the line of mars or inner life line

what is called the line of mars is that line that is found only on some hands encircling the mount of venus and inside the line of life.

this line, which rises on the mount of mars, from which it derives its name, when found clear and strong appears to back up and reinforce the line of life (4-4, plate x.). it indicates great vitality, power of resistance to illness and disease, and is not found on all hands.

it is an excellent sign on the hands of soldiers, or in connection with all persons who follow a dangerous calling.

all breaks or bad marks indicated on the line of life are minimized on the hands that have this inner life line, or line of mars.

as its name implies, in character it denotes a robust and rather fighting disposition, a person naturally inclined to rush into dangers and quarrels, and if deeply marked and reddish in colour it increases all indications of accidents and dangers shown on other parts of the hand.

when a branch seems to shoot off from this line and runs on to the mount of luna (5-5, plate x.), it foreshadows restlessness and an intense craving for[pg 45] excitement. with a weak-looking line of mentality it is a sure sign of a craving for drink and intemperance of all kinds, and at the point where it breaks through the line of life, it generally indicates death brought on by the intemperance this mark foreshadows.

plate x. the line of life, the line of mars, and other signs. plate x. the line of life, the line of mars, and other signs.

it is generally found on short, thick-set square hands or short hands, but when found on a long, thin, and narrow palm, it indicates great vitality and[pg 46] resistance to disease, a nervous, highly-strung, and rather irritable disposition.

any broken life line with this line of mars behind it may indicate great danger of death where the break appears, but a danger that will be overcome through the vitality indicated by this inner life line or line of mars.