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Palmistry is a method of
interpreting the shape of the hand and the lines of the palm, to project the
character and possible life experiences of an individual. The science is divided
into two broad areas: the study of hand structure, or cheirology, and the study
of the lines of the palm, or cheiromancy.
The modern theory is that the lines of the hand represent a graphic shorthand of
the circuits of the brain. The nerve group that controls the hands is exactly in
the centre of the brain, and all the electrical energies of our thinking pass
through it. Palmists feel that the lines on the hand are formed in some relation
to thought patterns, nerve linkages, or even chromosomal structures.
Types of Hands: The essence of
palmistry lies in identifying the hand type, which can be attributed to
individual characteristics:
The Elementary Hand: This is characterized by stiff, heavy, short fingers
and a short thumb. Other traits are a thick, hard, square palm, shapeless
fingertips, and rough and leathery skin. The person with the elementary hand
displays a lack of enthusiasm and imagination. They show a general indifference
to life, and are concerned only with daily existence. This person is largely
intolerant of a nasty situation, and can get violent when provoked.
Profession: This hand is characteristic of labourers and those involved in
violent sports, like boxing.
The Spatulate Hand: As
the name suggests, the fingers of this hand are flattened like a spatula. The
most characteristic feature is the large thumb. It is extremely broad near the
base and tapers towards the fingers. This hand belongs to the imaginative. These
people have a love for invention and discovery. They have a quest for knowledge,
and a restless and excitable nature. They are energetic and dexterous, and
thrive on taking risks.
Profession: People with this hand are mainly artisans, inventors, explorers,
navigators, astronauts, and engineers.
The Psychic Hand: This
is a small and slender hand, characterized by smooth fingers. The palm is medium
in size, and the nailed phalanges are long and tapering. The thumb is small and
elegant. People with this hand have a visionary and dreamy nature. They are
interested in occult sciences. Persons with this hand shape lead a chaotic life,
characterized by a lack of discipline.
Profession: This hand usually belongs to those with a deep interest in the
occult, such as magicians and clairvoyants.
The Conical Hand: This
hand has smooth fingers, the nails of which are shaped like cones, giving the
hand its name. The palm is broad, thick and large, and the thumb is also
unusually huge. People with this hand are usually connoisseurs of the arts with
superb communication skills, and a love for the arc lights. He lives life on a
purely sensual level. On the flip side, this person is impulsive and has a short
temper.
Profession: This hand is characteristic of those in the creative field, like
painters, sculptors, musician and poets.
The Square Hand: The
square hand has a square palm, a square wrist, and the fingertips are also
square. While the fingers are largely knotty, this hand is characterized by a
large thumb and a square finger base. People with square hands are blessed with
perseverance. They are downright conventional and love general order. They are
honest and reliable, and like to lead disciplined lives, with little
imagination. Profession: This hand usually belongs to businessmen, executives,
lawyers, doctors, scientists and engineers.
The Intellectual Hand:
This is a long and angular hand, with bony fingers and knotty joints. The palm
is large and bony, and the nailed phalanges are part conical and part square.
The philosophic hand belongs to those who spare a thought for the less
fortunate. They are blessed with the ability to understand the metaphysical
aspect of life. They are gifted with analytical powers and are adept at keeping
secrets. Profession: This hand usually belongs to teachers, thinkers and world
leaders.
The Shape of Fingers
Pointed fingers: People with pointed fingers are cautious, intelligent
and flexible in different situations. They are gifted conversationalist, and
would choose a career that would allow them to interact with people. As
intellectual visionaries, they lean towards spiritualism. They also have a deep
interest in the aesthetic, and a yen for innovation. This could cause a battle
between creative pursuits and practical reasoning.
Conical Fingers: These
people are sensitive to beauty. They takes great care to dress well, and like to
live in pleasant surroundings. They are intellectual and talented idealists.
They are blessed with the power of thinking on their feet, they assess
situations quickly. They have firm convictions and are even gifted with psychic
powers in some instances. However, they must be careful and not let their
emotions get the better of them.
Square Fingers: These
people are blessed with sound business acumen, and like to put all problems
through a wringer. They are practical and down-to-earth. They are also
conventional, and like to adhere to social norms. They are methodical and
systematic.
Spatulate Fingers: These
people are pragmatic, and have a realistic approach to life. They have a taste
for travel and outdoor life. As go-getters, they will always looks for the
bigger piece of the pie. They also value work as top priority. They are
creative, active and energetic.
Straight Fingers: These
people are frank and forthright. They face the danger of being taken for a ride,
due to their honest nature. They are diligent, energetic and impulsive. They
also have a clear thought process, and know how to articulate their feelings.
These people are invariably great achievers.
Knotty Fingers: These
people are extremely practical, and plan every move they make. They are
calculative, and the idea of taking a risk does not appeal to them. This takes
away much of the spontaneity from their life. Since they plan so much in
advance, they do not learn the art of living life day-to-day. Their constant
planning and worrying can make them nervous and jittery.
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The Thumb
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Thumb: The Mount of Venus at the
base of the thumb is very indicative of a person's passions. A high,
well-proportioned Mount means that the individual is full of energy, is
outgoing, has a great deal of interest in life, and can be very vital and
enthusiastic. Those whose Mount of Venus is flat, like a plateau, are very
energetic. They like brainy pursuits, their friends are characters who
resist the active mainstream of life, and their sense of discipline works
best with specific mental activities, like the pursuits of writers,
sculptors, lawyers, community organizers, and rock climbers.
The shape of the thumb's tip is a strong indicator of the inner power. A
pointed or conical thumb shows an impulsive nature and a person being
perceptive, while a square thumb is a sign of common sense. A bulbous tip
indicates a violent temper, and a tip that bends far back shows a far-out
personality, usually artistic or involved in an exotic mental pursuit. A
person with a flat-tipped thumb is impatient and full of nervous energy. |
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Life Line
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The Life Line:
The life line starts between the thumb and the index finger. It then touches
the wrist, curving widely around the thumb. This line indicates longevity,
vitality, and the quality of life. An absent life line shows a sluggish and
high-strung person, with a tremendous nervous energy. A long and regular
line indicates an excellent equilibrium and a healthy constitution. A faint
line indicates a lack of endurance, or a dull and uneventful life. If the
line is forked at its begining, it shows the person as just, truthful, loyal
and dependable. On the other hand, if the line ends in a fork, the person
suffers from frail health and experiences a lack of energy. A forked line
leading to the Mount of Jupiter is a sign of success, recognition and glory.
If the line forks to the Mount of Moon, travel to distant places is
indicated. A faint line indicates a life of misery, while a clear line
suggests a smooth life. A double line is typical of the security offered by
a loved one of the opposite sex. It also indicates a healthy sexual life.
Branches in the life line make a strong statement about the fortunes of the
individual. While upward branches show achievement, glory and success,
drooping branches indicate financial, social and emotional loss. A long and
deep line shows an abundance of energy, and single-minded determination to
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Head Line
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The Head Line:
The head line runs horizontally from the middle of the palm to the heart
line. It governs memory, intelligence and reasoning. If the line is short,
the person is intelligent and intuitive. A straight line represents a person
who lives life on a totally materialistic level. If the line is absent, it
indicates lethargy and in extreme cases insanity. A long and straight line
shows an ambitious person with an excellent memory. If the line splits the
palm in half, the person is sadistic, abusive and brutal. A double line
reveals a talented person with a flair for business. If the line is short
and faint, it shows limited intelligence and poor memory. A short line
distinguishes a person as short sighted, morose, and lacking in
concentration. The head line can also be interpreted with relation to other
lines. If this line is widely separated from the life line, it suggests a
person who is independent, impulsive and rash. We can also read the branches
of a line. Rising branches from the line show high aspirations without
focus. Drooping branches indicate incessant grief and a string of
disappointments. A hooked line is indicative of a self-indulgent person, who
could also be a traitor. If it is set low in the palm, the person could be
greedy and frugal. |
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Heart Line
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The Heart line: The heart line runs horizontally across the upper
palm, surrounding the mounts of Mercury, Apollo and Saturn. The length of
the line has a general impact on a person's health. It rules a person's
emotions and relationships. An absent line is indicative of a person high on
logic and reason, who could even be ruthless in order to reach the top. The
length of the line plays an important role in determining a person's
attitude to relationships. While a short line indicates a highly self-centred
person, a long line belongs to a person who has a highly idealistic vision
of love. A very long line, touching both sides of the palm, shows a person
highly dependent on relationships. This could even lead to promiscuity. A
deep and straight line indicates jealousy and criminal tendencies. On the
flip side, if the line is clear and deep, the person is sincere, respectful
and considerate. A deep line indicates a highly stressful life. Branches
arising from the line suggest a strong interest in the opposite sex. If the
line has drooping branches, it shows a poor relationship. The heart line can
also be read in relation to other lines. If the heart line touches the head
line and the life line, the person is likely to experience a betrayal of
love. A slight curve towards the head line shows a person with an
intellectual bend of mind.
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Fate Line
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Fate Line: This line rises from the base of the palm, and touches the
Mount of Saturn, dividing the palm into halves. An absent fate line shows a
person who is self-made and diligent. These people plan their entire life
with meticulous detail, and leaves very little to chance. One fork to the
Mount of Venus is indicative of a person with strong musical and literary
pursuits. These people will almost always achieve celebrity status. The line
ending in a fork on the Mount of Saturn shows a prudent, discreet and
mysterious person. If the line forks towards the Mount of Mercury, the
person is an achiever, with a gift for persuasion. A fork towards the Mount
of Jupiter shows a person with a pleasant humanitarian approach. These
people are also natural leaders. A fork in the beginning shows a traumatic
childhood. This will lead to conflict, but the person will choose the right
path later in life. A double line implies insecurity.
The branches of the fate line indicate the rise and fall of fortunes. A
rising fate line indicates a successful career with great opportunities for
prosperity. Dropping lines mean heavy losses, failure, and disappointments.
A wavering line shows an indecisive and lethargic person who lives life on a
totally materialistic level. An unusually deep line reveals an inheritance,
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The Mount of Jupiter:
This is situated at the base of the index finger. A well-developed mount is
indicative of the person's leadership qualities. This person is also just,
honest, optimistic and sociable. If the mount is flat, the person lacks
confidence and a good personality. If the mount is over developed, the person is
arrogant, proud, idle and egoistic. A small line between the Heart and Head
lines on this mount indicates acquisition of wealth.
The Mount of Saturn:
This mount is situated at the base of the middle finger. If it is well
developed, the person possesses a good sense of responsibility and is concerned
with seeking wisdom. If overdeveloped, with long fingers, the person is cold,
distant and an introvert. If the mount is flat, the person is outgoing and
optimistic.
The Mount of Apollo:
This mount is set at the base of the ring finger. If the mount is well
developed, the person is warm and optimistic, radiating enthusiasm. If it is
flat, the person is cold and cynical, lacking appreciation of the finer things
in life. If it is overdeveloped, this person is brash, insensitive, and loves to
hear the sound of his/her own voice.
The Mount of Mercury:
This mount is situated at the base of the little finger. A well-developed mount
is indicative of a person who loves to travel a lot, and is a go-getter. If it
is overdeveloped, the person is a glib talker and a consummate liar. This person
is also the regular Casanova. If it is flat, the person is shy, diffident or
just plain dull.
The Mount of Moon: This
is situated at the base of the palm, opposite the thumb. A well-developed mount
shows a person who is compassionate, caring, creative and blessed with an
incredible zest for life. If it is flat, it shows imagination and a sense of
empathy.
The Mount of Venus: This
is set under the thumb. If the mount is well developed, the person is warm and
generous. This person leads an active social life, and is an interesting
companion. If over developed, it shows an extremely greedy person, who eagerly
grabs worldly pleasures with both hands. If it is flat, it shows a lack of
vitality and passion, and the person is cold and selfish.
The Mount of Mars: The
upper Mars mount lies between the head line and beginning of the heart line. The
lower Mars mount is near the thumb, at the beginning of the heart line. The
middle Mars mount, is in the centre of the palm. A very soft plane of Mars shows
a highly self-centered person. A thick, well-developed, and firm Mars plane
shows abounding energy and an outgoing nature.
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