The head line: the line of thinking
The head line runs across the palm below the heart line, starting between the thumb and index finger. In palmistry it shows how you think, how you make decisions and what you enjoy learning. Its direction and clarity matter more than its length.
Types of head line
- Straight: practical, logical thinking.
- Sloping downward: imaginative, creative thinking.
- Long: a habit of thinking things through in depth.
- Short: quick, direct decisions.
- Starting joined to the life line: a careful, considered approach.
- Starting apart from the life line: independent thinking and the courage to take chances.
The head line and relationships
In relationships, the head line shows whether you decide with your heart or your head. A wide gap between the heart and head lines is linked with open-mindedness, a narrow one with a more careful approach.
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Does a short head line mean low intelligence?
No. A short head line is read as a direct, quick-deciding nature, not as lower intelligence.
What does a fork at the end of the head line mean?
A fork at the end of the head line (the writer's fork) is linked with seeing things from several angles and expressing ideas well.