Palm Readings
Palm reading is the practice of reading a person's palm as a form of divination. It is also called chiromancy (or cheiromancy). This term was taken from the Greek words "cheir," which means, "hand," and "manteia," meaning divination. Other terms used to refer to the practice of palm reading are chirology, palmistry and palm analysis. In addition, the people practicing this form of fortune telling are called chirologists, palm readers, hand analysts, palmists, or hand readers.
Pam reading is classified under the form of divination called somatomancy. This type of divination is done by reading a body part of the person. Under this category, skull reading, hand reading, foot reading, buttocks reading and face reading are also included.
Generally speaking, the practice of palm reading is considered a pseudoscience. It could be noted that one of the reasons that the accuracy of palmistry could not be proven is that there are various interpretations according to instructions of different experienced palm readers.
Palm reading is believed to have originated from Jyotish or the Indian Astrology. It may also have been influenced by the Roman fortunetellers or gypsies. An Indian divination expert, Valkimi, is believed to have written a book on palm reading at least 5000 years ago. His teachings in the book "The Teachings of Valkimi Maharshi on Male Palm Reading" with its 567 stanzas have influenced the art of palmistry all over the world. From India, palm reading reached the other parts of Asia including the Middle East and China. This divination form had later spread to the European countries.
More on Palm Readings:
- History of Palm Reading
- How Palm Reading Works
- Palm Reading Skills
- Accuracy of Palm Readings
- Skepticism on Palm Reading
- Palm Reading Techniques
- Becoming a Palm Reader
- Palm Reading and Fortune Telling
- Understanding Palm Reading