Palm Line Markings: Dots, Islands, Chains, Breaks and Forks

Readings by Ajarn Chayut, founder of horoall.com

Before reading what each main line means, palm readers look at the small features along the lines. A dot, an island or a fork changes the strength of whatever line it appears on.

Double lines (supporting lines)

A second line running parallel to a main line is called a supporting or "power" line. It adds strength to that line. In Ajarn Chayut's experience it appears most often next to the life line, where it marks a strong, resilient life: a person who comes through danger and illness and is hard to knock down.

Branches rising upward

A small line branching upward from the start, middle or end of any line is a good sign that adds energy to that line.

Branches falling downward

A branch that drops downward from a line is less favourable: it drains some of that line's strength.

Forked ends (a line splitting at its tip)

The textbooks say a fork at the end of a line supports intelligence and ideas but can bring a lack of confidence and drive. Ajarn Chayut adds a measure from experience: a short fork of about 1 cm matches the textbook, but a fork longer than 1.5–2 cm points to someone who relies too much on others, until the people around them begin to drift away.

Broken lines

Some textbooks say a break in a line has no meaning, but Ajarn Chayut is certain from experience that it does: it marks a difficult period at the age that matches the break, and the more breaks a line has, the more obstacles. His advice for mending a broken line: stay positive and never wish harm on anyone, do not take advantage of others, and do good regularly according to your own faith. He reports seeing lines begin to change within about three months.

Crossing lines

A small line cutting across a main line seems to interrupt it. If it crosses a good line, it weakens that line's good influence; if it crosses an unfavourable line, it cancels the bad influence, which is lucky. Crossing lines can be hard to spot without looking closely.

Wavy lines

A wavy section is a line of uncertainty. When life reaches that period, plans may not work out and happiness can feel out of reach. How to read it depends on which other lines cross or join the wave.

Islands

A clear, prominent island (a small loop) on a line is not a good sign, although few people have one.

Chained lines

A line made of small links like a chain is traditionally linked with frequent minor illness. Ajarn Chayut's advice is to stop harming any living being and to do good deeds and make merit regularly; in his experience the line, and the person's wellbeing, improve over time. (For any health concern, please see a doctor.)

Dotted lines

A row of dots that cuts across a line weakens that line. The tradition links it with recurring health complaints.