How to Read the Money Line on Your Palm (& Learn What It Says About You)

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Identify your money line & other signs of wealth in palmistry

Co-authored by Maryana Lucia Vestic, MFA, M.Phil. Reviewed by Stina Garbis

Last Updated: February 19, 2025 Fact Checked

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What is the money line?

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Reading Your Money Line

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Money Triangle

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Other Wealth Signs

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FAQs

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Are you wondering what your palms can tell you about your potential to find financial success and wealth? Whether you’ve already experienced palm reading or are just curious about it, you’ll find out everything you need to know about your money line ahead. Discover how to locate your money line, what it can tell you, and how to interpret the money line, plus answers to your other palm-reading questions.

Palm Reading: Wealth Line Overview

The money or wealth line runs vertically near the base of the pinky. It’s said to predict the potential for wealth and financial success. For example, a long or deep line may hint at steady, long-term wealth, while a short or shallow one indicates financial frustrations or challenges.

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What is the money line in palm reading?

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Your money line is a short vertical line located at the base of the pinky. The type of money line you have is thought to indicate what level of financial success you’ll experience in life. The money line is considered one of the secondary lines in modern palm reading, which deals with the strengths and weaknesses of your life experiences.
- The primary lines in palmistry include the life line, head line, heart line, and fate line.
- Take our Palm Reading Quiz for a personalized reading that reveals key aspects of your personality.

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How to Read Your Money Line in Palm Reading

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In the practice of palmistry, you read palms from your dominant hand to determine the future and your non-dominant hand to look into your past. For example, if you’re right-handed, read your right palm’s money line to try and find clues about your future financial success.^{[1]
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Locate your money line, which runs vertically under your pinky. Look under your pinky finger for a vertical line that runs a short length down the palm. It may appear to start closer to the ring finger, but you can typically find your money line beneath the area of the pinky finger.^{[2]
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- The money line can be found in the same location for both men and women. Interpreting your money line is also viewed similarly for men and women, depending on where their financial life is focused.
- If you can't find your money line, this may point to financial instability or a greater focus on other aspects of your life, like home, family, or creativity.
A long money line can indicate a potential for long-term wealth and financial success. A short money line can suggest that your finances require more effort or are a source of frustration for you. A shallow money line suggests the presence of financial challenges that require you to work harder. A deep money line signifies a strong, steady income; you’ll be able to grow and maintain your wealth over a lifetime.^{[3]
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A straight money line can mean you’re likely to have good investments or receive wealth from multiple investments through hard work. A wavy money line is an indicator of unstable finances. It often reflects multiple changes in your profession over your lifetime, so be careful when choosing your line of work and be prepared for both professional and financial fluctuations.^{[4]
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Look for unique patterns, like breaks, curves, or intersections in the line. A discontinuous money line that stops and starts once or several times can mean you’ll experience financial challenges or be unable to survive on your own financially; this means you might have to rely on other people for financial stability.^{[5]
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- A slight upward curve can suggest a slow increase in wealth over time.
- A slight downward curve can indicate the possibility of financial obstacles or setbacks overall.^{[6]
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- When your money line intersects with your fate line, it points to financial success that is linked with your career path. This means that your ability to make money also relates to your destiny, so consider what path works best for you and your finances.^{[7]
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It’s important to remember that palmistry is an art and not a science; factors like education, hard work, and perseverance all come into play, so you can interpret your money line while still keeping an open mind about your financial future.

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What is the money triangle in palm reading?

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The money triangle is a unique palm feature where 3 lines form a triangle. A typical money triangle is created when the head and fate lines intersect with each other and the line of Mercury to form a triangle.^{[8]
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- You may also be known for being able to save and manage money and will continue to have wealth to pass onto your family, along with future generations.
- If your money triangle is closed, you’ll have a better chance at making and keeping wealth; if it’s open, your finances may not remain stable throughout your life.^{[10]
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- The money triangle is also known as the billionaire’s triangle or the cradle of wealth.

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Other Signs of Wealth in Palmistry

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Mount of Jupiter The mount of Jupiter is a raised area on your palm located below the index finger. When the mount is raised, it can suggest high leadership qualities or a tendency towards being an entrepreneur. A raised mount of Jupiter, along with a strong money line, can mean you have more potential for growing your finances through a business.^{[11]
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- Mounts of the palm are elevated areas of the palm, which can indicate parts of your personality or fate.
The sun line is a vertical line that begins on the mount of the moon, near the wrist and base of the palm. When the sun line is well-defined and unbroken, it signifies financial success and opportunities for more growth. When it’s faint or absent, you should focus more on your career, professional opportunities, and financial growth.^{[12]
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Trident A trident is formed when a palm line splits into three prongs at one end to resemble the shape of a 3-pronged spear. If your money or fate line has a trident shape at its end, it suggests a high level of success and good fortune. Your fate line runs vertically from beneath your middle finger to your wrist. The same successful result occurs when your fate line ends with a star-shaped marking at its end.^{[14]
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- If several vertical lines cut across your money line, it may point to a period of financial struggles.^{[15]
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The Phoenix eye line is located on the first knuckle of your thumb. It appears as a small circular shape that resembles an eye. If you see the Phoenix eye line on your thumb, it suggests you’ll marry someone who will improve your financial situation and may bring luxury into your life.^{[16]
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The Mercury line is located beneath the pinky finger and runs vertically to intersect with other lines. Most people have a Mercury line, but when it’s well-defined, a Mercury line can mean strong business skills and high financial intelligence. You may have the ability to gain financially through investments or strong decision-making.^{[17]
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The mount of Venus is a raised area on your palm located between your thumb and lifeline. When it appears overdeveloped, it can indicate a drive for money and luxury. The softer it looks, the more luxury and comfort you may crave in your life.^{[18]
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Aptitude lines are a series of 3 short lines located at the base of your thumb on the mount of Venus area of your palm. Most people have shallow horizontal lines on their thumb, but 3 deeper lines next to each other are considered aptitude lines. They can indicate the potential for a great amount of wealth in your life. These lines are also associated with your ability to treat money practically and with care.^{[19]
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The Surya Rekha is a semicircle that appears when holding your palms together, face up. When doing so, you might notice a semicircle that starts beneath each middle finger to join at the middle part of your palm beneath your pinkies. It's considered an Indian palm reading money line and can point to a period of extreme wealth in your life. The Surya Rekha also suggests possible inherited wealth, along with plenty of financial success.^{[20]
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Money Lines in Palm Reading FAQs

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Palm shape can affect how you interpret your money line. If you have a square or rectangular palm, you’re known for being a more practical person who’s grounded when it comes to their financial life. It can also suggest that you have diligence and discipline with wealth and financial success.^{[21]
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Lucky lines on your palm include a cross shape in the center, called the mystic cross, along with the appearance of a star shape, which is said to foretell a happy future event. Others, like the line of Mercury and an opening in your fate line, can indicate money and a good fate. When your marriage lines and sun lines connect, your marriage fate becomes positive, while a series of bracelets along your wrist can suggest the luck of a healthy life.^{[22]
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The fortune line is another name for the fate line, which runs vertically from beneath the middle finger to the base of the palm at the wrist. It’s also called the fortune line because it’s linked to your destiny as it relates to luck and money. The fate or fortune line is not considered the same as the money line, but the two are often thought of as being related.^{[23]
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You may notice small variations when reading palm lines over time due to changes in the skin’s appearance. Most palmistry experts believe that the money line does not generally change throughout your life. Palm reading is not a science-based practice, so you don’t have to think of your financial fate in terms of only your money line.