The heart line: the line of love and emotions
The heart line is the highest horizontal line on the palm, just below the fingers, running from the little-finger side toward the index or middle finger. In palmistry it shows love, how you express emotions, and your nature in relationships.
Types of heart line
- Long, reaching the index finger: high standards in love and wholehearted commitment.
- Ending below the middle finger: practical love, shown more through actions than words.
- Ending between the two fingers: a balance of feeling and good sense.
- Straight: calm, steady emotions.
- Curving upward: warm, openly affectionate nature.
- Deep and clear: deep, lasting feelings.
- Double heart line: very caring and loyal.
The heart line and marriage
For marriage, the heart line and the marriage line are read together. The marriage line's distance from the heart line gives the timing, and the heart line's shape shows how you express feelings in a relationship.
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Where does the heart line start?
Traditionally the heart line starts at the edge of the palm below the little finger and runs toward the index or middle finger.
What does a broken heart line mean?
A broken heart line is read as a big change or new phase in your emotional life. It is something to notice, not something to fear.
What if my heart line and head line are one line?
A single horizontal line (the simian line) is traditionally linked with heart and mind working as one: a very focused, determined nature.