The modern theory is that the lines of the hand represent a graphic shorthand of the circuits of the brain. The nerve group that controls the hands is exactly in the centre of the brain, and all the electrical energies of our thinking pass through it. Palmists feel that the lines on the hand are formed in some relation to thought patterns, nerve linkages, or even chromosomal structures.
Types of Hands
 The Elementary Hand |
 The Spatulate Hand |
 The Psychic Hand |
 The Conical Hand |
 The Square Hand |
 The Intellectual Hand |
The essence of palmistry lies in identifying the hand type, which can be attributed to individual characteristics:
The Elementary Hand
This is characterised by stiff, heavy, short fingers
and a short thumb. Other traits are a thick, hard, square
palm, shapeless fingertips, and rough and leathery skin.
The person with the elementary hand displays a lack
of enthusiasm and imagination. They show a general indifference
to life, and are concerned only with daily existence.
This person is largely intolerant of a nasty situation,
and can get violent when provoked.
Profession: This hand is characteristic of labourers
and those involved in violent sports, like boxing.
The Spatulate Hand
As the name suggests, the fingers of this hand are flattened
like a spatula. The most characteristic feature is the
large thumb. It is extremely broad near the base and
tapers towards the fingers. This hand belongs to the
imaginative. These people have a love for invention
and discovery. They have a quest for knowledge, and
a restless and excitable nature. They are energetic
and dexterous, and thrive on taking risks.
Profession: People with this hand are mainly artisans,
inventors, explorers, navigators, astronauts, and engineers.
The Psychic Hand
This is a small and slender hand, characterised by smooth
fingers. The palm is medium in size, and the nailed
phalanges are long and tapering. The thumb is small
and elegant. People with this hand have a visionary
and dreamy nature. They are interested in occult sciences.
Persons with this hand shape lead a chaotic life, characterised
by a lack of discipline.
Profession: This hand usually belongs to those with
a deep interest in the occult, such as magicians and
clairvoyants.
The Conical Hand
This hand has smooth fingers, the nails of which are
shaped like cones, giving the hand its name. The palm
is broad, thick and large, and the thumb is also unusually
huge. People with this hand are usually connoisseurs
of the arts with superb communication skills, and a
love for the arc lights. He lives life on a purely sensual
level. On the flip side, this person is impulsive and
has a short temper.
Profession: This hand is characteristic of those in
the creative field, like painters, sculptors, musician
and poets.
The Square Hand
The square hand has a square palm, a square wrist, and
the fingertips are also square. While the fingers are
largely knotty, this hand is characterised by a large
thumb and a square finger base. People with square hands
are blessed with perseverance. They are downright conventional
and love general order. They are honest and reliable,
and like to lead disciplined lives, with little imagination.
Profession: This hand usually belongs to businessmen,
executives, lawyers, doctors, scientists and engineers.
The Intellectual Hand
This is a long and angular hand, with bony fingers and
knotty joints. The palm is large and bony, and the nailed
phalanges are part conical and part square. The philosophic
hand belongs to those who spare a thought for the less
fortunate. They are blessed with the ability to understand
the metaphysical aspect of life. They are gifted with
analytical powers and are adept at keeping secrets.
Profession: This hand usually belongs to teachers, thinkers
and world leaders