Originally Posted by Jade Young

Jade raised her hand and said, "There are four general shapes, each designated to a elemental symbol, earth, air, water and fire. Earth-shaped fingers are more squareish, air-shaped are longer, sometimes with bulging knuckles or low-set thumbs, water-shapes are also long, but more flexible and conically shaped, and fire hands have shorter fingers, sometimes with flushed or pinkish skin. There are also twelve different types of fingernails, each associated with a different zodiac sign.

Originally Posted by Hermione_loves_Ron

Originally Posted by Jane Austenian

Jane raised her hand, "Whether they are cone like, rectangular, or oval-like."

Originally Posted by DeathEater24601

"While there are many types of fingers one observes when studying the hand, certain main shapes can tie in with four major classifications in cheiromancy, which are associated with the elements. An Earth hand is known to have broad, square fingers which are equal to the length of the palm from wrist to the bottom of the fingers. Air hands have long fingers often exhibiting protruding knuckles, and the length of one's palm from wrist to the bottom of one's fingers is usually less than the length of the fingers.Water hands have long, flexible, conical fingers, and the length of the palm from wrist to the bottom of the fingers is usually less than the width across the widest part of the palm, and usually equal to the length of the fingers. However, a fire hand trait is known that they have shorter fingers; the length of the palm from wrist to the bottom of the fingers is usually greater than the length of the fingers," Desdemonda rattled off, her hand still raised.

Originally Posted by The Old Toad

Originally Posted by relly1611

Jessica raised her hand:
"There are four shapes:
Earth hands are generally identified by broad, square palms and fingers, thick or coarse skin, and ruddy color. The length of the palm from wrist to the bottom of the fingers is usually equal to the length of the fingers.

Air hands exhibit square or rectangular palms with long fingers and sometimes protruding knuckles, low-set thumbs, and dry skin. The length of the palm from wrist to the bottom of the fingers is usually less than the length of the fingers.
Water hands are recognizable by the long, sometimes oval-shaped palm, with long, flexible, conical fingers. The length of the palm from wrist to the bottom of the fingers is usually less than the width across the widest part of the palm, and usually equal to the length of the fingers.

Fire hands are characterized by a square or rectangular palm, flushed or pink skin, and shorter fingers. The length of the palm from wrist to the bottom of the fingers is usually greater than the length of the fingers.

Originally Posted by Tomasina Riddle

Tommy raised her hand again, "Also the fingers are related to a god or goddess. Like the ring finger is associated with the Greek god Apollo." She told her

Originally Posted by Monkey Princess

Originally Posted by aussiegirl

Kayla raised her hand. "To elaborate on what the others have said" she added;

"Square Finger Tips : People who have these fingertips tend to be careful and methodical thinkers. These people take a rational view of life. However on the down side they tend to lack creativity.
Pointed Finger Tips : These people have a sensitive and fragile personality. These finger tips are associated with artists, writers, poets and daydreamers.
Conic Finger Tips: These people have a flexible disposition and make good negotiators. Emotional security is important for peace of mind.
Spatulate Finger Tips: These are action people who tend to be dynamic thinkers. They are usually inventors, explorers and pioneers in new industrys."

Originally Posted by Hermione_loves_Ron

Originally Posted by Krissy Moon

Krissy blushed a deep scarlet. "Sorry professor I was confused... I believe `tis
A long index finger shows self confidence and awareness.For people with a short index finger the reverse holds true. They are usually shy, afraid they will fail and inclined to have self doubt.
If the middle finger is long it indicates a person who treats life very seriously. They believe strongly in getting ahead.

People with short middle fingers are careless and generally prefer not to work

Most people tend to have a middle sized middle finger, meaning they are somewhere in between.
If the ring finger is long the person will have a creative nature. They will go well in the field of art or fashion design.

Sometimes this long ring finger is associated with people who have a gambling problem.

Short ring fingers are extremly rare.
People with long little fingers have a high I.Q. They make good writers and speakers.

A short little finger reveals emotional immaturity.

If the little finger is low set it indicates the person as a child had a problem with one of their parents. In some cases it indicates they were a victim of child abuse.

If the little finger sticks out from the hand it may indicate the person is involved in a relationship they do not want to be in.

I don't think there is anything about the thumb, though I may be wrong." She shrugged suddenly filled with self doubt. it wasn't quite finger shape, but it was length and how they sat on the hand.

Originally Posted by Ms. Diggory

Since what she was going to say was pretty much already said, she pointed out something that Cassandra said before about having mixed type of fingers, "One may have an Earth hand with short fingers, showing a down-to-earth but dynamic character, such as a Capricornian might have. Or one may be an Air hand with same-length fingers - someone who is witty and talkative but also changeable, the way a Geminian might be. Kaika said, after raising her hand.

Originally Posted by The Old Toad

Originally Posted by relly1611

"The fingers can beointed-shaped fingers,cone-shaped fingers, square fingers , spade-shaped fingers." Jessica answered with her hand up.

Originally Posted by SeerCassandraTrelawney

Cassandra smirked at her answer and added "Finger shape would normally coincide with the shape of the hand. However, most hands represent a mixture of finger types. This mixture helps to create a diversity of qualities and talents for a person. The shape of the fingernail is also used in trying to determine the type of finger. Pointed-shaped fingers often have almond shaped nails; cone-shaped fingers will have oval nail; square fingers have square nails; spade-shaped fingers should have square-based nails which broaden at the tip."

Cassandra was determined to outshine Anna know... was she trying to be the knew Xana Venefica? "Finger reading doesn't only depend on shape... it is read on four characteristics. The shape, of course, but also the length, the smoothness, and the space between fingers."

"The length of your fingers are relative to the size of your palm. On average, the longest finger is about seven-eighths the size of your palm, and if it is just as long s your Palm, then your fingers are considered long. Short fingers are shorter than seven-eighths of the palm. In relation to the fingers, the thumb is normally higher than the bottom joining of the index finger. The index finger, however, reaches a third of the way up the nail of the middle finger. The ring finger normally reaches just above the nail of the middle finger and the little, or pinkie, finger should reach the top joint of the ring finger."

"The smoothness of knottiness of the fingers and their joints is a good indication of which area of life a person would most likely be active in. It also deals with the instinctive, practical, and intellectual attainment in regards to the fields which each finger represents. The middle finger deals with service (goals, restrictions). The index finger deals with authority (position, wealth, happiness). The ring finger deals with fulfillment (fame, success). Finally, the little finger deals with activity (health, mind, commercial ventures). Characteristics of finger smoothness, if your joints are generally smooth, then you may tend to be passive, letting other control you, but at the same time quite impulsive which may sometimes lead to carelessness."

"Finally, it is also important to note the way fingers are spaced apart. With your hand in a relaxed position, examine how some fingers stand apart from others and how some stick close to the adjacent fingers. "

"An independent mind is signified when your little finger stands apart from the ring finger, with a great deal of space between them. An art related life is shown when the ring finger sticks close to the middle finger. Your fate will also aid in your success. If your middle finger and the index finger stick close together, it shows that you will gain authority and rank through your own goals and dreams. If they stand apart, then your position will come from other means."

Originally Posted by MuggleBornWitch3

"Thank you, very much, ma'am," Anna replied, smiling up at the woman for giving her five points. Upon being asked her name said, "My name is Anna Greingoth."

She thought on the question for a moment and then said, "They are separated into four different groups: earth, air, water, and fire. The Earth group has broad, square palms and fingers, thick or coarse skin, and ruddy color. The Air group has square or rectangular palms with long fingers and sometimes protruding knuckles, low-set thumbs, and dry skin. The Water group has sometimes oval-shaped palm, with long, flexible, conical fingers. The Fire group has square or rectangular palm, flushed or pink skin, and shorter fingers."

Anna raised her hand again, and said, "The shapes are conical, square, spatulate, straight, and knotty."

A few minutes later, Anna raised her hand again. "I'd like to add on to my answer, Professor. Another shape would be pointed."