The Earth Hand –also known as the practical hand
This is a Square palm with short strong fingers. It will have a hard palm with firm flesh. The major lines should be well marked, but there may be fewer minor lines visible. This shows someone who is stable, reliable, well grounded, and honest. They would be a very uncomplicated and straightforward person. People would most likely call upon them first in an emergency. They make excellent parents, and are a committed spouse. Whichever profession they choose they will be very capable, but this person will really enjoy working with their hands, and would make good gardeners as they have a strong attraction towards nature, and would probably make their home in the countryside. They would also make good surgeons. Deceit is not in their nature, even more so if born under the earth signs of Taurus, Virgo, or Capricorn.
The Air Hand – also known as the intellectual hand 
This is a square palm with longer fingers. It will be dry but soft. Major lines will be clearly marked, but not as deep as the earth hand. This person will be clever but not emotional. They would rather thrash out a problem rather than let it simmer. Because they need mental stimulation they will thrive under pressure, it would suit them to work as a teacher or journalist. Air hands excel in communication, especially if they were born under the air signs of Gemini, Libra, or Aquarius.
The Fire Hand – also known as the extroverts hand
A fairly long oblong palm, with shorter fingers that will be firm, warm and springy. With good prominent lines clearly marked. The combination of short fingers and a long palm indicates an emotional lack of balance, and a tendency to act and judge on pure instinct. With a quickness towards likes and dislikes. This person can be outgoing, creative, and changeable. They will most certainly be the life and soul at social gatherings, are excellent leaders and instinct tells them to take charge. These tendencies are increased if born under a fire sigh such as Aries Leo or Sagittarius
The Water Hand – also know as the sensitive hand
A long palm with fingers that are longer than the palm. It will be soft and damp. Thinly marked major lines, with lots of fine lines across the palm. The person with a water hand will be emotional, and easily hurt, unworldly and trusting, they could be seen as easy prey. It will be important for them to have some kind of spiritual belief. They may have a flair for things such as painting, dancing, or music. They will not be very practical, but are capable of great compassion. They will be even more sensitive if born under the water signs of Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces.
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