Thumb in palmistry

The importance of thumbs

As the so-called advanced animals, the five fingers of human palm can be flexed and extended freely, which animals cannot do. And the thumb can bend freely without being controlled by other fingers. Therefore, the thumb is the head of the five fingers and occupies a very important position in palmistry, second only to the wisdom line. It represents a person's willpower and judgment, that is, rationality, and also represents a person's self-esteem.

Will and reason are important and indispensable qualities in a person's behavior and personality. Therefore, the position of the thumb in palmistry is self-evident. The most important line in palmistry is the wisdom line, and the second most important is the thumb. Because the wisdom line represents a person's thinking ability, understanding ability, action ability, imagination, logical thinking ability, etc. It can be said to be a microcosm of the person's entire behavior pattern. The wisdom line is well-shaped and the physiognomy is also good, so you will do things calmly and step by step. Therefore, there is no doubt that the wisdom line is the most important palm line in palmistry. The thumb also has good thinking logic and attitude towards behavior. If you can add the will to follow through and the rationality to evaluate the objective implementation environment, then success in your career or in whatever you do will be just around the corner. Therefore, the thumb can be regarded as the second important observation point in palmistry.

Generally speaking, people with long, strong and well-developed thumbs are in good health and have excellent knowledge and abilities; those with short and weak thumbs are lacking in courage, have weak wills, weak rationality and a rough temperament. Those with long and graceful hair are rational in temperament, have strong judgment, are enterprising and adventurous, and have excellent qualities.

The standard length of the thumb is generally that the thumb tip should reach half of the third section of the index finger.

The thumb and palm are at right angles

This person has an overly rigid character, is self-respecting and arrogant, and is never willing to be inferior to others. He tends to be arrogant and extreme.

On the contrary, if the thumb is smaller than a right angle or close to the palm, the person will lack independence, be nervous, timid and rigid.

1. The thumb can be divided into three parts

The first metacarpal joint represents will.

The first section is particularly developed, which shows that the person is strong-willed and not easily succumbed to the environment, but is relatively poor in rationality and love.

Second phalanx. It represents rationality or thinking.

If the second section is particularly developed, the person tends to be rational but weak-willed, has no opinions of his own, and lacks decisiveness.

The third joint, the Mount of Venus, represents love. The thumb joints often develop unevenly.

If the third section is particularly developed, the person is emotional, and his will and thinking are dominated by love, making him a true slave to love.

2. The thumb is judged by its softness and bending degree.

(1) Tender joints of the thumb

He thinks more but acts less, does things without careful consideration, and is fickle. He is extravagant with money, good at socializing, open-minded and tolerant of others, and his emotions are clearly shown on his face without hiding anything. They are compassionate and can adapt to any situation.

① If the thumb is slightly tilted back, it means that the person is generous and magnanimous, but he has good judgment and will not spend money extravagantly.

②The more obvious the thumb bends backward, the more obvious the above characteristics will be.

(2) Thumb with stiff joints

① Rigid, straight, not bent, practical, strong will, thoughtful, cautious, secretive, step-by-step, hopeful, and must show it in actual action, but strong personality, stubborn, patient, and does not show emotions. If the first section is long and large. The person's rebelliousness and determination will become stronger.

② Those who are stiff and slightly twisted have not only the character of a stiff and straight thumb with a bent thumb, but also some of the characteristics of a soft thumb with a slightly backward joint, that is, duality. On the one hand, it is firm and rebellious, and on the other hand, it is tolerant and flexible.

3. The thumb can be divided into five types according to its shape: split-head shape, round-head shape, bee-waist shape, stick shape, and reversed upward shape.

(1) Square head

The bone of the upper joint is square, long, and broad, strong and powerful, and there is a fleshy ridge at the end of the lower joint. People with this thumb are law-abiding and behave properly. The thumb must be straight and straight without any deviation. If it is bent and weak inside, or lifeless outside, then the person must be narrow-minded and do things secretly and selfishly.

(2) Round head

The fingers are long with large round heads and straight and wide joints. He has pure thoughts, is simple and honest, has a loyal heart, is quite loyal to others, and can easily succeed in what he plans.

(3) Wasp waist shape

The phalanges are small, short and round, and the fingers are wide, flat and slightly long, like the waist of a wasp. People with this thumb are quick and responsive, have a talent for debate, and have excellent mental and intellectual abilities.

(4) Stick-shaped (spherical)

The upper and lower sections are of the same size and roundness, with firm flesh, a straight shape, a long and hard roundness, poor extension and retraction, poorly developed joints, tiny fingers, long and thick nails, and large fingerprints. Although he has strong talents, he is eccentric, blunt in speech, dull in doing things, simple in socializing, and more conservative than innovative.

(5) Reverse supine shape

The thumb is divided into two types: square head and pointed head.

① People with square head and upward posture are upright, have good manners, are rich in thoughts, knowledgeable, free and easy, have unique opinions, are quick in doing things, are chivalrous, have outstanding strategies, have excellent manners, are adaptable, unrestrained, and free and easy.

② People with pointed toes that are upward-turned are conceited and noble, fond of romance, and advocating luxury. Although they are smart and flexible, they are weak-willed, moody, emotional, and prone to change their policies.

4. The thumb can be used pathologically to infer the quality of human genetic factors and the strength of brain function.

(1) If the thumb is round, long and strong with each knuckle of equal length, it indicates that the person is in good health.

(2) If the thumb is too thick, it means that the person has an extreme temper and is easily angered.

(3) If the thumb is too thin, it means that the person has a poor physical constitution, is neurotic, and lacks tenacity in doing things. If the thumb is bent, it is mostly due to neurasthenia.

(4) If the thumb is short, the person is likely to be emotionally unstable, lack courage, and have a weak will.

(5) If the second section of the thumb has many scattered lines and the flexion lines of the second section of the thumb are disordered and unclear, the person is prone to tension and is prone to diseases such as headaches and insomnia.

(6) People with short thumb joints that are too hard and difficult to bend are more likely to suffer from high blood pressure, headaches, heart disease and stroke.

In ancient Chinese traditional palmistry, the thumb represents a person's childhood fortune (1-14 years old). The shape, length, size, thickness, etc. of the thumb, combined with the ear, can roughly tell whether one's academic performance is smooth during the growth process and whether his body is healthy. The thumb belongs to the earth element, so it represents real estate such as fields and houses. The Zhen position on the upper part of the Mount of Venus can determine the Feng Shui of a person's home. Earth is the mother of all things, giving birth to all things, so the thumb also refers to parents.