Thumb Meaning in Palm Reading

Readings by Ajarn Chayut, founder of horoall.com

The thumb is read for willpower, reasoning and how a person deals with others. Look at its size, its two sections, its tip and how flexible its joint is.

Size

A large thumb

Careful, quick-witted and reasonable, a person who does not simply follow their own impulses.

A small thumb

Emotional and imaginative, but may lack drive and not always listen to reason.

Both sections of the thumb short

Success comes from hard work rather than luck. Ajarn Chayut advises people with this thumb never to gamble or rely on games of chance: even a win can end up costing far more than it brings.

The two sections

Both sections of equal length

Careful, reasonable, determined, intelligent and patient, with a talent for languages.

A long top section

A far-sighted planner who may find it harder to carry plans through in practice.

A narrow "waist" in the lower section

Good at solving problems by trying things out in practice.

Tip and joint

A tapering tip

The tradition describes someone who can be easily startled, not very patient and slow to share with others.

A club-shaped tip

Traditionally read as a short temper, bluntness and stubbornness; this person benefits from slowing down and choosing their words with care.

A stiff joint

Very determined and steady, with strong spirit for life, and always thinks before acting.

A flexible joint

Sensitive and generous to the people around them, rarely short of money, but not always on time.

A thumb held close to the hand

Cautious and always on guard, which can make it harder to show sympathy to others.