A Few Symbols to Aid You.

A cross means the coming together of two forces: it is the sign of life, not of death, as is popularly supposed.

A star is the sign of a revelation, good or bad, according to its location.

A dagger means enmity; a sword, defense, governed by the principle or affection represented near whatever location found.

A branch without leaves means barrenness, disappointment.

A branch with leaves, renewal of life, joy, peace, happy greeting. If growing toward your wrist, entering your life; if toward the fingers, leaving or slipping away from you.

A snake means an enemy, a disappointment in a friend, also temptation.

A crescent, a return of mental vision, clearer seeing, brightness out of darkness, reflections of the past and possibilities in the future.

A chain contains continuous trouble, sickness, joy, business success or honor according to its location, length and development.

A circle means completeness; if over life line, of severe attack of some disease; if at other point relates to an undertaking or complete interference.

A semi-circle, incomplete, an attack of sickness, or partial success, as the case may be, according to location.

The triangle means scientific, intellectual or commercial attainment and success and overcoming of obstacles.

A square may mean interruption, interference, obstacles, or difficulties to overcome.

A cross in a circle means interference with condition and environments that curtail and interrupt free action and success in the undertaking represented by its location.

Neptune’s fork means success, domination, control and triumph.

A lamp means light and wisdom.

A crown means a king, a ruler, supreme.

A tiara, to rule and control, great power.

Cross and crown, the master builder and mystic.

A torch, the light of science and guidance.

A coffin means death; a scattering flower, as well as scattering lines represents disappointments.

A spiral is the sign of danger; if much twisted, loss of life, if over head line loss of mind, if over heart line loss of lover, child, parent or friend, the nearer the center of the hand, the nearer the relative or friend. If above the life line, loss of health or life, according to its effect or intensity.

The zigzag lines represent disturbing influences, dangerous, according to location.

Small spots—either in cluster or scattering indicate blood disorders. If on the life line, sickness from measles, smallpox or kindred diseases.

A circle with one or more lines through the center indicate an operation.

Blotches or discolorations in circles or oblongs indicate tumors.

A heart with an arrow, heartache, disappointment in love and affections. A heart with spots, heart disease; with lines crossing, heart troubles.

A Maltese cross, a duty to perform; a sacrifice; a question of honor to be settled.

Scattering lines from a star or point means light or brightness—according to which object in the hand or toward which lines they point.

Faces are imprinted into the hand by lines or discolorations; by strong impressions of love or hatred; of friends or enemies in business, political or social life, or on the field of honor. Look for them, whenever your mind awakens to their presence you will readily discover them. All have a meaning to the scientist who traces their presence, location and direction, they will help to unravel many an apparent secret, and interpret nature’s records.

We do not desire to depreciate psychic power, but in the reading of hands it should only be exercised by masters in the science. I would recommend the student to confine himself entirely to the positively clear symbols, lines and developments, for nothing is gained for the science of palmistry, the reader, nor the client by an attempt to imagine possibilities.

The student should be at all times in position when questioned in regard to a statement made to place his finger upon the discovery, and thus prove the truthfulness of his statement. Then will the intelligent recognize palmistry and its position will become assured among the sciences of the world.