In the reading of palms, palmistry lines are not the only clues which give out your personality. Palmists can glean a lot about the kind of person you really are from the shape and size of your palm as well. Each hand shape corresponds to the four elements of the universe –earth, air, fire and water which provide insightful knowledge into a person’s character.

The Earth Palms

These are palms which are large and broad-set with fingers that are thick and wide and not too long or short. They stand out in their bear paw like size appearance and are marked by few but deep-set lines. These hands are very dry which can at times appear chapped.

Earth hands denote a steady and reliable character who although quiet, is not necessarily shy. They are the practical and sensible kind who don’t believe in wasting any time in getting work done. People with Earth palms are usually very good with their hands and often carve out a career which involves working with their hands. Examples of Earth-handed experts are carpenters, massage therapists and bakers.
From an emotional point of view, they are not very emotional people who pride themselves on their down-to-earth and no-nonsense approach to life.

The Air Palms

Air palms are the most graceful shape of hands seen on both men and women. They are long and slender with tapered fingers and long nail beds. The hand is often dry and a bit pale in appearance and defined by many lighter lines.

The Air palm indicates a curious mind given to plenty of imagination. These are minds with the capacity to store and remember detailed bits of information. They are learned people who welcome challenging tasks which keep their minds active and occupied hence, they tire easily of boring tasks which do not prove challenging enough.

Air-handed people move through life at a very quick pace and often have to be told to slow down. They also tend to suffer from nervous dispositions, making them more susceptible to anxiety and stress. Although sociable by nature, their tendency to internalize their feelings makes them come across as cold and distant.

The Fire Palms

Fire palms are categorized by wide, expansive hands with short fingers that can sometimes appear to look boxy. Due to their wide appearance and short fingers, air palms tend to look stubbier. The skin of the palm is usually flushed having many lines that are lighter in definition. In palmistry, an unusually stocky palm coupled with wide knuckles is characteristic of a very stubborn nature.

Fire hands are symbolic of a person who constantly finds themselves in a fired-up state. Theirs is a brilliant mind always coming up with new ideas and inventions. The passion however, with which they drive themselves to a state of frenzy is fairly short-lived, often replaced by a rapid cooling-off period when the fire which they started soon dies down due to their inability to see things through.

Fire-handed individuals tend to be highly inspirational while at the same time they can seem overwhelming. They make good salesmen with their extremely persuasive nature. They are blessed with the gift of the gab by which they can talk themselves in and out of any situation. They are not short on charm either which usually makes them the centre of attraction wherever they go.

The Water Palms

Very much like Air hands in their long and slender appearance, Water palms are set apart by their damp and moist texture to the touch. These are palms that are often soft and supple which seem to reflect a person’s emotional softness. They usually appear rounded with the palm mounds and fingertips having a pinkish appearance while the shape of the hand itself resembles the shape of a heart.

Water-handed people are softies at heart, as evidenced by the soft texture of their hands. They are often emotionally charged and tend to wear their heart on their sleeves. They have a heart of gold brimming with compassion for all who they come across. On the flip side, their extremely emotional nature can be a cause for huge disappointments when faced with the harsh realities of the world.

Water-handed folks make the best of friends. Their ability to patiently listen and emphatize make them a great source of comfort. Even when they say nothing at all, you can be sure they’ve understood you.

Palm reading of hand shapes can be extremely informative in so many aspects of life. Just a look at one’s palm or a simple handshake can reveal a little more than something about a person. Once you’re able to discern these elemental shapes, gaining insight into the inner personality of those you encounter is simple enough without the assistance of a palmist.

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