Success in the Palm of Your Hand. The Signs Explained

Can you see success in the palm of your hand?

The question ‘Will I succeed?’ comes up often when reading palms. Also, success for one may not be the same for another. We are not the same character, and our hands are not the same. Even if you don’t have the typical success signs, you might have other features on your palm that show potential for success. The hands and palm lines can change over time. Therefore, realistically, anyone can have signs of success.

What to look for in the hands and palm lines?

Firstly, look at the shape of your hand. The type of success you might achieve depends greatly on your personality. What’s important, too, is the quality of your hands, the skin, the ridges and especially the lines. If you can take a clear photo, it helps to have a record. Over time, check again; if you see your lines changing, it can have a significant meaning.

If the skin or lines start to look a little worse for wear, it might indicate that you are overstressed. You might need to reconsider your plans and actions. Think about what motivates you. Also, think about whether you are taking action towards that goal. NOTE: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases made through links on this website.

The shape of your hand gives clues to your type of success

The fire shape will have a more energetic life. The water hand types have a quieter style. The earth hand will find their success in practical ways, and the air hand loves detail in what they do. You can read more about suitable careers on this page.

hand shape examples by Destiny palmistry, art by Sari Puhakka.

Your fingerprints can reveal how quickly you can succeed

The fingerprints you have also show how you make decisions in life. Emotions rule how you work if they are primarily loops, like waves. Fingerprints that form a full circle indicate greater determination and selfish motives. If you have these circle prints, you tend to want to succeed early in life. The thumbprint is most important. A whorl on the thumb represents a go-getter.

The flat, mound-looking prints (arch shape) belong to the more practical, down-to-earth types. The loop print can mean you succeed at your own pace and possibly change course along the way. You can read more about fingerprints here.

See success from the palm lines.

The success line, also known as the line of Apollo, the line of the sun, or the line of creativity, is a vertical line that rises from the upper regions of the Moon Mount. It is not present as a complete line on all hands and is more typically found only in segments. When one has the success line on the palm, it signifies the sense of achievement and satisfaction that a person feels.

The longer this Success line is, the more it shows the ability to express creativity, achieve personal fulfilment, or merely enjoy life. It is not a guarantee of fame and fortune, but it does bring a certain amount of luck into the individual’s life. It shows there is potential to accomplish a great deal. In some cases, this line rises from inside the life line; it is then referred to as an inheritance line, suggesting money or property acquired from the family’s estate.

The Fate Line is often present beneath the middle finger and can represent steady goals and motivation to succeed.

The Signs of Success in the Palm from the Life Line

The life line can show whether you enjoy a quiet life or a more outgoing, energetic one. A short line, for instance, depicts restlessness and a need for change. A long life line belongs to people with deep-seated roots in their family life, love routine, and steady order. The more prominent this line is, the more energy there is for life. A steady line matched with a steady fate line can suggest success due to clear goals. A branch line from the life line to the fate line can point to a time of career success. For more about the life line, see this article.

broken life line, break in line of life, life line is broken

What if your hand doesn’t have perfect lines?

First, learn the basic lines and how they should look. Then decide if the lines are of poor quality. Making changes to your daily habits, taking action on your ideas and staying motivated are keys to your success.

I have seen the almost-perfect hand many times. They might have the ideal finger length, neither too long nor too short. The palm might also be squarish and not too narrow. The thickness of the hand and the consistency look healthy, as do the fingernails. Lines that don’t have too many deviations or marks also show the steady life of someone with good character.

If your hand appears to have areas that are not perfect, then that’s the area you should work on. For example, if you are shy, you should work on your confidence. If you have faded or missing lines, look at what you can do to improve that area. For instance, a missing or faded career line shows your past lack of direction. You need to decide firmly what you want to do and take action.

If you have many fine lines all over the palm, try to find ways to stop worry and negative energies. Think about what you want and focus on one thing at a time. Neat lines form when we think along the same lines without deviation.

I earn from successful purchases in the link below.
My Picks of these affliate items for Good Luck

Your health is in your hands.

Your health is essential, too. The hands can reveal whether you are lacking energy or just being lazy. Look after your health, and you will have the energy to succeed, or at least achieve your goals. If your hand is covered in many fine lines, you are sensitive to your surroundings and should take better care of your health. Stay away from things that make you feel uneasy or cause unnecessary worry. Don’t allow other people’s energy to drain yours. See health in your hands here.

I use a method similar to Richard Unger’s to decipher life’s purpose from fingerprints. Check out my example video below to learn more about fingerprints.


I hope you have enjoyed this article. Please share with your friends! 🙂

Hi, I am Sari Puhakka, author of Destiny Palmistry books and the founder of Destiny Palmistry Hand Analysis Australia. I would love for you to learn the sensational art of hand analysis. Whether you are a novice or have some familiarity, there is always something new to learn. Palmistry is more than merely looking at the lines on the hands. The art of analysing hands is about seeing the character and finding your success, potential, and purpose in life in the palm of your hand. Learn even more about palmistry through my videos. See the channel here.


Learn everything about the hands in hardcover and paperback

Feedback: Life and Destiny Palmistry is easy to understand and straight to the point. I learned a lot! I love some hand-drawn images and a couple of very interesting example readings! The index at the back of the paperback book is very useful!

WEBSITE NOTICE: The author disclaims any liability or responsibility to any person or entity concerning any outcome, loss or damage caused directly or indirectly by utilising any information presented on this website and intended for general advice and/or entertainment only.

As an Amazon associate, to support this site, links to various approved products may appear.

Leave a comment