It should start with the Life line, but separate from it between the first and second fingers, go clear and straight across to the mount of Mars, but without crossing that mount; it should be without branches or cross lines except those of Fate and Fortune, and of a good colour without being too deep. The qualities indicated by such a Head line are those of a clear­ headed, intelligent, self-reliant but prudent person, with a good amount of courage, concentration, force and energy of character combined with uprightness of mind.