Post by Calli on Jun 16, 2014 20:45:14 GMT
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.
1. Choose a hand. In palmistry, it is thought that:
2. Identify the four major lines. There may be breaks in them or they may be short, but at least three of them are there.
3. 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 (pictured above)
Begins below the middle finger - selfish when it comes to love (pictured above)
Begins in the middle - falls in love easily (pictured above)
Straight and short - less interest in romance (pictured above)
Touches life line - heart broken easily (pictured above)
Long and curvy - freely expresses emotions and feelings (pictured above)
Straight and parallel to the head line - good handle on emotions (pictured above)
Wavy - many relationships and lovers, absence of serious relationships (pictured above)
Circle on the line - sadness or depression (pictured above)
Broken line - emotional trauma (pictured above)
Smaller lines crossing through heart line - emotional trauma (above)
4. Examine the head line. This represents a person's learning style, communication approach, intellectualism, and thirst for knowledge. A curved line is associated with creativity and spontaneity, while a straight line is linked with practicality and a structured approach. The basic interpretations are as follows:
Short line - prefers physical achievements over mental ones (pictured above)
Curved, sloping line - creativity (pictured above)
Separated from life line - adventure, enthusiasm for life (pictured above)
Wavy line - short attention span (pictured above)
Deep, long line - thinking is clear and focused (pictured above)
Straight line - thinks realistically (pictured above)
Donuts or cross in head line - emotional crisis (pictured above)
Broken head line - inconsistencies in thought (pictured above)
Multiple crosses through head line - momentous decisions (pictured above)
5. Evaluate the life line. This begins near the thumb and travels in an arc towards the wrist. It reflects physical health, general well being, and major life changes (for example, cataclysmic events, physical injuries, and relocations). Its length is not associated with length of life. The basic interpretations are as follows:
Runs close to thumb - often tired (pictured above)
Curvy - plenty of energy (pictured above)
Long, deep - vitality (pictured above)
Short and shallow - manipulated by others (pictured above)
Swoops around in a semicircle - strength and enthusiasm (pictured above)
Straight and close to the edge of the palm - cautious when it comes to relationships (pictured above)
Multiple life lines - extra vitality (pictured above)
Circle in line indicates - hospitalized or injured (pictured above)
Break - sudden change in lifestyle (pictured above)
6. Study the fate line. This is also known as the line of destiny, and it indicates the degree to which a person's life is affected by external circumstances beyond their control. It begins at the base of the palm. The basic interpretations are as follows:
Deep line - strongly controlled by fate (pictured above)
Breaks and changes of direction - prone to many changes in life from external forces (pictured above)
Starts joined to life line - self-made individual; develops aspirations early on (pictured above)
Joins with the life line around in the middle - signifies a point at which one's interests must be surrendered to those of others (pictured above)
Starts at base of thumb and crosses life line - support offered by family and friends. (pictured above)
Interpreting the Hands, Fingers, etc.
1. 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
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.
Fire - square or rectangular palm, flushed or pink skin, and shorter fingers; length of the palm is greater than length of fingers
2. 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?
3. 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.
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1. 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.
2. Identify the four major lines. There may be breaks in them or they may be short, but at least three of them are there.
- (1) The heart line
- (2) The head line
- (3) The life line
- (4) The fate line (only some people have this).
3. 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 (pictured above)
Begins below the middle finger - selfish when it comes to love (pictured above)
Begins in the middle - falls in love easily (pictured above)
Straight and short - less interest in romance (pictured above)
Touches life line - heart broken easily (pictured above)
Long and curvy - freely expresses emotions and feelings (pictured above)
Straight and parallel to the head line - good handle on emotions (pictured above)
Wavy - many relationships and lovers, absence of serious relationships (pictured above)
Circle on the line - sadness or depression (pictured above)
Broken line - emotional trauma (pictured above)
Smaller lines crossing through heart line - emotional trauma (above)
4. Examine the head line. This represents a person's learning style, communication approach, intellectualism, and thirst for knowledge. A curved line is associated with creativity and spontaneity, while a straight line is linked with practicality and a structured approach. The basic interpretations are as follows:
Short line - prefers physical achievements over mental ones (pictured above)
Curved, sloping line - creativity (pictured above)
Separated from life line - adventure, enthusiasm for life (pictured above)
Wavy line - short attention span (pictured above)
Deep, long line - thinking is clear and focused (pictured above)
Straight line - thinks realistically (pictured above)
Donuts or cross in head line - emotional crisis (pictured above)
Broken head line - inconsistencies in thought (pictured above)
Multiple crosses through head line - momentous decisions (pictured above)
5. Evaluate the life line. This begins near the thumb and travels in an arc towards the wrist. It reflects physical health, general well being, and major life changes (for example, cataclysmic events, physical injuries, and relocations). Its length is not associated with length of life. The basic interpretations are as follows:
Runs close to thumb - often tired (pictured above)
Curvy - plenty of energy (pictured above)
Long, deep - vitality (pictured above)
Short and shallow - manipulated by others (pictured above)
Swoops around in a semicircle - strength and enthusiasm (pictured above)
Straight and close to the edge of the palm - cautious when it comes to relationships (pictured above)
Multiple life lines - extra vitality (pictured above)
Circle in line indicates - hospitalized or injured (pictured above)
Break - sudden change in lifestyle (pictured above)
6. Study the fate line. This is also known as the line of destiny, and it indicates the degree to which a person's life is affected by external circumstances beyond their control. It begins at the base of the palm. The basic interpretations are as follows:
Deep line - strongly controlled by fate (pictured above)
Breaks and changes of direction - prone to many changes in life from external forces (pictured above)
Starts joined to life line - self-made individual; develops aspirations early on (pictured above)
Joins with the life line around in the middle - signifies a point at which one's interests must be surrendered to those of others (pictured above)
Starts at base of thumb and crosses life line - support offered by family and friends. (pictured above)
Interpreting the Hands, Fingers, etc.
1. 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
- 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.
2. 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!
3. 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 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.
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