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Sensitive and emotional, they frequently It’s rare to find pure types; more
champion the underdog and may be often, hands display a mixture
drawn to creative career paths. Their of traits, which can be analyzed
generous and compassionate nature may according to Body, Mind, and Spirit or
lead them to charitable causes, although psychological tendencies.
this openness can also make them
vulnerable to deception. These four hand types, along with the
traditional divisions of seven, formed
3. THE PSYCHIC HAND - Air the basis of my talks to palmistry
Owners of psychic hands—characterized societies in the 1970s and 1980s.
by their slightly frail, supple Diagnosing personality traits from the
appearance—are usually highly sensitive shapes of hands and fingers, known as
and emotional. This hand type is most Chirognomy, considers factors such
commonly seen in women and is often as temperature, color, stiffness, and
associated with visionary and dreamy size. Another largely forgotten science,
qualities. People with psychic hands are ring finger lore—called Sphragistic—
imaginative, with a particular inclination explores why people wear certain rings
toward mysticism and romance. They on specific fingers.
can be passive and dependent, frequently
found in fields like hairdressing, beauty, In past centuries, scholars took palmistry
fashion, or the theater, where creativity very seriously. Believed to have
and emotional intelligence are valued. originated in India, it is known there as
Hasthricka.
4. THE PHILOSOPHICAL HAND
- Fire In the next article, we’ll discuss linear
The philosophical hand, with its long, formations.
knotted fingers, indicates an ability to
think deeply and meditate on profound For more information, refer to my
topics such as humanity, spirituality, best-selling book, “50 Case Histories in
and the universe. People with this hand Modern Palmistry” at www.tstokes.co.uk
shape often have a curious and analytical
outlook, showing interest in everything T Stoke
from metaphysics to scientific research. Holistic palmist with 60 years of
They are driven by a love of knowledge practice, author, and teacher Jungian
itself, finding fulfillment in teaching, Holistic Chirology, Cognitive
religious study, or any field that satisfies Behavioral Therapy and karmic
their intellectual curiosity. analysis
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