In this webcast, we will discuss various aspects of palmistry like the important lines of the palm, the mounts and how they affect your life.

What is Palm Reading

Palmistry is the science of telling the fortune by reading hands. Some people say it was born in Greece, but others claim that it was born in India. Sage Valmiki wrote a book on palmistry which had 567 paragraphs. Even Cheiro the most popular palmist in the world said that he learnt this art in India.

Let us discuss the importance of palm reading now. The practice of palm reading is not limited to any culture, region or religion. It is also known as Cheiromancy, palm reading or Samudrik Shastra.

Palm reading includes the study of lines, mounts, crosses, stars, sections and crescents in a hand. These signs tell us about the future of an individual by the study of auspicious and inauspicious marks formed on them. Hence, a good palmist should study all the features on both the hands before making a prediction.

Main Lines in a Palm

The main lines found in a palm are head line, heart line, life line, fate line and line of Sun. The head line starts at the base of index finger and travels all across the palm. This line represents the extent of intelligence in a person.

The heart line starts below the little finger, travels across the palm and ends below the index finger. It represents the physical and psychological state of heart.

The life line begins from the base of the thumb, covers the palm in an arc and ends near the wrist. It is the most critical line on a palm since it represents longevity and general well-being of a person.

In the end, let us discuss the importance of the line of fate. This line may begin from the wrist, from the mount of Moon, from the life line or from head or heart line. This line is believed to reflect the events which are beyond the control of an individual like decisions related to studies and career.

Help Lines in a Palm

Let us now talk about the help lines found in a palm. The line of Sun starts from the mount of Moon till the ring finger and shows the possibility of getting fame in life.

The health line starts from wrist and travels towards the little finger and reflects chronic physical ailments.

The horizontal lines present between wrist and line of heart are known as travel lines. These lines tell us about the success and hurdles faced in a journey.

Marriage line is the horizontal line situated exactly below the little finger. This line tell us about the happiness related to marriage.

The semicircle which rises between the base of little finger and ring finger and ends between the base of middle and index finger is called Girdle line or Line of Venus. It depicts the extent of sensitivity in an individual.

The line formed by the fusion of head line and heart line is called Simian fold or Simian crease. It represents mental stability in a person.

The line of Sun or the line of Apollo runs from mount of Moon till the ring finger and shows the possibility of getting fame and success in the life of an individual.

Mounts in a Palm

Each mount of the palm represents a planet and a quality. The mount of Jupiter is at the base of the index finger, it represents leadership, pride and authority.

Mount of Saturn is at the base of the middle finger. It stands for justice and wisdom. The Mount of Apollo is below the ring finger and it denotes the kindness and compassion in a person.

The Mount of Mercury is located at the base of the little finger and it represents public speaking skills.

The mount of Mars is between the head line and the heart line. A well-developed mount of Mars means the individual will be fearless and courageous. The Mount of Venus is at the base of the thumb. It reflects the presence of grace, charm and beauty.