The Washington times., 1906-09-18


proper place or leaning TO a neighboTing
mount. To the inexperienced eye a
magnifying glass may be of great assis-
tance. The Illustration herewith VIII
give a better understanding than words
The mounts have often been said. and
very Justly / think, that they can be
considered as similar IN their rela-
ton 10 the faculties OF the human
head as examined by the phrenoI-
ogist ~
They are either found absent.
normal, or exaggerated, as the case
may be-
When normal they have only
slight elevation. Venus. however,
is allowed a greater development.
When the mounts are normal they are
al their best. When exaggerated they
destroy the good qualities indicated by
carrying them 10 excess.
\ mount that is much crossed by con-
fused lines is an equivalent 10 an exag-
aerauon. These lines, however, must lie
i'm the confines of the square under each
finger The illustration shows how
much they may cover.
These mounts are seldom found at
their proper places tat the root OF the
70
mount. the meaning of which the reader
Will be able 10 Interpret after their sig
nifcanct In their proper places has been
learned
A hand that shows total absence Of
mounts, Jha- is, when the space AT
the root OF the fingers appears per
fectIy har. even hollow. the Indication
is that the individuals life viii be-
negative one. This I have often noticed
on hands where the individual had lii
tie OF no chance 70 develop in early
life. due 20 privauon or opposition OF
parents.
When these mounts appear 90 be fair
ly in evidence, il denotes high principle
and courage, also a life of peace and
plenty
ON a hard hand the mounts are never
rs prominent as on a softer type. How
ever. the firmness of the hand itself
VIII make up for the deficiency and
have the same significance as the de
y,l0pments on the soft hand
The Mounts of the Hands.
The mount of Jupiter is found at the
root Of the pointing finger.
Its absence indicates a lack Of re-
spect for self. for parents. old age and
religion The subject is generally coarse
and ul-bred in manners.
When normal. indicates ambition.
honest pride, religion, rather reserved
and a dissemination 10 mingle with
new people. The owners possess energy
love for power and usually become
leaders in their vOcations and are well
qualified for positions of responsibility
or authority. Ii is the mans mount
When exaggerated, indicates an over
yyhelming ambition, a domineering spir-
il. a selfish lover of power vindictiVe,
Jealous, and one who is highly inflated
with his own Importance.
The mount OF Jupiter Is found at the
root Of the middle finger. When ao-
sent. indicates a poor and dull lie
When normal, indicates a love for
somber things, solitude, caution, quiet
ness sincere and earnest in work de-
sire to invest money in land and build
ings also a longing for occult sciences
ana mental philosophy. For music, but
OF the sacred order. The confirmed
bachelor often has the mount well de-
veloped.
When exaggerated. indicates extreme
sa1sftfveness, melancholy, gloomy, and
chaugeabIc in moods, also a sign OF
fatality and with a high mount or the
moon. a constant horror Of death; with
a sloping head lire, it is a sign of self
destruction.
The mount OF the sun is found at the
root OF the ring finger.
When absent indicates a duu intel
ltet and little interest in the beauuIuI
cl life. either art or nature
When normal. indicates wealth, fame,
q love for all that Is beauuIul. ana
talent 10 express the same. People with
this mount fairly developed are often
unhappy I'm their m3rital relations Iot
THEN ideas are too high and are proae
L. compare their life partners Win
others they may meet, thus noting their
SHORTCOMINGS, consequently aye more
impressed with others than their own,
Mercury's Strange Function.
When exaggerated. indicates an ex-
taord.nary vanity. hankering after fiat
terry ana great desire for wealth, no
tcriety show. envy. curiosity. and an
unreasoning temper, are also recorded
by the abnormal development Of the
mount. These subjects love TO boast
and brag and think themselves far
superior to others. I admit they often
possess great talent but arc too Obtru-
sive To be admired.
The mount 0f Mercury is found at the
root Of the little finger When absent,
indicates indifferent success in business.
The absence OF this mount is easily re-
coguized by the little finger appearing
as thougn il were pushed into the hand.
tHus making the line of the pase of the
fingers uneven.
When crmal. is very essential and
has two very important indications,
either for good or bad. according to the
hand. on good hand It is very favor
able. on a bad hand it makes the bad
verse. On a good hand 1t indicates
business success, el0quence. love for
sciences-the successful doctor. Also a
love Tor travel. excitement wit. genius
rApldlty Of thought. and the power OF
expression. With a straight, clear head
line. the successful business man or
lawyer. as it gives clearness OF judg-
ment and force in argument This
mount is found IN q hands OF good
PLAYERS at games, the athlete; one who
would not shirk hard work.
When exaggerated, indicates a cum