head Line is joined to the Life Line rather than separated from it. If the gap between them is narrow (3-3), this is a good sign. It gives you freedom in thinking and the ability to make quick decisions. Most importantly, it helps you handle the worst situations in life. If the Head Line at this point lies fairly level across the hand, you have great strength compared to other people. You may study less seriously than someone whose Life Line and Head Line are joined, but you think quickly, which can surprise others. Still, if you have this open Head Line, you need a clear goal in life — without one, you can end up achieving very little.

With this type of line, the direction it slopes affects both the Head Line and the Life Line. This is because you tend to work only when you feel like it. Despite your intelligence and cleverness, if you are not in the mood, you often waste your time doing nothing. If you have an open Head Line rising slightly toward the Mental Mount of Mars (3-3), you tend to be an unofficial leader or organizer of public causes. You may give up your home life, relationships, and everything else for what you see as your public duty. If the Life Line is separated from the Head Line, you become sensitive and cautious (4-4). If the gap is wide, you are very impulsive, you change your plans often, and you may develop a bad reputation. If the Head Line is extremely separated from the Life Line, your mind tends to be very excitable. You may suffer from problems like mental distress, rushes of blood to the head, or sleeplessness. When the Head Line is poorly formed, with islands, broad sections, breaks, or hairlines (1-1), this is another sign of mental instability. A Head Line with islands shows a person who can be excitable and easily provoked — in extreme cases, even capable of violence toward others. If the Head Line is not too widely separated, and one end starts from the Mount of Jupiter or its main branch (4-4), this is an important, favourable sign in your palm. You should study the start and the end of this line carefully. If both points are strongly formed, you may become well known.

The Line of Head and Its Secondary Signs

You should understand what “islands” mean on the Head Line, since they relate to mental state and age. The main rule to remember is that an island always shows weakness wherever it appears on a line — it is considered an unlucky mark. If islands appear on the Head Line as an unbroken chain (1-1) all along the line, it shows a weak mind. Usually, this comes from poor health that affects the brain. If this same weakness shows up in the nails as very small "moons" or no moons at all, it means the blood is low in some way, which affects the brain. This stops you from making steady, sustained effort in your willpower and studies, and it can cause unpredictable behaviour. Over time, if the Head Line sits very high on the palm, this is still a bad sign, and you risk becoming partly unstable for a period. If the Head Line is widely separated from the Life Line, this weakness becomes even more serious and harder to fix. You may struggle to control your emotions, and in such moments you may act angrily or rashly, which can be harmful to others. If the Head Line slopes a lot (2-2) and also shows islands, you tend toward depression and sadness. At such times, you may avoid people, and in serious cases, you may even consider suicide.

Another important thing to check about islands on the Head Line is exactly where they sit, and which finger they are under. If islands appear at the start of the line, under the 1^st finger or Mount of Jupiter (3), you have little interest in study and little willpower — you tend to live an aimless, lazy life. Under the 2^nd finger, or Mount of Saturn (4), you may suffer from bad headaches and a gloomy mood, and you may tend to work yourself up over small things. If the line becomes frayed or breaks into fine hairlines here, you may never fully recover from this problem. Under the 3^rd finger, Mount of the Sun (5), an island can mean poor eyesight and eye trouble — if there are several islands, it can mean blindness. If islands sit under the 4^th finger, at the Mount of Mercury (6) and toward the end of the Head Line, they point to brain trouble and severe nervous problems in old age. If this mark is very bad, you may risk becoming mentally unstable later in life. Each part of this important line can be divided into age ranges to give useful details for predicting the future. The section under the 1^st finger covers the first 21 years of life. The section under the 2^nd finger covers the next 21 years (21 to 42). The section under the 3^rd finger covers 49 to 63 years. The section under the 4^th finger covers 70 years to the end of life.

Changes in the Line of Head

Another interesting thing to watch for when reading the Head Line is any change in its path — where it rises or dips. This can give important information. When the sloping Head Line bends or curves upward at some point along its path (1-1), it shows that you are facing an unusual strain in your life. If this upward bend is clearly marked and not blocked by anything, you achieve some success, even though it goes against your usual character. If the bend leaves the Head Line heading upward (2-2), that stage of life can leave a lasting mark on your character. In some cases, after a few years, this new line becomes stronger and can even turn into a second Head Line. This shows that you are developing the practical side of your nature. If you see a straight Head Line with a branch curving downward from it (3-3), the usual meaning is that you become less realistic and more caught up in an imaginative world. It can also mean you enjoy a prosperous life over time, because you are able to develop the imaginative side of your character. It is fair to say you have faced some struggles in life, but this is only assumed when the Sun Line appears clearly or suddenly becomes visible on your palm.

More Variations of the Line of Head

When the Head Line bends upward, especially toward the 4^th finger or the Mount of Mercury (4-4), it clearly points to a long life. Your desire for wealth grows stronger over time. If the Head Line clearly leaves its normal path (best seen on the left palm) and rises all the way up to the Heart Line (5-5), you develop a strong sense of security. You may deliberately and firmly control the loving side of your nature through sheer willpower, and you will stop at nothing to get what you want. If you have a square, solid-looking palm along with this mark, it strongly suggests you are determined to gain material things like wealth, and you may not stop even at wrongdoing to reach your goal. If you have a long palm with this same sign, your ambition is more about gaining influence and power over people, and you have strong determination to achieve it, whatever your career may be. Do not confuse this sign with a clear line running straight across the palm from left to right, since in that case the Head Line has not actually left its normal position. That sign shows a remarkable strength of character, for better or worse. You show great powers of focus, and if you give your heart to someone, you commit fully to that desire.

THE LINE OF HEAD AND THE LINE OF HEART RUNNING TOGETHER

This type of hand is very rare. If you have it, you may have few friends, which can leave you feeling lonely and drained. You are extremely sensitive, and other people can hurt you easily. You have only a small chance of success in life. If you work alone, you have a slight chance of success, but if you are in a business partnership or similar arrangement, you are less likely to succeed. Your personality may feel held back. If this combined line runs across the middle of the palm, where the Head Line usually sits, it shows that mind and mental focus matter more to you than emotion, though feeling is still present. If it runs higher, near the base of the fingers where the Heart Line usually sits, it shows that feeling, love, and emotion matter more to you than pure mental focus.

Crosses and Squares in Connection with the Line of Head

Small, sharp crosses anywhere touching or just above the Heart Line usually mark head injuries. These are often caused by a strong urge to control others and by being too strict or demanding — this is under Jupiter (1). Crosses show head injuries from animals, mining accidents, and similar events under Saturn (2); this usually happens to a dishonest person. Crosses show head injuries from sudden falls, or from something striking the head, under the Mount of the Sun (3). The head may be injured through scientific experiments or risky business ventures under the Mount of Mercury (4). Small, clear squares touching the Head Line (5) always show protection, linked to the specific traits of that area of the hand.

Double Lines of Head

Double Head Lines (6-6) are as rare as a single line running all the way across the hand. If you have this, you have a dual state of mind, and you can usually manage a large amount of mental work successfully. Often, one line connects to the Life Line while the other starts from the Mount of Jupiter. In this case, one part of your nature is very cautious and sensitive, while the other part is confident and eager to make its mark on the world.

Double Lines of Head, also Crosses and Squares

A double Head Line gives you extraordinary mental power, but a single, clear Head Line is usually more successful than a double one. Another form of double Head Line (7-7) happens when the main line splits in the centre of the palm, with one branch going across the palm and the other going down toward the Mount of the Moon. In this case, you have two distinct mental sides that tend to act separately. Many believe that when two clear lines like this appear, it is a sign of inherited wealth or power.

The Line of Head on the Seven Types of Hands

There are 7 different hand types, each linked to one of the 7 races of humanity. These are:

1. The Spatulate or Active.
2. The Elementary or Lowest type.

• The Philosophic.

1. The Square, also called the Useful or Practical.
2. The Mixed Hand.
3. The Conic or Artistic.

• The Psychic or Idealistic.

As a rule, the Head Line is usually straight, or "level-headed," on a Practical or Square-looking hand. It shows more artistic traits on Conic, Philosophic, and Psychic hand types. So, when this line appears on a hand type where you would not expect it, it carries extra importance. If a sloping Head Line appears on a Practical or Square hand, it shows you have more imagination than most, even though your basic outlook is practical. If the Head Line is level or straight on a Philosophic, Psychic, Spatulate, or Conic hand, you are practical, even though you also tend to dream up unrealistic ideas or big visions. On an Elementary hand, the Head Line is usually straight, short, and rough. But if it is clear and long, you may have unusually good mental development for someone with this otherwise rough, animal-like nature. If you have a Square-looking palm and the Head Line slopes instead of running straight and long, it shows unusual growth in imagination, built on a foundation of logic and realism. Usually, on a Spatulate hand, the Head Line is clear, long, and sloping; if it is straight instead, it shows unusual practical development of the mind. Generally, the Head Line on a Philosophic hand is long and sloping; if it is straight, it shows unusual practical and logical development, which is not typical for this hand type. The same rules apply well to the Psychic and Conic types. But for the Mixed type, the best Head Line is one that is straight and long, since this hand type is already a mixture of traits.