1. On The First Phalanx

Downward lines - Will power more clearly marked, up to three lines; more lines - Scattering of will power minimizing results.

These lines crossed, or cross lines by themselves - Great obstacles to success.

Small, short lines near the nail - Legacies.

A line from the first phalanx to the Line of Life - Death from a metallic weapon (sword or dagger).

A cross near the nail with an exaggerate or much rayed Mount of Venus - Unchastity.

Two crosses near the nail - Love of luxury.

A with. with a Mount of Venus exaggerated or much lined - Immorality,

Two stars near the nail - Captiousness; constant fault-finding.

A triangle - The will power of the subject is concentrated on scientific labors.

A circle - A great triumph for the subject, due to his steadfast will.

A square - The will-power is concentrated in one direction only. Often tyrannic disposition.

A grille near the nail (with other con-firmatory signs) - A husband (or wife) in danger of death by said wife or husband.

A. On The Second Phalanx

Downward lines, if not too many - Clear, sound reasoning power.

Cross Tines - False reasoning; lack of common sense.

A forked line - Hesitating ways.

A cross - An easily influenced nature.

One or two stars - A nature easily led in the worst direction, but endowed with an amiable disposition.

A triangle - Deep scientific or philosophical talents.

A square - Logic not easily shaken: with bad indications - Blind stubbornness.

A circle - The triumph of reason.

A grille - A lack of moral sense and honest reasoning methods.

A line from the second phalanx to the Line of Life - Troubles in married life.