Palmistry (also called chiromancy or chirosophy), is believed to have at least some origin in the Hindu religion. Many cultures adopted palmistry, so there are different meanings in every background. Astrologer William John Warner, popularly known at Cheiro, studied with the masters in India and brought a renewed popularity to the practice in Western Europe in the early twentieth century. Much of what we think of as modern palmistry is based on Cheiro's work.
Source: The Witch's Way: A Guide to Modern-Day Spellcraft, Nature Magick, and Divination by Shawn Robbins and Leanna Greenaway
Image: English manual of practical chyromancy dated 1648, Wikimedia Commons
Vedic Palmistry by
Palmistry is an integral part of Jyotish practice (astrology) that helps to determine an individual's physical, mental and karmic potential. A full explanation of how to read a palm from the point of view of Vedic wisdom is provided, with tips on how to identify and time those areas impacting on wealth, health and longevity. This book teaches you to analyse the possible implications of life-events as seen from the lines (Rekha) on the palm. This book also offers a number of methods to placate astrological influences via the use of yantra, mantra and gemstones, for example, explaining which gemstones to wear and on which finger. This guide is a thorough introduction to the practice of Vedic palmistry for students and practitioners of the Vedic tradition and those with a general interest in the occult sciences of India, but also for anyone interested in what the hand can tell them about their life potential and circumstances.