Frequently Asked Questions

 

What does Chirology mean?

Chirology meaning: studying of the hands. It is derived from the Greek word chéri (χέρι) and the suffix -ology meaning the study of.

Can the lines on my hand change?

Yes, they can. All the other dermatoglyphics can and do change with time. They can be influenced by the way we chose to live your life, diet, stress and events. Your finger print patterns and palm patterns do not change.

What are dermatoglyphics and when are they developed?

The dermatoglyphics or markings on your palm begin to develop at approximately in the fifth week of pregnancy. These dermatoglyphics are a direct expression of your brain activity and form an accurate history on your palm and continues until death.

If Chirology isn’t palmistry, what’s the difference?

Whist both Chirology and palmistry both look at the lines on the hands. Chirology makes use of the demographics of the hands to identify current potential and focuses on the ‘now’, present potential and the use of a person’s free will. Whilst palmistry is more likely to be fatalistic, focusing on the past and future, and is based more on divinatory and intuition.