📊 Palmistry Technical Reference

Detailed Analysis of Mounds, Fingers, Nails, and Marks

1. The Eight Palm Mounds (掌丘)

The fleshy areas of the palm are mapped to celestial bodies and the Five Elements. Their development indicates the strength of specific traits.

Palm lines diagram showing heart, head, life, and fate lines

Reference: Primary line orientation used throughout the tables.

MoundElementLocationPositive Traits (Well-Developed)
Jupiter (木星)WoodBelow index fingerAmbition, leadership, authority, self-confidence.
Saturn (土星)EarthBelow middle fingerWisdom, discipline, introspection, responsibility.
Sun (太阳)FireBelow ring fingerCreativity, fame, charisma, love of beauty.
Mercury (水星)WaterBelow little fingerCommunication, commerce, eloquence, cunning.
Venus (金星)MetalBase of thumbVitality, passion, love, family affection.
Moon (月丘)Water (Yin)Opposite VenusImagination, intuition, subconscious, travel.
Upper Mars (上火)FireBelow MercuryPassive courage, endurance, moral fortitude.
Lower Mars (下火)FireBelow JupiterActive courage, physical bravery, aggression.

2. Finger Analysis (指相)

Finger Ratios

  • Long Fingers: Meticulous, patient, detail-oriented.
  • Short Fingers: Quick-thinking, impulsive, action-oriented.
  • Index > Ring: Ambition and desire for authority.
  • Ring > Index: Creativity and risk-taking.

Finger Shapes

  • Pointed: Idealistic, intuitive, artistic.
  • Square: Practical, methodical, reliable.
  • Spatulate: Restless, inventive, independent.
  • Conic: Sociable, sensitive, adaptable.

3. Nail Diagnosis (指甲診斷)

Nails are considered the "window" to the liver Qi and overall blood vitality.

SignInterpretation
Pink & SmoothGood Qi and Blood circulation; robust constitution.
Pale / WhiteBlood deficiency or internal cold.
White SpotsZinc deficiency, stress, or nervous exhaustion.
Vertical RidgesLiver Qi stagnation or chronic overwork.
Horizontal RidgesPrevious major illness or trauma (Beau's lines).
Missing LunulaeYang Qi deficiency; poor metabolic energy.

4. Fingerprint Patterns (箕纹与斗纹)

Whorl (斗纹 Dǒu Wén)

Closed circular pattern. Represents independence, strong will, fixed determination, and a self-reliant nature.

Loop (箕纹 Jī Wén)

Open loop pattern. Represents adaptability, flexibility, cooperative nature, and sociability.

5. Special Marks (特殊紋路)

Mystic Cross

Independent cross between Heart and Head lines. Indicates intuition and metaphysical affinity.

Ring of Solomon

Curved line under index finger. Indicates wisdom and psychological insight.

Wealth Triangle

Enclosed triangle at the center. Indicates the ability to earn and RETAIN wealth.

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