How does Tickle know this about you? Using a sample of over 1400 people, Tickle’s psychologists sought to validate what palmists have known for centuries — the lines in your hand and the formation of your palm can be a true reflection of the individual if properly interpreted. Through rigorous statistical analyses, Tickle was able to find empirical evidence that certain relationships exist between the characteristics of your palm and the way you approach life. For example, our research experts found that there is a significant likelihood that people with:

• A Life Line origin high and close to their index finger live life to its fullest
• A variable depth Head Line have widely varying levels of concentration
• A Heart Line destination curving toward their middle finger are highly expressive
• Rounded fingers and thumbs are impressionable
• A pink Mound of Saturn have a high sense of self worth and are reliable and cautious

Hand analysis has been used for centuries to explore possibilities for the present and future. Hand analysts believe that your life shapes the lines in your palm because the way that you use your hands directly reflects your relationship to the world. An in-depth analysis of your palm can help you tap into your special abilities as well as help you guide your future by reading the signs.

	To help you better consider the information you might hear from a traditionally trained palmist or hand analyst, Tickle has generated a traditional palm reading with scientific annotations. These annotations reflect the confidence with which Tickle would agree with a traditionally trained palmist. Items with three checkmarks reflect a high confidence of accuracy — three or more claims were statistically validated in Tickle’s study. Items with two checkmarks indicate that two claims were statistically validated. Items with one checkmark indicate that one claim was statistically validated. Items with no checkmarks were not validated in Tickle’s study.

Palmists can learn a substantial amount from the lines of your palm. The four major lines are your Life Line, Head Line, Heart Line, and Destiny Line. From your Life Line, a palmist can tell what your general approach to life is and how you deal with life’s challenges. Your Head Line reveals how you process information and think through problems. Your Heart Line can give a palmist insight into your personal relationships, including friends, family, and significant other(s). Your Destiny Line pertains to changes in your personal drive and focus over time. In addition, a palmist can read some of the lesser lines — if they are present in your palm — for information on your level of creativity, communication skill, and attachments you may have or will have with others throughout your life.

Life Line

The Life Line reveals your approach to life and how you handle uncertainty or hardship. It is a common misconception that the Life Line can tell you when you will die. Even persons with relatively short Life Lines can live a long life. Generally, the information that can be gleaned from your Life Line pertains to your overall outlook and the ease with which you will travel through your life.

You tend to seek out adventure in your life. To you there are no limitations. You often push yourself beyond the boundaries that may have been prescribed to you by others. Your individuality is likely to lead you in some unexpected directions.

One of the most important things to you in life is to make sure that you are living your life to its fullest. When you have regrets, they are likely to stem from a sense of not having done enough or wishing that you had done something differently.

When you are confronted with conflicts in life, you tend to react in a carefree manner, trusting that things will work out over time. This can mean that you may neglect a problem until you’re swimming in hot water.

Head Line

The Head Line reveals how you process information and think through problems. It is a common misconception that the Head Line can tell you how intelligent you are. Persons with various styles of Head Lines can be very smart, but in different ways. Primarily, the information that can be gathered from your Head Line pertains to your particular way of understanding the information you come into contact with throughout your life.

When it comes to leadership, you are probably quite comfortable in either the role of the leader or the follower. Since taking charge is not necessarily something you covet, you are usually fine with stepping aside to let someone else take the lead. However, if no one else steps up, you know you are capable of taking on the leader role.

Your thought process tends to be based on intuition. You probably enjoy letting your imagination get the best of you during your decision-making process, and you may lean on some psychic abilities. Your knack to draw on your intuition may leave others feeling lost or confused about your thought process.

The projects that you tend to welcome the most are ones where you can rely on your intuition or people skills to solve various problems. You prefer this rather than periods of intense concentration.

When you have a choice, you’d probably rather research and investigate multiple options simultaneously. You are likely a master multi-tasker who enjoys having many balls in the air at the same time.

Heart Line

The Heart Line reveals how you handle the relationships in your life and how comfortable you are with intimacy. It is a common misconception that the Heart Line can tell you definitively what relationships you will have in the future. On average, the information that can be collected from your Heart Line indicates the influences in your life that have in the past or will in the future affect your personal relationships, including friends, family, and significant other(s).

Your ability to be intimate with others may be influenced by a lack of commitment. You may find it difficult to make emotional promises, even if you are married. People you don’t know well may find you somewhat distant.

In a close relationship, you tend to be a nurturing person who is especially focused on helping others. Your ideal life partner will likely reward you for your sensitivity and generosity. At times, you may run into conflict in your relationships by being too self-sacrificing. This creates a resentful attitude in you.

For more information about your close relationships with others, see the "Attachment Lines" section of this report below.

Destiny Line

The Destiny Line (also called the Saturn Line) reveals changes in your personal drive and focus over time. There is much that a palmist can tell about your career and/or personal drive, including approximate timing of major events or changes — just by looking at the Destiny Line! Primarily, the information garnered from your Destiny Line on your right palm — the Palm you looked at to answer the questions on this test — pertains to your career. In turn, the information gathered from your Destiny Line on your left palm pertains to your personal sense of purpose.

Your career choice is likely influenced by your intense focus, along with your gifted ability to systematically set and achieve goals. Dedicated and persistent, the job most likely to make you work around the clock is one that rewards your steady and unwavering pace toward completing objectives.

Your career direction is likely constructed by your resourcefulness and adaptability. When you reach a fork in the road you’re probably not worried. Most likely, you’re able to feel comfortable following either path.

Apollo Line

The Apollo Line can predict your level of creativity and flexibility, although not everyone has an Apollo Line; it is a vertical line that appears below your ring finger.

The presence of an Apollo Line — especially a long or deep one — suggests higher than average success in creative ventures. A person with an Apollo Line is more likely to receive acknowledgement as an expert or specialist in their chosen field. There is also a high likelihood of gaining personal recognition.

Mercury Line

The Mercury Line can foretell your skill at communication or psychic ability. However, not everyone has a Mercury Line; it is a vertical line that appears below your pinky finger.

If you don’t have a Mercury Line in your palm, it doesn’t represent a lack of communication skills. Usually, it suggests you land around average or slightly above in your public speaking skills. Otherwise, there is a chance that you may not listen to your intuition as closely as those with a Mercury Line.

Your palm does not contain the Line of Psychic Ability, which resembles an arc that is an extension of a person’s Mercury Line. While psychics do not always have the Line of Psychic Ability, those who have the line can more easily tap into their paranormal skills. While you may have psychic abilities, you will likely have a more difficult time accessing them than someone with the Line of Psychic Ability.

Attachment Lines

The Attachment Lines reveal the major relationships you may have with others. Traditional palmists engage in ample debate about the validity of these lines as predictions of marriages and children. However, most agree that the attachment lines indicate the possibility that a person might marry or have children, whether they choose to or not is a decision left to the individual.

A palmist would say that you will be married multiple times or have several committed relationships that do not lead to marriage. It will be up to you at some point to make a decision that will either drive you toward or away from each of these relationships. A palmist would say that you will have the opportunity to have at least one child, probably including a girl. The decision to embrace this opportunity to bring children into your life is yours.

The mounds of your palm can tell you what kinds of energy you possess naturally and which energies will be more difficult for you to access. Through a careful examination of the fleshy areas of your hand, you can learn which areas of life you will be most likely to find success. The following traits were determined by looking at the shape and color of different areas of your hand.

Mound of Jupiter

The Mound of Jupiter — located in the upper right corner of your palm, just below your index finger — is related to your personal power, your hopes and ambitions, and your ability to lead others.

You are blessed with a strong Mound of Jupiter. So, what does that mean? When you are at your best, the clear goals you set go hand-in-hand with your self-motivated direction. Together these qualities tend to set you apart from others as a strong leader.

Mound of Saturn

The Mound of Saturn — located in the upper portion of your palm, just below your middle finger — is related to your concept of self-worth, personal satisfaction, and security.

Your palm reveals a somewhat poor Mound of Saturn, as affirmed by its shape and color. You probably don’t have an innate gift for self-reflection or personal accountability. To tap into your inner tranquility all you need to do is put forth the commitment to change. It’s well within your reach!

Mound of Apollo

The Mound of Apollo — located in the upper portion of your palm, just below your ring finger — is related to self-expression, originality, and recognition of your talents by others.

You possess a hearty Mound of Apollo. When you’re at the top of your game, you exude creativity effortlessly. Thinking quick on your feet is what you’re known for. This along with your inventiveness sets you apart from the rest. If anyone is looking for an original perspective, they often come to you as an endless source of unique ideas.

Mound of Mercury

The Mound of Mercury — located in the upper portion of your palm, just below your pinky finger — is related to intimacy, spiritual understanding, and interpersonal communication.

You can tell by its great shape and color that a healthy dose of Mound of Mercury sits in your palm. When things are going well for you, one could say that communicating clearly is your strong point. You really understand what makes people tick. Others feel comfortable sharing intimate details of their life with you that they may not with others. Family and friends look to you as a deep and insightful confidant.

Mound of Mars

Upper Mound of Mars

The Upper Mound of Mars located in the middle left portion of your palm — is related to inner calm, boldness, and skill at dealing with life’s problems.

The plump shape and color in your palm signifies a strong Upper Mound of Mars. When you have your best foot forward, you have the uncanny ability to maintain your cool in the midst of chaos. This singles you out from the rest as an exceptionally stable and brave individual.

Lower Mound of Mars

The Lower Mound of Mars — located in the middle right portion of your palm — is related to action, aggressiveness, and the momentum to make things happen.

You’re all that, with your strong Lower Mound of Mars, as indicated by its healthy shape and color. On your best days, your take-charge attitude makes people stop and listen. This is a great attribute along with your energetic approach to life that is contagious. You stand out above others as extremely motivated.

Mound of Venus

The Mound of Venus — located in the lower right portion of your palm — is related to love, sympathy, and depth of emotion.

You have a powerful Mound of Venus, as exemplified by its vibrant shape and color. At your brightest moments, your thoughtfulness and caring demeanor shine through as one of your best strengths. These traits set you apart from the rest. Others often want to cry on your shoulder. Hence you possess such a great skill for counseling and have handed out your fair share of advice.

Mound of Moon

The Mound of Moon — located in the lower left portion of your palm — is related to intuition, mental acuity, and adeptness with thinking outside the box.

As illustrated by its awesome shape and color, you have a mighty Mound of Moon. When you’re at your best, your inventiveness can lead you to truly original ideas that most people wouldn’t think of.

Your Fingers and Thumb
While you may not consider the fingers and thumbs as part of a palm reading, they really do play a significant part of a traditional hand analysis. Palmists read signs in the fingers and thumb as well as using them as landmarks for other parts of the reading. The interpretation of the mounds and lines of the palm are highly influenced by their proximity to each finger and the thumb.

The shape of your fingers and thumb reveal that you are a practical person. You may find that you enjoy structure in certain situations. To solve many issues in life you use a logical approach. The finger and thumb shape create energies that influence the reading of each of your fingers and thumb and by extension, your entire palm.

Your index finger, also called the Jupiter Finger, traditionally corresponds with leadership abilities. Your Jupiter Finger is strong which means you probably enjoy being in charge. You’ll likely prefer to have a team of people working under your direction and enjoy guiding people to meet their potential. Your index finger leans away from your middle finger, indicating your need for independence and autonomy. While being able to do things on your own is often a welcomed attribute, you need to examine your level of self-sufficiency. It should not prohibit you from asking for help when you need it.

Your middle finger, also called the Saturn Finger, traditionally corresponds with confidence. Your palm bears a strong Saturn Finger. One could probably bet your sense of self- worth ranks high. It is more likely that you take risks in life because you believe in your ability to succeed.

Your ring finger, also called the Apollo Finger, traditionally corresponds with creativity. You have a strong Apollo Finger, which may mean you were born with your own creative nature. You probably love contributing to the world in ways that challenge you to think of unusual and original methods of doing things. Your ring finger leans away from your middle finger, indicating your lack of concern for the consequences of your actions. This tendency may allow you to be highly creative, but if left unchecked, you may find that you run into trouble with the people around you.

Your pinky finger, also called the Mercury Finger, traditionally corresponds with insight and understanding. You are blessed with a strong Mercury Finger. As a result, you probably find that you have a natural talent for understanding other people. Your friends usually routinely turn to you for your insight. Your guidance helps them understand their interactions with others. Your pinky finger leans in toward your ring finger, indicating your ability to blend in with most groups and social situations.

Your thumb can be read to ascertain your level of flexibility when it comes to dealing with people or unpredictable situations. Your thumb reveals that you are a fairly flexible person who commonly tries to keep the peace.

In this section you’ll find a description of some of the special markings that traditional palmists look for when analyzing a person’s palm. Try looking at your own palms and those of the people you know to find some of these markings!

Ring around the index finger — Reveals a special talent for seeing through people’s facades, whether through logically unraveling the false front or discovering it through feelings and intuition.

Division Line — A line that runs diagonally across the palm, crossing both the Life Line and the Heart Line indicates that the person has had to separate himself or herself from something or someone that was important to them.

Simian Line — The Simian Line appears on palms where the Head Line runs into the Heart Line, in effect forming a single line bisecting the palm. This is a rare marking that palmists say distinguishes an individual who has a strong ability to focus on one thing while tuning out others, generally concluding in successful completion of their goals.

Your Compatibility Color Wheel is a visual representation of where you stand in relation to the other relationship colors. The closer a color is to you on the wheel, the more compatible you will be with it. On the flip side, the color that lies directly opposite with you on the Compatibility Color Wheel is the one with which you’re likely to clash most.

For example, because you are a Purple, you will tend to get along best with other Purples. However, your color is harmonious with Reds and Blues, too. The color you most clash with (in relationship terms) is Yellow. This doesn’t mean that a successful relationship between you and a Yellow is impossible. It simply means that this match is a less natural fit for you, and the relationship will likely require additional work to keep things going smoothly. Here’s the complete rundown of all your color compatibilities:

	A Purple/Blue pairing is usually a good one, as Blues are willing to work through points of contention with you. In fact, a Blue can thrive when they’re openly discussing their thoughts and feelings and listening to yours. But if you tend to show your more explosive side during arguments, don’t be surprised if your Blue becomes uncomfortable. All the same, if angry outbursts can be kept in check, this is typically a fine match.
	This match can work, but it may require a bit of extra effort. Like you, when Greens work through problems they usually do so using open, straightforward communication. However, unlike you, they’re apt to avoid discussing certain hot-button topics altogether. This difference between you may need to be cleared up before your relationship can really shine.
	This is your most challenging match. Yellows typically possess an easygoing and pliant nature that you’re liable to see as just plain frustrating. You’re not the kind to avoid issues or lack an opinion, and you probably prefer that your mates don’t either.
	A Purple/Orange match can work if you’re willing to put in some effort. An Orange will understand your need to be heard, and you’re sure to appreciate this about them. However, they may also want to downplay problems more than you’re comfortable with. You’ll need to find a happy medium between your two styles in order for your relationship to be a productive one.
	This is a good match. A Red won’t be afraid of having the kind of passionate discussions you seem to favor. Still there may be times in all that uproar when you feel that they don’t listen as well as you’d like them to.
	This is your best match in terms of communication, as another Purple will usually be a supportive listener who can handle it when you express anger. They’ll also be good about letting you know exactly where they stand on any given issue. This forthright nature helps keep you two from any gray areas that could lead to confusion or distrust.

Most people have experienced a difficult relationship at some point in their life, whether it was a romantic relationship, a friendship, or a family tie that somehow just unraveled. When negative emotions start to fly, most people tend to fall into unproductive, reactionary patterns. This only serves to help a bad situation spiral downward further.

Your test results reveal that when you feel unhappy in a relationship, you’re most likely to become angry and aggressive. Whether you find yourself yelling, giving dirty looks, slamming doors, or seething with anger, you seem to know when you’ve had it with a relationship — and you tend to let everyone else know about it.

At these times, any emotion you experience is likely followed by feelings of victimization. You may begin to feel like you’re being hurt or trapped by someone else’s actions. Often this will leave you feeling powerless and depressed. What you need to remind yourself of at moments like this is that you have control over your own life. Remaining passive in your relationship will only lead to further feelings of victimization, ones that may or may not be accurate.

When you experience an unhealthy pattern in a relationship, especially one that goes on for a long period of time, you can end up feeling overwhelmed by negativity. After a while, you may even find it difficult to sort out the good from the bad between you and your partner. This confusion makes it all the more difficult to turn your relationship around. Fortunately, you have more power over your relationship’s success than you think. By helping you identify the negative patterns you’re most likely to display and tuning you in to others, Tickle’s Relationship Color Test gives you new insight into your past, present, and future relationships.

So if you feel stuck in a relationship that makes you feel badly, it’s time for you to reassess the value of being in it. You have the power of choice; you can either fix it or move on. Read the Take Action! below for tips on turning rocky relationships around.

		IMPROVE YOUR RELATIONSHIP STYLE If you’ve made a conscious decision to improve your relationship style, you can start by taking an honest look at the ways that you currently communicate. Here are a few ways that people sabotage and enhance their relationships; see how many apply to you: RELATIONSHIP SABOTAGERS Negative Criticism In this context, negative criticism is a generalized statement about your partner’s overall character that places blame firmly in their court. For example, saying, "You are so lazy. This place is always such a mess!" is liable to make your partner feel blamed and attacked. A more healthy way to communicate this feeling as a specific complaint might be, "I feel like the kitchen is really a mess lately. I could really use your help to keep it clean." Disdain If you let your bad feelings and criticisms of your partner build up over time, you may begin to feel real disdain for them. When this happens, you can end up resenting your partner on a very personal level. At such times, criticisms tend to become even more insulting. You may even begin throwing around harsh words in an effort to wound your partner. Imagine someone yelling at you, saying, "Why are you such an incredible slob? I can’t believe I have to live in such a pig sty with a little piggy like you!" Ugly comments like these can really sting. If you find yourself saying cruel things that you’d never want turned around on you, try neutralizing your disdain by communicating a more specific, accurate complaint. Manipulating your partner with harsh words is sure to make matters worse. Defensiveness When you or your partner feels personally attacked, you’re likely to respond by being defensive. Strategies of defense include making up excuses, denying responsibility, retaliating with a counterattack, and whining. There are so many ways that a person can act defensively that it is difficult to say exactly how it may manifest in you or your partner. However, one thing consistent across different types of defensiveness is the feeling that you’ve been painted in a bad light and need to explain yourself or your actions. If you find yourself feeling this way, you can bet you are acting defensively. Although it can be hard, try to think objectively at times like these. Owning up to your responsibilities and making room for your partner’s perspectives can go a long way to diffusing any dispute. Non-participation When you, your partner, or both of you feel very attacked by the other, it can seem hopeless to try to defend yourself. At these times, you’re likely to retreat rather than participating in either the argument or the relationship as a whole. During tough times, you can watch for this reaction in yourself and your partner. Nonparticipation tends to manifest itself through blank stares or disturbingly neutral behavior. They even may stop talking completely. Such behavior makes progress extremely difficult. RELATIONSHIP ENHANCERS Respect By feeling proud of who your partner is and appreciating their achievements, you actually build a stronger foundation for your relationship. The more interested you remain in who your partner is as an individual, the more you will value and honor their presence in your life. This will make the two of you infinitely better as a couple. Compassion When you understand your partner so fully that you can empathize with both their experiences and the reasons they do the things they do, you set the stage well to forgive them when they make a mistake in your relationship. Everyone makes errors once in a while. With compassion as your guide, you’ll be more prepared to weather the inevitable sticky spots every couple faces. Gratitude Try to spend a little time each day thinking of why you’re grateful to have your partner in your life. If you make a conscious effort to feel gratitude for your partner and your relationship, you reaffirm the choice you made to share yourself with that person. When the going gets tough, you’ll know why you’re in your relationship and why it’s worth the effort to maintain it.

In addition to these pointers, it can be helpful to remember that each of the six relationship colors embodies styles that may need addressing from time to time. As a Purple, you will want to take care to:

• Reduce the number of "relationship talks" you have. Try to let some of the smaller issues go unresolved until such time as they may become more critical.
• Listen first and talk second. Remember that it’s as important for your partner to feel heard as it is for you.
• Maintain an open mind during discussions. When you open a touchy topic, you’ll need to have faith that you and your partner are both working in your own ways to come to a solution that is satisfying for both of you.
• Treat your partner with the same consideration and care that you would treat a stranger. It’s easy to slip into unthinking or even rude behavior with increased intimacy. All the same, being nice is never overrated.

The next time you find yourself in an argument, try to take a step back and notice your own style. How are you communicating with your partner? Are you sabotaging the discussion? If so, try to ease up on those negative habits and remember to respect, empathize with, and feel grateful for your partner — even in the midst of an argument. After all, this is a person you’ve chosen to share many aspects of your life with, and you can honor that choice by practicing loving communication.

		1. Fighting is bad for a relationship and often indicates bigger, underlying problems. False. Often, depending on a couple’s relationship dynamic, important issues can surface and be resolved through periods of intense discussion or arguing. 2. Bickering poisons a relationship. Not necessarily. Some relationships flourish even with a constant stream of bickering. What is most important to a relationship is the intention behind the communication. If a couple bickers as a way to work out minor disagreements, it can be healthy for them. However, if the bickering is intended to hurt or criticize, it will likely erode the relationship. 3. Women are more comfortable with emotional discussions than men are. True. While it may sound sexist, research has shown that by and large, women are indeed more comfortable discussing emotions. Differences in the socialization of girls and boys appear to give women a leg up when it comes to understanding and confronting emotional issues. 4. The more often a couple has sex, the happier they will be. False. The amount of sex a couple has doesn’t matter. What matters is that both people are happy with both the quantity and quality of sex in their relationship. In addition, the way a couple handles sexual problems when they arise will affect how happy they will be with their sex life. 5. If you have financial problems, your relationship is much more likely to break up. False. Relationships that are strong before financial difficulties, remain strong under monetary strain. In fact, these couples sometimes become stronger as they join together to face their problems. On the other hand, relationships that were weak to begin with tend to be torn apart by the additional pressure financial problems can cause. 6. Happy couples do not freely express their anger. False. Expressing anger when necessary is a sign of a healthy relationship. An unhealthy relationship will also express contempt and negative criticism along with anger. On the other hand, a healthy relationship will acknowledge the presence of anger without assigning blame. This allows relationship issues to be heard, understood, and dealt with. 7. Compatibility is the key to a successful relationship. True. The more compatible a couple is, especially when it comes to the way they communicate and handle difficulties, the more successful their union will be in the long term.