Of all divination practices, palm reading, also known as palmistry, is one of the most popular, albeit difficult to understand. Simply put, this is the art of analyzing the physical characteristics of the hands to interpret personality traits and predict future events. But believe it or not, understanding the basics of palm reading isn’t as difficult as you think. We’ll explore basic theory and reading techniques, along with tips and tricks to help you create your own unique approach. After all, once you learn how to play this powerful magical tool, your future is literally in the palm of your hand!
Origins of palmistry
Although unknown, palmistry is believed to have started in ancient India, spreading across the earth from Eurasia to China, Tibet, Persia, Egypt and Greece. The detailed reading of Aristotle’s palm in his work “De Historia Animalium” (History of animals), 2,500 years ago. After falling out of favor in the Middle Ages, palmistry underwent a period of “rebirth” in the 19th century as interest in the occult increased. Some companies have been established to promote and advance the practice of palmistry in the UK and the US.
Which palm should you read?
Although opinions vary, many believe it is important to analyze both hands. The non-dominant hand reveals natural personality and character, while the dominant hand shows how these traits work in practice. Together they reveal how a person is using their potential in this life. Just like learning to read a birth chart, palmistry takes time, practice, and knowledge. When starting the analysis, it is best to start with larger observations and work on finer details. To get started, take some time to make some subtle observations. What is the texture of your hand? Is the front smooth? hard? wet? Dry? Remember that nothing should be overlooked in divination practices. Everything has a meaning, and when you combine your practice with your intuition, you extract the interpretation perfectly, even from the smallest details.
Palmistry: how to start?
First of all it is good to familiarize yourself with the shapes of the hands that correspond to the 4 Elements: fire, earth, air and water. It is good to remember that your sign does not interfere with this reading. You can have an Air Element sign, but have the Water characteristics on your hands, for example.
What are the hands of the Earth Element like?
Hands belonging to this Element are identified by square palms and short fingers. These hands are generally firm, hard and “plump”. Individuals with these hands are known to be practical, logical, and truthful. While safe and reliable, they can be very overwhelmed with a few things, which can hinder both planning and execution of plans.
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You can recognize a hand belonging to this Element by a long palm and short fingers. These hands often have distinctive markings and well-defined stacks. Individuals with these hands are known to be engaging, confident, and efficient. They are driven by their desires, but on a bad day they may lack empathy for others.
Hands of the air element?
Individuals in this group, according to palmistry, have square palms and long fingers. They usually have well-marked bones and thin fingers. This type of hand indicates people who are intellectually curious and who have innate analytical and communication skills. Those with these hands are easily distracted and, if not stimulated, can become anxious or nervous.
Hands of the water element?
Hands belonging to the Water Element are distinguished by their long palms and long fingers. These hands are generally soft, slightly moist and thin. Those who own them live in harmony with their emotions, their intuition and their psychic abilities. Driven by compassion and imagination, these individuals are often creative. They are also extremely sensitive, and their feelings are easily hurt, causing unwanted stress.
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