What are the types of hands?

There are four basic hand shapes within palmistry, each connected with a different element — fire, water, earth, and air — and its associated traits. Although the four elements are also embedded in astrology, your hand type may not correspond with your astrological profile. For instance, while your sun sign might be Aries (a fire sign), the shape of your hand may be that of a water sign, revealing nuanced insight into the complexities of your personality.

What are earth hands?

Earth hands are identified by square palms and short fingers. These hands are often firm, solid, and fleshy. Individuals with earth hands are known to be practical, logical, and grounded. While secure and reliable, they can become too consumed with their immediate realities, which can ultimately hinder long-term planning and achievement.

What are fire hands?

You can tell a fire hand by its long palm and short fingers. These hands often have distinctive creases and defined mounds (read on for more about those). Individuals with fire hands are known to be passionate, confident, and industrious. They're driven by their desires and on a bad day they may lack tactfulness and empathy.

What are air hands?

Air hands have square palms and long fingers and are often boney, with protruding knuckles and spindly fingers. This hand type signifies intellectually curious individuals with innate analytical abilities and communication skills. Those with air hands are easily distracted and, if not stimulated, can become anxious or edgy.

What are water hands?

Water hands are distinguished by their long palms and long fingers. These hands are often soft to the touch and a bit clammy, with an overall narrow appearance. Those who have them are in tune with their emotions, intuition, and psychic ability. Fueled by compassion and imagination, these individuals are often creative. They're also extremely sensitive and their feelings are easily hurt, causing undesirable interpersonal stress.