Hast Jyotish

Introduction to
Hast
Jyotish
Ancient Eastern System of Palmistry
Ghanshyam Singh Birla
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INTRODUCTION TO HAST JYOTISH

Ancient Eastern System of Palmistry
by Ghanshyam Singh Birla 2007
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Birla, Ghanshyam Singh

Introduction to Hast Jyotish: ancient eastern system of
palmistry / Ghanshyam Singh Birla ; foreword by Dr. Vasant Lad.
Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-0-9732290-1-1
1. Palmistry. I. Title.
BF921.B565 2007
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Original artwork by Sophie Bisaillon

Text design and layout by Johanne Riopel
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Dedication
I am extremely grateful to Mother Panchanguli,
the deity of the five elements,
who gave me the inspiration to begin this book,
and to Lord Ganesha who encouraged me to complete it.
Contents
Acknowledgments
vi
Foreword
vii
Preface
ix
Chapter 1 Principles of Hast Jyotish within the Vedic Tradition
Chapter 2 The Historical Roots of Palmistry in World Cultures
21
Chapter 3 Geography of the Hand
31
Chapter 4 The Activity of the Hand
71
Chapter 5 Morphological Analysis
95
Chapter 6 The Fingers: Our Conscious Expression
113
Chapter 7 Nails: Armor of the Nervous System
147
Chapter 8 The Thumb: Indicator of Our Individuality
159
Chapter 9 Hand Types: Different Paths to Personal Growth
221
Conclusion
253
Glossary
255
Bibliography
261
Index
263
How to Take a Handprint
275
Chapter 3
Geography of the Hand
Figure 22. A hast jyotishi student saying his morning prayer.
According to Eastern thought, in order for the hast jyotishi to begin the day in a harmonious
manner, we can practice the following technique. Before getting out of bed, or talking with anyone,
we should gaze into our two hands and say the following mantra:
Karagray Wastay Lakshmi, Karmadiay Saraswati,

Karmulay Tu Govinday, Prabatay Kar Darshanam.
The mantra is translated as: Lakshmi, the Goddess of prosperity, lives in my fingers; Saraswati,
the Goddess of wisdom, lives in my palms; and God, the ultimate creative force, throbs ceaselessly in
my pulse at the root of my hands. What a blessing to begin my day by acknowledging the divine
forces working within me. Having said this mantra, find out which nostril is dominant and touch the
ground with the corresponding hand. With the same hand, touch your forehead and get out of bed
with the corresponding foot. In this way, we literally start our day on the right foot (Fig. 22).
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This chapter introduces all the areas of the
Minor lines
Conscious
hand important in the study of hast jyotish. In

the following pages, we will concentrate on the
three levels of awareness in the hand: the superconscious, the mounts; the subconscious, the
Major lines
Subconscious
Mounts
Superconscious
major lines; and the conscious, the minor lines

(Fig. 23). In addition, we will also take a look at
several other significant areas of the hand. These
will include the quadrangle, the Kalpnic path, the
three bracelets of health, wealth, and wisdom
found on the wrist, and the arc of the hand
located at the top of the palm.
We will also explore the various divisions of
the hand; for example, the personal and impersonal worlds, as well as the fingers, divided into
the five elements of earth, water, fire, air, and
ether. Finally, we will look at the interpretation of
the three gunas in the entire hand, then in the
palm, and the fingers.
Figure 23. The three levels of consciousnesssuperconscious,

subconscious, and consciousare seen through the mounts,
major and minor lines, respectively.
our subconsciousfunction. The minor linesour
conscious mindindicate to what extent we are
aware of our deeper subconscious and superconscious nature. The superconscious relates to
sattwa, our soul nature, the subconscious relates

to rajas, our mind, and the conscious relates to
tamas, our physical nature.
THE THREE LEVELS OF

CONSCIOUSNESS SEEN IN THE
MOUNTS, THE MAJOR AND
MINOR LINES
The Mounts:
Our Superconscious
The three levels of consciousness
The mounts indicate the degree to which
superconscious, subconscious and consciousare
we are in tune with our superconscious. Within
seen through the mounts, major and minor lines,
each of us lies a soul, the individuated spark of
respectively. The mounts reflect our supercon-
the universal spirit that we call God. This force is
scious nature, the nature of our convictions
referred to as sattwa, our superconscious. This
developed over a period of lifetimes. They
profound aspect of our nature, however, is not
provide the ground upon which the major lines
easily apparent on a conscious level. It is through
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the course of our evolutionour transformation
The palm is divided into ten areas called
and growth while in the physical bodythat we
mounts (Fig. 24). Eight of these mounts relate
are ultimately able to become aware of our souls
to corresponding heavenly bodies that indicate
presence.
a wide range of specific attributes, both posi-
The mounts, called parwat in Hindi meaning
tive and negative. The mounts are Luna (Earths
little mountains, constitute one of the most
moon, a natural satellite), Venus, Mars nega-
significant areas of the hand, one that most
tive (-) and Mars positive (+)forming what
intimately mirrors our soul nature. The quality of
we refer to as the Mars galaxyJupiter,
the mounts and their related fingers will indicate
Saturn, Sun (the star at the center of our solar
to what degree we have strived to connect with
system), and Mercury. In addition, there are two
this deeper self. Ideally, when the mounts are
mounts, Rahu and Ketu, known in Eastern
individually balanced and integrated with one
literature as the shadow (chaya) planets. The
another, there is a channel open to spirit. When
effects of Rahu and Ketu, observed and
the positive characteristics of each are activated,
recorded by the ancient rishis, were found to
the mounts become like fertile ground that
be significant. These mounts do not relate to
provides sustenance for the major lines that travel
actual heavenly bodies, but to the points of
across them. Our soul, mind and bodyindicated
intersection of the orbits of the Earth and the
by the major lines of heart, head, and lifehave
Sun at the vernal and autumnal equinoxes. In
the support of our superconscious, as they have
the hand, Rahu and Ketu also act as points of
roots firmly anchored in spirit.
intersection between other mounts.
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Luna: Perception
Venus: Love
Mars negative: Physical strength
Mars positive: Mental stamina
Jupiter: Purpose
Saturn: Coordination
Sun: Magnetism
Mercury: Enlightenment
Rahu: Present environment
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Ketu: Past karma

Figure 24. The palm is divided into ten areas called mounts.
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In astrology, the planets Mercury, Venus,
with one another. Each comprises a territory with
Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn are known as the
a specific role to play and, when the mounts are
personal planets. These heavenly bodies, as well
in harmony, the whole land feels at ease, and
as the Sun and Moon, were seen by the ancients
supports the lines that travel across them. The
to have the greatest effect on human attitudes
mounts are like a diary of our superconscious
and behavior because of their proximity to the
convictions about life. Each mount is the focus
Earth. Although modern astrology includes the
of a specific aspect of life.
outer planets of Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, and

articulates their influence, they are not included
here. And, of course, since Earth is the recipient
of the planetary influences, it is not included in
the naming of the mounts.
If we view the hand as a map of the mind,
then the hills and valleys of the mounts are its
terrain, the living soil of our superconscious
(Fig. 25). The development of the mounts will
directly affect the interpretation of the lines
that traverse them. Some mounts may be
fertile and evenly formed, others depleted, and
still others even treacherous. Some may be too
dry, and others too humid. Some may be in a
state of transition from one condition to an-
Figure 25. If we view the hand as a map of the mind,

then the hills and valleys of the mounts are its terrain, the
living soil of the persons superconscious.
other. Others may have stayed as they are for

eons. A line that travels across harmonious,
balanced mounts will be better nurtured than
Luna
a line that traverses negatively developed ones.
The mount of Luna (Fig. 26) corresponds
Therefore, an awareness of the underlying
to the perceptions of our five sensessmell,
mounts is essential for an accurate interpreta-
taste, sight, touch, and hearingand the degree
tion of the lines.
to which we receive an accurate or distorted im-
Like the continents and countries that com-
pression of what is happening around us. The Luna
prise the planet Earth, the mounts that together
mount is thus an indicator of our ability to per-
constitute the entire hand must be harmonious
ceive ourselves, and the world around us, in an
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objective manner. It is one of the most important
Sun, rather than being a source of light itself, the
mounts since our perceptions are the foundation
Luna mount shows our ability to receive and
for our actions. The mount of Luna, therefore,
reflect the light of the soul force within us. Many
acts as a blueprint for behavior that is revealed in
musicians, composers, writers, actors and inven-
the formation of subsequent mounts. Luna is the
tors have a strong, positive Luna.
mount we check for signs of optimism, depres-
However, we can become so caught up in
sion, gratitude, sadness, trust or paranoia. It
the perception of our senses that we are no longer
relates to the mind of the senses. Luna also
able to receive and reflect the light of the soul
relates to how we use our imagination; for
force within us. We become restless in our search
example, whether we see the glass as half full or
for fulfillment, constantly striving to satisfy our
half empty. Thus, Luna can be seen as a doorway
senses. We run the risk of becoming disconnected
for illness or healing.
from our inner self, and may feel sad and anxious.
The mount of Luna (Moon), or Chandra, is
In this fragmented state, our imagination may
the ultimate yin force within us. While the Sun
create hallucinations without the guidance of
mount relates to our father aspect or masculine
objective perception.
principle within us, the Moon relates to our mother

aspect or feminine principle within us. Luna
relates to sensitivity, nurturance, and inspiration.
Venus
It represents the element of water. Just as the
Venus is referred to as Shukra in the East,
actual Moon in the sky reflects the light of the
which translates as sweet (Fig. 27). It relates to

the Goddess of Love who extends her profound
caring to all. Venus relates to our physical sense
organsnose, tongue, eyes, skin, and earsand
our bodys response to the impressions we
receive from Lunas interpretation of sensory
data. Therefore, our ability to experience the sensory pleasures of life depends upon the degree
of objectivity manifested by Lunas perceptions.
A study of the mount of Venus reveals the
Luna
Figure 26. The mount of Luna corresponds to the perceptions
of our five senses.
strength of the body to enjoy the senses and

express them fully. It indicates the extent to which
we possess a love of life and an appreciation of it
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in all its forms, including nature, music, conversa-
positive that, together, form the Mars galaxy
tion, art, and entertainment. The mount of Venus
(Fig. 28). The terms negative and positive relate
also reveals our degree of attachment to sensory
to their respective yin and yang placement on
pleasure. Venus shows whether we seek physical
the personal and impersonal worlds of the palm.
comfort solely for our own enjoyment, or for the
Mars negative relates to our physical energy, while
purpose of sharing the benefits of life with others
Mars positive focuses on our mental attributes.
in a more universal spirit of love. The mount of
Mars galaxy reflects our physical and mental
Venus shows our potential for being cheerful,
energy to act upon our ideas (Luna) by mobiliz-
lovable, kind, innocent, and full of life. However,
ing our body (Venus). The Venus mount indicates
when we become preoccupied with our need for
the degree to which we are gracious, loving and
security and comfort, we are self-centered and
attractive; whereas the strength, courage and
inconsiderate. We may demonstrate obsessive/
endurance associated with Mars galaxy ensure
compulsive behavior such that fulfilling our own
their expression. The mounts of Mars galaxy
needs blinds us to the needs of others.
relate to our ability to absorb and diffuse anger

and stress. However, when we are unable to
control our response to provocationreal or
imaginedwe act inappropriately. We may shout,
cry, argue or become aggressive, making the
situation worse, sometimes to the point of chaos.
Mars Galaxy
Venus
Mars positive
Mars negative
Figure 27. Venus is referred to as Shukra in the East,

which translates as sweet.
g- Mars Galaxy g+
Mars Galaxy
The mount of Mars, or Mangal, consists of
two latitudinal poles, Mars negative and Mars
Figure 28. The mount of Mars, or Mangal, consists of two

latitudinal poles, Mars negative and Mars positive that, together,
form the Mars galaxy.
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As palmists, we need to examine both the
with recognition, status, and competition to get
mounts of Mars negative and positive in order
ahead. In that case, we feel isolated both from
to see if they are balanced. The example of a
others and from our own loving nature. We need
long-distance runner explains the synergy
to guard against defining who we are by what
between the Mars negative and Mars positive
we do.
mounts. He has the physical energy as well as
The Jupiter mount represents the ego:
the mental stamina (i.e. endurance, willpower,
how we see ourselves and our unique purpose
and discipline) to complete the run.
in the world. It reflects the strength of our

intellect, and our ability to excel in our chosen
field. It is the mount of ambition. Jupiter
Jupiter
Jupiter, or Brihaspati, is the first mount
and finger in the sattwa region of the hand
(Fig. 29). The ancient rishis named it Guru, which
translates as dispeller of darkness. Whereas
the mounts of Luna and Venus are in the tamas
region of the hand, reflecting our physical
concerns; and Mars galaxy is in the rajas
energy relates to our ability to see our unique

gifts working within a larger whole. We see
ourselves as having a special role to fulfill; however, we do not lose sight of the fact that, as
human beings, we are all interconnected. Our
satisfaction comes, not from being recognized
by others, but from the joy of being of service
to them.
region, denoting our energy resources; the

awareness of self, associated with Jupiter, awakens in us the need to seek the meaning of our
Jupiter
existence. Once this purpose is discovered and

experienced, Jupiter then reveals to what
degree we feel the desire to educate and share
this knowledge with others. In Eastern texts,
Jupiter is considered a benefic force as it
relates to the awakening of our mind to find a
purpose in life. It relates to the attributes of
generosity, benevolence, confidence, mercy,
joviality, and an expanded world view. However,
there is a danger of seeing ourselves separated
from others as we may become preoccupied
Figure 29. Jupiter, or Brihaspati, is the first mount and finger

in the sattwa region of the hand.
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Saturn
plate and discover deeper truths about the
Saturn or Shani, the Lord of Fire, is consid-
nature of existence. While Jupiter relates to
ered to be one of the most powerful mounts in
our establishing a personalized identity, Sat-
the hand (Fig. 30). While Jupiter indicates the
urn is associated with the underlying reasons
potential for expanding our consciousness,
behind our existence.
Saturn relates to our ability to deepen it. Saturn
Although contemplation and philosophical
is the mount of transformation. Just as fire
study are important for spiritual growth, they
transforms iron into steel, the awareness we gain
should be balanced with humor and humility.
from the challenges and difficulties of lifes
Otherwise, our personal search for meaning may
experiences transforms pain and hardship into
isolate us from others.
wisdom and depth of character. However, if we

are unable to assimilate the pain associated with
challenging experiences that offer potential for
growth, we can become bitter, resentful, and
mean-spirited.
Sun
The mount and finger of Sun are related
to the heart and, according to hast jyotish,
The benefits associated with Saturn are
represent atma, the soul (Fig. 31). While the
gained through discipline and structure. We
mount of Luna (Moon) denotes the mother
learn to be introspective in order to contem-
aspect within us, the mount and finger of Sun
Saturn
Sun
Figure 30. Saturn or Shani, the Lord of Fire, is considered to

be one of the most powerful mounts in the hand.
Figure 31. Sun is related to the heart and, according to hast

jyotish, represents atma, the soul.
Mercury
relates to the father aspect. The Sun is associated with God the Father, the Creator of
whom our soul is a part. To the extent that
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According to Greek mythology, Mercury or

Hermes is the messenger of the gods (Fig. 32).
Sun energy is positively developed in the hand,
Similarly, in hast jyotish, the mount and finger of
we are able to connect with our soul attributes.
Mercury relate to our ability to communicate. In
We have allowed Saturn energy to transform
Sanskrit, Mercury is referred to as Buddha, which
pain and hardship into understanding and com-
suggests enlightened consciousness. In Hindu
passion. As we become free from attachments
philosophy, the path of Buddha is not ordinarily
and expectations that potentially could inter-
accessible to most human beings because of our
rupt the flow of our Sun energy, we are able
attachments and entanglements with material
to express unlimited joy, and to manifest quali-
objects and sensory pleasures. The mount of
ties of brilliance, creativity, and unconditional
Mercury reflects one of our greatest challenges
love.
that of transcending our preoccupation with the

According to Western mythology, the
external world.
Sun is Apollo, the God of light. In Sanskrit,

the Sun is referred to as Surya that which
shines forth with unceasing rays of light.
The mount of Sun in the hand is the mani-
Mercury
festation of solar brilliance. In its positive

form, it is dynamically charged with soul
energy and knows no limits. It helps stimulate our initiative and restores vitality. A
positive Sun mount and finger suggests that
we can be a great source of light and inspiration for anyone who comes within our magnetic range. Just as the physical Sun is an
immense and powerfully radiating body of
Figure 32. According to Western mythology, Mercury or

Hermes is the messenger of the gods.
heat and light, in astrology and palmistry its

force is associated with strength and mag-
The mount of Luna reveals our perception
netism. It is further associated with the
of how our life should unfold. It acts as a blue-
qualities of courage, conviction, and self-
print for subsequent behavior. The mount of Ve-
reliance.
nus, which represents our physical body, indicates
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the manifestation of the ideas seen in Luna. The
Here we have to confront the results of all our
mount of Mars is associated with action, the
past actions in the form of present circum-
mobilizing force that acts upon the perceptions
stances.
and plans of Luna and Venus. The mount of Jupi-
The mount of Rahu is located in the center
ter reveals how our energy is guided towards a
of the palm and is defined by the bordering
purpose. The mount of Saturn shows the degree
mounts of Luna, Venus, Mars positive and
of discipline and depth of character that we have
negative, Jupiter, Saturn, Sun, and Mercury.
developed in order to bring structure to our pur-
Located in the rajas area of the palm, Rahu serves
pose. The mount of Sun reveals the degree of
as a bridge to connect Ketu, in the tamas region,
success that comes from devotion to our chosen
with Saturn, in the sattwa realm. Taken together,
purpose. However, there is a danger that we can
Rahu and Ketu show how well we are dealing with
become overly attached to the name and fame
issues in our immediate environment that have
we have attracted. Finally, the mount of Mercury,
resulted from our past thoughts, attitudes, and
the last mount in the sattwa realm, reveals our
behavior, and to what degree these issues will be
ability to express ourselves like the Buddha, in an
carried forward into the future.
enlightened manner that demonstrates detachment from the fruits of our actions.
The formation of Rahu determines the

degree to which it is balancedwhether it is even
with, slightly lower than, or sunkenrelative to
the surrounding mounts. The shape of the mount
Rahu and Ketu

In Vedic astrology, Rahu and Ketu are referred to as chaya graha, the shadow planets
(Fig. 33). In Western astrology, they are called
the North and South nodes respectively. They are
not actual physical bodies but refer to the points
Rahu
of intersection where the Moons path crosses

the eclipticwhere the Moon is in alignment with
the Sun and the Earth. Yet, like the celestial

bodies, they exert a distinct influence over us.
The mount of Ketu reflects our past. It is
the balance sheet or record of all our previous
actions. The mount of Rahu reflects our present.
Ketu
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Figure 33. In Vedic astrology, Rahu and Ketu are referred
to as chaya graha, the shadow planets.
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of Ketu is defined by the wrist and the base of
how we love; the head line resides in the center
the palm where it intersects the mounts of Luna
or rajas area and shows how we think; and the
and Venus. The formation of Ketu, indicated
life line resides in the lowermost or tamas area
largely by the width of the wrist, determines its
and reflects how we live. As explained in the light
degree of development.
bulb analogy in Chapter One, page 8, when the
In summary, the major and minor lines
lines of heart, head, and life are equal in strength,
should be seen in reference to the underlying
they create a synergy of light, energy, and mat-
mounts upon which they travel. The mounts
ter operating in our subconscious awareness. In
reveal our level of soul awareness. Mounts that
magnetic terms, the head line acts as the neutral
have a positive formation, in harmony with the
force both binding and separating the heart line,
other mounts, indicate a feeling of peace. Our
with its positive charge, and the life line, with its
superconscious then becomes a rich, rewarding
negative charge. When these three lines (mind,
reservoir upon which both our major and minor
heart, and body) are working in harmony, the
lines can draw.
energy forces within us are unified. Our subconscious then becomes a rich, rewarding reservoir
upon which our minor lines can draw.
The Major Lines:

Our Subconscious Expression
The three major lines, consisting of the lines
The three major lines should be equally long,

deep, and strong. They should be rounded in shape
without interference lines, islands, or blockages.
of heart, head, and life, relate to our rajas, or

subconscious, level of awareness (Fig. 34). These
lines are superimposed upon the mounts. They
indicate how we love, think, and live. Ideally, when
these lines are balanced individually and collectively, our feeling, thinking, and manner of living
are harmonized. We are confident and self-
Heart
Head
assured.
The three principal lines in the hand form a
Life
trinity of energy forces: the hradaya rekha (heart
line), mustishk rekha (head line), and jeevan
rekha (life line). The heart line resides in the uppermost or sattwa area of the hand and reflects
Figure 34. The three major lines, consisting of the lines of

heart, head, and life, relate to our rajas, or subconscious, level
of awareness.
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The Heart Line:

Indicator of Love
rajas area of the palm, the head line indicates the

degree to which we are able to perceive objec-
The heart line indicates the depth of our
tively. Consequently, it shows our potential for
ability to love unconditionally (Fig. 35). Located
such spiritual qualities as concentration, peace,
in the sattwa area of the palm, it is closely
and intuition. Chronological life events also regis-
related to the soul, reflecting our capacity for
ter on the head line, particularly those affecting
cultivating the qualities of generosity and
our mental health and psychological outlook. The
forgiveness. Chronological life events also regis-
head line also yields information about the actual
ter on this major linemost particularly events
organic condition of our brain.
relating to interpersonal relationships and emotional complications. The heart line also provides
information concerning the physical condition of
the heart organ.
Head line
Heart line
Figure 36. The head line relates to our intellectual nature

our degree of intelligence and mental refinement.
Figure 35. The heart line indicates the depth of our ability to
love unconditionally.
The Life Line:

Reflection of Health
The life line yields valuable information about
The Head Line:

Mirror of Mind Power
our physical wellbeing (Fig. 37). As the negative

aspect of the trinity in the tamas area of the palm,
The head line relates to our intellectual
the formation of the life line indicates the state
natureour degree of intelligence and mental
of our health, our degree of stamina, and the con-
refinement (Fig. 36). It reflects the mind of the
dition of our nervous system. Ideally, it reflects a
senses. As the neutral aspect of the trinity in the
stable foundation that provides physical support
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for our thinking and loving. It reveals the extent
find harmony, we need to develop the qualities
of our enthusiasm for life, and our willingness to
related to the other two lines.
undertake challenges. The life line shows our ability

to channel our life force effectively. It indicates
whether we conserve or squander our energies.
We can either be responsive to the energies that
surround us and go with the flow, or we can
resist them, becoming tense, tired and unhappy.
Chronological life events also register on the life
line, particularly those affecting our physical health
and manner of living.
Stephen: Balance in the Three Major Lines

Stephens heart, head, and life lines are equal
in strength (Fig. 38). He is a healer renowned for
helping people. Stephens returning clients
testify to his kind, loving nature; he is full of
vitality and always ready to be of support.
Stephen
Heart
line
Head
line
Life line
Figure 37. The life line yields valuable information about
our physical well being.
Life
line
Figure 38. Stephens heart, head, and life lines are equally strong.
Balance in the Major Lines
Laura: Heart Line Predominant
The three major lines give a clear under-
Lauras heart line is predominant, with inter-
standing of how well we use and coordinate our
ference lines on a broken head line and the life line
body, mind and soul energies. Ideally, all three
short and fragile (Fig. 39-A). Laura has a strong
major lines are equal in strength. Often, however,
desire to share her love. However, her weak head
one of these lines will be stronger than the rest,
line suggests that she does not have discrimina-
indicating the focus of our attention. In order to
tive intelligence and, consequently, she may
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Laura
Interference
on the
head line
Heart line
Heart line
Head
line
Break on
the head
line
Life
line
Life
line
B) After
A) Before
Figure 39. In Lauras before handprint, the heart line is predominant, with interference lines on a broken head line, and the life line
is short and fragile. In Lauras after print, the three major lines of heart, head, and life are more balanced.
attract the wrong people to love. These choices
skipping several grades in school. At a young age,
can affect her enthusiasm for life, as indicated by
she received her doctorate for a brilliant philo-
her underdeveloped life line. In Lauras after print,
sophical treatise. Excelling intellectually was
the three major lines of heart, head and life are
Denises sole ambition. Although she has become
more balanced (Fig. 39-B). Over time, she has

learned how to redirect her passion. She devel-
Denise
oped an interest in study and research, and eventually became a writer. Now that she feels more
stable, she is no longer susceptible to people taking advantage of her vulnerable heart. She attracts
better friends and has renewed interest in living a
long, healthy, happy life. The longer life line in her
second handprint reflects these changes.
Head
line
Denise: Head Line Predominant

Denises head line is stronger than her heart
and life lines (Fig. 40). Denise was a child prodigy,
Figure 40. Denises head line is stronger than her heart and life
lines.
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a successful teacher, she longs for more energy
country with their children. The predominant life
to pursue a relationship. Denise should partici-
line in Marys hand reflects her preoccupation with
pate in a recreational activity involving other
great physical activity. Mary needs to use the
people that will help her develop good relation-
opportunity provided by her husbands release
ships. In this way, she will strengthen her heart
from prison as a second chance in life. She needs
line. Denise also needs to take up yoga or engage
to channel her energies into providing a stable
in sports to strengthen her life line. These changes
and nurturing environment for her children, and
will be reflected, over time, in a greater balance
making decisions for herself that have long term
among her heart, head, and life lines.
benefits. Learning to make more appropriate

choices will strengthen Marys heart and head
lines, bringing them into balance.
Mary: Life Line Predominant

Marys life line is the strongest of her three
major lines (Fig. 41). Mary is a human dynamo
who leads an action-filled, but somewhat danger-
Our Conscious Self:

The Minor Lines
ous, life. After her husband was imprisoned for
The minor lines relate to our tamas or con-
selling drugs, she was left to take care of their
scious level of awareness (Fig. 42). The Saturn
family. When her husband was finally freed, they
line, Sun line, Mercury line, and the girdle of Venus
each bought a motorcycle and began touring the
are the most commonly found minor lines. Some
Minor Lines
Mary
1. Saturn line
2. Sun line
3. Mercury line
4. Girdle of Venus
2
3
1
Life line
Figure 41. Marys life line is the strongest of her three major lines.
Figure 42. The minor lines relate to our tamas or conscious level
of awareness.
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of these lines may not be present on the hand;
reflecting where we direct our love, thoughts, and
however, where they are found, these important
energy respectively. The point in our hand where
minor lines reflect the blossoming of attributes
the Saturn line begins indicates that we have be-
connected with the area.
come conscious of assuming responsibility for con-
Once we are aware of the relevance of these

lines, we can develop them. Changes in the minor
necting with our purpose or life path. Therefore,

this line often indicates our career potentials.
lines can often be observed in as few as three

months.
Sun Line
The Sun line (surya rekha) is a vertical line
Saturn Line
that, ideally, originates from the base of the palm,
The Saturn line (shani rekha), sometimes
the life line or the Saturn line (Fig. 44). It contin-
referred to as the line of karma or destiny,
ues upward past the head and heart lines, and
reflects the course of our life from birth to death
terminates on or near the mount of Sun. It can
(Fig. 43). The Saturn line is a vertical one that
also originate from the head or heart lines. Just
originates from the base of the palm, continues
as the Saturn line suggests structure, focus, and
upward past the head and heart lines, and termi-
endurance, the Sun line indicates the degree of
nates on or near the mount of Saturn. It is a tran-
success and fulfillment we enjoy as a result of
scending line that reflects how we structure and
our belief, dedication, and passion for what we
discipline ourselves. It gives focus and expression
are doing. We have engaged our hearts and,
to the three major lines of heart, head, and life
consequently, an aura of magnetism is created
Figure 43. The Saturn line reflects the course of our life
from birth to death.
Figure 44. The Sun line is a vertical line that, ideally, originates
from the base of the palm, the life line or the Saturn line.
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around us, attracting the appropriate circum-
the ability to communicate effortlessly. The
stances and associates into our lives.
Mercury line is sometimes referred to as the

l i n e o f h e a l t h . D e p e n d i n g on w h e r e t h e
Mercury line is brokenfor example at the
Mercury Line
The Mercury line (budha rekha) ideally
originates from the life line and travels diago-
heart, head, or Saturn lineemotional, mental

or work-related problems could be impeding our
self-expression.
nally past the lines of head and heart to terminate on the mount of Mercury (Fig. 45). It
relates to the god Mercury, or Hermesthe
Girdle of Venus
winged messenger of the gods. It is a line of
The girdle of Venus (shukra rekha) ideally
transcendence, creating a channel between the
forms a gentle arc in the sattwa area of the palm,
life line located in the tamas world and the
creating a channel that links the four sattwa
Mercury mount in the sattwa world. It reveals
mounts (Fig. 46). It indicates our capacity for
our ability to convey concepts and ideas to
creative expression, and is often found in the
the world, unimpeded by physical (life line),
hands of artists. Eastern texts consider the girdle
mental (head line), or emotional (heart line)
of Venus auspicious. Shaped like the crescent
concerns. Because we are focused and
moon, it symbolizes the beginning of a lunar cycle
absorbed in what we are doing, we rise above
with its promise of becoming full. The girdle of
any constraints of time and space. The
Venus is said to reflect a permanent smile that
Mercury line denotes intuition, spontaneity, and
we have in our hearts, showing that we can serve
Figure 45. The Mercury line ideally originates from the life line
and travels diagonally past the lines of head and heart to
terminate on the mount of Mercury.
Figure 46. The girdle of Venus ideally forms a gentle arc in

the sattwa area of the palm, creating a channel that links the
four sattwa mounts.
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as an inspiration to others through the beauty
tique of others without becoming defensive.
we exemplify in our lives. We may express
We are willing to recognize their views as posi-
ourselves through the established arts, such as
tive observations. We are able to perceive a
dancing, photography and poetry, or simply
reality beyond the physical senses. For this
through the ultimate creative expression
reason, the truth line is often referred to as
devotional love. Examples of this devotion are
the love of God line.
Mother Teresa, who selflessly took care of the

sick, and Saint Francis, upon whose shoulders
Ring of Solomon
even the birds felt free to rest. A broken girdle

of Venus indicates that we are overly sensitive
and need to find an outlet to channel our
feelings.
The ring of Solomon ideally forms a gentle

arc around the mount of Jupiter (Fig. 48). It is
named after the Old Testament king, Solomon,
who was known for his unerring ability to
understand human character and offer wise
Love of Truth Line
council. In Sanskrit this line is called guru diksha
The love of truth line (satya rekha) is a
rekha, diksha referring to initiation by a guru
vertical line located on the mount of Saturn
or teacher who brings insight. Those with this
(Fig. 47). This line reflects our ability to per-
sign are philanthropic and often found in the
ceive the truth without becoming judgmental,
helping professions. We are drawn to people
and to recognize injustice without becoming
with the ring of Solomon, as they have the
bitter. In our openness, we welcome the cri-
potential to help us solve our problems.
Ring of Solomon
Love of
truth line
Mount of
Saturn
Mount of
Jupiter
Figure 47. The love of truth line is a vertical line located on the
mount of Saturn.
Figure 48. The ring of Solomon ideally forms a gentle arc

around the mount of Jupiter.
Mars Assistant Line
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Interference Lines
The Mars assistant line (mangal sahayak
Interference lines (avarodh rekha) can be
rekha) ideally runs parallel to the life line,
found crossing any of the mounts, as well as the
connecting the mounts of Mars negative and
major and minor lines (Fig. 50). They are some-
Venus (Fig. 49). It reflects that we are able
times referred to as blessings in disguise. They
to unite the two aspects of our natureour
represent challenges that can either discourage
masculine (Mars) and feminine (Venus) selves.
us or make us stronger. Often they are found
Consequently, our personal energy expresses
originating from Mars negative, reflecting that our
as both a strong and loving nature. Our mag-
conflict is stemming from early family-related
netism then attracts positive support from
issues. The strength of these lines (depth and
others. The Mars assistant line is a sign of
length) suggests the severity of the obstacles.
excellent stamina, helping us to meet lifes
Many successful individuals have turned these
challenges. When the line is straight, rather
obstacles into opportunities.
than parallel to the life line, it indicates that

Interference
line crossing
the heart line
we may spend our life resisting the support

that is offered to us. A Mars assistant line
that is attached to the life line indicates that
Interference
line crossing
the head line
the support we attract may end up draining

our energy.
gFigure 50. Examples of an interference line crossing the

heart line and an interference line originating from Mars
negative (g-), crossing the head line.
Mount of
Mars negative
Mars
assistant
line
Union Line
Ideally, one or two union lines (vivaha
Life line
rekha) are found horizontally placed on the percussion of the mount of Mercury (Fig. 51). They
Mount of
Venus
reflect deeply committed loving relationships.

The number of union lines and their formation
Figure 49. The Mars assistant line ideally runs parallel to the
life line, connecting the mounts of Mars negative and Venus.
show our attitude towards initiating, developing, and sustaining a partnership.
Index
A
Active, ix, 6-7, 9, 71, 95, 110, 119, 127, 129, 171, 195
Aestheticism (see also Rectangular Hand (Conic)), 99-101, 150, 213, 222, 233, 235-238
Aggressiveness, 36, 100, 106, 118, 152, 188, 237
Agni, 107-108, 155
Ahamkara (see also Ego), 163
Air, 32, 62-65, 137, 142, 148, 155, 170, 179, 218, 224, 230-231, 247-248
Akash, 22, 250
Alcohol, 154, 225
Altruism, 17, 161, 171, 173-174
Ambidextrous, 76, 82-84
Ambition, 4, 37, 44, 107, 140, 160, 172, 228-229, 230
Anahata (see also Dorsal (Fourth) Chakra), 249
Ananda, 3-5, 10
Anemia, 105, 153, 158
Anger, 15-16, 28, 36-37, 43, 61, 106, 108, 127, 141, 150, 188, 192-193, 195, 196, 234, 240
Angle, 74, 76, 81, 110, 166, 190, 204-208, 226-227
Angushth (see also Thumb), 159, 218
Angushth Madhya Rekha, 218
Anxiety, 29, 35, 103-104, 106-107, 145, 150, 153-154, 242, 245, 247, 248
Aquarius, 60
Arc, 32, 47-48, 57-60, 222, 229, 231-232, 247, 250-252
Aries, 60-61
Arogya Rekha (see also Healing Stigmata), 50
Arteries, 105, 204
Arthritis, 28, 126, 140
Ascetic (see also Rectangular Hand (Philosophic)), 222, 235-238
Assertiveness, 7, 100
Asthi Dhatu (see also Bone), 155
Astral Hand, 64-65
Astral, 16, 23, 64-65, 76, 87, 89, 242
Astrological chart, 19, 60, 84
Astrology, ix, 1, 19, 22, 24, 28, 34, 39-40, 84
Astronomy, ix, 1, 22, 23
Asymmetrical Hand (see also Elemental Hand), 222-226, 228
Atma (see also Atmabala, Soul, Soul Force), 38, 53-54
Atmabala (see also Atma, Soul, Soul Force), 167
Atoms, 2, 9-11, 65, 167
Attraction, 5, 10, 15-16, 36, 40, 44, 46, 49, 51, 74, 84-87, 89-90, 99-102, 121-123, 165, 169, 183, 194, 198, 206, 209,
211-212, 229, 234, 239, 243
263
264
Index
Atwater, P.M.H., 93
Aum, 4-5, 22
Avarodh Rekha (see also Interference Lines), 49
Awachetan (see also Major Lines), 51-53
Awareness, 4, 9, 16, 19, 29, 32-34, 37-38, 41, 45-46, 5153, 63, 72-73, 79, 82, 84-87, 89, 92-93, 99-100, 104,
111, 123-124, 136, 144, 162-165, 174, 179, 181, 187,
192, 194, 196, 199, 206-208, 213, 217, 229
Ayurveda, viii, 23, 29, 62, 105, 107-108, 155
Bridges (see also Pul, Sankalp Pul, Tark Pul), 40, 61-62,
67-68, 128, 139-140, 166, 208-212, 217, 234
Brihaspati (see also Jupiter), 37
Brother Lawrence, 216
Buddha (see also Mercury), 39-40
Buddha Rekha (see also Mercury Line), 47
Buddhi (see also Discriminative Intelligence), 3-4, 12, 62,
65, 91, 129, 162-164, 168, 215
Bump, On Fingernail, 152, 158
Bump, On Logic Joint, 203-204
B
Bacteria, 107, 156-157
Balance, 2-6, 9-12, 15, 43, 45, 51-52, 54, 56-57, 60-61,
66, 74, 91, 92, 95-98, 100, 107, 108-110, 112, 114115, 117-118, 120-121, 123, 125, 141, 142, 148,
154-155, 163-164, 166, 169, 171, 173, 178, 181,
185, 189, 197, 198, 201, 218, 221, 226-227, 233,
243-245
Balanced Tip, Thumb, 189
Basal Joint (see also Carpometacarpal Joint), 160-161
Beaus Lines, 154
Benevolence, 37, 240, 241
Bhagavad Gita, ix, 3, 53, 64, 162
Bile, 107
Bilious, 107
Bindu, 4
Birth, 46, 61, 90-91, 180, 220, 228
Bliss, 3-4, 10, 64-65, 170
Bliss-Ether (see also Chakras), 64-65
Blockage, 41, 78, 107, 111, 144, 175, 215, 245
Blood, 103, 105-108, 147-148, 158, 204-205, 207
Blood Flow, 103, 105-108, 147, 204-205, 207
Blood Pressure, 29, 103,
Blood Vessels, 147, 158, 204-205
Blue, 108-109, 158, 242
Body, ix, 2-5, 8-10, 12, 15-16, 22-24, 27-28, 33, 35-36, 39,
41, 43, 52-53, 62-65, 69, 90, 97-99, 103, 105-108,
124, 126-127, 131, 135-136, 139-140, 163-165, 168170, 173, 218, 219, 223, 227, 228, 242, 246, 248
Bone Marrow, 103
Bone, 103, 155, 160-162, 168, 242
Bracelets (Three), 32, 62
Brahma, 3, 5, 11, 162-164, 170
Brahma Sutras, ix
Brain, 14, 28, 42, 68, 70-74, 76-77, 80, 90, 93, 103, 105,
126-127, 129-132, 145, 147-148, 195, 205, 216
Breath, 15-17, 56, 92-94, 96, 98, 101, 105-108, 127, 149,
151, 153, 156, 163, 179, 200, 206-207
Breathing, Heavy, 96
Breathing, Shallow, 16, 96, 99, 208
C
Calcium, 155, 156
Cancer, 60-61
Capricorn, 60, 171
Carpometacarpal Joint (see also Basal Joint), 160-161
Cathars, 26
Catholicism, 25-27
Causal Hand, 64-65
Caves (as Sign of Wisdom or Obstruction), 50
Caves (Cavern), 21
Cells, 2, 28, 90, 93, 103, 105-106, 157-158
Cervical (Fifth) Chakra (see also Chakras), 64-65, 250
Chakra (fingertip), 143-144, 212-213, 214-215
Chakra (energy center), 15, 17, 53-54, 63, 64-65, 74,
143-144, 170, 179, 180, 200, 203, 212-214, 225,
227, 229-234, 249-250
Chandas, 22-23
Chandra (see also Luna, Mount of), 35
Chang, Dr. Louise, 158
Chaos, 36, 119, 163, 174, 196, 248
Character, 12, 14-15, 18, 21, 24, 28, 38, 40, 48, 51, 73-74,
85, 116, 125, 159, 165-166, 192, 218, 219, 224, 242
Chaya Graha (see also Shadow Planets), 33, 40
Chetan (see also Minor Lines), 51-53
Chi, 108
Children Lines, 50
Chit, 3-5, 10
Christianity, 24-27
Circulation, 104-109, 127, 133, 151-153, 156-157, 208,
219, 225, 235
Clairaudience (see also Sruti), 22, 244
Clairvoyance, 244
Clubbed Tip, Thumb, 189, 192-193, 213
Coccygeal (First) Chakra (see also Chakras, Mooladhara),
64-65, 170, 203, 224, 226
Coccyx, 65
Cognitive (see also Square Hand and Realist), 222, 226
Cold (see also Ida), 6-7, 9-11, 15, 54, 56, 93, 95-96, 104,
107-108, 112, 124, 154, 245
Index
Color, 15, 95-96, 105-109, 110, 112, 158, 239, 242

Communication, 17, 22, 39, 47, 113, 122, 139-140, 249
Compassion, 17, 39, 54, 56, 70, 80, 131, 161, 168, 173,
201, 214, 230, 234, 237, 240
Concentration, 8, 42, 53, 55, 79, 83, 184, 200, 237, 240,
242, 245, 247
Conch (see also Shankh), 214
Confidence, 37, 41, 77, 101-102, 124, 142, 145-146, 149,
151, 173, 179-180, 198-199, 206, 212, 248
Confinement, 76, 150, 207-208, 225, 237
Conic Hand, 222, 235-238
Conic Tip, Thumb, 189, 191-192
Connoisseur, 213, 229
Conscious, ix, 29, 32, 45-46, 51, 53, 59, 66
Consciousness, vii, 2-4, 32, 38-39, 52, 59, 66, 75, 80, 87,
89-90, 93, 95, 103, 111, 113, 128-129, 131, 153, 163,
165, 168, 182, 194, 215, 222, 226-227, 230, 234, 237,
241-242, 246-247, 250
Consistency, 95, 96, 109-112, 190, 198-199, 217, 223,
235, 240, 241, 242, 244, 246
Consistency, Firm, 109, 110-111, 223, 240-241
Consistency, Resilient, 109-110, 111, 190, 234, 240
Conviction, 32, 34, 39, 58, 62, 183, 197, 201, 203, 212,
217-218
Courage, 7, 36, 39, 49, 212-213, 237
Creation, 2-5, 9, 11, 161, 163, 170, 218
Creator, the, 3, 5, 10, 39, 161, 163
Crooked Fingers, 75, 125-126, 240
Crosses, 50, 54, 236
Cuticles, 148, 149, 150, 151, 154, 157
Cycles, 12, 47, 60, 90, 124, 163, 167, 221, 226, 229, 230,
243, 249-250
D
Dark, 4, 6-7, 12, 26, 95
Death, 16, 19, 46, 60, 90, 93, 221
Decisiveness, 82, 212, 237
Deep Palmar Arch, 204, 206-207
Defensiveness, 18-19, 48, 118, 129, 132, 141, 145, 152,
182, 192, 196
Delusion (see also Maya, Illusion), 89, 163
Depression, 35, 105, 116, 129, 154, 188
Dermatoglyphics, 29, 212
Dermatology, 158
Dermis, 103
Destiny, ix, x, 14, 46, 91, 174, 212
Determination (see also Sankalp Pul), 61, 74, 86, 110, 167,
181-182, 188-189, 199-200, 208, 209, 210, 214, 216
Dharma, 23, 162, 167
Digestion, 103, 107-108, 127, 234
265
Discipline, 18, 37-38, 40, 46, 61, 79, 118, 132, 133, 135,
139-140, 167, 183, 190, 192, 238, 240, 247-248, 250
Discriminative Intelligence (see also Buddhi), 3, 43, 62,
65, 91, 129, 164, 168, 196
Dissolution, 3, 161, 163
Distal Interphalangeal Joint (see also Sattwa Joint), 133134
Divine, ix, 5, 9, 12, 17-18, 22, 26, 31, 53, 64, 89-90, 161,
165, 215, 225, 242, 246
Divine Love, 161
Dominant Hand, ix, 72-73, 74-76, 78-80, 83-88, 91-92, 94,
114, 218-219
Donovan, Priscilla, 80, 93
Dorsal (Fourth) Chakra (see also Chakras), 64-65, 249
Dosha, (see also Tridoshas), viii, 153, 155, 222
Dossey, Larry, 28
Dreams, 16, 23, 54, 75, 101, 144, 173, 189-191, 209, 213,
228, 235, 237-238, 242-244
Duality, 4-8, 10-12, 71, 90, 91, 95-96, 163, 170
Durer, Albrecht, 221
Dynamic, 6, 28, 39, 45, 72, 74, 76, 78-80, 83, 85-87, 98100, 110, 112, 118, 121-123, 171, 175, 188-189, 216,
230, 246
E
Ears (see also Nirukta), 22-23, 35
Earth, 2, 8, 27, 32-34, 40, 56, 62-65, 98, 135, 142, 148,
155, 168-170, 179-181, 200, 202, 207, 212-213, 218,
224, 227, 229, 231, 242, 244
East, ix, x, 1, 3, 9, 15-17, 27-28, 31, 33, 35-37, 47, 56, 62,
80, 85, 89, 91-92, 161, 163-164, 203, 209, 213, 218,
234
Ecliptic, 40
Ectoderm, 103
Ego (see also Ahamkara), 37, 57, 67, 90, 163, 168, 230231, 240
Elemental Hand (see also Asymmetrical Hand), 222-226,
227-229, 232, 235, 237, 251, 253
Elephant Consciousness, 149
Emotion, 15, 27-28, 42, 47, 51-52, 55, 63, 71, 73-74, 84,
89-90, 98, 100-101, 106, 108, 117, 127-129, 135, 140,
153-155, 167, 184, 187, 191-192, 197, 202, 209, 211,
215, 225-226, 229-230, 236, 243-246, 248, 252
Empathy, 18, 54, 80, 106, 112, 185, 214, 223, 228
Endoderm, 103
Endurance, 36-37, 46, 70, 117, 120, 128, 131-132, 137,
139, 150, 155, 180-181, 207, 237-238
Energy, 2, 6-11, 15, 17, 28, 36-37, 39-41, 45-46, 49, 51,
56, 65-67, 71-72, 80, 90, 93, 95-96, 100, 102-109,
112, 116-125, 130-131, 133, 139, 143-144, 146, 150,
266
Index
160-161, 165, 167, 170, 173-174, 177, 179, 182-184,

189, 191-192, 195-196, 198-200, 204-205, 210-216,
222, 224-225, 227-228, 230-231, 233-234, 237-238,
241, 246-248, 250
Enlightenment, 17, 27, 33, 39-40, 128, 234, 247, 250
Enthusiasm, 43-44, 60, 104, 108, 128, 149, 151, 152, 170,
173, 175, 185, 189-191, 206, 217, 219, 226, 246,
248-249
Epidermis, 103
Eponychium (see also Cuticles), 157
Equality, 27-28, 41, 43, 51-52, 54-57, 72, 74-75, 114, 129130, 142, 166, 172-173, 175, 182-183, 185, 201, 207,
226, 228, 233-235
Equilibrium, 9, 10, 12, 17, 54, 56-57, 131, 163, 205
Equinox, 33, 60
Ether, 22, 32, 62, 63-65, 135, 142, 148, 170, 179, 218,
224, 230, 247, 250
Etheric Body, the, 28
Evenly Spaced Fingers, 74, 141, 142
Evolution, 16, 33, 72, 76, 80, 83, 93, 99, 161, 221, 222,
227, 229, 231, 232, 242, 246, 249, 250
Excess, 12, 95-96, 99-100, 104, 107, 124, 144, 154, 177
Exercise, 92-93, 95, 101, 106-108, 112, 120, 151, 170, 193,
199, 242, 245
Exhalation, 15, 92-93, 96
Existence, ix, x, 3-5, 7, 9-10, 37-38, 52, 56, 69, 89-90, 195,
210, 228, 230-231, 238-239
Explorer, 22, 32, 176, 178, 222, 227, 247, 248, 250
Exteriorization, 119
Extroverted, 56, 141-142
Eyes, 8, 16, 22-23, 35, 76, 83, 158, 230
F
Face (see also Vyakaran), 22-24
Fast, 7, 106, 115, 120-121, 137-138, 177, 192, 247
Father, 27, 35, 39, 78, 243
Fear, 4, 15, 101, 103-104, 107, 124, 127, 153, 176, 199,
206-208, 225, 230
Feet (see also Chandas), 22-24, 103
Female, 6, 9, 12, 26-27, 50, 54, 95, 170, 230
Feminine, 4, 10-11, 35, 49, 56, 71, 170
Fight/Flight, 103, 117-118, 127, 205
Finger Placement, 75, 141-143
Fingernails (see also Thumbnail), x, 103, 147-158, 228,
235, 242, 246-247
Fingernails, Beak-Like, 153
Fingernails, Bitten (see also Onychophagy), 148, 151, 155156
Fingernails, Brittle, 155, 158
Fingernails, Broad, 149-150, 218-219, 228, 246
Fingernails, Flared, 149, 150-151, 152

Fingernails, Flat, 151, 152-153
Fingernails, Long and Narrow, 149-150
Fingernails, Moons, 148, 151, 156-157, 166, 219, 235,
246
Fingernails, Short, 149, 151-152
Fingernails, Spoon, 153
Fingernails, Spots, 148, 155, 156, 166, 247
Fingertips, 29, 97, 131, 143-144, 147, 151, 238, 242, 244,
253
Fire, 32, 38, 62-65, 106-108, 112, 135, 142, 148, 152, 155,
170, 179, 218, 224, 230-231, 234, 239, 249
Five Senses, the, 3-4, 16, 34-35, 42, 48, 54, 62-65, 127,
162, 164, 168-170, 207, 213, 218, 223-224, 229, 234,
242, 243, 249-250
Flaccid, 109, 112
Flags, 50
Flexibility, 59, 80, 109-110, 140, 150, 152, 154, 191, 197,
198, 199, 235, 238
Forehead, 31, 92
Foresight, 121, 128, 132, 139, 149, 174, 187
Forked Head Line, 236, 238
Fox, Dr. Joshua, 158
Fragility, 43-44, 83, 151, 155, 207, 245
Frustration, 51-52, 105, 108, 145, 152, 154, 169, 173, 184,
188, 192-193, 199, 206, 216, 245, 247
Fungi, 157
G
Gemini, 60
Generosity, 7, 37, 42, 54, 68-69, 96, 128, 152, 174, 190,
197-199, 203, 253
Gerber, Dr. Richer, 28
Giving, 4, 6-7, 26, 95, 96, 108, 112, 197, 198
Glands, 103, 155, 205
God, 3-5, 9-10, 15, 17, 24-25, 31-32, 35, 39, 47-48, 51,
62, 90, 162, 169-170, 179, 195, 248, 250
Gratitude, 35
Gravity, 2, 10, 124, 144, 150, 164, 181, 203, 215, 226
Grills, 50, 240
Guna (virtue), 118
Guna (energies), 2-5, 10, 12, 32, 65-67, 126, 127, 162, 167
Guru, 37, 48
Guru Diksha Rekha, 48
Gyana, 118
H
Habit, 13-15, 51, 72-74, 80, 84-85, 90-91, 108, 119-121,
125, 131, 141, 154-155, 164, 166, 170, 188, 192, 207208, 245
Index
Hand Color, Mottled, 107

Hand Color, Pink, 105-106, 107, 110, 235, 246
Hand Color, White, 105, 106-107, 112, 242
Hand Color, Yellow, 107-108
Hand Consistency, Firm, 109, 110-111, 223, 240, 241
Hand Consistency, Soft, 109, 112, 188, 198, 235, 242, 245,
248
Handprints, 13-14, 17-18, 21, 44, 59, 61, 77, 85, 88, 109,
141-142, 145-146, 172, 186, 204, 211
Hardness, 109-110, 155, 157, 239, 247
Harmony, 2-4, 6-7, 9-10, 12, 17, 31, 34, 41, 43, 51, 53, 61,
65, 72, 78-80, 84, 93, 95-97, 107, 109, 117, 124, 127,
130, 135, 142, 163, 165, 174, 179, 184, 195, 208,
219, 226, 227-228, 231-232, 236, 246
Hast Jyotish, vi, viii, ix, x, 18, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 31-32, 3839, 51, 53, 57, 62, 72-74, 76, 80, 85-87, 89-93, 9596, 99, 105, 109, 113, 116, 159, 161, 167, 183, 209,
212, 216, 218, 222, 230, 234, 242, 247, 253
Hast Jyotish, Definition, vii, ix, 22, 28
Hast Jyotish, History, ix, 17, 22-23, 28
Hast Jyotishi, vii, 17-19, 24, 29, 31
Hay, Louise, 108
Head Line, 6, 11, 14, 41, 42, 43-44, 47, 49, 51-52, 54-55,
76-77, 81-83, 85-89, 101-102, 121, 133, 175, 197,
225-226, 228, 231-232, 236, 238-240, 242, 245, 246,
249, 251
Healing Stigmata, 50, 231, 253
Health, 28, 32, 42-43, 47, 62, 96, 105, 107-109, 126, 131,
135, 158, 169, 214, 225, 228, 242, 245, 247
Hearing, 32, 61-63, 168, 216, 247
Heart, 7, 27, 36, 40, 42, 94, 101, 103-106, 115, 131-152,
156, 194-195, 202-204, 213, 228-229, 231, 246
Heart Disease, 152, 156
Heart Line, 6, 11, 39, 40, 41-43, 45, 47, 49, 50, 52-53, 65,
67, 72-75, 78-79, 81-82, 112, 119, 129-130, 172-174,
233, 235-236, 238, 242, 245, 247
Heaven, 1, 8, 22, 26, 33-34, 54, 102
Hemispheres of the Brain, 71-72, 73, 74, 76, 77, 92, 93
Hepatitis, 108, 158
Hermes, 39, 47, 250
Hindi, 33, 61, 139, 208, 209
Hinduism, 3, 5, 11, 24, 35, 162, 163
Hoffman, Joseph, 28
Homeostasis, 96, 104, 109, 205
Horizontal Lines(see also Interference Lines), 139, 144,
145, 178, 215-218
Hot (see also Pingla), 6-7, 9-11, 39, 54, 56, 95-96, 104,
106, 110, 154, 190
Houses, 19, 60-61, 84
Hradaya Rekha (see also Heart Line), 41
267
Humility, 17, 25, 38, 57, 128, 165, 174, 229-231, 248
Hypodermis, 103
I
Ida, 9-11, 15, 17, 54-56, 61, 71-72, 79-80, 93, 96, 117,
124-125
Idealism, 150-191, 233, 236-239, 244
Illness, 27-29, 35, 64, 68, 108, 164, 196, 247
Illusion (see also Maya, Delusion), 4-5, 89, 90
Imagination, 35-36, 101, 145, 151, 153, 164, 192, 207, 228,
234, 236-238, 240, 242-244, 247
Imbalance, 7, 10, 12-13, 17, 52, 61, 96, 107, 114, 117-118,
154, 164, 186, 188, 213, 222, 246-247
Immaturity, 187, 194
Impartiality, 18, 216-217
Impersonal, 32, 36, 55-56, 58, 68, 116-117, 124-125, 128,
145-146, 215-217, 231-232
Impersonal World, 32, 36, 55-56, 59, 68, 116-117, 124125, 128, 145-146, 215-217, 231-232
Inborn, 222, 241
Independence, 79, 81, 123, 152, 165, 206
India, ix, 4, 12, 17, 22, 26, 28, 159
Inhalation, 15, 92-93, 96
Inhibition, 107-109, 127, 143, 177, 179, 183, 188, 205,
207
Insecurity, 16, 89, 124, 225, 230
Insensitivity, 99-100, 194, 206, 225, 244
Instinct, 70, 117-118, 130-133, 184, 205, 222
Intellect, 37, 42, 44, 51, 55, 129, 134-137, 139, 160-161,
163, 169, 191, 195, 197, 209, 215, 228, 240-242, 246,
251
Intelligence, 3, 10, 18, 37, 42-44, 51, 55, 62, 65, 91,
108, 129, 134-136, 139, 160-161, 163-164, 167-169,
182-183, 191, 194-197, 209, 215, 228, 240-242,
246, 251
Intensity, 77, 101, 104, 106, 110-112, 122, 143, 169, 190,
193, 195, 206, 212-214, 240-242, 246
Interference Lines (see also Avarodh Rekha), 41, 43-44,
49, 166, 216
Interiorization, 114, 118, 152
Intestines, 107, 205
Introverted, 141, 143
Intuition, ix, 2, 42, 47, 50, 54-55, 64, 75-76, 80, 133, 137138, 164, 237, 244-245
Inventor, 35, 190, 222, 247, 249-250
Invisible (unseen), 5, 75, 244
Iron, 106-107, 153, 155, 158
Islands, 41, 50, 61-62, 76-78, 166, 175, 209, 211-212,
240
Isolation, 37-38, 78, 116, 152-153, 195, 234, 240
268
Index
J
Jaundice, 108
Jeevan Rehka (see also Life Line), 41
Jeevatman, ix
Johari, Harish, 92
Joints (see also Knuckles), 61, 132-138, 160-161, 166, 197204, 238-239, 246
Joints, Knotted, 132, 134-135, 136-138, 246
Joints, Overly Knotted, 132, 134-136
Joints, Smooth, 132-135, 136-138
Joy, 2, 37, 39, 50, 153, 164, 170, 196, 228, 240, 242, 253
Judgment, 48, 56, 83, 117, 119, 121, 165, 175, 194, 201,
208, 212, 242
Jupiter, 13, 14, 25, 33-34, 37, 38, 51, 56-60, 69, 160, 172173, 178, 180-181, 205-206, 212, 216, 228-229, 231,
235, 242
Jupiter Finger, 37, 56, 60, 63, 67, 81, 114, 117, 121, 140,
153, 160, 166, 171-175, 180, 204-207, 227, 231
Jupiter Mount, 37, 40, 48, 51, 56-57, 59, 63, 67-68, 76,
108, 117, 160, 196, 205-207, 222, 227, 229, 239, 243
K
Kalpa, 22-23
Kalpnic Path, 32, 56-57, 114, 115-117, 119-121, 172-173,
175, 233-235
Kapha (see also Body and Water), viii, 63-64, 65, 148, 154155, 224, 229
Karma, 18, 33, 46, 62, 73-74, 85-87, 89-93, 165, 167, 179,
221
Karmic Cycle, 90, 221
Keratin, 147, 157
Ketu, 33, 40-41, 62, 222
Kites, 50
Knowledge, 5, 10, 17-19, 22, 24, 26, 37, 51, 72, 80, 118,
136, 190, 195
Knuckles (see also Joints), 132, 135-136
Koilonychia (see also Fingernails, Spoon), 153
Kriya Yoga, 131
Kriyaman, 91-92, 94
L
Lad, Dr. Vasant, vi, vii-viii, 155
Lakshmi, 31
Law of Manifestation, 93
Laziness, 190, 248
Leaning (Fingers), 81, 123-125, 238
Left, 9, 11, 15, 24, 45, 71-73, 75-83, 85-86, 88, 92-94
Length (Fingers), 56-57, 68, 114-116, 118, 120-123, 127128, 137, 233, 246
Length (Lines), 49, 54, 55

Length (Nails), 147, 148, 149-151
Length (Thumb), 166, 171-178, 181-182, 185-187, 189191, 193-195, 198, 201, 242
Leo, 60-61, 129-130
Lethargy, 112, 223
Leukonychia, see Fingernails, Spots
Leviton, Richard, 28
Liberation, 10, 90, 124, 250
Libra, 60-61
Life Line, 6, 11, 41, 42-43, 44-47, 49, 51-52, 75-81, 84,
114, 176, 228, 232, 236, 238-241, 245-246
Light, 1, 2, 4-5, 6-7, 11-12, 17, 22, 24, 35, 39, 41, 64-65,
89, 95, 108, 124, 240
Limbic System, the, 11, 126-127, 129, 131, 224
Ling Mudra (see also Mudras), 208
Lior, Dr. Tamara, 158
Liver, 103,105, 107-108
Logic Joint, Loose, 201-203
Logic Joint, Rigid, 201
Logic Joint, Slightly Pliable, 200-201
Lord Ganesha, 149
Love, 2-7, 13, 19, 25, 33, 35-36, 39, 41-43, 46, 48, 51, 53,
56, 58, 69, 75, 79, 96, 111, 124, 128, 153, 160-163,
165, 167-168, 173-174, 187, 193-197, 200, 213-217,
219, 225, 229, 231, 234, 236-237, 240-242, 246-247,
249-250
Love of Truth Line (see also Satya Rekha), 48, 69, 174175, 177, 231-232, 236, 240, 242
Lumbar (Third) Chakra (see also Chakras, Manipura), 6465
Luna, Mount of, 33, 34-35, 36-41, 69, 75, 82-83, 8589, 98, 101, 106, 110, 112, 174-175, 178, 180, 197,
222, 223-228, 235-236, 238, 240, 242-245, 248,
250-252
Lunar, 9, 47, 80, 98
Lungs, 105-106, 158, 206
Lunula (see also Fingernails, Moons), 156-157
Lupus, 158
M
MacLean, Dr. Paul, 126, 127, 131
Magnetism, 2, 5-6, 10-11, 39, 41, 46, 47, 54-55, 74, 80,
90, 93, 164, 170, 216, 240, 247, 248
Major Lines, 6, 11, 41-45, 46, 74, 81, 99, 100, 111, 113,
176, 223, 228
Male, 6, 9, 12, 26-27, 50, 54, 95, 230
Manas, 3-4, 91, 129, 162, 167
Mangal (see also Mars, Mount of), 36-37, 49
Mangal Sahayak Rekha, 49
Index
Manipulative, 196, 197, 204

Manipura, 233-234
Mantras, 31, 53, 179, 193
Mars Assistant Line, 49
Mars, (see also Mars Galaxy), 25, 34, 36-37, 40, 49, 84,
110, 127, 146, 149-150, 171, 185-187, 189-193, 195,
197, 235, 239, 244,
Mars Galaxy, 33, 36-37, 56, 67, 108, 114, 117-122, 172173, 177, 222, 224, 227-228, 233, 237-238, 246
Mars Negative, 33, 36-37, 49, 56, 66, 84, 114, 117-121
Mars Positive, 31, 34-35, 38, 54, 80, 83-86, 100, 112, 114,
117-119, 222-223, 225-226, 235, 237-238, 240
Masculine, 4, 10-11, 35, 49, 56, 71, 170
Materialism, 59, 67, 191
Matter, 5, 7-11, 27, 41, 64, 90, 124, 161, 170, 181, 228
Maturity, 60, 62, 115, 171, 173, 182, 185, 193-194, 200,
218
Maya (see also Illusion, Delusion), 88-90, 163, 165, 170
Mechanical, 52, 210, 230, 244
Meditation, 16-17, 27-28, 53, 55, 101, 104, 108, 134, 151,
153, 170, 179, 184, 193, 195, 200, 238, 242, 243245, 248, 251
Medulla (see also Chakras), 15, 64-65, 131
Mental, 29, 33, 36-37, 42, 47, 55, 64, 74, 76, 93, 97, 104107, 109, 117, 126, 128, 136-137, 237, 246-247, 251
Mercury, 33, 34, 39-40, 47, 58, 108, 124, 145, 178, 223,
228, 229, 230, 235, 243, 250-251
Mercury Finger, 39-40, 56, 60, 63, 79, 81, 114, 117, 230,
250, 251
Mercury Line (see also Buddha Rekha), 13-14, 45, 47, 5152, 82-83, 121, 178, 228, 247, 250-253
Mercury Mount, 39-40, 47, 49-50, 56-57, 59, 63-64, 117,
124, 139-140, 222, 229-231, 243, 250
Mesoderm, 103
Metabolism, 155-157
Metacarpal Bone, 160-162, 168
Metacarpophalangeal Joint (see also Tamas Joint), 133134, 160-161
Metaphysics, 10, 11, 19, 22-23, 71, 130, 162, 164, 231, 241
Mind, ix, 3-5, 8, 19, 27-28, 34-35, 42, 51, 53, 64, 67, 83,
87, 89, 90, 97, 98, 100, 104, 105, 117, 126-127, 129,
135, 136, 137, 139, 140, 149, 163-165, 167, 183, 191,
196, 218, 242-243, 250
Minor Lines, 29, 32, 41, 45-50, 51-53, 74, 95, 99-100, 110111, 113, 160, 176-178, 181, 223, 226, 228, 236, 238240, 242, 245, 247, 253
Mixed Energy, 107
Mixed Hand Type, 252-253
Money, 80, 191, 197, 209-210, 212, 229
Montgomery, Ruth, 93
269
Mooladhara (see also Coccygeal (First) Chakra), 170,

200
Moon (see also Luna, Mount of), 6-7, 33-35, 38, 40, 47,
80, 86, 124-125, 243
Moon, Nail, 148, 156-157, 166, 219, 235
Moon Current, (see Ida)
Morphology, 24, 76, 80, 83, 95-97, 103, 105, 109-110, 112,
181
Mother, 3, 35, 38, 48, 78, 155, 165, 168, 192, 201-202, 243
Mother Earth, 4, 27, 168, 179
Mother Panchanguli, 24, 62
Mother Teresa, 48, 165
Motor, 71, 82-83, 97-99, 131, 228, 246
Mounts, 1, 2, 29, 32-41, 46-51, 53, 55-57, 59, 61-63, 6669, 75-76, 79, 82-83, 85-87, 90, 95, 97-98, 100, 106,
108, 110, 113, 115-119, 121, 123-128, 133-134, 139140, 143-144, 148, 157, 160-166, 168-171, 173, 178180, 186, 188, 193-196, 201, 203-209, 211-213, 216219, 222-231, 235-243, 245-250, 252
Mudras (see also Ling Mudra), 208
Mukha Shastra, 24
Muscle, 77, 103, 205, 225, 246
Mustishk Rehka (see also Head Line), 41
Mystic Cross, 236
N
Nail Color, Pink, 147, 148, 156, 166, 219
Nail Color, White, 151, 153, 155-158, 166, 247
Nail Plate (see also Fingernails), 147, 156-157
Namaste, 80, 93
Narrowly Spaced Fingers, 143
Near Death Experience (NDE), 16
Negative, 2, 4- 7, 9-12, 15-16, 18, 27, 40-42, 54, 65, 67,
71, 79, 85, 89, 91, 95, 105, 108, 114, 126, 138, 145,
151, 153-154, 162-165, 167, 170-171, 174, 183-184,
188, 192-193, 199, 206, 216, 226, 240, 243
Negative Pole, 6, 11, 54, 71, 162-163, 170
Neocortex, 11, 126-127, 131-132, 224
Nerves, 68, 71-72, 97-100, 103, 147-151, 153, 190-191,
246
Nervous System, 42, 72, 90, 103, 107, 147-153, 155-156,
205, 218-219, 245-248
Neurons, 97-98
Neutral Center, 6, 11, 116
Neutrality, 2, 4-12, 14-15, 41-42, 54-56, 65-66, 72, 96, 107,
116-117, 162-164, 167, 205, 216, 234
New Soul, 175-177
Nirukta, 22-23
Non-Dominant Hand, ix, 72, 73, 75-76, 78-80, 84-89, 9192, 94, 218-219
270
Index
North, 25, 40
Nose (see also Shiksha), 22-23, 35, 63
Nostril, 31, 92
O
Objectivity, x, 2, 4, 15-19, 35, 42, 62, 64, 117, 129, 156,
162, 167-168, 170, 182, 184-185, 188, 193, 195, 199,
202-203, 212, 215-217, 225, 234
Obsessive/Compulsive, 36, 156, 169
Obstinate, 165, 199, 203-204, 223, 240, 241
Obstruction Lines (see also Interference lines), 145-146,
184, 215-218, 224, 242, 244-245
Ojas, 234
Old Soul, 150, 175, 177, 240
Omnipotence, 165, 248
Omnipresence, 165, 248
Omniscience, 10, 165, 248
Oneness, 56, 167, 249
Onychophagy (see also Fingernails, Bitten), 156
Opposite, 2, 4-12, 17, 27, 66, 72, 84, 92, 95, 101, 103,
121-122, 208, 230, 244
Optimism, 18, 35, 106-107, 149, 156, 173, 181, 188, 205,
219, 225
Organs, 15, 35, 42, 68-69, 103, 107, 131, 249
Outgoing, 6, 9, 56, 80, 92-93, 95, 107
Overactive, 52, 56, 117-119, 123, 128-133, 169
Overly Supple, 140-141, 201, 202
Oversensitivity, 87, 100, 111-112, 153
Oxygen, 105-106, 108, 158, 204
P
Paad Jyotish, 23-24
Pain, 19, 38-39, 89, 93, 107, 137, 191, 193, 202, 211
Palm, 13, 29, 32-33, 36, 40-42, 46-47, 50, 57, 66-70, 74,
92, 97, 100, 105, 109-111, 113-116, 127, 131, 133,
161, 168, 176, 190, 208, 215, 222, 223, 228-229, 235,
237, 239, 242, 244-247, 248, 250-251, 253
Palmistry, vi, vii, viii, ix, 1, 2, 19, 21-25, 28, 30, 39, 131132, 147, 149, 156, 159, 192, 202, 215, 253
Panch (Five), 24, 62, 113
Panch Tattwas, 62-63, 65, 229
Panchanguli, 24, 62, 113
Papillary Ridges, 30, 67, 97-100, 103, 143, 166, 212, 215,
245
Paramatman (see also Parambrahma), ix, 3
Parambrahma (see also Paramatman), 3-5, 24
Paranoia, 35, 153
Paraprakriti, 4
Parasympathetic Nervous System, 103, 205
Paronychia, 157
Parwat (see also Mounts), 33, 53
Passive, 6, 9, 71, 95, 112, 206
Peace, 15, 27, 41-42, 54, 84-85, 106, 108, 118, 149-150,
152, 164-165, 170, 188, 196, 214, 237, 241
Pendulum Syndrome, 174, 177, 183, 225
Penfield, Dr. Wilder, 71
Perception, 3-4, 8, 15-16, 33-35, 39-40, 54-56, 75, 78, 87,
92-93, 108, 129, 162, 168, 170, 183-184, 194, 201,
212, 217-218, 223, 229-230, 243-244
Perfection, 5, 151-152, 163, 209, 212-215, 228
Periosteum, 155
Personal, 12, 17-19, 24, 34, 38, 49, 84, 140, 162, 165,
168, 177, 188, 196-198, 210, 221-224, 229, 244
Personal World, 32, 36, 55-56, 58-60, 68, 116-117, 124125, 128, 145-146, 186, 215, 216, 217, 231-232
Personality, 17, 24, 56, 73, 87, 90, 102, 125, 142, 161,
181, 191, 199-200, 219
Pert, Candace, 28
Pessimism, 240
Phalanges, 60-62, 66, 68-70, 76, 114, 125, 126-132, 133138, 144-146, 152-153, 160-162, 164, 166-168, 171175, 178-180, 181-197, 198-204, 207-217, 222, 228,
235, 242, 251-253
Phalange, Distal (Sattwa), 126-127, 133-134, 139, 152153, 160-162, 167, 172-175, 192, 242
Phalange, Logic (see also Phalange, Proximal), 61-62,
66, 162, 164, 166, 167-168, 174-175, 178-181, 182186, 187-189, 190, 193-197, 200-203, 207-213, 215217
Phalange, Middle (Rajas), 126-127, 129-130, 131, 133134, 139, 160
Phalange, Proximal (Tamas), 126-127, 130-131, 133-134,
139-140, 160-162, 167, 171, 222
Phalange, Will (see also Phalange, Distal), 61, 76, 162,
164, 166, 167-168, 171, 174-175, 181-193, 197-198,
201-204, 207, 210, 212-216, 235
Physical, ix, 2-6, 10-11, 16, 18-19, 22, 24, 26-28, 32-33,
35-37, 39-40, 42-43, 45, 47-48, 53, 60, 62-65, 67, 69,
74, 87, 89-90, 93, 95-98, 100, 104-105, 107, 109, 117,
126-131, 135-136, 148-150, 155, 163-164, 168-170,
181, 186, 193, 195, 208, 213, 219, 223-229, 231, 237238, 241-242, 245-247, 250-252
Physical Hand, 64-65
Physics, 5, 9-10, 23, 164
Picasso, Pablo, 93
Pingla, 9-11, 15, 17, 54-56, 61, 71-72, 79-80, 93, 96, 117,
124-125
Pink, see Hand Color, Pink and Nail Color, Pink
Pisces, 60
Index
Pitta (see also Mind and Fire), vi, 63, 64, 65, 148, 154,
234, 239-240, 248
Polarity, 5, 8-10, 12, 56, 65, 96
Popularity, 183, 247, 250
Positive, 2, 4-7, 9-16, 18, 29, 33, 35, 39, 41, 48-49, 54,
56, 57-58, 61, 65-67, 70, 71, 74, 76-77, 78-79, 83,
84, 85-86, 89, 91-92, 95, 101, 107-109, 111, 113,
116, 123, 125, 131, 132, 138, 145, 152-154, 157,
162-166, 168, 170-171, 173-174, 181, 183, 185-186,
188, 191, 197-198, 200, 206, 214, 216-218, 229,
242-243, 247
Positive Pole, 6, 11, 54, 71, 162-163, 170
Posture, 206
Practicality, 17, 67, 112, 136-137, 151, 176, 191, 202, 225,
228, 235, 237, 244-245, 253
Pragmatism, 59, 82, 153, 191, 231
Prakriti (also prakruti), viii, 4-5, 17, 195
Pranayama, 93, 96, 104
Prarabdh, 91
Preservation, 3, 17, 163, 167
Primordial Brain (see also Reptilian Complex), 127, 224
Procrastination, 100, 182
Procreation, 169, 224
Proximal Interphalangeal Joint (see also Rajas Joint), 133134
Psychic Centers (see also Chakras), 15, 53, 74, 170
Psychic Hand, 222, 235, 242-245
Psychokinesis, 244
Pul (see also Sankalp Pul, Tark Pul, Bridges), 61-62, 139140, 166, 171, 178, 182, 186, 193-194, 208-212, 216218
Pulse, 31, 204
Puranas, ix, 23
Q
Quadrangle, 11, 32, 53-55, 74-81, 83-86, 110, 120-121,
133, 180-181, 197, 228, 242, 247-248
Quantity/Quality (Q/Q) Principle, 127-132, 148-149, 171,
233
R
Radial Artery, 204
Rahu, 33, 40-41, 56, 117, 228, 231, 232
Rajas, 2-7, 10-12, 28, 32, 37, 40-42, 53-54, 60-61, 66-70,
125-131, 133-137, 139, 144, 162-165, 167, 174, 205,
213, 218, 222-227, 234-235
Rajas Joint (see also Proximal Interphalangeal Joint), 133134, 135, 136-137
Rajas Phalange, see also Phalange, Middle, 162
Ramakrishna, 169
271
Rapid Breathing, 16, 206

Realist (see also Square Hand and Cognitive), 59, 153,
222, 226-232, 244-245, 248
Rebirth (see also Reincarnation), x, 167
Receiving, 4, 6-7, 54, 80, 95-96, 109, 112, 243, 247
Rectangular Hand, 222, 232-245
Rectangular Hand (Conic) (see also Aestheticism), 222,
235-238
Rectangular Hand (Philosophic) (see also Ascetic), 222,
235, 238-242
Rectangular Hand (Psychic) (see also Sensitivity), 222,
235, 242-245
Red, 105-107, 110, 158, 247
Refinement, 42, 64, 74, 97, 99-101, 111, 150, 185, 187,
194, 213, 226, 232, 235, 237, 240, 246
Reflection, 21, 42, 51, 57, 73, 84, 104, 107, 114, 129, 152,
237, 240, 244
Regression, 13-14, 76
Reincarnation (see also Rebirth), x, 19, 25-27, 73, 90
Relaxation, 55, 60, 80, 103-104, 108, 110, 143, 145, 149,
151-152, 154-155, 169, 176, 179, 190, 198-201, 205206, 214-215, 219, 228, 244-245, 248
Reptilian Complex (see also Primordial Brain), 11, 126127, 130-131, 224
Repulsion, 5, 10
Resourcefulness, 173, 183, 190, 246
Restlessness, 35, 106, 190, 237, 243, 246
Ridges, Longitudinal, see Ridges, Vertical
Ridges, Transverse, 154
Ridges, Vertical, 154
Right, 9, 11, 15, 24, 41, 71-73, 75-83, 85-86, 88, 92-94
Rigidity, 140-141, 199, 201, 203
Ring of Solomon, 48, 236, 242, 252-253
Rishis, ix, 2, 22, 33, 37, 62
Ritual, 22-23, 127, 225
Roma, 25, 27
Romans, 21, 25, 26
S
Sacral (Second) Chakra (see also Chakras), 64-65, 227,
230
Sadness, 19, 35, 102, 129, 153, 169
Sagittarius, 60, 172
Sahasra (see also Third-Eye (Seventh) Chakra), 200
Sallow, 107-108, 239
Samadhi, 89
Samhita Jyotish, 22-23
Samhita Shastra, 22
Samudrik Shastra, 22-24
Sanchit, 91
272
Index
Sankalp Pul (see also Pul, Tark Pul, Bridges), 61-62, 166,
182, 186, 208-211
Sanskrit, ix, 1, 22, 39, 48, 56
Santah Rekha (see also Children Lines), 50
Saraswati, 31
Sat, 3-5, 10
Sat-chit-ananda, 3-4, 10
Sattwa, 2-7, 10-12, 32, 37, 40-42, 47, 53-54, 57, 60, 6670, 125-134, 136-137, 139, 144-145, 162-165, 174,
178, 181, 205-207, 213, 215, 218, 222-227, 229, 234235, 242, 250-251
Sattwa Joint (see also Distal Interphalangeal Joint), 133,
134, 136-137
Sattwa Phalange, see also Phalange, Distal, 162
Saturn, 33, 34, 38, 39-40, 56-57, 61, 64, 108, 114, 116121, 127, 149-151, 172, 185, 187, 189-193, 230, 233,
235, 237-238, 240, 242, 249
Saturn Finger, 38, 55-57, 61, 63, 65, 81, 114-121, 129130, 140, 153, 172-175, 228, 230, 233-235, 238, 240,
246
Saturn Line, 13, 46, 47, 51-52, 55, 78-79, 82-83, 174, 190,
198, 236, 240, 244-245, 247-248
Saturn Mount, 38, 46, 49, 53, 54, 57, 61, 62, 67, 169, 194,
219, 221, 226, 227, 228, 232, 235, 237, 238, 240
Satya Rekha (see also Love of Truth Line), 48
Scorpio, 60, 129-130
Seasons, 60, 224
Security, 16-17, 36, 56, 67, 76, 101, 124, 161, 165, 168,
176, 180-181, 200, 212, 224-227, 229-230, 232
Seep, 143-144, 212, 214-215
Self-absorption, 56, 87, 101, 112, 179, 195, 207, 231
Selfishness, 124, 169
Selflessness, 48, 129, 131, 161-162, 174
Sensitivity (see also Rectangular Hand (Psychic)), 7, 17,
35, 48, 80, 82-83, 85-87, 92, 98-99, 101-103, 107,
111, 115, 124, 147-148, 150, 152-153, 155, 180, 194,
197, 201-202, 206, 222, 225, 228, 230, 235-237, 242,
244-247, 250
Sensory, 3-4, 12, 35-36, 39, 91, 97-98, 100, 127, 129, 131,
170, 223, 228, 242-244, 246
Sex, 169, 230, 241, 247
Shadow Planets, 33, 40
Shakti, 11-12, 170
Shani Rekha (see also Saturn Line), 38, 46
Shankh, 143-144, 212, 214-215
Shiksha, 22, 23
Shiva, 3, 5, 11-12, 162-164, 170
Shukra (see also Venus, Mount of), 35-36
Shukra Rekha (see also Venus, Girdle of), 47
Shyness, 59, 141, 207
Sight, 34, 63, 65, 170, 218, 234

Signs of Obstruction, 50-51, 144-146, 184, 215-218, 224,
242, 244
Signs of the Zodiac, Cardinal, 60
Signs of the Zodiac, Fixed, 60
Signs of the Zodiac, Mutable, 60
Signs of Wisdom, 50, 51, 165, 231, 236, 240, 242
Silvers, Evelyn, 28
Sleep, 3, 16, 83, 120, 130-131, 170, 200-201, 224-225,
242, 245
Slow, 7, 103-104, 109, 112, 115-116, 137, 176-177, 184,
205-206, 224
Smell, 34, 63, 65, 170, 213, 218, 224, 235
Softness, 7, 109, 112, 198, 235, 237, 240, 244, 248
Solar, 9, 11, 33, 39, 80
Soul (see also Atma, Atmabala, Soul Force), ix, 2-6, 8, 12,
19, 22, 27, 32-33, 35, 38-39, 41-43, 53, 62, 66-67, 8081, 89, 124-127, 135-136, 139-140, 150, 158, 163-165,
167, 170, 175-177, 218, 221, 227, 235, 240, 247-250
Soul Force (see also Atma, Atmabala, Soul), 35, 54, 164165
Soul in Progress, 175-177
South, 26, 40
Spark, 5, 17, 32
Spatulate Hand, 222, 246-248
Spatulate Hand, Broad-Based, 247, 248-250
Spatulate Hand, Wide Arc, 247, 250-252
Spatulate Tip, Finger, 253
Spatulate Tip, Thumb, 166, 189-190
Sphincter, 205
Spine, 9, 15, 53-54, 65, 117, 170
Spirit, 8, 10, 12, 17-19, 22, 24, 26, 32-33, 36, 38, 42, 51,
53, 63-65, 67-68, 74, 80, 85-84, 98, 128-131, 134136, 139, 148, 161, 163-164, 169, 190-191, 203, 206,
209, 211, 213, 224, 241-242, 244, 247, 251
Spontaneity, 47, 54, 58, 72, 115, 126, 133, 137, 141, 168,
179, 183, 187, 195, 197, 205, 207, 216, 232, 245,
253
Square Hand, 222, 226-232, 233, 235, 237, 245-246, 253
Square Tip, Thumb, 166, 189, 190-191, 228
Squares, 13, 14, 50-51, 54, 174-175
Sruti (see also Clairaudience), 22
Stamina, Mental, 33, 37, 155, 169, 189
Stamina, Physical, 42, 49, 105, 112, 213, 218, 238, 245248
Stars, 50-51, 54, 79, 240
Straightness (Fingers), 74, 123, 125, 205, 224, 238
Straightness (Lines), 49, 59, 79, 190-191, 212, 229, 231,
241
Straightness (Sankalp Pul), 210, 211-212
Index
Strength, 17, 34, 35-37, 39, 41, 43, 49, 54-55, 60, 68-70,
83, 97-98, 102, 107, 117-118, 120, 122, 127, 129-132,
136, 139, 149-152, 155, 169, 174, 179, 188-189, 197198, 208, 217, 222, 237, 245, 250
Stress, 28, 36, 80, 84, 103, 105-107, 127, 129, 140, 145,
154, 156, 180, 183, 193, 200, 205-207, 218-219, 224
Striations, 148, 155, 219
Stubborn, 79, 165, 194, 199, 201, 203
Subconscious, ix, 32, 41, 51-53, 66, 73, 75, 79, 84, 90, 95,
99, 113, 123, 208, 219, 253
Subjectivity, 4, 16, 55, 75, 168, 183, 184-185, 188, 193194, 201-204, 206, 216-217
Success, 3, 13, 40, 45-46, 49, 62, 79, 92, 112, 144, 151,
173-174, 177-178, 191, 196, 198-199, 214, 216, 231,
246, 250
Sun, 6-7, 33, 34, 35, 38-39, 56, 68, 79, 124-125, 128, 145,
230, 232, 235, 243, 249-250
Sun Finger, 38-39, 57-58, 63, 68, 81, 114, 117, 120, 129130, 139, 153, 230-231
Sun Line (see also Surya Rekha), 13, 45, 46, 51-52, 177178, 180, 199, 228, 236, 240-241, 247
Sun Mount, 35, 38-39, 46, 56, 59, 63-64, 79, 108, 110,
117, 121, 196, 223, 224, 229-230, 243
Superconscious, ix, 32-34, 41, 51, 53, 66, 95, 113, 160161
Super-Ether (see also Chakras), 64, 65
Suppleness, 140-141, 148, 154, 166, 197-198, 200-202,
204, 242
Surya Rekha (see also Sun line), 39, 46
Sushumna, 9-11, 15, 54, 56, 74
Swara, 15, 92
Symmetrical, 76, 222-223, 226, 233, 235
Sympathetic Nervous System, 103, 205
Synergy, 6-9, 37, 41, 115, 165, 195, 228, 234-235, 242,
246
T
Tai-Chi, 10, 80, 93, 95
Tamas Joint (see also Metacarpophalangeal Joint), 133134, 135-136
Tamas Phalange, see also Phalange, Proximal, 162
Tamas, 2-7, 10-12, 32, 37, 40-42, 45, 47, 53-54, 60-61,
66-70, 125-136, 139, 144, 161-165, 170, 173-174,
176, 178-181, 205-207, 213, 215, 218, 222-226, 229,
234-235, 252
Tao, the, 6-8
Tark Pul (see also Pul, Sankalp Pul, Bridges), 61-62, 166,
171, 178, 182, 186, 193-194, 208-209, 211-212, 216218
Taste, 34, 63, 65, 170, 218, 229, 237
273
Tattwa (Element) (see also Panch Tattwas), 62-63, 65, 230

Taurus, 60, 212
Temperature, 10, 95-96, 103-104, 105-107, 109-110, 112
Temperature, Cold, 104, 107, 112
Temperature, Hot, 104, 106, 110
Temperature, Warm, 10, 104, 106, 110
Texture, 67, 95-96, 97-103, 104, 106-107, 110-112, 158,
223, 228, 235, 239-242, 244, 246, 252-253
Texture, Coarse, 67, 97-98, 99, 101-102, 104, 106, 110111, 146, 223, 228, 239-241, 252
Texture, Fine, 97, 100-101, 102, 104, 107, 111-112, 228
Texture, Medium, 97, 98-99, 104, 106, 110, 240, 246
Third Eye, 64-65, 189
Third-Eye (Seventh) Chakra (see also Chakras, Sahasra),
64-65, 189
Thumb, 55-56, 61-62, 66-68, 74-76, 78, 81, 110, 112, 117,
124, 128, 145, 159-219, 222-223, 228, 235, 237-238,
242, 245, 251
Thumb, Angle of (see also Angle), 204-208
Thumb, High-set, 172, 179-180, 181
Thumb, Low-set, 172, 179, 180-181
Thumbnail (see also Fingernails), 166, 218-219
Thyroid, 155, 158
Time, 9-10, 13, 22-23, 26-27, 47, 53, 64-65, 73, 76, 84, 89,
91, 99, 116, 119, 122, 125, 127, 129-130, 132, 134,
137, 149, 156, 164, 167, 171, 177, 181, 183-184, 191,
197-198, 200, 206, 209-212, 225, 230, 241, 248
Tissue, 90, 103, 105, 108-109, 112, 151, 155-156, 200,
204, 246
Touch, 34, 63-65, 170, 218, 249
Toxins, 107-108, 146, 154
Transcendence, 7-8, 10, 39, 46-47, 53, 89, 96, 124, 144,
164, 181, 215, 249
Transformation, vii, ix, 3, 19, 33, 38, 60, 214, 234, 249
Tridents, 50, 242
Tridoshas, 63, 65, 148, 154-155, 224, 229, 234, 247
Trinity, 2-6, 8-11, 41-42, 54, 66, 161-164, 167
Triune Brain, the, 126-127
Trust, 35, 80, 145, 153, 179-180, 191, 194, 232, 241-242
U
Underactive, 52, 69, 117-119, 123, 128-132, 170, 252
Union Line (see also Vivaha Rekha), 13, 49-50
Unreasonable, 201-204, 228
Upanishads, ix, 23
Uplifting Lines, 144, 215
V
Vata (see also Spirit and Ether and Air), viii, 63-65, 148,
153, 247
274
Index
Ved Purush, 22-23

Vedangas (see also Vedas), 22-23
Vedas, viii, ix, 2, 4, 22-23, 25, 27-29, 66, 234, 248
Veins, 105, 109, 204, 242
Venus, 25, 35-36, 62, 124, 160, 161-162, 163-165, 180181, 183, 193-195, 199, 201-202, 205, 208, 213, 216,
219, 224, 228, 250
Venus, Girdle of, 45, 47-48, 177, 242, 245
Venus, Mount of, 33, 34, 35-36, 37, 39-41, 45, 49, 61-63,
66-67, 68, 75-76, 83, 98, 101, 108, 110, 117, 124,
160, 161, 162-167, 168-170, 171, 173-174, 177-181,
183, 186, 193-195, 202-209, 211-213, 215-219, 222223, 227-229, 235-238, 242-243, 246, 248-250, 252
Vertical Lines, 144-145, 154, 215
Vibration, 2, 4-5, 15, 22, 56, 64, 90
Vigor, 101, 112, 150, 213, 236
Virgo, 60-61
Virtue, 117-118, 121, 162, 167, 242
Vishnu, 3, 5, 11, 162-164, 167, 170
Vishnunabhi, 11
Visible, 5, 148
Visualisation, 28, 184, 200
Vitality, 39, 43, 100, 103, 106, 149, 155, 169, 172, 204,
207-208, 219
Vivaha Rekha (see also Union Line), 49
Vulnerability, 44, 100, 111, 140-141, 151, 180, 207, 237
Vyakaran, 22-23
W
Waist-Like Logic, 195-197
Water, 9, 32, 35, 62-65, 98, 135, 142, 145, 148, 154-156,
170, 179-181, 200, 218, 224, 229-231
Weakness, 18, 43, 78, 108, 165, 172, 216, 222, 248
Wealth, 32, 62, 129, 134
Weil, Dr. Andrew, 28
West, x, 6, 25-28, 38, 40, 60, 80
White, see Hand Color, White and Nail Color, White
Widely Spaced Fingers, 79, 141, 142
Width (Kalpnic Path), 56, 115,
Width (Nails), 148-152
Width (Phalange), 68, 127-128, 187-197
Width (Thumb), 166, 171, 172, 173, 175, 185-187
Width (Wrist), 41
Will Joint, Firm, 199-200
Will Joint, Supple, 197-199
Williams, Dr. Redford B., 106
Willpower, 160-161, 167, 175, 182-183, 188-189, 199, 208,
212, 214, 216, 218, 238
Wisdom, 2, 14, 19, 31-32, 38, 50-51, 60-62, 67, 69, 75, 81,
115-116, 118, 132-133, 138, 149, 165, 168, 171, 173-
175, 177, 187, 193, 197-198, 224, 231, 236, 240-242,

244, 247, 253
Wonder, Jacquelyn, 80, 93
Wrist, 32, 41, 62, 66-67, 160, 204, 222, 242
X
Xie-he-mian, 7-8, 10-11, 96, 104, 109, 163
Y
Yang, 6-8, 10-11, 36, 72, 80, 93, 95-100, 104-107, 109111, 117, 121, 123-125, 142, 179, 195, 197-198, 243
Yin, 6-8, 10-11, 35-36, 72, 80, 93, 95-100, 103, 105-107,
109-112, 117, 121, 123, 125, 142-143, 195, 197-198,
207, 243
Yin-Yang, 6-8, 95-96
Yoga, 17, 23, 27, 45, 55, 93, 101, 106-108, 120, 131, 151,
153, 170, 179, 193, 238, 251
Yogananda, Paramahansa, 3, 64, 91, 162
Z
Zinc, 155-156
Zodiac, 60-61
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INTRODUCTION TO HAST JYOTISH

Birla, Ghanshyam Singh

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Original artwork by Sophie Bisaillon

Chapter 1 Principles of Hast Jyotish within the Vedic Tradition

Chapter 2 The Historical Roots of Palmistry in World Cultures

Chapter 3 Geography of the Hand

Chapter 4 The Activity of the Hand

Chapter 5 Morphological Analysis

Chapter 6 The Fingers: Our Conscious Expression

Chapter 7 Nails: Armor of the Nervous System

Chapter 8 The Thumb: Indicator of Our Individuality

Chapter 9 Hand Types: Different Paths to Personal Growth

How to Take a Handprint

Figure 22. A hast jyotishi student saying his morning prayer.

Karagray Wastay Lakshmi, Karmadiay Saraswati,

Chapter 3 Geography of the Hand

This chapter introduces all the areas of the

hand important in the study of hast jyotish. In

major lines; and the conscious, the minor lines

Figure 23. The three levels of consciousnesssuperconscious,

sattwa, our soul nature, the subconscious relates

tamas, our physical nature.

THE THREE LEVELS OF

The three levels of consciousness

The mounts indicate the degree to which

superconscious, subconscious and consciousare

we are in tune with our superconscious. Within

seen through the mounts, major and minor lines,

each of us lies a soul, the individuated spark of

respectively. The mounts reflect our supercon-

the universal spirit that we call God. This force is

scious nature, the nature of our convictions

referred to as sattwa, our superconscious. This

developed over a period of lifetimes. They

profound aspect of our nature, however, is not

provide the ground upon which the major lines

easily apparent on a conscious level. It is through

Chapter 3 Geography of the Hand

the course of our evolutionour transformation

The palm is divided into ten areas called

and growth while in the physical bodythat we

mounts (Fig. 24). Eight of these mounts relate

are ultimately able to become aware of our souls

to corresponding heavenly bodies that indicate

a wide range of specific attributes, both posi-

The mounts, called parwat in Hindi meaning

tive and negative. The mounts are Luna (Earths

little mountains, constitute one of the most

moon, a natural satellite), Venus, Mars nega-

significant areas of the hand, one that most

tive (-) and Mars positive (+)forming what

intimately mirrors our soul nature. The quality of

we refer to as the Mars galaxyJupiter,

the mounts and their related fingers will indicate

Saturn, Sun (the star at the center of our solar

to what degree we have strived to connect with

system), and Mercury. In addition, there are two

this deeper self. Ideally, when the mounts are

mounts, Rahu and Ketu, known in Eastern

individually balanced and integrated with one