Other names for these Lines:

(1) The Lines of Affection

(2) The Lines of Marriage

(3) The Lines of Sexuality

Normal position of these Lines:

These lines are placed horizontally at the percussion of the hand between the Line of heart and the base of the Mount of Mercury.

General function of these Lines:

(1) They reveal the sexual 'potency' of an individual.

(2) They also represent certain vital aspects of sex-partnership.

Nature of the Lines of Union

A single Line Deep affection relating to opposite sex but normal sexual potentiality.

Many Lines Presence of periodicity in the display of sexual passion.

If the Lines begin with forks unusual affection

Long Line Affection continues longer

If the Line is thin in proportion to other lines in the hand.  The subject has no real strong passion for sex life.

If the Line starts deep and gradually grows thin Steady decline of sexual vitality.

If the Line starts thin and gradually becomes stronger Increase in sexual vitality.

An island on the Line Some unhappiness during the course of affection

If the Line composed of islands Subject possessing not enough urge to marry anyone.

If a cross is seen on the line Serious impediment to affection.

If the Line ends in a star Affection (false) used as a means of exploitation.

A fork at its termination Separation of married partners due to subject's faults.

The fork at the termination is not wide  Separation of married partners due to external factors.

If branches rise from the Line Happy and prosperous married life.

If worry lines run from the Mount of Venus and cutting this Line  Relatives often interfere with the married life of the subject.

If the Line slopes towards the Line of Heart  Widowhood or widowerhood

If the Line curves upward Subject may not marry..

If the Line is close to the Line of Heart Matrimony may take place between 18 and 21 years.

An upward branch touching the Mount of he Sun A brilliant union

If the Line is broken Separation or divorce

A black spot on the Line widow hood or widowerhood

Full of little islands or downward branches Subject may not marry.