Palm reading, otherwise known as palmistry or chiromancy, is practiced all over the world. It has its roots in Indian astrology and Roma fortune-telling. The objective is to evaluate a person’s character or future by studying the palm of their hand. Whether you’re an aspiring palm reader or you’re just looking for a fun way to pass the time and impress your friends, even you can learn to gain insight just by holding someone’s hand.
Choose a hand. In palmistry, it is thought that:
For females, the right hand is what you’re born with, and left is what you’ve accumulated throughout your life.
For males, it is the other way around. The left hand is what you’re born with, and the right is what you’ve accumulated throughout your life.
That being said, you can also choose whichever hand is dominant to be your present/past life hand (the non-dominant hand would then be your future life hand).
There are different schools of thought on the matter. Some say the left hand shows potential and what could be — not necessarily what will be. And a difference in the hands could mean one is or is about to take action when it comes to their lives, changing it.
Identify the four major lines. There may be breaks in them or they may be short, but at least three of them are there.
The heart line
The head line
The life line
The fate line (only some people have this).
Interpret the heart line. This line can be read in either direction (from the pinkie finger to the index finger or vice versa) depending on the tradition being followed. It’s believed to indicate emotional stability, romantic perspectives, depression, and cardiac health. The basic interpretations are as follows:
Begins below the index finger – content with love life
Determine the hand shape. Each hand shape is associated with certain character traits. The length of the palm is measured from the wrist to the bottom of the fingers. The basic interpretations are as follows:
Earth – broad, square palms and fingers, thick or coarse skin, and ruddy color; length of the palm equals length of fingers
Solid values and energy, sometimes stubborn
Practical and responsible, sometimes materialistic
Work with their hands, comfortable with the tangible
Air – square or rectangular palms with long fingers and sometimes protruding knuckles, low-set thumbs, and dry skin; length of the palm less than length of fingers
Sociable, talkative and witty
Can be shallow, spiteful and cold
Comfortable with the mental and the intangible
Does things in different and radical ways
Water – long, sometimes oval-shaped palm, with long, flexible, conical fingers; length of the palm equals length of fingers but is less than width across the widest part of the palm.
Creative, perceptive and sympathetic
Can be moody, emotional and inhibited
Introverts
Do things quietly and intuitively.
Fire – square or rectangular palm, flushed or pink skin, and shorter fingers; length of the palm is greater than length of fingers
Spontaneous, enthusiastic and optimistic
Sometimes egoistic, impulsive and insensitive
Extroverts
Do things boldly and instinctively.
Look at the mounts. That’s what the fleshy bit below your fingers are called, on the opposite side of your knuckle. To make them visible, cup your hand just a bit. Which one is the largest?
A high Venus mount (the one under your thumb) indicates a predisposition for hedonism, promiscuity, and the need for instant gratification. A non-existent Venus mount indicates little interest in family matters.
The mount under your index finger is called the Jupiter mount. If this is well-developed, it means you are dominant, possibly self-centered, and aggressive. A lack of one means you lack confidence.
Under your middle finger is the Saturn mount. A high mount shows you’re stubborn, cynical, and prone to depression. If it is low, it’s an indicator of superficiality and disorganization.
The Sun mount is under your ring finger. You’re quick-tempered, extravagant, and prideful if you have a high Sun mount. A low Sun mount means you lack imagination.
The Mercury mount is under your pinkie. If it’s protruding, you talk too much. A low mount means the opposite — you’re shy.
None of this is based on science. And your hands are known to change throughout time. Don’t take any of it too seriously!
Examine the hand and finger size. Relative to the size of the body, some say that small hands are active and don’t dwell on thinking about what to do. Large hands are on those who are contemplative and slow to action.
Remember, this is relative to the body. If you’re 8 feet (2.4 m) tall (2.4 m), you’re going to have bigger hands than a 4 year old. It’s all proportional.
What’s more, long fingers may be an indicator of anxiety, in addition to being well-mannered, good looking, and delicate. Short fingers are found on those who are impatient, highly-sexed, and creative.
Long fingernails, on the other hand, mean you’re kind and a good secret-keeper. Short fingernails mean you’re critical and sarcastic. If they’re almond-shaped, you’re sweet and diplomatic.
source:medicaldaily.com