Palm reading, also known as chiromancy or palmistry, is the practice of interpreting the lines, shapes, and markings on a person’s palm to gain insight into their personality, character traits, potential future events, and even health. It is an ancient form of divination that has been practiced for centuries in various cultures around the world.

Palm readers typically analyze the various features of the palm, including the lines (such as the heart line, head line, and life line), mounts (elevated areas of the palm associated with different aspects of life), and shapes and sizes of the fingers and nails. Each of these features is believed to correspond to different aspects of a person’s life and personality.

While palm reading is often regarded as a form of fortune-telling, practitioners emphasize that it is not deterministic and that individuals have the power to shape their own destinies.