Destiny In Your Hands – The Art Of Palmistry

It is sometimes said that our destiny lies in our own hands. Well, it is true. Literally. With the ancient art of palmistry we can learn deeper truths about ourselves and, yes, even our destiny.

Palmistry, also known as Chiromancy, is the divination of meaning by reading hands. Someone new to this field may think that palmistry is only about the lines on the palm of the hand. However, the size and length of the fingers themselves, fingernails, and the ratio of the digits, all also hold deeper meaning.

Each of us has a dominant hand. The aspects of this hand usually represent the part of ourselves we project to the world, much like our Sun sign in Astrology. The less dominant hand represents our more hidden aspects and desires, which corresponds to our Moon sign. It’s therefore best to examine your dominant hand for an accurate reading.

There are three basic aspects to look for when reading palms:

Lines – the lines on the palm itself.

Mounts – the bumps of flesh on the palm.

Shapes – crosses, small lines, zigzag shapes and the like, along with the shapes of the fingers themselves.

If you look deeply into the palm of your hand, you will see your parents and all generations of your ancestors. All of them are alive in this moment. Each is present in your body. You are the continuation of each of these people ~ Thich Nhat Hanh

Like fingerprints, no two people have the same lines. Each person’s lines tell a unique story. The three main lines, namely the life line, heart line and head line, in essence represent the soul, body, and mind, respectively.

The Life Line – the line which often curves from the base of the palm, parallel to the thumb. Contrary to popular belief, it does not correspond with longevity. It actually represents relationships and emotional health.

The Heart Line – (or love line) runs parallel to the top of the palm and is an indicator of health, both physical and mental.

The Head Line – usually somewhere in-between the above-mentioned two, is a strong indicator of the mind itself.

The mounts, the areas of raised flesh on the palm, each represent one of six planets and the Moon. Each one reflects an area of life ruled by that particular planet. Someone with a well-developed Mount of Jupiter, for example, is likely to be ambitious and outgoing, while a person with a less-developed Lunar Mount may be quiet and withdrawn, but secretly creative.

The tiny shapes which appear within the lines and mounts themselves, or on their own, can represent either positive or negative blockages or pauses in the flows of energy, depending on their placement.

Each of us believes we are familiar with our own hands, and we tend to take them for granted and use them automatically. It is not until we examine our hands critically that we begin to appreciate the many interesting features that they actually possess ~ Lori Reid

Studying your own palms is possible, of course, and can be done for any length of time. Some markings will even change as we age.  But to really start exploring the possibilities of palmistry, consulting a skilled reader is advisable. She will be able to read all aspects of the hand, including the palm, and give you deeper insight into the story of your own life path.

Palmistry, like all the psychic arts, is a wonderful starting point, whether you’re new to metaphysics or have practiced other forms of divination for a lifetime. After all, it’s easily accessible… right there in the palm of your hand!