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The simplest divisions of the hands are the areas called "Mounts".

The Mounts of the hands may be elevated, flat, or depressed. Elevated mounts show a physical, direct approach to the aspect represented by that mount. Depressed mounts denote a mental, or indirect approach to that aspect. Flat mounts show no real influence in the subject's life.

The Mount of Jupiter
Ambition, Ego, Drive for Power, Achievement, Leadership.

The Mount of Saturn
Serious, Intellectual, Somber, Moody, Scientific Investigation.

The Mount of Apollo
Brilliance, Creativity, Artistic, Beauty, Emotional Fulfillment.

The Mount of Mercury
Communications, Spirituality, Commerce.

The Mount of Venus
Passion, Lust, Desire, and other Raw Emotions.

The Mount of Mars Positive
Physical Courage, Martial Spirit, Aggression.

The Mount of Mars Negative
Mental Courage, Inner Strength, Resistance.

The Mount of Luna
Imagination, Reproduction, Fear, Sexuality.
 

Jupiter

The pointer finger and the mound just below it are ruled by Jupiter.
The Jupiter finger can be looked upon as the trigger finger. It represents authority, leadership, motivation, confidence, pride, ambition, goals, power, boundaries, status, and ideals.
A high set Jupiter finger is an indication of a high need to feel respected. An overly large Jupiter finger shows that the subject likes to be in charge. A bent , twisted or short Jupiter finger often indicates problems with authority figures, self-esteem issues or struggles with personal power.

Saturn

The middle finger and the mound just below it are ruled by Saturn.
In the hand the areas of Saturn measure completion, accountability and self-worth. It is here where the palmist looks for the subjects attitude towards responsibility and to see if he or she is doing what they are supposed to. Keywords include integrity, security, discipline, should, prudence, prudishness, duty, obligation, money, values, resources, environmentalism, pessimism, conformity and structure.
Because of the emphasis on security, employment and success in our culture the Saturn finger tends to carry its share of baggage and it is not uncommon for the finger to be twisted, overgrown or challenged in some other way.

Apollo

The ring finger and the mound just below it are ruled by the Sun, commonly referred to as Apollo.

Apollo in the hand reveals the subject's feelings about expression of the self. Keywords include creativity, aesthetics, art, beauty, the persona, personal expression, niche, social skills, applause.

The size and shape of the lower zone of the Apollo finger shows whether the subject feels acceptance in the world. A star on the mound of Apollo is an indication of exceptional creative talents.

Mercury

The little finger and the mound just below it are ruled by Mercury.
Such a small area of the hand reveals a lot about its owner. Keywords for Mercury are communications, ingenuity, negotiations, invention, intimacy, strategy, marketing, healer.

A long Mercury finger indicates that the subject is quick, sharp and clever though not necessarily a good communicator. A bent Mercury finger may imply issues regarding trust. A low set Mercury finger reveals fears about abandonment.

Mars

Mars rules 2 of the mounds on the hand. The upper mound of Mars is located just under the mound of Mercury. The lower mound of Mars is found inside the life line above the mound of Venus.

The upper mound of Mars deals with determination and resistance. It can represent both endurance and stubbornness. It is often considered to be passive Mars and tells of moral courage. If this mound is overdeveloped the subject may be daring and rash. If it is underdeveloped or negatively marked it may be an indication of a subject who succumbs to fear and apprehension.

The lower mound of Mars is more active and outgoing. Here can be found indications of ambition, physical courage, initiative and aggression. If this mound is overly large, the subject may be driven, aggressive and argumentative or he/she may like a good challenge. If hollow, it shows a person who lacks the ability to stand up for his or her self.

Venus

The mound that forms the ball at the base of the thumb is ruled by Venus.
The mound of Venus is an indicator of our ability to love as well as our capacity for playfulness. It indicates the strength and energy of our physical appetites, our zest for life. A normal mound of Venus suggests warmth and a balanced attitude toward the physical manifestations of love.

An excessively large mount of Venus is an indicator of someone who lets their desires run the show. Appetites and emotions may be exaggerated and this person can be crude and brutish. An underdeveloped mound of Venus implies insecurity or lack of zest for life. It is often accompanied by a life line that runs closely around the thumb.

The Moon

The mound on the lower, outer heel of the hand is ruled by the Moon.
The mound of the Moon in our hand is the area of receptivity, either positive or negative (stagnation). Keywords include intuition, imagination, moods, sensitivity, illusion, lunacy, escapism, addiction, psychic vision, the subconscious and spirituality.