Aristotle rightly stated, “The hand is the organ of organs, the instrument of instruments,” for it’s the hand, its utilization and structure that demonstrates its superiority over different components of the physique; and the thumb is a key differentiating issue setting human beings aside as a specie. It is an emblem of man’s mastery because it karmically hyperlinks our previous, current and future as a collective consciousness. Psychologically the thumb is accountable to propel us to proper motion and a 3rd eye of the hand.
The thumb represents energy. There are a couple of palmists who learn solely the thumb as they think about its circuits as probably the most sacred gaining uncommon insights into the individual’s character. The form of the thumb impacts one’s perspective in direction of life. By its measurement one can gauge its power and talent to precise it. Its presence empowers an individual’s ego strengthening prana or the life drive vitality in our common exterior lives. A hand that’s perceived as weak will be tremendously enhanced by a big thumb, whereas a powerful hand can diminish its significance with a small thumb.
Position
The place of the thumb have to be gauged by its placement between the wrist and starting of the finger of Jupiter. The thumb will be set naturally near both the wrist or the fingers or palm. It is the perfect place indicating optimistic propensity of all traits. A excessive set thumb emerges nearer to the underside of the index finger indicating meanness, a scarcity of adaptability, withholding vitality by refusing to flow. Low set thumbs are nearer to the wrist indicating an impartial, adaptable, easy-going, versatile and beneficiant nature with sharp psychological powers to pay attention, and so forth.
Proximity to palm
Palmists verify the flexibleness of the thumb to gauge the individual’s innermost attitudes in direction of cash and morals. If the thumb is near the fingers and opens however slight at an acute angle, leaving lesser area between, the individual could also be thrifty together with his cash and are typically have morally inflexible beliefs. If the thumb extends away from the fingers and the palm, the individual has a straightforward going nature and will even be a spendthrift.
Length
Normal size: when the peak of the thumb reaches the decrease phalange of the finger of Jupiter, it’s thought of regular indicating a present of the very best attributes, a powerful will, capacity to persist and dedication to finish duties, and so forth.
Long thumb: is when it extends past the decrease phalange of the finger of Jupiter into the second phalange depicting a consolation and mastery over one’s personal self, typically extra into thoughts associated issues.
Short thumb: has a weak disposition with out a lot self-assertiveness, lack of conviction, resulting in incomplete initiatives, following the group as missing an opinion.
Two phalanges
Unlike the fingers, the thumb has solely two phalanges. The higher phalange signifies will energy whereas the decrease one’s psychological capacity.
The will part: the primary phalange or prime half of the finger represents our will energy. If this half is barely curved, it reveals that we usually get our personal method, nonetheless if the curve is simply too acute, it reveals a speculative nature. A stiff first part reveals a ridged persona, stubbornness and an unyielding nature.
The logic part: the second phalange of the thumb depicts one’s reasoning energy and logical considering skills. Ideally it’s of the identical size as the primary part of the thumb because it reveals a stability between thought and motion. An indecisive nature dominated by thought is revealed, if this part is for much longer than the primary part, such that motion is delayed. If it’s smaller in measurement then over cautiousness stifles progress.
To perceive the thumb higher, have a look at the tip of the thumb to decipher the thumb’s traits.
Tip of the Thumb
Study the tip of the thumb by trying keenly on the prime finish of the thumb which will be skinny, flat, cumbersome, pointed, sq. or thick.
Conic tipped thumb: a rounded tip in direction of the tip reveals energy of discretion, determination making and immense will energy.
Pointed tipped thumb: additionally known as Psychic-tipped thumb is when a skinny and flat tip in direction of the top of the thumb is seen. Projecting a excessive strung and nervous disposition, these individuals are delicate and type.
Square tipped thumb: signifies an organising nature, nice stamina and success.
Spatulate tipped thumb: displays a great aptitude for all times and residing in its proprietor who has a dynamic persona, is fashionable and largely on the centre of motion.
Deformed tipped thumb: a big and bulbous-clubbed, prime heavy thumb tip is taken into account deformed whereas its proprietor with murderous tendencies on account of his nature of withholding vitality such that the pent-up vitality bursts out within the type of disastrous, damaging, harmful acts, revealing signs of bodily and psychological sickness.
Waist formed thumb: slender in direction of the knuckles and spreads out like our waist does signifies a diplomatic nature, charming persona, a rational thoughts and evasive traits.
It is a longtime undeniable fact that no two thumbs in all the world have an identical imprints or the design of ridges on it. The thumb is the final word proof of man’s individuality, uniqueness and signature that nobody can change, nor duplicate. Yet, we are able to result in change in our future with concentrated efforts in direction of reaching our objectives. Our future is what we make of it in the end.
(The columnist is a Naturopath and pursues astrology as a interest)
