Start with the dominant hand for current life patterns and the non-dominant hand for inherited traits
Look at the overall hand shape
Observe the length and shape of the fingers
Check the thumb for flexibility and strength
Identify the major lines: heart line, head line, life line, and fate line
Read the heart line for emotions and relationships
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
Note the depth, length, and clarity of each line
Look for breaks, forks, islands, and crosses on the lines
Examine the mounts under each finger and on the palm
Compare both hands for differences and changes
Consider the spacing between fingers and lines
Look for special marks such as stars, triangles, and squares
Combine all features instead of relying on one sign alone