Palmistry is the practice of telling fortunes from the lines, marks, and patterns on the palms of the hands. Palmistry began about the same time the human species stood upright and began walking on two legs. Even though India and Egypt have both been credited as the seat of palmistry, speculation has honored India as the actual cradle for Western Palmistry.

In the 12th century, writings about lines and special signs in the hand began. Until then, almost all Western writings preserved were about hand shapes and had nothing to do with the lines. About that same time, terminology for the various parts of the hand was based on astrological theory, and the hand must have been regarded as a miniature zodiac reflecting the horoscope of each individual.

The belief that palmistry is solely a recreational and profitable resource for gypsies is without foundation. There was previously a practicing chiromantic tradition two hundred years before the gypsies appeared. The reputation, which the gypsies transplanted into the art of palmistry, caused it to degenerate and almost die out. (To this day, palmistry is misrepresented in film and folklore as a gypsy thing to do).

Today, the medical and psychology fields have turned to palms for certain types of diagnosis and research. The medical society is still learning that the hand can foretell where and what is the cause of many medical situations that require immediate attention. The hand is like a graph that reflects the emotional and physical changes of the body. Lines change as you change; some disappear, some new ones appear, but all tell a story that is uniquely your own, just as your hands are uniquely your own.

As we enter into the new millenium, a new understanding is awakening in our culture. Although, many individuals are rooted with incidents that occurred over 500 years ago (when the Gypsies entered Paris), those ideas clouded with fear and superstition are becoming more and more transparent, making room for a new age--a new millenium.

How can your palm be read by mail?

All that is needed is an accurate image of your palm. Carefully copy your palms one at a time using a photo copying machine. Put the cover over your palm but DO NOT press down as too much pressure will flatten it, removing evidence of lines, including skin patterns. It is very important that lines on the little finger side show up. Photocopies can be sent directly to the address on the order page together with your remittance.