The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-22
CHAPTER III.

A mixed hand usually calls forth the
! skill and intuttive perception of the Chi
| rognomist The shape of the fingers,
| whether long or short, will materially
influence the general reading, as each
individual finger may have different
| formation, but practice will make the
difficulty plain.
The mixed type seems to belong to the
! female hand. A long first finger indi-
! Gates excess Of pride Jupiter dominates
| the character). If short, 1t gives ac-
tivity and impulse. If as long as the
middle finger, pride demands luxury at
any price, combined with arrogance and
egotism Qncludfng being ashamed of
poor relations). When the first finger is
longer than the middle finger everything
| Will be sacrificed to ambition and the
attainment OF wealth. First phalanx
long, religious ambition; second phalanx
longer, money and power is the ruling
spirit; third, phalanx the longest. domt-
nant nature that will rule or ruin.
II the tip of the finger Is pointed the
ambition will be to excel in art and in
perfecting qualities evident In the rest
of the hand A long. squared tip on first
finger implies love of truth, good tall
ent for landscape painting. with toler-
ance for others opinions
The middle finger when very long indi-
Gates a morbid melancholy. If it is
twisted or misshapen it gives murderous
instinct. A spatulated shape is the nat
ural formation of the tip of the second
finger. When square. the character is
grave and serious, though if the first
phalanx dominates the graveness de-
wolves into sadness and superstition,
and if the general hand is weak suicide
is indicated.
The second phalanX dominating gives
love of agriculture and sciences. Third
Ia
avarice and cunning. If this finger leans
toward the first 1inger pride and self
confidence will modify the evil. If in
clined toward third finger art will soften
the extreme signs.
If the third finger is as long as the first
finger there is great artistic taste and
desire of celebrity; with a square tip it
gives earnest research and reason in art.
If as long as second finger it is the finger
of a gambler, one who Is foolhardy and
rash, unless the thumb is large and the
will Is strong, when it will be a love of
adventure and enterprise. A spatulated
third finger represents action in art. In
battle scenes these subjects are good ac-
tors and orators. If the middle finger is
shorter than the first finger the talent IS
there, but is only used for its mercenary
value. First phalanX of middle finger
long means artistic fervor; second pha-
lanx long, artistic Industry; third pha-
lanx longest the artist talent only val
ued for the wealth it brings.
The long little finger indicates
love of education, desire for
perfection and attachments in learn
ing and great power of eloquence in
discourse. If the finger is very short the
perception is quick and reasoning rapid.
A pointed tip gives intuition in occult
studies, cunning, eloquence on the veriest
nothtngs. square tip gives reason and
sound judgment, logic and a facility of
expression. If the little finger is spatu-
lated with an otherwise strong hand it
assures aptitude for mechanics; in a
weak hand it gives thievish propensi-
ties. When first and second phalanges
are developed they give industry and
commercial capacity; third phalanx domi-
mating is a lying, clever, cunning nature
The general position of the hands must
also be noticed Keeping them tightly
closed, particularly In walking, indicates
a secretive nature, untruthful, timid and
avarious. Carrying the hands open
means a generous, sincere and kindly ma
ture. When the hands are clasped, or
swinging to and fro in walking, it de-
notes impetuosity and promptness. To
hold them motionless by the side denotes
dignity and reserve of character. The
older chirognomists taught that the nails
portrayed character, but the modern ex-
ponents rather pass them by. l have
found, however, that they bear the mark
and accentuate the character of the fin
gers. Short broad nails go with pug
nacious, meddlesome dispositions and a
liking TO arrange things to suit them
selves. A woman with short nails and
poorly-shaped hand is vixen, and
would keep her family in a turmoil
Short, well-shaped nails make good jour
nalists. A good. healthy nature, bright,
happy disposition and good taste are full
ly denoted by rosy, polished nails. If the
hand is soft in texture and a normal
length, large, very white nails Indicate
morality, while round, thin nails are an
indica ton of luxury and weak health.
1t must be borne in mind that always
exaggeration, or excess Of any form, will