"Approximately 4% of Caucasians have this line on at least one hand. Approximately 13% of all Asians have it on at least one hand. It is even rarer (1%) to have this line on both hands."

When there is one line instead of two lines marking the palm horizontally, this is called the line of Simian. Usually there are at least three lines in a palm. The head line, heart line, and the life line. But when the Simian line is present there are no separate head and heart line markings. When you read palmistry books you will find that the Simian line can receive a lot of “bad press,” plus there is much conflicting data as to its meaning. Most of the people who have asked this question were very concerned about this line being a “bad sign.” I practice observing the people I read for my own data collection about hands. Those who have this line that I know personally and as clients have helped me form my ideas of what this line represents. Remember when determining the influence of this line it is important to check to see if it is in both hands. Often it is only in one hand. As usual, I will repeat myself telling you that you have to see at least two other marks to back up what any one line or mark demonstrates. So with that in mind here are some traits of the Simian lined personality:
1. They are usually very energetic about anything they do.
2. They tend to see things as either black or white, no shades of gray in their perception.
3. Since the line is a combination of the heart and head lines they will approach their goals totally mentally or be all emotional in a situation. It seems they do not blend mind and emotion easily. This creates a single mindedness in their personality which I have found allows for tremendous focus and ability to follow through on promises and goals. I see them as devoted and persevering.
4. They are creative and often driven to do their creative thing. It is reported Steinbeck had two lines of Simian.


*All info copied and pasted from other sites

Notable Simian Line Holders

Muhammad Ali - Three time world heavyweight champion boxer
John Steinbeck - Author of Grapes of Wrath and Of Mice and Men
Henry Miller - Writer and painter. Author of Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn and Black Spring
Tony Blair (British Prime Minister)
Nikita Kruchev (Former Russian President)

Links of interest -

http://www.jenniferboyer.com/SimianlineFacts.html
http://www.handanalysis.com/simian.html

A little about myself -

I am 22 and live in NY. I never really realized the simian lines on my hands until my sister pointed them out once. She did some reading on it, but nothing to indepth. We also found out at that time my mother has them on both hands aswell. This was when i was around 10 years old. Recently (within the last few years) i have gained a new interest in simian lines.

I have always felt different from other people, even my closest friends. Sort of like never being on the same wavelength as other people. I also have the uncanny ability to read people very well. My friends all say that they feel my opinion of things is heavily weighted and always means alot to them.

I hope by bringing others with simian lines together, you can all gain a better understanding of things. I am not a very religious or faithful person, but must admit the similarities between ’us’ is quiet intriguing. Specifically how many mention that feeling of ’difference’ with other people.