Traditional views on palmistry in ancient times
When studying palmistry, the first question that arises is whether to look at the left or right hand and what differences exist between them. Although early palmistry did not mention the issue of "left and right," under the influence of the traditional Chinese cultural concept of "male superiority and female inferiority," palmists gradually formed the standard of "men look at the left hand and women at the right hand." From then on, there has been ongoing debate in the field of palmistry about whether to look at the left or right hand, and no definitive conclusion has been reached yet.
In reality, which hand to look at when reading palms varies from person to person and is not determined by gender. After all, everyone's life experiences are not fixed, and changes in various external factors can lead to changes in the shape of the hand, fingers, the color of the hand, the shape of the nails, and the patterns on the hand—these are all manifestations of life. Therefore, the focus of palmistry should be on the complex changes in the palm's patterns.
In reality, which hand to look at when reading palms varies from person to person and is not determined by gender. After all, everyone's life experiences are not fixed, and changes in various external factors can lead to changes in the shape of the hand, fingers, the color of the hand, the shape of the nails, and the patterns on the hand—these are all manifestations of life. Therefore, the focus of palmistry should be on the complex changes in the palm's patterns.
Modern popular views
Regardless of gender, the left hand is used to examine one's innate characteristics (before the age of forty, public matters), while the right hand is used to examine postnatal conditions (after the age of forty, private matters). However, according to the principles of palmistry observation, it is necessary to examine both hands simultaneously, combining the palmistry of both hands and using the palm line analysis method to make as comprehensive a judgment as possible. This helps to better understand one's strengths and weaknesses, leverage strengths, and mitigate weaknesses: for one's strengths, they should be fully utilized to make one's life path smoother; for one's weaknesses, special attention should be paid or self-improvement should be made to minimize possible setbacks and difficulties caused by these disadvantages. Only in this way can one continuously advance in life by fully understanding oneself. On the contrary, making hasty judgments about one's fate will lead to a more negative life.
