How to Learn to Palm Read

Palm reading, also known as chiromancy, can be traced back to the ancient Greeks. Much like astrology or numerology, palmists use information unique to the individual to define the person's past, present and future. Modern day palmists stay true to form, expressing information about a person’s life and character during a “reading.” A great conversation starter and party activity, palm reading is a terrific skill to learn to help you break the ice on a first date, or to help people gain some insight on their life’s journey. Here are some ideas to help you get started with palm reading.

Things You'll Need

• Books
• Computer with Internet access

Instructions

1. Take a class. Many new age stores or metaphysical shops will teach classes on palm reading to help bring in new clients to their stores. You can usually select a one day seminar or a multi-week program that will teach you the basics and help you get started. If you are interested in palm reading, chances are you’d enjoy the people and the experience of spending time in a new age store, so don’t be shy and sign up for a class.

2. Read a book. There are a lot of books available that will give you the history and step by step directions on how to read a palm. Fully illustrated and easy to understand, most of these books are found to be helpful even for experienced palm readers. Whether you go with “Palm Reading, A Little Guide to Life’s Secrets” or “Palm’s Up: A Handy Guide to 21st Century Palmistry,” you’ll find a book you can relate to easily. See link below to Amazon.com for a list of possibilities.

3. Find a mentor. Look in your cities directory or in a local new age magazine to find a palm reader in your area. Give him/her a call and talk to them about your interest in learning the skill. Ask if you can study under the palmist to learn the skill and become a sort of “intern.” This is a great way to take your remedial study of the art to a new level and make a new friend in the process.

4. Study online. There are many websites that have a lot of information on palmistry. Follow the links below to get you started.

5. Practice, practice, practice. Once you have studied the craft, practice on your friends and family members to hone your skills. Just like anything new, you have to practice what you learn in order to fully cement the information in your mind, so practice often.

Resources

• Information on how to read a palm.
• List of books on palm reading from Amazon.com.