There are some of the Vedic texts were written in the earliest Sanskrit during the Aryan culture. These scriptures do make explicit references to palmistry. However, only the most illustrious philosophers and palmists employed them. For fear of misuse, the scriptures were kept out of the hands of the general public.

These palmistry writings were studied by renowned Irish astrologer Louis Hamon Count (Cheiro) before his visit to India. He visited several regions of the nation and encountered the Brahmin Joshi family. The Brahmin taught Cheiro about the "Hasth Samudrik Shastra." Later, this became known as "Palmistry." It was known as hand reading or palm reading in Western culture.

This was brand-new form of divination was introduced to society by Cheiro, and the knowledge was passed down through the generations. At that time, a lot of monarchs and princes sought counsel from palmists and astrologers before making crucial choices—even before engaging in combat.

In the 16th and 17th centuries, both the early Greeks and the Romanians used palmistry. Thus, palmistry became a vital component of astrology during the Renaissance. Some physicians and philosophers also used palmistry to sharpen their skills. However, it wasn't until the 20th century that the conceptual and physical implications of palmistry and hand reading were acknowledged. Julius Spier published the earliest known treatise on palmistry. 'Hands of Children' was the title of the 1944 publication. The author is Carl Jung. The following book, written by Andrew Fitzherbert in 1990, was influenced by the first one.

The lines and undulations in a person's hands are currently thought to be the most accurate sources for predicting fate by palmists. The past, present, and future of a person are all part of their fate. It alludes to the journey a man will make while still on Earth. This includes important occurrences, highs, and lows, flaws and virtues, as well as negative and positive energy. Therefore, the palm of the person serves as a mirror! It depicts the story of life.

In palmistry, the main and extra lines, the mounts, the symbols, and the shape of the palm and fingers are all examined to forecast a person's future.