Palmistry is the art of interpreting the natural lines along the palms to get an estimate of the future. Based on estimates, the practice of palmistry may have existed for thousands of years. This practice stems from a belief-partially acknowledged by childhood development researchers-that because palm lines develop during pregnancy, this practice may provide clues about a person's appearance, health, and tendencies in later life. day. Most palm reading experts agree that there is no way to determine a person's age by reading palms. However, there are many lines along the palm of the hand, and according to belief, the lengths and intersections of these various lines can be used to "read" the blueprint of a person's life in general. Learning how to recognize the main lines in palmistry can help to read palm lines and calculate a person's age or vitality in life.
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Part 1 of 2: Recognizing Palm Lines
Step 1. Choose the right hand
Often times, a palm reader will rely on both hands to provide a more accurate reading. However, some palm readers prefer to use one primary hand, and which hand to choose depends on the age and gender of the person being read.
- Men under 30 years old must show the left palm as the main hand.
- Men over the age of 30 should use the right palm as the main hand.
- Women under 30 years old must show the right palm as the main hand.
- Women over the age of 30 should use the left palm as the main hand.
Step 2. Learn the most common lines
Like fingerprints, everyone's palms are slightly different. However, there is the same basic contour along the palm of almost everyone. Before you can read your palms, it's important to be able to recognize the various palm lines on your main hand. Knowing where the life line is in relation to other nearby lines can make it easier for you to find it.
- The heart line is the easiest line to recognize. This line is located on the top of the palm and usually extends almost along the length of the palm, parallel to the border between the base of the fingers and the rest of the hand.
- The line of the head is approximately parallel to the line of the heart. The line extends straight horizontally along the palm of the hand from the point between the thumb and index finger.
- The life line is another major line on the hand. This line is usually curved but may extend vertically or at an angle, and may cross the head line and/or heart line. To find this line, look for a slightly curved line that starts from the point between your thumb and forefinger and then leads to your wrist.
Step 3. Understand the life line
In the main, the life line indicates health, major changes in life and the general state of a person. Contrary to popular belief, there is no conclusion regarding the relationship between the life line and the lifespan of a person. However, there are some opinions in palmistry studies which say that a person's vitality and quality of life can be known from the life line.
Part 2 of 2: Reading the Life Line
Step 1. Calculate a person's age
There is a difference of opinion among palmistry as to whether the line of life indicates the lifespan of a person. Many experts in the field of palmistry do not believe that age or lifespan can be read from the palm of the hand. However, those who believe that such a reading is possible, do the reading by looking at the comparison of the life line and the heart line. If the comparison of the life line (GK) and the heart line (GJ):
- 0.36 - this GK/GJ ratio shows an age range of 64 years
- 0.37 - this GK/F ratio shows an age range of 68 years
- 0.35 - this GK/GJ ratio means 71 years old
- 0.39 - this comparison shows an age range of 74 years
- 0.34 - this comparison shows an approximate lifespan of 76 years
- 0.38 - this comparison shows an age span of 76 years
- 0.37 - this comparison represents an age span of 79 years.
- 0.41 - this comparison shows an 80 year lifespan
- 0.36 - this comparison shows an age range of 81 years
Step 2. Read the depth of the life line
A deep and unbroken line of life indicates vitality and a deep passion for life. Conversely, a shallow line indicates that the person may be easily misled or manipulated.
Step 3. Interpret the curvature of the life line
The curvature of the life line is usually considered an indication of adventurous nature. A curved line near the thumb is considered to indicate that the person will not go far from home. The line that runs away from the thumb indicates a love for travel and adventure.
