How the Hands Speak.

Manawatu Standard, Volume X, Issue 1460, 21 September 1885, Page 4

How the Hands Speak.

The pyramids and monoliths of Egypt and the temples of India were ; planned and superintended by a people celebrated. as having the smallest and most delicate hands m the world. The model Greek hand, as shown m the ideal statues, is large, with a moderately thin palm and a prominent thumb. The hard hand indicates one who easily puts forth continued action, endures m physical effort, and delights m energetic activity. The elastic or sinewy hand loves rapid skilful activity. It is characterised by energy rather than endurance. Soft hands belong to one who labours •with fatigue and weariness. In all occult matters the thumb plays a prominent part. It indicates intelligence and will. In general a large, thumb shows decision of character, persistency of purpose, therefore is not apt to belong to one who is vacillating and uncertain m his aims, intermittent and changeable m his efforts. Short fingers indicate one who sees m general, examines only the mass, comprehends the tout ensemble. Long fingers indicate one who sees the parts, appreciates the details, and understands the minutiaj. Slightly tapering fingers indicate one growing m the direction of ideality. Fingers lying close together ; so that no light is seen between them, especially if the fingers are i-regnlar, suggest avarice, secrecy, and generally selfishness. Famous instrumental musicians, celebrated marksmen, skilled" gymnasts, -and artisans are apt to have square . finger ends. Poinled fiiger end* attest a person fanciful, erratic, - romantic, impractical, ; changeable, sometimes unreliable— al-.v ays peculiir. - Long nails indicate a peaseinaker, one who will bear umcli for the sake of quiet, and is 'Steadfast m friendship. Short, nails belong to one who will assert his rights. Large white half -moons at the base of the nails announce a frank, open-hearted person, who naturally speaks his ■thoughts and tells his plans and purposes. He may keep a secret, but it requires an effort. The naturally secretive person is not apt to have any signs of half-moons. Pale spots on the nails, especially near the base, indicates disease of the nerves and an inclination to melancholy.