palmistry
Noun
Meaning
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 dictionarySynonyms
chiromancy
palm reading
chirology
occultism
cast
magic
prediction
indicator
prophecy
guess
astrology
divination
sorcery
clairvoyance
foretelling
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Wonders of Palmistry pp. 16-20 it has been practised in the cultures of India, Tibet, China, Persia, Sumeria, Ancient Israel and Babylonia.
For example, in Palmistry the Mounts and Lines on the hand are named after planets.