What is palmistry? Learn to read the palm

Hand reading to divine the future is a very old practice, which began thousands of years ago. However, many people still do not understand what is palmistry and how it really works.

In this article, we will explain all the details, from the history of this practice to the basic concepts for you who want to know how to learn palmistry right away reading the hands of your friends out there.

history of palmistry

In order for you to understand what palmistry, the practice of fortune-telling through palm reading, is, first you need to know how it came about.

In fact, the origin of this practice is unknown, but the belief most accepted by most historians is that palmistry began to be practiced in ancient India and spread to different parts of the globe, from China, through Tibet, Persia, Egypt and Greece.

Even in the work “History of Animals”, by Aristotle, written around the year 343 BC, the philosopher details the reading of the palm of the hands, stating that the lines are not defined in the human hand without reason.

In the Middle Ages, however, palmistry fell into disuse, being reborn in the 19th century. At that time, chirological societies were founded and began to promote the practice in different parts of the world, such as the United Kingdom and the United States.

What is palmistry?

But what exactly is palmistry? Palmistry is the art of seeing people’s future in the palm of your hands.

The palmist analyzes the physical characteristics of the person’s hands and, from these individualities, is able to say the personality of the querent and predict some future events.

As the knowledge of palmistry was passed from parents to children over many years, this wisdom has been time-honored, recognizing the palm as a microcosm of the universe.

That is, it is basically what happens with Astrology, where what happens in the sky is reflected on Earth, since the stars and planets influence our behavior.

How to learn to read people’s hands?

The first tip on how to learn palmistry is to look for the fundamentals of practice on the internet. Palmistry techniques are very easy and anyone can read hands. It is also possible to find a palmist who will mentor you and teach you the techniques. Or even take a course.

Learning the meanings of the lines will not be a problem, the biggest challenge of palmistry, in fact, is in the management of the queries, in interpreting the signs so that the message makes sense in the life of those who are consulting.

Although anyone can learn to predict the future through the lines of the hands, those who have a more sensitive and intuitive profile will have an easier and more successful reading.

And whoever thinks that all reading is the same is wrong. The signs and lines of the hands constantly change by friction, confirming that our soul and destiny are always in motion.

Which hand is read in palmistry?

The hand in which the reading will be performed depends on each person and what the person wants to know about their life. Briefly, the dominant hand shows the now and the future while the other hand reveals the past and the personality.

The dominant hand (right for righties and left for lefties) also points to professional life and how the person presents himself to the world.

In the non-dominant hand, it is still possible to analyze personal relationships, dreams and emotions.

Hand reading for beginners

Now that you know what palmistry is, check out some palmistry tricks and techniques on how to read palms below.

types of hands

There are four types of hands and each one represents an element: earth, fire, water and air.

Earth: This type of hand has square palms and short fingers. Indicates an honest, traditional and meticulous person. It is someone with a practical outlook on life, being more materialistic and less intellectual. However, strangely musicians often have earthy hands.

Fire: Hands with long palms and short fingers are defined as hands of fire. They reveal a person full of energy, charisma and enthusiasm. He is someone who has the gift of leadership, always taking risks and venturing out. They usually like to get attention and are sometimes a bit of a jerk.

Water: This hand is characterized by long palms and long, elegant, slender fingers. It points to an imaginative, emotional and sensitive person. Often defined as a dreamer. He is a kind and reliable person, despite being a bit temperamental.

Air: This type of hand has a square palm and long fingers. For palmistry it means that someone is intelligent, articulate, rational and intellectual. He is someone creative, who is always coming up with new ideas and chasing his goals. You tend to think too much, which can sometimes exhaust you.

types of fingers

Fingers close together: closed personality, who always keeps one foot behind everyone else.

fingers wide open: someone confident, open to other people and a bit naive.

Larger space between index and second finger: an independent person who cannot be tamed.

Larger space between second and third toes: indicates a more carefree personality, one who does not fear the future. It is a good company for all times, a person willing to have fun, an excellent adventure partner.

Larger space between the third and fourth toes: an eccentric thinker who only does what he wants.

Larger space between the fourth finger and the little finger: someone with a shy personality and even a little antisocial.

types of thumbs

Thumbs are said to be directly connected to our brain, so their shape reflects our default mindset.

Long thumbs: the longer the thumb, the more direct and self-confident this person is. He is a natural born leader, determined and with a good sense. However, if the thumb is extremely long, beware of selfishness and aggression.

Short thumbs: indicates an impressionable and overly emotional person. He is also indecisive and tactless.

Thick Thumbs: points to a stubborn person.

Thumbs with square tips: is someone who approaches life in a practical and pragmatic way.

Thumbs with pointed tips: indicates an impulsive person, who has difficulty planning his actions.

Thumbs with smooth and straight knuckles: someone full of vitality.

Thumbs with knotted joints: points to a person who has an irregular energy flow, varying their mood a lot.

Main lines of palmistry and what they show

The main lines of palmistry are 3: life line, heart line and head line. Below we explain how to interpret them.

Palmistry – Heart line (or love line)

The heart line will show your style of love, that is, the way you relate to people and how you would like people to relate to you.

This line is at the top of the hand and can follow numerous trajectories and each shape will define how the person behaves in love.

If your heart line curves from the edge of your palm (under your little finger) toward your index finger, you are a caring, generous, and empathetic person in relationships. He is a good person to relate to, as he is sweet, understandable and romantic.

If she makes a curve towards the middle finger, it indicates that you are a passionate person, that you run after the one you love, but only when you want, and hope that the other also knows what you want.

A straighter heart line can indicate a person who is more rational in the sense of thinking and rationalizing about their feelings and who also has a touch of romanticism. However, you judge your emotions all the time, and you can seem a little indifferent to those next to you.

When this line is shorter, stopping under your middle finger without bending over, it means that you like to be alone, as you are more focused on work, being productive, and dealing with your own projects. That is, you do not usually express love and run away from romanticism.

Palmistry – Line of the head (or line of wisdom)

This line starts at the edge of your palm, just below your index finger, and divides your hand in half.

If this line is clear, flat and long, it indicates that you are someone with a clear mind, who knows what he wants and calculates his every step.

A short line, on the other hand, indicates a person who is more impulsive when making decisions, who does not rationalize a lot and does not think too much about things. He is a person driven by his instincts.

If this line is extremely long, you are an information gatherer with an overactive mind.

A long line that branches at the end means that you never stop thinking, having some difficulty in formulating a conclusion.

If the head line goes to the opposite side of the palm, it is a sign that you are out of your time, so you probably have a lot of connection with the spirits, and you can even communicate with God easily. However, you may find it difficult to deal with material world issues.

Palmistry – Lifeline

Many people believe that this line can indicate whether a person will have a long or short life, however, it actually talks about a person’s physical health and vitality.

If this line is very round, curving around the mound of Venus (the bump under your thumb) indicates that you have a lot of vitality and health.

If your lifeline, according to palmistry, is shorter, it indicates that you are someone who disperses easily, and can be a little chaotic, especially internally. To rehabilitate your vitality and concentration, take time to connect more with nature, family and friends.

Flat lifeline is often found in hard-working people and signals the need to take a rest period so you can recharge your vital energy, which has likely been depleted often.

If your life line splits a little above your wrist, it’s a sign that you’re looking for stimulation outside your comfort zone, your home. In other words, what leaves you with active vitality is being able to travel, learn and live with different cultures.

Other lines of palmistry

Below, we list other palmistry lines that can give you a glimpse into other areas of your life.
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Palmistry – Marriage Line

As the name implies, this line reflects on your romantic relationships and marriage. Some people have multiple lines at that location and some people have just one. The number of lines doesn’t mean anything, so you can read whichever is lighter in your left hand. If you’re left-handed, look at your right hand.

The closer to the heart line it is, the sooner you will get married or have a strong relationship.

If this line is long and goes towards the index finger, it indicates a marriage…