Palmistry: The Ancient Art of Hand Analysis

The American Heritage Dictionary defines Palmistry as the practice of telling fortunes from the lines, marks, and patterns on the palms of the hands. Also known as chiromancy, palm-reading, chirology, or hand-analysis, palmistry originated in ancient India and was practiced by the Brahmins of Ancient India. Historical records also show its practice in China, Tibet, Persia, Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Ancient Greece.

In modern times, Cheiro was one of the most famous practitioners of palmistry. Born in Ireland, he made many accurate predictions, such as the Boer War, the death of Queen Victoria, the assassination of King Umberto of Italy, the Great Depression, and the outbreak and end of World War I. Cheiro's numerous books on palmistry are considered valuable resources in the field.

Palmistry involves reading the lines on the hand to determine a person's past, present, and future. The positioning of these lines is key to these interpretations. Despite being seen as mysterious, the basics of palmistry are quite simple. The structure of the fingers and the fleshy parts of the hand reveal a lot about a person. Palmists claim that palmistry has a scientific basis, although this is debated among scientists.

According to palmists, the dominant hand reveals current and future trends, while the passive hand shows childhood experiences. The lines on the palm, such as the heart line, head line, life line, and fate line, each interpret different aspects of life.

In today's competitive world, palmistry is gaining popularity as people become more concerned about their futures. This ancient art is especially popular in India, where it is integrated into daily life. Indians often consult palmists for major life decisions such as marriage, starting a new business, or beginning a new profession. Palmists believe there is a connection between the lines on one's palm, planetary motions, and one's life.