Minor Palm Lines: Health, Children, Travel and More
By Clara Wynn · Last reviewed: October 2026
Minor lines are the thinner, less common lines on your palm, beyond the three major ones (heart, head and life). They include the fate, sun, marriage, health, children and travel lines, plus rarer marks like the girdle of Venus. Many people have only a few of them. A missing minor line is normal and isn’t a bad sign.
The minor lines at a glance
| Line | Where it is | Traditionally read for | Full guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fate line | Vertical, center of palm toward the middle finger | Career, direction | Fate line |
| Sun line (Apollo) | Vertical toward the ring finger | Recognition, creativity | Sun line |
| Marriage lines | Short horizontal marks on the edge below the little finger | Close bonds, commitments | Marriage line |
| Children lines | Tiny vertical lines above the marriage lines | Symbolic: close bonds with children | Children lines |
| Health line (Mercury) | Diagonal toward the little finger | Traditionally health and nerves | Below |
| Travel lines | Horizontal lines on the outer edge, lower palm | Travel, restlessness | Below |
| Intuition line | Curved line on the outer palm | Intuition, sensitivity | Below |
| Girdle of Venus | Arc above the heart line, under the middle and ring fingers | Emotional sensitivity | Below |
| Bracelet lines (rascettes) | Lines across the wrist | Traditionally vitality and fortune | Below |
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Health line (Mercury line)
Where: a line running diagonally from near the base of the palm toward the little finger.
Traditional reading: older palmistry linked it to health and digestion; Merriam-Webster lists its old names as “line of Health” and “Hepatica”. Modern palmists read it loosely as nervous energy, stress and communication.
- No health line: traditionally read as a good sign, nothing to worry about.
- Wavy or broken: read as stress or changeable energy.
Important: the health line can’t diagnose or predict any illness. For health concerns, see a doctor.
Travel lines
Where: short horizontal lines on the outer edge of the palm, below the heart line, on the lower part of the Mount of Luna. Some palmists also read lines branching off the end of the life line.
Traditional reading: a love of travel, restlessness or a life spent in more than one place. Long, clear lines are read as important journeys or moves; many small ones as frequent short trips. Many people have none, and that just means they’re not read as restless.
Intuition line
Where: a curved line on the outer side of the palm, arching from the Mount of Luna toward the Mount of Mercury (below the little finger). It’s rare.
Traditional reading: strong intuition, sensitivity to other people and a knack for reading situations.
Girdle of Venus
Where: a curved line or broken arc above the heart line, usually under the middle and ring fingers.
Traditional reading: emotional sensitivity, a strong imagination and quick reactions. Old texts sometimes read it negatively; modern palmists see it as sensitivity and creativity.
Bracelet lines (rascettes)
Where: the creases across the inside of your wrist, just below the palm. Most people have two to four.
Traditional reading: in older palmistry, clear, unbroken bracelets were read as vitality and good fortune, and the number of lines was sometimes linked to long life. Modern palmists don’t read them as lifespan. They’re anatomical skin creases that almost everyone has.
Other minor lines
- Ring of Solomon: a curve around the base of the index finger, read as wisdom and an interest in people. See rare signs.
- Sister line (line of Mars): a line inside the life line, read as extra support. See life line.
- Money lines: small lines near the ring and little fingers. See money line.
Myth vs. fact
| Myth | Fact |
|---|---|
| Missing minor lines means bad luck. | Missing minor lines are common and aren’t a bad sign. |
| The health line shows illnesses. | It can’t diagnose anything. See a doctor for health questions. |
| Bracelet lines show how many years you’ll live. | Modern palmists don’t read them as lifespan. |
| Children lines show how many kids you’ll have. | They’re the most symbolic lines in palmistry and can’t predict children. |
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