Interpreting the Hands, Fingers, Etc.
Long fingernails, on the other hand, mean you’re kind and a good secret keeper. Short fingernails mean you’re critical and sarcastic. If they’re almond-shaped, you’re sweet and diplomatic.
Each hand shape is associated with certain elements and character traits. The palm length is measured from the wrist to the bottom of the fingers. The basic interpretations are as follows:
Earth Hands – broad, square palms and fingers, thick or coarse skin, and ruddy color; length of the palm equals the length of fingers
Solid values and energy, sometimes stubborn
Practical and responsible, sometimes materialistic
Work with their hands, comfortable with the tangible
Air Hands – square or rectangular palms with long fingers and sometimes protruding knuckles, low-set thumbs, and dry skin; length of the palm less than the length of fingers
Sociable, talkative and witty
Can be shallow, spiteful and cold
Comfortable with the mental and the intangible
Does things in different and radical ways
Water Hands – long, sometimes oval-shaped palm, with long, flexible, conical fingers; length of the palm equals the length of fingers but is less than the width across the widest part of the palm.
Creative, perceptive and sympathetic
Can be moody, emotional and inhibited
Do things quietly and intuitively.
Fire Hands – square or rectangular palm, flushed or pink skin, and shorter fingers; length of the palm is greater than the length of fingers
Spontaneous, enthusiastic and optimistic
Sometimes egoistic, impulsive and insensitive
Do things boldly and instinctively.
