1. Linea Vitalis.
If this line is wanting or nearly so, it is by no means a good sign. It signifies a feeble understanding, a faint heart, and a short, sickly life. This, however, is not the signification in every case; it often indicates, especially with the ladies, changeableness of feeling, a disposition easily influenced by others, and a proneness to enthusiasm.
The length of life is in proportion to the length of the line of Life. It begins between ♃ and ♀ and it is here that you commence with the prophecy.
Each knot in this line denotes an obstacle, or, at least, something momentous in life. Each crossing by smaller lines, some unpleasant occurrence. The larger the cross, the greater the misfortune.
In most cases one or more lines run from the Natural line to the line of Life. This indicates the partner of one’s life. The point where the junction takes place denotes the point of time of the marriage. If this occurs near the commencement of the line, of course the marriage will take place early in life. If two lines unite with the line of Life it indicates two husbands (or wives). If no line joins it, the person will remain unmarried.
The clearer and more distinct the line of Life, the happier the person’s life. When it is fine, deep and sharply defined, it denotes an energetic, and at the same time a noble character.