Noun
The art or practice of divining or telling fortunes, or of judging of character, by the lines and marks in the palm of the hand; chiromancy.
A dexterous use or trick of the hand.
Source: Webster's dictionaryWonders of Palmistry pp. 16-20 it has been practised in the cultures of India, Tibet, China, Persia, Sumeria, Ancient Israel and Babylonia. Source: Internet
For example, in Palmistry the Mounts and Lines on the hand are named after planets. Source: Internet