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Introduction
  • Palmistry (also known as chiromancy) is the art of "reading" a person's palms in order to gain insight on certain personality traits and life experiences. Some claim that the ever-changing lines on our hands also provide a glimpse at our futures, including how long and healthy our lives will be.
  • Whether or not you actually believe in the revelations of palm reading, it is certainly a fun and unique skill to learn---not to mention a great party trick that will help you stand out from the crowd! The best place to start, however, is by taking a look at the most accessible palms there are: your own. This page will provide you with the basics of palm reading so that you, too, can grab the nearest hand and start anatomizing... Just be sure they've asked you to do it first!
Line 1: Heart Line
  • Of the three main lines of the palm, the heart line is the one on top, just below the fingers. This line tells the tale of your emotions and love life (which is why it is sometimes called the love line).
  1. Does the line begin under your index finger, middle finger, or somewhere in between?
    • If it begins under your index finger, you're more likely to be in loving, stable relationships in your life.
    • If it begins under your middle finger, it means you're more selfish and materialistic when it comes to love.
    • A heart line that starts in between these fingers indicates that you fall in love easily.
  2. How deep, defined and consistent is the line?
    • A broken line means you're flirtatious.
    • A circle interrupting the line represents a time of depression in your love life.
    • Deeper heart lines equal deeper emotions within the person.
  3. What is the shape and length of the line?
    • If the line goes all the way across your entire hand it may mean you're a naturally jealous person.
    • A straighter line indicates you can handle your emotions well, while a curvy line means you're more prone to being handled by your emotions.
    • A short heart line is a sign that you are more interested in sex than love.
Line 2: Head Line
  • Found just below the heart line is your head line. This is where your intellectual and philosophical story is told. The photo to the right is of a hand that has a particularly straight head line, although it can also be curved.
  1. Does your head line meet up with your life line (the next main line down on your hand)?
    • If so, you're probably a more cautious person. If they're apart, you're more of an adventurous risk-taker.
    • If they don't meet, the more space that is between them, the luckier a person you are.
  2. What shape is your head line?
    • A curved head line means you're creative, while a straighter line reflects a more logical, realistic approach to thinking.
    • A wavy head line means a short attention span.
  3. How deep is your head line?
    • The depth of your head line indicates how good your memory is. Deep head lines mean better memory.
    • A broken head line shows inconsistencies in your thinking or a specific change in thinking in your life.
Line 3: Life Line
  • The third and lowest of the three major palm lines is the life line. It gives you clues about the nature of your life and health.
  1. What shape is your life line?
    • If it forms a semicircle, it represents truth and enthusiasm.
    • A wavy life line indicates energy and optimism.
    • A straight life line usually means you are cautious with love in your life.
  2. How deep and consistent is the life line?
    • A broken life line is an indication of poor health.
    • A deeper, defined life line represents vitality.
  3. A longer life line means a longer life.
    • If you're genuinely worried about the length of your life line, just remember that even if you believe palmistry can predict the future, the lines on our hands change throughout our lives, so the future is not set in stone (or flesh).


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