Hand astrology or palmistry is an ancient science that deals with future forecasting by studying the lines on the palms, the shape of hands, nails and other minute details. Given below are the types of each kind.

Hand Reading Astrology:

Cross my palm with silver, and I will tell you your destiny. Most stories and novellas with a gypsy influence will have a gypsy woman with the sixth sense uttering these very words to read your palm and tell your fortune. Shunned in the Middle Ages by the Catholic Church as a pagan superstition, Palm astrology or Palmistry(1) or Chiromancy is the art of foretelling the future by studying the palm and its markings.


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The most significant scriptures of palmistry come from sage Valmiki in the east and scholar Aristotle who made Alexander assess the character of his men with their palms. He had once famously said that every line on our hand is due to a predetermined reason that influences our individuality. Sounds interesting? Then read on.

Which Hand To Reading in Astrology?

We have two palms, and according to palmistry, one of them is our dominant hand. By dominant hand, one means that the person writes with this hand. This represents the individual’s conscious hand. The other hand is considered the subconscious palm. In some variations of traditional palmistry, the other hand carries hereditary traits or even past life karma.

Customarily, the left palm is the potential that we are born with, while the right palm is the personality that we are set to realize. This can more commonly be translated as saying that the left is our past and the right is our future. Some even say that the right palm is more significant if the subject is male and the left palm if the subject is female.

Hands of the Air sign are supposed to be square, offset by rectangular palms and longish fingers. They are said to have dry, scaly or rough skin, and are generally crude in appearance. The shape of the palm is long, but the length of the palm is equal to the length of the fingers. People who have Air hands are said to be very intellectual, curious and inventive. They are introverts and prone to stress and anxiety. They have difficulty in relationships.

Hands of the Water sign are supposed to be short and oval, offset by long palms and flexible fingers. They are said to have smooth, soft or comfortable skin, and are generally pretty in appearance. The shape of the palm is long, with the length of the palm less than the length of the fingers. People that have Water hands are said to be very emotional and peace loving. They are very artistic. They are easily influenced by emotions.

Hands of the Fire sign are supposed to be square or rectangular, offset by short palms and squarish fingers. They are said to have flushed, pink skin or rough skin, and are generally fine in appearance. The shape of the palm is square, with the length of the palm equal to the length of the fingers. People that have Fire hands are said to be very energetic, prudent and level-headed. They are prefer the outdoors, are easily influenced by emotions and are individualistic. They make great leaders.

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Controlled by the right brain lobes the left hand signifies

  • the inner personality
  • lateral thinking

Controlled by the left brain lobes the right hand signifies

  • the outer personality
  • Objectivity
  • Social influence
  • Education
  • Linear thinking.

Depending on the person reading your palm, the importance and analysis will vary.

Importance of Shape of Palm Astrology:

There are various attributes in the palm astrology that make each palm unique. However, there are some basic categories in which the palms can be divided.

1. Earth Palms:

  • Broad, square palms and fingers
  • thick skin with a ruddy colour
  • The length of the palm equals the length of the fingers.

2. Air Hands:

  • square or rectangular palms
  • long fingers
  • protruding knuckles
  • low-set thumbs
  • dry skin
  • The distance of the palm equals the length of the fingers.

3. Water Palms:

  • Short and oval-shaped palm
  • Long fingers with conical tips
  • The width of the palm equals the length of the fingers.

4. Fire Hands:

  • Square or rectangular palm
  • Pink-ish skin tone
  • Short fingers
  • The length of the palm is greater than the length of the fingers.

Importance of Different Hand Lines:

According to palm astrology, some of us have a lot of line on our palm, some have a clearer surface. But in all hands, one will commonly spot four main lines which the palmists give maximum importance to.

1. The Heart Line:

This tells us about the kind of emotional aspect we have along with our love lives and even about our profession and health. It is important for knowing how emotionally sound we are.

2. The Head Line:

This tells us about the kind of intellect we possess. Whether we are left or right-brained, creative or analytical. It even talks about our professional and educational pursuits.

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3. The LifeLine:

This is the reflection of the kind of life we have. A long and curved lifeline indicates good health and long life. A shorter and twisted lifeline signifies problems and hurdles and overall poor health.

4. The Fate Line:

Some have it some don’t, it is the most significant sign of luck on our palms. A lucky person will have a clear and long fate line that will run straight across the palm. This signifies money and luck.

If this intrigues you then why delve deeper? There are so many books and websites on this topic that you will be spoiled for options.

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