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Chirognomy is the study of the size, shape
and appearance of the hand, including analysis of the color,
texture and resiliency of the skin. A good place to start
the study of Chirognomy is by getting to know the basic hand
shapes. Assessment of the shape of the hand provides insight
into the essential character of the individual.
Throughout history palmists have developed
various systems of categorization for hand types. One popular
system classifies the hand into 7 types: Elementary, Square,
Spatulate, Philosophic, Conic, Psychic and Mixed. In traditional
Chinese Palmistry there are 5 hand types that correspond to
the 5 elements of Water, Fire, Wood, Earth and Metal.
The simplest type of classification, and
the one that I favor, reflects the 4 elemental categories
used in western astrology: Earth, Air, Fire and Water.
The elemental type is defined by the shape
of the palm in relation to the length of the fingers. Is the
palm square or oblong? Are the fingers short or long?
Square palm + short fingers = Earth
Hand
Square palm + long fingers = Air Hand
Oblong palm + short fingers = Fire Hand
Oblong palm + long fingers = Water hand
Earth Hand
The Earth hand is square and solid. The fingers are short
and the palm exhibits few lines. Those that do appear are
strong and well defined. Subjects with Earth hands tend to
be level-headed, no-nonsense people. Physical experience may
be more important than intellectual pursuits. Practical in
nature, the Earth type may be conservative and probably prefers
spending time outdoors. It has been my experience that the
Earth type is the least likely to seek out a palmist for a
reading. Astrologically, the Earth signs are Taurus, Virgo
and Capricorn.
Air Hand
The Air hand has long fingers and tends to have an abundance
of clear lines in the palm. Air types spend their time in
the intellecual realms. They are curious and full of ideas.
They thrive on nervous energy and may be prone to worry and
stress. Air types are communicators and are often good at
working with the public. However they may tend to intellectualize
their feelings and can have difficulty with close, personal
relationships. Astrologically, the Air signs are Gemini, Libra
and Aquarius.
Fire Hand
A hand with an elongated palm and short fingers fits into
the Fire classification. The lines in the palm are usually
strong and well-defined and the hand may have a busy or vibrant
feel to it. Fire types are energetic and action oriented.
They have a need for variety and may lack patience. Then tend
to be individualistic and often make good leaders. Astrologically
the Fire signs are Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.
Water Hand
Water hands have many fine, spidery lines and both the palm
and the fingers are long. The Water hand is found on the sensitive,
emotional type of individual. Water types are caring, receptive
and artistic. They are primarily motivated by feelings. They
may have trouble coping with stress and are often happiest
in a peaceful environment. Astrologically the Water signs
are Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces.
Provided by
AstroPalmistry.com
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