Confused little lines in the mensa, denote sickness; if under Mercury, in the former part of the age; under the sun in the prime thereof; under the middle finger, in old age.
When in this line there are certain points observed, they argue strength of the genitals and burning lust.
V.—OF THE CAUDA DRACONIS, OR THE RESTRICTA, AND THE LINES ARISING THEREFROM.
If this be double or treble, and drawn by a right and continued track, it promises a good composure of the body.
That line which is nearest the hand continued, and of a good color, assures great riches.
But if the same line be cut in the middle, crooked and very pale, it announces debility of body and want of all things.
A cross or star upon the restricta, foreshadows tranquility of life in old age.
If there be a star, simple or double, or any lines near the tuberculum of the thumb, in ladies, they denote misfortune or infamy.
A line running from the restricta through the mons veneris, presages adversities, either by the means of some kindred or a wife.
A line extending from the restricta to the mons lunæ, denotes adversities and private enemies; if it be crooked, it doubles the evil, and betokens perpetual servitude.