PALMISTRY
Introduction
Palmistry, is the art of characterization and foretelling the future through the study of the palm, also known as Chiromancy or cheiromancy in Greek. It is practiced all over the world with numerous cultural variations. The study incorporates lines on palm and external features of the hands such as the shape, texture, mounts, and finger formation etc. A good Palmist should be able to draw a clear picture of your life from your hands and should relate this to you when reading your palm.
History
Palmistry was thought to have originated from ancient China approximately 3000 years B.C. Details of Palmistry can also be found in Indian Scriptures approximately 500 years B.C.
The ancient Tibetans, Sumerians, Babylonians, early Hebrews, Persians and Egyptians all. Studied Palmistry. The Greeks also studied palmistry and they introduced this to Europe in 14th century.
Amongst the famous names in Palmistry were Aristotle, Alexander the Great, Hippocrates, and many others. Cheiro is known as the father of palmistry and he wrote several well-known books on palmistry.
Evidence
The easiest way to convince oneself is by going to a Palmist who knows nothing about you. If he is able to mention a few things that happened in the past and relate to the present, then you will be far more receptive to what is said about the future. In past, many distinguished philosophers wrote and approved this science, which led us to believe its authenticity but at the same time.
Shapes of Hand
The Elementary or lowest type
The person with the elementary hand displays a lack of enthusiasm and imagination. They show a general indifference to life, and are concerned only with daily existence. This person is largely intolerant of a nasty situation, and can get violent when provoked. They possess a certain low cunning instinct. These are people without aspiration. Simply they eat, drink, sleep, and die.
The Square or the Useful hand
The square hand is most practical and logical of all the types. People with such a hand are orderly, punctual, and precious manner. They are honest and reliable, and like to lead disciplined lives, with little imagination. They respect authority, they love discipline, they respect law and order and are slaves to custom, they are not quarrelsome, but are determined in opposition, they prefer reason to instinct, peace to war, and are methodical in work and habit. They neutrally love the exact sciences and practical studies. They encourage agriculture and commerce; they love home and the duties of home. They are sincere and true in promises, staunch in friendship, strong in principle and honest in business.
The Spatula or the Nervous active type
The most striking characteristic of all is the singular independence of spirit. It is this sprit that makes them explorers and discoverers and causes them also to depart from the known rules of engineering and machines to seek the unknown and thus become famous for their inventions. They have a quest for knowledge, and a restless and excitable nature. They are energetic and dexterous, and thrive on taking risks. These people are highly individualistic. A singer, actress, doctor, or preacher with such a instinct will break all rules of precedent - not by any means for the sake of eccentricity, but simply because they have an original way of looking at things and their sense
The Conical Hand or the Artistic type
The main characteristics of the conic hand are impulse and instinct. They show an artistic, impulsive nature. They may be clever and quick in thought and ideas, yet they are so utterly devoid of patience and tire so easily, that they rarely carry out their intentions. People with this hand are usually connoisseurs of the arts with superb communication skills. They live life on a purely sensual level. They judge everything by impulse and instinct. They are also very much influenced by the people with whom they come in contact, and by their surroundings. They carry their likes and dislikes to extremes, they are usually short-tempered but it is a thing of the moment. Such people tire so easily that they rarely carry out there designs or intentions. They are generous and sympathetic, selfish where their own personal comfort is concerned.
The Philosophic or the Intellectual hand
Such hands are found mainly in India. People with such a hand are likely to be students of a particular subject. They are philosophers and gain great success in the form of wealth. These people are religious by nature. They study mankind and they play the harp of life with their own way. They like to be distinct from others, and for this they will go through all kinds of privations. They love mystery in all the things. People with such hands are generally egotistical, which is in keeping with the life they lead. The developed joints are a characteristic of thoughtful people, while the smooth, pointed fingers are opposite to that. It is the combination of these almost opposite characteristics which brings about the peculiar ideas that make men and women with the philosophic type of hand.
The Psychic or the Idealistic hand
This is a most beautiful but unfortunate hand. People with this hand have a visionary and dreamy nature. This type of hand is very rare to find. The fineness and beauty of this hand indicate its want of energy and strength; such hands try to hold their own in the battle of life. People with this hand lead a very confused life which is characterized by a lack of discipline in their life. They are gentle in manner, quiet in temper; confiding and they automatically trust somebody who is kind to them. People with psychic hand have a purely visionary and idealistic nature. These people are very religious by nature and more impressed with the service, music, and ceremony of the sermon. Parents having children with such type of hand can not understand how to treat their children.
Mounts on Hand
Mount of Jupiter
Location and Characteristics
Mount of Jupiter is situated at the base of the index finger. It represents god power, leadership, organization and authority.
Variations
Persons with well-developed mount of Jupiter have godly qualities. They are learned and are always prepared to help others. All the Justices of Supreme courts and other higher courts are have well-developed Mount of Jupiter. Such persons are mostly religious minded.
Persons with under -developed mount of Jupiter lack the above qualities. They have ordinary physique. They are more inclined towards attainment of respect and good reputation rather than wealth. They have a soft corner for the opposite sex.
Persons with no mount of Jupiter are found with the company of low class people and they give little respect to their parents.
Persons with over developed mount of Jupiter are selfish and proud.
Mount of Saturn
Location and Characteristics
Mount of Saturn is situated at the bottom of the middle finger.
Variations
Person with well developed mount of Saturn possesses a good sense of responsibility and is concerned with seeking wisdom. They are highly fortunate and rise very high in life with their own efforts.
Persons with under -developed mount of Saturn could commit suicide in his life. This mount generally occurs in the hands of dacoits, cheats and robbers.
Persons with no mount of Saturn have no importance in their life but they get a special kind of success or respect in life.
Mount of Apollo
Location and Characteristics
Mount of Apollo is situated at the base of the ring finger and on the upper part of the heart line. It represents self-confidence, kindness and grandeur.
Variations
Person with well developed mount of Apollo becomes a genius and famous. They are of cheerful nature and work in close co-operation with friends.
Persons with under -developed mount of Apollo would be interested in beauty. But they would not be able to succeed in this field.
Persons with no mount of Apollo leads a very ordinary life. They would be a boring, dull minded and stupid fellow.
Persons with over developed mount of Apollo would be very pompous, arrogant and a flatterer.
Mount of Mercury
Location and Characteristics
Mount of Mercury is situated at the base of the little finger. It represents materialistic prosperity and affluence.
Variations
Person with well developed mount of Mercury would be interested in inventions and scientific works.
Persons with under -developed mount of Mercury would be a criminal of higher order. They believe in breaking the law.
Persons with no mount of Mercury live his life in poverty and lack of means.
Persons with over developed mount of Mercury are clever and crafty and are adept in cheating.
Mount of Mars
Location and Characteristics
Mount of Mars is situated between the head line and beginning of the heart line. It represents war. Persons who have the Mount of Mars on their palms become courageous, fearless and frank.
Variations
Person with well developed mount of Mars are courageous, fearless and powerful. They have firmness and a balance in life.
Persons with under -developed mount of Mars the person shall reach greater heights in life.
Persons with no mount of Mars can be considered as a coward.
Persons with over developed mount of Mars then the person would be a villain, tyrant and a criminal. He would be the first in all anti-social activities.
Mount of Moon
Location and Characteristics
Mount of Moon is situated at the base of the palm, opposite the thumb. It represents imagination, beauty and emotions.
Variations
Person with well developed mount of Moon are lovers of nature and beauty. Such persons are full of religious ideas and can be artists, musicians and men of letters.
Persons with under -developed mount of Moon is imaginative and makes castles in the air. Such Persons are very much emotional.
Persons with no mount of Moon are hard-hearted, unemotional and fully materialistic. Fighting is their main quality.
Persons with over developed mount of Moon are found to be fickle-minded, suspicious or mad. They suffer from ailments like headache all the time.
Mount of Venus
Location and Characteristics
Mount of Venus is situated under the thumb and surrounded by the age line. Only persons with prominent Mount of Venus can only recognize the world properly and enjoy it.
Variations
Person with well developed mount of Venus are licentious and always covet for the opposite sex. They do not have any faith in God.
Persons with under -developed mount of Venus would be a coward and weak-natured.
Persons with no mount of Venus are lives the life of an ascetic and has no interest in family life. The person's life would be full of troubles and miseries.
Persons with over developed mount of Venus are beautiful and civilized. They are very healthy, courageous and are able of influence others.
Lines of Hand
The line of Life
The line of life, is the most important and controversial line on hand. This line extends from the edge of the palm above the thumb and travels in an arc towards the wrist.
This line is believed to represent the person's vitality and vigor, physical health and general well being.
The Line of Heart
The line of heart an important of the hand. The Heart Line is the horizontal line above the Head Line. It is found towards the top of the palm, under the fingers.
This line represents the matters of the heart, both physical and metaphorical It is believed to be line of emotions. It represents the attraction of the sexes from natural causes. The line of heart should be deep, clear, and well colored.
The line of Head
The line of head is one of the most imp lines of hand. This line starts at the edge of the palm under the index finger and flows across the palm towards the outside edge. Often, the head line is joined with the life line at inception.
This line represents the person's mind and the way it works, including learning style, communication style, intellectualism, and thirst for knowledge.It indicates the preference for reative or analytical approaches to information. It also indicates the wealth of the person.
The Line of Fate
The Line of fate is also known as line of destiny. It is located in the centre upright line on the palm of the hand.
This line is believed to be tied to the person's life path, including school and career choices, successes and obstacles. It also reflects the circumstances beyond the individual's control, or the person's choices and their consequences.
The Line of Health
The Line of Health is also known as the Line of Liver. It runs from the Mount of Mercury down the hand. As the name suggests, It represents the health and well being of the person.
The Line of Sun
The Line of Sun is also known as the line of brilliancy, or the line of success. It runs parallel to the Fate Line, under the ring finger.
It indicates fame or scandal. It increases the success given by a good line of fate. It gives fame and distinction to the life when it is in accordance with the work and career given by the other lines of hand.
The Girdle of Venus
The Girdle of Venus is that broken or unbroken kind of semicircle rising between the first and second fingers and finishing between the third and fourth.
It relates to emotional intelligence and the ability to manipulate. It denotes highly-strung, nervous temperament, and when unbroken it certainly gives a most unhappy tendency towards hysteria and despondent.
The Line of Marriage
The line or lines of marriage may rise on the side of the hand or be only marked across the front of the Mount of Mercury.
From a marriage point of view - line on the Mount of Mercury gives a very fair idea of the age at the time of marriage may also be obtained. Only long lines relate to marriages, the short ones to deep affection or marriage.
Signs on Hand
Star
A Star is a sign of great importance wherever it appears on hand. A line that ends in a star signifies great accomplishments. A star on mounts enhances the benefits of the corresponding amount. The effects of various stars on different mounts are discussed below
Island
The Island is a negative and unfortunate sign. This signifies the hereditary evils. For instance, it denotes inherited heart disease if heavily marked on the line of heart. It could represent mounting stress on the line of the head, and manifest itself as headaches. Island on mount injures the qualities of the mount on which it is found.
Spot
The Spot is generally the sign of temporary illness and denote a chronic disease. Different colors of spot have there own meaning:
A Bright Red spot on the line of head signifies a shock or injury from some blow or fall. And bright red spot on the line of health represents illness and fever and on the line of life represents nature of illness or fever.
A Black or Blue spot represents a nervous illness.
Cross
The cross is opposite to the star, and found as a fovourable sign. It represents trouble, danger, disappointment and sometime change in life. It should always be considered an ill sign save for two cases: when found on the Mount of the Jupiter and when located between the Head and Heart lines, known as the "Croix Mystique
Triangle
The triangle is a curious sign, and it fount clear and distinct and not formed by chance crossing of lines. It denotes mental flourish and success corresponding to the location of the mark. The triangle will never reach the great heights of success, but it possesses balance.
Grille
The grille is very often seen, and generally upon the mounts of the hand. It is a point at which the energies of the hand dissipate or escape out. It represents obstacles against the success of that particular mount. For e.g. a Grille on the Mount of Apollo will forever put off the attainment of any true success in life.
Circle
The circle is a very rare marking in palmistry. If it touches any line, it brings inescapable misfortune to the line it touches. If it found on the mount of Sun it is fortunate and on any other mounts it tells against the success.
Square
The square is one of the most interesting, lesser and benefic sign. It is usually called as "The mark of preservation". The line denotes one of the greatest crises in the person's life. Difficulties will arise in life but the bearer will persevere and the crisis will be turn away. It denotes negative influences when it is found on the upper portion of the Mount of Venus near the life line.
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