Palmistry  

Palmistry originated in India over 3,000 years ago. It is a part of a vast field of study, referred to as Samudrik Shastra , which literally means the ocean of knowledge. It is ancient art & is also called a profound way of self-discovery and one that has many systems of interpretation. It is also an intuitive art that is easily learned just by learning a few basics about the symbolism that is represented by the lines that run across the palm, the mounts of the palm and the structure of fingers. By gaining a proper knowledge of palmistry we can gain a proper knowledge of our past behavioral patterns and our present personality, thoughts and experiences. It is all about proportion, symmetry and distortions of what would be considered to be a perfectly formed hand.


Its Principal :

Hand Formation : The difference between different hands is due to nearly 14 bones which are joined together which give shapes to hands.


Shape of the Palm : A person with a square palm is generally inclined towards business and success in it.


Some more characteristics : There are some more characteristics which also play an important role along with the lines and shapes of your hand.


Size of Hand : The size of the hand plays an important role in judging the character and personality.


Lines of Hand : Mainly there are seven important or main lines on the hand, and other are the less prominent lines.


Thumb : The thumb is the most important digit which man has. An accurate analysis of the thumb can reflect a lot about the person.


Fingers : The parts of the fingers as well as the shapes and sizes of the nails, also play an integral role in predicting about the nature and attributes of a person.


Shape of the Fingers : Square shaped fingers generally denote the person’s interest towards doing business, likewise a crooked little finger denotes shrewdness.


Mounts : Different mounts have different denotations. Every mount denotes mental as well as physical attributes of an individual.

Palmistry is not something I am very familiar with, having always been more interested in gemstones and crystals etc. Where would be a good plae to start reading up on the form? Are there any websites, or good books, which help beginners?