The palm holds knowledge about who you are, your future, and things to know about your life in general. Learn how to do your own destiny palm reading, and read any line of your palm with our ultimate guide to palm reading.
Palm reading has been with us for thousands of years, and is perhaps one of the most straightforward types of divination. Each line on your hand tells a story about your life, future, and personality, and to learn these stories, all you need to know is how to read what the lines say. Join us at Spiritual Blossom for our second palm reading article, and learn the meaning of some of the major palm reading lines including the Life Line, Health Line, and Money Line. You might not know every last thing your future will involve, but knowing what secrets your palm tells can reveal some of it.
What is Palm Reading?
Palm reading, also called palmistry and chiromancy, is an ancient form of divination done by looking at lines, shapes, and other features of the hands. Palm reading dates back thousands of years and probably originated in India. It spread through the rest of the world, and today, countless people read palms and even more people consult palm readers for answers. Some people want a full reading of their palm, but other people focus on some more major areas like money and career, love, health, or destiny.
Different sources disagree on what the so-called “Major Lines” in palm reading are. Some say there are three, four, or fine major lines. If you want a more well-rounded palm reading, however, all the lines are of equal importance, not just major ones. A palm reading won’t tell you exactly what date and location you will meet your soulmate, but it will tell you what your love life will be like. It won’t give you the winning lottery numbers, but it will tell you what your finances will be like. Each tradition interprets palm lines differently, so some people assume palm reading cannot be accurate, but plenty of people from all around the world think differently. Take a look at our guide to these palm lines, and examine your palm for yourself to see what you can learn.
Life Line
The Life Line is located at the bottom of your palm, arching beneath the thumb and it is considered by many a major palm line. It reveals your general vitality. It doesn’t reveal how long you will live, but it reveals your general energy and life force.
If the lifeline is long, and is clear to see, it means you will have good health, great immunity and resistance to disease, and you will have a positive view of life.
If the line is fairly straight and close to the thumb instead of in a big arc, it means you are cautious in dealing with others and you get tired easily.
If the Life Line is short, it means you have a high risk of illnesses and can easily be influenced. It’s not all bad news, though, because it means you are a down-to-earth and practical individual.
A shallow, or faint Life Line shows illnesses, and a break in the Life Line shows serious illness or accidents.
Some experts break the Life Line into three parts, the closest to the top of the hand representing youth, the middle being middle age, and the part closer to the wrist representing when you’re older. Breaks or shallowness and depth in each of these sections reveals much about how this aspect of your life changes. To read about changes in life, see here: How to Manifest Your Life After Changes (spiritualblossom.com)
Health Line
The Health Line, also called the Mercury Line, or Liver Line, starts close to the bottom of the pinky finger and extends towards your wrist. It represents your overall health and emphasizes information about the liver and digestion.
If it is a nice straight line and it doesn’t touch the Life Line, it indicates general good health.
A faint, wavy, or broken Health Line indicates some health, liver, or digestive problems.
Interestingly, if you have no health line present on your palm at all, it means your health is especially good, and you have few, if any health issues in your life.
Breaks or circles in the Health Line indicate health issues and if there are short lines which cross with the Health Line, it indicates accidents or short illnesses.
Different schools of thought exist about what stars on the Health Line represent. A lot of stars throughout the palm indicate lots of good luck, but some people believe stars directly on line are not good and indicate illness.
Triangles on the Health Line indicate mental health struggles. That doesn’t mean you can’t be your best self, though. Read about being your best self here: How to Be Your Best Self (spiritualblossom.com)
Money Line or Destiny Line
The Money Line is a line that runs vertically from your wrist toward the center of your palm and is also called the Fate Line or the Line of Destiny. It is all about your ability to amass wealth, earn money, and what your career is like.
It is best if the Money Line and Life Line start at the same spot because it means you are confident and ambitious.
A straight, clear line indicates good wealth and you were basically born lucky and won’t need to work hard at being well off.
If your Money Line has breaks in it, it means you may change careers or jobs. If there are two Money Lines, it indicates you might hold multiple jobs at once, and maybe even own a business on the side from your regular line of work.
A short Money Line means you might be lucky enough to get to retire early.
Other guides cite short lines under the pinky as indicating wealth as well. Single vertical lines under the pinky indicate a sudden lucky increase in wealth that could be for multiple reasons. If this particular line is clear and straight, you are good at earning money, but also good at managing your finances and investing.
Another Money Line is above the Heart Line and parallel to it. If you have this line and it is straight and deep, it means you are especially good at managing money, and that is a lucky ability to have. One of the luckiest animals is considered the fox and you can read about it here: What is the Spiritual Meaning of Seeing a Fox? (spiritualblossom.com)
Head Line
Almost exactly in the center of your palm, running horizontally from above the thumb is the Head Line. Also called the Wisdom Line, it is all about intelligence, how you think, your attitude, and your creative abilities.
A deep, arced Head Line indicates creativity, and if it is deep and thick, it means you are clear thinker who focuses well.
If the Head Line is especially long, it means you outsmart most people- and you even outsmart yourself- by overthinking things too much sometimes.
If it overlaps with the Life Line a little bit, it means you are detail oriented. If it overlaps a lot with the Life Line, it can indicate you are indecisive.
Circles in the Head Line indicate a possible head injury, or a poor memory at worst, and lack of focus at best.
A star near the Head Line indicates high intelligence, but a star on the Head Line itself indicates problems at your place of work, migraines, or injuries.
X’s or crossings on the Head Line can indicate anxiety but if your Head Line and Heart Line are joined, you are a flexible individual. The Air Signs represent the mind, and you can read about them here: What are Air Signs? (spiritualblossom.com)
Heart Line
Also called the Love Line, the Heart Line starts under the pinky finger and runs all the way either beneath the middle finger or beneath the index finger. It is all about relationships, your emotions, and attitude towards love.
If it extends the entire length of the palm, it means you are very outspoken and can be stubborn. You might even be so reluctant to change or adapt and expect everybody to do things your way.
If the Heart line ends between the index finger and middle finger, it means you are filled with love and are a dreamer, hoping for great things.
If the line is straight instead of curved, it means you are shy and you are emotionally stable.
Breaks in the Heart Line indicate emotional heartbreak or relationship setbacks.
If the Heart Line splits and branches downwards, it means you would give up anything for the people you love.
Multiple branching lines upwards on the line indicate a good love life. Multiple downwards branches mean marriage could end in divorce.
A chain shape on the heart line means you are a sentimental person and feathering above and below the Heart Line means you are passionate.
An X on your Heart Line can indicate emotional trauma or struggles. To read what the Minor Arcana says about love, see here:Minor Arcana Cards for Love (spiritualblossom.com)
Marriage Line
The Marriage Line is also called the Affection Line or Relationship Line and it indicates what marriage and love relationships will be like for you. Marriage Lines start under the pinky and can be on the side of the hand, and it is just above the Heart Line.
Some people don’t have a Marriage Line and some people have multiple marriage Lines. A lack of Marriage Lines doesn’t mean you won’t have any relationships, but multiple Marriage Lines indicate multiple serious relationships.
A short Marriage Line indicates you are not passionate about love relationships and are more likely to marry later in life.
A long, straight Marriage Line indicates you will be in love for a long time and will have a happy relationship and family with someone. It can also indicate you will have a fabulous career after marriage.
Grilles, or overlapping hatching shaped lines on the marriage Line indicate problems in your marriage, and your marriage might end in a breakup.
A triangle on your Marriage Line is a good sign. It means you will acquire wealth through marriage.
Having no Marriage Line at all can indicate you have no interest in romance and prefer to focus on career or hobbies. You might also just not meet someone you are in love with enough to marry. To read about saying “I love you” see here:When Should I Tell Him I Love Him? (spiritualblossom.com)
Sun Line
The Sun Line is also known as the Line of Success or the Line of Apollo. It runs vertically beneath the ring finger. It is all about your capabilities that can lead to success and how other people view you. It is said this creates your fame. An absence of a Sun Line doesn't necessarily mean that nobody likes you or that you will be unsuccessful for life. It just means you are content with an ordinary life and don’t feel the need to make a name for yourself in your community.
A short or difficult to find Sun Line means you struggle to be successful, and it can mean you will enjoy success much later in life instead of when you are young.
A long Sun Line going from the base of your palm all the way to the fingers indicates especially great success and high regard from your community in life.
If it runs from the Heart Line to the base of your ring finger, it means you are especially gifted in the arts and will become more recognized for your talents and hard work in your 40’s.
If the Sun line is broken, it indicates frustrations in seeking success, but if it resumes after the break, it means after some struggles, you will succeed.
Stars on the Sun Line mean you will achieve great success and recognition and a square on the Sun Line is even better because it means you will achieve especially great successes and recognition in life. One Zodiac Sign that cares about community recognition is Capricorn and you can read about them here: Capricorn Zodiac Traits and Love Compatibility (spiritualblossom.com)
Girdle of Venus
The Girdle of Venus is above the Heart Line and is an arced line that runs from base of the middle finger to base of the ring finger. Not everyone has this line. If you do, it means you have a very strong love of beauty and great creative talents. A Girdle of Venus means you are emotionally sensitive and get your feelings hurt easily. A wavy Girdle of Venus indicates you can get overstimulated easily and are nervous. A straight Girdle of Venus means you will have some unexpected wealth given to you. Libras love beauty and you can read about them here:Libra Traits and Love Compatibility (spiritualblossom.com)
A palm reading might not tell you everything, but it can tell you a lot. It can explain parts of your personality and tell you things to look forward to in your future. It can also give you warning signs to look for. Palm reading won't solve all your problems, or make all your dreams come true, but it can help to show you what your dreams are and show you solutions to some of the issues that come up. Make sure to read all of our articles about palm reading to learn about your palm and what each of the lines mean.
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About the Author: LadySaoirse has studied magic and lore for most of her life but started walking her own Magical Path after being spiritually reborn in the desert. Today she is a High Priestess for The Temple of the Goddess, she is a psychic advisor and spiritual counselor, she shares her gifts as a Psychic and Content Writer for Spiritual Blossom, and she writes for The Green Egg. She has written for Mysticsense and PaganPagesOrg emag.
