The Art of Palmistry
Palmistry, also known as chiromancy, is the practice of reading character and fortune from the lines, mounts, and shapes of the hands. This ancient art has been practiced across cultures for thousands of years.
Which Hand to Read?
Traditionally, the dominant hand shows your present and future, while the non-dominant hand reveals your inherited traits and past. Many palmists read both hands together.
The Major Lines
Life Line
Curves around the thumb. Contrary to myth, it does not show how long you'll live, but rather vitality, major life changes, and physical well-being.
Heart Line
Runs horizontally across the upper palm. Reveals emotional nature, romantic life, and how you express love.
Head Line
Runs horizontally across the middle palm. Shows intellectual tendencies, communication style, and how you think.
Fate Line
Runs vertically up the palm (not everyone has one). Indicates life path, career, and how much control you have over your destiny.
The Mounts
The fleshy areas of the palm, named after planets:
- Mount of Venus - Love and passion
- Mount of Jupiter - Ambition and leadership
- Mount of Saturn - Responsibility and wisdom
- Mount of Apollo - Creativity and success
- Mount of Mercury - Communication
- Mount of Moon - Imagination and intuition
Hand Shapes
Earth, Air, Fire, and Water hand shapes correspond to the elements and reveal basic personality type.