Palmistry, Bagua, and the Twelve Houses

Palmistry Bagua Positions

• Qian (乾) - Heaven; located at the Dog and Pig positions; associated with Metal. Governs the fortunes of fathers and sons, as well as an individual's aspirations and ideals.
• Kan (坎) - Water; located at the Rat and Ox positions; associated with Water. Governs ancestral roots and foundations.
• Gen (艮) - Mountain; located at the Ox and Tiger positions; associated with Earth. Governs the possession of property and land.
• Zhen (震) - Thunder; located at the Rabbit position; associated with Wood. Governs harmony among siblings and personal courage.
• Xun (巽) - Wind; located at the Dragon and Snake positions; associated with Wood. Governs wealth and the rise and fall of financial fortunes.
• Li (离) - Fire; located at the Horse position; associated with Fire. Governs career, rank, and the height one can attain.
• Kun (坤) - Earth; located at the Goat and Monkey positions; associated with Earth. Governs blessings and virtue, as well as the gains and losses of mothers and children.
• Dui (兑) - Marsh (Lake); located at the Rooster position; associated with Metal. Governs the status of wives and concubines.
• Ming Tang (明堂) - The center of the palm; associated with the Earth's four-season energy. Governs the ups and downs of one's life.

Palmistry Twelve Houses

• Life House: Between the thumb and index finger (beneath the tip of the index finger).
• Sibling House: At the Gen (艮) trigram position (the starting point of the Life Line).
• Spouse House: From the Kun (坤) trigram area extending to the marriage line below the little finger.
• Children House: From the Kun (坤) trigram area extending to the children lines.
• Wealth House: Between the index and middle fingers (beneath the tip of the middle finger).
• Sickness House: Below the Dui (兑) trigram.
• Migration House: Between the Qian (乾) area and the wrist.
• Servant House: Above the Dui (兑) trigram.
• Career House: Below the middle finger.
• Property House: At the Zhen (震) trigram position (beneath the tip of the thumb).
• Blessing House: Between the Children House and Spouse House (also consider the ancestral arterial lines and the little finger).
• Parents House: At the Qian (乾) trigram position.

Fingers

• Thumb: Represents parents. Read primarily in childhood.
• Index Finger: Represents siblings. Read primarily in youth.
• Middle Finger: Represents oneself. Read primarily in adulthood.
• Ring Finger: Represents spouses. Read primarily in middle age.
• Little Finger: Represents children. Read primarily in old age.

Main Palm Lines

• Life Line (地纹): Begins between the thumb and index finger, arcs around the Gen (艮) area, and reaches the wrist line. Governs birth, health, illness, personality, vitality, and also hints at parental relationships.
• Heart Line (天纹): The first prominent line below the four fingers. Governs emotions, friendships, relationships with relatives, dynamics between father and son, and marriage.
• Head Line (人纹): Located between the Heart Line and Life Line. Governs intellect, reasoning, thoughts, actions, and temperament.
• Fate Line (命运线, 玉柱纹): Runs vertically through the palm toward the Li (离) area. Governs career and life development.
• Success Lines: Should appear on both sides of the Fate Line and rise cleanly to count. Indicate support that can lead to success or failure.
• Wealth Star Line: Located above the Heart Line and below the four fingers; lines should be horizontal. Indicates financial management and fortune.
• Noble Person Line: Located beside the Life Line, running in the same direction. Indicates the number and strength of benefactors in life.
• Lucky Star Line: Located above the Heart Line and below the four fingers; lines should be straight. Indicates nobility, the ability to increase wealth and fame, and a knack for attracting good fortune and avoiding misfortune.
• Travel Line (驿马纹): Located between the Qian (乾) area and the wrist line, running from the Qian area toward the Life Line. Indicates initiative and travel luck.
• Talent Line (才华线): Begins below the intersection of the Heart Line and Fate Line, extends to the Travel Line, and reaches the edge of the palm. Indicates talent, notable achievements, inspiration, and creativity.
• Marriage and Children Line: Located below the little finger, near the outer edge of the palm by the ring finger. Indicates marital status and children.
• Moon Line (月形纹): In the same area as the Lucky Star Line and Wealth Star Line, with matching upward curves on both sides. Also known as the Influence Line, often associated with disruptive influences.