The Meanings of Reading Left and Right Hands
A common question is which hand to read in palm reading. Some say it depends. In many countries, reading only the left for a female and the right for a male is a tradition. But in other traditions, some read the left for a male, so I understand it can get confusing. In this article, I give the reasons behind which hand to read and why. (This is an excerpt from my Life and Destiny Palmistry book).
Understanding the Dominant and Non-Dominant Hands in Palmistry
The hand that a person writes with is usually their dominant hand, and the lines and hand shape can show which is the non-dominant. The dominant hand is less flexible, demonstrated by a thumb with a smaller angle. The non-dominant side tends to be more relaxed and has more lines because it shows our thoughts and what is happening.
The dominant hand describes what is happening in their material or the outer world (the conscious). It shows what we are experiencing and whether we have developed and grown from our past. The right and left hands are usually different, so it makes sense to always look at both hands.
The non-dominant hand defines what is mostly happening on a subconscious (personal) level (potential). It shows what we feel we could be doing or should be doing. I read the history from the non-dominant hand, but both sides can depict past events due to the timing scale on the lines.
Using the Other Lines to Help with Past and Future
The Fate Line is an excellent example of using the past and future in a palm reading to make predictions. If the non-dominant hand has a weak fate line, but the dominant has a well-formed one, it can show that the subject has made life decisions or become more motivated. Clearer, deeper lines, on the dominant hand, show that life is improving (or has improved).
Another example is if the heart line is marked, like the chained heart line on the non-dominant hand: If the dominant hand has a clean one, it shows the person is no longer as sensitive or nervous as in the past.
The head line shows how we think. So, if there are breaks on the line on the non-dominant hand, the person might feel like they can’t focus. It might also suggest an indecisive nature. If the dominant hand has a regular line, it doesn’t affect the person.
Fingers – Which Hand to Read in Palm Reading
Fingers can show characteristics that depict a different personality at home compared to in the public eye. For instance, a short middle finger on the non-dominant hand indicates that the person is carefree and tolerant at home. Still, if the middle finger is a regular length (or long) on the dominant side, they are more earnest and firmer at work or in front of the public eye.
Another example representing our responsibilities, boundaries, and the law is when the middle finger is short on the dominant hand but not on the non-dominant. The subject may struggle to be responsible with the finances or be inclined to break the rules outside of the home. This is not to say that it is general because other factors come into play in the analysis. Still, finger length is considered a foundation of the reading.
Keeping a Record of the Changes
Recording the palms by taking a clear digital photo, a photocopy, or an ink print of both palms is good. This way, you can look them up later to see if there have been any changes.
To learn more about the importance of hand shapes, fingers, finger phalanges and more, you might be interested in this book, Destiny Palmistry Character Awareness (or see the complete guide from Amazon below).