palmistry
noun
palm·ist·ry
ˈpä-mə-strē 
ˈpäl-,
ˈpȯ-,
ˈpȯl-
: the art or practice of reading a person's character or future from the lines on the palms
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The digital platform focuses on astrology, palmistry, relationship symbolism, and reflective tools to help users find emotional clarity in a chaotic world.
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
In addition to astrology, the platform also provides access to palmistry, relationship symbolism and other tools for a more varied approach to self-reflection.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Aristotle believed the creases of the palm indicated the length of a life, and by the Renaissance, palmistry had become so popular that it was denounced by the pope.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2025
Palm reading, also known as palmistry or chiromancy throughout history, has been far more than a party trick for centuries.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2024
Read on for everything to know, according to palmistry experts.
—Alyssa Girdwain, Women's Health, 31 May 2023
In palmistry, Mars covers a lot of ground.
—Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, 3 Jan. 2020
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
In addition to astrology, the platform also provides access to palmistry, relationship symbolism and other tools for a more varied approach to self-reflection.
—Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 17 Feb. 2026
Aristotle believed the creases of the palm indicated the length of a life, and by the Renaissance, palmistry had become so popular that it was denounced by the pope.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2025
Palm reading, also known as palmistry or chiromancy throughout history, has been far more than a party trick for centuries.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2024
Read on for everything to know, according to palmistry experts.
—Alyssa Girdwain, Women's Health, 31 May 2023
In palmistry, Mars covers a lot of ground.
—Aliza Kelly Faragher, Allure, 3 Jan. 2020
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“Palmistry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/palmistry. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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palmistry
noun
palm·ist·ry
ˈpäm-ə-strē
ˈpäl-mə-
ˈpäl-mə-
: the art or practice of reading a person's character or future from markings on the palm of the hand
palmist
noun
ˈpäm-əst,
ˈpäl-məst
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