Palmistry
Chiromancy (or palmistry, from Greek cheir, hand) is the divination by interpreting the lines, shapes and mounts of the hand. Ancient practice documented in India (Hast Samudrika Shastra, vedic), China (Han dynasty), and adopted in medieval Europe. The famous Cheiro (William John Warner, 1866-1936) popularized palmistry in the West.
Main lines
- Life line — health, vitality (not duration).
- Head line — intellect.
- Heart line — love.
- Fate line — destiny.
- Apollo line — fame, success.