Palmistry - palmistry

Of all the practices of divination, hand readingalso known as palmistry, is one of the most popular.

Etymology of the word palmistry

румынский (from gr. cars = hand, Manteia = divination) we divide into two separate, but complementary areas - chirognomy and chirology:

Chirognomy - (from the Greek. cars = hand, gnome = cognition) is the study of the contours, the external shape of the hand (width, length), the grip of the palm, the shape of the fingers and the definition of a general expression.

Chirologia - palmistry includes the study of the inside of the hand, that is, mounds, lines and signs.

History of palmistry

Although its exact origin remains unknown, it is believed that palmistry began in ancient India, spreading over the Eurasian land to China, Tibet, Persia, Egypt and Greece. In fact, Aristotle read hands at length in his work De Historia Animalium 2500 years ago. In his opinion "Lines are not written in vain with a human hand».

After falling in popularity in the Middle Ages, palmistry experienced a monumental revival in the nineteenth century along with increased interest in the occult... The Chirological Societies were founded to promote and develop the practice in the United Kingdom and the United States; Readers such as Dublin-born William John Warner, aka Cheiro, gathered world observers. By the middle of the XNUMX century, palmistry was fully integrated into American pop culture.

Where to start palmistry? Which hand should you choose?

When you start your analysis, the best place to start is from larger observationstrying to get more details. Although opinions differ, many modern readers find it important to analyze both the left and right hands: the non-dominant hand reveals natural personality and character, while the dominant hand shows how these traits manifest in practice. Together, they will learn how a person uses their potential in this life.

First, take your time and make some calm observations while holding the person's hand. What texture? Is your palm smooth or rough? Are your fingers groomed or dirty? Remember in the practice of palmistry nothing to be overlooked... It all makes sense, and when you bring intuition into your practice, you easily achieve it. the importance of the smallest details.

Then read on with hand shapes.

Type, hand shape

Below are the most common types of hands with a brief description.

• Elementary - The feature of the elementary form is wide and thick armthick fingers, not tapering towards the tips, rather short. This hand is usually held by people who they work physically and they stand out with great force.
• Spatula / Spatula - Feature of the trowel / blade shape, similar to the elemental shape: big and wide hand... The toes are slightly longer, also with blunt and wide ends.
• Conical - The feature of the conical shape is conical shape of the hand with short thin fingers... People with this type of hand tend to: excitability, impetuosity Oraz impulsiveness.
• Square - The peculiarity of the square shape, as the name suggests, is square hand... This type of form is most commonly owned by humans. material, systematic and stable.
• Gnarled - The peculiarity of the knotty shape is blunt fingertips, large expressive joints... This type of hand shape belongs to decisive and wise people. Another name for this hand shape is "philosophical".
• Pointed out - A feature of the pointed shape is thin hand and fingerswhich are also indicated. This type of hand shape belongs to idealists and impractical people.
• Mixed - Usually this a combination of the two types of hands mentioned above.

Hand shapes are also often classified by the elements:

• Hands of the Earth Broad, square hands and fingers, thick or rough skin, mostly red in color. The length of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers is usually the same as the length of the fingers.
• Hands of air Square or rectangular hands with long fingers and sometimes prominent knuckles, low-set thumbs, and often dry skin. The length of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers is usually the same as the length of the fingers.
• Fiery hands - Square or rectangular hand, ruddy or pink skin and short fingers. The length from the wrist to the base of the fingers is usually longer than the length of the fingers.
• Hands of water - An oval hand with long, flexible, tapered fingers. The length from the wrist to the base of the fingers is usually less than the width of the widest part of the hand and is usually equal to the length of the fingers.

Leather on the hand - surface, color

When examining hands, you should pay special attention to the skin - it can tell a lot about the "subject". Below is a general outline of how to interpret the colors and surfaces of the palm:

Hand skin surface:

• Smooth - sensitivity
• Wrinkled - dry
• Damp - nervousness
• Dry - sharpness

Hand color:

• Red - emotions, nervousness
• Pink - balanced, vigorous, healthy
• Yellow - jealousy, health problems
• Gold - energy, independence, hard work
• White is forgiving
• Pale - helplessness, laziness
• Siny - mściwość

By mastering the shape of the hands and related elements (such as skin color), you can learn about lines and wrinkles, as well as the hills of the hands. Let's deal with each of them - let's start with the lines on the palms.

Lines on the palms

When you think of palmistry, you probably have a picture of an eccentric mystic tracing the wrinkles of his hand in a dimly lit room. While this stereotype may be a little dated, it isn't entirely out of place. The folds and folds of the arm, called linesare actually used create narratives and predict future events.

The meaning of the different strings is determined by analyzing them. length, depth and curvature... There are no two unique hands, so remember that context is everything: pay attention to where each line starts and ends, at what point and where it intersects. In this case, your intuition is very important - in this matter it is worth being creative. When in doubt, don't be afraid to ask your questions. After all, you only "read" your hand, not your thoughts. Once you understand the subject's story, you can offer a broader assessment by applying your observations to real-life situations.

Main areas:

• The bridge of life
• Head line
• Heart line

Side lines:

• Line of fate
• Line of relationship
• Sun Line / Apollo
• Health / mercury line
• Intuition line
• Milky Way / Bracelets
• Belt of Venus

The bridge of life

The bridge of life perhaps the most controversial line on the arm. This line starts between the index and thumb and runs down to the base of the thumb and the junction with the wrist - reflecting health, physical vitality and major life changes... Contrary to popular belief lifeline length is not related to lifespan.

Head line

Head line also known as wisdom line reflects human intelligence, mentality and personality... The head line starts just above the life line between the thumb and forefinger and runs across the palm to the other edge of the palm horizontally. Sometimes the head line starts right on the life line and goes from there.

Heart line

Heart line it extends from pinky to index finger and reflects I love life and human attitude... It is also argued that the line indicates a romantic worldview and intimate relationships; for example, a chain or heart-shaped mesh indicates a flirty approach to love that is easy to fall in love with.

Line of fate

Line of fate it is also known as the Destiny Line. This line shows the influence of people and events on a person - they are also events that we cannot control. Line of fate life-related... He points out the obstacles we face in life or the choices we must make.

Line of relationship

Relationship lines point to a person's ability fulfillment of obligations in a relationship (the number of dashes does not necessarily indicate the number of partners or relationships). If the lines are well defined and longer, this may indicate that the person has the ability to make long-term commitments. Shorter and weaker lines can indicate a relationship that may be short-lived, or a relationship that may end temporarily and start over.

Sun Line / Apollo

Apollo line, also known as Sun Line when present indicator of success in life, creativity, talent... This line can indicate creative, confident people who are exceptionally capable of implementing an action plan or have some kind of hidden talents. They are good at sharing their ideas and are sensitive, which makes them ready for success and happiness.

Health / mercury line

Health line it is also known as the line of Mercury and is health and wellness indicator... People who can heal others physically, emotionally, or spiritually can have this bloodline. Keep in mind that if the line looks torn or frayed, it could indicate possible disease or illnesses that have come and gone.

Intuition line

Intuition line this is not a common occurrence - we can see it more often in the hands of women, whose intuition and sense of the situation are stronger. This line is visible in respectable people. sensitivity, imagination, subtlety, mediation skills, impartiality.

Bangles

Bracelet lines located at the base of the hand on the wrists. Most people currently have three lines, but some lucky ones have four. These lines may reveal longevity, health, destiny, well-being and balance or an imbalance of mind, body and spirit. The stronger and more continuous the lines, the better the chances of a good, healthy life.

Belt of Venus

Belt of Venus may indicate an injured and nervous person. These people can experience extreme ups and downs. People with this line can be very sensual. If the line is cracked, it could indicate a person who needs to control their temper, or a person with deep sensitivity.

Hills in your arms

Having determined the type of hand and line, we begin our observations. natural hand relief... Fleshy areas called hills are associated with different themes of life. The main hills correspond to the seven heavenly bodies in astrology: Apollo (sun), Moon (moon), Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Rounded, slightly elevated hills show balanced and proportionate attributes, while flat hills show human underdevelopment. Finally, prominent mounts exhibit dominant traits that can be overestimated or overestimated.

• Hill of jupiter
• Hill of saturn
• Hill of Apollo / Suns
• Hill of mercury
• Mars Hill negative
• Mars hill positive
• Moon hill
• Mount of Venus

Hill of jupiter

Hill of jupiter located on the palm of the hand at the base of the index finger. He is associated with the Greek god Zeus - that is, Jupiter in Roman mythology. This hill shows how you perceive the world and how you want others to see you. This has a lot to do with determination, selfishness, need for power and control, achievement and leadership. If this mountain is usually towered and visible, it could indicate a person who is ambitious, determined, proud and has leadership qualities.

Features: pride, ambition, peace, optimism

Hill of saturn

Hill of saturn located on the palm below the base of the middle finger. It is an indicator of patience, duty and responsibility, as well as modesty and the need for loneliness. If this hill is visible, it could indicate a friendly and independent person and someone who believes that everything is going as it should. If he seems overly developed, it can mean a person who is stubborn in feelings of guilt, sometimes depressed, cynical, distrustful, too shy, and too isolated from others.

Features: responsibility, modesty, realism

Apollo hill

Apollo hill  (also known as the hill of the sun) is located at the base of the ring finger. Indicates self-confidence, compassion, individuality, creativity, success, optimism. If a sunny hill is flat, it may indicate a person who is not very sociable, lacking artistic ability.

Features: self-confidence, vitality, creativity

Hill of mercury

Hill of mercury located on the palm below the base of the little finger. It is an indicator of business success, finance, practicality, quick wits, acuity, and adaptability. If this hill is clearly visible, it could mean a person who has a lot of interests, flexibility and very good communication skills. If the hill is over-built, it could mean someone who has a tendency to talk too much and is not always truthful, sincere. A flat hill of Mercury can indicate a shy person who finds it difficult to communicate with others, as well as someone who may not be very successful in business in life.

Features: communication, clear thinking, practicality, quick wit, business success

Mars hill positive

Mars hill positive (Mars positive), located between the line of the head and the line of the heart, below the little finger. The hill is reflects temperament... An overly developed hill means a stubborn and rebellious person. If "Mars" is absent or flat, this is a sign of inability to express true feelings - a person often causes confrontation and controversy. If the thalamus is normally raised, the person is strong, courageous, balanced and healthy.

Mars Hill negative

Mars Hill negative (Mars negative) means a person's enthusiasm or aggression... If he appears to be overdeveloped, it means that the person can be impulsive, condescending, selfish and grumpy. When the thalamus appears to be underdeveloped, absent, or flat, it may indicate that the person has a lack of confidence in action, low self-esteem, and low motivation.

Moon hill

Moon hill  it is located at the base of the hand, to the side of the little finger. Hill of the moon an indicator of intuition, creativity, imagination and subconsciousness... If the hill is too clearly visible, it can be difficult for a person to distinguish the world of fantasy and imagination from reality. A flat hill can indicate someone who lacks imagination, pessimism, and lack of enthusiasm. It can also be a closed person, immersed in his own thoughts.

Features: intuition, great imagination

Mount of Venus

Mount Venus it is located on the palm at the base, between the thumb and the life line. Is an an indicator of love, romance, passion, sensuality, chosen lovers and appearance... If this mountain is usually uplifted, it could indicate an attractive and healthy person, passionate about art and the best things in life. He can also represent someone who is respected, influential, and who benefit from true friendship. If it appears to be evolved, it could indicate a person who is exaggerating and promiscuous. It can also mean a person who is looking for immediate gratification. A flat or absent Venus can indicate a person who is not related to family life, is facing many problems, and may be suffering from illness or other difficulties.

Palm map - lines and hills

Źródła:

• allure.com/story/palm-reading-guide-hand-lines
• en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palmistry
• psyiclibrary.com/palmistry-room/
• himalayan-wiki.org/index.php?title=Chiromancja

I especially recommend reading a book (published around 1920) called Chirognomy and Palmistry. Studyum for my hand ”- Wydaw. "Culture and art". The book is available online here:

• sbc.org.pl/dlibra/publication/10792/edition/10342/content