How to Read Hand: 9 Steps (with Pictures)

2024 Author: Samantha Chapman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 09:13

Hand reading, also known as palmistry, is an art practiced in every corner of the world. Its roots are hidden in Indian astrology and Roman prediction of the future. The goal of hand reading is to assess a person's character or future. Whether you are an aspiring fortune teller or you just want to entertain friends, this article will teach you to get an idea of who is in front of you by simply looking at the palm of their hand.

Steps

Part 1 of 2: Deciphering the Lines

Step 1. Choose a hand

In palmistry it is believed that:

• For the woman, the right hand represents the baggage with which she came into the world, while the left hand shows the experiences accumulated during the course of life.
• For men, the situation is reversed. The left hand represents the baggage with which he came into the world, while the right hand represents the experiences accumulated during the course of his life.

• In any case, you can choose to start reading the dominant hand, capable of representing the present and the past, and then move on to the non-dominant one, which will show you the future instead.

  There are different schools of thought on the subject. Some argue that the left hand shows potential and what could happen, not necessarily what will happen. A difference between the hands could indicate that the person has taken or is taking actions to change the potential of their life

Step 2. Identify the four main lines

They may be short or include breaks, but you should be able to spot at least three.

• (1) The line of the heart
• (2) The line of the head
• (3) The line of life
• (4) The luck line (not all people have it)

Step 3. Interpret the heart line

It can be read in both directions (from the little finger to the index or vice versa) depending on the tradition you decide to follow. This line is believed to represent emotional stability, romantic outlook, depression, and heart health. The basic interpretations are as follows.

• It starts under the index finger: happiness in love life;

  

• It starts under the middle finger: selfish in love;

  

• It starts in the center: falls in love easily;

  

• Straight and short: little interest in romance;

  

• Touch the line of life: his heart is easily broken;

  

• Long and curved: freely expresses emotions and feelings;

  

• Straight and parallel to the line of the mind: good management of emotions;

  

• Wavy - many relationships and partners, absence of serious relationships;

  

• Circle on the line: sadness or depression;

  

• Broken line: emotional trauma;

  

• Small lines that cross that of the heart: emotional trauma.

  

Step 4. Examine the head line

It represents a person's learning style, his communication strategy, his intellectualism and his thirst for knowledge. A curved line is associated with creativity and spontaneity, while a straight line is associated with a structured and practical approach. The basic interpretations are as follows.

• Short line: physical achievements are preferred to mental ones;

  

• Curved and leaning line: creativity;

  

• Separated from the line of life: adventure, enthusiasm for life;

  

• Wavy line: poor attention span;

  

• Long and deep line: clear and focused thoughts;

  

• Straight line: you think in a realistic way;

  

• Circles or crosses in the line of the mind: emotional crises;

  

• Broken head line: contradictory thoughts;

  

• Several crosses along the line of the head - very important decisions.

  

Step 5. Observe the life line

It starts above the thumb and extends in an arc towards the wrist. It reflects physical health, general well-being and major changes in life (e.g. catastrophic events, major physical injury and relocation). Its length is not associated with the length of the waist. The basic interpretations are as follows.

• Runs close to the thumb: frequent fatigue;

  

• Curved: high energy level;

  

• Long, deep: vitality;

  

• Short and barely mentioned: life manipulated by others;

  

• Curve to form a semicircle: strength and enthusiasm;

  

• Straight and close to the palm end: caution in relationships;

  

• Multiple life lines: great vitality;

  

• Search along the line of life: hospitals and injuries;

  

• Interruptions: Sudden changes in lifestyle.

  

Step 6. Study the line of luck

It is also known as the line of destiny and indicates how much a person's life is conditioned by external circumstances and beyond his control. Start at the base of the palm. The basic interpretations are as follows.

• Deep line: strongly controlled by fate;

  

• Interruptions and changes of direction: prone to many changes due to external forces;

  

• Joint start with that of the life line: self-made individual who develops aspirations at a young age;

  

• Meet the line of life in the center: it indicates a moment in life when one's interests must surrender to those of others;

  

• It starts at the base of the thumb and crosses the line of life: support offered by family and friends.

  

Part 2 of 2: Interpreting Hands, Fingers, etc

Step 1. Determine the shape of the hand

Each form is associated with specific character traits. Palm length is measured from the wrist to the base of the fingers. The interpretations are as follows.

• Earth: large hands, square palms and fingers, thick or rough and reddish skin; length of the palms equal to that of the fingers.

  • Solid values and energy, sometimes stubborn;
  • Practical and responsible, sometimes materialistic;
  • Work with your hands, comfortable with material activities.

• Air: square or rectangular palms with long fingers and sometimes protruding knuckles, low thumbs and dry skin length of the palms shorter than that of the fingers.

  • Sociable, talkative and sharp;
  • It can be superficial, spiteful and cold;
  • At ease with all that is mental and intangible;
  • It acts in different and extremist ways.

• Water: long hands, palms sometimes oval in shape, with long, flexible and conical fingers; length of the palms equal to that of the fingers, but smaller amplitude.

  • Creative, intuitive and understanding;
  • It can be moody, emotional and inhibited;
  • Introvert;
  • It acts calmly and intuitively.

• Focus: square or rectangular palms, pink or reddish skin, short fingers; length of the palms much greater than that of the fingers.

  • Spontaneous, enthusiastic and optimistic;
  • Sometimes selfish, impulsive and insensitive;
  • Outgoing;
  • He acts boldly and instinctively.

  

  Step 2. Observe the mountains

  The mounts - or protrusions - are the fleshy parts at the base of the fingers, on the opposite side of the knuckles. To make them visible, partially close your hand as if you want to form a cup. Which is the most prominent one?

  • A tall mount of Venus (the one at the base of the thumb) indicates a predisposition to hedonism, promiscuity and a need for instant gratification. A non-existent mount of Venus indicates little interest in family matters.
  • The protrusion under the index finger is the mount of Jupiter. If it is well developed, it means that you are a dominant, potentially self-centered and aggressive person. A lack of this mountain indicates a lack of trust.
  • Below the middle finger is the mount of Saturn. A high mountain shows that you are stubborn, cynical and prone to depression. A low mountain is an indicator of superficiality and disorganization.
  • The mount of Apollo is placed under the ring finger. If you have a tall Apollo mount it means that you are a person who gets easily angry, extravagant and proud. A low ledge indicates a lack of imagination.

  • The mount of Mercury is placed under the little finger. If it's bulging, you talk too much. A low mountain has the opposite meaning, so you are a shy person.

    None of these interpretations have a scientific basis. Hands are known to change over time. Don't take these directions too seriously

  

  Step 3. Examine the size of the hand and fingers

  In relation to the size of the body, some people argue that small hands belong to dynamic subjects, who do not stop to think about what they do. The big hands, on the other hand, would belong to people who are slow to act and would indicate a contemplative character.

  • Remember, this indication is related to body size. If you are two meters tall, you will surely have hands that are larger than a four-year-old. It's all about proportionality.
  • Also, long fingers can indicate the presence of anxiety, as well as a good education, good looks, a good dose of grace and delicacy. Short fingers belong to impatient people, with strong sexual and creative instincts.
  • Elongated fingernails are synonymous with a kind person and able to keep a secret. Stubby nails can be linked to a critical and sarcastic person. If the shape of your nails resembles that of an almond, you have a sweet and diplomatic character.

  Advice

  • Don't believe everything you read and hear. You can make your own decisions, whatever happens.
  • Hand reading is not always accurate, you have to accept it. The fate of your life and your decisions should not be affected by the hand reading, it will be your efforts and determination that will really help you in life.
  • Before starting the hand reading, make sure there is enough light, as it will be difficult to get a good reading in the dark.
  • Never judge people as you read their palms!
  • Don't worry about thin and shallower lines, just follow the four main ones, which are the most visible. Taking the other lines into consideration can confuse you, only professionals can read them without errors.
  • Palmistry is not infallible.
  • Look at the line of children. Close your hand in a fist. There are lines near the little finger that indicate the number of children you will have (but the line between the finger and the hand does not count). Of course, personal choices, contraceptives and the quality of relationships will have a significant influence on the actual outcome.
  • Since the lines of the hand change with the passage of time, many see in the reading of the palms the opportunity to see what has passed, without being able to foresee the future.
  • Note the texture of the hand, on both sides. Soft hands indicate sensitivity and refinement, while rough hands indicate a rude temperament.

  Warnings

  • Remember that hand reading is meant to entertain. There is no proven correlation between the characteristics of the palms and a person's psychological traits.
  • If you decide to read a person's hand, be cautious and don't overdo it. Don't make unpleasant predictions that may worry the listener.