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Palmistry : Palmistry FAQ

Will I ever be married? How do the hands predict the future?

How did the thumb get its name? How did the pinkie finger get its name?

Are the prints on a person's palms the same on each hand or are they different? What if a child has one hand like each parent?

Does a short life line represent a short life? Have you ever seen an old person with a short life line?

Why do some people just seem to be naturally adept at palmistry? Can a person be born with the ability to read hands?

Can genetic abnormalities be determined from the dermatoglyphics? Is Down's Syndrome identified by ulnar loops on all fingerprints (L32/32)?

Will I ever be married or have children? How do the hands show my future?

The hands can show the current patterns of influence and the probable outcomes, but the hand Do Not predict the future. (The lines can change over time.) That said, the line(s) of marriage shows the strong emotional/romantic bonds with others. The line of marriage is a small horizontal line that appears at the side of the hand, below the baby finger and above the line of heart. The lines representing children are small vertical lines rising up past the line of marriage. These lines show strong parenting/mentoring bonds. (Elementary school teachers often have many lines of children, with most of these lines relating to their favorite students.)

How did the thumb get its name? How did the pinkie finger get its name?

'Thumb' has the same root as 'thigh'. ('Thumb - Thick finger akin to a thigh.') ('Thumb - Flea crushing fingers.')

The pinky gets its name from the Dutch word 'pinkje'. 'Pink' literally translates as 'pink', and the ending 'je' is like the English 'y' or 'ie'. Pinkje means 'little finger' or 'cute little finger' in Dutch.

Are the prints on a person's palms the same on each hand or are they different? What if a child has one hand like each parent?

The prints on a person's left and right palms are normally similar, but with a few distinct differences. Some people have 2 palms that are quite different in line placement. The non-dominant hand can be considered to show the natural talents and personality traits, while the dominant hand shows where the individual makes changes to their life path (for better or worse). A child's personality can start off similar to one parent (non-dominant hand), then grow to become more like the other parent (dominant hand).

Does a short life line represent a short life? Have you ever seen an old person with a short life line?

A short life line does represent a short life ending with a complete dissipation of the life force, but in most cases another line 'takes over' in its place. (The fate and mars lines are the most common). An abnormally short line of life must also be confirmed on both hands to denote a short life span. I have read the hands of many elderly people with short life lines.

Why do some people just seem to be naturally adept at palmistry? Can a person be born with the ability to read hands?

Each person has their own unique talents, strengths and weaknesses. Some people have a natural aptitude for verbal language, some for the language of mathematics, and others for the language of music. The hands also speak their own 'language' - Some people have a natural ability to understand these flows of energy through the hands.

Other philosophies include:

Reincarnation - You learned palmistry in a past life.

Guides - Personal 'angels' that provide you with information and guidance.

Predestination - There is no free will and you are simply doing what you must.

Inherited ability - 'It's in the blood'.

Skepticism - It's nothing more than chance coincidence.

Can genetic abnormalities be determined from the dermatoglyphics? Is Down's Syndrome identified by ulnar loops on all fingerprints (L32/32)?

I firmly believe that many (but not all) genetic 'diseases' are shown by a combination of dermatoglyphic patterns. The rare fingerprint combinations shown on the formula and charts are almost certain to indicate genetic variations that would be considered 'diseases' by modern health.