A Little Bit of Palmistry: An Introduction to Palm Reading

by Cassandra Eason

In the popular “ Little Bit of” series: a fresh, accessible introduction to reading palms . . . and learning more about our lives.  
 
By studying the hand's shape and lines of the palm, you can divine your own—or someone else’s—past, present, and future. Cassandra Eason lays out the basics of this ancient practice by discussing the importance of "life lines," "heart lines," and other truths written in our palms. It’s a fascinating way to discover more about our own lives and the lives of others.

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

112 pages, Hardcover

Published November 6, 2018

Reviews

[Alex · Rating 4 out of 5]

So, ultimately I need to buy a magnifying glass and become a psychic :)

[Claudia (Encruzilhada dos Livros) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Of the divination systems I've learned about in my pagan readings, palmistry is by far the most hermetic.

Makes me wonder how hard it must have been to keep the tradition alive. Cute little books like this one weren't available back then-- it was all oral transmission with lots of memorization. And until not too long ago, them witches could burn for practicing/talking about it.

Regardless of my disbelief in the actuality of the divination itself, one needs to appreciate that it has (along with other pagan practices) survived long enough to make its way into the bookstores.

[Kerri Connor · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great way to explain palmistry! Loved this book!

[Renee Alarid · Rating 5 out of 5]

"We make our Destiny. Nothing is fixed; but with the life map of your palms, you can plan the route and avoid obstacles on your pathway..." - Casandra Eason

I have always been fascinated with palm reading and tarot cards. Recently, I went to Salem, Massachusetts, and came upon a Palm Reading event. If it weren't so much, I would have sat down and had my palm read. However, that got me thinking. Why not learn more about palm reading myself and understand the history, the diagrams, the belief behind what our palms say about our past, present, and future.

I know I have only scratched the surface of this craft, but what a great introduction. A great read indeed.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

The “A little bit of...” series is great & this book is no exception. It’s a fun introduction into the art of Palmistry & explains everything very well. There are lots of practical examples & ideas for how to practice doing readings.

[J · Rating 5 out of 5]

Concise. Easy to understand. Diagrams clear

[Shyla Colt · Rating 5 out of 5]

An infir informative beginners guide to pain reading. It breaks for all the lines and their possible meanings little by little a chapter at a time.

[Vicky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting book. It has a wonderful presentation. Love it!

[Reba Reads · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book was organized in a confusing way. The words for and drawings of line markings aren't defined until the much later chapters, despite the fact that they are discussed throughout the entire text. You learn about the major lines but then are given examples of what they could mean based on the line markings you haven't learned yet. The examples of meanings are incredibly specific and nearly impossible to understand for a visual learner like myself, because there are no diagrams depicting them. The basic diagrams throughout the book repeat unnecessarily, while entire sections of bulky, redundant word count are dedicated to non-palmistry topics such as energy, pendulums, and crystals. A few case studies/readings are included, each one taking up multiple pages without clarifying much of text around it. So much of this book could've been entirely removed and replaced with visual diagrams, and it would've dramatically improved my reading experience. As is, I retained nothing from this book despite the fact that I studied it for hours after drawing 3 sets of palms for reference.

[Firstpersonnarrator · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is fantastic as an 'on-the-spot-oh-my-god-I've-forgotten-everything' emergency tool for you to keep in your pocket when you are reading palms for clients. It comes in handy in a big way for a beginner doing their first readings -- like me.

It's the perfect size. Not just for portability, but also as an emergency reference book that doesn't make you look unprofessional. It's tiny enough that the client assumes you just need to jog your memory. It does not make you come across as someone who pulls out a big book with "beginner" on the front in big letters.

If you are a beginner, buy both a full size introductory book AND this one for the purpose of jogging your memory, or quizzing yourself.

[Laur4tzz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Édition en français : marabout, "les petits livres d'esoterisme"

Intéressant pour apprendre les BASES pour lires les lignes de la main. Il est sûr qu'il faudrait des recherches bien plus poussées pour vraiment savoir les lires mais en tout cas c'est très intéressant pour un commencement.

À lire plusieurs fois pour bien comprendre !

[Michelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was curious. Descriptions of what different lines looked like was really bad. Like whats the difference between a 'deep' line and a 'strongly marked' line? Or a 'pale' line and a 'faint' line? why wouldn't you go into that?

Also felt poorly structured....

[Tsinoy Foodies · Rating 3 out of 5]

Too basic without much illustrations mislead you than be helpful.
But, so easy to read that you can finish this in one seating.
The pendelum part requires a bit of faith which I don't suybscribe to.

[Ariadna Arredondo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick and easy to read book giving you the right information you need about the subject. Perfect for first-timers and more.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5 ⭐️ Intéressant, facile à comprendre et accessible à tous. Par contre, manque de spécifications pour certains détails importants!

[Rachel Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this series!!!

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting for those who are curious about the theoretical method of Palmistry. I have been fascinated by it since I was a kid and saw "fortune tellers" in movies.

[Joyce · Rating 4 out of 5]

Always wanted to get my palm read. So I read this book instead. I still want to get my palm read. But the book was a great introduction to the art of it.

[Juliana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jeito bem simples e divertido de estudar quiromancia. Só achei meio genérico (por isso o simples).

[Neeraj Gupta · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's an easy read with a little over 100 pages covering major lines. It's a good book for beginners.

[Tata, la Bruja · Rating 4 out of 5]

Vai ser mais um livro de consulta que não vai parar fechado na prateleira!

[Yarelis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very interesting information! Will be reading it again.

[Harmony Meow · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book for beginners. Jam packed with all the knowledge you could need and written in an understandable format. I didn’t realize how intriguing palmistry was and how much it can really tell us.

[Carly Morrison · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book great information as well I love the suggestions with using a pendulum to detect and also clearing blockages with a palm stone crystal great book