The Eight Key Mounts in Palmistry: Upper and Lower Mars Mounts
When analyzing the mounts of Mars in palmistry, it's important to consider not only the individual primary mounts but also the interactions between them, known as complementary mounts. Below, we will examine the upper and lower mounts of Mars and their interactions with other mounts.
The positions of the upper and lower mounts of Mars are illustrated in the diagram below:
Positions of the Upper and Lower Mounts of Mars
The upper mount of Mars is also called the second mount of Mars, while the lower mount is known as the first mount of Mars.
The upper mount of Mars indicates a person's resilience, particularly their ability to endure adverse situations and their tendency to remain undiscouraged. In simple terms, the upper mount of Mars reflects one's defensive strength against external challenges. Conversely, the lower mount of Mars represents one's offensive capabilities, showing ambition when circumstances are favorable. When examining the lower mount of Mars, it's essential to bring the thumb together to make it more noticeable.
Individuals with well-developed mounts of Mars are ideally suited for military and political careers. A prominent upper mount of Mars suggests the ability to overcome adversity, while a robust lower mount of Mars indicates fearlessness and bravery in combat.
If both the upper and lower mounts of Mars are particularly prominent, they are considered primary mounts, although identifying the primary mount may not always be straightforward.
People with the upper and lower mounts of Mars as their primary mounts may not exhibit distinct physical characteristics, but their personality traits are quite pronounced. They tend to be impulsive, decisive, and have a fiery temperament. This personality type often finds success in military and political fields, while in other areas, it can lead to strong friendships and effective action but may also result in offending others.
With a primary mount, there will also be a secondary mount, which is the next most prominent mount. The secondary mount significantly influences the primary mount. Let’s explore the interactions between the upper and lower mounts of Mars as primary mounts and other mounts:
1. The upper and lower mounts of Mars combined with the Jupiter mount have little interaction. When both are prominent, they can accelerate success, while the Jupiter mount enhances leadership abilities, providing some supportive influence.
2. The combination of the upper and lower mounts of Mars with the Saturn mount contributes to greater stability on the path to success and after achieving it, but provides little additional assistance.
3. The upper and lower mounts of Mars combined with the Sun mount are not very harmonious. There's minimal support between the two; individuals with prominent upper and lower mounts of Mars often possess physical strength but lack artistic sensitivity, which contrasts with those who have a prominent Sun mount, making the Sun mount rarely a supportive mount for Mars.
4. The combination of the upper and lower mounts of Mars with the Mercury mount is quite ideal. No one achieves success overnight; the synergy of the upper and lower mounts of Mars with the Mercury mount signifies perseverance, aggression, and wealth, which can mutually enhance each other, making it a favorable combination.
5. The upper and lower mounts of Mars do not align well with the Moon mount. Although the Moon mount can enhance the resilience of the upper mount of Mars through imagination, it does not coordinate well with the lower mount of Mars, as both belong to the instinctual realm. If both are prominent, it may lead to undesirable behavior.
6. The combination of the upper and lower mounts of Mars with the Venus mount is highly beneficial. The Venus mount greatly supports the upper and lower mounts of Mars; without the influence of love, individuals may become very cruel, but with the Venus mount as support, such issues are less likely to occur.
Text and images: San Liu Feng Shui