thumb and palmistry

palmistry is the study of palm , lines fingers and mounts and many many other important facts. Thumb is one of the most important among all 5 fingers. We will here know more information about thumb.

Sir Charles Bells says in his works that the paw or hand of the chimpanzee, which is the nearest approach to the human being, the thumb which is high set and weak, although well-formed in every way does not reach the base of the first finger. The deduction, therefore,is that the longer and better formed the thumb, the more man has developed beyond brute creation.
The Hindus, Egyptians, the Chinese, the Romans, have all given the thumb a very high place in religion as it signifies the will and decision of a person. The development of the human thumb has been closely tied to the development of the brain and eye. In palmistry the development of the thumb is related to the will and reason.
The thumb, the king of the hand, proper represents the three great worlds:
- 1s t phalange or the nail phalange - Will Power
- 2nd phalange - Logic or reason
- 3rd phalange or the mount of Venus -Love
The line of the Head represents the mental will.
The thumb can move in all directions. With the help of the thumb we find it easier to grasp and use articles of daily necessity, The position of the human thumb makes it serviceable and adaptable.

The S t i f f Thumb. This pillar-shaped
thumb does not bend backwards. It will not be round
and fleshy. It stands erect with uplifted
head, like a pillar. A person
with such a type of thumb will not
attain scholarship in any subject. He
will affirm that what he knows is the
great truth and feels that what he
does is of mighty importance. He will
be stubborn, right from boyhood,
lacking patience and is easily provoked
to anger and will not be able to
accomplish anything thereby. He will
eke out his livelihood by following some ordinary
profession. Even if he should rise to a high post, he
will have many enemies. He will be indiscreetly hasty
in his action and lands himself in troubles.
One with such a thumb pattern may prove efficient
in the technical profession or some other

ordinary work. He will also be tempted to change his
profession off and on. Between the age of 28th and
30th years, he is likely to enter a permanent profession.
Better times will dawn on him. He will be rather
selfish. Love of art and spiritual matters are ordinary.
Though, he may grow rich, selfishness will continue.
Constant friction characterises family life. When a
lady possesses such a type of thumb, she will surely
be vain and arrogant.
Caution : Diseases arising from excessive heat
will prove bothersome. One with a stiff thumb must
be careful; should strive to acquire knowledge; should
avoid doing things in haste and losing temper over
trifles should develop discretion


Slightly Bending Thumb. This thumb
is sword-shaped. One with such a type of thumb will
walk slow, will do any work undertaken with due
care and foresight: though a little
hasty, will immediately mend any
mistakes committed; will be happy
from childhood. It is possible that
his ancestors might have been renowned,
rich and proud. He will
acquire scholarship in any subject.
His action will be guided by the master
sentiment of self-regard. He will not
listen to other's words. It may be true
that he will prove to be a little selfish and be of a
domineering attitude, loving power. He will have the
capacity to rule over a number of people. He takes
interest in articles of luxury. He will be quite an
expert in his line. He will relish timely meals and
sleep. He will be generous and charitable if he is
inclined to be so. One with such a thumb might be a






for more information http://astro-palmistry.com/wiki/thumb-and-palmistry/