a Monday the twentieth of June If a line in the like nature end in the plain of Mars with one cross denotes a man born on the tenth of March two crosses on the twentieth If so it happen to a woman or woman-kind she is born on the same days in October If it end toward Mercury's mount in the like nature then Wednesday for man in May the woman in August If so it end under the mount of Jupiter Thursday is the day and November and February the months assigned The middle line failing towards the mount of Venus denotes Friday the day in April or September If the same line fail towards the mount of Saturn then is Saturday the day and the month December and January If it fail towards the mount of the Sun it falls out on a Sunday July being assigned for the month And so according to the crosses and figures which frequently happen at the end of that line according to their signification may be found any day of the months already assigned Now the next thing which remains is to know the hour which is generally observed by the colour of the Eyes if they retain their native colour and are not perished by bruises or defective by other accidents and must be taken thus If the Birth be directly about midnight then will the eyes appear extream black If at one of the clock they will be somewhat shining At two of the clock the party being born the eyes will have somewhat of a dark green in them with dusky balls Those that are born at four will be greenish but the green a little lighter inclining to an Olive-colour After four or at five the party being born the Apples â—f the eyes will incline to a whitish though somewhat related to a bluish The party born at or between six and seven will have the apples of his eyes half blue and the remainder a kind of a wall colour The party born at or between eight and nine hath the circuit of the centre of the apple blue and the centre of a party-colour At or between ten and eleven the party born has the eyes all blue with a few marks At twelve they begin to be somewhat greenish though much shining At or between one and two in the afternoon the party being born has eyes between blue and green At or between three or four they are of a pale green At or between seven or eight they are coloured yellowish with some small matter of green At or between nine and ten they have red spots in them though being of the same colour with those immediately foregoing The party born at or between eleven and twelve are as for the eleventh hour somewhat inclinable to redness but from that time blacken to the twelfth And thus much for the hours of Night and Day in every one of which throughout the year either Male or Female if not both are born and although it cannot be positively affirmed to be an infallible sign yet it is wonderfully to be observed seldom failing the party in his Judgement who makes due inquiry As for the year if we have regard to Chiromancy in that case it is known divers ways as by the lines of the Wrist Forehead as for the Wrist the lines signifies thirties of years but as age increases those lines are extinct decreasing by little and little as if the first line be half extinct then shows it that the party is fifteen years of age and to be quite extinct thirty four lines in the Wrist being generally the most though some have five and by an equal measure in this case any year may be known by dividing a whole line into thirty parts a half line into fifteen and so to the quarter or almost extinction or end As for Age it 's likewise seen in the Forehead and this by the Rule of Metaposcopy and on the first year appear but to the seventh year when upon the left side extending to or towards the Temple from the Ear there is a little line which denotes that age and if it descend to the Forehead it denotes the party to be between ten and twelve years of age if it so fall out that it is apparent in cutting through the Forehead it signifies the party to be in the twenty fifth year and according to its length the years under twenty five are to be guessed or imagined according to the Rule of this Art and Science If there appear considerably divided thirty years are signified and from five and twenty to thirty according to the length of the third If there happen a fourth it signifies by its length forty fifty sixty seventy and eighty years especially if there happen another half line on the right side the Forehead but beyond this or especially exceeding five they are referred to the Alfridaries and cannot or at least but with great uncertainty in this case be known but is better understood by wrinkles or lines in the extremities of the Eyes reckoning twenty years to every line and equally for the rest though in young people especially of the Female Sex these rarely unless they laugh or frown much and then you must take heed lest you are deceived by taking those for lines that are none but rather appear so by the parties distorting his or her Face CHAP. XXIX A Discovery of the time of Marriages or in what year of their Age the party will be Married by certain marks and rules appearing in the Hand IN this case several things are to be considered as first Consider the space between the root of the little finger and the end of the table-Table-line upon the mount of Mercury measuring from the root of the little finger to the middle of the mount not on the edge or side for in that a great mistake oft happens and in so measuring account from the root of the finger to the middle of the mount thirty years and from thence to the Mensual or Table-line the like quantity of years and so begin at the root of the finger according to proportion counting half of the first half which amounts to fifteen and proportion it by degrees to seventeen eighteen twenty or more till you bring it to thirty observing what year according to this proportion touches the first line and at that number of years according to the division of the proportion the party whether Male or Female shall alter his or her condition by Marriage if more lines appear measure them by proportion from thirty thirty-five forty fifty and all the years between according to a due proportion a second Marriage is to be noted or a third if any such thing is designed or more and may thus fully be known by a due proportion and mensuration answering to Marriage or Marriages according to the division and course of time To know your fortune or misfortune on this occasion note that where the lines are fair as also the usual Characters as Parallels Crosses Stars Scales
judgment and much deliberation perused it till when and â—â— Times beyond Heaven permitting I remain Reader Yours to serve you J. S. The True Fortune-Teller CHAP. I. A Discourse of the Planets and Signs of the Zodiack with Observations upon their power and influence on the Bodies of Men Women and Children GOverning the body of man as second Causes substituted as it were by the wise Creator and Governor of all things are 7 Planets called wandering Stars whose influence greatly operates in all Seaâ—ons and disposes the mind to act and do as well as urging or pushing on their good oâ— bad Fortune and the highest of these is Saturn a Planet disposing men to slowness in business melancholy danger and such ways as expose them to many Misfortunes The next in order is Jupiter whose influence is more mild and benign giving a chearful heart â—nd prosperous progress in affairs whose kind â—spect many times qualifies and allays the malignity of his superiour Planet Mars is â—beneath him who predominates over fiery â—pirits stirs up to rashness war wranglings â—roils and the like but he again is temperaed by the Sun's influence who moves beneath â—im and in men creates chearfulness dispoâ—ing them to be healthful and vigorous and â—ose that are born under the Domination of â—is glorious Planet for the most part attain â—onour and high preferment Venus moving â—ext beneath the Sun disposes those o're â—hom she has a peculiar influence to a gentle â—ild and loving temper dispelling wrath â—d hatred Mercury is next creating leviâ— and fickleness of mind where he has domiâ—on Beneath him and moving nearest the errestial Globe is the Moon which immeâ—â—ately governs all watery bodies and flegmaâ—k humours her powers the Ocean feels in â—â— Ebbs and Flows as does the blood of man â—any other things are attributed to these anets as secundary causes disposing the boâ—â—es and minds of men rendering them forâ—ate or unfortunate of which I shall have â—asion to discourse hereafter Their chief â—ts in man's body are these and are known by these Characters viz. Saturn ♄ in thâ— left Foot Jupiter ♃ in the Stomach Mâ—◠♂ in the Genitals the Sun ☉ in the Head Venus ♀ in the left Arm Mercury ☿ in tâ—â— right Arm the Moon ☽ in the Head aâ—â— from these Parts their influence moves â—â—â— turns as they are predominant throughoâ— the whole Body and have more or lâ—â— force according to the sign they are in 〈◊〉 respect to the time of the Party's Nativity which Signs of the Zodiack or Imaginaâ— Circle are known by these Characters viâ— Aries ♈ Taurus ♉ Gemini ♊ Cancer â— Leo ♌ Virgo â™ Libra ♎ Scorpio â™ Sagitarius â™ Capricorn ♑ Aquarius â™’ Pisces ♓ Through the twelve Signs tâ—â— Suns progress makes our Year and rendeâ— the Seasons to Mankind distributing Heâ— or Cold as it ascends or retrogrades Aâ— thus much at present for the Planets and Celestial Signs CHAP. II. A Description of the Lines in the Hand and Mounts their Scituate How they communicate with the other parts of the Body and by what Planets they are chiefly governed HAving given you Reader some insight into this great and mysterious Science shall now come nearer to the material matter and let you understand by what meaâ— the Fates of Mortals may be foreseen and many eminent dangers prevented by a timeâ— imploration of that God in whose handâ— is all the breath of Life and on whom alonâ— our safety depends And first you must understand that of all the members of the bâ—dy none so plainly exposes our Fortunes â—â— Fates as the Hand for in that the God of Nâ—ture has ingraven legible Characters to bâ— read by the studious and industrious â—â— whom it is his pleasure to reveal such Secreâ— And those are the Lines and Joynts â— apparent in the Palm Thumb and Fingerâ— which have an immediate intercourse though by devious ways with the chief seats of lifâ— having divers Names derived partly from the place of intercourse But for the moâ— easy understanding I shall give you only theâ— usual and proper Names As 1. The Line â—â— Life or Line of the Heart governed by thâ— Sun 2. The Cephalique or middle Naturaâ— Line governed by Jupiter and the Moon â— The Line of the Brain governed by Mercury 4. The Table Line or the Line of Fortune governed by Jupiter 5. Venus's Girdle governed by that Planet 6. The Line of Deathâ— or Sister to the Line of Life governed by Saturn 7. The Percussion governed by Mars and the Moon 8. The Circle of thâ— Wrist is left to Mars in Aries Besides these are divers other Lines not common to all Hands As the way of the Sun and milky way and way of Saturn and therefore are called uncertain Lines not greatly taken notice of in Chiromancy The scituation or place of the Lines above-named I thus discover viz. The Line of Life incloses the Thumb separating it from the plain of Mars The middle Natural Line takes its beginning at the rising of the fore-finger near the Line of Life and ends at the mount of the Moon The Line of the Brain commonly called the Liver-line reaches to the Table-line making a Triangle thus The Table-line or Line of Fortune begins under the mount of Mercury and ends near the Index and the middle finger The Girdle of Venus begins near the Joynt of the little finger and ends between the fore-finger and middle finger The Line of Death c. when it plainly appears is a counter-line to that of Life and therefore is called it's Sister ending as it ends The Percussion is between the mounts of Venus and the Moon The Wrist-Lines commonly called Rescetta are no other than those Joynts that part the Hand As for the mounts before-mentioned they are no other than the fleshy parts or little risings at the Roots of the fingers c. And are called by the Names of sundry Planetâ— that rule them nor are they insignificant in this Science As for the Fingers and Thumb there are divers marks on them worthy of consideration and are governed viz. the Thumb by Venus the Fore-finger by Jupiter the middle by Saturn the third by the Sun the last by Mercury and of all others thaâ— has the nearest communication with the Heart As for the hollow of the Hand it iâ— attributed to Mars according to the following Verse To Venus rule the Thumb we do commit The Finger first to rule mild Jove thinks fit The next old Saturn does dispose and guide To Sol's bright rule the third is ever ty'd The Brawn the Moon with watery Beams directs The Hollow Mars with pointed Rays affects The least Finger has Mercury's Aspects And thus much at present for the Line c. of the Hand from discoursing of which I shall proceed to other Marks worthy 〈◊〉 Observation CHAP. III. An Explanation of Marks or Sacred Characters on the Hands of Men and Women as they signifie either good or bad Fortune IN the Hands
remarkable Lines CHAP. VI. â— the Line of Life and what is thereby of â—good or bad Fortune to be observed THis Line is Note-worthy for by it Actions past and to come are to be observed â—d this reacheth from the Wrist almost to â—e mount of Jupiter and denotes a quiet life â—en 't is well-proportioned coloured and diâ—â—sed But if a Star happen that reaches the â—unts of Venus Mars or Jupiter many misâ—tunes shall befal the Party 1. If a double line of Life appears it pâ—â—mises long life advancement to honour â—â— favour of Kings and Nobles success in Wâ—â— and business of what sort soever If it happen to a Woman she shall enjoy what â—â—licity her Sex is capable of and live maâ—â— happy days 2. When 3 Stars appear within this liâ—â— it threatens the party with calumny and â—â— grace oppression and trouble from great on But on the contrary if instead of Stars thâ— appear Crosses he shall be the Object of â—â— male Love and giving up his strength Women thereby shorten his days 3. If the line appear clear ruddy and entire it denotes health length of days aâ—â— prosperous Fortune 4. If there happen two OO's or a Y â—â— sight is in danger to be lost entirely but upon the line there be but one O then bâ—â— one Eye is in danger to be lost 5. If this line close or twine with the mâ—â—sual or table line then shall honour and rich be heaped upon the party together with â—â— love and favour of great men obtained â—â— his prudence and industry 6. If the line be sected or cut where it enâ—â— between the mount of Jupiter and Venus â—â— party shall be grieved oft with sickness ocâ—â—sioned by trouble and vexation But iâ—â— Triangle happen in the plain of Mars he shall be miserably kill'd if two be found there he dies by the hand of the Executioner or if the line be extreamly awry it denotes the same 7. When lines come from the mount of Venus and cut the line of life it denotes the party unfortunate in love and business and threatens him with some sudden death 8. If the line be crookedly forked it denotes the party to be of little understanding â—nd easie to be imposed on a spend-thrift â—nd in the end a fugitive 9. If near the Ligament of the Thumb a woman have two crosses they crossing the â—pper part of the line she is shameless and in â—st insatiable banishing chastity and modeâ—y 10. If there are three Stars on the three â—oints of this line they denote a man wrongâ—lly to be abused and brought into disgrace â—rough the occasion of women but if they â—â—pear without the line his reputation shall â—e unspotted 11. If a division be in the middle of the â—â—e it betokens sickness in old age and conquently death If it appear gross and red â—â— denotes the party to be proud high-mindâ—â— a lover of revenge and of an evil nature â—â—ploying his wits to the rain of his Neigâ—â—ur 12. If at the end there be a Triangle thâ— party is a great babbler impertinent in discourse and troublesom in his actions 13. When there is a cross between thâ—â— middle natural line and the line of life â—â— betokens nobleness of spirit and temper wiâ—â—dom and liberality And thus much shaâ—â— suffice to have observed upon this line from whence I shall proceed to the next shich iâ—â— the Mensual or Table line CHAP. VII A Discourse of the Table Line and its signification upon sundry occasions c. THis line has its Name from the Table â—â— the Hand and is greatly significant iâ—â— Chiromancy by reason it answers to thâ—â— Head and Brain the chief Seat of Wisdom and Understanding and runs in some Hand along the four mounts participating of thâ— influence of the respective Planets governing them and for its power and efficacy iâ—â— portending good or evil Therefore observâ—â— these following Rules 1. He who in his Hand has the Table linâ— broad and of a lively colour enjoys health and a contented mind is couragious and successful If there be crosses in this line toward thâ— little Finger it denotes that the party shall be afflicted with sickness Who so has lines thwarting this line is subject to many afflictions as sickness trouble loss of estate and the like or if it â—appen in the youthful days it denotes crosâ—es in love if the lines or dents happen on he middle of the Finger it denotes the man flatterer and inconstant yet in the end by â—â—ch his Folly shall ruin himself If it so happen that the line be double or â—vided into three parts into any of the exemities it signifies the party shall be forâ—nate and of a generous temper liberal in â—â—nation and of a courteous and modest â—â—haviour The line being forked at that end that exâ—â—ds towards the line of Jupiter it denotes â—squiet of mind upon frivolous occasions â—â—ubts fears jealousies and the like disturâ—ce riches got by deceit and violence â—ich will not be long kept especially if â—t line begins towards the mount of the â—on If this line towards the mount of Jupiter â—â—ear plain and any Star appear therein â—â—enotes a contented poverty If the line be crooked it denotes danger â—â—fe by some mad or furious Beast or a â—len mischief by some distracted or disorâ—ed Person If upon the line there be two crosses promises promotion by Learning c. If near the mount of Luna in the extreâ—â—ty there be the Letter O and the Line dâ—â—ble it signifies mortal wounds or bruiseâ— be given in Quarrels or Combates noâ— War shall such a one be fortunate If in the hand of any Person three â—â— stops as thus ... be found they do note pâ—â—dence and good conduct in affairs and â—â— that attains to the perfection of Learniâ—â— and if this line end between the middle â—â— fore fingers it threatens death in Childâ—â— to women and to men weakness of Coâ—â—â—tution and much Sickness Two branches in the form of the sigâ—â— Quarius going out of the Table line dâ—â—ning towards the little finger denotes câ—â—tousness and a sciences as Necromancy whereby he will be endangered if viâ—â—points appear the party is lustful and lâ—â—vious If the line branch towards the fore middle finger and the ends be blunt it notes riches and preferment If the letter B be found in the hand woman it denotes her chast and inclinâ—â— vertue in her Youth but being once debaâ—â—ed which will happen the turns lasciviâ—â— wanton and insatiable till age put a stop to â—â—r lustful flames If there happen a cutting 〈◊〉 separation between the two last fingers portends ruin by commencements of Suits Law for an Estate moregaged or imbezled If a branch happen to issue from the line â—â—d extend to the middle-line through the â—â—dst of a cross he shall become rich by â—â—easure found in the Earth or some secret â—â—ce or else by purchasing extraordinary â—â—rgains of such as understand not their Vaâ—â—e If there be
no Table-line in the hand of a â—â—rty he is born to losses and misfortune in â—â—e former part of his life but in the end â—â—ill live prosperously The table-Table-line causing an Angle with the â—â—e Natural under the Thumb denotes exâ—â—ding covetousness in the party And thus â—â—ch for our Chiromantick Predictions on â—â—s line CHAP. VIII â—â—edictions on the Characters or Marks appearing on the middle Line relating to the good or bad Fortune in Men or Women IN the middle or natural line which has 〈◊〉 above the rest a communication with the â—â—in if any crosses be found they denote 〈◊〉 party to be rich and fortunate but much given to lying and foolish discourse flatteâ—â— and much dissimulation As many lines 〈◊〉 happen to be between the Table line anâ— this line signifies as many sicknesses in thâ— first age but the party shall escape death when those lines end towards the middle fâ—â—ger they denote those sicknesses to happâ—â— in the middle age if they extend to thâ— middle finger then in the old age and â—â— they reach the fore-finger they threaten thâ— party with a non-recovery of his sickness â—â— that it will end in death If in any one â—â— them there happen a half cross and it â—â— branchy or a branch crossing it issue out â—â— the Table line and reach the fore finger â—â— tend much towards it and the other branâ—â— towards the middle finger the party shallâ—â— prosperous and fortunate if they happen â—â— be blunted at the ends The line of liâ—â— and Table line joined and by their coâ—â— junction causing an Angle and the middâ—â— line not appearing the party shall be couâ—â—gious and bold but cruel and given to mâ—ny vices an abuser of his wife and scornâ—â— of his parents and in the thirtieth yeâ—â— death shall threaten him the which if nâ—â— prevented by amendment of life and speed repentance will finish his course in this lifâ— and if instead of a middle line a Star appeaâ— let him beware of an untimely end Thâ— middle line cutting in two and soon discontinuing being of a pale colour signifies the displeasure of Princes and by offending them Death or long Imprisonment The line being broad and fair promises old age and poverty but if it be thick and clouded it denotes the party to be of a weak memory subject to folly and many idle loquacities The line extraordinary red with branches making an Angle in a Man signifieth a Warâ—ike and cruel Temper a person delighting in Blood and Ruin if in a Woman it so appear she is Blood-thirsty and desirous of Reâ—enge and after long variance with her Husband will find opportunity to kill him or cause him to be killed The line being double it denotes succession and heritages to â—efal the party in his middle age by unexâ—ected ways The line twice forked towards the Hypothenar signifies Hypocrisie and seeming devoutness in the party If the â—ne be very pale the body is subject to sickâ—ess and many disorders This line double â—n a Woman denotes she will have five Husâ—ands and live to eighty years yet die without Child Crosses between this line â—nd the line of life in a Man denotes a mild â—nd gentle temper but in a Woman malice â—nd contention especially with her Husband which in the end will cause a seperation Many crosses happening upon this line dâ—â— notes he shall be raised to promotion by thâ— Clergy If points or studs appear in thâ— line let the Party beware of secret Enâ—â— mies and be temperate lest he fall into dâ—â— vers diseases and especially the Pleurisie 〈◊〉 Triangle or half Triangle between this linâ— the plain of Mars and line of life signiâ—â— combats and contentions which often eâ—â— in death or banishment A cross in this linâ— appearing near the middle finger foresheâ— the party to fall by Treachery or Assassiâ—â— tion but many crosses between it and tâ—â— mount of the Moon imply favour from greâ—â— men yet not to be continued without dangeâ— by reason of envious persons If any knoâ— appear in this line it betokens the party 〈◊〉 be a murtherer or of a murtherous incliâ—â— tion and dangerous are they to be seen 〈◊〉 a woman's hand by reason of the bad inflâ—â—ence that governs them for ten to one bâ— by some means or other she will be incitâ— to take away her Husband And thus muâ—â— for the prognostication of this line a liâ—â— much observed by Chiromancers CHAP. IX Prognostications as to good or bad Fortune in Man or Woman from the Line called the Girdle of Venus THis line is mostly attributed to the influence of the Planet from whence it derives its Name and what is to be observed thereby chiefly tends to marriages and copulation distinguishing the Chast from the Libidenous c. As first If in this line there happen dissections or divisions near the fore finger it betokens the party shall ruin his fortunes by associating himself with Lascivious Women If the Cuttings be under the middle finger he shall be assassinated by the Husband of some woman he attempted to debauch or in a Females quarrel fall in a Duel If this line appear on both hands either in Man or Woman it denotes them extremely Lascivious and that they will decline no Beastiality even that that is against Nature c. Two crosses upon that line one being on the side of 〈◊〉 fore finger and the other bending towards the little finger denote virtue meekness and a modest behaviour one often tempted to unlawful Actions but with detestation declining them and by this mark ought wise men to choose their wives for in women it is more significant than in man In brief this line signifies those that have it for the most part to be desirous of carnal Copulation and of a hot Constitution which is the Original of such desires both in men and women for thereby the blood being soon rarified receives more Spiritual Influence and is thereby quickly dismissed from the brain heart and liver to the seminal Vessels and presses for evacuation nor farther think I convenient to give judgment on this line because it portends for the most part uncleanness and beastiality but leaving it I shall proceed to the line of the Liver or the Hepatick which is the next principal line observed by the professors of this Art CHAP. X. Judgment on the Hepatick Line as to good or bad Fortune in Men or Women THis line is often blotted out by labour and therefore rarely appears in the laborious hand it 's beginning is at the root of the line of life extending it self through the middle of the Palm to the mount of the Moon or Brawn of the Hand and if it so happen that this line is strait and crossed by other lines it signifies a sound judgment large memory and a man capacitated for undertaking great things were he not fickle and unresolved If the line be winding or crooked bending in and out it denotes deceit in promise cheating
in imployment and an oppressor of the poor but if strait the contrary If this line and the Cephalick line make a Triangle or a Quadrangle it signifies the Person of a Noble Descent and one covetous of Promotion to honourable Employments rarely any vulgar person having them so that by these when matters were doubtful the Antients were wont to distinguish the Noble from the Ignoble by these Angles If it happen that this line as well as the middle line begin near each other at the hand-wrist it denotes a feeble judgment defect of reason c. in a man and in a woman hard labour sickness and by that sickness many times loss of judgment insomuch that many become Idiots If this line happen to be forked or there happen above it a figure in this form ♓ it signifies great riches and honour by learning and good parts a vivacity and continuation of health And thus much for the Hepatick line the next is the Milky-way a line so called CHAP. XI Judgments or Chiromantial Observations on the Milky-way THE Milky-way is composed of many lines reaching from the Wrist to the mount of the Moon and takes its Name from that in the Heavens and if it happen these Lines are intire and run parallel then shall the Party be fortunate and much desirous of Travel and Voyages by Sea and shall raise himself by Navigation and Commerce If the lines of this way bend towards the mount of Venus they presage the party fortunate in the love of women and that he is of a genâ—le complacent temper mild and affable eloquent and wise not easie to be insnared by their Wives If so it happen that in these â—ines Stars appear and mostly spread themselves towards the mount of Mercury riches â—re promised with many honours which he shall attain by his Prudence and conduct in â—ffairs If this line in men appear not or very little it threatens sickness and many grievances when they are cut and unequal they denote a melancholy person and one â—nfirm in his Intellectual Faculties a Person subject to strange Dreams and a pretend to Revelation In fine if this line be we proportioned it denotes riches ingenuity and the love of women but if crooked winâ—ing or cut sickness folly falshood poverâ—â— CHAP. XII Of the Suns line and line of Saturn and whâ—â— Predictions are to be obferved from them THese lines take their Original diversâ—â— and first the line of the Sun being bâ—â— small begins at the line of fortune and asâ—ending divides the Suns mount directly 〈◊〉 the Ring Finger dedicated to that gloriâ—us Planet and sometimes visibly ascends to â—â—e third Ligament branching out for the â—â—ost part or containing lines of equal greatâ—ess This line wanting in a hand not inured to â—â—bour whereby it may not be obliterated 〈◊〉 denotes the Party slothful and careless one â—â—at is not greatly desirous of Preferment â—or will arrive at any but must content himself with a poor and mean Estate but if it â—â—e large and high ascending it denotes Hoâ—â—our and Dignity and favour of Princes â—nd the love of all Men especially if it be â—ouble as sometimes it happens When it is â—ear and of a shining ruddy colour even â—â— the Table line it promises preferment by â—â—ffices and Places of Judicature but being â—â—ale it denotes Folly and much Tribulation â—ines crossing this betokens the Person to â—ave many Enemies that envy his prosperity â—ut by his mild and gentle temper he shall â—â—rn their hatred into love c. If the Girdle of Venus happen to cut this line the party must beware of Marriage least he live in continual contention If this line happen to be crooked meandering in and out it betokens a short Life accompanied with sickness and crosses If â— Virgins it appear much branching toward the Girdle of Venus it betokens early Maâ—â— riage and many Children with indiffereâ—â— prosperity but that they will be apt to 〈◊〉 astray and promote their Husbands to tâ—â— dignity of the Forked Order Saturn's line takes its beginning from tâ—â— bottom of the Palm and crosses the Tablâ—â— line being in some forked upon the mouâ—â— and has its end at the middle finger aâ—â— sometimes it passes to third Ligament aâ—â— is double This line seperating the Hepâ—â— tick line signifies the party honest and caâ—â— ful in his affairs but shall not attain to aâ—â— considerable Preferment If it so happenâ—â— be winding or crooked very much or haâ—â— a Star at one of the Angles towards the miâ—â— dle finger it threatens the party with all tâ—â— calamities attributed to Saturn's malign 〈◊〉 fluence as imprisonment banishment loâ—â— of goods friends or estate c. as hâ—â— been often observed in those who have waâ—â—ed the former and unfortunately had tâ—â— latter of what is proposed If the line of Sâ—turn descends from the middle of the fingâ—â— whiche Joint the Sign of Aquarius claims the brawn of the hand it denotes melanchly and flegmatic Diseases imprisonment aâ—â— the like which will be long delayed aâ—â— the like will happen if the Hypothenar divide it If towards the line of life it go through the middle of the middle finger cutting the mount of Saturn it denotes slavery imprisonment and sudden death The line being full and entire denotes prosperity and continued healthfulness And thus much may suffice as to the prognostication of these lines the next any ways remarkable is the Cephalick line being the last that is worthy of note in this Art CHAP. XIII Of the Cephalick Line and what is to be observed thereby THis line begins at the Wrist near the line of Life and ascends to the middle Natural line and by so doing makes a Triangle This line broken divided and disordered betokens misery and misfortune to men and death or great pains in Child-birth to women but it appearing fair and of a good complection denotes the contrary especially if fully it reach the middle Natural line If Stars appear in this line in the plain of Mars that denotes the party to be bold and furious subject to quarrels and much disorder and if in this line there happen a Star on that part inclining towards the brawn of the hand it signifies the parâ—â— subject to Theft and Fraud with many othâ—â— ill actions If this line without any breakinâ— begin at the hand-wrist peace and quiet oâ—â— age insures prudence honour and riches 〈◊〉 free and liberal disposition c. If it haâ—â— pen to be forked near the Table line wisdoâ—â— and much activity is thereby signified Tâ—â— conclude if there be a Triangle betweeâ— this line the line of Life and of the Live happy fortune a prosperous life much iâ—â— genuity and riches are promised If thâ— Angle be blunt it denotes Diseases a sicklâ—â— Constitution and weakness of Body If 〈◊〉 happen to be exceeding short it denoteâ— Boasting Prodigality Beggary Folly and 〈◊〉 breviation of Life And thus have I taken 〈◊〉 full observation of the lines of
the hand usuâ—ally regarded in Chiromancy and made a truâ— judgment upon every particular worthy oâ— Observation from whence I shall proceed to say something of the Plain of Mars and the Moons Mount and so regularly proceed for the better and more easie understanding of the Reader CHAP. XIV Of the Plain of Mars place of the Moon commonly called the Mount and Judgment on what is Materially signified therein THe Plain of Mars is in that we commonly call the Plain of the Hand the Triangle between the lines being assigned his station and if in this Plain the counter-line of life commonly called the Sister-line it denotes the party fortunate in War and advance himself by feats of Arms. The Plaiâ— being hollow and the lines crooked anâ— distorted signifies the party shall fall by thâ— Sword of his Enemies If the line attributeâ— to Saturn enter this Plain it signifies thâ— party will suffer much hardship in Campâ—â— Prisons and Slavery abroad c. Wheâ— the lines beginning at the hand-wrist aâ—â— long within this Plain reaching toward the brawn of the hand they declare a Waâ—â— like spirit a Person subject to travel labour and of a wrestless Nature The Sister-linâ— being short in this Plain denotes boldnesâ— coverousness the Party given to violenâ— theft and rapine as likewise misfortune iâ— War infidelity boasting sedition treason murther and many the like wickednesses 〈◊〉 in the middle of the Triangle there appeaâ— other small Triangles towards the Wrist Duels and Combates are thereby denoted which often end in death or disgrace but iâ— they appear full towards the Table line fame and a prosperous life will happen to the party If the Party have a cross deep and large in the middle of the Plain it signifies him zealous in Arms for the defence of his Religion and that he will gain renown thereby If Stars appear in the Plain poverty and misfortune are threatned as also many secret Enemies that will endanger his life The Moons place is between the hollow of Mars and the Wrist called the Hypothenar or Brawn of the Hand and on these two the Cannons and Aphorisms affixed and what is hence to be observed take according to the Opinions of the skilful in Chiromancy as followeth If the lines appear pale or black and gross in the Lunar Regions the Party is threatned with many misfortunes and improsperous success in all his undertakings but if they are fair of a lively colour suitable in proportion the party shall have good success especially in distant Land as well in Commerce as Negotiation on the behalf of his Prince and women wherein they so appear shall be fortunate in marriage and be exceeding fruitful easie in delivery and free from death on that occasion A round Circumference upon the Moons mount or place threatens the party with blindness on one Eye or extraordinary sickness or if two happen both Eyes are in danger either by blasting or some fatal accident Stars appearing on this mount denotes a treacherous and malicious Person big with envy and a troubler of his Neighbours but if crosses manifest themselves then promotion to honour for high deserts as likewise riches anâ— promised and that the party is much giveâ— to Religious Exercise but of a sickly tempeâ— yet again if five crosses appear the partâ— is short lived many Learned in this Aâ—â— assirm that 28 years are the Limits of hâ—â— temporal Being and that near the time thâ—â— he or she so having them must leave thâ—â— World the largest of them will disappeaâ— And now as to the Palm the next thing to bâ— considered is the Angles viz. The Quadrangle and Triangle on which I shall giâ—â— Judgment as followeth CHAP. XV. Of the Angles observed in Chiromancy relating to good or bad Fortune in Man or Woman AS for the Triangle it is caused in the hollow of the Hand the line of Life â—e middle Natural line and the line called â—e Cephalick line or line of the Head as or the Quadrangle a line so called it is â—aused by the Table line middle Natural line â—â—nes of the Sun and Saturn and from these are to be observed in order the following Prognostications If the lines and veins of the Triangle 〈◊〉 well proportioned well coloured and tâ—â— Angles be equal health prosperity andâ—â— moderate fortune are signified as also thâ— the party is of mild disposition and counâ—â— ous behaviour but the lines and veins 〈◊〉 scure distorted and the Angles dispropâ—â— tioned denote a churlish and sullen persâ—â— given to labour covetous and desirous 〈◊〉 gains fraudulent though of little undeâ—â— standing A spacious and large Triangâ—â— denotes liberality and munificence couraâ—â— and constancy but narrow the contrary 〈◊〉 it be altogether wanting or defective by thâ— disappearing of some line it signifies thâ— party unfortunate and of an evil nature subject to many Vices and erroneous Practices The right Angle between the Cephâ— lick and the Line of Life bordering on thâ— Brawn of the Hand be comely and decenâ— it signifies the party one of a large under standing great memory and a lover of justice the right Angle being little and sharâ—â— denotes a provident and industrious man on desirous of riches but if it be obscure and blunt folly and poverty attend the Possessâ—â— The left Angle pointed denotes a loquacitoâ—â— Person and a man studious to over-reach 〈◊〉 deceive his Neighbour A brawniness in the midst of the Triangle denotes the party quarrelsome vexatious implacable and of an evil nature and the like is signified if a sanguine redness appear in the extreamities of this Angle If a Star happen in the Triangle of a womans hand she is prone to unlawful love and lust and will thereby be rendered miserable in the end but if it stream with a tail like a Comment it denotes a woman to out-live four Husbands and yet not arrive at any considerable age especially â—f that mark happen before the 20th year Four lines cross-wise in the Triangle denotes one evil and malicious subject to these and fraud A Star near the right Angles denotes â— man perfidious and much the same as the former When in a mans left hand looking towards the mount of Mercury the Angle contains three small parallels they signifie â—iveliness health and the like The Quadrangle fair and well coloured â—enotes riches and health a sound judgment â—nd large memory with much liberality and compassion but little and distorted the conâ—rary and most whose hands are subject to rembling have the latter sort of Quadrangles If a Star happen in the middle it deâ—otes the party a lover of justice and one â—at rejoyceth at the prosperity of his Neighhours a patriot of his Country and a prop to Religion the like signification has a cross if it be large and fair in the place aforesaid If upon the Table line making the upper side of the Quadrangle there happen a Star courage and prudence is thereby denoted 〈◊〉 Person liberal and favoured by great
match A mole on the left side the Forehead beneath the line of Saturn is a sure token of another on the left side the Back denoting to man imprisonment and crosses to women difficult labours melancholy thoughts jealousies and the like anxieties A mole appearing on the left side the Forehead under the line of Mars promises another on the left Arm betokening in man rashness and fury which shall occasion him much trouble and vexation and to women it signifies mischief and contention A mole on the left side the Forehead under the sign of Jupiter denoting another on the left side the Stomach declares the party to be riotous and wasteful prodigal of his fortunes and one whose extravagance will bring him to beggary in a woman it denotes boldness impudence and much lavishness A mole on the left side the Forehead under the Sun's line signifies another on the left side the Breast threatning hard fortune to a man by falling under the displeasure of great ones and to a woman it promises poverty and discontent A mole on the left side the Forehead under the line of Venus intimates another on the left Sholder signifying labour crosses and captivity A mole on the left side the Forehead under the line of Mercury promises the like on the left side denoting the party quarrelsome subject to brawls and contention by which much strife arises if so it happen in a woman it declares her lustful and insatiate A mole on the left side the Forehead cutting the line of the Moon signifies another on the left side the Belly near the Navel threatning men and women with sickness and adversity A mole in the middle of the Forehead under the line of Venus denotes another between the Breasts which denotes the Party subject to sickness and many other insirmities by which the party either man or woman shall be much afflicted A mole appearing on the middle of the Forehead under the line of Mercury signifies another under the Breast denoting calamity to the party with many afflictions occasioned by such as prosess themselves friends A mole in the middle of the Forehead under the line Luna signifies another in the Privy-parts denoting the party to be vicious intemperate and one given to many extravagancies A mole appearing in the middle of the Forehead by the line of Saturn signifies another on the right Thigh near the Huckle-bone denoting the party to be rich and fortunate attaining it by the help and assistance of strangers A mole appearing in the right end of the line of Jupiter denotes another on the right Huckle-bone which to a man promises unexpected riches and to a woman it promises a good dowry and happy marriage A mole appearing on the left side the Forehead at the end of the line of Mars denotes another under the Muscle of the right Arm which denotes a man to be fortunate in Gaming and War whereby he shall much profit himself A mole on the right side of the Forehead on the end of the line of the Sun denotes another on the right side the Reins signifying a man to rise by the favour of great men and to a woman that she shall be fortunate in all her undertakings A mole on the right side the Forehead at the end of the line of Venus denotes another on the middle of the Breast signifying good fortune to men occasioned by women as by marriage and the like and to women in the same kind is predicted advancements A mole on the end of the line of Mercury promises another under the right Breast towards the right side denoting a man to be successful in remote Regions and greatly to advantage himself by Travel to a woman it promises a pregnant wit good forelight in domestick affairs and a comfortable residence A mole appearing on the upper side the Temple in either Sex demonstrates another on the extremity of the Belly signifying to a man a steddy fortune and continuation of riches to a woman happy marriages and a peaceable life c. A man or woman having a mole near the Eye-brow on the right Temple it denotes another on the right Loyn signifying the party either man or woman to gain much esteem favour love and advantage and considerable riches by Legacies Dowries and Reversions A mole on the right side behind the Eye a it were against the middle of the Eye sign ifies another on the right side the Buttock or Haunch declaring much honour and preferment to befal a man and to a woman much praise for her virtue and a continuation of prosperity A mole appearing on the right side the Temple in the lower part inclining somewhat towards the Neck signifies another on the right Ribs betokening a man to be of a natural promptness industrious and thereby obtaining riches to a woman it promises the goods of Fortune and a long life modesty chastity and a comely behaviour A mole on the right side the Temple near the Eye below denotes another under the right Thigh signifying to either Sex riches to be obtained by wisdom and industry A mole on the left side towards the upper part of the corner of the Eye signifies another under the left Loyn or Thigh denoting to either Sex perils in travel and dangerous diseases trouble discontent and sometimes a violent death A mole on the left side the Temple near the Eye-lid in a man or woman signifies another on the left side the Buttock betokening a rustick harsh and sordid temper and that the party shall be much in contempt and hatred of men A mole appearing on the left side the Face near the corner of the Eye denotes another on the left Buttock signifying much sickness and trouble many thwartings and unexpected crosses A mole on the left side near the corner of the Eye and towards the Hair inclining to the Ear signifies another on the left side the Huckle-bone behind denoting the party either man or woman to be of a sullen morose temper viciously inclined insomuch that punishment is threatned and ten to one a woman having this mark if she does not defile her Mariage-bed A mole on the left Cheek inclining towards the lower part of the Ear signifies another on the left Thigh denoting to a man sorrow and anguish crosses by children and losses in goods or estate threatning a woman with death in child-bed A mole on the upper part of the right Ear denotes another on the right side the Belly signifying the party to commit such crimes as will cause him to fall into the hands of Justice and indanger his life denoting a woman false and inconstant A mole on the outward lower part near the middle of the right Ear signifies another on the right side to a man denoting he will fall under the power of his Enemies and that they gaining advantage over him will for some time oppress him though in the end it redound to their shame to a woman it betokens loss and imbezzelment A mole on
As for example if the party be white have a long Nose fair Hair and thick Eye-brows a brown and shining Eye he or she so having is born under Venus being ad Instar in the first part of Taurus which is found to be the first House of that Planet and that known in the manner aforesaid proceed by way of question having well considered the month day hour and minute you will past doubt find this Sign Taurus whether it be in the House of Life which is the First or Tenth called Helligiack the House of Dignities and Honour Riches and Prosperity and from the figure you shall thereupon erect you may draw the certain significations as the learned Belat did of a great man in France of which he gives us this description My procceding says he were thus without desiring to know the day or hour of his Nativity or his Age having well considered his Physiognomy I plainly perceived he was Flegmatick having black Hair red Eyes great Eye-brows and a Mouth sufficiently rising up great Teeth a fat Neck and corpulent Body my question being made the eighteenth day of March at seven of the Clock in the Morning in the Year 1623 I sound that the Ascendant of his Physiognomical question was Libra in the tenth Degree which is the last of the first part My question was to know how long he should live what should be his fortunes or misfortunes briefly what should happen in his days I erected the Figure and thereupon made certain quadrains and resolutions the better to have the signification understood As thus The FIGURE The Tenth House 12 of Cancer The Eleventh House 19 of Leo. The Twelfth-House 17 of Capricorn The Ascendant 10 of Libra The Second House 3 of Scorpio The Third House 3 of Sagitary The opposite Signs and Degrees making the Figure compleat thus The position of the Planets Saturn in the 5 of Capricorn the North-Angle Jupiter in the 3 of Virgo Mars in the 2 of Aries Sol in the 2 of Sagitary Venus in the 13 of Capricorn the North-Angle Mercury in the 22 of Sagitary The Moon in the 3 of Gemini the Angle of the Ninth House So that computing these he found he would be very prosperous in his affairs but be of an unhealthful constitution that he should live long be happy in his relations that he was born in 1601 on a Tuesday 2 Min. past 3 in the Morning Mars being Radix in his Nativity which all appeared to be true and gave the party infinite satisfaction And thus much may suffice as to Nativities and their Calculation a thing not to be pried too far into seeing we are Gods Creatures and therefore ought to submi wholly to his will and disposal CHAP. XXVII A short Discourse of Corilimancy and of the Rod by which hidden Treasure is sound THis tho' it may seem strange to some has been proved to the advantage of divers If you seek for a Mine of any Metal or suspect Treasure to be hid in any place you may take a Hazel-rod forked in the manner of ♈ and it being according to the Rules of Astrology gathered when the Sun enters Aries or Leo Mercury being combust strip off the Bark and fasten to the forked ends a string with a piece of Metal at the end of it equally poized and then stick it lightly in the ground the Metal hanging above ground and notwithstanding your endeavor to poize it never so equal it will by degrees bend or incline towards the place where the Mine or Treasure is doing so by sympathy or a secret instinct for which no man could ever give an exact reason no more than for the Needle touched with a Load stone's turning to it beloved North and by this means some Persons have enrich'd themselves in discovering Mines and hidden Treasure But ever observe the Metal on your Wound must be the same with that you search after that is of the same sort whether Gold Silver Brass Lead or the like and this fortune mostly happens to such as have a V or Y in their hands a sacred character of which I have before spoken CHAP. XXVIII A second Observation of Nativities here known or give wonderful guesses by the marks or lines of the Hand Eyes Forehead and the like CErtain is it that man according to the opinion of Ancient Philosophers and Learned Men of all Ages being a little world that is the Epitome of the great one many rare and wonderful things are to be observed if seriously considered but more especially in these particulars for from the Nativities of either Sex many future events derive their power and efficacy and fall not out as some will have it by chance but in a manner by course and are liable in a great nature to be foreseen though hardly to be prevented for when man intending so to do uses divers means and moves with great circumspection yet by ways he perhaps dreams not of many accidents and contingencies fall out between the Cradle and the Grave some happy and some unhappy and the best way to prevent any danger threatned by the malignant influence of the Planet or other causes is with humiliation and low prostration to beseech the Supream Maker Governour and Disposer of all things to avert it who is only able and whose sole will is fate in whose power all things are and with the same readiness obey his voice Mankind excepted as at his word they were made still we see the Sun keeps his course distributing to the World light and suffering darkness to take its turn the Moon and Stars move orderly and know their appointed times and seasons heat and cold dispossesses each other by turns The Clouds give rain and the Earth fails not to give her Increase the Fowls of the Air the Fishes of the Sea and the Beast of the Field serve to the end for which they were ordained with many more too tedious to recite when men for the most refuse to live up to that more immediate knowledge that they are endowed withal and improve that to their Maker's Glory which in the end will redound to their immortal felicity But not to paraphrase too long upon the general I shall proceed to the proposed particulars As thus Taking the hand of the party the day of whose Nativity and what future Observations you are desirous to make it being that Hand on which the lines are fairest for in some Hands by labour they are worn out and well marking the middle natural line where it ends the beginning of it being at the root of the line of Life take notice whether there be a cross there or not or that some other line cut it not as also to what part of the Hand they bend for if so it happen that it bend and end near the Moons mount it signifies the party to be born on a Monday being the tenth of June if there be two crosses it denotes the Birth to be on
twenty-seventh day is threatned with a tedious sickness if not death He that falleth sick on the twenty-eight day is in the like like danger with the party foregoing As for the over-plus days by reason February has but twenty eight days and that the other two or three which are in some Months being properly allowed to compleat the Sun's Revolution and not the course of the Moon it is the opinion of the Learned that no direct Inferences can be drawn from thence but rather in that case to begin again as if they appertained to another Month reckoning one two or three as the Month falls out and count in this case the success as in the beginning of this Chapter of favourable and unfortunate days CHAP. XXXVIII The fixed Stars and their Scituation profitable for Mariners by which they may be directed how to Steer c. FOr a more full continuation of this work I have not thought it amiss to nominate the Celestial Signs with the Stars that appertain to or are compacted in them and â—hose that are so spangled are divided into three parts some of which are placed in the Circle of the Zodiack some of them called Northern and others Southern Stars those that are placed in the Zodiack have sundry Names attributed to them according to the fancy of the Antients not that they resemble the Creatures or such but it is supposed on all hands that those Names was given them by Artists to distinguish them or at least as â—he Sun entering those Signs sympathizes more or less with the nature of such Creatures as the Ram the Bull and the like In the Back of Taurus or the Bull are placed the Stars called Pleiades In the head of Taurus six Stars called the Hijades The Stars standing before the Feet of Gemini are called Propus and that as it were cloudy part of Heaven which is Cancer is known by the Name of Persephe the two Stars dimly shining that are near it are called Alini and the bright Star in the middle of Leo is named the Lyon's Heart the bright Star at the Fingers end of the left hand of Virgo is called SpikaVirginis the little Star at the right hand of Virgo is called Protigettes the four Stars that are at the right hand of Aquarius are called Urnathe Stars that go from the Tail of Pisces are called Lines and in the South Line nine Stars are contained and only five in the North the brighter Star in the Lines end is called Nodus and these are accounted useful Stars Those between the Zodiack and the Northern Pole are accounted Northern As thus Ursa Major and Ursa Minor Draco that lies between the Bears Artophylax Corona Engon Asin the Harp the Vulter the Eagle the Serpent and Serpentine the Arrow and the Dolphin Prottomo Hyppy the Horse that is near Hyppacas Caepheus Cassiopia and Romeda Perseus Auriga Deltoton Bernices here likewise there are other Stars who for their plain appearance had their names from the notable Stars about the middle shank of Arctophilax and are called Arcturus and the shining Star placed by the Harp borrows its name from the Sign the Stars at the top of Perseus left hand are named Gorgons the clear Star in the Shoulder of Auriga is called the Goat the two lesser Stars at the extremity of the hand are called the Kidds and all that lye on the South side of the Zodiack are Southern signs their Names as follow Orion the Centaur the Beast that he holds in his hand Thyrsylocus the Rehale the Southern-Fish the Skinker of Aquarius the Flood of Orion the Southern Crown the Road that lyeth by Hyparcus and in these there are Stars that have taken proper names the bright Star in Prokyou is called by that name the bright Star in the South Dogs mouth is called the Dog or Dog-star The Star that shineth in the top of Argo is call'd Canopius And thus much touching these Stars which well considered may in a great measure be a help to Sailers in directing their Course especially in those Seas where the Stars are the most material Guide As for the two Tropicks they are Cancer and Capricorn the first the Summer Tropick or Oblstice being the boundards of the Sun and the two extreams of the twelve Signs The Poles are Artick and Antartick North and South the former by reason of its Elevation is visible in our Horizon but the latter is depressed and not visible in the Northern parts of the World These Poles are no other than a certain number of Stars that making in a manner a Circle turn only round never rising and seeing as the other Stars from whence they derive their names of Poles or as it were Centres of the Spheres on which they turn and move about CHAP. XXXIX An Essay by way of Discourse of the substance and nature of Heaven and Celestial Bodies c. or a Scheme of Divine and Natural Philosophy THough this to some may seem strange yet may it not altogether prove unprofitable being drawn from Reason general and particular Observations as likewise from the Opinions of the Learned First Then I shall thus proceed that amongst all Creatures in Heaven and Earth some are spiritual and others corporal by the spiritual is meant those that have no body or visible substance as Angels and the Souls of Men now in this case some have life and others not some are lasting and immutable others perishable and corruptible some motion and ther 's without motion and amongst those which are without life there is difference in two points some have natural motion the rest want it and amongst those which have this motion some are mutable corruptible and subject to change the rest not persisting always in their Estate during the course of this World stones and metals c. are of the number of those that have neither life nor any natural moving whatsoever but participate with the Stable Earth The Water Air and Fire are Creatures the which though wanting life yet have the motion and are subject to all corruption as are all other Creatures composed of Elements whether they retain life or not for by reason they are compounded of matter and contrary qualities they do at length corrupt and are changed not in regard of the first nature and substance which perishes not tho it changeth Forms but returneth always into the same Element whereof every compound consisteth and notwithstanding stones and metals are exceeding hard yet are they not Exempt from corruption but are consumed by Usage but the Celestial Bodies consists of such matter nature and substance that being in perpetual motion they ever persevere and are intire in their first form not being subject to change in Bodies or any way consuming like other Creatures that are under them As for the matter and substance of the Celestial Bodies it has occasioned divers disputes amongst the Learned for some even Phylosophers have affirmed that the Heavens and Stars are
desirous of honour ambitious yet wise in the management of his affairs A Nose rising in the middle and again declining towards the extremities denotes the party to be unconstant harsh cruel and greatly mistrustful even of his nearest Relations A Nose crooked and awry somewhat long denotes pride envy luxury vain glory and injustice A round Nose at the extreamities with small nostrils denotes in a man pride and incredulity and in a woman uncleanness and meditation of revenge A red Nose that is naturally so denotes a contentious turbulent quarrelsome person A Nose proportionable in all parts streaked with veins and well coloured denotes the party to be of merry affable temper If the Nose be hairy at the point or above the party is of a weak understanding yet honest and industrious A Nose round and long of a pleasant feature denotes in the Female Sex especially if they have blue Eyes prudence chastity and good conduct in affairs If in a Female the Gristle of the Nose seem to part from the Bone or be cleft at the end she has undoubtedly lost her Virginity A great Mouth standing unseemly wide denotes the person very loquacitous bold courageous yet inconstant and a reporter oâ— false stories A little Mouth well proportioned denotes the party peaceable cautious eloquent desirous of Learning and one of small stomach Thick Lips denotes the party foolish easie of belief and one given to excess Thin Lips denotes eloquence much talk and a good understanding Lips well proportioned and well coloured denotes the party faithful given to vertue and eschewing vice Lips disproportioned as one thicker than another denote the party of little understanding slow to comprehend and much inclinable to folly If the Ears be big and broad they denote weakness of memory sloathfulness and little success in Affairs and little Ears well proportioned the contrary Long Ears denote boldness arrogâ—â—ce folly contention gluttony and many disorders The Ears that are in a Seâ—â—circular form and in a figure of an ordinary bigness and the Crests and Lines covered in the middle indifferent flat towards the Center descently standing on the Head they denote the wearer wise constant courageous and friendly A Fleshy Face denotes a chearful person merry and discreet faithful and just yet luxurious and importunate A lean Face signifies the party wise of good understanding but implacable and irreconciled â—f provoked A broad and thick Face denotes the party rustical and boisterous And thus much of Phisiognomy CHAP. XXI Metoposcopy or the Lines in the Face and their Significations relating to good or bad Fortune in Man or Woman THree strait lines commonly called wrinkles in the Fore-head without any secâ—ions or divisions denote the party fortunate and prosperous in his undertakings A circle in a line that passes crooked through the Forehead with a circle on anâ— part of it signifies loss and disgrace A cross directly in the middle of the Fonâ— head with scattering lines about it threateâ—â— the party with some violent death A crooked line between two strait lines signifies the party to be fortunate and onâ— that shall gain much treasure A crooked line with a strait line about it signifies the party to gain much riches with fraud and over-reaching Four half lines or lines that meet not iâ— the middle of the Forehead with a full line over them crossed by two sections denotes loss and affliction Divers lines scattered and unequal in proportion threatens the party with hurts bruises and many casualries indangering life Two lines crossing the Forehead waving in and out in the form of the sign Aquarinâ—â— threatens the party with drowning shipwrack or other perils by water One line beginning at the left Eye-brow and obliquely passing to the extreamity of thâ— Forehead on the right side signifies a base and sordid temper one given to covetousness yet not capable of obtaining riches Two lines bending Arch-wise over the Eye-brows the one of them being crossed with a cross over that with three short lines in a length on the extremity of the Forehead denotes the party to be of a good ingenuity undaunted courage graceful eloquent and wise provident and politick doing all things with fore-thought indefatigable in his endeavours and slow to anger A short straight line over each Eye-brow three short crooked lines over that that and two lines like a brace covering them denotes a wrestless mind covering and craving after many things unattainable industrious and laborious but unfortunate These and such like may suffice for the lines of the Forehead which amongst the Antients were wonderfully noted wherefore leaving them I shall proceed to prognosticate good or evil fortune from the Moles on the Face Neck or any part of the Body of man or woman according to their position CHAP. XXII A Treatise of Moles and their signisâ— cations c. MOles are held by the Learned to be ceâ—tain Marks imprinted as it were bâ—â— Providence Characters whereby mankind 〈◊〉 enabled to read himself and know in maâ—â— cases what shall befal him a brief accoâ—â—â— of which and their significations take aâ—â— followeth A man or woman having a mole on the leâ—â— side the Forehead under the line of Saturâ— Breast answerable in colour and proportâ— on denoting good success in affairs and riches by Building Tilling Planting c. A man or woman having a mole on the right side the Forehead under the line of Jupiter not touching that of the line of Mars he or she hath another in equality promising to men good fortune in marriage long life and success in their undertakings to a woman it signifies a happy contentment of life many children and a healthful constitution A mole on the right side the Forehead beneath the line of Mars denotes the like on the right Arm promising the party riches good fortune and many prosperous days A mole on the right side the Forehead under the line of the Sun signifies another on the Back fore-shewing the parties sudden rising and promotion the favour he shall receive from great Persons A mole on the right part of the Forehead under the line of Venus has another answerable on the right side or the Belly which promises to man a kind and loving wife through whose means he shall grow rich and be in great esteem and the like to a woman in case such marks shall be found A mole on the right side the Forehead under the line of Mercury signifies another on the righ Breast declaring the party to be of a prompt wit industrious and one that will attain to riches and preferment by his labour and diligence A mole appearing on the right side of the Forehead under the line of the Moon not cutting nor hindering it shews another on the right side of the Belly prognosticating the party to be prosperous and fortunate in marine affairs if on a man but on a woman it denotes she will be much sought to for love and in the end be advanced by a happy