In ancient times, all human fingers served only one purpose - to grasp something more tightly in order to better hold it. There were no special names for them. Later, when a person comprehended the processes of socialization, the variety of work expanded. For some activities, the fingers had to be used separately from each other. It was at this point that the concept of the hand was divided. The names of all five fingers appeared depending on the characteristics of each.

Therefore, the first was called large because of its size, the index finger received such a nickname from its own main function, the middle finger - due to its location, the little finger - as the smallest of the entire series. Something didn't work out with the fourth finger. That's why it got the name "unnamed". Although this in no way affected the importance of its use.

Since ancient times, many traditions have been associated with the nameless, during which its name has changed. For example, in the East it was customary to call the 4th medicinal. The fact is that healers had the habit of mixing medicinal solutions and drugs with his help. Obviously it was convenient.

If your ring fingers are longer than your index fingers, then you have great physical potential

With the advent of the science of palmistry, even more attention was paid to the human hand. Each line, skin crease, and even more so the shape and length of the fingers have a certain meaning. Even a seemingly small mole can have an impressive impact on a person’s life. In accordance with the knowledge of palmistry, the fourth finger of the hand is subject to Apollo, which gives its owner innate creative inclinations, talent in art, as well as a high need to create his own family.

In addition to these characteristics, the person has a highly developed entrepreneurial spirit and good intuition in professional activity. If the ring fingers are longer than the index fingers, this indicates the increased physical potential of its owner. Therefore, among such people, many achieve heights in professional sports or train at a good amateur level. However, the activity of both cannot be taken away.

High hormone levels

Many people, looking at their hand, wonder what it means if the ring finger is longer than the index finger. According to palmists, this is due to high levels of the sex hormone called testosterone. It is thanks to him that the owners of long phalanges of the ring finger have such qualities as determination, focus on results, increased endurance and developed imagination. The hormone affects both sexes, so it is believed that it gives a person sexual attractiveness.

Another explanation for these characteristics is that perhaps when the skin receptors on the ring finger are exposed, the body responds by increasing hormone levels. Possessing such information, the peoples of some Asian countries paid special attention to massage of this particular area of ​​the hand.

This term has other meanings, see Goat (meanings). Classic "goat"

"Goat", also known as “horns”, “horns”, “fingering”, “horseshoe” - a gesture in the form of a little finger and index finger, put forward, while the middle and ring ones are pressed to the palm. The gesture is shaped like the head of a horned animal.

Values

The meanings of the gesture are varied:

Iblis demonstrates the "goat" gesture. "Kitab al-bulkhan", an Arabic manuscript from the 14th century.

Ancient oratory

The “goat” gesture is a classic gesture of ancient Greek and Roman orators. It is described in the most complete ancient textbook on oratory, “Education of the Orator” (lat. "Institutio oratoria") Fabius Marcus Quintilian. Among the nine oratorical gestures described by Quintilian, this is the second gesture used by rhetoricians. Two fingers: the middle and ring fingers were bent under the thumb, and the index and little fingers were extended; Quintilian says about this gesture that it is a more urgent gesture than the previous one, which is not used at the beginning of speeches or in narrations.

Mystical

A gesture with the index finger and little finger is considered magic sign protecting from evil. Used by superstitious people in both Europe and Asia to ward off the evil eye and witches, similar to spitting over the shoulder. The “goat” is mentioned in this capacity in Bram Stoker’s novel “Dracula”:

Alexander Green also mentions this method of defense in the story “The Loquacious Brownie,” calling it “jettatura.” (Contrary to Green, jettatura (Italian, French and German. jettatura, from obsolete it. getta tour- “cast a glance”) was not called a gesture, but actually the “evil eye” itself).

Also, amulets were made in the form of a hand folded like a goat, which were worn around the neck to protect against the evil eye. In Italian they are called corno(horns) or mano cornuto. One of its names, “the horns of Asmodeus,” is also associated with the attributed protective properties of the gesture.

Hindus use “mudras” in their rituals - gestures considered magical. Some of them look like a goat, especially the karana mudra. The purpose of this mudra is the same as that of the European gesture: to scare away evil spirits.

Subcultural

Dio shows the audience a "goat" Metal worker showing "goat"

The "rocker goat", popularized by singer Ronnie James Dio (Elf, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio, Heaven & Hell), is often used by members of a variety of musical subcultures as a sign of approval for the performer. Particularly known among rockers and metalheads. Dio was taught this gesture by his grandmother, a superstitious Italian. According to Ronnie's recollections, she folded this sign if she met gypsies and other suspicious people, and explained to her grandson that it protected against "malocchio" (magliocchio), "evil eye". The gesture looked good at concerts in combination with the mystical lyrics of Black Sabbath. In addition to Dio, Gene Simmons of Kiss and members of the Parliament-Funkadelic group used this gesture on their covers around the same time, but it was Dio, who showed the “goat” at concerts, who managed to consolidate the tradition and make it one of the symbols of heavy metal.

I'm hardly the first person to put my fingers together like this. It's like reinventing the wheel. But I guess you could say that I brought it into fashion. It was a symbol that reflected everything connected with our group. There is nothing “devilish” about him, as some say. My Italian grandmother said it warded off the “evil eye.” It's just a symbol, but it has a magical meaning, and I think it went well with Black Sabbath. Now everyone uses it, and it seems to have lost its original meaning. Dio in an interview.

In the classic, medieval version of the “goat”, the middle, ring and thumb fingers were pressed together to protect against evil. Dio showed the “goat” in exactly this way (see photo). Modern metalheads often make the gesture “wrong”: the thumb is not pressed against the others, but remains pointed to the side. In addition, modern metalheads often make this gesture with the palm facing themselves (the back of the hand facing the viewer).

Offensive

“Razpaltsovka” was used by the new Russians as a sign of their own superiority. Its main difference from the rocker “goat” is that the index finger and little finger “look” forward, whereas in the “rocker” version the fingers are directed upward. They borrowed this gesture from hooligans and criminals, among whom it initially meant a threat to gouge out their eyes.

In a number of southern European countries this sign ( corna) is considered an offensive hint that the person to whom it is shown is a “cuckold.”

Others

Mosaic “Christ the Priest”, St. Sophia Cathedral, Kyiv.

In Christian culture, particularly in iconography, gesture is used to convey direct speech carrying the good news. This gesture in Christianity originates from the Hellenistic ancient culture, where it was used in oratory to accompany the speeches of Greek and Roman orators.

Replaces a Latin letter in American Sign Language "Y". Used in a phrase I Love You(I love you), which is rendered ILY, which is why some people associate “goat” with a declaration of love. This “goat” is distinguished by its thumb set to the side. In Russian sign language it is used to indicate a letter. "Y", in French sign language it represents the letter H.

In sports, the gesture is sometimes used by baseball and volleyball players to signal. Athletes from the University of Texas at Austin team, whose mascot is a bull, made “horns” their traditional greeting. The gesture is accompanied by the motto “Hook’em horns” (from English - “Hook them on the horns”).

In the Russian nursery rhyme “The Horned Goat,” the gesture depicts the goat itself.

In literature and cinema

• The hero of the film "Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles" uses this gesture to pacify a buffalo.
• In the science fiction series "Babylon 5", representatives of the priest caste of the Minbari race in the initial combat stance for hand-to-hand combat the hands are clenched not into fists, but in the form of this gesture.
• In the story “The Secret of the Abandoned Castle” by Alexander Volkov, the “goat” is a welcoming gesture of the Menvits.
• The gesture is popular in the anime Sailor Moon, where the heroines of the animated series cross their arms over their chests with their little fingers, thumbs and index fingers extended.
• In the Spider-Man universe, this gesture main character Used to release cobwebs from the hand.
• The gesture is found in the anime Kuroshitsuji, where it is used by the red-haired reaper Grell Sutcliffe.
• The gesture can be seen in the anime "Ranma ½" - characters almost always do it when they find themselves in funny situations.
• In the film Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, in Defense Against the Dark Arts class, Remus Lupine (David Thewlis) uses this gesture when asking students to repeat the spell against a boggart.
• In The Sopranos, Tony Sirico's character Pauley often uses this gesture when speaking.
• In the television series "The Worst Witch", the head teacher of Keckle School, Constance Pomelo, uses exactly this gesture when she casts a spell.

Victoria (gesture)

This term has other meanings, see Victoria. "Victoria" performed by Winston Churchill

Victoria(character U+270C ✌ "victory hand" in Unicode) is a common gesture signifying victory or peace. Shown with the index and middle fingers pointing upward in the shape of the Latin letter “V”.

In the UK and Australia, this sign takes on an offensive meaning if the back of the hand is turned towards the person to whom the gesture is addressed.

"Anti-French" version

There is a “medieval” urban legend about the origin of the “Victoria” gesture. According to this version, during the Hundred Years' War, captured English and Welsh archers who terrified the French had these two fingers on their right hand cut off so that they could no longer use their bows. The archers, knowing this, teased the French before the battle by showing them their intact fingers - “Be afraid, enemies!”

However, this version is not confirmed by historical sources. In that war, it was generally not customary to take ordinary soldiers prisoner; they were killed. Presumably, this story is a so-called urban legend, and it was invented quite recently, no earlier than the 1980s.

FINGER GESTURES

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WHAT ARE YOUR FINGERS TALKING ABOUT?!

A person uses finger gestures most of the time he communicates. Using finger gestures you can express your attitude towards a situation or person - this is the emotional part of the message. Fingers can be used as an informative part of a message, used to express the number and size of the objects being described. Finger movements are especially often used when the other person cannot hear the interlocutor. For deaf and mute people there is a special dactyl alphabet, when each gesture corresponds to the letters of the alphabet. Knowing the decoding of some common finger gestures, you will be able to more fully understand your interlocutor and even notice flattery, deception, joy, and so on. By understanding the meanings of hand gestures, you will not be misunderstood by the other person. Let's look at a few common finger gestures.

Thumb up and down gesture

The thumb gesture most often means a person's attitude towards what was said or done. If the thumb is raised up, then this gesture can be deciphered: “Great!”, “Oh, I approve of this!”, “Cool idea!” And the finger located downwards is the other side of the situation: “I’m not happy with you”, “I’m unpleasant”, “Ugh”, etc. However, the thumb gesture is also used for other purposes. So, for example, if you want to stop a vehicle on the road, you can show your thumb. The driver will decipher it as a vote and a desire for a long trip, hitchhiking. An Australian or Englishman will understand a thumbs up sharply as a sexual insult. But in Greece this quick gesture means: “Fuck you!” And the Arabs associate the raised thumb with a phallic symbol.
When counting, the thumb is used in different ways: Italians count the thumb as a unit, while Australians, English, Russians and others use the index finger for one, and the thumb would be the fifth.
The thumb can be used in different positions body and signify power and superiority. A gesture of superiority and power.
Index finger gesture

The index finger speaks for itself; it points to something or someone. The index finger gesture has many meanings and depends on words, movements and body position. An index finger placed on the lips means “quiet.” If it is raised vertically, it means “stop!”, “attention!”. If you shake your finger to the side at the same time, this gesture will mean refusal. A finger tilted slightly forward and swinging up and down means a threat or a lesson. If you twist your index finger at your temple, it means they consider you a fool. A hand raised up with an index finger says: “Attention, I want to say something!” There is one hidden position of the index finger: if a person speaks and his gaze is directed in one direction, and the index finger in the other, while it is slightly bent, then the person is telling a lie.
Middle finger gesture



The gesture of a middle finger raised up, with the thumb extended or pressed into a fist is considered offensive. The extended middle finger is a phallic symbol, meaning: “Fuck off!” In Russia and China, the gesture is considered very rude; instead they use a figurine, meaning: “you won’t get anything.” In America, the “fuck” gesture is considered abusive, but is used more often, meaning: “Fuck you!”

Two finger gesture or "V" sign

The two finger gesture or V sign is common in English speaking countries. So in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, this finger gesture will mean a sexual insult. In most European countries, as well as in Russia, this gesture means Victory. Winston Churchill first used the "V" gesture in World War II, but his palm was turned toward himself and meant victory. This is how a division into the negative and positive significance of this gesture appeared. However, in European countries the meaning of victory is determined with an open palm. And the palm turned towards you will mean the number 2. Using the two-finger gesture, you need to remember the culture and traditions existing in the country. An Englishman, deciding to insult a Russian, will put him at a loss.
Three finger gesture

Three fingers can be used in different combinations, most often the number is three. IN different countries The number three is shown in different ways. For example, the Germans, since they start counting with their thumb, show their thumb, index and middle fingers. Russians and Americans will show three fingers, starting with the index finger.
In some countries, especially during the Second World War, the Germans raised three fingers up during the oath, greeting their commander-in-chief. The history of this gesture goes back to ancient times, when warriors swore an oath by greeting each other with this gesture. Today in some countries this gesture is used as a symbol of victory.
"Goat" gesture and tongue between fingers

This gesture is very popular and is used as protection against evil, even in mystical rituals. But we better know this gesture as the “rocker goat.” Some rockers began to stick their tongues out between their fingers, showing their culture even more crazy.
In Russia, this gesture has become stronger as a gesture of superiority over someone. It is also used to show horns and insult a person. If the “horns” begin to move closer to a person, they want to show that they are about to attack. In the dactyl alphabet these are the letters Y and Y.
Thumb and little finger gesture or "shaka" gesture

The thumb and little finger gesture is very common today as a gesture phone call: “Call me, I’m waiting.” In this case, fingers are applied to the ear. If the thumb moves towards the mouth and the head is tilted, then this gesture means to drink. Without head movements in drug addicts, it means smoking. In the fingerprint alphabet, this gesture means the letter U. In Asian countries, this gesture shows the number six. And the welcome sign will be in Hawaii or among skydivers and surfers.
OK gesture or ring fingers



Fingers folded into a ring mean the letter O. The ok gesture appeared in America and was used in different situations, but the most common is “OK”, that is, “everything is in order.” This gesture is also used as zeroing or meaning “nothing”. But in Japan this gesture means money. In Mediterranean countries, if you show a man your fingers with a ring, you will offend him by making it clear that he is a homosexual.
Fingers clasped



Locked fingers are often accompanied by a smile, but in fact they indicate depression, uncertainty and hostility. Imagine a person who clasped his hands and bowed his head on them, what happens at this moment? He is upset and ponders what to do next. The tighter the hands are clenched, the more worried he is. If in the same case the head is directed upward and there is a smile on the face, then it is difficult to persuade such a person. Your hands act as a barrier between you and your interlocutor. It is much easier to negotiate with a person whose clasped fingers are located at chest level or lie on the table. To remedy the situation, you can unclasp your fingers by giving something to look at. Now imagine that you are standing and keeping your clasped fingers down or on your knees. How do you feel at this moment? Most likely, there is some tension that you want to hide. If they tell you something, and you accept this position of your hands, then inside you do not agree and thereby express a protest. The more your palms are turned towards the interlocutor, the more liberated you are.
Rubbing the tips of others with your thumb

If a person stretches his hand forward and rubs his thumb against the tips of his other fingers, then he is talking about money. Money is usually mentioned in conversation, so it will be easy for you to decipher this gesture. But the rubbing gesture can be in a situation where a person is trying to convey something to you. In this case, the hand moves forward and upward with the addition of the words: “so here it is!” It feels like some important secret is about to be revealed.
Intertwined fingers gesture

The gesture of crossed or interlaced fingers is used for protection. For example, when they are deceiving or want to avoid being jinxed, for good luck. Moreover, the fingers are intertwined on both hands and hidden from the interlocutor, so such a gesture is difficult to see.

Closed thumb and index finger gesture

This gesture is used when they want to draw attention to something. The closed thumb and index finger gesture often complements speech. The person who makes such a gesture wants the listeners to understand the very essence of what was said.
United fingertips

This gesture is used by people who are confident in themselves and their knowledge. The connected fingertips or "spire" is used by balanced people; they gesticulate little and talk more. Closed fingers also mean decision made. If during the conversation your interlocutor showed a negative attitude (crossed arms and legs, indifference on his face), then his decision is to refuse. In another case (open palms, interested person), the client made a positive decision.
There are two variations of the "pin" with your fingers down and up. The person speaking places his fingers up, and the person listening down.

Alphabet in finger sign language
The alphabet in sign language is used by deaf and mute people. They use finger and hand gestures to make the other person understand. If you encounter such gestures, do not be alarmed. If you look at this table, you will understand that there is nothing difficult in memorizing or understanding.

In conclusion, I would like to say that gestures cannot be considered separately, since the same gesture can be interpreted in different ways. Gestures, words, facial expressions are read in the system, only then can the correct conclusion be drawn. Finger gestures may or may not correspond to words. If they correspond, then the gestures reinforce the verbal information, and if not, then you have to be informed by gestures, since they provide much more information than words.

Gestures and their meaning in different countries

When arriving in another country, we always prepare for the fact that certain difficulties may arise associated with overcoming the language barrier. At the same time, travelers completely forget about gestures, ignorance of which can be much more dangerous and unpredictable.

Public speaking teachers often say that if the speaker does not know what to do with his hands, then it is better to simply shut his mouth with them. This is doubly true for tourists who know nothing about sign language. We will not pose as experts in the field of kinesics and will simply tell you about the main tourist mistakes and convince you that it is easier to learn to gesture correctly than to give up gestures, without which any speech will be insufficient, weak and incomprehensible.

Greetings

This issue should be approached with special care, because any conversation begins with a greeting. Fortunately, the entire civilized world has accepted the tradition of shaking hands, but in some countries, greeting customs have been preserved that may seem more than strange to a Russian person. For example, a Mexican may grab your thumb, but in a Muslim country men are used to hugging each other around the waist (if there is one). In France, even a stranger can kiss you on the cheek, and the people of Lapland are used to rubbing noses as a sign of greeting. As for Asia, the inhabitants of this region are not used to being familiar and touching each other unnecessarily - here it is customary to greet interlocutors by folding your palms

F...CK (all I need is "U") - Fak

Thanks to Hollywood, the exposed middle finger has become famous all over the world. Moreover, in no country does this gesture mean something good and peaceful. Classic meaning This phallic gesture is very harsh, and it means an abrupt end to a conversation and a wish to travel in that direction, which cultured people often convert into a call to “chew.”

In Thailand and Japan, this gesture will be perceived as a willingness to provide the widest range of sexual services, and in Germany, you can get a considerable fine for the middle finger.

Thumb

A gesture using the thumb often demonstrates a person's attitude towards what he happened to see. Thumbs up - “I like it!”, “Dude, this is just cool”; finger facing down - “Ewwww!”, “I don’t like it.” The main thing is not to provoke a person to remember the tradition of lowering the thumb to sum up the results of a gladiator battle in Ancient Rome.

However, the thumbs up is interpreted differently in many countries. If in Germany it is peacefully neutral and means the number 1, then in Greece this gesture will be similar to the phrase “Fuck you!” In Uruguay and Iran, the proudly raised thumb symbolizes an erect male sexual organ, and the gesture actually means a threat sexual violence. The French, by showing their thumb, seem to say, “Sit on it.” If you're not entirely sure what this means, go a little higher and brush up on the Iranian and Uruguay interpretation of the thumb.

So be extremely careful, this especially applies to hitchhikers - in some countries it is much easier to start a war with your thumb than to stop a car.

Dulya, fig, fig

Such a variety of cute epithets indicates the popularity of this gesture, which is used all over the world. In our country, a fig is an unsubstantiated argument in a protracted dispute. In other words, this is our domestic “fak”, which, nevertheless, is not so offensive.

In Japan, China and Korea, the fig is perceived as a phallic symbol, and in Germany this gesture can be used to suggest sex. And if in India a three-fingered butt will be perceived as a threat, then in Turkey and Central America this means an offer to conduct an express course in oral sex.

You can use the fig for your pleasure in Brazil and Portugal, because the local population is accustomed to believing that such a finger structure can bring good luck and ward off evil forces.

Index finger

The index finger itself is the most versatile of all the fingers that Mother Nature has given us. Raise your index finger up, and everyone will become quiet, because in this way you will demand attention. Place it on your lips and it will provide you with deathly silence or a whisper. Twist your index finger at your temple, and you will accurately formulate your opinion about the mental abilities of your interlocutor. It’s about the last gesture that we’ll talk about.

If you find yourself in Holland, then drilling your index finger into the temple area will mean that you are quite smart.

In Italy, this will indicate that you are considered an eccentric person, and in Argentina, this way you will be invited to answer the phone.

If you see someone twirling their finger at their temple in Peru, this can only mean one thing - “Don’t interfere, I think.”

Open palm

In our culture, a raised hand and open palm means “Enough.” But don’t even think about showing your open palm to a Greek, because a descendant of the ancient Hellenes will take this as a direct insult. This is due to a long-standing tradition according to which the faces of criminals were dirty, using, of course, the palm of their hand.

OK

The sign in the form of a ring formed by the index finger and thumb was given to people by divers, who thus notify their partner that everything is in order. There is also a version that this is an invention of journalists who sought to shorten the most popular phrases. In most cases, it means no problems or “zero”. However, not everywhere.

In France, Portugal and some Latin American countries, the “OK” gesture, beloved by Americans and many Europeans, is perceived as indecent and symbolizes the anus. This can be felt especially acutely in Turkey, where a finger ring is an open accusation of homosexuality. But in Tunisia, this gesture can be interpreted as a threat to kill a person.

"Goat"

By clenching your palm into a fist and raising your index finger and little finger up, you will get the famous “crown” or “horns” - a gesture that was first used by the group Black Sabbath and picked up by all fans of “heavy metal”.

In many cultures, this gesture symbolizes the cuckolded devil, which is why people subconsciously attribute certain satanic traits to heavy rock, and lovers of “heavy” guitar riffs are considered admirers of the evil Lucifer. However, here it is worth telling yourself to stop and make allowances for the “cultural wind”, because, for example, in Hinduism and Buddhism, the “goat” is a positive gesture and is used to dispel evil.

In Mediterranean countries, “horns” are shown exclusively to men whose dandruff is not dandruff at all, but sawdust from cut down horns. In other words, this sign can indicate to a Mediterranean man that his wife prefers other people's sheets. It is in this context that “horns” are used by fans dissatisfied with the decision of a football referee in Spain, Portugal, Greece, Colombia, Brazil, Albania, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Thus, the judge is asked to go “to the soap” and is told “While you are here on the field, your wife is pruning roses with the gardener!”

V - Victoria - Victory

The oldest sign in the form of the index and middle fingers raised up means triumph and victory. However, in Italy, this palm-inward gesture will mean the female genital organ and actions of a corresponding nature. You can strengthen the gesture by placing your nose between your fingers.

Shaka

This gesture in the form of a protruding thumb and little finger is the most “lounge” of all possible and means “Relax.” Shaka is a mood that reigns in Hawaii and is a true embodiment of the lifestyle of many islanders. This gesture is often used as a greeting in Hawaii. It is also very popular among skydivers, surfers and others like them.

Russians are accustomed to interpreting this gesture in their own way, associating it with the idea of ​​the average Hawaiian, who in the minds of most Russian residents is a wild Rastafarian with a huge smoky pipe of a joint and tangled dreadlocks. That is why this gesture with a thumb raised to the mouth means an invitation to expand consciousness with the help of cannabinol. All you have to do is put your thumb to your ear, and the gesture will automatically mean “I’ll call.”

Language demonstration

If in Russia you stick your tongue out at a person, he will not smile back at you. However, there is still nothing critical in this gesture. But in New Zealand, exposing one's taste buds can seriously offend a person.

In Australia, you will most likely get kicked in the neck for sticking your tongue out, but in Italy this way you are accused of cowardice.

In Germany, you shouldn’t stick your tongue out at other drivers while driving, because you can get a fine of 300 US dollars.

Glass upside down

In Russia, by turning a glass upside down, a non-drinker demonstrates his refusal to drink alcohol, and in the language of a drinker this means “I respect you, but enough is enough.”

Under no circumstances should you overturn the dishes in England, as bar patrons may perceive this action as an invitation to a fight. What could be better than a colorful bruise or a cleverly broken nose after a good drinking session?

But in the USA, a bartender who places an upside down glass in front of you invites you to drink at the house’s expense. If you accept a treat, simply return the glass to its normal position.

Be extremely careful with your gestures. But if you want to turn your trip into a walk through unpredictability, forget everything that was said about :o)

Enjoy the culture shock and unexpected twists of fate.
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Incredible facts

It is not known how accurate palmistry is, but scientists say that some of a person’s abilities can be judged by the length of his fingers. In this case, to predict your future, it is not at all necessary to go to a palmist, but you can do it yourself, sitting comfortably in a chair. By the difference in the lengths of the index and ring fingers, one can judge athletic success and talent in terms of science, sexual orientation and susceptibility to certain diseases.

Researchers at the University of Cambridge found that finger length was a predictor of success in the business world: those stockbrokers with a long ring finger made six times more money than those with a shorter ring finger.

Skeptics did not ignore the findings of Cambridge scientists, but researchers from other countries confirmed their results. It is believed that the ratio between the lengths of the index and ring fingers depends on the amount of the male hormone testosterone received in the mother's womb. On average men have a longer ring finger, and women have a longer index finger. Professor John Manning called the relationship between these fingers an indicator of the amount of testosterone received in the past and future potential.

The ring finger is longer than the index finger

Most often, this ratio occurs in men. People with a long ring finger can boast of success in sports, especially in running and football.

Researchers from the University of Bath noted that children with longer ring fingers showed ability in sciences related to numbers - mathematics, physics, a love for which is traditionally attributed to the male half of humanity. Other study finds link between amount of testosterone produced in the womb and autism, which is four times more common in boys.

The index finger is longer than the ring finger

This ratio is more common in women and indicates learning ability. People with a longer index finger have better language skills and higher literacy levels.

When studying sexual minorities, scientists noted that Lesbians were more likely to have a longer ring finger, which indicates that more testosterone was received in the womb, and exactly the opposite was true for homosexual men who had a longer index finger.

However, even here there was skepticism: parallel studies showed that 70 percent of this finger length ratio is inherited from parents.

The finger of Jupiter, or the index finger, was named so by the ancient Romans in honor of their supreme god, chief over all other gods, as well as the god of kings - Jupiter.

Palmistry also calls this finger royal (since it was on this finger that representatives of royal blood wore rings). It is to them that we point, command and attract attention to ourselves; it is he who is associated with ambition, power, authority and status.

Since childhood, the index finger has been the first finger in everything for us; we use it to get acquainted with the objects around us, check their safety, and explore the world. It has an informational function; we use it to turn the pages of books or look for the desired line.

In some religious movements there is a belief that all negative energy comes out of a person through this finger. Therefore, the attitude towards him is especially cautious.

This is the finger of a personality, a developed ego, and from it one can tell about a person’s level of self-esteem, his ambition and ambition.

In palmistry there are certain rules for analyzing the characteristics of fingers. Important things to consider:

• length;
• thickness;
• shape of the nail plate;
• development of phalanges.

It is also important to consider one of important rules Palmistry - differences between right and left hands. All information read from the left hand is what was given to a person at birth, what qualities and inclinations he was born with. The information in the right hand changes over the course of life. All events that happened to a person and influenced him are reflected precisely on the right hand.

Length

The main thing to pay attention to when studying the finger of Jupiter is the length. A long, developed index finger means that its owner has a developed ego, high self-esteem, self-confidence and strength; it is not so easy to break (that is, if this finger is longer than the finger of Apollo, or the ring finger).

Such a person is a born leader; other people will follow him. These qualities will most likely manifest themselves in childhood, and one can observe how such a child is able to organize others.

Such people are far from being tyrants or leaders intoxicated with power; they are responsible and approach any task with special care. They are true professionals, experts in their field, spend a lot of effort to understand the issue under study, and always dig deep.

With a strong and developed finger, self-control and self-control are added to all qualities. Such people will not worry about little things and take everything to heart; they are like a horse during a race: they move towards their goal, calmly and methodically overcoming obstacles.

A rounded finger with a slight narrowing in the area of ​​the second phalanx adds diplomacy and the ability to feel and understand other people. Such a person will always take into account the interests of others and try to be attentive to the team. Such people make good line managers: they know the characteristics of their subordinates, they know how to motivate them.

The short finger of Jupiter (in short, the ring finger) speaks of caution and thoughtfulness in a person’s actions. Such people will not go towards the goal with their eyes closed; they tend to think about their every step. They don’t get into trouble, they don’t try to be first, they clearly understand what place they occupy in the world, they know what they want. They are attentive to the feelings of others and very patient. Such people find common language with children and animals.

If Apollo's (ring) finger is longer than the index finger, then such a person will be prone to demonstrative, perhaps even shocking behavior. Such people are often inclined towards creative professions; they make good actors, musicians, artists, and journalists. They are sociable and open, attracting attention as appearance, and with your knowledge.

If the index finger is longer on the left hand (usually the last child in the family), such people are more shy and self-absorbed. If, on the contrary, it is longer on the right hand than on the left, then this indicates activity and a desire to prove oneself in society.

• If the index finger is much thinner than the rest, this indicates a person’s serious determination; he will go through both fire and water to achieve his goal.
• If the finger, on the contrary, is thicker and rounder compared to other fingers, this indicates a person’s calmness, balance and reflexivity. Such people are true contemplators, they do not chase success, they are more inclined to “comprehend Zen.”

Nails

Palmistry pays special attention to the analysis of nail plates. Let's look at the finger of Jupiter.

The nail plate of the index finger, curved towards the middle and ring fingers, means that the person is dreamy and strives to make his aspirations come true. Such people often have quite a strong connection with their parents throughout their lives.

The nail plate directed towards the thumb indicates that a person is altruistic; he can sacrifice his interests for the benefit of others. Such people are compassionate, compassionate, and inclined to participate in charitable events.

A “spade” shaped nail (narrowed at the base and widened at the end) is worn by people who are sensitive to the surrounding reality. They understand well the principles of the material world and think deductively. Practical, energetic and active.

An angular or rectangular shape of a nail indicates a person’s straightforwardness. He doesn’t mince words and finds out everything he needs directly and boldly. He is inclined to adequately and soberly assess current events and draw the right conclusions.

Such people have a developed system and remarkable intellectual abilities. People with this type of nail are reserved and formal, keeping their emotions under control. They can make good lawyers.

A conical nail means that a person is at a high level of development of his spiritual capabilities. Such people are sensitive to the slightest changes in environment, they are able to foresee various events, they have developed intuition and the gift of foresight.

The interests of such people are in the plane of faith, religion, esotericism and even the occult. Such people are emotional, they react vividly to various events in their lives. They are also often oppositionists, nihilists, revolutionaries, capable of opposing themselves to the foundations and rules of the world.

Development of phalanges

A more developed upper phalanx of the finger of Jupiter speaks of the sensuality of nature and the ability to experience inspiration. Such people have a keen sense of works of art. They are obsessed with higher ideals and have high moral principles. They can be called truth-seekers. Such people should develop in creative professions.

A developed middle phalanx indicates a person’s penchant for science. Such people are especially good at philosophy and humanities. They are prone to self-development and internal personal growth. They tend to know not only themselves, but also their origins; they are interested in the history of the family and genealogical connections.

They can find themselves in philosophy, history, they also make good psychologists, religious figures and art critics. Such a person with the long finger of Jupiter is capable of becoming the founder of a new religious or philosophical teaching.

A developed lower phalanx speaks of the rationality of a person who is always able to assess the current situation from a practical point of view. Such people know how to plan well and also manage money.

If the lower phalanx is also thickened, then such a person has a special weakness for comfort and tasty food. Such people make tasters, chefs, and restaurateurs. They know how to create an atmosphere of comfort and hospitality in their home.

Palmistry also provides information about which organs each of the fingers is responsible for. The organs that Jupiter's finger is responsible for are the stomach and liver. Stimulation and massage of the index finger has a beneficial effect on these organs and also increases general tone body. Author: Ekaterina Volkova

The finger located next to the thumb is called the index or Jupiter finger. This is the most important finger because it is responsible for self-awareness. The index finger symbolizes the connection between a person and his inner self. It governs the inner world, the process of self-improvement, self-esteem and personal vision. Feelings of responsibility and integrity are also associated with this finger. In this article we will talk about how the index finger affects character, how it is interpreted in palmistry, etc.

Index finger length

The length of the index finger is assessed relative to the ring finger.

If the mirror finger is the same length or half a centimeter shorter than the ring finger and if it is straight, then the situation is absolutely normal, and there is a complete balance of properties and qualities. You can move on to other characteristics.

If the index finger is at least a millimeter longer than the ring finger, it is considered long. A long index finger speaks of a carefully hidden, but incredibly strong thirst for power and control. Such people have innate authority and strive to control others in everything.

They are ready to work persistently to achieve personal goals. Such people are well aware of their own worth and consider themselves worthy of everything they achieve through their own labor.

It has been proven that the development of the cerebral cortex occurs in early childhood and largely depends on emotional interaction with the person caring for the child.

The development of the ring and index fingers is also associated with levels of residual testosterone and estrogen.

Thus, the relative length of these fingers can tell a lot about early development person. When we are dealing with the long index finger of the passive hand (the length is estimated relative to the ring finger), we can say that even in early childhood the person was aware of himself and the consequences of his actions. This often happens to the only, late or youngest children in the family. Parents have high expectations for them, which children have to live up to. This also happens to those who have to take on the role of an absent or inadequate mother. Whether such children have a strong and energetic mother or not, they have to early age take responsibility. People with long index fingers tend to take themselves too seriously. They prefer to hide in their own world than to sacrifice important beliefs for the sake of such “little things” as fame or popularity. They instinctively distrust those who are flashy and boastful. They are characterized by innate conservatism (and sometimes a certain selfishness). But these people are born with a sincere soul. They have high ideals, ambitious goals and standards that they strive to live up to. Very often such people occupy high positions associated with great responsibility. And they carry out their duties with dignity and aplomb.

How does the size of your index finger affect your character?

• It is of normal size if it is equal in length to the finger of the Sun. This finger speaks of a conscious thought process and belief system that is absent in monkeys, since their index finger is very short.
• If Jupiter's finger is long, i.e. longer than the Sun finger or the middle of the upper phalanx of the Saturn finger, it denotes piety, liberal values, responsibility and ambition. Such a person thinks about his own prestige and does not participate in anything that could tarnish his reputation.
• This finger is considered short if it is shorter than the Sun finger or the middle of the upper phalanx of the Saturn finger. The owner of a short finger of Jupiter and a bad or thin hand is engaged in activities that discredit him.
• A finger that is too short indicates an unscrupulous person, a thief and a scoundrel. This person does not hold back his emotions and easily gets angry. The wife of a man with a short finger of Jupiter is older than him, especially when the fate line includes islands or is interrupted. This person has affairs outside of marriage, and his wife may have health problems. If this person is a woman, her husband may be operated on for stomach problems. A person may become a widow or widower, especially when the fate line ends on the head line or a deep branch of the heart line approaches the mind line.

What diseases does Jupiter's finger indicate?

Hippocrates, the Greek philosopher, believed that this finger was directly related to the lungs, and the thin second phalanx of the Jupiter finger indicates pulmonary tuberculosis.

The organs that the index finger represents are the stomach, liver, gallbladder and spleen. If it is curved towards the Saturn finger (or middle finger) and has a very pale nail, it can be assumed that one of the above organs is weakened and susceptible to disease. Preventive measures may include following a certain diet. Predisposition to gout, rheumatism, sciatica, etc. may be expressed in the thickening of the lower phalanx compared to the lower phalanges of other fingers.

If the nail of the Jupiter finger is round, anomalies of the throat are possible, and if the nail is elongated, there is a small distance between the line of the mind and the line of the heart, and there is an island on the line of the mind under the Mount of Mercury, there is a high risk of asthma.

Phalanges of the index finger

Nail phalanx

The nail phalanx symbolizes the sphere of implementation of unwritten laws, ethical norms and metaphysical ideas, the perception of the transcendental. Its appearance demonstrates a person’s ability to make a choice between rational and irrational, concrete or abstract perception of the world. It depends on the general appearance of the nail phalanx - conical, angular or spade-shaped. Typically, the shape of the end of the corresponding finger determines the characteristics of the nail phalanx. For example, the conical shape corresponds to the finger of Saturn; the nail phalanx of the finger of Jupiter usually has an even more pointed appearance.

Middle phalanx of the index finger

The middle phalanx of the finger of Jupiter is associated with the nature of the incarnation and specific actions. This is the basis of the response style, a reflection of perception. In many ways, the proportions of the middle phalanx depend on the significance of the analysis and synthesis of the brain for a person’s daily life and his adaptation. Thus, the middle phalanx is identical to the nature of the Uma line on the palm.

Radicular phalanx of the index finger

The basal or radical phalanx of the finger of Jupiter indicates the degree of strength required to adapt, realize one's influence and claims. A fairly long and full basal phalanx speaks of initiative, creative activity, and the ability to realize what was planned. These properties of the Jupiter finger should be based on the capabilities of the thumb and not conflict with the neighboring ones.

The fingers, as already mentioned, represent the most external and mobile part of the mechanism for perceiving the environment. And it depends only on the shape of the nail phalanx what this mechanism is primarily focused on, and what details it pays more attention to.

Index finger tubercle

On the active side of the hand (the “I” side) is the Mount of Jupiter. It symbolizes the potential of mental strength aimed at satisfying ambition, upholding self-esteem, as well as maintaining authority and realizing ambitions. Usually, ambition is not realized by a person, but the strength of his motivations is fixed in the consciousness, this is guessed by the size of the mound. However, without physical strength(determined by the expression of the thenar/pad of the thumb) satisfaction of ambitions (mountain of Jupiter, as well as the length and shape of the index finger) is simply not feasible.

In astrology, the mounts of the index finger belong to the Jupiter/Sagittarius/8th house trinity. This commonality involves the characteristics of the index finger. My comparisons of hands and horoscopes showed that the Mount of Jupiter also combines the symbols of Mars/Aries/1st house and Sun/Leo/5th house. With an index finger that starts further away than usual, the last trinity is almost always dominant. In this case, the Mount of Jupiter and the index finger indicate the potential of the houses of personality, described in the character of the 1st, 5th and 9th houses. Moreover, the opposition sign Gemini is defeated in the focus of the energies of the Mount of Jupiter, which can be seen in the lines located close to the Mount of Mercury.

• Jupiter principle: law, higher meaning, leadership, purpose.
• In psychology: the desire to discover opportunities, emancipation, ethical guidelines, social success, horizons. Insight, talent for assimilation, adaptation to the environment, sense of proportion, justice.
• In society: lawyers, priests, missionaries, bankers, manufacturers and businessmen, officials, judges, scientists, speakers, ministers, presidents, great artists, doctors (the surgeon is Scorpio), senior police officers, officers. Affected Jupiter: swindlers, liars, counterfeiters, politicians.
• In biology: metabolism, enzymatic activity. Excess weight, tumors, hormonal disorders.
• In the body: liver, cell growth, blood circulation.
• Sagittarius: desire for independence, inspiration, determination, self-identification, self-confidence, fearlessness, insight, impulsiveness, intelligence, love of travel, sports, philosophy, religion, interest in foreign policy.
• In anatomy: hips, pelvic girdle, sacrum.
• 9th house. independence of thinking, higher education, religious and philosophical views, original worldview, love of truth, long journeys to distant countries, publications, spiritual development.

What do the bumps on the finger of Jupiter mean?

Convex index finger speaks of the spiritual potential of the individual, healthy self-awareness, healthy ambition and ambition, authority, justice and power. This favorable sign indicates the ability to lead, based on actual abilities, innate constancy and sociability. People of Jupiter are friendly, kind-hearted, generous, flexible, and by nature they are gifted with faith in God. They prefer the process of gaining power and fame to their final result - material wealth. Many of them devote themselves to politics, the army and religion, as well as activities that involve leadership. The positive properties of the Mount of Jupiter potential can be used if a person has enough vitality. If there are few of them, feelings of inferiority and dissatisfaction arise.

Very large mount of Jupiter indicates excessive ambition, thirst for power, delusions of grandeur, morbid imagination, exaggerated self-importance in this world, pride, arrogance, lust, disregard for laws, self-deception and hypocrisy. Self-deception can lead to severe depression.

Flat mount of Jupiter may indicate a complete lack of ambition. This person most often lacks the will to live or faith in himself, in the development of his innate abilities. And this can cause laziness. In addition to this sign, short index finger length signals a decreased sense of self-worth.

An important detail: the “ladder” on the Mount of Jupiter, formed by two lines included in the line of Life, which are crossed by the line related to the Mount of Jupiter, indicates the success that a person can achieve through personal efforts. The branch of the Life line extending far to the Mount of Jupiter is called the line of ambition.

On the Mount of Jupiter, sometimes the lines form the so-called teacher’s quadrangle.” This means not only a professional teacher, but also everyone who can transfer knowledge and skills to other people

Dissimilarity of both hands

This quality shows that a person has changed himself under the influence of circumstances. If the Jupiter finger is longer on the minor hand, then the person has been overwhelmed by the demands of others. If there is a long finger of Jupiter on the dominant hand, then the person has learned to show his character and willpower. He forced himself to fight for his rights for his place in the sun.

Types of index finger

What does the index finger mean?

Short index finger

People with such a short finger suffer from a lack of conviction. They lack self-confidence. They often lack a clear sense of purpose in life or themselves. They tend to evaluate themselves according to other people's standards and may become frustrated when they hear criticism of themselves. They need approval from others. These people are very easy to manipulate and are willing to sacrifice their own dreams for the sake of others. They are often loving and caring, but must be sure that they have time for themselves, to pursue their own interests. They should learn to rely on their own judgment.

Sometimes the long finger of Apollo can make one perceive the finger of Jupiter as short. Likewise, the low-set finger of Jupiter appears smaller than it actually is. If the Jupiter finger is shorter than the Apollo finger, then the person is well adapted to life, but he is more interested in expressing his creativity than in receiving and accumulating a large amount of money.

Highly placed short finger of Jupiter

This position indicates self-confidence and ambition. If the finger is also long and has a clearly defined pattern on the pad, then very little can stop such a person on the path to achieving his goal.

Average position of the finger of Jupiter

The index finger, located in a single line with the rest, indicates balance. Such a person is never overly ambitious, selfish, shy or modest. He is able to help others and understand them down to the subtleties, likes to make his own decisions, but is ready to cooperate and discuss the problem.

Low placed short finger of Jupiter

This situation indicates a problem, since the person is very unsure of himself. He lacks the courage or ability to stand up for himself. He may be overly shy, especially if his fingers are in an arc. He often prefers that others make decisions for him, he is satisfied with the plans of other people, and does not like public statements, even for his own protection. He is capable of self-sacrifice or martyrdom.