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                   Palmistry
Palmistry, also known as palm reading, chiromancy, or chirology, is the  is the science and art of reading the hands to gain information about the person. It is practice is found all over the world, with numerous cultural variations.  Those who practice palmistry or chiromancy are
  generally called palmists, hand readers, hand analysts, or chirologists.
     There are many and often conflicting  interpretations of various lines and palm features across various teachings of palmistry. Palmistry is practiced by the Hindu Brahmins. The contradic-tions between different interpretations, as well as the lack of evidence for the acuracy of palmistry's predictions, have caused palmistry to be viewed as a pseudo-science by many.
    After falling out of favor around the Middle Ages, palmistry underwent a monumental revival in the 19th century as interest in the occult grew.  Palmistry societies were founded  to promote and advance the practice.By the mid-1900s, palmistry was fully integrated within American pop culture.

                   Reading Palms
Just like learning astrology, palmistry takes time, practice, and expertise. When beginning, it's best to start with larger observations and work your way into more detail. Familiarizing yourself with traditional  interpretations  can  help you develop

your own,  like a pro. Many modern readers believe it's 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 have been actualized in practice. Together, they reveal how a person is utilizing their potential in this lifetimTo get started, take your time to make a few silent observations with the querent's hand cupped in your own. What is the texture? Is the front smooth while the palm is rough? Are the fingers well manicured or not? Everything has meaning, and when you infuse your practice with intuition, you'll soon be able to extract the meaning of the smallest details.

     Next, familiarize yourself with the hand shapes that correspond with the four elements: fire, earth, air, and water. After mastering hand shapes and their associated elements, you can get to know the mounts and plains of the hand, regions that correspond with major areas of life, as well as the lines and creases that tell a story about the future. Let's take a look at each of these.
 

      There are four basic hand shapes within palmistry, each connected with a different element — fire, water, earth, and air — and its associated traits. Although the four elements are also embedded in astrology, your hand type may not correspond with your astrological profile. For instance, while your sun sign might be Aries (a fire sign), the shape of your hand may be that of a water sign, revealing nuanced insight into the complexities of your personality.

     Earth hands are identified by square palms and short fingers. These hands are often firm, solid, and fleshy. Individuals with earth hands are known to be practical, logical, and grounded. While secure and reliable, they can become too consumed with their immediate realities, which can ultimately hinder long-term planning and achievement.

     A Fire hand is recognized by its long palm and short fingers. These hands often have distinctive creases and defined mounds (read on for more about those).

Individuals with fire hands are known  to be passionate, confident, and  industri-ous. They're driven by their desires and on a bad day they may lack tactfulness and empathy. They're driven by their desires and on a bad day they may lack tactfulness and empathy.

Air hands have square palms and long fingers and are often boney, with protruding knuckles and spindly fingers. This hand typesignifies intellectually curious individuals with innate analytical abilities and communication skills. Those with air hands are easily distracted and, if not stimulated, can become anxious or edgy.

Water hands are distinguished by their long palms and long fingers. These hands are often soft to the touch and a bit clammy, with an overall narrow appearance. Those who have them are in tune with their emotions, intuition, and psychic ability. Fueled by compassion and imagination, these individuals are often creatives. They're also extremely sensitive and their feelings are easily hurt, causing undesirable interpersonal stress.

The Mount of Saturn is located at the base of the middle finger. This area corresponds to wisdom, responsibility, and fortitude. It reveals an individual's integrity, as well as their deep understanding of the ups and downs of life.		   Mounts and plains

After you've identified the hand type, begin observing the palm's natural topography. Fleshy areas called mounts are related to different life themes. The classic mounts correspond with the seven planets within astrology: Apollo (the sun), Luna (the moon), Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn. Rounded, slightly elevated mounts reveal attributes that are balanced and well-proportioned, while sunken mounts expose an individual's "blind spots" or under-developed qualities. Lastly, extremely prominent mounts reveal dominant characteristics that may be exaggerated or overemphasized.

 

The Mount of Jupiter is located at the base of the index finger (and above the Mount of Inner Mars), the Mount of Jupiter symbolizes confidence, ambition, and leadership. It reveals a connection to the spiritual realm, along with divine aptitudes.

What is the Mount of Apollo?

Situated beneath the ring finger, the Mount of Apollo derives its name from the sun god of classical antiquity. Within palmistry, this area of the hand correspondswith an individual's optimism, vitality, and dynamic essence. Just as as zodiac sun signs expose

an individuals' innate identity, the Mount of Apollo showcases artistic inclinations, happiness, and potential for success.

What is the Mount of Mercury?

Below the pinky finger, the Mount of Mercury is connected to communication and intelligence. This region is linked to wit, adaptability, and social skills, revealing an individual's strategic mind and resourcefulness.

What is the Mount of Luna?

Named after the ancient Roman goddess who personified the moon, the Mount of Luna symbolizes imagination, intuition, and psychic powers. Located toward the bottom of the palm on the pinky side, this area reveals an individual's empathy, compassion, and imagination. 

What is the Mount of Venus?

Located at the base of the thumb, the Mount of Venus is linked to love, sensuality, and attraction. This zone showcases natural magnetism, as well as an individual's emotional connection to romance. Sexuality, passion,and indulgence are all under the auspices of this region.