Do you want to know your future? Of course you do. Palmistry has been around for thousands of years, and it’s still popular today. No matter where you came from, everyone is at least a little bit curious about what their hands might tell them. Palmistry is quite easy to learn, and like with any other form of fortune-telling, you get better at it the more you do it. It consists of the practice of evaluating a person’s character or future life by “reading” the palm of that person’s hand. Various “lines” and “mounts” (or bumps), purportedly suggest interpretations by their relative sizes, qualities, and intersections. A reader begins by reading the person’s ‘dominant hand’. The basic framework for “Classical” palmistry is rooted in Greek mythology. Each area of the palm and fingers is related to a god or goddess, and the features of that area indicate the nature of the corresponding aspect of the subject. For example, the ring finger is associated with the Greek god Apollo; characteristics of the ring finger are tied to the subject’s dealings with art, music, aesthetics, fame, wealth, and harmony. So the question is, what does the map on your palm say about you?
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almistry originated and is modernly practiced in the cultures of India, Tibet, China, Persia, Sumeria, and Ancient Israel. During the Middle Ages the art of palmistry was actively suppressed by the Catholic Church as pagan superstition. In Renaissance magic, palmistry was classified as a forbidden art. However it experienced a revival in the modern era starting with La Chirognomie in 1839.
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Earth hands are wide, with square palms and fingers, thick or rough skin, and ruddy in appearance. The length of the palm is usually equal to the length of the fingers.
Air hands feature square or rectangular palms with long fingers. They often have protruding knuckles, low thumbs, or dry skin. The length of the palm is usually equal to finger length.
People with Earth hands are practical and level headed. They’d rather get out into the world and do something than learn about it. They can be quite conservative, and prefer to be outdoors.
Air types are intellectual, curious and full of ideas. They practically hum with nervous energy, and can be prone to worry and stress. Air hands are great communicators, but they can internalize their feelings too much.
Water hands are based on a short, sometimes oval palm, with long, flexible fingers. Their palm is usually wider than it is long, with fingers equal to the height of the palm.
Fire hands have a square or rectangular palm, flushed or pink skin, and shorter fingers. The length of the palm is usually greater than the length of the fingers.
People with Water hands are very emotional. They are always looking for peace, and are extremely artistic. It can be difficult for Water hands to deal with stress, and they are mostly motivated by feelings.
Fire hand types are energetic and always on the go. They need variety, and can be impatient and intolerant. People with Fire hands are often fiercely individual, and make great leaders.
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he palm generally consists of the major lines, secondary lines, and minor lines.
A palm with numerous fine lines in addition to the major lines indicates a rather complex, sensitive personality that is especially vulnerable to outside influences and worries. The fewer the lines, the more straightforward a person is. These people live their lives in a more direct and simple manner. Generally, there are three or four prominent lines on a palm. These are the major lines: the heart line, head line, life line, and fate line.
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The heart line is about any and all matters concerning love.
Beginnings If it begins under your index finger, you have a satisfying love life. If it starts beneath your middle finger, you are selfish in love. If it starts somewhere in between your first finger and your middle finger, you fall in love easily.
Length A short heart line denotes little interest in romance. If your heart line touches your life line, your heart breaks easily. A long, curvy heart line means you express feelings with ease. A straight heart line which runs parallel to your life line means you are exceptionally practical in love. A wavy line means you will have many lovers.
Unique Traits If there’s a circle on your heart line, it signifies sadness or depression. A broken heart line, or small lines crossing your heart line, shows emotional trauma of some kind.
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The head line shows your intellect or wisdom.
Curvature In general, a curvy line denotes creativity and spontaneity, while a straight line favors practicality and structure.
Length A short head line means you prefer physical accomplishments over intellectual ones; you’d rather go hiking than write an essay. A wavy line shows that you have a short attention span, while a deep, long line is evidence of a clear, focused thinker. A straight head line means you are a realist.
Separation If your head line is separated from your life line, it means you have a lust for life and an unquenchable thirst for adventure.
Unique Traits If there is a circle or cross in your head line, this denotes an emotional crisis of some kind. Multiple crosses show that you have to make a lot of very big decisions in your lifetime. 11
The life line is the line of destiny.
Overview It shows your character, as well as any important events that will happen in your life. Contrary to popular belief, the line doesn’t show when you’re going to die!
Shape If your life line is very close to your thumb, it means you have low energy and are often tired. A wide, curvy life line shows that you have plenty of energy. If it swoops in a semi-circle, you are strong and enthusiastic. If it’s straight and stays close to the edge of your palm, you are cautious in your relationships.
Length A long, deep life line shows your inner vitality, while a short and shallow life line means you are easily manipulated by others.
Unique Traits If there’s a circle in your life line, it shows that you will be hospitalized or injured. A break in the line shows major changes in lifestyle. 12
The fate line can be read in conjunction with the life line to show the future.
Overview Not everyone has a fate line, so don’t feel bad or worried if yours is nowhere to be seen!
Beginnings A fate line that is joined to the life line shows that you are an aspirational, self-made babe. If your fate line starts at the base of your palm, you will find yourself in the public eye often!
Length A deep fate line shows that you are strongly controlled by destiny. If there are a lot of breaks in your fate line, it means that external forces will change your life many times.
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eading the mounts is the next step in palmistry, and it’s pretty easy.
At the bottom of each finger is a spongy pad — the other side of your knuckle, if you will. All you need to do to “read” the mount is to look at it and gauge the height. There are three heights: high, low or flat. How well-pronounced the mount appears will tell you everything you need to know! If you find it difficult to tell the relative size of your mounts, just cup your hand slightly and look at it side-on. You will easily see which mounts are larger than others!
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The Venus mount is under your thumb.
It’s the fleshy bit that your life line curves around. The Venus mount relates to love, intuition, vitality, sensuality and success. A high Venus mount shows someone who can be promiscuous and overindulgent. Sometimes they can become obsessed with instant gratification. A normal, well-developed Venus mount denotes a person who is influential, and passionate about the arts. If your Venus mount is flat, you have little to no interest in family life. These people also tend to criticize others.
The Jupiter mount is under your
index finger. It tells us about your personal philosophies, beliefs and leadership capabilities. A high Jupiter mount means you are selfcentered and aggressive to the point of being dominating. If your Jupiter mount has a normal height, you are intelligent, and an ambitious, natural leader. A low or flat Jupiter mount means you don’t have much self-confidence.
The Saturn mount is under your middle
finger. This mount is all about how patient and responsible you are. A high Saturn mount shows stubbornness, a tendency to be alone, depressed, cynical and shy. If your Saturn mount has a normal amount of elevation, you are responsible and hard-working, friendly and you trust in the Universe. If it is low or flat, this can mean you are superficial and disorganized. 16
The Apollo (or Sun) mount is under
your ring finger. The Sun relates to creative genius, fantasy, imagination and happiness. A high Sun mount means that you are a prideful person, who loves to flatter others, can be extravagant, but can be quick-tempered. A normal Sun mount shows someone who is adaptable, outgoing and self-confident. A low Sun mount means you are someone with very little imagination and are indecisive.
The Mercury mount is under your little
finger. Mercury is all about wealth, intellect and travel. An overdeveloped Mercury mount can denote someone who speaks too much, and can be untruthful. A normal Mercury mount means you are thoughtful, versatile, with lots of interests. These people tend to be great in business and able to read others well. A low mount of Mercury shows someone who is shy and may not make a lot of money.
The Luna (or Moon) mount starts
underneath your little finger, and runs along the side of your hand. The Moon is a sign of creativity and emotion. A high Moon mount points to someone who lives so much in their imagination that it crowds out reality. A welldefined mount means you have extraordinary creative abilities. A low or flat Moon mount denotes someone who lives in her head, but doesn’t share it with others. She may be a bit of a loner, with pessimistic tendencies. 17
Large thumbs belong to people who are opinionated workaholics with high energy and plenty of self-control. If your thumb bends towards your palm, you can be a little cold and indifferent. A thumb which bends outwards demonstrates a generous nature. A thumb that is bent out and backwards is called a “killer’s thumb” — hey, I didn’t make it up!
Long fingernails mean you are kind and you’re good at keeping secrets! If they’re long and thin, you are quite psychic, and easily annoyed! Long, large fingernails mean you are shy and a bit of a hermit. Almond-shaped fingernails belong to people who are sweet, kind and extremely diplomatic. Rectangular fingernails denote someone who is practical and logical. You like things to be explained, and you always wear sensible shoes.
Long fingers show someone who is anxious, delicate, good-looking and well-mannered. Short fingers belong to the impatient, creative and highly-sexed! Pointed fingers denote someone who is well-intentioned, but scatterbrained.
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Short fingernails show someone who is critical and sarcastic. Extremely short fingernails mean you have no self-control whatsoever! If your nails are short and large, you are sad, depressed easily and a little unstable. Short, straight nails belong to those who are filled with envy. Short, rounded nails mean you are a bit judgmental and love to gossip… !
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