Palmistry Plain & Simple: The Only Book You'll Ever Need

ISBN-13: 9781571747518

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing Company - Inc.

Publication Date: 07-01-2016

Pages: 160

Product Dimensions: 5.50(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)

Series: Plain & Simple

Born in Bushey, near London (UK), Sasha Fenton became a professional astrologer, palmist, and tarot card reader in 1974. She has written 127 books, mainly on mind, body, and spirit subjects, with sales of more than 6.5 million copies and translations into 12 different languages. Sasha has written articles for every national newspaper and major magazine in Britain and many overseas publications as well.

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Palmistry

Plain & Simple

Hampton Roads Publishing Company, Inc.

Check Out that Man!

You and your friends are enjoying a night out on the town and you spot an interesting looking guy, but how can you judge on first acquaintance whether he is a lover or a loser? Well, there is a way that you can give him the once-over without him even knowing what you are up to. You can check out his hands even at a distance of a few feet. Now, ladies, we don't all want the same thing from our men, so what you see might suit you but not your friend — and what you see may make you feel that this man has the potential to be Mr. Right, or perhaps just Mr. Right For the Time Being ...

Hand Size

Start by observing the size of his hands, bearing in mind the size of the man as a whole. Do they seem to fit him properly? Are they too large or too small for his frame? A discrepancy here means an imbalance in his nature because his hands should have some connection to the rest of his body.

His Hands are Small

A man with small hands is a busy man and he works hard. He may be a hot number at sales and marketing or he may be a clever money-maker. If the hands are rather hard and firm looking, he will be able to read a balance sheet at a glance, and he can make a deal. If they are soft, his aptitude will be for sales, marketing and persuasion. Either way, this man is quite likely to commit to a relationship, because he has committed himself to working for a living. Whether he is available, or even interested in a long-term relationship, remains to be seen.

Try to judge whether the hands are rounded, as this denotes sociability and a desire for variety in life. This man makes friends easily and he has a sense of the ridiculous, but he easily becomes bored, so you must stay on your toes to keep him interested.

This guy wants a base, a home, and possibly a family, but he loves to move about in search of opportunities and he may travel as part of his job. He probably enjoys traveling, so even if he has not reached that moment in life when he feels the need to settle down, he could be up for an exotic vacation in good company — your company perhaps.

This chap is quick to think, act, move and make up his mind, but he can change it just as quickly. If you do travel with this guy, be prepared to move around. He can lie on a beach only until he has finished reading his book or listened to the ball game on his earphone radio. Once that is over, he will be ready to look around and see what the place has to offer. After forty-eight hours, he may be ready to go home, get back to work or find another holiday location. If he disappears for a few hours, he might even have found a new girlfriend! It may be as well to pack some books yourself, because you could spend the next few days alone — or with someone else.

Small, Less Developed Hands

If his hand looks somewhat undeveloped, with stubby fingers and few lines showing on it, he may be very pedestrian. He is unwilling to try anything new or to be too adventurous, because he prefers a regular job and a well-ordered life. Unfortunately, he may also have a short fuse, due to his inability to express himself.

If his hands are more shapely than the elementary kind and if they look rather firm, this is the hard working type who could well be on the road to success. If his cell phone rings constantly, he is probably keeping in touch with his office — or a string of girlfriends!

When it comes to lovemaking, he knows what to do — after all, he has had plenty of girls to practice on. Do not expect him to spend day after day in languorous lovemaking though, because he gets bored with everything — even his own pleasures. He soon feels the need to get up, look for something to eat, check out the progress of his sports team, phone the office and even send a text message to his mother — or perhaps his ex-wife!

He is quick on the uptake, so he will grasp what you tell him in an instant, but he will not want to listen to long stories or hear about your "feelings." His downside is a quick temper and a sharp, sarcastic tongue. When he suddenly turns on you, you will wonder whether all those lovely things he said to you yesterday (this morning, half an hour ago) were true, or whether he really thinks so little of you. However, the sun soon comes out again and you forgive him. He is all sweetness and light, until the next bout of "aggressive mouth syndrome."

Depending on your nature (and your hand shape), you might put up with this in the hope that he will improve, or put up with it until you can drop him. If his hands are small, rounded and soft, don't expect him to come around and put up shelves for you. He is not into physical activities — indeed, he may not be interested in any kind of activity! However, he does have a quick and able brain when he chooses to use it.

If his hands are small and square, this man not only does things at speed, but he also has a practical and sensible turn of mind.

His Hands are Large

This is an altogether slower type of man. He is thoughtful and he appears to be really interested in what you have to say. If the hands are square, he has a practical nature, so if your apartment happens to need some plumbing or electrical work he is worth cultivating! This man can cope with details, so you could even persuade him to fix your hair braids while he is sorting out your scrambled telephone wires.

If his hands are slim and fine, he is artistic or musical and at times, he will be completely absorbed in his interests. While this man is interesting to be with on a short-term basis, he may be less ready to settle for a mundane family life. You may end up sitting on the sidelines while he gigs on a Friday night, even though this makes you feel vaguely like a groupie. An artist will always have some etching that he is ready to show you ...

When it comes to lovemaking, it is worth getting in some food and drink supplies. He will snuggle down in your apartment for the duration, so make a checklist that includes cherries, grapes, a bottle of wine and the name of a decent Chinese takeout. He is a good conversationalist, so you can expect to hear all about his work (he doesn't like it much) his ex-wife (she didn't understand him) and his successes in the backgammon competition. When you have had enough of this, ensure that you have some decent CDs to play. He will appreciate them and you can nod off for a while.

If his hands are medium to large, and they look knobbly or knotted, especially around the knuckles, he will take his time over things. He is a thinker. While he can move quickly when necessary, he doesn't like to make arrangements without knowing what he is letting himself in for.

Regardless of the size of a man's hand, here are a few other things to watch for. If you appreciate a sensitive man who will really hear what you say, look at the backs of his hands. If the veins show through or if they are prominent, this will be Mister Sensitivity. The problem is that it is easy to hurt him. He may have learned to protect himself by behaving coldly or by finding ways to trip others up and make them feel like fools. If the veins do not show, he is less into his own feelings and less easy to upset. This makes him reliable but he may not be too interested in hearing about your feelings.

Look at the edge of his hand, which palmists call the "percussion." When this is thick and meaty, and especially if it has an outward bulge, very little will shock him. He may lose his temper easily and he could even become violent if insulted, upset or if he has too much to drink.

If you want a man to keep you in the style to which you are (or would like to be) accustomed, you must look for one with firm hands, as this is the sign of a hard worker. Soft hands spell self-indulgence, while bony hands that look a bit like a chicken's feet are too sensitive to cope sustained effort or stress.

Right-Handed or Left-Handed?

Is he right- or left-handed? This isn't so easy to spot at a glance, but watch to see whether he holds his glass in his right or left hand when drinking. If he is eating, see how he uses his fork. If he uses his hands while talking, notice the hand he uses most. If you get a chance to talk to him, ask him to write something down, as even quite ambidextrous people tend to use their dominant hand when writing.

Right-handed people are in the majority; so if you like an ordinary type of guy whose head isn't full of artistic waffle, this is the man for you. However, you may find an artistic, creative, left-field type of person more interesting. In this case, don't throw the left-hander out with the bath water. The logical, numeric, left side of the brain rules right-handed people, so these folk frequently have ordinary jobs and lives, although they may balance this with an unusual hobby. The spacial, pictorial, right side of the brain rules left-handed people, so they prefer careers such as hypnotherapy, art, music or any creative field. They may have a practical job as a fallback position, but their real love might be playing gamelan bells, collecting ancient Greek pots — or psychology.

Who's that Girl?

Those of us who write and publish books on fortune telling know that most of our readers are female, but many of us live with men or have men around. A man will take a peep at our books whenever there is something marginally less interesting to watch on the television than a bunch of guys tossing and kicking a leather-covered pig's bladder around a field. Therefore, for the men (or for the women who keep an eye on you) here is the secret to finding perfect love — or something.

Lord Byron once said something to the effect that men have many interests, but women's main (or only interest) is love. That may have been the case in the 1800s but it still holds good today. Having said this, most men do reach a"moment." By this, I mean that a man who has been perfectly happy to live with his parents, run around with his friends, date casually or focus on his work, suddenly reaches a "moment" when the idea of a wife and family appeal to him. Women never have to reach this "moment" because we are in it all our lives. Women are usually at the stage of hoping to meet someone, hoping to lose the one they have, trying to get over the loss of someone — or hoping to meet someone new ... if you see what I mean!

A man may reach one of these "moments" at any time ... perhaps when he is sitting around in the Sunshine Home for Old Fogies. However, whether you are at your "moment" or just looking for someone to while away some of your spare time, the following should help you to find what you want and to avoid traps that await the unwary.

Large or Small Hands

The rules here are much the same as in the previous section. In short, a woman with small hands rushes around and gets things done, but she may move on to something (or someone) else quite quickly. A woman who has large hands is slower but she is capable of fine and detailed work. She also stays put through thick and thin. Talking about thick and thin, a woman with small hands is more likely to put on weight, as she gets older. Some women with larger hands can gain weight but they are less likely to do so.

What Will She Settle For?

The ulna side of the hand (the opposite side to the thumb) is associated with home, family, relationships and friends. So if you want a woman who is the old-fashioned kind who will make chicken-soup and run the home well, look for one whose hands are fully developed on the ulna side. The ring and little fingers should be fairly long and the edge of her hand firm.

A firm hand belongs to a hard worker who will ensure that her home runs smoothly and that there is enough money coming in to cover the bills, but this woman will also expect some input from you. If you choose a sweet girl with soft, squashy hands, she may be very appealing in the short term, but in time, you might get sick of providing everything for the two of you — especially when she tells you that it is still not enough.

The radial (thumb) side of the hand is more interested in what is going on in the world. A developed radial side belongs to a woman who is likely to have a career or outside interests. She will not be easy to dominate and control, especially if the index finger and thumb look firm and strong.

There is something unappealing about a woman with bony hands. She seems to want more than any man (or anyone) can give. Her hands may be medium sized and angular, which means that she wants to live in a certain style and certainly to travel in comfort. That is fine as far as it goes, but if her hands and fingernails resemble claws, her materialism can reach sky high.

Look at the shape of her hands and of her fingertips. Squareness always indicates practicality and common sense. Square or spatulate fingertips show a good mind and an aptitude for playing classical music or for figure work, embroidery or something else that involves details. This may or may not interest you greatly, but it is always useful for a girl to have a nice hobby.

It doesn't take much brainpower to see that long, slim hands are artistic and sensitive. Look at the back of them and see if the veins show, as this will show you whether she will be sensitive to your feelings. If the veins are buried beneath fat or a thick skin, you might as well give up the idea of expressing your feelings — she just won't understand you. Rounded hands are sociable, friendly, accommodating and fond of vacations, changes of scene and of life itself. However, this woman can get bored quite easily, so you will have to work hard to keep her interest.

Passion

Most men are interested in sex — at least all those who have a fully developed little finger are! So how do you find a passionate woman? The answer is not easy, because the obvious seat of passion is the famous "mount of Venus" on the hand.

If this area of the hand is large, it shows passion for something. While this can be for sex, it can also be for material things such as goods, money and essentials such as Manolo shoes. In one way, a woman with a well-developed Venus mount can be a good choice, because she lives life to the full. She will work hard to make a nice home and to have money in the bank, but she will also be a loving companion. However, be careful not to judge this mount by its height alone, because a wide mount of Venus is better than a full one. Fullness here suggests self-indulgence and selfishness, and if the mount is high and hard-packed, it denotes a demanding and selfish nature — albeit a sexy one.

A cramped Venus mount belongs to someone who will settle for a lot less and who makes few demands, but this woman has a fertile mind and lives in her head. She may prefer to stay at home and live a quiet life. This could suit some men admirably, but if you want a woman who will join you on a nice hike up Kilimanjaro or a holiday in a long house in Borneo, you will be disappointed.

A sexually imaginative woman will also have a full Luna mount, and possibly a strange pattern in the skin prints.

I have known women with this mount to take an interest in Tantric sex and other interesting forms of activity. If you are into experimentation, this is the girl for you, but if you are a nervous Capricorn who prefers to not encounter too many surprises in the bedroom, perhaps you should avoid this type.

Sensible men prefer an intelligent partner, so look for long first phalanges on the fingers for at least some indication of brainpower.

Short first phalanges belong to someone who thinks less but possibly achieves more.

Money and Shopping

Try this little experiment. Listen to a group of men talking. It doesn't matter where you are at the time — at work, in a social setting, in a cinema queue or lining up to get into the gym. Most men talk about money. They discuss the house, business, car, tools, sports equipment, camping equipment or mountain bike that they have bought, are considering buying, that their friend has bought or that they would love to buy. Female shopping is frequent and small in comparison to that of men who think, agonize, talk and dream about what they want for months — and then when the moon is in a funny phase, they rush out and buy it.

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Table of Contents

Introduction: Hand Reading Made Easy 1

1 Check Out that Man! 5

2 Who's that Girl? 15

3 The Map of the Hand 23

4 The Fingers 37

5 The Major Lines 57

6 The Minor Lines 85

7 Love and Relationships 99

8 Marks 111

9 Health on the Hands 119

10 Back to the Beginning 127

11 How to Make Hand Prints 137

About the Author 151