Lines on the Soles of the Feet: Meanings
The texture of the soles and the lines and patterns on them are read much like the lines of the hand. Fine, clear lines and special shapes are considered signs of good fortune.
Texture of the soles
Thick, rough soles all over
The tradition links these with a hard life, heavy work and little comfort.
Thick, very rough soles with cracks everywhere
Making a living may be a struggle, and this person often leaves their birthplace to settle somewhere else.
Soft soles of medium thickness
A forgetful, proud and headstrong person who likes to have their own way and is not very organized at work.
Soft soles with fine, clear lines
A person "born to wealth" who may receive an inheritance from their family and is said to find a good partner with high destiny.
Fine, rosy soles with lines as delicate as lotus fibres
A sign of authority and great spiritual merit, especially favourable for a religious life with many followers. The tradition says it is less lucky for someone living an ordinary worldly life.
Lines on the soles
Even soles with whorls all over
Very intelligent and quick-witted, able to keep up with anyone. This person often becomes a leader with many people working for them.
Rough soles with deep, straight, unbroken lines
An excellent business manager who travels abroad often and finds success and good fortune with people of other countries and languages.
Rough soles with short, deep lines broken into pieces
A life of ups and downs. This person is restless, works fast, loves to experiment and likes their own way, but is very responsible.
Short, stubby soles crossed by many tangled lines
The old texts describe a restless, moody mind and a strong will, and a long life that is not always easy.
Special patterns
A whorl in the middle of the sole or on the heel
A fortunate person, loved by others and by elders, who usually has supporters and patrons and lives comfortably.
Patterns like a star or a turtle
Good-humoured and eloquent, able to get help from people in every field. Whatever they do tends to progress, bringing honour and a good name.
Patterns resembling animals, on a flat or slightly hollow sole
A sign of authority and of having many people under one's care.
A pattern like a lotus or a wheel
A sign of rising high. In public service this person advances faster than their peers, and wherever they go they are admired and respected.
Thin feet with smooth soles, fine lines and many deep, clear whorls
Considered the most auspicious foot in the collection: a person of great blessings and spiritual power.