Why Is It Called Chiromancy?

Cheiromancy, also spelled as chiromancy, or palmistry is predicting the future of an individual through studying his palms. It is also known as chirology or palm reading. This came from the Greek word, “kheir” which means “hand” and “manteia” which translates to “divination”.

What does head line in Palm mean?

The headline is also known as the wisdom line. It is amongst the important lines that are considered in palmistry to predict one's present life events and analyse future prospects. Meaning. It depicts the mental or intellectual ability of the person. It shows the power of the mind and its capabilities.

What is the history of palmistry?

The origins of palmistry are uncertain. It may have begun in ancient India and spread from there. It was probably from their original Indian home that the traditional fortune-telling of the Roma (Gypsies) was derived.