Hand texture informs the palmist about the character and the current health of the client. I must stress that palmists should never try to be a doctor and diagnose anything, but it can be helpful to warn a client in a very tactful way about health matters and suggest a visit to their doctor.
Hold the person's hand, turn the palm upward, and press the Mount of Venus and the other mounts on the hand with your forefinger. If these spring back quickly, this is a healthy hand.
People with soft hands have a timid and quiet nature. They wish to please and have a gentle and forgiving soul. When reading for this type, it is wise to encourage them to have a little more backbone because others can push them around.
Sick people and the elderly can have this type of skin texture. There could be a need to assess their diet, as there could be a vitamin deficiency present. We often see this condition with vegans and vegetarians. In younger women, this shows when they are overdoing the dieting.
There will be a definite sheen to this hand, which will make it look as if the person has just rubbed in hand cream. Those with firm hands will be clever. They think with their heads rather than their hearts, and their intellect will carry them through life. These types are outstanding in their goals and achievements. If the hand is silky and soft, the owner might be prone to insomnia.
This can be a tricky thing to identify, as the person might just be nervous at having their palm read.
Sweating palms often run in families. A more sinister side can suggest thyroid and febrile illnesses, and sometimes injuries and heart problems.
This person will lack motivation, or they might be anemic.
This suggests people with fiery natures who are quick thinking and restless. The client may suffer from cirrhosis, or in some cases from the results of heavy smoking.
I once saw this color on the hands of a person who was a health freak and ate vast quantities of carrots! If the person isn't poisoning their system with carrots, yellow skin can indicate jaundice.
This indicates circulatory and heart problems.
This may indicate gynecological problems, overactive thyroid, and high blood pressure.
This is linked with poor circulation, and the person could feel more comfortable by living in a warmer climate. Sometimes there will be red or orange blotches present on the backs of the hand as well.
These people lack variety in their social life, or they may be dehydrated, or both.
Sometimes people who work on the land will have this type of palm, and they will be self-reliant and very tough. They will be critical of themselves and others, as they do not suffer fools gladly. If the person has a more sedentary job, their nature will be edgy, and they can sometimes have a cruel streak. They can have bad nerves, be worriers, and usually suffer from rheumatic problems in later life.