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.