Alissa
I've purposefully saved this line to discuss last, as it's usually one of the last *major* lines that I read.
The Ego/Fate line requires that the palm reader incorporate what they have already gleaned from this person's hand shape, and other lines already discussed, and then use that to interpret what they see. It indicates how a person "defines" themselves - how they have lived their life.
For some, they may define themselves by their occupation, or their religion. "I'm a carpenter... but then I changed into computer engineering." Or, "I'm a Jewish mother."
These are "identity concepts". The Ego line shows how this person has identified their Ego, as well as obstacles they've had to face along the way that have also effected that process.
The Ego line is seen on most people's hands, although there are some palms without one, but rare. For those without, I interpret this as someone who has never defined who they are in life, and as such, may feel they have drifted without direction.
If the Ego line originates from the mount of moon (that is the mount towards the pinkie side, but at the palm's bottom) that would show someone who has always been drastically different than the environment they were raised in. This person may have needed to strike out on their own to better find the answers they need in their current lifetime.
If the Ego line originiates from the Life line, it shows someone whose identity/ego is STRONGLY formed by their familial connections. This is sometimes seen on hands of children who found themselves in caretaker positions of their own parents or elders. Or, if someone strongly attached their own identity to their family ("I am Dora Baca, of the C D Baca family of San Antonio..." for example).
It there's a "star" or fork, indicating more than one origination point for this line exists, than the person may be struggling against both inclinations... they may strongly identify with their family, but also equally feel the need to go their own way, and find their own answers.
Rarely, and this is purely my own interpretation not found in traditional materials mind you, but rarely you will see folks with a fork or trident as origination points for this line. I've come to see these people as "visitors" of sorts, that many are souls who have incarnated here in order to help, however they can, with the unique gifts they bring. These people are often "go-getters," and have multiple degrees, and/or mastery in varying fields of interest, as if they are avid learners of this realm.
The strength of this line will indicate the depths to which the sitter has "invested" themselves. If the Ego line is shallow, it shows someone who has shied away from fully experiencing what life has to offer, usually as a means of "protecting" themselves.
Deep lines indicate a sitter who is, of course, fully invested in the path(s) they take, come what may.
Breaks along this line... if a noticable gap can be seen where the line ends, only to start again nearby, this shows a time when the sitter has had to reinvent themselves. These kinds of "reinventions" are of the most drastic sort.
More often, branches, a small cross, or other intersecting line will appear along the Fate line to show more common reinventions - those caused by divorce, career change, and the like. These are like obstacles in my eye, they are hurdles or times we've had to jump over in order to continue on our way.
Islands along this line indicate times of withdrawal, to an extreme degree. The bigger the island, the "bigger" the time of life and/or emotional withdrawal experienced.
Stars along the line are very tricky... and I have a tendency to use my intuition more often here. Sometimes they show a time of great success - other times, great pain. It is as if all the energy around them simply explodes, or shatters, for whatever reason.
Where the line ends is what is read next. Many lines end when they reach/intersect the Head line. Telling time in palmistry is tricky, but when the Ego line reaches the Head line, it is considered to be about 35, or "middle aged" on the palm.
Most of us define who we are, most intensively, from birth to 35. Many find they have settled into their world views by this time, and their Ego line will end to indicate this.
The space between the Head line and the Heart line (just above it) is considered from 35-49 years of age.
Very rarely, you will see those with Ego lines that cross the Heart line and terminate somewhere in the mound above it. These people will continue to push themselves, and to redefine who they see themselves as, past 50, until the time the line ends.
One frequently found feature to this line is the cross that is somewhere between the Head and the Heart lines. It's usually diagonally shaped in nature. This is considered a sign of "ultimate success..." (which always makes the sitter smile) "... after many setbacks, and much hardship," (which usually makes a sitter laugh, and say, "Figures!")
Here is a fictious example of a Fate line type reading, to better illustrate my points :
Your line originates from the mount of luna, which tells me you probably have always considered yourself different than the atmosphere you were raised in. And, just above the start I see a strong line intersecting it, with more hair lines all around it... this would be a time of trouble for you that probably occured when you were about 6. Later, your line re emerges more distinctly, which tells me this trouble strengthened your world view in the long run.
Your line has a sharp fork, an indication that around 27 you were strongly considering going another way in life. However, you stayed the course, and have continued to define who you are, within the context of your world. This seeking will continue until you are nearly 50, when finally you will find you know who you are.
The Ego/Fate line requires that the palm reader incorporate what they have already gleaned from this person's hand shape, and other lines already discussed, and then use that to interpret what they see. It indicates how a person "defines" themselves - how they have lived their life.
For some, they may define themselves by their occupation, or their religion. "I'm a carpenter... but then I changed into computer engineering." Or, "I'm a Jewish mother."
These are "identity concepts". The Ego line shows how this person has identified their Ego, as well as obstacles they've had to face along the way that have also effected that process.
The Ego line is seen on most people's hands, although there are some palms without one, but rare. For those without, I interpret this as someone who has never defined who they are in life, and as such, may feel they have drifted without direction.
If the Ego line originates from the mount of moon (that is the mount towards the pinkie side, but at the palm's bottom) that would show someone who has always been drastically different than the environment they were raised in. This person may have needed to strike out on their own to better find the answers they need in their current lifetime.
If the Ego line originiates from the Life line, it shows someone whose identity/ego is STRONGLY formed by their familial connections. This is sometimes seen on hands of children who found themselves in caretaker positions of their own parents or elders. Or, if someone strongly attached their own identity to their family ("I am Dora Baca, of the C D Baca family of San Antonio..." for example).
It there's a "star" or fork, indicating more than one origination point for this line exists, than the person may be struggling against both inclinations... they may strongly identify with their family, but also equally feel the need to go their own way, and find their own answers.
Rarely, and this is purely my own interpretation not found in traditional materials mind you, but rarely you will see folks with a fork or trident as origination points for this line. I've come to see these people as "visitors" of sorts, that many are souls who have incarnated here in order to help, however they can, with the unique gifts they bring. These people are often "go-getters," and have multiple degrees, and/or mastery in varying fields of interest, as if they are avid learners of this realm.
The strength of this line will indicate the depths to which the sitter has "invested" themselves. If the Ego line is shallow, it shows someone who has shied away from fully experiencing what life has to offer, usually as a means of "protecting" themselves.
Deep lines indicate a sitter who is, of course, fully invested in the path(s) they take, come what may.
Breaks along this line... if a noticable gap can be seen where the line ends, only to start again nearby, this shows a time when the sitter has had to reinvent themselves. These kinds of "reinventions" are of the most drastic sort.
More often, branches, a small cross, or other intersecting line will appear along the Fate line to show more common reinventions - those caused by divorce, career change, and the like. These are like obstacles in my eye, they are hurdles or times we've had to jump over in order to continue on our way.
Islands along this line indicate times of withdrawal, to an extreme degree. The bigger the island, the "bigger" the time of life and/or emotional withdrawal experienced.
Stars along the line are very tricky... and I have a tendency to use my intuition more often here. Sometimes they show a time of great success - other times, great pain. It is as if all the energy around them simply explodes, or shatters, for whatever reason.
Where the line ends is what is read next. Many lines end when they reach/intersect the Head line. Telling time in palmistry is tricky, but when the Ego line reaches the Head line, it is considered to be about 35, or "middle aged" on the palm.
Most of us define who we are, most intensively, from birth to 35. Many find they have settled into their world views by this time, and their Ego line will end to indicate this.
The space between the Head line and the Heart line (just above it) is considered from 35-49 years of age.
Very rarely, you will see those with Ego lines that cross the Heart line and terminate somewhere in the mound above it. These people will continue to push themselves, and to redefine who they see themselves as, past 50, until the time the line ends.
One frequently found feature to this line is the cross that is somewhere between the Head and the Heart lines. It's usually diagonally shaped in nature. This is considered a sign of "ultimate success..." (which always makes the sitter smile) "... after many setbacks, and much hardship," (which usually makes a sitter laugh, and say, "Figures!")
Here is a fictious example of a Fate line type reading, to better illustrate my points :
Your line originates from the mount of luna, which tells me you probably have always considered yourself different than the atmosphere you were raised in. And, just above the start I see a strong line intersecting it, with more hair lines all around it... this would be a time of trouble for you that probably occured when you were about 6. Later, your line re emerges more distinctly, which tells me this trouble strengthened your world view in the long run.
Your line has a sharp fork, an indication that around 27 you were strongly considering going another way in life. However, you stayed the course, and have continued to define who you are, within the context of your world. This seeking will continue until you are nearly 50, when finally you will find you know who you are.
