Head Line

The head line crosses the middle of the palm and reflects thinking style, learning and focus.

The head line starts near the life line and runs across the palm toward the edge opposite the thumb.

Common readings

  • A long, straight line: logical and practical
  • A sloping line: imaginative and creative
  • A short line: direct and decisive
  • A line that starts separate from the life line: independent thinker

Practical meaning

The head line is less about intelligence and more about how you process information. Use it to understand whether you decide through reason, imagination or intuition.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. It is read as a preference for quick, focused thinking.

A fork at the end is often read as the ability to see two sides of a matter.