Frank will giving a talk for OPA on Palmistry For Astrologers on Sunday September 7 .
FRANK C . CLIFFORD Palmist , Author & Teacher
T he art of reading character , motivation and the future from our palms is no longer shrouded in mystery . There are simple and accurate ways to engage in some DIY hand-reading .
Palmistry ( or hand analysis , as it is often now known ) is finally being given the thumbs up in some scientific quarters . Leading scientists have been discovering connections between our hands and inherited talents , behaviour and health patterns – scientific findings that not only back up what palmists have been declaring for years , but also provide further insight into this fascinating subject .
Palm lines are formed in the womb and develop over a lifetime . The lines are directly linked to nerve endings from the brain and are not a result of hand folding or excessive use . Research has noted , for example , that the Heart Line ( which runs horizontally under the fingers and is linked to emotional and sexual development ) can change greatly during puberty . In addition , lines in our palms begin to fade if our mental faculties fade , either temporarily ( e . g . during a breakdown ) or with age . When we recover , so do the lines .
But how can the subject help us ? Our hands are living mirrors , reflecting personality , needs and drives – as well as future possibilities . By interpreting the language of the hands , we gain an immediate ‘ aerial view ’ of our journey in life , a road-map of our individual life path . Palmistry can zoom in on the important aspects of this journey , make us aware of alternative routes and prepare us for the exciting road ahead .
Learning to read palms opens up a whole
world of insight , but can also be great fun and a great deal easier than people think . When interpreting the palm , there ’ s room for many common sense associations that aid quick interpretation . Here ’ s an example :
The Head Line has been linked to the way we think and process ideas . The horizontal line , below the Heart Line , can be straight or curved . When we think of the word ‘ straight ’ we might picture a direct , uninterrupted course , without digression ; words such as linear , conventional , conformist , orderly , and unbending . Indeed , a straight Head Line is found on someone with a level-headed and practical mentality . This person works from A to B in a straightforward manner and will prefer to do things according to a set plan . The word ‘ curved ’, however , brings up notions of bending , meandering , shooting off at an angle , and taking a new turn . A curved
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