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The shape of the hands helps to identify characteristics of a
client. There are seven types of hands.
Square
Orderly, Punctual, and Precise.
Elementary
Nature loving, Hands-on, Physical, Planning.
Conic
Imaginative, Creative, sometimes Impractical, sometimes
Lazy.
Spatulate
Confident, Competent, 'Can-do' person.
Philosophic
Intellectual, Cultural, Extroverted, Extravagant.
Mixed
The odd one, not constant with thought, always changing at a
whim
No pic available sorry.
Psychic
Spiritual, Mystic, Contemplative, Idealistic, Seldom physically
wrong.
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Palmistry, or chiromancy (also spelled cheiromancy; from Greek
kheir (, ; hand) and manteia (, ; divination)), is the art of
characterization and foretelling the future through the study of
the palm, also known as palm reading or chirology. The practice is
found all over the world, with numerous cultural variations. Those
who practice chiromancy are generally called palmists, palm
readers, hand readers, hand analysts, or chirologists.
The information outlined below is briefly representative of
modern palmistry; there are many often conflicting interpretations
of various lines and palmar features across various schools of
palmistry. These contradictions between different interpretations,
as well as the lack of empirical support for palmistry's
predictions, contribute to palmistry's perception as a
pseudoscience among academics.
Contents
1 History
1.1 Ancient Palmistry
1.2 Modern Palmistry
2 Techniques
3 Significance of the left and right hand
4 Hand shape
5 Lines
6 Criticism
7 In films and television
8 See also
9 References
10 Further reading
HistoryAncient Palmistry
Palmistry is a practice common to many different places on the
Eurasian landmass;[1] it has been practised in the cultures of
India, Tibet, China, Persia, Sumeria, Ancient Israel and
Babylonia.
According to some, it had its roots in [2]Hindu) Astrology
(known in Sanskrit as Jyotish), Chinese Yijing (I Ching), and Roma
(Gypsy) fortune tellers.[2] Several thousand years ago, the Hindu
sage Valmiki is thought[3] to have written a book comprising 567
stanzas, the title of which translates in English as "The Teachings
of Valmiki Maharshi on Male Palmistry".[3][4] From India, the art
of palmistry spread to China, Tibet, Egypt, Persia and to other
countries in Europe.[2][5] From China, palmistry progressed to
Greece where Anaxagoras practiced it.[2] Aristotle (384322 B.C.E.)
discovered a treatise on the subject of palmistry on an altar of
Hermes, which he then presented to Alexander the Great (356323
B.C.E.), who took great interest in examining the character of his
officers by analyzing the lines on their hands.[6] Aristotle stated
that "Lines are not written into the human hand without reason.
They emanate from heavenly influences and man's own
individuality."[this quote needs a citation] Accordingly,
Aristotle, Hippocrates and Alexander the Great popularized the laws
and practice of palmistry.[citation needed] Hippocrates sought to
use palmistry to aid his clinical procedures.[citation needed]
During the Middle Ages the art of palmistry was actively
suppressed by the Catholic Church as pagan superstition. In
Renaissance magic, palmistry (known as "chiromancy") was classified
as one of the seven "forbidden arts," along with necromancy,
geomancy, aeromancy, pyromancy, hydromancy, and spatulamancy
(scapulimancy).[7]
Modern Palmistry
It experienced a revival in the modern era starting with Captain
Casimir Stanislas D'Arpentigny publication La Chirognomie in
1839.[5]
Cheiro, an influential exponent of palmistry in the late 19th
century.
The Chirological Society of Great Britain was founded in London
by Katherine St Hill in 1889 with the stated aim to advance and
systematise the art of palmistry and to prevent charlatans from
abusing the art.[8] Edgar de Valcourt-Vermont (Comte de St Germain)
founded the American Chirological Society in 1897.
A pivotal figure in the modern palmistry movement was the Irish
William John Warner, known by his sobriquet, Cheiro. After studying
under gurus in India he set up a palmistry practice in London and
enjoyed a wide following of famous clients from around the world,
including famous celebrities like Mark Twain, W. T. Stead, Sarah
Bernhardt, Mata Hari, Oscar Wilde, Grover Cleveland, Thomas Edison,
the Prince of Wales, General Kitchener, William Ewart Gladstone,
and Joseph Chamberlain. So popular was Cheiro as a "Society
Palmist" that even those who were not believers in the occult had
their hands read by him. The skeptical Mark Twain wrote in Cheiro's
visitor's book that he had "...exposed my character to me with
humiliating accuracy."
Edward Heron-Allen, an English polymath, published various works
including the 1883 book, Palmistry - A Manual of Cheirosophy which
is still in print.[5][9] There were attempts at formulating some
sort of scientific basis for the art, most notably in the 1900
publication The Laws of Scientific Hand Reading" by William G.
Benham.[10]
Techniques
Chiromancy consists of the practice of evaluating a person's
character or future life by "reading" the palm of that person's
hand. Various "lines" ("heart line", "life line", etc.) and
"mounts" (or bumps) (chirognomy) purportedly suggest
interpretations by their relative sizes, qualities, and
intersections. In some traditions, readers also examine
characteristics of the fingers, fingernails, fingerprints, and
palmar skin patterns (dermatoglyphics), skin texture and color,
shape of the palm, and flexibility of the hand.
A reader usually begins by reading the person's 'dominant hand'
(the hand he or she writes with or uses the most)(sometimes
considered to represent the conscious mind, whereas the other hand
is subconscious). In some traditions of palmistry, the other hand
is believed to carry hereditary or family traits, or, depending on
the palmist's cosmological beliefs, to convey information about
past-life or karmic conditions.
The basic framework for "Classical" palmistry (the most widely
taught and practiced tradition) 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.
Significance of the left and right hand
Though there are debates[by whom?] on which hand is better to
read from, both have their own significance. It is
custom[weaselwords] to assume that the left hand shows potential in
an individual, and the right shows realized personality. Some
sayings about the significance include "The future is shown in the
right, the past in the left"; "The left hand is the one we are born
with, and the right is what we have made of it"; "The right hand is
read for men, while the left is read for women"; "The left is what
the gods give you, the right is what you do with it"; "The right
hand is read for right-handed people, while the left is read for
left-handed people"[citation needed]. The choice of hand to read is
ultimately up to the instinct and experience of the
practitioner.
Left The left hand is controlled by the right brain (pattern
recognition, relationship understanding), reflects the inner
person, the natural self, the anima, and the lateral thinking.
Right As opposites are, the right hand is controlled by the left
brain (logic, reason, and language), reflects the outer person,
objective self, influence of social environment, education, and
experience. It represents linear thinking.
Hand shape
Depending on the type of palmistry practiced, and the type of
reading being performed, palmists may look at various qualities of
the hand, including the shapes and lines of the palm and fingers;
the color and texture of the skin and fingernails; the relative
sizes of the palm and fingers; the prominence of the knuckles; and
numerous other attributes of the hands.
In most schools of palmistry, hand shapes are divided into four
or 11 major types, sometimes corresponding to the Classical
elements or temperaments. Hand shape is believed to indicate
character traits corresponding to the type indicated (i.e., a "Fire
hand" would exhibit high energy, creativity, short temper,
ambition, etc. - all qualities believed to be related to the
Classical element of Fire).
Although variations abound, the most common classifications used
by modern palmists:
Earth hands are generally identified by broad, square palms and
fingers, thick or coarse skin, and ruddy color. The length of the
palm from wrist to the bottom of the fingers is usually equal to
the length of the fingers.
Air hands exhibit square or rectangular palms with long fingers
and sometimes protruding knuckles, low-set thumbs, and often dry
skin. The length of the palm from wrist to the bottom of the
fingers is usually equal to the length of the fingers.
Water hands are seeable by the short, sometimes oval-shaped
palm, with long, flexible, conical fingers. The length of the palm
from wrist to the bottom of the fingers is usually less than the
width across the widest part of the palm, and usually equal to the
length of the fingers.
Fire hands are characterized by a square or rectangular palm,
flushed or pink skin, and shorter fingers. The length of the palm
from wrist to the bottom of the fingers is usually greater than the
length of the fingers.
The number and quality of lines can also be included in the hand
shape analysis; in some traditions of palmistry, Earth and Water
hands tend to have fewer, deeper lines, while Air and Fire hands
are more likely to show more lines with less clear definition.
Lines
Some of the lines of the hand in Palmistry1: Life line - 2: Head
line - 3: Heart line - 4: Girdle of Venus - 5: Sun line - 6:
Mercury line - 7: Fate line
The three lines found on almost all hands, and generally given
most weight by palmists:
The heart line is the first of the major lines examined by a
reader and represents love and attraction.[11] It is found towards
the top of the palm, under the fingers. In some traditions, the
line is read as starting from the edge of the palm under the little
finger and flowing across the palm towards the thumb; in others, it
is seen as starting under the fingers and flowing toward the
outside edge of the palm. Palmists interpret this line to represent
matters of the heart, that is, more literally, our emotional
living; it is therefore believed to be an insight into how the
emotional sides of our mindframes will act out and be acted upon
during our lifetimes, and often said, to what extent we possess
emotional reservoirs within us, for example, a chained or gridded
heart line (or emotional line) is often seen in people who are
highly strung, nervous and draw upon emotional strength and insight
to attain their ambitions, i.e. they wear their 'emotions' on their
sleeves, often to draw strength. Such chaining or gridding on the
heart line (emotional line) is often seen in intensely creative
artists such as musicians and writers, as well as deeply driven
scientists. Dealing with emotions, the line is also claimed to
indicate romantic perspectives and intimate relationships, again, a
chained or gridded heart line is said to point to a flirtatious
attitude to love, and one which can be prone to fall in love
easily. On a physical level, the heart line is indirectly
associated with heart health, more so through the effects that
emotions can have on the body such as with blood pressure. A
chained heart line is often associated with high blood pressure,
but also of an 'adrenaline junkie' attitude in life.
The next line identified by palmists is the head line. This line
starts at the edge of the palm under the index finger and flows
across the palm towards the outside edge. Often, the head line is
joined with the life line (see below) at inception. Palmists
generally interpret this line to represent the person's mind and
the way it works, including learning style, communication style,
intellectualism, and thirst for knowledge. It is also believed to
indicate a preference for creative or analytical approaches to
information (i.e., right brain or left brain).
The life line is perhaps the most controversial line on the
hand.[citation needed] This line extends from the edge of the palm
above the thumb and travels in an arc towards the wrist. This line
is believed to represent the person's vitality and vigor, physical
health and general well being. The life line is also believed to
reflect major life changes, including cataclysmic events, physical
injuries, and relocations. Contrary to popular belief, modern
palmists generally do not believe that the length of a person's
life line is tied to the length of a person's life.
The combined length of these three main lines (heart, head,
life) can also be used. If this combined length is longer than a
persons foot they may be over bearing. However, if it is shorter
they may give in too easily to other people. A similar length
suggests a well balanced individual.
Additional major lines or variations include:
A simian crease, or fusing of the heart and head lines, has
special significance in that both emotional as well as reasoning
nature have to be studied from this line alone. The peculiar line
is thought to be a combination of the head and heart lines on such
hands that are separately marked on the rest of the hands.According
to Cheiro[citation needed], this line is thought to endow a person
with an intensity of purpose or single-mindedness, the nature of
which is decided upon by exact position of this line on the hand
and the direction of any branches shooting from it, which is
normally the case. In hands where such a line exists without any
branches as a singular mark, it indicates an extremely intense
nature and special care is needed for such persons. The normal
position for the line is starting below the index finger and ending
where normally the heart line terminates at the edge of the hand
below the little finger, indicating average interests for the
person and the intense side of the nature is decided purely by the
direction of any branches shooting from it.The upper half of the
palm lying immediately below the fingers is considered to represent
the higher or intellectual nature and the lower half of the palm to
represent the materialistic side of the nature. If one of these
halves is larger than the other as decided by the central placement
of the head line or in this case the single transverse palmar
crease it shows greater development of that aspect of the nature.
Based on this general principle, if this line is placed below its
normal position it indicates an intensely intellectual nature; if
it is placed above its normal position it indicates an intensely
materialistic nature and interests.The direction in which any
branches may be found shooting from this line have a significant
impact on the nature of this line resulting in suitable
modifications from the above defined results depending on the
nature of the mounts on the hand. For instance, if a branch from
this line shoots to the mount of Moon lying on the lower edge of
the hand exactly opposite the thumb, it indicates an intensely
vacillating nature and emotional temperament.
The fate line runs from the bottom of the palm near the wrist,
up through the center of the palm towards the middle finger. This
line is believed to be tied to the person's life path, including
school and career choices, successes and obstacles. Sometimes this
line is thought to reflect circumstances beyond the individual's
control, or alternately the person's choices and their
consequences.
The mounts in PalmistryJupiter, Saturn, Apollo, Mercury, Mars
positive, Mars negative, plain of mars, Luna mount, Neptune mount,
Venus mount.[12]
Other minor lines:
Sun line - parallel to the Fate Line, under the ring finger;
believed to indicate fame or scandal
Girdle of Venus - starts between the little and ring fingers,
runs in a rough arc under the ring and middle fingers to end
between the middle and pointer fingers; thought to relate to
emotional intelligence and the ability to manipulate
Union lines - short horizontal lines found on the percussive
edge of the palm between the Heart Line and the bottom of the
little finger; believed to indicate close relationships, sometimes
- but not always - romantic.
Mercury line - runs from the bottom of the palm near the wrist,
up through the palm towards the little finger; purported to be an
indicator of persistent health issues, business acumen, or skill in
communication.
Travel lines - these are horizontal lines found on the
percussive edge of the palm between the wrist and the heart line;
each line is said to represent a trip taken by the subject - the
longer the line, the more important the trip is to the subject.
Other markings - these include stars, crosses, triangles,
squares, tridents, and rings under each of the fingers; their
supposed impact and meaning varies by location on the palm and
freedom from other interfering lines.
"Apollo line" - the Apollo line means to have a fortunate life;
it travels from the Mount of the Moon at the wrist to beneath the
Apollo finger.
"Ominous line" - crosses life line and forms 'x' shape; very bad
sign to find; palm readers will often not mention this line because
of the worry it causes to the person being read. Common indicators
of ominous line include 'M' being formed by other lines.
Criticism
Criticism of palmistry often rests with the lack of empirical
evidence supporting its efficacy. Scientific literature typically
regards palmistry as a pseudoscientific or superstitious
belief.[13] Skeptics often include palmists on lists of alleged
psychics who practice cold reading. Cold reading is the practice
that allows readers of all kinds, including palmists, to appear
psychic by using high-probability guessing and inferring details
based on signals or cues from the other person.[14]
In films and television
Palmistry has been shown in a number of films and television
shows, including:
Amaya (2011) - Through the use of Himalad (Palmistry) the
priestess found out that Amaya is the chosen one - the girl with a
twin snake who will kill the ferocious Rajah.
Eat Pray Love (2010) - Julia Roberts' character goes in for a
palmistry reading which transforms her life
The Simian Line (2001) - Readings by a quirky psychic set in
motion the main plot of the film
Before Sunrise (1995) - Julie Delpy's character has her palm
read, while Ethan Hawke's character is sidelined, leading to a
cynical rant from his character
Jacob's Ladder (1990) - Tim Robbins' character has his palm read
at a party, which acts as an ominous portent
Teen Witch (1989) - While Robyn Lively's character has her palm
read, the fortune teller recognizes her as reincarnated witch who
will soon be coming into her powers
The Simpsons - Palmistry is lampooned in the Season 4 Episode 8
New Kid on the Block.
Fun and Fancy Free (1947) - In Mickey and the Beanstalk, Mickey
reads the giant's palm
Are You Being Served? (1972-1985) - In the third series premiere
(1975), Mr. Humphries (played by John Inman) reads an Asian
customer's hand, foretelling an accident. Later on, it does
happen.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame - When Quasimodo tells Esmeralda
he's a monster, she reads his palm and sees no "monster lines".
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - Harry takes a course
in divination and dabbles in palmistry.
Hands of Destiny (1954) - Palmist Dr Josef Ranald appears as
himself. He had supposedly read the palms of the great and the good
(and leading Nazis) in the mid C20 with huge accuracy!
See also
Alectryomancy
Chironomia
Digit ratio
Guidonian hand
Phrenology
Reflexology
Single transverse palmar crease
Tarot
References
1. Jump up ^ Dwivedi. Wonders of Palmistry pp. 16-20
2. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Omura.Acupuncture. pp.172 -174.
According to this theory, palmistry developed in India and then
extended across the world.
3. ^ Jump up to: a b Dwivedi. Wonders of Palmistry p. 25-26
4. Jump up ^ Sharma. The A-Z of Palmistry. p. 95
5. ^ Jump up to: a b c Chinn. Technology. p.24...it was not
until the mid- to late nineteenth century that palmreading took off
in Britain, France and the United States thanks to three major
figures: Casimir Stanislas d'Arpentigny, Edward Heron-Allen and
..Cheiro.
6. Jump up ^ James, Brandon. "PALMISTRY". Retrieved 20 February
2012.
7. Jump up ^ Johannes Hartlieb (Munich, 1456) The Book of All
Forbidden Arts; quoted in Lng, p. 124.
8. Jump up ^ "The London Cheirological Society".
9. Jump up ^ Heron-Allen. Palmistry
10. Jump up ^ "PALMISTRY ~ ORIGINS & HISTORY".
11. Jump up ^ "Palmistry". Mystic Scripts. Retrieved 20 February
2012.
12. Jump up ^ Sara Sirolli - Palmistry diagram of hand 2008
13. Jump up ^ Preece, P. F., & Baxter, J. H. (2000).
Scepticism and gullibility: The superstitious and pseudo-scientific
beliefs of secondary school students. International Journal of
Science Education, 22(11), 1147-1156.
14. Jump up ^ David Vernon in Skeptical a Handbook of
Pseudoscience and the Paranormal, editors: Donald Laycock, David
Vernon, Colin Groves, Simon Brown, Imagecraft, Canberra, 1989, ISBN
0-7316-5794-2, p. 44.
Further reading
Chauran, Alexandra (2013). Palmistry Every Day. Llewellyn
Worldwide. ISBN0-7387-3494-2.
Saint-Germain, Comte C. de. Practical Palmistry. Laird & Lee
Publishers; Chicago, 1897.
Heron-Allen, Edward (reprinted 2008). Palmistry - A Manual of
Cheirosophy. Baltzell Press. ISBN1-4437-6535-X.
Chinn, Sarah E. (2000). Technology and the logic of American
racism. Continuum. ISBN0-8264-4750-3.
Yoshiaki Omura (2003). Acupuncture Medicine:Its Historical and
Clinical Background. Dover Publications Inc. ISBN0-486-42850-8.
Cheiro. Palmistry for All at Project Gutenberg
Doublepalm+ project The Doublepalm+ project is a non-profit site
about making palm reading with people on the web more like palm
reading in the real world.
Hari Dutta Sharma (1995). The A-Z of Palmistry. New Delhi,
India: Sterling Publishers Pvt.Ltd. ISBN81-207-1661-2.
Bhorai Dwivedi (1970). Wonders of Palmistry. New Delhi: Diamond
Pocket Books. ISBN81-284-0099-1.
Palm Reading Chart Guide - Blog that help you the learn palm
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Chirognomy, better known as Palmistry, has origins that are hard
to date. Archaeology findings have found paintings, carvings and
sculptures from all over the world. Many from the eastern half of
the world: China, Egypt, and Greece. The oldest actual mention on
the subject was among an Egyptian recipe, as part of a face ritual;
the ladies supposedly had a reading done while their makeup was
being placed. Palmistry has seemingly been in every aspect of all
cultures.
There are some that say that even the Bible mentions a few
passages on the subject:
Proverbs:3;16 'length of days is in her right hand; and in her
left hand riches and honour.'
Job:37;7 'He sealeth up the hand of every man; that all men may
know his work.'
The eastern half of the world has always taken this art
seriously where as with the burning times in Europe closed the
doors to open study. Thanks to some that privately keep the art
alive and the publicity of a few palmists we have the information
presented today. Palmistry not only is the use of divination but
astrology as well, and each finger represents a zodiac sign.
Thumb
Venus
Index Finger
Jupiter
Middle Finger
Saturn
Ring Finger
Sun
Pinky
Mercury
Palmistry also helps to tell you how your physical body is
doing. There are lines on your hands that will indicate problems or
strengths from time to time, and one may prevent health problems as
they emerge.
There are many facets to the art of Palmistry, but anyone can
learn Palmistry and with time become very good at it.
We will now consider the different facets of the hand, and what
palmist looks for when they do a reading.
A palmist usually greets their clients and watches to see how
they use their hands:
Do they shake, ring their hands, fidget or when they place them
on the table do they lay flat or hold them close and tight fisted
at first.
This can tell the palmist right away if their clients are shy,
suspicious, or relaxed.
The shape of the hands helps to identify characteristics of a
client. There are seven types of hands.
Square
Orderly, Punctual, and Precise.
Elementary
Nature loving, Hands-on, Physical, Planning.
Conic
Imaginative, Creative, sometimes Impractical, sometimes
Lazy.
Spatulate
Confident, Competent, 'Can-do' person.
Philosophic
Intellectual, Cultural, Extroverted, Extravagant.
Mixed
The odd one, not constant with thought, always changing at a
whim
No pic available sorry.
Psychic
Spiritual, Mystic, Contemplative, Idealistic, Seldom physically
wrong.
The tips of the fingers show the secondary side of ourselves,
because we have two separate sides of our personalities.
Square
People who have square fingertips are the thinkers and the
decision-makers.
People who have square fingertips take the logical view rather
than fantasy.
People who have square fingertips have a problem with anything
artistic.
Pointed
People who have pointed fingertips are the artists of the group,
the sensitive and fragile personality.
People who have pointed fingertips give love freely.
Conic
People who have conic fingertips seem to be the high officers;
such as police, judges, and business persons.
The downfall is that most who have conic fingertips need
constant emotional strength.
Spatulate
A combination of pointed fingertips and square fingertips.
See above.
Fingernails, not only show the beauty of the hand, but also tell
the hidden truth of ourselves.
Below is a list of the different types of Fingernails.
Square
Easy going nature, and an even temperament.
Broad
A strong character, with an explosive temper.
Fan Shaped
Nails become fan shaped when the person has been suffering from
long term stress.
Almond
Gentle, kind, often a daydreamer.
Narrow
Cold and selfish.
Vertical ridges
May indicate rheumatic problems.
Horizon ridges
Dietary deficiencies.
Dished
Chemical imbalance.
Wraparound
May indicate respiratory problems.
Overlarge Moons
May indicate an overactive thyroid problem.
Red Nails
Impatience.
Pale nails
May indicate an iron deficiency.
The following is how a palmist views ones temper.
Smooth hands
Very calm and not easily roused. Seldom looses temper.
Rough hands
Easy to rouse, quick tempered. Very earthly.
Lined hands
Fretful, worrisome and very easy to upset. You need to watch
your words.
Soft hands
Go-getter, loves easily, and is sensual.
Firm hands
Active, seeks outdoors activities, high energy drive.
Hard hands
Selfish, carries a lot of baggage. Does not enjoy life.
Pale nails
May indicate an iron deficiency.
This information is provided by:
We have all got different coloured skin, and even within the
broad racial categories there are endless variations of
pigmentation. It is part of what makes each of us unique and
special.
As with other aspects of the hand, the more hands you look at,
the more you will be able to understand how various pigmentations
manifest on various colours of skin.
On Oriental hands, for example, there are very distinct pinks
and greys, as well as a darker pigmentation that shows a certain
focus. There are also warmer and cooler tones within each
pigmentation, and with practice, you will notice that within every
colour of hand, you will find a pink, white, green, grey, black,
and blue.
A hand's relative colour is an indicator of health. Not only are
the client's circulation shown, but every other part of the
client's physiognomy as well.
Remember, that each colour is a variation on the skin's natural
colour, so that 'pink' on an African-American hand can appear quite
different from 'pink' on a Caucasian hand.
Pigmentation
Possible Indications.
Pale or white
Poor circulation
Pink
Relative good health
Red
Intensity and vitality, someone who does not do things in a
half-baked way
Yellow
Can indicate a variety of ailments, depending on where the
yellow appears. Can relate to liver or bile problems
Green
Envy, challenge of self-control, being in the wrong mind set
Blue
Difficulty with circulation or the heart, depression
Black
Lack of enthusiasm for struggle, dark thoughts, deeds,
unsuccessful conclusions, failure, finality
Mottled
Emotional ups-and-downs, Inconstancy, Unfixed mind
This information is provided by:
The mount at the base of the index finger indicates a person's
desire to lead others, his ambitions and his ego. Palmists call it
the Mount of Jupiter. That is why the finger has the peculiarities
of Jupiter.
The small area at the base of the middle finger is indicative of
the placidity of character, the analytical power, the desire for
worldly goods and the yen for solitude. It has been named after
Saturn as the Mount of Saturn.
The Mount of Saturn is generally found in a depressed state, but
because the finger associated with it, the Middle one, is longer
than the rest, it offsets the deficiency The middle finger has all
the peculiarities of Saturn.
The small area below the third or ring finger is indicative of a
person's zeal, desire for ostentation and the love of fine arts. It
is called the Mount of the Sun or Apollo and the third finger has
all the peculiarities of Sun.
The area below the little finger is indicative of a person's
pragmatic bent of mind and eloquence. It is named as the Mount of
Mercury and this finger has all the peculiarities of Mercury.
A small area below the Mount of Mercury is indicative of a
person's patience. Western palmistry calls it the Upper Mars
(Defensive Mars). The area below the Mount of Jupiter is called the
Lower Mars (Aggressive Mars) by Western palmists. It is indicative
of the amount of courage a person has.
The area below the Defensive Mars, extending unto the edge of
the palm in one direction and the wrist in the other represents the
imagination and the desire for change in a person. This area is
known as the Mount of the Moon.
The area under the Aggressive Mars which extends from the base
of the thumb to the wrist shows the sex urge, the vitality and the
amount of human sympathy in a person. It has been named as the
Mount of Venus.
The area, which lies within these mounts, is known as the Plain
of Mars. If it appears to be full, a person has excess of physical
strength and he does not easily lose courage. If it is depressed, a
person loses courage in the struggle for life.
If a mount in the palm is prominent, it is known as a developed
mount. A person having a particular mount in a developed state is
likely to have the qualities associated with that mount. Converse
is the case if a mount is depressed or underdeveloped.
Here are some special lines to look for:
* A cross that lies in the centre of the Quadrangle between the
head and heart lines: indicates strong psychic sense.
* The crescent of intuition is found on those with good ESP.
* A large amount of crosses on the hand indicates good psychic
ability.
* A triangle on the mount of Saturn shows psychic ability.
* A psychic hand often has a palm with many fine spidery
lines.
* The Mount of the moon that is strongly developed towards the
wrist is a sign of good psychic ability.
Below are the basic lines of the hand, there are many side and
minor lines also:
The Line of Life.
The line of life, is the line which, rising under the Mount of
Jupiter, goes down the hand and embraces the mount of Venus. On it
is marked time, also illness and death, and events foreshadowed by
the other important lines are verified.
If the Line of Life is semicircular, thin and deep, without
irregularities, breaks, or crosses of any kind, it is an auspicious
sign and promises long life, good health, and vitality. A thick,
shallow and straight line of life is not auspicious.
The Line of Head.The line of Head relates principally to the
mentality of the subject, to the intellectual strength or weakness,
to the temperament in its relation to talent, and to the direction
and quality of the talent itself. It is indicative of the mental
level or the intelligence of a person.Whether a person would have
money or not is also divined from a study of this line. If one goes
a little deeper into things one finds that intelligence or a
person's mental level has something to do with whether he would
have money or not. If a person loses the capacity to act
intelligently, he is sure to lose whatever money he has and,
conversely, using one's wits fully can lead to affluence.This line
generally originates from a point between the Aggressive Mars and
the Mount of Jupiter and terminates at the Defensive Mars, but in
most palms it is seen beginning from the Mount of Jupiter or the
Aggressive Mars of the Line of Life and terminates at the Mount of
Mercury or the Mount of Luna. The point of origin and the point of
termination of the line enter into its effect on the life of the
individual.
The Line of Heart.The line of heart is naturally an important
line in the study of the hand. It is believed to be line of
emotions. Love or the attraction of the sexes from natural causes
plays one of the most prominent parts in the drama of life, and as
in the nature so in the hand.The Heart Line is the horizontal line
above the Headline. It begins beneath either the index finger or
middle finger and extends across to the edge of the palm on the
side of the little finger.
The Fate Line.
The Line of fate, also known as line of destiny, or the
Saturnian's, is the centre upright line on the palm of the hand. In
consideration of this line the type of hand plays an important
part; for instance the line of fate, even in the most successful
hand is less marked on the elementary, the square, and the
Spatulate, than on the philosophic, the conic, or the psychic.
Consequently if one sees, as one often will, an apparently very
strong line of fate on a conic hand, one must remember that it has
not half the importance of a similar line on a square types as far
as worldly success is concerned.
The Line of Health.
This line rises at the base of Mount of Mercury, and as it grows
down the hand and into the line of life, so does it foreshadow the
growth of the illness or germ of disease which at the time of its
coming in contact with the line of life will reach its climax. It
should lie straight down the hand, the straighter the better.
It is an excellent sign to be without this line. Such absence
denotes an extremely robust, healthy constitution. Its presence on
hand in any form indicates some delicate point to be guarded
against.
The Marriage/Sex Line.
If the line is straight, it is generally indicative of a good
marital relationship or an enduring love affair. If this line
inclines towards the Heart Line it indicates an interruption with
marital relations or ill health of the spouse.
If this line inclines towards the little finger, the spouse is
likely to have a long life. This line may not be single one, but
there might be two or even three such lines.
But it does not mean that a person would have as many marriages
or love affairs. It would suffice here to point out that sexual or
marital relations or love affairs are not to be inferred from this
line alone.
One must study the line of Mars, the line of Saturn; the Line of
the Sun, the Mount of Venus and the Mount of Jupiter before
answering any questions about marriage or its break-up.
Children Lines.
Circular shape of the Line of Life .The number of islands at the
base of the thumb the branches at the end of the Heart Line.
Parallel lines near the base of the thumb.
Line of Mars.
Some palmists believe that it is a line of influence of the
Mount of Venus. It is a parallel line within the Line of Life. If
it is very near the line of life or if it is very deep it indicates
the extent to which a person is subject to fits of anger.
If it is away from the Line of Life the person is likely to be
of an equable temper. It also indicates the state of marital
relations. It originates from the Aggressive Mars, runs parallel to
the Line of Life towards the Mount of Venus and terminates at the
wrist or the Mount of Venus.
In what order does a palmist read?
1. Thumb, then other fingers, including shape, direction (bend),
nails.
2. The head, heart, and life lines, especially how they lie,
colour, and texture.
3. Other lines of significance and what's strong.
4. The mounts; what predominates in strength and talents.
5. Both hands: what's strong in the secondary suit.
6. Timing: the subject's present age and how soon it is to the
next birthday.
7. Color, texture, and size.
Start with the more dominate hand. If right handed start with
the right hand, but if left handed start with the left hand. I
prefer to work clock wise like the sun, and the turning of the
scared wheel.
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