The Fingers

After looking at the thumb, move on to the fingers. The fingers should be straight. If they curve, they are gaining support from the other fingers.

The fingers are divided into three sections, known as phalanges. Ideally, each phalange should be about the same length as the other phalanges on the same finger. If one phalange is longer than the other two, the person is using the energies of that phalange at the expense of the others. If a phalange is very short, the energy is dormant and not being utilized. In palmistry, we aim for balance.

The tip phalange relates to intuition and spirituality. If all the tip phalanges are long, it shows the person will be thoughtful full of life. The middle phalanges relate to intellect. If these phalanges are all long, the person will be good in business matters.

The base phalange relates to the material aspects of life. If this phalange is long, thick and puffy, the person will be self-indulgent and greedy. Make sure you do not mistake thick and puffy phalanges for padded, slightly spongy ones.

Padded, slightly spongy phalanges indicate the person likes good food and is usually an excellent cook. Even if this person doesn’t like cooking, he or she will be above average at it and will always appreciate a well prepared, tasty meal.