Another form of the Double Line of Head (7-7, [Plate VII].), is one where the main line seems to separate about the middle of the hand, and where one branch goes across the hand and the other descends towards the Mount of the Moon. In such a case we get the double mental personality, but one which is more under the control of the will of the subject, whereas the two double distinct lines denote that the two mental personalities seem to act independently one from the other.
It has been considered by many ancient authorities that the Double Line of Head, when found with two distinct lines, is a sign of the inheritance of great riches or power. I have generally found, however, that what it means is, that although the financial results of such a person's life may be either great wealth or power, yet he may inherit it from his mental right and not from his birth right.
THE LINE OF HEAD ON THE SEVEN TYPES OF HANDS
There are seven distinct types of hands, bearing in their own way more or less relationship to the Seven Races of Humanity (page [118]).
These seven types of hands are as follows:
I.—The Elementary or Lowest type.
II.—The Square, also called the Useful or Practical.
III.—The Spatulate or Active.
IV.—The Philosophic.
V.—The Conic or Artistic.
VI.—The Psychic or Idealistic.
VII.—The Mixed Hand.
As a rule the Line of Head is generally found in accordance with the type of hand on which it is seen, namely, lying straight or what is called "level-headed" on the Square-looking or Practical hand; or sloping, and thus indicating the more imaginative qualities on the Philosophic, Conic, or Psychic types.
Consequently, if it be found on a hand in what may be called opposition to its class, such a Line of Head immediately possesses a greater significance.
For example, if a sloping Line of Mentality were seen on the Square or Practical hand, it would indicate that though the bases of that man or woman's thoughts and plans were of the practical kind, yet they possessed a far greater power of imagination than any casual observer would at first sight give them credit for.