HAND READING
Hand reading is a more general term than palm reading, and is not dependent upon
knowledge of the specific meanings of the different lines of the palm. Hand reading is easy to do,
and a very strong learning tool. It is a rich source of information and a good way to obtain
non-verbal feedback.
A general introductory comment will open the way to looking at the hands of the person.
You might notice how they extend the hands and associated gestures. Examine the hands
generally first. Are they weathered, roughened by harsh detergents, well manicured? Are there
calluses and what might they indicate? Smokers stains, rings, warm and relaxed or cold and
tense. Are there ring marks or rings? What kind? Flashy? Old-fashioned or of possible
sentimental value? A birthstone perhaps? Expensive or costume? Can you see the watch? What
does that tell you? Are the cuffs frayed? Is the hand relaxed and easy to turn or bend, or is it
relatively stiff?
Start the intuitive machinery. What else can you sense from the person. Then begin the
reading with something like “You have interesting hands.” Everybody likes to be unique, special.
A few comments about observed features starts things off in an affirmative mind set, such as
“Suntanned, you must spend time out of doors. The calluses must mean that you work with your
hands.” These then can be followed with more inferential observations, from the shape, position
of the thumb or fingers, about their strength of character, creative potential, leadership qualities.
You may want to explore different approaches. For example, you might point to the features as
you infer different characteristics, or you might just hold them and with half-closed eyes do a
reading (In this case. try to appear as if in a mediumistic trance rather than overly tired or blind
drunk).
The power of contact mind-reading has been demonstrated by Kreskin and many others.
You have a very direct link and contact when holding this other person's hand(s). The feedback
that you receive is immediate and direct, if you will be observant. You might start by asking
some questions that you know will be answered 'yes” and observe the hands carefully. Then ask
some is no” questions and observe the difference. They may pull back a bit, get colder, pale,
tense. Notice also any changes in breathing, weight shift, or facial expressions. By noticing these
changes, you calibrate the responses with “yes” and “no” answers. Then, without a word being
spoken, you can obtain very specific information by following the “yes-no” signals you receive
from the person. Maybe that is why young lovers hold hands?
There are many good books on palm reading, and it is a very quick skill to pick up, at
least at the superficial level. Basic knowledge of the major lines and mounts is a nice comfort to
have, but certainly not necessary. More powerful is the ability to read the person and their
response. As you develop facility, it is then possible to read these cues at a distance.
Exercise: Take the hand(s) of another person and ask them some simple questions that will be
answered “yes”. Then ask some questions that will be answered “no.” If the difference is not
obvious, alternate the questions until you have a feel for the difference. Then ask the person to
think of a single digit number and attempt to find the answer without their saying a word.
As you practice, try to pay less direct attention to the hands themselves, and develop more