Accidental Signs

The Circle, the Square, the Bar, the Grille.
Symbols of growth, protection and challenge.

The Circle (Loop) - Sign of Growth

This is a rare but extremely favourable sign of a solar nature. Wherever it appears, it heralds growth, success and the realisation of potential in that area of life.

On the Mount of Venus: A blossoming of emotional life. Great happiness in love, and also artistic success that may bring fame.
On the (active) Mount of Mars: A sign of heroism. Outstanding achievements in sport, military or rescue work.
On the Mount of Saturn: Wisdom beyond one's years. Early maturity, a deep understanding of philosophy and ethics.
On the Mount of Jupiter: Social triumph. Great success in one's career, wealth and natural generosity.
On the Mount of the Sun: Charisma. Exceptional talents, a strong personality and a magnetism that attracts others.
On the Mount of Mercury: Intellectual success. Success in the media, science and communication thanks to a sharp mind.
On the (passive) Mount of Mars: Spiritual growth. Working for the common good and high morale.
On the Mount of the Moon: Fame. Popularity won through imagination, but also great independence and self-sufficiency.
On the Girdle of Venus: Emotional genius. An extraordinary ease in understanding and expressing feelings.
On the Head Line: Willpower. Determination, ambition and an iron character, though sometimes a tendency towards pride.
On the Heart Line: A happy partnership. Fulfilment in love and good relationships.
On the Life Line: A drive to succeed. Readiness to make great sacrifices to achieve your life goals.
On the Fate Line: Fate smiles on you. Exceptional opportunities and favourable circumstances that change life for the better.

The Square - Sign of Jupiter (Protection)

Traditionally regarded as a protective sign. The square "closes off" a problem, neutralises threats and protects its owner from the negative effects of unfavourable patterns on the hand.

On the Mount of Venus: Optimism. Seeing the world through rose-tinted glasses and believing that everything will turn out well.
On the (active) Mount of Mars: Victory. Through courage and effort, this person overcomes enemies and obstacles.
On the Mount of Saturn: Stoicism. Unshakeable calm in the face of difficulty and deep wisdom of life.
On the Mount of Jupiter: Nobility. A sense of justice, honesty and good intentions towards others.
On the Mount of the Sun: Altruism. A positive attitude and a desire to help those in need.
On the Mount of Mercury: Common sense. Logic and a practical approach prevail over daydreaming.
On the Mount of the Moon: Sacrifice. Readiness to make sacrifices for a cause or for loved ones.
On the (passive) Mount of Mars: A guardian angel. Protection against accidents and illness.
On the Head Line: A negotiator. A talent for mediation, fighting injustice and solidarity with others.
On the Heart Line: A big heart. Generosity of feeling, a love of life and devotion to friends.
On the Life Line: A blessing in disguise. The ability to come out of trouble unscathed, the care of providence.
On the Fate Line: Fulfilment. Dreams and desires come true.
On the Sun Line: Spectacular success. Protection of one's reputation and social position.

The Bar - Sign of Adversity

A single transverse line that cuts across other signs or mounts. It usually symbolises blocks, conflicts or obstacles that have to be overcome.

On the Mount of Venus: Heart problems. Conflicts in a relationship or difficulty finding love.
On the (active) Mount of Mars: Danger. Violent reactions, risky situations or the presence of enemies.
On the Mount of Saturn: Grudges. Bearing grudges, hostility towards others and the presence of determined opponents.
On the Mount of Jupiter: Losses. A risk of losing one's position or wealth through pride and lack of caution.
On the Mount of the Sun: Powerlessness. Difficulty getting your own way.
On the Mount of Mercury: Ideological conflicts. Disputes, polemics, wars of words and mental tension.
On the Mount of the Moon: Discord in the family. Conflicts with one's mother or with women, or problems with children.
On the (passive) Mount of Mars: A crisis. A risk of an accident or illness that will affect the course of life.
On the Head Line: Obsessions. Insisting on wrong views leads to conflicts with others.
On the Heart Line: Disharmony. Lack of agreement and frequent quarrels in relationships.
On the Life Line: Frustration. A feeling of constant dissatisfaction with one's fate.
On the Fate Line: Lost chances. Wasting the opportunities fate offers.
On the Sun Line: Isolation. Difficulty finding one's place in a social group.

The Grille - Sign of Saturn (a Brake)

A network of intersecting lines. It scatters the energy of the mount it is on, bringing confusion, indecision or negative traits connected with that area.

On the Mount of Venus: Emotional instability. Fickleness, whims and indecision in love.
On the (active) Mount of Mars: Bad timing. Acting at the wrong moment, a lack of feeling for the right time.
On the Mount of Saturn: Anxiety. An apparent calm masks deep fear, uncertainty and pessimism.
On the Mount of Jupiter: Lack of moderation. Actions that are chaotic, inconsistent and undisciplined.
On the Mount of the Sun: Short-lived enthusiasm. A lack of the willpower to see things through.
On the Mount of Mercury: Boredom and falseness. A tendency to be dull, to be swayed by propaganda, or an inner conflict.
On the (passive) Mount of Mars: Scattered strength. Wasting energy on trifles and a tendency to exaggerate.
On the Mount of the Moon: Fears. Giving in to irrational fears, escaping into illusions and fantasies.
On the Head Line: Indecisiveness. Difficulty making choices, procrastination and not finishing projects.
On the Heart Line: Disappointments. A series of disappointments in love resulting from one's own indecision.
On the Life Line: Drifting. Living from day to day without a plan, yielding to circumstances.
On the Fate Line: Recklessness. Naivety, gullibility and a dangerous tendency to gamble.
On the Sun Line: Dependence. Relying too much on the opinions of others and having no opinion of your own.

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