THE FINGERS
Each of the mounts at the base of the fingers gives its name to the finger above it, i. e., the first finger is called Jupiter, the little finger is Mercury, and so on.
When judging character by the mounts, the fingers which share their name must also always be noted as to their development. Let us first take Jupiter.
If that finger is well developed (i. e., long in comparison to the remainder) this will accentuate the Jupiterian qualities seen in the well-developed mounts. This may be applied throughout the mounts. The important thing to remember is that mount and corresponding finger should be read together. This is essential.
To conclude this section let us take the phalanges (or joints of the finger) with their interpretations.
Counting from the top joint nearest to the nail, the meaning given by palmists to the three phalanges of each finger are as follows:—
(Length of phalanx, or distance between the respective joints, is the deciding factor.) For simplicity, we have made a small table.
| Name of Finger | 1st Joint. | 2nd Joint. | 3rd Joint. |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUPITER | Religion. | Ambition. | Despotic or fondness for governing others. |
| SATURN | Fondness for spiritual mysticism. | Out-door life. | Earthly ambition. |
| APOLLO | Excess or foolish optimism (Micawber). | Caution. | Love of show. |
| MERCURY | The orator's finger. | Great tenacity. | Cunning and greed. |