In Focus Palmistry: Your Personal Guide

In Focus #4

by Roberta Vernon

From the life line to the heart line, In Focus Palmistry gives a comprehensive review of what our hands are telling us, complete with  an 18 x 24-inch wall chart for quick reference.

In Focus Palmistry brings you up to date on the ancient craft of reading hands to tell a person's fortune. From analyzing palms, fingers, fingerprints, mounts, and nails, find the hidden strengths and weaknesses within yourself and others.

Can your hands unveil your future? Author Roberta Vernon explores this question in the introduction. Each chapter address a different aspect of palmistry, including: looking at hands; the fate line; the Apollo line or sun line; marks, colors, and warts; and skin ridge patterns.

An 18 x 24-inch wall chart for quick reference contains key information for deciphering palms are included with the book to provide a quick interpretation reference. With practice, and with In Focus Palmistry in hand, readers will be able to decipher the following areas:
Love and relationships
Sexuality
Money
Business
Career
Aptitudes and talents
Successes and failures
Parents and in-laws
Children
Other people of influence
Home and property matters
Health
Travel
Pets
The In Focus series applies a modern approach to teaching the classic body, mind, and spirit subjects, using expert authors in their respective fields and featuring relevant visual material to smartly and purposely illustrate key topics within each subject. As a bonus, each book is packaged with index cards and/or a poster, to give readers a quick, go-to reference guide containing the most important information on the subject, for easy practice and retention.
 
 

Genres: Witchcraft, Palmistry, Nonfiction, Spirituality, Divination, Magick, Magic

160 pages, Hardcover

Published July 31, 2018

Reviews

[Sosanna Olson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Generally I like to start out with a disclaimer. I am an atheist witch. I look for the connection between magic and science without the need for a deity. I receive no compensation for these reviews and all my links are standard Amazon links and not affiliate links. I am a practicing photo reader and have spent the last 12 years honing my craft. I offer personal readings by request and have a strong online history that boasts nearly 400,000 views.



This is the fourth book in this series I have reviewed. Up to this point I have been pleasantly surprised with the content and the direction of each of the books. I was most excited about getting into this one. I know little to nothing about palmistry and was really excited about learning more. As I sat down and started getting into the book I felt that it was pretty boring. First the images that are in the book are line drawings and really don't give you the full look at what a palm looks like. Now I know I could just open my hand right? Well no, not really. The imagery was vague and I wasn't sure really about any of it. Don't get me wrong at all. The book completely views the Mound of Venus, your life line and love line, just like we see in the movies but I just didn't connect it together.



On page 45 for example the author goes into fingertips. Square, rounded and pointed. Most of my fingers appears to be rounded at the tips. The description says, "gets along well with people and can be quite amusing". I do try to use laughter when I'm uncomfortable and that is the most of the time when I'm around people. Next it says, generous, kind, a little lazy or maybe just laid back. I'm probably one of the most up tight people you'll ever meet. I like rules, I like fairness and I like structure. While I want to be laid back and chill, most of the time I'm simply a bundle of nerves. Finally is said, most people with rounded fingers are very musical and will play an instrument for a career. Hrm... Only if that instrument is an HP. And don't even get me started on the whorls, arches and composite patterns. Perhaps I needed to read this when my eyes were better, because I can't see crap on my finger tips. (lol)



Even though early in the book I found myself pretty much disagreeing with the author, I went ahead and read through the remaining pages. The back of the book has a pocked with a 18X24 inch wall poster of the Palmistry imagery for quick reference. Physically the book is made well, great hard cover and vibrant cover imagery. Just as the other books in this series, I could recommend that it come with a dust jacket to help spruce it up a bit.



Overall, this book was difficult to read and challenging to follow along unlike the other books in this series. Now keep in mind, I have some back ground knowledge of the other subjects and it could be that I just don't know enough about Palmistry to benefit from this book. The section on fingernails (pages 146-149) I did find very helpful as it relates to identifying health related issues based on the color of the fingernail as well as the 1/2 moon shape (Lunulae) at the base of the nail bed. Only my thumbs show any hint of a 1/2 moon and I have not head heart trouble or a stroke. I did do some more digging on the web and found that a small or missing lunulae could indicate anemia, malnutrition and depression. All of which I have so, there's that.

My final thoughts on the book are, I would like to read it again to see if I can glean more knowledge from it, as I don't feel as thought I benefited much from the initial read. I would love to hear what learned Palmist think about it. If you have read this book and would like to do a guest review blog post, message me and we'll set that up.

[Julia · Rating 4 out of 5]

There is more to reading someone's hand than just looking at the lines of the palm. This book explains how the shape of the hand, fingers and fingernails are as important as the lines of the palm, the fingerprints and so many more lines.
I was actually impressed how many different lines there are to be considered in a hand reading.

[Etienne · Rating 4 out of 5]

First I've got to say that I'm not much into spirituality/occultism stuff so palmistry was quite new to me. I had, like everyone, seen it in a movie or something, but never really read on it. That being said, this book is a good one for starter, either it's for fun or more serious research, it provides information about the different types of hands, fingers, and lines. For me it was a curious reading and I have to say that I find it more interesting that I though it would be. The only downer to it, is that hands/fingers/lines can be different in very small way and that one type is sometime close to another, so to really find which is yours and all that on your owns with no much comparison can be difficult. It's really a subject that would be better if people to compare their hands and personality to see if this is very relevant. But definitely an interesting book on that particular subject!

[Melaniee · Rating 3 out of 5]

I would say 3.5/4
I couldn't choose

[Literary Redhead · Rating 5 out of 5]

“In Focus Palmistry: Your Personal Guide” Roberta Vernon gives a comprehensive review of what our hands are telling us. Introduces readers to the ancient craft of reading hands to tell a person's fortune. From analyzing palms, fingers, fingerprints, mounts, and nails, learn how to discover the hidden strengths and weaknesses within yourself and others. Chapters cover looking at hands; the fate line; the Apollo line or sun line; marks, colors, and warts; and skin ridge patterns. Includes an 18 x 24-inch wall chart for quick reference. Highly recommended!

Pub Date 22 May 2018

Thanks to Quarto Publishing Group – Wellfleet Press and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are fully mine.

#InFocusPalmistry #NetGalley

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a really interesting look at the various features on your hands and what they could indicate. However, I needed more pictures/drawings! Firstly because I kept having to flip back and forth to look at the one main drawing indicating all of the features as I was reading the further sections of the book; secondly because some of the lines and marks are so small or strange that I wasn't sure if I was looking at the right thing (or even in the right spot). Still, fascinating stuff!

*Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC, provided by the author and/or the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

[Claire · Rating 5 out of 5]

Since beginning to learn palmistry in 2020 (quarantine is so much fun), I have been looking for a good variety of palm-reading books and sources. Thus, my mother bought me this beautifully-made and -illustrated book recently. I have not read it cover to cover yet, but I am looking forward to it! From what I read of it while skimming through--of course, picking up on everything relevant to my palms currently first and foremost, as anyone would when first starting out in palm-reading, I hope--there is a lot of good information, and a nice variety of line, hand, and finger types are fleshed out and defined in words and illustrations both. Lovely gift!

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked this book! It was full of cool details and it was fun to read. I think the only reason it wasn’t 5 stars for me is probably my fault cuz I didn’t know what lines were which on my hand. The pictures shown didn’t have as many lines as my hand so it was confusing!! Plus I would forget h the names of the lines so that made it Harder. LOL

But it was a good book that mostly made me want to get my palm read :)))

[Tapasya · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing!!!
It was fun reading this book.
If you have interest in palmistry then this is the best book.
Even if you don’t, it’s worth a try.

Thank you to the author and the publisher for the Arc.

[Eleanor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good book! It had interesting information and I found it to be intriguing. I learned a lot about myself and others. It was very cool and I didn't find it objectionable, 10/10!

[Iza Soares · Rating 4 out of 5]

That's definitely one of the most interesting books I've ever seen. It's so much more than I thought. It's not about just palm reading here's a lot of info about palm and fingers and - obviously - how to read the lines. I know I'm going to pick up this book again and again until I learn it deeply.
If I need a rating, it would be 4/5, but I don't like the idea of rating a non-fiction book. Which is actually funny, bc I don't ever read non-fiction. But this - and a few others - really picked my interest.
On a side note, the absence of a kindle edition really annoyed me, since I had to read it on my laptop, instead of my kindle


I got a copy from the publisher through NetGalley and this is my most honest uninfluenced review

[Bárbara Sobral · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was very interested to know the art of reading hands and after this book I feel more compelled to continue my studies. One of the highlights of the book it's the simplicity in exemplifying the meanings behind each line and aspect that a hand can possess. Extremely didactic, the book manages to have a pleasant tone to the reader, without tiring the reading. It's a quick read. I just missed having a few more drawings showing some of the examples explained better, the lack of them sometimes left me confused. Other than that, it's a great book for who is starting on this area.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC, provided by the author and/or the publisher in exchange for an honest review

[Cathy Geha · Rating 4 out of 5]

In Focus Palmistry by Roberta Vernon

Interested in learning to read palms? This book is jam packed with information to absorb and memorize that will help you see hands in a totally new way. It will take some time to learn it all but it is a treasure trove of ideas and knowledge gleaned over the years by the author who gladly shares it with the reader. I do believe to become adept one would need to keep the book in hand and practice on friends and family for a while ;)

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing for the ARC – this is my honest review.

4 Stars

[Cozy Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a in depth fascinating book about palm reading and how to read your own palms. The author has included diagrams, list of various areas of life to address as well as directions everyone new to palm reading can utilize easily . I will be referring to it time and time again as I learn this important craft. I would recommend the book version rather then the kindle. This is definitely one book i will be adding to my library ! thank you for the ARC . My opinion is my own. I highly recommend this book !

[Sarah Z · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an ARC of this from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

This was a neat and interesting book on how to read people’s palms and hands. It was a very informative introduction into the art of palmistry and it was fun to read my own hands as I did it. It is all up to interpretation of course so it wasn’t 100% accurate but it was cool nonetheless.
I would recommend to those interested in starting or just for interests sake.

[Teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book for the beginner. I have wanted to get into Palmistry for some time now and have read a few books on the subject. Most of the books really were not written in easy instructions. The lines on the hand are pretty close together and if you aren't on the right line you give a wrong reading. This book was pretty helpful in getting the correct lines. The book was helpful and interesting.

I received this book from the Author or Publisher via Netgalley.com and chose to leave this review.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have been fascinated by fortune tellers and psychics and various forms of body reading. Palmistry seems like one of the most basic forms. This book let me know there is much more to the science of reading the lines of the hand, and shapes of the fingers, etc. than I had suspected.

It is an informative and fun read.

[Andreea · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was sent a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I could not finish this book because just wasn't for me. I do like the bits of history of how palmistry started and all the fun history facts. However, palmistry is just not for me.

[Natalie Ouellette · Rating 1 out of 5]

Very dull read of an intriguing subject. The art included and the writing does not aid in understanding what to look for in the shape and lines of the palm. Real photo included would be clearer.

Also self-indulgent paragraphes on accurate readings on past clients is cringe.

[Lostliketheocean · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is alot to process and is missing key bits that needed more flushing out and explaining, I had to google some terms as it just mention it but didnt explain it, which happened quite frequently. But non the less It was engaging and written in a way that was somewhat easy to understand

[Miri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great beginners book, some good illustrations but no pictures of actual lines, which can make some identifying difficult.

[Megan Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

A VERY informative guide on palmistry and how to read hands. This guide had all the info I wanted as a beginner and more.

[Rylee · Rating 3 out of 5]

some interesting things but not sure I believe in all the details you can tell, also boring at times and needed more diagrams to explain what we needed to see on the palm

[Megan Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of good tips in this book.

[Olivia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pretty pictures but I don’t think palmistry is for me

[Teresa · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good general overview/quick introduction, but an extremely frustrating lack of adequate illustrations to show what you're supposed to be looking for. This is also VERY frustrating when the whole art is based off of images, and you don't know what images you're supposed to be seeing lol. An example: the author makes several references to types of lines like "tattered" or "frayed," but there's not a single illustration to show you what that actually looks like.

I was also left with a lot of questions because many things weren't explained clearly or expounded upon and/or clarified further when they really should have been. Don't have any specific examples off the top of my head, but it was a frustrating reading experience. (Edit 1/26/24: The health section is really thorough though, more than the few other books I've read, so I appreciate it.)

I recommend getting it if you like set decoration (because the entire series is pretty in a "coffee table book" way) but only on sale. I got mine for $7.99 and I still kind of want to return it because even that low price almost isn't worth it when I have so many other things to pay for this holiday season 😬

[SL B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks to Wellfleet Press and NetGalley for an ARC review copy.

This is a well-written and very nicely produced book about Palmistry.
The illustrations were excellent - attractive and clear. They look authoritative rather than floaty-new-agey.

Relates to the theme of a tour I'm writing for the museum where I work and I found this guide surprisingly easy to follow - not all digital books work well in terms of instructional drawings.

Maybe I'll throw my job up and seek my fortune getting my palm crossed with silver.

Much the best book on the topic I have come across. Recommended.

[em · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not at all educational, literally just published for the artsy vibes, and the art isn't even that good

[Theresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I appreciated the layout of this book.  There is a mix of illustrations, boxes, diagrams and text.  I found it interesting to identify both the shape and element style of my hands and learning what the radial and ulna sides of the hand are.  I found the idea behind busy and empty hands fascinating.  I found it interesting to learn about the mounts and different parts of the fingers.  There was information on finger shapes and fingerprints. I felt like I learned a lot about myself.  I will be honest, I had a hard time finding some of the lines on my own hands, but I don't think that was the book, I think it is my hands.  And, indeed, the author states that not everyone has all the lines. I found this book fascinating, easy to read and understand and recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about reading palms.

[Annarella · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was attracted by this book as I wanted to learn something about palmistry. This book met all my expectations as it's full of charts, examples and very clear explanations.
A very useful book that guided me to understand how this ancient practice works.
Recommended!
Many thanks to Quarto Publishing and Netgalley for this ARC