Introduction to

HastJyotish

Ancient Eastern System of Palmistry

Ghanshyam Singh Birla

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INTRODUCTION TO HAST JYOTISH

Ancient Eastern System of Palmistry

by Ghanshyam Singh Birla © 2007

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Birla, Ghanshyam Singh

Introduction to Hast Jyotish: ancient eastern system of

palmistry / Ghanshyam Singh Birla ; foreword by Dr. Vasant Lad.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-0-9732290-1-1

1. Palmistry. I. Title.

BF921.B565 2007 133.6 C2007-904188-4

Original artwork by Sophie Bisaillon

Text design and layout by Johanne Riopel

Dedication

I am extremely grateful to Mother Panchanguli,

the deity of the five elements,

who gave me the inspiration to begin this book,

and to Lord Ganesha who encouraged me to complete it.

Contents

Acknowledgments vi

Foreword vii

Preface ix

Chapter 1 Principles of Hast Jyotish within the Vedic Tradition 1

Chapter 2 The Historical Roots of Palmistry in World Cultures 21

Chapter 3 Geography of the Hand 31

Chapter 4 The Activity of the Hand 71

Chapter 5 Morphological Analysis 95

Chapter 6 The Fingers: Our Conscious Expression 113

Chapter 7 Nails: Armor of the Nervous System 147

Chapter 8 The Thumb: Indicator of Our Individuality 159

Chapter 9 Hand Types: Different Paths to Personal Growth 221

Conclusion 253

Glossary 255

Bibliography 261

Index 263

How to Take a Handprint 275

Chapter 3Geography of the Hand

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Figure 22. A hast jyotishi student saying his morning prayer.

According to Eastern thought, in order for the hast jyotishi to begin the day in a harmonious

manner, we can practice the following technique. Before getting out of bed, or talking with anyone,

we should gaze into our two hands and say the following mantra:

Karagray Wastay Lakshmi, Karmadiay Saraswati,

Karmulay Tu Govinday, Prabatay Kar Darshanam.

The mantra is translated as: Lakshmi, the Goddess of prosperity, lives in my fingers; Saraswati,

the Goddess of wisdom, lives in my palms; and God, the ultimate creative force, throbs ceaselessly in

my pulse at the root of my hands. What a blessing to begin my day by acknowledging the divine

forces working within me. Having said this mantra, find out which nostril is dominant and touch the

ground with the corresponding hand. With the same hand, touch your forehead and get out of bed

with the corresponding foot. In this way, we literally start our day “on the right foot” (Fig. 22).

Chapter 3 — Geography of the Hand

This chapter introduces all the areas of the

hand important in the study of hast jyotish. In

the following pages, we will concentrate on the

three levels of awareness in the hand: the super-

conscious, the mounts; the subconscious, the

major lines; and the conscious, the minor lines

(Fig. 23). In addition, we will also take a look at

several other significant areas of the hand. These

will include the quadrangle, the Kalpnic path, the

three bracelets of health, wealth, and wisdom

found on the wrist, and the arc of the hand

located at the top of the palm.

We will also explore the various divisions of

the hand; for example, the personal and imper-

sonal worlds, as well as the fingers, divided into

the five elements of earth, water, fire, air, and

ether. Finally, we will look at the interpretation of

the three gunas in the entire hand, then in the

palm, and the fingers.

THE THREE LEVELS OF

CONSCIOUSNESS SEEN IN THE

MOUNTS, THE MAJOR AND

MINOR LINES

The three levels of consciousness—

superconscious, subconscious and conscious—are

seen through the mounts, major and minor lines,

respectively. The mounts reflect our supercon-

scious nature, the nature of our convictions

developed over a period of lifetimes. They

provide the ground upon which the major lines—

our subconscious—function. The minor lines—our

conscious mind—indicate to what extent we are

aware of our deeper subconscious and supercon-

scious nature. The superconscious relates to

sattwa, our soul nature, the subconscious relates

to rajas, our mind, and the conscious relates to

tamas, our physical nature.

The Mounts:

Our Superconscious

The mounts indicate the degree to which

we are in tune with our superconscious. Within

each of us lies a soul, the individuated spark of

the universal spirit that we call God. This force is

referred to as sattwa, our superconscious. This

profound aspect of our nature, however, is not

easily apparent on a conscious level. It is through

Figure 23. The three levels of consciousness—superconscious,

subconscious, and conscious—are seen through the mounts,

major and minor lines, respectively.

Mounts

Superconscious

Major lines

Subconscious

Minor lines

Conscious

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the course of our evolution—our transformation

and growth while in the physical body—that we

are ultimately able to become aware of our soul’s

presence.

The mounts, called parwat in Hindi meaning

little mountains, constitute one of the most

significant areas of the hand, one that most

intimately mirrors our soul nature. The quality of

the mounts and their related fingers will indicate

to what degree we have strived to connect with

this deeper self. Ideally, when the mounts are

individually balanced and integrated with one

another, there is a channel open to spirit. When

the positive characteristics of each are activated,

the mounts become like fertile ground that

provides sustenance for the major lines that travel

across them. Our soul, mind and body—indicated

by the major lines of heart, head, and life—have

the support of our superconscious, as they have

roots firmly anchored in spirit.

The palm is divided into ten areas called

mounts (Fig. 24). Eight of these mounts relate

to corresponding heavenly bodies that indicate

a wide range of specific attributes, both posi-

tive and negative. The mounts are Luna (Earth’s

moon, a natural satellite), Venus, Mars nega-

tive (-) and Mars positive (+)—forming what

we refer to as the Mars galaxy—Jupiter,

Saturn, Sun (the star at the center of our solar

system), and Mercury. In addition, there are two

mounts, Rahu and Ketu, known in Eastern

literature as the shadow (chaya) planets. The

effects of Rahu and Ketu, observed and

recorded by the ancient rishis, were found to

be significant. These mounts do not relate to

actual heavenly bodies, but to the points of

intersection of the orbits of the Earth and the

Sun at the vernal and autumnal equinoxes. In

the hand, Rahu and Ketu also act as points of

intersection between other mounts.

Figure 24. The palm is divided into ten areas called mounts.

s Luna: Perception

f Venus: Love

g- Mars negative: Physical strength

g+ Mars positive: Mental stamina

h Jupiter: Purpose

j Saturn: Coordination

a Sun: Magnetism

d Mercury: Enlightenment

. Rahu: Present environment

/ Ketu: Past karma

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In astrology, the planets Mercury, Venus,

Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are known as the

personal planets. These heavenly bodies, as well

as the Sun and Moon, were seen by the ancients

to have the greatest effect on human attitudes

and behavior because of their proximity to the

Earth. Although modern astrology includes the

outer planets of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, and

articulates their influence, they are not included

here. And, of course, since Earth is the recipient

of the planetary influences, it is not included in

the naming of the mounts.

If we view the hand as a map of the mind,

then the hills and valleys of the mounts are its

terrain, the living soil of our superconscious

(Fig. 25). The development of the mounts will

directly affect the interpretation of the lines

that traverse them. Some mounts may be

fertile and evenly formed, others depleted, and

still others even treacherous. Some may be too

dry, and others too humid. Some may be in a

state of transition from one condition to an-

other. Others may have stayed as they are for

eons. A line that travels across harmonious,

balanced mounts will be better nurtured than

a line that traverses negatively developed ones.

Therefore, an awareness of the underlying

mounts is essential for an accurate interpreta-

tion of the lines.

Like the continents and countries that com-

prise the planet Earth, the mounts that together

constitute the entire hand must be harmonious

with one another. Each comprises a territory with

a specific role to play and, when the mounts are

in harmony, the whole land feels at ease, and

supports the lines that travel across them. The

mounts are like a diary of our superconscious

convictions about life. Each mount is the focus

of a specific aspect of life.

Luna

The mount of Luna (Fig. 26) corresponds

to the perceptions of our five senses—smell,

taste, sight, touch, and hearing—and the degree

to which we receive an accurate or distorted im-

pression of what is happening around us. The Luna

mount is thus an indicator of our ability to per-

ceive ourselves, and the world around us, in an

Figure 25. If we view the hand as a map of the mind,

then the hills and valleys of the mounts are its terrain, the

living soil of the person’s superconscious.

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objective manner. It is one of the most important

mounts since our perceptions are the foundation

for our actions. The mount of Luna, therefore,

acts as a blueprint for behavior that is revealed in

the formation of subsequent mounts. Luna is the

mount we check for signs of optimism, depres-

sion, gratitude, sadness, trust or paranoia. It

relates to the mind of the senses. Luna also

relates to how we use our imagination; for

example, whether we see the glass as half full or

half empty. Thus, Luna can be seen as a doorway

for illness or healing.

The mount of Luna (Moon), or Chandra, is

the ultimate yin force within us. While the Sun

mount relates to our father aspect or masculine

principle within us, the Moon relates to our mother

aspect or feminine principle within us. Luna

relates to sensitivity, nurturance, and inspiration.

It represents the element of water. Just as the

actual Moon in the sky reflects the light of the

Sun, rather than being a source of light itself, the

Luna mount shows our ability to receive and

reflect the light of the soul force within us. Many

musicians, composers, writers, actors and inven-

tors have a strong, positive Luna.

However, we can become so caught up in

the perception of our senses that we are no longer

able to receive and reflect the light of the soul

force within us. We become restless in our search

for fulfillment, constantly striving to satisfy our

senses. We run the risk of becoming disconnected

from our inner self, and may feel sad and anxious.

In this fragmented state, our imagination may

create hallucinations without the guidance of

objective perception.

Venus

Venus is referred to as Shukra in the East,

which translates as sweet (Fig. 27). It relates to

the Goddess of Love who extends her profound

caring to all. Venus relates to our physical sense

organs—nose, tongue, eyes, skin, and ears—and

our body’s response to the impressions we

receive from Luna’s interpretation of sensory

data. Therefore, our ability to experience the sen-

sory pleasures of life depends upon the degree

of objectivity manifested by Luna’s perceptions.

A study of the mount of Venus reveals the

strength of the body to enjoy the senses and

express them fully. It indicates the extent to which

we possess a love of life and an appreciation of it

Luna

Figure 26. The mount of Luna corresponds to the perceptions

of our five senses.

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in all its forms, including nature, music, conversa-

tion, art, and entertainment. The mount of Venus

also reveals our degree of attachment to sensory

pleasure. Venus shows whether we seek physical

comfort solely for our own enjoyment, or for the

purpose of sharing the benefits of life with others

in a more universal spirit of love. The mount of

Venus shows our potential for being cheerful,

lovable, kind, innocent, and full of life. However,

when we become preoccupied with our need for

security and comfort, we are self-centered and

inconsiderate. We may demonstrate obsessive/

compulsive behavior such that fulfilling our own

needs blinds us to the needs of others.

Mars Galaxy

The mount of Mars, or Mangal, consists of

two latitudinal poles, Mars negative and Mars

positive that, together, form the Mars galaxy

(Fig. 28). The terms negative and positive relate

to their respective yin and yang placement on

the personal and impersonal worlds of the palm.

Mars negative relates to our physical energy, while

Mars positive focuses on our mental attributes.

Mars galaxy reflects our physical and mental

energy to act upon our ideas (Luna) by mobiliz-

ing our body (Venus). The Venus mount indicates

the degree to which we are gracious, loving and

attractive; whereas the strength, courage and

endurance associated with Mars galaxy ensure

their expression. The mounts of Mars galaxy

relate to our ability to absorb and diffuse anger

and stress. However, when we are unable to

control our response to provocation—real or

imagined—we act inappropriately. We may shout,

cry, argue or become aggressive, making the

situation worse, sometimes to the point of chaos.

Mars Galaxy

g- g+

Mars positiveMars negative

Figure 28. The mount of Mars, or Mangal, consists of two

latitudinal poles, Mars negative and Mars positive that, together,

form the Mars galaxy.

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Venus

Figure 27. Venus is referred to as Shukra in the East,

which translates as sweet. Mars Galaxy

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As palmists, we need to examine both the

mounts of Mars negative and positive in order

to see if they are balanced. The example of a

long-distance runner explains the synergy

between the Mars negative and Mars positive

mounts. He has the physical energy as well as

the mental stamina (i.e. endurance, willpower,

and discipline) to complete the run.

Jupiter

Jupiter, or Brihaspati, is the first mount

and finger in the sattwa region of the hand

(Fig. 29). The ancient rishis named it Guru, which

translates as “dispeller of darkness.” Whereas

the mounts of Luna and Venus are in the tamas

region of the hand, reflecting our physical

concerns; and Mars galaxy is in the rajas

region, denoting our energy resources; the

awareness of self, associated with Jupiter, awak-

ens in us the need to seek the meaning of our

existence. Once this purpose is discovered and

experienced, Jupiter then reveals to what

degree we feel the desire to educate and share

this knowledge with others. In Eastern texts,

Jupiter is considered a benefic force as it

relates to the awakening of our mind to find a

purpose in life. It relates to the attributes of

generosity, benevolence, confidence, mercy,

joviality, and an expanded world view. However,

there is a danger of seeing ourselves separated

from others as we may become preoccupied

with recognition, status, and competition to get

ahead. In that case, we feel isolated both from

others and from our own loving nature. We need

to guard against defining who we are by what

we do.

The Jupiter mount represents the ego:

how we see ourselves and our unique purpose

in the world. It reflects the strength of our

intellect, and our ability to excel in our chosen

field. It is the mount of ambition. Jupiter

energy relates to our ability to see our unique

gifts working within a larger whole. We see

ourselves as having a special role to fulfill; how-

ever, we do not lose sight of the fact that, as

human beings, we are all interconnected. Our

satisfaction comes, not from being recognized

by others, but from the joy of being of service

to them.

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Jupiter

Figure 29. Jupiter, or Brihaspati, is the first mount and finger

in the sattwa region of the hand.

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Saturn

Saturn or Shani, the Lord of Fire, is consid-

ered to be one of the most powerful mounts in

the hand (Fig. 30). While Jupiter indicates the

potential for expanding our consciousness,

Saturn relates to our ability to deepen it. Saturn

is the mount of transformation. Just as fire

transforms iron into steel, the awareness we gain

from the challenges and difficulties of life’s

experiences transforms pain and hardship into

wisdom and depth of character. However, if we

are unable to assimilate the pain associated with

challenging experiences that offer potential for

growth, we can become bitter, resentful, and

mean-spirited.

The benefits associated with Saturn are

gained through discipline and structure. We

learn to be introspective in order to contem-

plate and discover deeper truths about the

nature of existence. While Jupiter relates to

our establishing a personalized identity, Sat-

urn is associated with the underlying reasons

behind our existence.

Although contemplation and philosophical

study are important for spiritual growth, they

should be balanced with humor and humility.

Otherwise, our personal search for meaning may

isolate us from others.

Sun

The mount and finger of Sun are related

to the heart and, according to hast jyotish,

represent atma, the soul (Fig. 31). While the

mount of Luna (Moon) denotes the mother

aspect within us, the mount and finger of Sun

Saturn

Figure 30. Saturn or Shani, the Lord of Fire, is considered to

be one of the most powerful mounts in the hand.

Sun

Figure 31. Sun is related to the heart and, according to hast

jyotish, represents atma, the soul.

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relates to the father aspect. The Sun is asso-

ciated with God the Father, the Creator of

whom our soul is a part. To the extent that

Sun energy is positively developed in the hand,

we are able to connect with our soul attributes.

We have allowed Saturn energy to transform

pain and hardship into understanding and com-

passion. As we become free from attachments

and expectations that potentially could inter-

rupt the flow of our Sun energy, we are able

to express unlimited joy, and to manifest quali-

ties of brilliance, creativity, and unconditional

love.

According to Western mythology, the

Sun is Apollo, the God of light. In Sanskrit,

the Sun is referred to as Surya—“that which

shines forth with unceasing rays of light.”

The mount of Sun in the hand is the mani-

festation of solar brilliance. In its positive

form, it is dynamically charged with soul

energy and knows no limits. It helps stimu-

late our initiative and restores vitality. A

positive Sun mount and finger suggests that

we can be a great source of light and inspi-

ration for anyone who comes within our mag-

netic range. Just as the physical Sun is an

immense and powerfully radiating body of

heat and light, in astrology and palmistry its

force is associated with strength and mag-

netism. It is further associated with the

qualities of courage, conviction, and self-

reliance.

Mercury

According to Greek mythology, Mercury or

Hermes is the messenger of the gods (Fig. 32).

Similarly, in hast jyotish, the mount and finger of

Mercury relate to our ability to communicate. In

Sanskrit, Mercury is referred to as Buddha, which

suggests enlightened consciousness. In Hindu

philosophy, the path of Buddha is not ordinarily

accessible to most human beings because of our

attachments and entanglements with material

objects and sensory pleasures. The mount of

Mercury reflects one of our greatest challenges—

that of transcending our preoccupation with the

external world.

The mount of Luna reveals our perception

of how our life should unfold. It acts as a blue-

print for subsequent behavior. The mount of Ve-

nus, which represents our physical body, indicates

Mercury

Figure 32. According to Western mythology, Mercury or

Hermes is the messenger of the gods.

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the manifestation of the ideas seen in Luna. The

mount of Mars is associated with action, the

mobilizing force that acts upon the perceptions

and plans of Luna and Venus. The mount of Jupi-

ter reveals how our energy is guided towards a

purpose. The mount of Saturn shows the degree

of discipline and depth of character that we have

developed in order to bring structure to our pur-

pose. The mount of Sun reveals the degree of

success that comes from devotion to our chosen

purpose. However, there is a danger that we can

become overly attached to the name and fame

we have attracted. Finally, the mount of Mercury,

the last mount in the sattwa realm, reveals our

ability to express ourselves like the Buddha, in an

enlightened manner that demonstrates detach-

ment from the fruits of our actions.

Rahu and Ketu

In Vedic astrology, Rahu and Ketu are re-

ferred to as chaya graha, the shadow planets

(Fig. 33). In Western astrology, they are called

the North and South nodes respectively. They are

not actual physical bodies but refer to the points

of intersection where the Moon’s path crosses

the ecliptic—where the Moon is in alignment with

the Sun and the Earth. Yet, like the celestial

bodies, they exert a distinct influence over us.

The mount of Ketu reflects our past. It is

the balance sheet or record of all our previous

actions. The mount of Rahu reflects our present.

Here we have to confront the results of all our

past actions in the form of present circum-

stances.

The mount of Rahu is located in the center

of the palm and is defined by the bordering

mounts of Luna, Venus, Mars positive and

negative, Jupiter, Saturn, Sun, and Mercury.

Located in the rajas area of the palm, Rahu serves

as a bridge to connect Ketu, in the tamas region,

with Saturn, in the sattwa realm. Taken together,

Rahu and Ketu show how well we are dealing with

issues in our immediate environment that have

resulted from our past thoughts, attitudes, and

behavior, and to what degree these issues will be

carried forward into the future.

The formation of Rahu determines the

degree to which it is balanced—whether it is even

with, slightly lower than, or sunken—relative to

the surrounding mounts. The shape of the mount

.

/

Rahu

Ketu

Figure 33. In Vedic astrology, Rahu and Ketu are referred

to as chaya graha, the shadow planets.

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of Ketu is defined by the wrist and the base of

the palm where it intersects the mounts of Luna

and Venus. The formation of Ketu, indicated

largely by the width of the wrist, determines its

degree of development.

In summary, the major and minor lines

should be seen in reference to the underlying

mounts upon which they travel. The mounts

reveal our level of soul awareness. Mounts that

have a positive formation, in harmony with the

other mounts, indicate a feeling of peace. Our

superconscious then becomes a rich, rewarding

reservoir upon which both our major and minor

lines can draw.

The Major Lines:

Our Subconscious Expression

The three major lines, consisting of the lines

of heart, head, and life, relate to our rajas, or

subconscious, level of awareness (Fig. 34). These

lines are superimposed upon the mounts. They

indicate how we love, think, and live. Ideally, when

these lines are balanced individually and collec-

tively, our feeling, thinking, and manner of living

are harmonized. We are confident and self-

assured.

The three principal lines in the hand form a

trinity of energy forces: the hradaya rekha (heart

line), mustishk rekha (head line), and jeevan

rekha (life line). The heart line resides in the up-

permost or sattwa area of the hand and reflects

how we love; the head line resides in the center

or rajas area and shows how we think; and the

life line resides in the lowermost or tamas area

and reflects how we live. As explained in the light

bulb analogy in Chapter One, page 8, when the

lines of heart, head, and life are equal in strength,

they create a synergy of light, energy, and mat-

ter operating in our subconscious awareness. In

magnetic terms, the head line acts as the neutral

force both binding and separating the heart line,

with its positive charge, and the life line, with its

negative charge. When these three lines (mind,

heart, and body) are working in harmony, the

energy forces within us are unified. Our subcon-

scious then becomes a rich, rewarding reservoir

upon which our minor lines can draw.

The three major lines should be equally long,

deep, and strong. They should be rounded in shape

without interference lines, islands, or blockages.

Figure 34. The three major lines, consisting of the lines of

heart, head, and life, relate to our rajas, or subconscious, level

of awareness.

Heart

Head

Life

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The Heart Line:Indicator of Love

The heart line indicates the depth of our

ability to love unconditionally (Fig. 35). Located

in the sattwa area of the palm, it is closely

related to the soul, reflecting our capacity for

cultivating the qualities of generosity and

forgiveness. Chronological life events also regis-

ter on this major line—most particularly events

relating to interpersonal relationships and emo-

tional complications. The heart line also provides

information concerning the physical condition of

the heart organ.

The Head Line:Mirror of Mind Power

The head line relates to our intellectual

nature—our degree of intelligence and mental

refinement (Fig. 36). It reflects the mind of the

senses. As the neutral aspect of the trinity in the

rajas area of the palm, the head line indicates the

degree to which we are able to perceive objec-

tively. Consequently, it shows our potential for

such spiritual qualities as concentration, peace,

and intuition. Chronological life events also regis-

ter on the head line, particularly those affecting

our mental health and psychological outlook. The

head line also yields information about the actual

organic condition of our brain.

The Life Line:Reflection of Health

The life line yields valuable information about

our physical wellbeing (Fig. 37). As the negative

aspect of the trinity in the tamas area of the palm,

the formation of the life line indicates the state

of our health, our degree of stamina, and the con-

dition of our nervous system. Ideally, it reflects a

stable foundation that provides physical support

Heart line

Figure 35. The heart line indicates the depth of our ability to

love unconditionally.

Head line

Figure 36. The head line relates to our intellectual nature—

our degree of intelligence and mental refinement.

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for our thinking and loving. It reveals the extent

of our enthusiasm for life, and our willingness to

undertake challenges. The life line shows our ability

to channel our life force effectively. It indicates

whether we conserve or squander our energies.

We can either be responsive to the energies that

surround us and go with the flow, or we can

resist them, becoming tense, tired and unhappy.

Chronological life events also register on the life

line, particularly those affecting our physical health

and manner of living.

Balance in the Major Lines

The three major lines give a clear under-

standing of how well we use and coordinate our

body, mind and soul energies. Ideally, all three

major lines are equal in strength. Often, however,

one of these lines will be stronger than the rest,

indicating the focus of our attention. In order to

find harmony, we need to develop the qualities

related to the other two lines.

Stephen: Balance in the Three Major Lines

Stephen’s heart, head, and life lines are equal

in strength (Fig. 38). He is a healer renowned for

helping people. Stephen’s returning clients

testify to his kind, loving nature; he is full of

vitality and always ready to be of support.

Laura: Heart Line Predominant

Laura’s heart line is predominant, with inter-

ference lines on a broken head line and the life line

short and fragile (Fig. 39-A). Laura has a strong

desire to share her love. However, her weak head

line suggests that she does not have discrimina-

tive intelligence and, consequently, she may

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Life line

Figure 37. The life line yields valuable information about

our physical well being.

Stephen

Heartline

Headline

Lifeline

Figure 38. Stephen’s heart, head, and life lines are equally strong.

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attract the wrong people to love. These choices

can affect her enthusiasm for life, as indicated by

her underdeveloped life line. In Laura’s after print,

the three major lines of heart, head and life are

more balanced (Fig. 39-B). Over time, she has

learned how to redirect her passion. She devel-

oped an interest in study and research, and even-

tually became a writer. Now that she feels more

stable, she is no longer susceptible to people tak-

ing advantage of her vulnerable heart. She attracts

better friends and has renewed interest in living a

long, healthy, happy life. The longer life line in her

second handprint reflects these changes.

Denise: Head Line Predominant

Denise’s head line is stronger than her heart

and life lines (Fig. 40). Denise was a child prodigy,

skipping several grades in school. At a young age,

she received her doctorate for a brilliant philo-

sophical treatise. Excelling intellectually was

Denise’s sole ambition. Although she has become

Figure 39. In Laura’s before handprint, the heart line is predominant, with interference lines on a broken head line, and the life line

is short and fragile. In Laura’s after print, the three major lines of heart, head, and life are more balanced.

Laura

A) Before B) After

Lifeline

Heart line Heart line

Denise

Headline

Figure 40. Denise’s head line is stronger than her heart and life

lines.

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Headline

Lifeline

Interferenceon the

head line

Break onthe head

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a successful teacher, she longs for more energy

to pursue a relationship. Denise should partici-

pate in a recreational activity involving other

people that will help her develop good relation-

ships. In this way, she will strengthen her heart

line. Denise also needs to take up yoga or engage

in sports to strengthen her life line. These changes

will be reflected, over time, in a greater balance

among her heart, head, and life lines.

Mary: Life Line Predominant

Mary’s life line is the strongest of her three

major lines (Fig. 41). Mary is a human dynamo

who leads an action-filled, but somewhat danger-

ous, life. After her husband was imprisoned for

selling drugs, she was left to take care of their

family. When her husband was finally freed, they

each bought a motorcycle and began touring the

country with their children. The predominant life

line in Mary’s hand reflects her preoccupation with

great physical activity. Mary needs to use the

opportunity provided by her husband’s release

from prison as a second chance in life. She needs

to channel her energies into providing a stable

and nurturing environment for her children, and

making decisions for herself that have long term

benefits. Learning to make more appropriate

choices will strengthen Mary’s heart and head

lines, bringing them into balance.

Our Conscious Self:

The Minor Lines

The minor lines relate to our tamas or con-

scious level of awareness (Fig. 42). The Saturn

line, Sun line, Mercury line, and the girdle of Venus

are the most commonly found minor lines. Some

Mary

Life line

Figure 41. Mary’s life line is the strongest of her three major lines.

Minor Lines

1. Saturn line

2. Sun line

3. Mercury line

4. Girdle of Venus

1

2

3

4

Figure 42. The minor lines relate to our tamas or conscious level

of awareness.

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of these lines may not be present on the hand;

however, where they are found, these important

minor lines reflect the blossoming of attributes

connected with the area.

Once we are aware of the relevance of these

lines, we can develop them. Changes in the minor

lines can often be observed in as few as three

months.

Saturn Line

The Saturn line (shani rekha), sometimes

referred to as the line of karma or destiny,

reflects the course of our life from birth to death

(Fig. 43). The Saturn line is a vertical one that

originates from the base of the palm, continues

upward past the head and heart lines, and termi-

nates on or near the mount of Saturn. It is a tran-

scending line that reflects how we structure and

discipline ourselves. It gives focus and expression

to the three major lines of heart, head, and life

reflecting where we direct our love, thoughts, and

energy respectively. The point in our hand where

the Saturn line begins indicates that we have be-

come conscious of assuming responsibility for con-

necting with our purpose or life path. Therefore,

this line often indicates our career potentials.

Sun Line

The Sun line (surya rekha) is a vertical line

that, ideally, originates from the base of the palm,

the life line or the Saturn line (Fig. 44). It contin-

ues upward past the head and heart lines, and

terminates on or near the mount of Sun. It can

also originate from the head or heart lines. Just

as the Saturn line suggests structure, focus, and

endurance, the Sun line indicates the degree of

success and fulfillment we enjoy as a result of

our belief, dedication, and passion for what we

are doing. We have engaged our hearts and,

consequently, an aura of magnetism is created

Figure 43. The Saturn line reflects the course of our life

from birth to death.

Figure 44. The Sun line is a vertical line that, ideally, originates

from the base of the palm, the life line or the Saturn line.

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around us, attracting the appropriate circum-

stances and associates into our lives.

Mercury Line

The Mercury line (budha rekha) ideally

originates from the life line and travels diago-

nally past the lines of head and heart to termi-

nate on the mount of Mercury (Fig. 45). It

relates to the god Mercury, or Hermes—the

winged messenger of the gods. It is a line of

transcendence, creating a channel between the

life line located in the tamas world and the

Mercury mount in the sattwa world. It reveals

our ability to convey concepts and ideas to

the world, unimpeded by physical (life line),

mental (head line), or emotional (heart line)

concerns. Because we are focused and

absorbed in what we are doing, we rise above

any constraints of time and space. The

Mercury line denotes intuition, spontaneity, and

the ability to communicate effortlessly. The

Mercury line is sometimes referred to as the

l ine of health. Depending on where the

Mercury line is broken—for example at the

heart, head, or Saturn line—emotional, mental

or work-related problems could be impeding our

self-expression.

Girdle of Venus

The girdle of Venus (shukra rekha) ideally

forms a gentle arc in the sattwa area of the palm,

creating a channel that links the four sattwa

mounts (Fig. 46). It indicates our capacity for

creative expression, and is often found in the

hands of artists. Eastern texts consider the girdle

of Venus auspicious. Shaped like the crescent

moon, it symbolizes the beginning of a lunar cycle

with its promise of becoming full. The girdle of

Venus is said to reflect a permanent smile that

we have in our hearts, showing that we can serve

Figure 45. The Mercury line ideally originates from the life line

and travels diagonally past the lines of head and heart to

terminate on the mount of Mercury.

Figure 46. The girdle of Venus ideally forms a gentle arc in

the sattwa area of the palm, creating a channel that links the

four sattwa mounts.

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as an inspiration to others through the beauty

we exemplify in our lives. We may express

ourselves through the established arts, such as

dancing, photography and poetry, or simply

through the ultimate creative expression—

devotional love. Examples of this devotion are

Mother Teresa, who selflessly took care of the

sick, and Saint Francis, upon whose shoulders

even the birds felt free to rest. A broken girdle

of Venus indicates that we are overly sensitive

and need to find an outlet to channel our

feelings.

Love of Truth Line

The love of truth line (satya rekha) is a

vertical line located on the mount of Saturn

(Fig. 47). This line reflects our ability to per-

ceive the truth without becoming judgmental,

and to recognize injustice without becoming

bitter. In our openness, we welcome the cri-

tique of others without becoming defensive.

We are willing to recognize their views as posi-

tive observations. We are able to perceive a

reality beyond the physical senses. For this

reason, the truth line is often referred to as

the love of God line.

Ring of Solomon

The ring of Solomon ideally forms a gentle

arc around the mount of Jupiter (Fig. 48). It is

named after the Old Testament king, Solomon,

who was known for his unerring ability to

understand human character and offer wise

council. In Sanskrit this line is called guru diksha

rekha, diksha referring to initiation by a guru

or teacher who brings insight. Those with this

sign are philanthropic and often found in the

helping professions. We are drawn to people

with the ring of Solomon, as they have the

potential to help us solve our problems.

Figure 47. The love of truth line is a vertical line located on the

mount of Saturn.

Figure 48. The ring of Solomon ideally forms a gentle arc

around the mount of Jupiter.

Ring of Solomon

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Love oftruth line

Mount ofJupiter

Mount ofSaturn

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Mars Assistant Line

The Mars assistant line (mangal sahayak

rekha) ideally runs parallel to the life line,

connecting the mounts of Mars negative and

Venus (Fig. 49). It reflects that we are able

to unite the two aspects of our nature—our

masculine (Mars) and feminine (Venus) selves.

Consequently, our personal energy expresses

as both a strong and loving nature. Our mag-

netism then attracts positive support from

others. The Mars assistant line is a sign of

excellent stamina, helping us to meet life’s

challenges. When the line is straight, rather

than parallel to the life line, it indicates that

we may spend our life resisting the support

that is offered to us. A Mars assistant line

that is attached to the life line indicates that

the support we attract may end up draining

our energy.

Interference Lines

Interference lines (avarodh rekha) can be

found crossing any of the mounts, as well as the

major and minor lines (Fig. 50). They are some-

times referred to as “blessings in disguise”. They

represent challenges that can either discourage

us or make us stronger. Often they are found

originating from Mars negative, reflecting that our

conflict is stemming from early family-related

issues. The strength of these lines (depth and

length) suggests the severity of the obstacles.

Many successful individuals have turned these

obstacles into opportunities.

Union Line

Ideally, one or two union lines (vivaha

rekha) are found horizontally placed on the per-

cussion of the mount of Mercury (Fig. 51). They

reflect deeply committed loving relationships.

The number of union lines and their formation

show our attitude towards initiating, develop-

ing, and sustaining a partnership.

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Figure 50. Examples of an interference line crossing the

heart line and an interference line originating from Mars

negative (g-), crossing the head line.

Marsassistant

line

Figure 49. The Mars assistant line ideally runs parallel to the

life line, connecting the mounts of Mars negative and Venus.

Interferenceline crossingthe heart line

Life line

Mount ofMars negative

Mount ofVenus

g-

Interferenceline crossingthe head line

Index

263

A

Active, ix, 6-7, 9, 71, 95, 110, 119, 127, 129, 171, 195Aestheticism (see also Rectangular Hand (Conic)), 99-101, 150, 213, 222, 233, 235-238Aggressiveness, 36, 100, 106, 118, 152, 188, 237Agni, 107-108, 155Ahamkara (see also Ego), 163Air, 32, 62-65, 137, 142, 148, 155, 170, 179, 218, 224, 230-231, 247-248Akash, 22, 250Alcohol, 154, 225Altruism, 17, 161, 171, 173-174Ambidextrous, 76, 82-84Ambition, 4, 37, 44, 107, 140, 160, 172, 228-229, 230Anahata (see also Dorsal (Fourth) Chakra), 249Ananda, 3-5, 10Anemia, 105, 153, 158Anger, 15-16, 28, 36-37, 43, 61, 106, 108, 127, 141, 150, 188, 192-193, 195, 196, 234, 240Angle, 74, 76, 81, 110, 166, 190, 204-208, 226-227Angushth (see also Thumb), 159, 218Angushth Madhya Rekha, 218Anxiety, 29, 35, 103-104, 106-107, 145, 150, 153-154, 242, 245, 247, 248Aquarius, 60Arc, 32, 47-48, 57-60, 222, 229, 231-232, 247, 250-252Aries, 60-61Arogya Rekha (see also Healing Stigmata), 50Arteries, 105, 204Arthritis, 28, 126, 140Ascetic (see also Rectangular Hand (Philosophic)), 222, 235-238Assertiveness, 7, 100Asthi Dhatu (see also Bone), 155Astral Hand, 64-65Astral, 16, 23, 64-65, 76, 87, 89, 242Astrological chart, 19, 60, 84Astrology, ix, 1, 19, 22, 24, 28, 34, 39-40, 84Astronomy, ix, 1, 22, 23Asymmetrical Hand (see also Elemental Hand), 222-226, 228Atma (see also Atmabala, Soul, Soul Force), 38, 53-54Atmabala (see also Atma, Soul, Soul Force), 167Atoms, 2, 9-11, 65, 167Attraction, 5, 10, 15-16, 36, 40, 44, 46, 49, 51, 74, 84-87, 89-90, 99-102, 121-123, 165, 169, 183, 194, 198, 206, 209,

211-212, 229, 234, 239, 243

Index264

Atwater, P.M.H., 93Aum, 4-5, 22Avarodh Rekha (see also Interference Lines), 49Awachetan (see also Major Lines), 51-53Awareness, 4, 9, 16, 19, 29, 32-34, 37-38, 41, 45-46, 51-

53, 63, 72-73, 79, 82, 84-87, 89, 92-93, 99-100, 104,111, 123-124, 136, 144, 162-165, 174, 179, 181, 187,192, 194, 196, 199, 206-208, 213, 217, 229

Ayurveda, viii, 23, 29, 62, 105, 107-108, 155

B

Bacteria, 107, 156-157Balance, 2-6, 9-12, 15, 43, 45, 51-52, 54, 56-57, 60-61,

66, 74, 91, 92, 95-98, 100, 107, 108-110, 112, 114-115, 117-118, 120-121, 123, 125, 141, 142, 148,154-155, 163-164, 166, 169, 171, 173, 178, 181,185, 189, 197, 198, 201, 218, 221, 226-227, 233,243-245

Balanced Tip, Thumb, 189Basal Joint (see also Carpometacarpal Joint), 160-161Beau’s Lines, 154Benevolence, 37, 240, 241Bhagavad Gita, ix, 3, 53, 64, 162Bile, 107Bilious, 107Bindu, 4Birth, 46, 61, 90-91, 180, 220, 228Bliss, 3-4, 10, 64-65, 170Bliss-Ether (see also Chakras), 64-65Blockage, 41, 78, 107, 111, 144, 175, 215, 245Blood, 103, 105-108, 147-148, 158, 204-205, 207Blood Flow, 103, 105-108, 147, 204-205, 207Blood Pressure, 29, 103,Blood Vessels, 147, 158, 204-205Blue, 108-109, 158, 242Body, ix, 2-5, 8-10, 12, 15-16, 22-24, 27-28, 33, 35-36, 39,

41, 43, 52-53, 62-65, 69, 90, 97-99, 103, 105-108,124, 126-127, 131, 135-136, 139-140, 163-165, 168-170, 173, 218, 219, 223, 227, 228, 242, 246, 248

Bone Marrow, 103Bone, 103, 155, 160-162, 168, 242Bracelets (Three), 32, 62Brahma, 3, 5, 11, 162-164, 170Brahma Sutras, ixBrain, 14, 28, 42, 68, 70-74, 76-77, 80, 90, 93, 103, 105,

126-127, 129-132, 145, 147-148, 195, 205, 216Breath, 15-17, 56, 92-94, 96, 98, 101, 105-108, 127, 149,

151, 153, 156, 163, 179, 200, 206-207Breathing, Heavy, 96Breathing, Shallow, 16, 96, 99, 208

Bridges (see also Pul, Sankalp Pul, Tark Pul), 40, 61-62,67-68, 128, 139-140, 166, 208-212, 217, 234

Brihaspati (see also Jupiter), 37Brother Lawrence, 216Buddha (see also Mercury), 39-40Buddha Rekha (see also Mercury Line), 47Buddhi (see also Discriminative Intelligence), 3-4, 12, 62,

65, 91, 129, 162-164, 168, 215Bump, On Fingernail, 152, 158Bump, On Logic Joint, 203-204

C

Calcium, 155, 156Cancer, 60-61Capricorn, 60, 171Carpometacarpal Joint (see also Basal Joint), 160-161Cathars, 26Catholicism, 25-27Causal Hand, 64-65Caves (as Sign of Wisdom or Obstruction), 50Caves (Cavern), 21Cells, 2, 28, 90, 93, 103, 105-106, 157-158Cervical (Fifth) Chakra (see also Chakras), 64-65, 250Chakra (fingertip), 143-144, 212-213, 214-215Chakra (energy center), 15, 17, 53-54, 63, 64-65, 74,

143-144, 170, 179, 180, 200, 203, 212-214, 225,227, 229-234, 249-250

Chandas, 22-23Chandra (see also Luna, Mount of), 35Chang, Dr. Louise, 158Chaos, 36, 119, 163, 174, 196, 248Character, 12, 14-15, 18, 21, 24, 28, 38, 40, 48, 51, 73-74,

85, 116, 125, 159, 165-166, 192, 218, 219, 224, 242Chaya Graha (see also Shadow Planets), 33, 40Chetan (see also Minor Lines), 51-53Chi, 108Children Lines, 50Chit, 3-5, 10Christianity, 24-27Circulation, 104-109, 127, 133, 151-153, 156-157, 208,

219, 225, 235Clairaudience (see also Sruti), 22, 244Clairvoyance, 244Clubbed Tip, Thumb, 189, 192-193, 213Coccygeal (First) Chakra (see also Chakras, Mooladhara),

64-65, 170, 203, 224, 226Coccyx, 65Cognitive (see also Square Hand and Realist), 222, 226Cold (see also Ida), 6-7, 9-11, 15, 54, 56, 93, 95-96, 104,

107-108, 112, 124, 154, 245

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Color, 15, 95-96, 105-109, 110, 112, 158, 239, 242Communication, 17, 22, 39, 47, 113, 122, 139-140, 249Compassion, 17, 39, 54, 56, 70, 80, 131, 161, 168, 173,

201, 214, 230, 234, 237, 240Concentration, 8, 42, 53, 55, 79, 83, 184, 200, 237, 240,

242, 245, 247Conch (see also Shankh), 214Confidence, 37, 41, 77, 101-102, 124, 142, 145-146, 149,

151, 173, 179-180, 198-199, 206, 212, 248Confinement, 76, 150, 207-208, 225, 237Conic Hand, 222, 235-238Conic Tip, Thumb, 189, 191-192Connoisseur, 213, 229Conscious, ix, 29, 32, 45-46, 51, 53, 59, 66Consciousness, vii, 2-4, 32, 38-39, 52, 59, 66, 75, 80, 87,

89-90, 93, 95, 103, 111, 113, 128-129, 131, 153, 163,165, 168, 182, 194, 215, 222, 226-227, 230, 234, 237,241-242, 246-247, 250

Consistency, 95, 96, 109-112, 190, 198-199, 217, 223,235, 240, 241, 242, 244, 246

Consistency, Firm, 109, 110-111, 223, 240-241Consistency, Resilient, 109-110, 111, 190, 234, 240Conviction, 32, 34, 39, 58, 62, 183, 197, 201, 203, 212,

217-218Courage, 7, 36, 39, 49, 212-213, 237Creation, 2-5, 9, 11, 161, 163, 170, 218Creator, the, 3, 5, 10, 39, 161, 163Crooked Fingers, 75, 125-126, 240Crosses, 50, 54, 236Cuticles, 148, 149, 150, 151, 154, 157Cycles, 12, 47, 60, 90, 124, 163, 167, 221, 226, 229, 230,

243, 249-250

D

Dark, 4, 6-7, 12, 26, 95Death, 16, 19, 46, 60, 90, 93, 221Decisiveness, 82, 212, 237Deep Palmar Arch, 204, 206-207Defensiveness, 18-19, 48, 118, 129, 132, 141, 145, 152,

182, 192, 196Delusion (see also Maya, Illusion), 89, 163Depression, 35, 105, 116, 129, 154, 188Dermatoglyphics, 29, 212Dermatology, 158Dermis, 103Destiny, ix, x, 14, 46, 91, 174, 212Determination (see also Sankalp Pul), 61, 74, 86, 110, 167,

181-182, 188-189, 199-200, 208, 209, 210, 214, 216Dharma, 23, 162, 167Digestion, 103, 107-108, 127, 234

Discipline, 18, 37-38, 40, 46, 61, 79, 118, 132, 133, 135,139-140, 167, 183, 190, 192, 238, 240, 247-248, 250

Discriminative Intelligence (see also Buddhi), 3, 43, 62,65, 91, 129, 164, 168, 196

Dissolution, 3, 161, 163Distal Interphalangeal Joint (see also Sattwa Joint), 133-

134Divine, ix, 5, 9, 12, 17-18, 22, 26, 31, 53, 64, 89-90, 161,

165, 215, 225, 242, 246Divine Love, 161Dominant Hand, ix, 72-73, 74-76, 78-80, 83-88, 91-92, 94,

114, 218-219Donovan, Priscilla, 80, 93Dorsal (Fourth) Chakra (see also Chakras), 64-65, 249Dosha, (see also Tridoshas), viii, 153, 155, 222Dossey, Larry, 28Dreams, 16, 23, 54, 75, 101, 144, 173, 189-191, 209, 213,

228, 235, 237-238, 242-244Duality, 4-8, 10-12, 71, 90, 91, 95-96, 163, 170Durer, Albrecht, 221Dynamic, 6, 28, 39, 45, 72, 74, 76, 78-80, 83, 85-87, 98-

100, 110, 112, 118, 121-123, 171, 175, 188-189, 216,230, 246

E

Ears (see also Nirukta), 22-23, 35Earth, 2, 8, 27, 32-34, 40, 56, 62-65, 98, 135, 142, 148,

155, 168-170, 179-181, 200, 202, 207, 212-213, 218,224, 227, 229, 231, 242, 244

East, ix, x, 1, 3, 9, 15-17, 27-28, 31, 33, 35-37, 47, 56, 62,80, 85, 89, 91-92, 161, 163-164, 203, 209, 213, 218,234

Ecliptic, 40Ectoderm, 103Ego (see also Ahamkara), 37, 57, 67, 90, 163, 168, 230-

231, 240Elemental Hand (see also Asymmetrical Hand), 222-226,

227-229, 232, 235, 237, 251, 253Elephant Consciousness, 149Emotion, 15, 27-28, 42, 47, 51-52, 55, 63, 71, 73-74, 84,

89-90, 98, 100-101, 106, 108, 117, 127-129, 135, 140,153-155, 167, 184, 187, 191-192, 197, 202, 209, 211,215, 225-226, 229-230, 236, 243-246, 248, 252

Empathy, 18, 54, 80, 106, 112, 185, 214, 223, 228Endoderm, 103Endurance, 36-37, 46, 70, 117, 120, 128, 131-132, 137,

139, 150, 155, 180-181, 207, 237-238Energy, 2, 6-11, 15, 17, 28, 36-37, 39-41, 45-46, 49, 51,

56, 65-67, 71-72, 80, 90, 93, 95-96, 100, 102-109,112, 116-125, 130-131, 133, 139, 143-144, 146, 150,

Index266

160-161, 165, 167, 170, 173-174, 177, 179, 182-184,189, 191-192, 195-196, 198-200, 204-205, 210-216,222, 224-225, 227-228, 230-231, 233-234, 237-238,241, 246-248, 250

Enlightenment, 17, 27, 33, 39-40, 128, 234, 247, 250Enthusiasm, 43-44, 60, 104, 108, 128, 149, 151, 152, 170,

173, 175, 185, 189-191, 206, 217, 219, 226, 246,248-249

Epidermis, 103Eponychium (see also Cuticles), 157Equality, 27-28, 41, 43, 51-52, 54-57, 72, 74-75, 114, 129-

130, 142, 166, 172-173, 175, 182-183, 185, 201, 207,226, 228, 233-235

Equilibrium, 9, 10, 12, 17, 54, 56-57, 131, 163, 205Equinox, 33, 60Ether, 22, 32, 62, 63-65, 135, 142, 148, 170, 179, 218,

224, 230, 247, 250Etheric Body, the, 28Evenly Spaced Fingers, 74, 141, 142Evolution, 16, 33, 72, 76, 80, 83, 93, 99, 161, 221, 222,

227, 229, 231, 232, 242, 246, 249, 250Excess, 12, 95-96, 99-100, 104, 107, 124, 144, 154, 177Exercise, 92-93, 95, 101, 106-108, 112, 120, 151, 170, 193,

199, 242, 245Exhalation, 15, 92-93, 96Existence, ix, x, 3-5, 7, 9-10, 37-38, 52, 56, 69, 89-90, 195,

210, 228, 230-231, 238-239Explorer, 22, 32, 176, 178, 222, 227, 247, 248, 250Exteriorization, 119Extroverted, 56, 141-142Eyes, 8, 16, 22-23, 35, 76, 83, 158, 230

F

Face (see also Vyakaran), 22-24Fast, 7, 106, 115, 120-121, 137-138, 177, 192, 247Father, 27, 35, 39, 78, 243Fear, 4, 15, 101, 103-104, 107, 124, 127, 153, 176, 199,

206-208, 225, 230Feet (see also Chandas), 22-24, 103Female, 6, 9, 12, 26-27, 50, 54, 95, 170, 230Feminine, 4, 10-11, 35, 49, 56, 71, 170Fight/Flight, 103, 117-118, 127, 205Finger Placement, 75, 141-143Fingernails (see also Thumbnail), x, 103, 147-158, 228,

235, 242, 246-247Fingernails, Beak-Like, 153Fingernails, Bitten (see also Onychophagy), 148, 151, 155-

156Fingernails, Brittle, 155, 158Fingernails, Broad, 149-150, 218-219, 228, 246

Fingernails, Flared, 149, 150-151, 152Fingernails, Flat, 151, 152-153Fingernails, Long and Narrow, 149-150Fingernails, Moons, 148, 151, 156-157, 166, 219, 235,

246Fingernails, Short, 149, 151-152Fingernails, Spoon, 153Fingernails, Spots, 148, 155, 156, 166, 247Fingertips, 29, 97, 131, 143-144, 147, 151, 238, 242, 244,

253Fire, 32, 38, 62-65, 106-108, 112, 135, 142, 148, 152, 155,

170, 179, 218, 224, 230-231, 234, 239, 249Five Senses, the, 3-4, 16, 34-35, 42, 48, 54, 62-65, 127,

162, 164, 168-170, 207, 213, 218, 223-224, 229, 234,242, 243, 249-250

Flaccid, 109, 112Flags, 50Flexibility, 59, 80, 109-110, 140, 150, 152, 154, 191, 197,

198, 199, 235, 238Forehead, 31, 92Foresight, 121, 128, 132, 139, 149, 174, 187Forked Head Line, 236, 238Fox, Dr. Joshua, 158Fragility, 43-44, 83, 151, 155, 207, 245Frustration, 51-52, 105, 108, 145, 152, 154, 169, 173, 184,

188, 192-193, 199, 206, 216, 245, 247Fungi, 157

G

Gemini, 60Generosity, 7, 37, 42, 54, 68-69, 96, 128, 152, 174, 190,

197-199, 203, 253Gerber, Dr. Richer, 28Giving, 4, 6-7, 26, 95, 96, 108, 112, 197, 198Glands, 103, 155, 205God, 3-5, 9-10, 15, 17, 24-25, 31-32, 35, 39, 47-48, 51,

62, 90, 162, 169-170, 179, 195, 248, 250Gratitude, 35Gravity, 2, 10, 124, 144, 150, 164, 181, 203, 215, 226Grills, 50, 240Guna (virtue), 118Guna (energies), 2-5, 10, 12, 32, 65-67, 126, 127, 162, 167Guru, 37, 48Guru Diksha Rekha, 48Gyana, 118

H

Habit, 13-15, 51, 72-74, 80, 84-85, 90-91, 108, 119-121,125, 131, 141, 154-155, 164, 166, 170, 188, 192, 207-208, 245

Index 267

Hand Color, Mottled, 107Hand Color, Pink, 105-106, 107, 110, 235, 246Hand Color, White, 105, 106-107, 112, 242Hand Color, Yellow, 107-108Hand Consistency, Firm, 109, 110-111, 223, 240, 241Hand Consistency, Soft, 109, 112, 188, 198, 235, 242, 245,

248Handprints, 13-14, 17-18, 21, 44, 59, 61, 77, 85, 88, 109,

141-142, 145-146, 172, 186, 204, 211Hardness, 109-110, 155, 157, 239, 247Harmony, 2-4, 6-7, 9-10, 12, 17, 31, 34, 41, 43, 51, 53, 61,

65, 72, 78-80, 84, 93, 95-97, 107, 109, 117, 124, 127,130, 135, 142, 163, 165, 174, 179, 184, 195, 208,219, 226, 227-228, 231-232, 236, 246

Hast Jyotish, vi, viii, ix, x, 18, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 31-32, 38-39, 51, 53, 57, 62, 72-74, 76, 80, 85-87, 89-93, 95-96, 99, 105, 109, 113, 116, 159, 161, 167, 183, 209,212, 216, 218, 222, 230, 234, 242, 247, 253

Hast Jyotish, Definition, vii, ix, 22, 28Hast Jyotish, History, ix, 17, 22-23, 28Hast Jyotishi, vii, 17-19, 24, 29, 31Hay, Louise, 108Head Line, 6, 11, 14, 41, 42, 43-44, 47, 49, 51-52, 54-55,

76-77, 81-83, 85-89, 101-102, 121, 133, 175, 197,225-226, 228, 231-232, 236, 238-240, 242, 245, 246,249, 251

Healing Stigmata, 50, 231, 253Health, 28, 32, 42-43, 47, 62, 96, 105, 107-109, 126, 131,

135, 158, 169, 214, 225, 228, 242, 245, 247Hearing, 32, 61-63, 168, 216, 247Heart, 7, 27, 36, 40, 42, 94, 101, 103-106, 115, 131-152,

156, 194-195, 202-204, 213, 228-229, 231, 246Heart Disease, 152, 156Heart Line, 6, 11, 39, 40, 41-43, 45, 47, 49, 50, 52-53, 65,

67, 72-75, 78-79, 81-82, 112, 119, 129-130, 172-174,233, 235-236, 238, 242, 245, 247

Heaven, 1, 8, 22, 26, 33-34, 54, 102Hemispheres of the Brain, 71-72, 73, 74, 76, 77, 92, 93Hepatitis, 108, 158Hermes, 39, 47, 250Hindi, 33, 61, 139, 208, 209Hinduism, 3, 5, 11, 24, 35, 162, 163Hoffman, Joseph, 28Homeostasis, 96, 104, 109, 205Horizontal Lines(see also Interference Lines), 139, 144,

145, 178, 215-218Hot (see also Pingla), 6-7, 9-11, 39, 54, 56, 95-96, 104,

106, 110, 154, 190Houses, 19, 60-61, 84Hradaya Rekha (see also Heart Line), 41

Humility, 17, 25, 38, 57, 128, 165, 174, 229-231, 248Hypodermis, 103

I

Ida, 9-11, 15, 17, 54-56, 61, 71-72, 79-80, 93, 96, 117,124-125

Idealism, 150-191, 233, 236-239, 244Illness, 27-29, 35, 64, 68, 108, 164, 196, 247Illusion (see also Maya, Delusion), 4-5, 89, 90Imagination, 35-36, 101, 145, 151, 153, 164, 192, 207, 228,

234, 236-238, 240, 242-244, 247Imbalance, 7, 10, 12-13, 17, 52, 61, 96, 107, 114, 117-118,

154, 164, 186, 188, 213, 222, 246-247Immaturity, 187, 194Impartiality, 18, 216-217Impersonal, 32, 36, 55-56, 58, 68, 116-117, 124-125, 128,

145-146, 215-217, 231-232Impersonal World, 32, 36, 55-56, 59, 68, 116-117, 124-

125, 128, 145-146, 215-217, 231-232Inborn, 222, 241Independence, 79, 81, 123, 152, 165, 206India, ix, 4, 12, 17, 22, 26, 28, 159Inhalation, 15, 92-93, 96Inhibition, 107-109, 127, 143, 177, 179, 183, 188, 205,

207Insecurity, 16, 89, 124, 225, 230Insensitivity, 99-100, 194, 206, 225, 244Instinct, 70, 117-118, 130-133, 184, 205, 222Intellect, 37, 42, 44, 51, 55, 129, 134-137, 139, 160-161,

163, 169, 191, 195, 197, 209, 215, 228, 240-242, 246,251

Intelligence, 3, 10, 18, 37, 42-44, 51, 55, 62, 65, 91,108, 129, 134-136, 139, 160-161, 163-164, 167-169,182-183, 191, 194-197, 209, 215, 228, 240-242,246, 251

Intensity, 77, 101, 104, 106, 110-112, 122, 143, 169, 190,193, 195, 206, 212-214, 240-242, 246

Interference Lines (see also Avarodh Rekha), 41, 43-44,49, 166, 216

Interiorization, 114, 118, 152Intestines, 107, 205Introverted, 141, 143Intuition, ix, 2, 42, 47, 50, 54-55, 64, 75-76, 80, 133, 137-

138, 164, 237, 244-245Inventor, 35, 190, 222, 247, 249-250Invisible (unseen), 5, 75, 244Iron, 106-107, 153, 155, 158Islands, 41, 50, 61-62, 76-78, 166, 175, 209, 211-212,

240Isolation, 37-38, 78, 116, 152-153, 195, 234, 240

Index268

J

Jaundice, 108Jeevan Rehka (see also Life Line), 41Jeevatman, ixJohari, Harish, 92Joints (see also Knuckles), 61, 132-138, 160-161, 166, 197-

204, 238-239, 246Joints, Knotted, 132, 134-135, 136-138, 246Joints, Overly Knotted, 132, 134-136Joints, Smooth, 132-135, 136-138Joy, 2, 37, 39, 50, 153, 164, 170, 196, 228, 240, 242, 253Judgment, 48, 56, 83, 117, 119, 121, 165, 175, 194, 201,

208, 212, 242Jupiter, 13, 14, 25, 33-34, 37, 38, 51, 56-60, 69, 160, 172-

173, 178, 180-181, 205-206, 212, 216, 228-229, 231,235, 242

Jupiter Finger, 37, 56, 60, 63, 67, 81, 114, 117, 121, 140,153, 160, 166, 171-175, 180, 204-207, 227, 231

Jupiter Mount, 37, 40, 48, 51, 56-57, 59, 63, 67-68, 76,108, 117, 160, 196, 205-207, 222, 227, 229, 239, 243

K

Kalpa, 22-23Kalpnic Path, 32, 56-57, 114, 115-117, 119-121, 172-173,

175, 233-235Kapha (see also Body and Water), viii, 63-64, 65, 148, 154-

155, 224, 229Karma, 18, 33, 46, 62, 73-74, 85-87, 89-93, 165, 167, 179,

221Karmic Cycle, 90, 221Keratin, 147, 157Ketu, 33, 40-41, 62, 222Kites, 50Knowledge, 5, 10, 17-19, 22, 24, 26, 37, 51, 72, 80, 118,

136, 190, 195Knuckles (see also Joints), 132, 135-136Koilonychia (see also Fingernails, Spoon), 153Kriya Yoga, 131Kriyaman, 91-92, 94

L

Lad, Dr. Vasant, vi, vii-viii, 155Lakshmi, 31Law of Manifestation, 93Laziness, 190, 248Leaning (Fingers), 81, 123-125, 238Left, 9, 11, 15, 24, 45, 71-73, 75-83, 85-86, 88, 92-94Length (Fingers), 56-57, 68, 114-116, 118, 120-123, 127-

128, 137, 233, 246

Length (Lines), 49, 54, 55Length (Nails), 147, 148, 149-151Length (Thumb), 166, 171-178, 181-182, 185-187, 189-

191, 193-195, 198, 201, 242Leo, 60-61, 129-130Lethargy, 112, 223Leukonychia, see Fingernails, SpotsLeviton, Richard, 28Liberation, 10, 90, 124, 250Libra, 60-61Life Line, 6, 11, 41, 42-43, 44-47, 49, 51-52, 75-81, 84,

114, 176, 228, 232, 236, 238-241, 245-246Light, 1, 2, 4-5, 6-7, 11-12, 17, 22, 24, 35, 39, 41, 64-65,

89, 95, 108, 124, 240Limbic System, the, 11, 126-127, 129, 131, 224Ling Mudra (see also Mudras), 208Lior, Dr. Tamara, 158Liver, 103,105, 107-108Logic Joint, Loose, 201-203Logic Joint, Rigid, 201Logic Joint, Slightly Pliable, 200-201Lord Ganesha, 149Love, 2-7, 13, 19, 25, 33, 35-36, 39, 41-43, 46, 48, 51, 53,

56, 58, 69, 75, 79, 96, 111, 124, 128, 153, 160-163,165, 167-168, 173-174, 187, 193-197, 200, 213-217,219, 225, 229, 231, 234, 236-237, 240-242, 246-247,249-250

Love of Truth Line (see also Satya Rekha), 48, 69, 174-175, 177, 231-232, 236, 240, 242

Lumbar (Third) Chakra (see also Chakras, Manipura), 64-65

Luna, Mount of, 33, 34-35, 36-41, 69, 75, 82-83, 85-89, 98, 101, 106, 110, 112, 174-175, 178, 180, 197,222, 223-228, 235-236, 238, 240, 242-245, 248,250-252

Lunar, 9, 47, 80, 98Lungs, 105-106, 158, 206Lunula (see also Fingernails, Moons), 156-157Lupus, 158

M

MacLean, Dr. Paul, 126, 127, 131Magnetism, 2, 5-6, 10-11, 39, 41, 46, 47, 54-55, 74, 80,

90, 93, 164, 170, 216, 240, 247, 248Major Lines, 6, 11, 41-45, 46, 74, 81, 99, 100, 111, 113,

176, 223, 228Male, 6, 9, 12, 26-27, 50, 54, 95, 230Manas, 3-4, 91, 129, 162, 167Mangal (see also Mars, Mount of), 36-37, 49Mangal Sahayak Rekha, 49

Index 269

Manipulative, 196, 197, 204Manipura, 233-234Mantras, 31, 53, 179, 193Mars Assistant Line, 49Mars, (see also Mars Galaxy), 25, 34, 36-37, 40, 49, 84,

110, 127, 146, 149-150, 171, 185-187, 189-193, 195,197, 235, 239, 244,

Mars Galaxy, 33, 36-37, 56, 67, 108, 114, 117-122, 172-173, 177, 222, 224, 227-228, 233, 237-238, 246

Mars Negative, 33, 36-37, 49, 56, 66, 84, 114, 117-121Mars Positive, 31, 34-35, 38, 54, 80, 83-86, 100, 112, 114,

117-119, 222-223, 225-226, 235, 237-238, 240Masculine, 4, 10-11, 35, 49, 56, 71, 170Materialism, 59, 67, 191Matter, 5, 7-11, 27, 41, 64, 90, 124, 161, 170, 181, 228Maturity, 60, 62, 115, 171, 173, 182, 185, 193-194, 200,

218Maya (see also Illusion, Delusion), 88-90, 163, 165, 170Mechanical, 52, 210, 230, 244Meditation, 16-17, 27-28, 53, 55, 101, 104, 108, 134, 151,

153, 170, 179, 184, 193, 195, 200, 238, 242, 243-245, 248, 251

Medulla (see also Chakras), 15, 64-65, 131Mental, 29, 33, 36-37, 42, 47, 55, 64, 74, 76, 93, 97, 104-

107, 109, 117, 126, 128, 136-137, 237, 246-247, 251Mercury, 33, 34, 39-40, 47, 58, 108, 124, 145, 178, 223,

228, 229, 230, 235, 243, 250-251Mercury Finger, 39-40, 56, 60, 63, 79, 81, 114, 117, 230,

250, 251Mercury Line (see also Buddha Rekha), 13-14, 45, 47, 51-

52, 82-83, 121, 178, 228, 247, 250-253Mercury Mount, 39-40, 47, 49-50, 56-57, 59, 63-64, 117,

124, 139-140, 222, 229-231, 243, 250Mesoderm, 103Metabolism, 155-157Metacarpal Bone, 160-162, 168Metacarpophalangeal Joint (see also Tamas Joint), 133-

134, 160-161Metaphysics, 10, 11, 19, 22-23, 71, 130, 162, 164, 231, 241Mind, ix, 3-5, 8, 19, 27-28, 34-35, 42, 51, 53, 64, 67, 83,

87, 89, 90, 97, 98, 100, 104, 105, 117, 126-127, 129,135, 136, 137, 139, 140, 149, 163-165, 167, 183, 191,196, 218, 242-243, 250

Minor Lines, 29, 32, 41, 45-50, 51-53, 74, 95, 99-100, 110-111, 113, 160, 176-178, 181, 223, 226, 228, 236, 238-240, 242, 245, 247, 253

Mixed Energy, 107Mixed Hand Type, 252-253Money, 80, 191, 197, 209-210, 212, 229Montgomery, Ruth, 93

Mooladhara (see also Coccygeal (First) Chakra), 170,200

Moon (see also Luna, Mount of), 6-7, 33-35, 38, 40, 47,80, 86, 124-125, 243

Moon, Nail, 148, 156-157, 166, 219, 235Moon Current, (see Ida)Morphology, 24, 76, 80, 83, 95-97, 103, 105, 109-110, 112,

181Mother, 3, 35, 38, 48, 78, 155, 165, 168, 192, 201-202, 243Mother Earth, 4, 27, 168, 179Mother Panchanguli, 24, 62Mother Teresa, 48, 165Motor, 71, 82-83, 97-99, 131, 228, 246Mounts, 1, 2, 29, 32-41, 46-51, 53, 55-57, 59, 61-63, 66-

69, 75-76, 79, 82-83, 85-87, 90, 95, 97-98, 100, 106,108, 110, 113, 115-119, 121, 123-128, 133-134, 139-140, 143-144, 148, 157, 160-166, 168-171, 173, 178-180, 186, 188, 193-196, 201, 203-209, 211-213, 216-219, 222-231, 235-243, 245-250, 252

Mudras (see also Ling Mudra), 208Mukha Shastra, 24Muscle, 77, 103, 205, 225, 246Mustishk Rehka (see also Head Line), 41Mystic Cross, 236

N

Nail Color, Pink, 147, 148, 156, 166, 219Nail Color, White, 151, 153, 155-158, 166, 247Nail Plate (see also Fingernails), 147, 156-157Namaste, 80, 93Narrowly Spaced Fingers, 143Near Death Experience (NDE), 16Negative, 2, 4- 7, 9-12, 15-16, 18, 27, 40-42, 54, 65, 67,

71, 79, 85, 89, 91, 95, 105, 108, 114, 126, 138, 145,151, 153-154, 162-165, 167, 170-171, 174, 183-184,188, 192-193, 199, 206, 216, 226, 240, 243

Negative Pole, 6, 11, 54, 71, 162-163, 170Neocortex, 11, 126-127, 131-132, 224Nerves, 68, 71-72, 97-100, 103, 147-151, 153, 190-191,

246Nervous System, 42, 72, 90, 103, 107, 147-153, 155-156,

205, 218-219, 245-248Neurons, 97-98Neutral Center, 6, 11, 116Neutrality, 2, 4-12, 14-15, 41-42, 54-56, 65-66, 72, 96, 107,

116-117, 162-164, 167, 205, 216, 234New Soul, 175-177Nirukta, 22-23Non-Dominant Hand, ix, 72, 73, 75-76, 78-80, 84-89, 91-

92, 94, 218-219

Index270

North, 25, 40Nose (see also Shiksha), 22-23, 35, 63Nostril, 31, 92

O

Objectivity, x, 2, 4, 15-19, 35, 42, 62, 64, 117, 129, 156,162, 167-168, 170, 182, 184-185, 188, 193, 195, 199,202-203, 212, 215-217, 225, 234

Obsessive/Compulsive, 36, 156, 169Obstinate, 165, 199, 203-204, 223, 240, 241Obstruction Lines (see also Interference lines), 145-146,

184, 215-218, 224, 242, 244-245Ojas, 234Old Soul, 150, 175, 177, 240Omnipotence, 165, 248Omnipresence, 165, 248Omniscience, 10, 165, 248Oneness, 56, 167, 249Onychophagy (see also Fingernails, Bitten), 156Opposite, 2, 4-12, 17, 27, 66, 72, 84, 92, 95, 101, 103,

121-122, 208, 230, 244Optimism, 18, 35, 106-107, 149, 156, 173, 181, 188, 205,

219, 225Organs, 15, 35, 42, 68-69, 103, 107, 131, 249Outgoing, 6, 9, 56, 80, 92-93, 95, 107Overactive, 52, 56, 117-119, 123, 128-133, 169Overly Supple, 140-141, 201, 202Oversensitivity, 87, 100, 111-112, 153Oxygen, 105-106, 108, 158, 204

P

Paad Jyotish, 23-24Pain, 19, 38-39, 89, 93, 107, 137, 191, 193, 202, 211Palm, 13, 29, 32-33, 36, 40-42, 46-47, 50, 57, 66-70, 74,

92, 97, 100, 105, 109-111, 113-116, 127, 131, 133,161, 168, 176, 190, 208, 215, 222, 223, 228-229, 235,237, 239, 242, 244-247, 248, 250-251, 253

Palmistry, vi, vii, viii, ix, 1, 2, 19, 21-25, 28, 30, 39, 131-132, 147, 149, 156, 159, 192, 202, 215, 253

Panch (Five), 24, 62, 113Panch Tattwas, 62-63, 65, 229Panchanguli, 24, 62, 113Papillary Ridges, 30, 67, 97-100, 103, 143, 166, 212, 215,

245Paramatman (see also Parambrahma), ix, 3Parambrahma (see also Paramatman), 3-5, 24Paranoia, 35, 153Paraprakriti, 4Parasympathetic Nervous System, 103, 205

Paronychia, 157Parwat (see also Mounts), 33, 53Passive, 6, 9, 71, 95, 112, 206Peace, 15, 27, 41-42, 54, 84-85, 106, 108, 118, 149-150,

152, 164-165, 170, 188, 196, 214, 237, 241Pendulum Syndrome, 174, 177, 183, 225Penfield, Dr. Wilder, 71Perception, 3-4, 8, 15-16, 33-35, 39-40, 54-56, 75, 78, 87,

92-93, 108, 129, 162, 168, 170, 183-184, 194, 201,212, 217-218, 223, 229-230, 243-244

Perfection, 5, 151-152, 163, 209, 212-215, 228Periosteum, 155Personal, 12, 17-19, 24, 34, 38, 49, 84, 140, 162, 165,

168, 177, 188, 196-198, 210, 221-224, 229, 244Personal World, 32, 36, 55-56, 58-60, 68, 116-117, 124-

125, 128, 145-146, 186, 215, 216, 217, 231-232Personality, 17, 24, 56, 73, 87, 90, 102, 125, 142, 161,

181, 191, 199-200, 219Pert, Candace, 28Pessimism, 240Phalanges, 60-62, 66, 68-70, 76, 114, 125, 126-132, 133-

138, 144-146, 152-153, 160-162, 164, 166-168, 171-175, 178-180, 181-197, 198-204, 207-217, 222, 228,235, 242, 251-253

Phalange, Distal (Sattwa), 126-127, 133-134, 139, 152-153, 160-162, 167, 172-175, 192, 242

Phalange, Logic (see also Phalange, Proximal), 61-62,66, 162, 164, 166, 167-168, 174-175, 178-181, 182-186, 187-189, 190, 193-197, 200-203, 207-213, 215-217

Phalange, Middle (Rajas), 126-127, 129-130, 131, 133-134, 139, 160

Phalange, Proximal (Tamas), 126-127, 130-131, 133-134,139-140, 160-162, 167, 171, 222

Phalange, Will (see also Phalange, Distal), 61, 76, 162,164, 166, 167-168, 171, 174-175, 181-193, 197-198,201-204, 207, 210, 212-216, 235

Physical, ix, 2-6, 10-11, 16, 18-19, 22, 24, 26-28, 32-33,35-37, 39-40, 42-43, 45, 47-48, 53, 60, 62-65, 67, 69,74, 87, 89-90, 93, 95-98, 100, 104-105, 107, 109, 117,126-131, 135-136, 148-150, 155, 163-164, 168-170,181, 186, 193, 195, 208, 213, 219, 223-229, 231, 237-238, 241-242, 245-247, 250-252

Physical Hand, 64-65Physics, 5, 9-10, 23, 164Picasso, Pablo, 93Pingla, 9-11, 15, 17, 54-56, 61, 71-72, 79-80, 93, 96, 117,

124-125Pink, see Hand Color, Pink and Nail Color, PinkPisces, 60

Index 271

Pitta (see also Mind and Fire), vi, 63, 64, 65, 148, 154,234, 239-240, 248

Polarity, 5, 8-10, 12, 56, 65, 96Popularity, 183, 247, 250Positive, 2, 4-7, 9-16, 18, 29, 33, 35, 39, 41, 48-49, 54,

56, 57-58, 61, 65-67, 70, 71, 74, 76-77, 78-79, 83,84, 85-86, 89, 91-92, 95, 101, 107-109, 111, 113,116, 123, 125, 131, 132, 138, 145, 152-154, 157,162-166, 168, 170-171, 173-174, 181, 183, 185-186,188, 191, 197-198, 200, 206, 214, 216-218, 229,242-243, 247

Positive Pole, 6, 11, 54, 71, 162-163, 170Posture, 206Practicality, 17, 67, 112, 136-137, 151, 176, 191, 202, 225,

228, 235, 237, 244-245, 253Pragmatism, 59, 82, 153, 191, 231Prakriti (also prakruti), viii, 4-5, 17, 195Pranayama, 93, 96, 104Prarabdh, 91Preservation, 3, 17, 163, 167Primordial Brain (see also Reptilian Complex), 127, 224Procrastination, 100, 182Procreation, 169, 224Proximal Interphalangeal Joint (see also Rajas Joint), 133-

134Psychic Centers (see also Chakras), 15, 53, 74, 170Psychic Hand, 222, 235, 242-245Psychokinesis, 244Pul (see also Sankalp Pul, Tark Pul, Bridges), 61-62, 139-

140, 166, 171, 178, 182, 186, 193-194, 208-212, 216-218

Pulse, 31, 204Puranas, ix, 23

Q

Quadrangle, 11, 32, 53-55, 74-81, 83-86, 110, 120-121,133, 180-181, 197, 228, 242, 247-248

Quantity/Quality (Q/Q) Principle, 127-132, 148-149, 171,233

R

Radial Artery, 204Rahu, 33, 40-41, 56, 117, 228, 231, 232Rajas, 2-7, 10-12, 28, 32, 37, 40-42, 53-54, 60-61, 66-70,

125-131, 133-137, 139, 144, 162-165, 167, 174, 205,213, 218, 222-227, 234-235

Rajas Joint (see also Proximal Interphalangeal Joint), 133-134, 135, 136-137

Rajas Phalange, see also Phalange, Middle, 162Ramakrishna, 169

Rapid Breathing, 16, 206Realist (see also Square Hand and Cognitive), 59, 153,

222, 226-232, 244-245, 248Rebirth (see also Reincarnation), x, 167Receiving, 4, 6-7, 54, 80, 95-96, 109, 112, 243, 247Rectangular Hand, 222, 232-245Rectangular Hand (Conic) (see also Aestheticism), 222,

235-238Rectangular Hand (Philosophic) (see also Ascetic), 222,

235, 238-242Rectangular Hand (Psychic) (see also Sensitivity), 222,

235, 242-245Red, 105-107, 110, 158, 247Refinement, 42, 64, 74, 97, 99-101, 111, 150, 185, 187,

194, 213, 226, 232, 235, 237, 240, 246Reflection, 21, 42, 51, 57, 73, 84, 104, 107, 114, 129, 152,

237, 240, 244Regression, 13-14, 76Reincarnation (see also Rebirth), x, 19, 25-27, 73, 90Relaxation, 55, 60, 80, 103-104, 108, 110, 143, 145, 149,

151-152, 154-155, 169, 176, 179, 190, 198-201, 205-206, 214-215, 219, 228, 244-245, 248

Reptilian Complex (see also Primordial Brain), 11, 126-127, 130-131, 224

Repulsion, 5, 10Resourcefulness, 173, 183, 190, 246Restlessness, 35, 106, 190, 237, 243, 246Ridges, Longitudinal, see Ridges, VerticalRidges, Transverse, 154Ridges, Vertical, 154Right, 9, 11, 15, 24, 41, 71-73, 75-83, 85-86, 88, 92-94Rigidity, 140-141, 199, 201, 203Ring of Solomon, 48, 236, 242, 252-253Rishis, ix, 2, 22, 33, 37, 62Ritual, 22-23, 127, 225Roma, 25, 27Romans, 21, 25, 26

S

Sacral (Second) Chakra (see also Chakras), 64-65, 227,230

Sadness, 19, 35, 102, 129, 153, 169Sagittarius, 60, 172Sahasra (see also Third-Eye (Seventh) Chakra), 200Sallow, 107-108, 239Samadhi, 89Samhita Jyotish, 22-23Samhita Shastra, 22Samudrik Shastra, 22-24Sanchit, 91

Index272

Sankalp Pul (see also Pul, Tark Pul, Bridges), 61-62, 166,182, 186, 208-211

Sanskrit, ix, 1, 22, 39, 48, 56Santah Rekha (see also Children Lines), 50Saraswati, 31Sat, 3-5, 10Sat-chit-ananda, 3-4, 10Sattwa, 2-7, 10-12, 32, 37, 40-42, 47, 53-54, 57, 60, 66-

70, 125-134, 136-137, 139, 144-145, 162-165, 174,178, 181, 205-207, 213, 215, 218, 222-227, 229, 234-235, 242, 250-251

Sattwa Joint (see also Distal Interphalangeal Joint), 133,134, 136-137

Sattwa Phalange, see also Phalange, Distal, 162Saturn, 33, 34, 38, 39-40, 56-57, 61, 64, 108, 114, 116-

121, 127, 149-151, 172, 185, 187, 189-193, 230, 233,235, 237-238, 240, 242, 249

Saturn Finger, 38, 55-57, 61, 63, 65, 81, 114-121, 129-130, 140, 153, 172-175, 228, 230, 233-235, 238, 240,246

Saturn Line, 13, 46, 47, 51-52, 55, 78-79, 82-83, 174, 190,198, 236, 240, 244-245, 247-248

Saturn Mount, 38, 46, 49, 53, 54, 57, 61, 62, 67, 169, 194,219, 221, 226, 227, 228, 232, 235, 237, 238, 240

Satya Rekha (see also Love of Truth Line), 48Scorpio, 60, 129-130Seasons, 60, 224Security, 16-17, 36, 56, 67, 76, 101, 124, 161, 165, 168,

176, 180-181, 200, 212, 224-227, 229-230, 232Seep, 143-144, 212, 214-215Self-absorption, 56, 87, 101, 112, 179, 195, 207, 231Selfishness, 124, 169Selflessness, 48, 129, 131, 161-162, 174Sensitivity (see also Rectangular Hand (Psychic)), 7, 17,

35, 48, 80, 82-83, 85-87, 92, 98-99, 101-103, 107,111, 115, 124, 147-148, 150, 152-153, 155, 180, 194,197, 201-202, 206, 222, 225, 228, 230, 235-237, 242,244-247, 250

Sensory, 3-4, 12, 35-36, 39, 91, 97-98, 100, 127, 129, 131,170, 223, 228, 242-244, 246

Sex, 169, 230, 241, 247Shadow Planets, 33, 40Shakti, 11-12, 170Shani Rekha (see also Saturn Line), 38, 46Shankh, 143-144, 212, 214-215Shiksha, 22, 23Shiva, 3, 5, 11-12, 162-164, 170Shukra (see also Venus, Mount of), 35-36Shukra Rekha (see also Venus, Girdle of), 47Shyness, 59, 141, 207

Sight, 34, 63, 65, 170, 218, 234Signs of Obstruction, 50-51, 144-146, 184, 215-218, 224,

242, 244Signs of the Zodiac, Cardinal, 60Signs of the Zodiac, Fixed, 60Signs of the Zodiac, Mutable, 60Signs of Wisdom, 50, 51, 165, 231, 236, 240, 242Silvers, Evelyn, 28Sleep, 3, 16, 83, 120, 130-131, 170, 200-201, 224-225,

242, 245Slow, 7, 103-104, 109, 112, 115-116, 137, 176-177, 184,

205-206, 224Smell, 34, 63, 65, 170, 213, 218, 224, 235Softness, 7, 109, 112, 198, 235, 237, 240, 244, 248Solar, 9, 11, 33, 39, 80Soul (see also Atma, Atmabala, Soul Force), ix, 2-6, 8, 12,

19, 22, 27, 32-33, 35, 38-39, 41-43, 53, 62, 66-67, 80-81, 89, 124-127, 135-136, 139-140, 150, 158, 163-165,167, 170, 175-177, 218, 221, 227, 235, 240, 247-250

Soul Force (see also Atma, Atmabala, Soul), 35, 54, 164-165

Soul in Progress, 175-177South, 26, 40Spark, 5, 17, 32Spatulate Hand, 222, 246-248Spatulate Hand, Broad-Based, 247, 248-250Spatulate Hand, Wide Arc, 247, 250-252Spatulate Tip, Finger, 253Spatulate Tip, Thumb, 166, 189-190Sphincter, 205Spine, 9, 15, 53-54, 65, 117, 170Spirit, 8, 10, 12, 17-19, 22, 24, 26, 32-33, 36, 38, 42, 51,

53, 63-65, 67-68, 74, 80, 85-84, 98, 128-131, 134-136, 139, 148, 161, 163-164, 169, 190-191, 203, 206,209, 211, 213, 224, 241-242, 244, 247, 251

Spontaneity, 47, 54, 58, 72, 115, 126, 133, 137, 141, 168,179, 183, 187, 195, 197, 205, 207, 216, 232, 245,253

Square Hand, 222, 226-232, 233, 235, 237, 245-246, 253Square Tip, Thumb, 166, 189, 190-191, 228Squares, 13, 14, 50-51, 54, 174-175Sruti (see also Clairaudience), 22Stamina, Mental, 33, 37, 155, 169, 189Stamina, Physical, 42, 49, 105, 112, 213, 218, 238, 245-

248Stars, 50-51, 54, 79, 240Straightness (Fingers), 74, 123, 125, 205, 224, 238Straightness (Lines), 49, 59, 79, 190-191, 212, 229, 231,

241Straightness (Sankalp Pul), 210, 211-212

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Strength, 17, 34, 35-37, 39, 41, 43, 49, 54-55, 60, 68-70,83, 97-98, 102, 107, 117-118, 120, 122, 127, 129-132,136, 139, 149-152, 155, 169, 174, 179, 188-189, 197-198, 208, 217, 222, 237, 245, 250

Stress, 28, 36, 80, 84, 103, 105-107, 127, 129, 140, 145,154, 156, 180, 183, 193, 200, 205-207, 218-219, 224

Striations, 148, 155, 219Stubborn, 79, 165, 194, 199, 201, 203Subconscious, ix, 32, 41, 51-53, 66, 73, 75, 79, 84, 90, 95,

99, 113, 123, 208, 219, 253Subjectivity, 4, 16, 55, 75, 168, 183, 184-185, 188, 193-

194, 201-204, 206, 216-217Success, 3, 13, 40, 45-46, 49, 62, 79, 92, 112, 144, 151,

173-174, 177-178, 191, 196, 198-199, 214, 216, 231,246, 250

Sun, 6-7, 33, 34, 35, 38-39, 56, 68, 79, 124-125, 128, 145,230, 232, 235, 243, 249-250

Sun Finger, 38-39, 57-58, 63, 68, 81, 114, 117, 120, 129-130, 139, 153, 230-231

Sun Line (see also Surya Rekha), 13, 45, 46, 51-52, 177-178, 180, 199, 228, 236, 240-241, 247

Sun Mount, 35, 38-39, 46, 56, 59, 63-64, 79, 108, 110,117, 121, 196, 223, 224, 229-230, 243

Superconscious, ix, 32-34, 41, 51, 53, 66, 95, 113, 160-161

Super-Ether (see also Chakras), 64, 65Suppleness, 140-141, 148, 154, 166, 197-198, 200-202,

204, 242Surya Rekha (see also Sun line), 39, 46Sushumna, 9-11, 15, 54, 56, 74Swara, 15, 92Symmetrical, 76, 222-223, 226, 233, 235Sympathetic Nervous System, 103, 205Synergy, 6-9, 37, 41, 115, 165, 195, 228, 234-235, 242,

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T

Tai-Chi, 10, 80, 93, 95Tamas Joint (see also Metacarpophalangeal Joint), 133-

134, 135-136Tamas Phalange, see also Phalange, Proximal, 162Tamas, 2-7, 10-12, 32, 37, 40-42, 45, 47, 53-54, 60-61,

66-70, 125-136, 139, 144, 161-165, 170, 173-174,176, 178-181, 205-207, 213, 215, 218, 222-226, 229,234-235, 252

Tao, the, 6-8Tark Pul (see also Pul, Sankalp Pul, Bridges), 61-62, 166,

171, 178, 182, 186, 193-194, 208-209, 211-212, 216-218

Taste, 34, 63, 65, 170, 218, 229, 237

Tattwa (Element) (see also Panch Tattwas), 62-63, 65, 230Taurus, 60, 212Temperature, 10, 95-96, 103-104, 105-107, 109-110, 112Temperature, Cold, 104, 107, 112Temperature, Hot, 104, 106, 110Temperature, Warm, 10, 104, 106, 110Texture, 67, 95-96, 97-103, 104, 106-107, 110-112, 158,

223, 228, 235, 239-242, 244, 246, 252-253Texture, Coarse, 67, 97-98, 99, 101-102, 104, 106, 110-

111, 146, 223, 228, 239-241, 252Texture, Fine, 97, 100-101, 102, 104, 107, 111-112, 228Texture, Medium, 97, 98-99, 104, 106, 110, 240, 246Third Eye, 64-65, 189Third-Eye (Seventh) Chakra (see also Chakras, Sahasra),

64-65, 189Thumb, 55-56, 61-62, 66-68, 74-76, 78, 81, 110, 112, 117,

124, 128, 145, 159-219, 222-223, 228, 235, 237-238,242, 245, 251

Thumb, Angle of (see also Angle), 204-208Thumb, High-set, 172, 179-180, 181Thumb, Low-set, 172, 179, 180-181Thumbnail (see also Fingernails), 166, 218-219Thyroid, 155, 158Time, 9-10, 13, 22-23, 26-27, 47, 53, 64-65, 73, 76, 84, 89,

91, 99, 116, 119, 122, 125, 127, 129-130, 132, 134,137, 149, 156, 164, 167, 171, 177, 181, 183-184, 191,197-198, 200, 206, 209-212, 225, 230, 241, 248

Tissue, 90, 103, 105, 108-109, 112, 151, 155-156, 200,204, 246

Touch, 34, 63-65, 170, 218, 249Toxins, 107-108, 146, 154Transcendence, 7-8, 10, 39, 46-47, 53, 89, 96, 124, 144,

164, 181, 215, 249Transformation, vii, ix, 3, 19, 33, 38, 60, 214, 234, 249Tridents, 50, 242Tridoshas, 63, 65, 148, 154-155, 224, 229, 234, 247Trinity, 2-6, 8-11, 41-42, 54, 66, 161-164, 167Triune Brain, the, 126-127Trust, 35, 80, 145, 153, 179-180, 191, 194, 232, 241-242

U

Underactive, 52, 69, 117-119, 123, 128-132, 170, 252Union Line (see also Vivaha Rekha), 13, 49-50Unreasonable, 201-204, 228Upanishads, ix, 23Uplifting Lines, 144, 215

V

Vata (see also Spirit and Ether and Air), viii, 63-65, 148,153, 247

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Ved Purush, 22-23Vedangas (see also Vedas), 22-23Vedas, viii, ix, 2, 4, 22-23, 25, 27-29, 66, 234, 248Veins, 105, 109, 204, 242Venus, 25, 35-36, 62, 124, 160, 161-162, 163-165, 180-

181, 183, 193-195, 199, 201-202, 205, 208, 213, 216,219, 224, 228, 250

Venus, Girdle of, 45, 47-48, 177, 242, 245Venus, Mount of, 33, 34, 35-36, 37, 39-41, 45, 49, 61-63,

66-67, 68, 75-76, 83, 98, 101, 108, 110, 117, 124,160, 161, 162-167, 168-170, 171, 173-174, 177-181,183, 186, 193-195, 202-209, 211-213, 215-219, 222-223, 227-229, 235-238, 242-243, 246, 248-250, 252

Vertical Lines, 144-145, 154, 215Vibration, 2, 4-5, 15, 22, 56, 64, 90Vigor, 101, 112, 150, 213, 236Virgo, 60-61Virtue, 117-118, 121, 162, 167, 242Vishnu, 3, 5, 11, 162-164, 167, 170Vishnunabhi, 11Visible, 5, 148Visualisation, 28, 184, 200Vitality, 39, 43, 100, 103, 106, 149, 155, 169, 172, 204,

207-208, 219Vivaha Rekha (see also Union Line), 49Vulnerability, 44, 100, 111, 140-141, 151, 180, 207, 237Vyakaran, 22-23

W

Waist-Like Logic, 195-197Water, 9, 32, 35, 62-65, 98, 135, 142, 145, 148, 154-156,

170, 179-181, 200, 218, 224, 229-231Weakness, 18, 43, 78, 108, 165, 172, 216, 222, 248Wealth, 32, 62, 129, 134Weil, Dr. Andrew, 28West, x, 6, 25-28, 38, 40, 60, 80White, see Hand Color, White and Nail Color, WhiteWidely Spaced Fingers, 79, 141, 142Width (Kalpnic Path), 56, 115,Width (Nails), 148-152Width (Phalange), 68, 127-128, 187-197Width (Thumb), 166, 171, 172, 173, 175, 185-187Width (Wrist), 41Will Joint, Firm, 199-200Will Joint, Supple, 197-199Williams, Dr. Redford B., 106Willpower, 160-161, 167, 175, 182-183, 188-189, 199, 208,

212, 214, 216, 218, 238Wisdom, 2, 14, 19, 31-32, 38, 50-51, 60-62, 67, 69, 75, 81,

115-116, 118, 132-133, 138, 149, 165, 168, 171, 173-

175, 177, 187, 193, 197-198, 224, 231, 236, 240-242,244, 247, 253

Wonder, Jacquelyn, 80, 93Wrist, 32, 41, 62, 66-67, 160, 204, 222, 242

X

Xie-he-mian, 7-8, 10-11, 96, 104, 109, 163

Y

Yang, 6-8, 10-11, 36, 72, 80, 93, 95-100, 104-107, 109-111, 117, 121, 123-125, 142, 179, 195, 197-198, 243

Yin, 6-8, 10-11, 35-36, 72, 80, 93, 95-100, 103, 105-107,109-112, 117, 121, 123, 125, 142-143, 195, 197-198,207, 243

Yin-Yang, 6-8, 95-96Yoga, 17, 23, 27, 45, 55, 93, 101, 106-108, 120, 131, 151,

153, 170, 179, 193, 238, 251Yogananda, Paramahansa, 3, 64, 91, 162

Z

Zinc, 155-156Zodiac, 60-61

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