Pihusüsteemide

Pihusüsteemid, commonly referred to as palmistry, is an ancient divination practice that claims to interpret a person's character and future by examining the lines, mounds, and shape of the hands. The practice is found in various cultures across the globe, with origins often traced back to ancient India, China, and Persia. Proponents of pihusüsteemid believe that the dominant hand reflects the present and future, while the non-dominant hand represents inherited traits and the past.

Key elements analyzed in pihusüsteemid include the major lines: the life line, head line, and heart line. The life line is thought to indicate vitality and significant life events, the head line to reveal intellectual tendencies and communication style, and the heart line to suggest emotional nature and romantic life. Other aspects examined include the mounts (fleshy protuberances at the base of fingers) which are associated with different planetary influences, and the overall shape of the hand and fingers, which are categorized into types like earth, air, fire, and water hands, each with associated personality traits. Skeptics generally consider pihusüsteemid to be a pseudoscience, lacking empirical evidence and relying on subjective interpretation. Despite this, it remains a popular practice for those seeking self-understanding or insight into their destiny.