Now let us put our house in order, refresh our minds, and summarize the broad principles upon which any study of Palmistry must rest.
First we have the mounts. It is in the varying relation of the lines to these mounts and to their adjacent fingers that our deductions are founded. One mount lies at the base of each finger, Jupiter, Saturn, Apollo and Mercury respectively. Secondly, we have the four fingers with their astrological names, each finger bearing the name of the mount at its base.
Table showing the general qualities of the mounts.
| Name of Mount | Quality |
|---|---|
| JUPITER | Ambition, leadership, a magnetic personality. (In excess) Brutal and bullying. |
| SATURN | Cautious, prudent. (In excess) Miserliness, coldness. |
| APOLLO | Artistic Temperament, optimist, healthy living. (In excess) Shallow character, frivolous, and extravagant. |
| MERCURY | Energy, good judgment. (In excess) Lying, fraud, deception. |
Here is a good, sound rule to remember when reading the hands of your friends. First find your type—i.e., Jupiterian, Apollonian, etc. This is accomplished by noting the main characteristics of the hand which you are examining. Suppose that the Mount of Apollo is fully developed and well raised, and that the finger of Apollo is inclined to be long, there you have practically a pure Apollonian type, i.e., Apollo in excess. If the Mount of Apollo is developed but also the finger of Saturn is long, this forms an admirable mixture. This subject will feel the benefit of the steadying influence of Saturn at work on his light-hearted Apollonian nature.
Pure types are rare—and fortunately so—for in a pure type, no matter which, you are frequently liable to find a rather poorly-balanced outlook on life. The cold need heat, and the brilliant require solid perseverance and a capacity for hard work to win lasting success.
No. 8.—The Marriage Line in varying shapes.