The line found on only a few palms, running inside the Life Line around the Mount of Venus, is called the Line of Mars. It rises from the Mount of Mars when it appears clear and strong, backing up and strengthening the Life Line (4-4). It shows great energy and a strong ability to fight off disease or illness. Not everyone has this line. It is a notable mark on the palms of soldiers, and also an important mark for people who do risky work. Any splits or bad signs on the Life Line are softened when the Line of Mars, also called the Inner Life Line, is present. This line points to a vigorous, combative nature. If you have this type of line, you tend toward dangerous acts and are quarrelsome. If it is marked deeply and looks a little red, it raises the risk of accidents affecting other parts of the hand. If a branch splits off from this Inner Life Line and runs onto the Mount of Luna (5-5), this shows impatience and a strong craving for excitement. If your Head Line is weak, you may also crave drink and other forms of excess. Where this line crosses the Life Line, it usually points to death caused by excess.
The Line of Life, the Line of Mars, and Other Signs
This line usually appears on thick-set, square, short palms. If it appears on a thin, long, narrow hand instead, it shows immense energy and strong resistance to illness. You may be unpredictable and nervous, and sometimes irritable. If your Life Line is broken where the Line of Mars runs alongside it, you may face danger of death at the point of the break. But you may be able to overcome it, thanks to the extra energy provided by the Line of Mars, or Inner Life Line.