line of fate
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Definition
Noun: A crease or line on the palm of the hand. In the practice of palmistry, this specific line is believed to indicate a person's degree of success, career path, and general life direction.
Usage
The term "line of fate" is used almost exclusively within the context of palm reading or discussions about fortune-telling. It refers to a specific, singular feature on the hand.
Examples
- The palmist examined the line of fate on my hand and spoke about my career prospects.
- According to some interpretations, a long and deep line of fate suggests a stable and successful life path.
- She was curious to know if her line of fate indicated a change in her profession.
Advanced Usage
- "to have a strong/faint line of fate": This describes the prominence of the line. A strong line is seen as a clear indicator, while a faint one might suggest a less defined path or more variability.
- "the line of fate breaks": In palmistry, a break in this line is often interpreted as a significant change or obstacle in one's career or life direction.
Variants and Related Words
- Fate line: A direct synonym, often used interchangeably with "line of fate."
- Line of destiny: Another common synonym with the same meaning.
- Palmistry: (n) The practice of interpreting the lines on the palm, which includes reading the line of fate.
- Head line, Life line, Heart line: (n) Other major lines read in palmistry, distinct from the line of fate.
Synonyms
- Fate line
- Line of destiny
- Saturn line (a less common, more traditional term in palmistry)
Notes on Meaning
The meaning of "line of fate" is fixed and specific to palmistry. It does not have a general, non-esoteric meaning in modern English. Its interpretation is subjective and based on the beliefs of palmistry.
Noun
- a crease on the palm; palmists say it indicates how successful you will be