Palm Reading: The Basics

Palmistry reads the lines, mounts and shape of your hand to reflect personality and life themes. It's one of the oldest forms of fortune-telling, practised across many cultures for thousands of years.

The four major lines

Most readings start with four main lines. Their depth, length and curve all add meaning:

Common meanings

• Heart line: Emotions, love and relationships — how you connect with others.
• Head line: Intellect, learning style and how you make decisions.
• Life line: Vitality, energy and major life changes (not lifespan).
• Fate line: Career, life direction and the role of destiny.