Chiromancy or palmistry is an ancient practice of predicting a person's future based on the lines and patterns on their palms. However, chiromantic can also refer to other types of fortune-telling that involve the use of hands, such as hand-reading or chirognomy. Synonyms for chiromantic include palm reading, palmistry, hand analysis, hand divination, and hand reading. In some cultures, such as Indian and Chinese, palmistry is considered a serious art and many people consult palm readers to gain insight into their future. Regardless of one's beliefs, it is fascinating to learn about the different methods and interpretations used in chiromancy.