Palmistry Guide

Hand Size and What It Reveals

The size of the hand compared with the body says something about how a person thinks and works.

Large hands

People with large hands (in proportion to their body) tend to enjoy detailed, careful work. They are patient, thoughtful and like to analyse before acting.

Small hands

People with small hands often think in big pictures. They are quick, ambitious and like to plan large projects, though they may overlook small details.

Medium hands

Medium-sized hands show balance between detail and vision, with good common sense.

Width of the palm

  • Broad palm: energetic, practical and stable.
  • Narrow palm: sensitive, refined and sometimes nervous.

Always compare the hand with the person's body size, not with other people's hands.

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