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Deciphering the Lines Interpreting the Hands, Fingers, etc.

Palm reading, otherwise known as palmistry or chiromancy, is practiced allover the world. It has its roots in Indian astrology and Roma fortune-telling.[1]

The objective is to evaluate a person's character or future by studying thepalm of their hand. Whether you're an aspiring palm reader or you're justlooking for a fun way to pass the time and impress your friends, even you canlearn to gain insight just by holding someone's hand.

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Choose a hand. In palmistry, it is thought that:

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For females, the right hand is what you're born with, and left is what you'veaccumulated throughout your life.For males, it is the other way around. The left hand is what you're born with, andthe right is what you've accumulated throughout your life.That being said, you can also choose whichever hand is dominant to be yourpresent/past life hand (the non-dominant hand would then be your future lifehand).

There are different schools of thought on the matter. Some say the lefthand 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 (not everybody has this)

Interpret the heart line. This line can be read in either direction (from the pinkiefinger to the index finger or vice versa) depending on the tradition being followed.

It's believed to indicate emotional stability, romantic perspectives, depression, andcardiac health. The basic interpretations are as follows:

Begins below the index finger - content with love life

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Begins below the middle finger - selfish when it comes to love

Begins in the middle - falls in love easily

Straight and short - less interest in romance


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Touches life line - heart broken easily

Long and curvy - freely expresses emotions and feelings

Straight and parallel to the head line - good handle on emotions


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Wavy - many relationships and lovers, absence of serious relationships

Circle on the line - sadness or depression

Broken line - emotional trauma


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Smaller lines crossing through heart line - emotional trauma

Examine the head line. This represents a person's learning style, communicationapproach, intellectualism, and thirst for knowledge. A curved line is associated with

creativity and spontaneity, while a straight line is linked with practicality and a structuredapproach. The basic interpretations are as follows:

Short line - prefers physical achievements over mental ones


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Curved, sloping line - creativity

Separated from life line - adventure, enthusiasm for life

Wavy line - short attention span


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Deep, long line - thinking is clear and focused

Straight line - thinks realistically

Donuts or cross in head line - emotional crisis


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Broken head line - inconsistencies in thought

Multiple crosses through head line - momentous decisions.


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Evaluate the life line. This begins near the thumb and travels in an arc towardsthe wrist. It reflects physical health, general well being, and major life changes (for

example, cataclysmic events, physical injuries, and relocations). Its length is notassociated with length of life. The basic interpretations are as follows:

Runs close to thumb - often tired

Curvy - plenty of energy

Long, deep - vitality


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Short and shallow - manipulated by others

Swoops around in a semicircle - strength and enthusiasm

Straight and close to the edge of the palm - cautious when it comes torelationships


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Multiple life lines - extra vitality

Circle in line indicates - hospitalized or injured

Break - sudden change in lifestyle


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Study the fate line. This is also known as the line of destiny, and it indicates thedegree to which a person's life is affected by external circumstances beyond their

control.[3] It begins at the base of the palm. The basic interpretations are as follows:

Deep line - strongly controlled by fate

Breaks and changes of direction - prone to many changes in life from externalforces


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Starts joined to life line - self-made individual; develops aspirations early on

Joins with the life line somewhere in the middle - signifies a point at which one'sinterests must be surrendered to those of others

Starts at base of thumb and crosses life line - support offered by family and


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friends.

Determine the hand shape. Each hand shape is associated with certain charactertraits. 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 stubbornPractical and responsible, sometimes materialisticWork with their hands, comfortable with the tangible

Air - square or rectangular palms with long fingers and sometimes protruding

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knuckles, low-set thumbs, and dry skin; length of the palm less than length offingers

Sociable, talkative and wittyCan be shallow, spiteful and coldComfortable with the mental and the intangibleDoes 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 thewidest part of the palm

Creative, perceptive and sympatheticCan be moody, emotional and inhibitedIntrovertsDo 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 optimisticSometimes egoistic, impulsive and insensitiveExtrovertsDo things boldly and instinctively.

Look at the mounts. That's what the fleshy bit below your fingers are called, onthe 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 forhedonism, promiscuity, and the need for instant gratification. A non-existentVenus mount indicates little interest in family matters.The mount under your index finger is called the Jupiter mount. If this iswell-developed, it means you are dominant, possibly self-centered, andaggressive. A lack of one means you lack confidence.Under your middle finger is the Saturn mount. A high mount shows you'restubborn, cynical, and prone to depression. If it is low, it's an indicator ofsuperficiality and disorganization.


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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 lackimagination.The Mercury mount is under your pinkie. If it's protruding, you talk too much. Alow mount means the opposite -- you're shy.

None of this is based on science. And your hands are known to changethroughout time. Don't take any of it too seriously!

Examine the hand and finger size. Relative to the size of the body, some say thatsmall 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.[4]

Remember, this is relative to the body. If you're 8 feet tall (2.4 m), you're goingto 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 beingwell-mannered, good looking, and delicate. Short fingers are found on thosewho 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.[2]

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Accept that palm reading is not always accurate. The fate of your lifeand your decisions should not be influenced by fortune-telling; rather,your own efforts and fortitude are what really help you to succeed inlife.

Make sure the lighting in the area you are planning to read palms isgood, because trying to do it in the dark makes it difficult to get a goodread.

Don't believe everything. You can make your own decision, no matterwhat.

Don't judge others while reading their palms!

Don't concern yourself with the thinner and shallower lines. Only followthe main four that are deepest. Getting involved with the other linescould lead to unwanted confusion. Leave these lines for a professional.

Palm reading is not always right.

Find your child line. Make a fist with your right hand. Look on the outerside of your hand, near the pinky. The number of lines you have will bethe number of children you produce (the line connecting the finger tothe hand does not count as a child line). Of course, personal choice,birth control and success or failure to hitch up with someone will alsohave more concrete reasons to do with how many children you end uphaving.

Since palm lines change as you progress through life, palm reading isseen by many as an opportunity to reveal what's already happened, but

not as a way of predicting the future.[5]

Note the texture of the hand, front and back. Soft hands signifysensitivity and refinement, while rough hands signify a coarse

temperament.[6]

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If you're going to do read someone else's palms, keep it light. Don'tmake any dark predictions that will make people worry about their lives;you're no more "in-the-know" than any other person is. No-one is reallycertain about palm reading, so don't make predictions that influenceothers to harm themselves in any way or ruin their lives.

Remember that palm reading is for entertainment purposes and thereis no substantiated evidence of correlation between palm features and

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psychological traits.

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