Choose the dominant hand for current life patterns and the non-dominant hand for inherited traits
Identify the major lines: heart line, head line, life line, and fate line
Observe the length, depth, and clarity of each line
Check whether lines are straight, curved, broken, chained, or forked
Look at the mounts under each finger and around the palm
Note the shape of the palm and the length of the fingers
Compare the spacing between fingers and the flexibility of the hand
Examine the thumb for strength, angle, and openness
Observe the fingers for length, shape, and any bends
Look for special marks such as crosses, stars, islands, and squares
Read the heart line for emotional patterns
Read the head line for thinking style and decision-making
Read the life line for vitality and major life changes
Read the fate line for career direction and external influences
Combine all features instead of reading one sign alone
Compare both hands to see differences and changes over time
Use the overall palm pattern to form the final interpretation