THE THENAR OR LIFE LINE OR THE EARTH LINE: A FEW FALLACIES

THE THENAR (LIFE) LINE : A FEW FALLACIES

Julius Spier further says that The thenar line, called the 'life line', surrounds the thumb and the thenar elevation. The name does not imply the length of life but rather the vitality of the personality. Therefore, it is known as the line of Vitality or the Constitution.

THE THENAR OR LIFE LINE OR THE EARTH LINE: A FEW FALLACIES

In the book 'The hands of children, an introduction to psychochirology', by Julius Spier, C.G. Jung writes that 'The totality of conception of modern biology which is based on the evidence of a host of observations and research does not exclude the possibility that hands, whose shape and functioning are so intimately connected with the psyche, might provide revealing and therefore interpretable expressions of psychical peculiarity, that is, of the human character' According to Julius Spier Normal hands have neither too few nor too many lines. Deviations to either extreme signify disturbances in the flow of experiences and functioning. The quality of the lines, especially the main ones, is indicative of the mental function which they represent. Lines of good quality are curved and animated, i.e. lively. Julius Spier further says that The thenar line, called the 'life line', surrounds the thumb and the thenar elevation. The name does not imply the length of life but rather the vitality of the personality. Therefore, it is known as the line of Vitality or the Constitution. Referring to http://cheiro.co.za/length-of-life-and-lines , we are informed by Jennifer Hirsch that There remains in traditional palmistry a pervasive myth, which suggests that a palm reader is able to foretell the length of your life, from the length of your life line. Yet many people with a short life line live a long life, just as many who die young have long life lines.

THE THENAR OR LIFE LINE OR THE EARTH LINE: A FEW FALLACIES

From whence this fatalistic idea, that a short line puts you at risk of a short life? What does it mean if you have a short line, if it doesnt mean a short life? The myth dates back to mediaeval times, when markings on the hands were believed to have literal and specific interpretation, and superstition was rife. According to chirologist it is known as the Earth Line, where the physical vitality and regenerative capacity is indicated. According to Dr. Arnold Holtzman in his classical textbook, Psychodiagnostic Chirology in Analysis and Therapy this (thenar) line originates in the area where consciousness of the physical and material outer world secures its anchor in reality. Hence it makes us aware of the nature of this real world to the body's energy/drive programmes. If this thenar line hugs nearer the thumb, thereby reducing the size of this mount of vitality and becoming deficient, then the discipline of ego and the ability to achieve our needs and the energy to have a full life will suffer greatly. Through this post I request all students and lovers of chirology to go through the original and latest books on chirology and also constantly refer the various sites on the web to update your knowledge in a scientific manner. In this regard we are lucky to have access to the latest material written scientifically than the previous generations.