PA L M I S T RY Text and Photography by Gianluca Marino
Palm reading is a subject that invokes a sense of mystic thrill, curiosity and even fear within all. Highly prevalent throughout the world, palmistry has roots that can be traced to its most ancient country, India. Palm reading comes in different types and among them Indian palmistry is known to be the oldest with a record of practice spanning nearly 3000 years. So what is Indian Palmistry? The science of reading, deciphering meanings for analysing potential abilities, inherent nature and predicting the future is known as Palmistry. Indian Palmistry, otherwise known as Samudrika, is a type that has been practiced in India for thousands of years to help individuals explore their hidden potential and guide them towards their goals. Palm reading or palmistry is considered to be the science of understanding the past, present and future of a person by analyzing the cushions and lines of their palm. Every hand is unique and reflects the nature of a person. The mounts of the palm show the strengths and weaknesses whereas the marks and lines in their palm usually describe a vivid picture or events that have taken place in their lives. However, the readings palm-readers get may change from time to time depending on planetary alignment and their energies. With a careful examination of all these factors and years of astrological studies, palm-readers can help satisfy that lifelong urge you’ve always had to know what the future holds for you. 39