One clear, long line is read as one deep, lasting relationship. Several shorter lines point to meaningful relationships, and the clearest one is read as the most important.
Position gives a rough sense of timing. Lines close to the heart line are read as earlier relationships, lines closer to the little finger as later ones.
Forked marriage line
A fork at the end is read as distance growing in a relationship, often over time or work.
Broken marriage line
Read as a break or difficult phase, sometimes followed by reconciliation if the line continues.
Frequently asked questions
Where are the marriage lines?
On the edge of the palm, under the little finger, above the heart line.
What do two marriage lines mean?
Two significant relationships. It does not have to mean two marriages.
Can the marriage line show when I marry?
Readers give a rough idea from position, never an exact date.