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Read hand shape first, then fingers and thumb, then mounts, then major lines, then minor lines, then marks.
Polarity
Neutral
Weight
3
Domain
Method
Timing
—
Basis
Core
Tradition
Western
Notes
—
School
All
Scoring
Scored
Excludes
—
Level
3
Level Reason
Engine/method rule – used internally, not shown as a reading
PR-00002 · Context
Principles · Whole hand
All 19 original fields
Rule ID
PR-00002
Category
Principles
Subcategory
Interpretation method
Feature
Context
Location
Whole hand
Condition
principle:context
Interpretation
No feature is read in isolation; every line is interpreted relative to the hand type it appears on.
Polarity
Neutral
Weight
3
Domain
Method
Timing
—
Basis
Core
Tradition
Western
Notes
—
School
All
Scoring
Scored
Excludes
—
Level
3
Level Reason
Engine/method rule – used internally, not shown as a reading
PR-00003 · Marks modify
Principles · Whole hand
All 19 original fields
Rule ID
PR-00003
Category
Principles
Subcategory
Interpretation method
Feature
Marks modify
Location
Whole hand
Condition
principle:marks_modify
Interpretation
Marks modify the line or mount they sit on – the location gives the life domain, the shape gives the flavour.
Polarity
Neutral
Weight
3
Domain
Method
Timing
—
Basis
Core
Tradition
Western
Notes
—
School
All
Scoring
Scored
Excludes
—
Level
3
Level Reason
Engine/method rule – used internally, not shown as a reading
PR-00004 · Location over shape
Principles · Whole hand
All 19 original fields
Rule ID
PR-00004
Category
Principles
Subcategory
Interpretation method
Feature
Location over shape
Location
Whole hand
Condition
principle:location_over_shape
Interpretation
Location matters more than the mark itself: the same star means different things on Apollo and on Saturn.
Polarity
Neutral
Weight
3
Domain
Method
Timing
—
Basis
Core
Tradition
Western
Notes
—
School
All
Scoring
Scored
Excludes
—
Level
3
Level Reason
Engine/method rule – used internally, not shown as a reading
PR-00005 · Confirmation
Principles · Whole hand
All 19 original fields
Rule ID
PR-00005
Category
Principles
Subcategory
Interpretation method
Feature
Confirmation
Location
Whole hand
Condition
principle:confirmation
Interpretation
A sign seen in both hands is stronger than a sign seen in one hand only.
Polarity
Neutral
Weight
3
Domain
Method
Timing
—
Basis
Core
Tradition
Western
Notes
—
School
All
Scoring
Scored
Excludes
—
Level
3
Level Reason
Engine/method rule – used internally, not shown as a reading
PR-00006 · Dominant hand
Principles · Whole hand
All 19 original fields
Rule ID
PR-00006
Category
Principles
Subcategory
Interpretation method
Feature
Dominant hand
Location
Whole hand
Condition
principle:dominant_hand
Interpretation
The dominant (active) hand shows developed character and the present/future course.
Polarity
Neutral
Weight
3
Domain
Method
Timing
—
Basis
Core
Tradition
Western
Notes
wikiHow palmistry series (2025-26): schools differ – some use gender (women: right = born with; men: left = born with) or age+gender; this engine uses dominant hand.
School
All
Scoring
Scored
Excludes
—
Level
3
Level Reason
Engine/method rule – used internally, not shown as a reading
PR-00007 · Passive hand
Principles · Whole hand
All 19 original fields
Rule ID
PR-00007
Category
Principles
Subcategory
Interpretation method
Feature
Passive hand
Location
Whole hand
Condition
principle:passive_hand
Interpretation
The non-dominant (passive) hand shows innate tendencies, inheritance and potential.
Polarity
Neutral
Weight
3
Domain
Method
Timing
—
Basis
Core
Tradition
Western
Notes
—
School
All
Scoring
Scored
Excludes
—
Level
3
Level Reason
Engine/method rule – used internally, not shown as a reading
PR-00008 · Hand difference
Principles · Whole hand
All 19 original fields
Rule ID
PR-00008
Category
Principles
Subcategory
Interpretation method
Feature
Hand difference
Location
Whole hand
Condition
principle:hand_difference
Interpretation
Large differences between hands indicate considerable personal change from innate potential.
Polarity
Neutral
Weight
2
Domain
Method
Timing
—
Basis
Core
Tradition
Western
Notes
—
School
All
Scoring
Scored
Excludes
—
Level
3
Level Reason
Engine/method rule – used internally, not shown as a reading
PR-00009 · Repetition
Principles · Whole hand
All 19 original fields
Rule ID
PR-00009
Category
Principles
Subcategory
Interpretation method
Feature
Repetition
Location
Whole hand
Condition
principle:repetition
Interpretation
A sign repeated in several places (e.g. islands on several lines) carries more weight than a single occurrence.
Polarity
Neutral
Weight
2
Domain
Method
Timing
—
Basis
Core
Tradition
Western
Notes
—
School
All
Scoring
Scored
Excludes
—
Level
3
Level Reason
Engine/method rule – used internally, not shown as a reading
PR-00010 · Clarity
Principles · Whole hand
All 19 original fields
Rule ID
PR-00010
Category
Principles
Subcategory
Interpretation method
Feature
Clarity
Location
Whole hand
Condition
principle:clarity
Interpretation
Only clear, distinct marks count; ambiguous crossings of lines are not stars, triangles or squares.
Polarity
Neutral
Weight
3
Domain
Method
Timing
—
Basis
Core
Tradition
Western
Notes
—
School
All
Scoring
Scored
Excludes
—
Level
3
Level Reason
Engine/method rule – used internally, not shown as a reading
PR-00011 · Independent marks
Principles · Whole hand
All 19 original fields
Rule ID
PR-00011
Category
Principles
Subcategory
Interpretation method
Feature
Independent marks
Location
Whole hand
Condition
principle:independent_marks
Interpretation
A triangle or square formed by an independent mark is stronger than one formed accidentally by crossing major lines.
Polarity
Neutral
Weight
2
Domain
Method
Timing
—
Basis
Core
Tradition
Western
Notes
—
School
All
Scoring
Scored
Excludes
—
Level
3
Level Reason
Engine/method rule – used internally, not shown as a reading
PR-00012 · Mark on line vs mount
Principles · Whole hand
All 19 original fields
Rule ID
PR-00012
Category
Principles
Subcategory
Interpretation method
Feature
Mark on line vs mount
Location
Whole hand
Condition
principle:mark_on_line_vs_mount
Interpretation
Marks on mounts are generally read more favourably than the same marks on lines (except grilles, crosses, islands).
Polarity
Neutral
Weight
2
Domain
Method
Timing
—
Basis
Core
Tradition
Western
Notes
—
School
All
Scoring
Scored
Excludes
—
Level
3
Level Reason
Engine/method rule – used internally, not shown as a reading
PR-00013 · Line quality
Principles · Whole hand
All 19 original fields
Rule ID
PR-00013
Category
Principles
Subcategory
Interpretation method
Feature
Line quality
Location
Whole hand
Condition
principle:line_quality
Interpretation
The ideal line is clear, of even depth, well coloured and free of breaks, islands and chains.
Polarity
Neutral
Weight
2
Domain
Method
Timing
—
Basis
Core
Tradition
Western
Notes
—
School
All
Scoring
Scored
Excludes
—
Level
3
Level Reason
Engine/method rule – used internally, not shown as a reading
PR-00014 · Deep vs faint
Principles · Whole hand
All 19 original fields
Rule ID
PR-00014
Category
Principles
Subcategory
Interpretation method
Feature
Deep vs faint
Location
Whole hand
Condition
principle:deep_vs_faint
Interpretation
Deep lines show concentrated, stable energy; faint lines show weaker or more variable energy in that domain.
Polarity
Neutral
Weight
2
Domain
Method
Timing
—
Basis
Core
Tradition
Western
Notes
—
School
All
Scoring
Scored
Excludes
—
Level
3
Level Reason
Engine/method rule – used internally, not shown as a reading
PR-00015 · Number of lines
Principles · Whole hand
All 19 original fields
Rule ID
PR-00015
Category
Principles
Subcategory
Interpretation method
Feature
Number of lines
Location
Whole hand
Condition
principle:number_of_lines
Interpretation
Few, clear lines indicate a simple, focused nature; a palm covered in fine lines indicates sensitivity and nervous energy.
Polarity
Neutral
Weight
2
Domain
Method
Timing
—
Basis
Core
Tradition
Western
Notes
—
School
All
Scoring
Scored
Excludes
—
Level
3
Level Reason
Engine/method rule – used internally, not shown as a reading
PR-00016 · Lines change
Principles · Whole hand
All 19 original fields
Rule ID
PR-00016
Category
Principles
Subcategory
Interpretation method
Feature
Lines change
Location
Whole hand
Condition
principle:lines_change
Interpretation
Minor lines and marks can appear, fade or change over months/years; major creases are relatively stable.
Polarity
Neutral
Weight
2
Domain
Method
Timing
—
Basis
Core
Tradition
Western
Notes
occultscience.in beginners guide: myth 'lines are fixed forever' – consistent.
School
All
Scoring
Scored
Excludes
—
Level
3
Level Reason
Engine/method rule – used internally, not shown as a reading
PR-00017 · Square heals
Principles · Whole hand
All 19 original fields
Rule ID
PR-00017
Category
Principles
Subcategory
Interpretation method
Feature
Square heals
Location
Whole hand
Condition
principle:square_heals
Interpretation
A square over any break or defect is read as protection; read it before concluding the defect is serious.
Polarity
Neutral
Weight
3
Domain
Method
Timing
—
Basis
Core
Tradition
Western
Notes
—
School
All
Scoring
Scored
Excludes
—
Level
3
Level Reason
Engine/method rule – used internally, not shown as a reading
PR-00018 · Sister line
Principles · Whole hand
All 19 original fields
Rule ID
PR-00018
Category
Principles
Subcategory
Interpretation method
Feature
Sister line
Location
Whole hand
Condition
principle:sister_line
Interpretation
A sister line beside a weak or broken line compensates for that weakness.
Polarity
Neutral
Weight
2
Domain
Method
Timing
—
Basis
Core
Tradition
Western
Notes
—
School
All
Scoring
Scored
Excludes
—
Level
3
Level Reason
Engine/method rule – used internally, not shown as a reading
PR-00019 · Branch direction
Principles · Whole hand
All 19 original fields
Rule ID
PR-00019
Category
Principles
Subcategory
Interpretation method
Feature
Branch direction
Location
Whole hand
Condition
principle:branch_direction
Interpretation
Branches rising toward the fingers are positive (effort, success); branches falling toward the wrist are negative (loss, drain).
Polarity
Neutral
Weight
3
Domain
Method
Timing
—
Basis
Core
Tradition
Western
Notes
—
School
All
Scoring
Scored
Excludes
—
Level
3
Level Reason
Engine/method rule – used internally, not shown as a reading
PR-00020 · Branch target
Principles · Whole hand
All 19 original fields
Rule ID
PR-00020
Category
Principles
Subcategory
Interpretation method
Feature
Branch target
Location
Whole hand
Condition
principle:branch_target
Interpretation
A branch takes its meaning from the mount it reaches (Jupiter = ambition, Saturn = duty, Apollo = success, Mercury = business/communication).
Polarity
Neutral
Weight
3
Domain
Method
Timing
—
Basis
Core
Tradition
Western
Notes
—
School
All
Scoring
Scored
Excludes
—
Level
3
Level Reason
Engine/method rule – used internally, not shown as a reading
PR-00021 · Endings
Principles · Whole hand
All 19 original fields
Rule ID
PR-00021
Category
Principles
Subcategory
Interpretation method
Feature
Endings
Location
Whole hand
Condition
principle:endings
Interpretation
A line ending in a fork is generally better than one ending in a tassel; a trident is the best ending.
Polarity
Neutral
Weight
2
Domain
Method
Timing
—
Basis
Core
Tradition
Western
Notes
—
School
All
Scoring
Scored
Excludes
—
Level
3
Level Reason
Engine/method rule – used internally, not shown as a reading
PR-00022 · Timing uncertain
Principles · Whole hand
All 19 original fields
Rule ID
PR-00022
Category
Principles
Subcategory
Interpretation method
Feature
Timing uncertain
Location
Whole hand
Condition
principle:timing_uncertain
Interpretation
Timing on lines is approximate (± a few years); calibrate by asking about known past events.
Polarity
Neutral
Weight
3
Domain
Method
Timing
—
Basis
Core
Tradition
Western
Notes
—
School
All
Scoring
Scored
Excludes
—
Level
3
Level Reason
Engine/method rule – used internally, not shown as a reading
PR-00023 · Not lifespan
Principles · Whole hand
All 19 original fields
Rule ID
PR-00023
Category
Principles
Subcategory
Interpretation method
Feature
Not lifespan
Location
Whole hand
Condition
principle:not_lifespan
Interpretation
Length of the life line does not indicate length of life; read it as vitality and life quality.
Polarity
Neutral
Weight
3
Domain
Method
Timing
—
Basis
Core
Tradition
Western
Notes
—
School
All
Scoring
Scored
Excludes
—
Level
3
Level Reason
Engine/method rule – used internally, not shown as a reading
PR-00024 · Absence
Principles · Whole hand
All 19 original fields
Rule ID
PR-00024
Category
Principles
Subcategory
Interpretation method
Feature
Absence
Location
Whole hand
Condition
principle:absence
Interpretation
Absence of the fate, sun or Mercury line is common and not a negative sign by itself.
Polarity
Neutral
Weight
2
Domain
Method
Timing
—
Basis
Core
Tradition
Western
Notes
—
School
All
Scoring
Scored
Excludes
—
Level
3
Level Reason
Engine/method rule – used internally, not shown as a reading
PR-00025 · Mount displacement
Principles · Whole hand
All 19 original fields
Rule ID
PR-00025
Category
Principles
Subcategory
Interpretation method
Feature
Mount displacement
Location
Whole hand
Condition
principle:mount_displacement
Interpretation
A mount displaced toward a neighbour borrows qualities from that neighbouring mount.
Polarity
Neutral
Weight
2
Domain
Method
Timing
—
Basis
Core
Tradition
Western
Notes
—
School
All
Scoring
Scored
Excludes
—
Level
3
Level Reason
Engine/method rule – used internally, not shown as a reading