Thanks to all of you who responded to last month’s article about the Sun line. As we saw last month, the presence of a Sun line shows that you are a pretty happy person. It indicates your potential to extend yourself spontaneously to others without looking for praise, recognition or acknowledgment for what you do. You act from your heart. Let us see what we can do to grow a Sun line.

A few researchers looked at whether happiness can be bought, and they discovered that quite possibly it can. Taking a friend to lunch, it turns out, makes us happier than buying something for ourself. Three different studies done by a team of researchers from Harvard and the University of British Columbia all drew the same conclusion.

In their first study, the researchers asked more than 600 people about their income, their happiness levels and a breakdown of their monthly spending, including bills, gifts and donations to charity. The results? Regardless of how much income each person made, those who spent money on others reported greater happiness, but those who spent more on themselves, didn’t.

The second study measured happiness levels of employees at a firm both before and after they received a $3,000 bonus. What affected the employees’ happiness wasn’t so much the size of the bonus, but how they spent it. The employees who used more of their bonus to buy gifts for others or gave money to charity consistently reported greater happiness than those who spent money on their own needs.

In the third experiment, participants were given either $5 or $20 and told to spend it by 5 p.m. that day. Half were told to spend the money on themselves, the other half were told to spend it on other people. Once again, participants who spent their cash on others were happier than those who spent the money on themselves. Even better, there was no difference in spending $5 or $20; the amount spent on others had no impact on happiness.

“Just because money doesn’t buy happiness doesn’t mean money cannot buy happiness,” says Elizabeth Dunn, a social psychologist and assistant professor at the University of British Columbia. “People just might be using it wrong. The problem isn’t money, it’s us.” Consequently, by giving as little as $5 a day to someone in need, or simply buying lunch for a friend – may be enough to significantly increase our happiness levels.
– SOURCE: UBC, HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL

Love is a magnet that will draw success and happiness to us. Our ability to touch the hearts of others through our genuine care and concern is the best way to find happiness. Also when our hearts are ignited by a passion and love for what we are doing, we resonate with a strong vibration capable to inspire and motivate others. The presence of the Sun line reflects that we are fully conscious of the experience of joy and abundance.

In the chapter How to be more likable, in the book Man’s Eternal Quest, Paramahansa Yogananda tells us, “There is a magnet in your heart that will attract true friends. That magnet is unselfishness, thinking of others first. Practice consideration and goodness until you are like a beautiful flower that everyone likes to see. When you are attractive in that way, you will always have true friends.”

Sometimes instead of a sun line, denoting belief and conviction, we find a cross on the Sun mount, denoting indecision and doubt. Through our hesitancy, we may lose opportunities that could have resulted in bringing success and contentment. The two lines that make up the cross reflect an obstruction. The cross shows mistrust in our intuition, which is ultimately self-defeating. Since intuition is a manifestation of spirit, we must learn to trust that aspect of ourselves in order for the cross to fade and a single Sun line remains.

“Robert” - A Missed Opportunity

Robert, a young graduate student, was dating Mary, a security guard. To him, she was the woman of his dreams. Both had the same wish to retire early and sail around the world. However, they believed this could only happen if one of them won the lottery. Despite their precarious financial situation, Mary pressed Robert to marry her. Robert was reluctant to make a commitment and kept putting her off. Frustrated by his indecision, Mary ended the relationship much to his sadness. She later married her supervisor. A year later, Robert saw on television that Mary had won the Irish sweepstakes and was sailing around the world with her new husband. Robert’s cross on his Sun mount reflects his inability to make a decision. However, challenges can sometime bring out the best in us. Robert vowed he would never let love slip through his fingers again.

I would love to hear your comments about the article and receive any questions you might have regarding your own Sun line that I can include in future articles. In that case, please send me a copy of your hands, noting which hand is dominant, i.e. that you use to write, and if possible, your date, time and place of birth. In addition, please include your consent that your question and prints can be used. You can reach me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Also, I would be happy to answer all your questions if you would like to go in-depth into understanding your own hand, including your Sun line. Our personal Coaching Program starts at $79/hour with a minimum of 5 hours. Also for those of you who are unable to come in person, you can still enroll in the coaching program through our Remote Consultation Service. For more details, check our website at www.birlacenter.com or call us at 866.428.3799.

Elizabeth longed for something magical to come into her life to help ease the pain of her past memories and to give hope for the future. In her intense search, she was living a life full of expectation hoping tomorrow would be better than all the bad yesterdays. Meanwhile the present became increasingly busy, with pressing demands, obligations and responsibilities. This state of mind is reflected by a busy network of lines in Elizabeth’s hands, denoting an overwhelming feeling that her life was out of control.

Elizabeth felt overwhelmed and alone as a single mother taking care of three children. In her consultation, she was hoping for a magic remedy that could ease some of her stress. I explained to her that her mind was overly occupied, as confirmed by the many crisscrossing lines in her handprints. I promised that we would work together to achieve greater peace of mind, eliminating one line at a time.

She realized her past habit was to try and escape reality by seeking solace in relationships. However as she got involved too quickly, each relationship only ended up adding further disappointment and hurt.  She realized she was depending on her relationships to make her happy, putting aside her need to discover herself and her own self-expression. In her before handprint, in addition to too many lines, there is a faint destiny line showing she is distracted from fully realizing and embracing her life purpose.

After working together for several months, she began to take charge of her life, keeping a specific goal in mind. Rather than dwell on the past or future, she concentrated on being present each moment, enjoying her role both as a mother and as a professional. The satisfaction she began to experience replaced her fears, frustrations and anxieties. She is now feeling more focused, disciplined and structured towards fulfilling her dreams. We can see in the ‘After’ handprint, her destiny line has become stronger. The saying of a great Himalayan yogi, Babaji, really resonated with her, “Banat, Banat, Ban Jai” which translates as “By doing and doing, it is done.” She is really enthusiastic to see the changes in herself one line at the time.  

In my personal coaching, I concentrate on specific areas that my clients would like to work on. I explain to them, however, that what may have taken many years to develop as a negative habit or self-defeating pattern needs time and commitment to bring about change.

Whatever issue you would like to focus on, whether professional or personal, such as building confidence, developing charisma, or attracting love – I would be more than happy to work with you and to see the successful changes in your life, confirmed by the changing patterns in your hands.

For more information about our palmistry programs or to arrange an appointment with me in person or through our Remote Consultation Service, check our website at www.birlacenter.com or call us at 866.428.3799.

The Sun: How to Cultivate Magnetism and Success

According to Western mythology, the Sun is Apollo, the God of light. In Sanskrit, the Sun is referred to as Surya—"that which shines forth with unceasing rays of light." In Greek mythology, the Sun is referred to as sol, which translates as soul. The Sun is the center of our solar system.

In the hand, the mount of Sun is the manifestation of solar brilliance. In its positive form, it is dynamically charged with soul energy and knows no limits. It helps stimulate our initiative and restores vitality. When we activate our Sun energy related to our heart chakra, we can be a great source of light and inspiration for anyone who comes within our magnetic range. Just as the physical Sun is an immense and powerfully radiating body of heat and light, in astrology and palmistry, its force is associated with power and magnetism. It is further associated with the qualities of courage, conviction and self-reliance.

The Sun is associated with God the Father, the Creator of whom our soul is a part. To the extent that Sun energy is positively developed in the hand, we are able to connect with our soul attributes. As we become free from attachments and expectations that potentially could interrupt the flow of our Sun energy, we are able to express unlimited joy, and to manifest qualities of brilliance, creativity, and unconditional love.

In this course, we will cover the following:

• How to connect with our heart in order to realize and manifest our passion.
• Discovering potential stumbling blocks that could prevent us from having faith, belief or conviction in our abilities.
• Learning to demonstrate greater success by developing Sun qualities such as courage, focus and self-reliance.
• Becoming more committed to achieving goals that reflect the generous, charismatic and magnanimous nature of Sun.
• Case studies showing various expressions of Sun energy, including how expectations may hinder our relationships and our ability to express unconditional love. We will also study cases of individuals who have used their charisma negatively in order to manipulate others as well as cases of individuals lacking self-image who consequently shy away from social interactions and what they have done to overcome their inhibitions.
• Helping to reinforce the positive minor lines on the Sun mount itself, reflecting the blossoming of attributes connected with the area.

Registration is open for the Sun course which begins April 21. You can also elect to take the course online, which includes videos, PowerPoint presentations, and assignments.

This course is currently offered in French. However, let us know if you would be interested in taking this course in English.

Weekend Course Dates (Spring 2012):
Courses will be held between 10 am and 4 pm on the following dates:

April 21-22
May 26-27
June 16 and 17

Cost: $487.50, plus taxes
Required reading: Introduction to Hast Jyotish ($49.95)

Where: Les Suites Labelle, 1205 Labelle, Montreal, Qc

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The Birla College is recognized by the Federal and Provincial Governments as an accredited education institution. Canadian residents are eligible for tax rebates for courses taken.

Thanks to all of you who responded to last month’s article. In the past few months, we have explored the importance of the Saturn (or destiny) line in our hand, as it shows how we structure and discipline ourselves in order to connect with our purpose or life path. This month, I want to explore with you the Sun line. While the Saturn line suggests structure, focus, and endurance, the Sun line indicates the degree of success and fulfillment we can enjoy as a result of our belief, dedication and passion for what we are doing.

The Sun mount and finger in our hands indicate our potential to extend ourselves spontaneously to others without looking for praise, recognition or acknowledgment for what we do. We act from our heart. We are simply enjoying and having fun with what we are doing. This passion can act as an inspiration for others to pursue their own dreams. The Sun, related to finding our heart’s passion, results in conviction, courage, and magnetism. In Eastern texts, the Sun is referred to as atma, relating to our soul. When we work out of our Sun energy, like famous Indian yogi Paramahansa Yogananda says, “we will see that our life—every minute of it—becomes a magic existence.” We embody success and self-reliance. Explorers, inventors, and saints—all those who have done what was said to be impossible—are connecting with the soul force of their Sun energy. Consequently, they are a great source of light and inspiration.

The presence of a Sun line shows that our heart chakra is activated. We have engaged our hearts and, consequently, an aura of magnetism is created around us, attracting the appropriate circumstances and associates into our lives. Whatever our definition of success is, the presence of a Sun line shows that we have realized some form of conviction of heart that will help us realize our dream. The Sun line shows that we are confident and decisive; we know what we want.

In contrast, the absence of a Sun line shows that we are not yet tapping into the vast reservoir contained in our heart chakra. We are living on the surface of life, bombarded by external circumstances that keep us distracted from engaging our consciousness to take the time and make the effort to know our real ‘self’ and what we feel passionate for or what we can dedicate ourselves to.
    
Too many Sun lines indicate a diffusion of energy. We have too many goals. This can result in our feeling scattered and unfocused. Although we are enthusiastic, we may be uncertain as to what is our long-term focus in life. As a result, we may attract someone who is distracted by many interests or someone with a single Sun line who may draw us into their life, as we lack a clear focus of our own priorities. Following is the story of Eddy and Louise and their business endeavor.

Eddy and Louise: An Enterprising Relationship
Eddy had always known what he wanted: to establish a family-run empire in the clothing industry. It took him fifteen years to make his dream a reality. Steadily, from waiting tables to selling shoes, to opening a factory and selling his own line of sportswear, he became a millionaire. Eddy’s single, strong Sun line shows that he is in touch with his heart. He has no hesitation or doubt. He has faith and confidence, and loves everything he does. This enthusiasm is reflected even in his company logo printed on the labels of each garment—a soaring eagle. In everything he did, Eddy believed himself successful. He never resented others’ prosperity or thought of himself as poor. Instead, he saw others’ success as an inspiration. If they could achieve their goals, then so could he.

Louise was a little more unsure of what it was she wanted out of life. Although fortunate, as reflected by the presence of a Sun line, her indecision is also seen by the fact that she has too many Sun lines. While he waited tables, her husband was happy to put her through college, after which she found a job as a travel agent. As her husband’s dream became a reality, she accepted a position as the company’s full-time manager. Perhaps on account of Eddy’s intensity and focus, Louise was drawn into his dream and, together, they created a multimillion dollar enterprise.

As the Sun line relates to our conscious awareness, as we become more aware and intense to realize our full potential, by opening a dialogue with our heart and connecting with our soul purpose, a Sun line can develop.

I would love to hear your comments about the article and receive any questions you might have regarding your own Sun line that I can include in future articles. In that case, please send me a copy of your hands, noting which hand is dominant, i.e. that you use to write, and if possible, your date, time and place of birth. In addition, please include your consent that your question and prints can be used. You can reach me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Also, I would be happy to answer all your questions if you would like to go in-depth into understanding your own hand, including your Sun line. Our personal Coaching Program starts at $79/hour with a minimum of 5 hours. Also for those of you who are unable to come in person, you can still enroll in the coaching program through our Remote Consultation Service. For more details, call us at 866.428.3799.

We always have a choice, like Shakespeare said, ‘to be or not to be!’ Peter had great challenges to not being happy. He was in the vortex of a very difficult divorce, both financially and emotionally. Also, he discovered that his wife had developed a relationship with his best friend. Additionally, she had turned his children against him. These painful events occurred in 2009. Although he has a long, idealistic heart line, there is also a branch of the heart line turning down, closing up his quadrangle, which is a sign of hurt and distrust.

His misgivings towards others acted like an armour to protect himself from the possibility of any further hurt. This attitude shaped his new way of life. I needed to help him realize that this protective pattern was becoming a weakness. I wanted him to focus on his strengths and to realize two important points. First, our lives are guided by the law of karma – where we attract specific lessons that can help us evolve in becoming a better person. And secondly, that we have the free will to change what we perceive as unchangeable.

A confident and proud Peter walked in my office a year later. He was very curious to see the changes he anticipated in his hands. Why? As he told me, “Guylaine, I made a definite choice to be happy and peaceful!” This positive affirmation can be seen by a line of motivation arising on his life line after an interference line was crossing the life line. The line of motivation also turned into a wisdom marking instead of blocking the quadrangle – the landing strip of the angels where we see the receptivity to invite other people into our life.

The saga of his divorce still continues. His wife wants more money and the children still don’t want to see him, but he decided to help other children in his community, which fills his heart with great joy. This is confirmed by his destiny line originating from the Moon which shows a desire to nurture others. comfort

This story is another inspiration of the treasures of human life taken from my files. It proves that you too can choose to be or not to be like Peter!
In my personal coaching, I concentrate on specific areas that my clients would like to work on. I explain to them, however, that what may have taken many years to develop as a negative habit or self-defeating pattern needs time and commitment to bring about change.

Whatever issue you would like to focus on, whether professional or personal, such as building confidence, developing charisma, or attracting love – I would be more than happy to work with you and to see the successful changes in your life, confirmed by the changing patterns in your hands.

For more information about our palmistry programs or to arrange an appointment with me in person or through our Remote Consultation Service, call us at 866.428.3799.

Thanks to all of you who responded to last month’s article on the broken Saturn (destiny) line. This month, I wanted to share with you the case of Lucie whose Saturn line stopped at her heart line.

The Saturn line shows our ability to channel the energy of our emotions into some purposeful or creative activity. Otherwise, left unfocused, our mind can create havoc on our emotions, creating problems where there are none. Having a goal makes us less dependent on finding companionship for the wrong reason, for example to fill the empty space as a result of our own lack of direction. In contrast, feeling inspired by our sense of purpose enables us to support a loving relationship based on our own inner sense of satisfaction.

However, we must remember that even with the presence of a strong Saturn line, it is important to maintain it through constant focus, dedication, and sense of privilege as it is considered a line of good fortune. Otherwise, as seen by the following example, we can lose our sense of direction and our destiny line can fade.

Lucie was a successful and glamorous television executive. David was attracted to her exuberant and dynamic style. She was self-confident and enjoyed her work in the media immensely. When David entered her life, she found herself paying more and more attention to him than her work. Soon she became overly dependent on him and constantly demanding a show of his love and affection. Her work, which had previously given a sense of personal satisfaction, began to suffer as her attention shifted. David, who was originally attracted to her dynamism, now felt an aversion to her all-consuming need for his attention.

In Lucie’s first print, we can see a strong Saturn line and in a later print, the Saturn line has faded. Lucie left her job around the same time that David broke up the relationship. She felt very lost and despondent. It was suggested that she might rekindle her sense of purpose by finding a channel to express her intense emotions as seen by her strong heart line. Once she became focused and re-established a creative outlet, she would regain her sense of self-respect and her destiny line would reappear. Lucie almost lost everything before she realized that she could sustain a profound loving relationship without abandoning her own focus.

Fortunately our destiny isn’t carved in stone. We can take active steps to improve our lives, once we have gained better self-understanding. We can help both ourselves and others to understand the past, deal with the present, and mold the future in such a way as to bring forth the best qualities of heart, mind and soul.

When the Saturn line terminates on the heart line, this signals the fact that we must not be governed by emotional considerations alone. This termination reveals that such an attitude could lead us to eventual disappointment or despair. Our emotional drive may blur our vision and discernment so that we may make impulsive moves. The time of experiencing such disillusionment will be seen at the point generally calculated to be around the age of 56 when the Saturn line terminates on the heart line. This termination reveals a predisposition throughout our life to make decisions based on emotions.

The very fact that the Saturn line travels all the way to the heart line is a positive indication, showing a strong emotional drive to connect our energy to something worthwhile. However, there also exists an emotional vulnerability to our reliance on external circumstances that could cause us to lose our inspiration if we feel unsupported. As Paramahansa Yogananda, a great teacher, once said, "Emotion empties us, while devotion fills us". Although we are sincere, we need to cultivate discernment where to place our love and self-reliance to maintain our inspiration to realize our goals. If we are devoted to our ideal, we will not let any emotional expectation interrupt our future by causing us to react negatively to feelings of hurt, anguish or disappointment. We will remain inspired and unconditionally loving.

When the Saturn line stops at the heart line, it is important to be aware of our own attitude and emotional responses that could be responsible for our destiny line coming to an end. In Lucie’s case, her heart line is long and straight, denoting the challenging combination of an inflexible attitude along with unrealistic expectations in her interpersonal relationships. Lucie’s own approach to love showed she could easily be affected, including neglecting her career responsibilities, especially if she experienced rejection or disappointment.

The destiny line can travel past the heart line once our magnetic range becomes saturated with determination to achieve what we believe in. We will appreciate the support of others, but not be dependent on it. On the contrary, we will be a source of motivation and inspiration for others. The destiny line traveling past our heart line confirms we will have successfully transcended any emotional dependency which was previously a strong governing force behind all our motivations.

I would love to hear your comments about the article and receive any questions you might have regarding your own Saturn line that I can include in future articles. In that case, please send me a copy of your hands, noting which hand is dominant, i.e. that you use to write, and if possible, your date, time and place of birth. In addition, please include your consent that your question and prints can be used. You can reach me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Also, I would be happy to answer all your questions if you would like to go in-depth into understanding your own hand, including your line of destiny. Our personal Coaching Program starts at $79/hour with a minimum of 5 hours. Also for those of you who are unable to come in person, you can still enroll in the coaching program through our Remote Consultation Service. For more details check our website at www.birlacenter.com or call us at 866.428.3799.

Steve’s first visit was memorable. He arrived at my office very sceptical and guarded. It turned out that his wife, a client of mine, had given him an ultimatum to see me as their relationship was on the rocks. Consequently, although he was reluctant to have an appointment, he wanted to save the marriage and so he agreed to see me.

As I studied his print, I soon realized that despite his outer show of strength and machismo, there was a sensitive individual hidden inside. He was anxious and afraid of what the future held for him without his wife in the picture. He realized somehow the dynamics in his relationship needed to change, but he felt at a loss not knowing where to begin.  

During the consultation, I could sense a huge relief as Steve sank into his chair and burst into tears. He let go of his initial resistance trying to prove he was right and refusing any responsibility in the troubled state of the marriage. He was able to acknowledge his own flaws and how they contributed to the deterioration of the relationship. He admitted his insecurity was largely responsible for him to be so intense and demanding, that it even resulted in pushing his wife away. This behavior is confirmed in his hand by his long, straight, unbending heart line. Although idealistic, Steve could be tense and unyielding. To maintain a long-term harmonious relationship, it was important for him to make a conscious effort to be more flexible in recognizing and accepting his partner’s feelings and needs.

We began a coaching program together, and after several meetings, Steve started to become more conscious of the emotional triggers that caused him to react when he was hurt. He realized he placed too much expectation on the behavior of others and would become enraged when he was disappointed. I quoted the words of the great master Sri Yukteswar who said that wrath springs form thwarted desires and if we promise to love, it has to be unconditional. Otherwise, we are mainly interested in securing our own needs and desires. That seemed to click with him and he agreed to keep a journal in order for me to follow his progress. He promised to record any situation that caused him aggravation.

When we met a few weeks later, he presented his journal saying he had focused on forgiving anyone who had upset him during that time - the driver who cut him off or took his parking spot, the employees who didn’t listen, the friend with a hurtful remark, the bad weather causing a pain in his back. The diary entries showed that each day, he was upset and reactive about someone or something that he needed to forgive. He was shocked when he realized there were only 2 days when he had felt happy.  

Then he realized it was himself he had to forgive for having placed such huge demands and expectations on everybody he had come into contact with. Then he asked himself who would I like to be? He responded, definitely not me!  He acknowledged he would be miserable if he had to live with himself. This insight is confirmed by wisdom markings on his Jupiter mount. He was moved to realize how patient and loving his wife had been all those years to live with what he referred to as “the old and unpleasant me.” In his later prints, his Sun finger has opened, confirming Steve’s growing empathy, magnetism and contentment of heart. Also, his wisdom markings have become more apparent.

During the final session of his program, his wife joined us saying how amazed and happy she was to see such a dynamic change in his personality, and that they have grown closer as a result. They are communicating better and Steve is feeling more secure so that instead of trying to control the relationship, he is more flexible, tolerant and receptive to her needs. Compared to the first time I saw Steve, this session was full of joy and laughter, like I was witnessing the reunion of two great friends. As they were leaving, his wife called out, “Hey, Guylaine, where do I sign up to start my program?”

In my personal coaching, I concentrate on specific areas that my clients would like to work on. I explain to them, however, that what may have taken many years to develop as a negative habit or self-defeating pattern needs time and commitment to bring about change.

Whatever issue you would like to focus on, whether professional or personal, such as building confidence, developing charisma, or attracting love – I would be more than happy to work with you and to see the successful changes in your life, confirmed by the changing patterns in your hands.

For more information about our palmistry programs or to arrange an appointment with me in person or through our Remote Consultation Service, check our website at www.birlacenter.com or call us at 866.428.3799.

I want to thank those of you who sent me their questions about last month’s article on the Saturn line. This month, I wanted to share with you the case of Dr. O (not his real name) regarding his broken Saturn line.
    
If you remember from last month, I mentioned that the Saturn line, often called the line of destiny, denotes the structure we have in our life as defined by our work, vocation or career path. Consequently, when there is a break in the line, it shows that we can temporarily feel at a loss, as we are unsure about what direction our life is taking. It is not necessarily that we are going to lose our job, although this can be one of its manifestations. But more likely, the expression of our major lines with regards to our career – how we feel (heart line), think (head line), and live (life line) – is in a major process of transformation.

Dr. O explained that he had been a successful surgeon until he experienced a fall when he was out skiing, landing hard on both his hands. He said that he was rushed by ambulance to the nearest hospital, and told that his career was finished as he had damaged all the tendons in both hands. His skill as a surgeon is seen by the straight, unbending head line reaching Mars positive, denoting the steel nerves, strength, cool, and calm precision that is necessary in his line of work. The abrupt change in his destiny is confirmed by his Saturn line coming to a sudden termination at his head line. The difficulty he was experiencing is also confirmed by an interference line crossing his head line at that time denoting he was experiencing an obstacle in his life. In addition, there is an island in his head line at the time the destiny stops, revealing he was not perceiving clearly or feeling at peace with himself.  
    
A straight, unbending head line, although potentially a great asset for the kind of work he was doing, because of its intense nature, can also jeopardize the harmony of his interpersonal relationships. A straight head line denotes a tendency to be unyielding and inflexible, especially in our private life, which may result in communication problems with those close to us.

Dr. O mentioned that alternative medicine was a special point of contention between him and his wife, who was seeing an ayurvedic doctor to cure her acute back pain. Now, faced with his own situation, he said he was forced to seek alternative care after consulting with many allopathic specialists who confirmed the same prognosis that he would not regain the use of his hands. Dr. O applied the same intensity and unflinching determination of his head line to now regaining the use of his hands.

Fortunately, within a year, he was able to resume his career as a surgeon. However he said he returned to work with a new perspective, including an openness and greater respect for his colleagues’ opinions. He mentioned that his relation with his wife also improved which he attributed to his learning to be more accepting.

This growing empathy and change in perception is confirmed by the original Saturn line terminating at his head line and another Saturn line originating from his head line with a shift in its position towards the Sun or ring finger, relating to the heart chakra. Dr. O resumed his career with the same intensity as before however in the process of what he had gone through, he had become more magnetic, approachable and considerate in his work and personal life.  

A break in the Saturn line often denotes a challenging time as we are confronted with the necessity of having to re-evaluate our situation. This can include financial worry and trying to rebuild our confidence which could have been temporarily shattered or interrupted, as in the case of Dr. O, who felt he had lost his career. During the time of the break, we try hard to restructure ourselves and our role in life.

Although a break in the destiny line can be a painful experience, when an overlapping destiny line is present, we have the potential to get back on track more easily without too much disruption in our career continuity. An overlapping Saturn line more gently ushers us from one life situation to another than if there was a clear break and no overlapping line. The change in his work situation at the point where the new line begins can signal many potentially rewarding opportunities along with a positive shift in perspective.

Also, the presence of a square on the Saturn line, as we see in Dr. O’s print, at the point of the break, creates continuity between the old and the new Saturn lines. It is a sign of protection showing that in the face of some challenge, he will be receptive to good advice, good friends and will grow a lot in the process. A clean break without an overlap or a square denotes we will just have to endure our transition in work without much support until we manage to restructure ourselves.

The formation of the head line indicates whether our manner of thinking is acting as our best friend or worst enemy. In Dr. O’s case his long head line denotes his passion. However as the destiny line terminates abruptly at the headline, it is a sign that his thoughts and related behaviour is tripping him up to the extent of interfering with his career path. Fortunately as the destiny shifts and then continues again from the headline, it reveals a transformation and shift in thinking that puts him back on track again. He mentioned that although he went through quite a scare, he feels the experience allowed him to become a better husband and doctor, and that he is feeling happier now.

I would love to hear your comments about the article and receive any questions you might have regarding your own Saturn line that I can include in future articles. In that case, please send me a copy of your hands, noting which hand is dominant, i.e. that you use to write, and if possible, your date, time and place of birth. In addition, please include your consent that your question and prints can be used. You can reach me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Also, I would be happy to answer all your questions if you would like to go in depth into understanding your own hand, including your line of destiny.

Our personal Coaching Program starts at $79/hour with a minimum of 5 hours. Also for those of you who are unable to come in person, you can still enroll in the coaching program through our Remote Consultation Service. For more details check our website at www.birlacenter.com or call us at 866.428.3799.

The first time Marie-Christine, a pretty, charming and petite young woman, walked into my office, she was only 17 years old. Like many teenagers her age, she was faced with many potentially life changing decisions.

As we began the session, one of the first things I checked was the ascendant in her natal chart and the hora chart to see the exact nature of her visit. The ascendant reveals our personality, general attitude towards life and the direction we want our life to take. Marie-Christine had a Libra ascendant ruled by the planet Venus, confirming her beauty and charming disposition. Moreover, many astrology books mention that having a Libra ascendant can be very fortunate as Saturn, the planet of structure and purpose, also becomes a dominant force in the chart. This is due to its rulership of two lucky houses, Capricorn in the fourth house related to our general happiness and Aquarius in the fifth, related to our mental outlook, love and creativity. However, if Saturn is not equally strong in our hand, seen for example by the absence of a Saturn (or destiny) line, it shows that we are not manifesting the full potential of Saturn in our life. In addition, like Marie-Christine, having Libra, an air sign, in the ascendant, can give us so many ideas, that we don’t know which one to follow. As a result, we can feel somewhat lost, uncertain and insecure. This can be confirmed in her hand by the presence of multiple Saturn lines. Marie-Christine loved to be spontaneous and free in order to follow her many dreams and inspirations. She didn’t know whether to be a doctor, a massage therapist or an artist.

Marie-Christine did not receive much support from her family, as her parents were divorced, and her mother, whom she lived with, was occupied reconstructing her own emotional life. Consequently, Marie-Christine felt insecure both emotionally and financially, having to work to put herself through school.
    
In the Before print, her two head lines reflect her uncertainty as to which profession to pursue. Although many times throughout the years, as much as she would try to remain focused and complete her education, she would become distracted, with one thing or the other, including falling in love and neglecting her studies. This pattern continued, causing her much unhappiness, as she wanted to realize her dream of being a successful professional. Her need to establish her priorities became the major focus of our consultations.

In time, Marie-Christine recognized the importance of not only making choices but also sticking to them. Ultimately she decided to become a teacher which she pursued on a part-time basis. As she completed each stage of her education, through CEGEP and university, she became increasingly certain, happy and confident in the choice she had made. Each step of the way, she was proud to show me all the ‘As’ she had worked so hard to obtain in her student reports.
    
When I saw her at the beginning of this year, she was 32 and had only one year left to obtain her degree in education. She felt, however, that her real accomplishment was the changes she had made in her handprints, as seen by the After print. She was amazed to see that her two head lines had finally merged into one, confirming all the good that she saw manifesting in her life. Also, her destiny line had become more focused. She was happy to be rid of the doubts and feelings of incompetence that had plagued her for many years. Today, she is feeling strong, certain and convinced to finish school successfully.
    
On the emotional front, she is happily involved in a supportive relationship. She realized that, in the past, it was her own insecurity that was responsible to have attracted wrong people. Her focus on her relationships gave her the excuse to miss class. This enabled her to not have to confront her fear of failing to achieve her goal. In contrast, her growing self-assurance gave her the magnetism to attract love in the form of inspiration and support. She is no longer emotionally dependent based on her complexes and fears.  By recognizing her weakness, she created the will and dynamism to change.

In my personal coaching, I concentrate on specific areas that my clients would like to work on. I explain to them, however, that what may have taken many years to develop as a negative habit or self-defeating pattern needs time and commitment to bring about change.

Whatever issue you would like to focus on, whether professional or personal, such as building confidence, developing charisma, or attracting love – I would be more than happy to work with you and to see the successful changes in your life, confirmed by the changing patterns in your hands.

For more information about our palmistry programs or to arrange an appointment with me in person or through our Remote Consultation Service, check our website or call us at 866.428.3799.

Fortune or good luck is mostly thought of in terms of an arbitrary force affecting our affairs. However, according to Eastern philosophy, both our good and bad luck are considered the result of our own actions, or karma, illustrated in the expression, “as we sow so shall we reap”.
 
In the hand, the Saturn or destiny line is often referred to as the line of good fortune or bhagya, as it reveals we have found a purpose in life. The Saturn line originates at the base of the palm, continues upwards through Rahu in the middle of the palm, ideally past the head and heart lines, and terminates near or on the mount of Saturn.
 
The Saturn line is a minor line relating to our conscious awareness as opposed to the major lines of heart, head and life as indicators of our subconscious. It provides a channel for the conscious expression of our more subconscious nature through our chosen purpose of life. The presence of a Saturn line indicates that we are consciously aware that we have something to live for (life line), to focus our mind on (head line) and to be inspired by (heart line), as there is a motivation and focus to achieve our life ambition. The Saturn line provides the channel through which previously untapped qualities can now be brought to a conscious level of expression by way of a profession or vocation. It indicates to what degree we are organized so that our lives work as a cohesive whole and serves as the backbone for the other lines of the hand.
 
In contrast to the head line, which is placed horizontally on the palm, denoting that our thinking can create obstacles in our life, the Saturn line, due to its vertical position, is considered a line of transcendence and good fortune. The Saturn line shows the potential for us to rise above any challenges related to our physical health, thoughts or emotions. Good news, as the Saturn line can change, it reflects our ability to transcend any challenges and/or to remodel our destiny.

“Lorne” - Learning to Make a Commitment

Lorne’s father brought him for a consultation, as he was in his late 20s, still living at home, without any interest to find a job, go back to school or join the family business. Adding further pressure to the situation, Vanessa, his girlfriend, was insisting that he make a commitment to her. When he left the reading, Lorne had a new appreciation for Vanessa and realized the importance of a serious and committed relationship in helping him settle down and make some roots. He decided to move in with her and together they opened their own business. Months later when he returned for a consultation, he described how good he felt to see his talents and capabilities bearing fruit.
In his Before prints, Lorne’s hand was pretty raw with only the presence of the three major lines of heart, head and life. Within a period of six months, Lorne had developed many minor lines denoting a conscious awareness of his abilities. Not only did he develop a destiny line, denoting a career, a Sun line, denoting magnetism and success, but also a union line, denoting a commitment to connect to someone.

It is considered auspicious at the point in our hand where the Saturn line begins, indicating that we have become conscious of connecting with our purpose or life path. Therefore, this line often indicates our career potentials. It denotes a serious desire to know what to do with our life, then taking the necessary steps to make it a reality. It reveals the extent to which we are anchored in our own unique purpose. Creating structure in our life, we feel more grounded to offer support to others. The Saturn line shows we have developed focus, discipline and endurance.
 
In addition to denoting our career path, on a subtler level, the Saturn line is ultimately about our evolutionary journey. Therefore, regardless of our choice of work, by raising our own vibration in the course of unfolding our destiny, we can create a ripple effect that may help transform the consciousness of those around us.
 
Esoterically speaking, the Saturn line placed in the middle of the palm denotes the potential to be centered within ourself. As our life unfolds, we have the potential to unite our opposite, yin and yang characteristics, enabling us to become whole within ourselves. In this harmonized, balanced state of completeness, we then resonate with a feeling of unity for all humanity. We feel free from distracting circumstances and are able to both think objectively and express our feelings lovingly. Furthermore, within this calm, interior environment, the ground is prepared for even greater wisdom, compassion, and joy. For, as Sri Yukteswarji, a great Eastern saint, has pointed out, the purpose of life is to realize freedom from unhappiness.
 
The presence of a clear, long and unobstructed destiny line in your hand shows that you might be well on your way to realizing your life purpose. However, a fragmented line or the presence of multiple destiny lines shows that you may still feel uncertain about your priorities and what you want to accomplish.
 
If you would like to go in depth into understanding your own hand, including your line of destiny, and feel the freedom to ask anything you have ever wanted to know about your lines and yourself, we have created a coaching program. You will be assigned a personal coach who will be glad to answer all your questions. Also for those of you who are unable to come in person, you can still enroll in the coaching program through our Remote Consultation Service. For more details check our website at www.birlacenter.com or call us at 866.428.3799.

If you have any questions regarding this article, please send me a copy of your hands, noting which hand is dominant, i.e. that you use to write, and if possible, your date, time and place of birth. In addition, please include your consent that your question and prints can be used in subsequent articles, although be assured your privacy will be maintained as your name will not be mentioned.