Palmistry, or palm reading, is the tradition of interpreting the lines and shape of the hand. Beginners start with four main lines: the heart line, the head line, the life line and the fate line.
The four main lines
| Line | Where it runs | Traditionally linked to |
|---|---|---|
| Heart line | Across the top of the palm, under the fingers | Feelings and relationships |
| Head line | Across the middle of the palm | Thinking and learning style |
| Life line | Curves around the base of the thumb | Energy and major life changes, not length of life |
| Fate line | Up the center of the palm, not everyone has one | Direction and outside influences |
Palmistry is a tradition and a conversation starter. Lines in the hand cannot tell how long you will live, and they say nothing about your health.
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