Lately the topic of healing and palmistry have been coming up a lot. Maybe it's the holiday season that gets us present to the need for healing and peace, or the new year and our desire for a clean slate. Whatever the reason, I thought I'd share some of my thoughts on this subject.
Our hands are always subject to the expression of our body language. Each finger represents an archetype, and the ways we use that finger are telling motifs of what is going on within. Perhaps you have been feeling powerless as of late. A loss of power at work, and/or at home. Maybe you are overwhelmed, or maybe somebody pulled the rug out from under you. Maybe you are stuck in a no-win situation, or maybe you are simply following orders.
All of these (and more) situations related to a loss of power and agency are displayed on the hand in the index finger. An extended finger indicates exerting power, and a flexed finger inticates receptive to power. In the quick situations described above, it is likely your index finger would be flexed (curled).
If you wanted to find power in your situation, there are many ways to do so, but sometimes the first step is very difficult. One of the ways to take control of your situation using palmistry is to make a concious effort to extend that index finger. When you extend your index finger, your body can't help but read this as exerting power and agency. When your body senses this, it sends signals to your mind, and to your psyche. Soon enough, if you are holding that index finger straight, you will find access to power in your situation. You will find courage to start on that overwhelming thing, or find your footing after a change. You will find a way to escape the no-win situation, and find your way to contribute while following orders.
This principle relates to all of the fingers. If you are feeling unmotivated or lazy, just extend that thumb out and you won't be able to sit still for long. If you are feeling low self esteem, extend your ring finger. Feeling censored? Extend your pinkie. Feeling like your ethics are being violated? extend your middle finger (maybe along with the other fingers to avoid signaling the wrong thing.) I am always amazed at how well this works for me.
The old paper phone books used to say, "Let your fingers do the walking." That's true in palmistry as well. Let your fingers help you find your way.
