Palmistry or chiromancy [in greek] is a form of Astrology that evaluates the character and the future of an individual by reading of the Palm. Palmistry or Hand Reading is found and practiced all over the world, with countless regional and cultural variations. Professionals practicing this art of Astrology are either called as Palmists or Chirologists. It is said that countries like India, Tibet, China, Persia practice hand reading. Indian connection of Palmistry finds its root in Hindu Astrology [jyothisham]. Also Saint Valmiki is believed to have contributed his part on this subject. Lines and Mounts of the Palm; Right Palm for men and Left Palm for women are the basics followed here. Apart from this , Size, Quality, and Intersections and sometimes characteristics of the fingers, fingerprints are taken into account, depending on the readers and regions.