Finger Meaning: Length, Sections, Shape and Gaps

Readings by Ajarn Chayut, founder of horoall.com

The length of each finger, the proportions of its sections, its shape and the gaps between the fingers all add detail to a palm reading.

Finger length

A long index finger (longer than the others)

Social standing, authority and the ability to lead people.

A middle finger longer than the palm

Clever, careful and quick-witted, fond of a quiet life and always learning.

A long ring finger

Cares a lot about appearance, style and grooming. If the ring finger is extremely long, the tradition warns against becoming too attached to money and possessions.

A short ring finger

Calm and a natural trader, avoids gambling and can build real wealth through business.

A long little finger

Intelligent, composed and a fine speaker, with authority and the respect of others.

A short little finger

Can be untidy and stubborn, quick to see others' faults but slow to see their own, and likes to have their own way.

Finger sections (phalanges)

The top section is the longest

Sensitive and not very patient. The tradition advises this person to be careful with alcohol, as they may lose control and put themselves at risk.

The middle section is the longest

A business mind that sees money-making opportunities in many kinds of work.

A long, thin bottom section

The tradition warns of a self-centred streak: a person who looks after themselves first and may be slow to help others in need.

A thick bottom section

A person who loves to study and learn.

Finger shape

Very long fingers

A person of strong principles who is fair to everyone in any group, admits mistakes and improves, and is kind and forgiving.

Slender, tapering fingers

Neat, orderly and well groomed, but can feel nervous about other things and sometimes too confident to keep up with others.

Rounded fingers

Imaginative, with dreams for the future, gentle in nature and fond of order and the arts.

Short fingers

Hard-working and willing to take on any task, patient and dedicated, well suited to demanding work, and loves independence.

Square fingers

Spends freely, so money comes in and goes out again, and likes to be looked after and guided. The tradition says such people often do best working within a team rather than running their own business.

Crooked fingers

Headstrong and slow to take advice, may act before thinking and regret it later, yet often good at predicting how events will turn out.

Gaps between the fingers

A wide gap between the thumb and index finger

Generous and kind, loves freedom, dislikes being controlled, brave and decisive.

A wide gap between the index and middle fingers

Independent-minded, a thinker who always has fresh, unusual ideas.

A wide gap between the middle and ring fingers

Not much of a saver, not fussy, and dislikes being told what to do or taking others' advice.

A wide gap between the ring and little fingers

Prefers to go their own way, rarely taking other people's opinions or help.