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Human hands have never lost their fascination to our ancient ancestors, and even now in the contemporary, the new role of hands in the humanities with their dexterity and grace continue to amaze. The execution of a wonderful piece by Chopin, or an objet d 'art fabricated carefully by hand by a master - who constantly evoke a sense of joy and wonder within us. The Spirit within us responds positively to the beauty, harmony and symmetry of sound and form as manifested by the nature and human hands.God 's gift to man is freedom of choice and the will to implement that choice .
  At the physical level, the hands are of course the tools that will and the divine blessing, and have come to symbolize the man, Adam, or just for being at the evolution of man is given the prerogative to determine their own fate. It is said that even angels do not have this freedom to choose, by their nature compels them to respect God's law. Men, on the other hand, through the election, he learns what it means to align himself with, or to disobey the cosmic laws. Man learns the consequences of their actions, and wise is that it assumes responsibility for them. Throughout the election the man succumbed to his lower nature and basa pandemonium in his mind and heart that can listen to the motion of your car and the divine form of the New Jerusalem - the new home of peace in the bottom of the microcosm of this condition can become ingrained in their character and nature. By choosing the latter, the teaching of the Master Jesus - "Neither is it, what here! Or, there is! For, behold, the kingdom of God is within you "(Luke 17:21) - come to pass.
  God, Nature, and the communication with the worlds greatest man in different ways - through dreams, through the intuitive and psychic powers, through symbiotic exchange of energy, signs, omens, and especially symbols. Basically, the symbols can be classified as natural and artificial. Natural symbols found in nature. Symbols are the man who invented ourselves and assign certain meanings to them. Some occult symbols - the types of natural and artificial - are known to followers and the crowd of people in the world of spirits. Most of these symbols have their origin in the archetypal realms of the mental planes. Using these metaphysical Magickal or in ceremonies, rites and rituals, facilitates communication and synergy among the inhabitants of the worlds and realms.
  Objects of nature are symbols from inside to outside reality within our psyche. Understand the time and understand the other. Mastering the reality and the interior outward symbols assume a pleasant expression in correspondence with the internal psychological. Since our hands are related to aspects of the will of the Spirit, will have an empowering effect on the other. We will not delve too deeply into this that will take us very far in the magical tradition and beyond the subject matter of this article. Suffice it to say that, contrary to the metaphysical understanding of most students, Masterhood or adeptship has little to do with psychicism and much to do with the Magick of God in man - the will to love, to serve the will The willingness to sacrifice, the willingness to self-forgetfulness, the will to sacrifice, the will to the will to create, the willingness to surrender the will to be pure, the will to forgive, the will to be open-minded, will not be judgmental, etc - most importantly, the willingness to apply motions of the divine spark in microcosm.
  Our hands should not be underestimated. Without them we are less efficient in carrying out our mission in life. In the upper world express our thoughts through creativity - mind-generated sounds, colors and light. All these occur instantaneously in thought as the creator. Due to the physical density of matter and the factor of time, something more than the media have an obligation to fashion things in line with our desire and thus help us fulfill our purpose of being incarnated in the kingdom in three dimensions. Our hands are a projection of this need. In the upper world, our subtle bodies in their primitive state did not have hands, but now that the astral and etheric bodies have evolved and has assumed human form, the incorporeal limbs can not dispense with them is essential for us in terms of the greatest dimension.
  Having affirmed the importance of hand here in the physical plane, we will investigate briefly by hand esotericism, symbolism, signs and different beliefs on them. Although our treatment of the issue here leaves much to be desired, the metaphysical student will find here a lot of interest and that certainly stimulated further research.
  Because of its importance, many faiths grew on their hands. A myriad of signs and symbols were created using the hands to transmit knowledge and information to understand the secret keys of education taught in esoteric schools.
  In religion, the hands symbolize the divine presence, influence and power. In Catholicism, the power and influence of God is often in medieval paintings and murals such as issuing an omnipotent hand of the clouds to convey something of the spiritual importance of saints and prophets. In reality, the "omnipotent hand" has its origins in ancient Egypt. The monotheistic pharaoh, Akhenaton (1379-1362 BC) and Queen Nefertiti of the 18th dynasty are often represented in sculpture relief as receiving energy from Aton, which is represented by a sun-disc. This can be seen in the tombs of Tel el-Amarna. The sun's rays are elongated disc-like arms terminating in hands reach the royal couple and give them the life force. The mystical tradition of Judaism Qabbalistic assigned the human hand as the symbol of the letter Yod (y). Having the numerical value of ten, which refers to the ten fingers, the letter Yod is represented appellant in the esoteric art as "drops of rain showers from the sky. Examples of these can be seen in the Rider-Waite Tarot.
  Catholics this modern hand of Jesus as the hand of power or "Mano Poderosa." In the representation of the crucified hand, all fingers are extended with several saints standing digits. We present a version of hand here with a study by the Commission:
  "The image is of a huge wound (but not bleeding) the right hand, pointing through the clouds, cutting palm for us. The lines of the palm are shown, and it seems that the line is cut off the head. The fingers are all eerily uniform length, with a long thin thumb. Small, disembodied, winged cherub-heads floating in the sky above the hand.
  "To the left and right hands of four women kneeling angels who bear the look up and the tools of the crucifixion. Of the two on the left, an owner of a container to catch the blood of Jesus, and the other holds a spear and vinegar PCOS in one hand and a hammer and nails in the other. Of the two on the right, one holds a cross and the other a crown of thorns.
  "Above the clouds in the little finger is a holy man with an older book. The ring finger clouds hold a holy woman, half finger, a holy young man with a lily, the index, the Virgin Mary, and the deformation of the thumb clouds carrying the baby Jesus, holding a balloon in the right hand and raising his left hand. "
  From the above we can assume that not only are the symbol of human hands, are also the symbol of divinity, the sacred hand of the Divine One have its influence in worldly affairs of humanity when the men have gone too far the error path of truth and justice. Scriptures are full of stories of divine intervention or action took place with his hands as media for information or transportation. Not only the hand of God "register" the Ten Commandments on stone tablets, prepared by Moses, who also warned of impending doom Baltasar - a spirit materialized hand and wrote on the wall "Mene, Mene TEKEL, U - pharsin "(Daniel 5: 24-25). From a metaphysical point of view, it is not unusual. These demonstrations are in fact the work of what is called in occultism, "Invisible Helpers." These began with the occult and paranormal abilities working on behalf of humanity. Work in the greatest dimension in their nightly excursions through "astral projection". Some of the highest initiates have the ability to materialize their hands or other body parts so they can work directly in the field of physics that helps here are endangered or, as in the previous case, as a warning to arrogant, tyrannical rulers.
  The former attaches special significance to all the hidden parts of the human body. The symbolism of the human hand alone could fill several volumes. Symbols can mean abstract or concrete, imaginative or real, natural or "supernatural" phenomena, spiritual or material principles. As we found, the old sages and philosophers of the hand were used to describe and symbolize many things of value to the evolution of the soul. Were taught many things using their hands as a parable, allegories, analogies and examples.
  The left and right hands often represented by the many polarities that are and experience in life. For example, hot / cold, high / low, dark / light, etc. The left hand is often associated with the negative aspects of life, the right with the positive. In the Christian Scriptures the Master Jesus instructed us to avoid the left hand know what the right hand is doing, or in other words, to be separated from the good we do not lust for rewards. Jesus' analogy of the hand, however, has several levels of significance than the above.
  The ancient sages observed that in general the right hand was active compared to the left. The whole philosophy grew from this simple consideration alone. The right hand is power and is associated with the activity, the left hand is magnetic and related to the passivity. Gaskell says otherwise, said that the hands are one,
  "symbol of the directive principle of activity, either exit (right) and incoming (left). The positive and negative aspects of the divine action in the soul. "
  Hands are a prominent feature in the Judeo-Christian symbolism. In Jewish mysticism, the ten fingers represent the Ten Commandments of the spiritual law, like the ten toes represent the Ten Commandments the law of physics. Esoteric Christianity in the thumb with three phalanges three symbolizes divinity or the Holy Trinity - Father, Son and Holy Spirit, or the creation, maintenance and destructive aspects of God, from the perspective of Hinduism. Since most religions and philosophies have their trinities what applies in Christianity regarding its symbolism also applies to the rest too. We might add that raised up his hands in prayer, is a symbol of the aspirations towards the spiritual life.
  Qaballistic According to Christian thought, the fingers signify the four elements and 3 phalanges each finger of the divisions of the elements: cardinal, fixed and mutable. The 12 phalanges of the fingers of each hand, when attended by 24 elders represent. 6 phalanges of the thumb in this context means the six days of creation.
  Esotericism in hand, the thumb is considered the king. Hindu metaphysics teaches that the thumb is the Paramatma, or the spark of the universal soul within the microcosm, and the rest of the fingers that represent the other major components of the microcosm.
  Anthropologists consider the development of the thumb as a vital step in the evolutionary perfection of man's anatomy. The thumb of the hand so the hand is the brain. Is the function of the thumb on the mechanism that enables cultural and technological development. Classical Greeks and Romans believed that the thumb as sacred to Aphrodite or Venus, which gives a phallic significance. Therefore, it came to symbolize fertility. The traditional Javanese of Indonesia never the point with the index as it is considered impolite to do so (the writer and do not find funny as a child), the thumb is used instead thus implicitly revealing their real sanctity and .
  The thumb is very important in palmistry, especially in Chinese cheiromancy. According palmists East, with the thumb alone can know the degree of a person, character, future and health status. The quality of an item of chi, or energy is reflected by the size, color and other characteristics of the thumb.
  The size of the thumb is an indicator of a person's will-expression. A big thumb reveals a great strength of character and practical, however, a small thumb shows weakness and lack of will. The three segments of the thumb to reveal certain qualities. The size of the first phalanx or upper segment shows whether a subject has a good will, determination and other personal qualities of leadership, the second or middle phalanx, shows the logic and rationale of the trial, the third segment, which includes "ball of the thumb, called the Mount of Venus" in palmistry shows the strength of a theme of passion and the ability to love. Karmic potential can be seen in the thumb and the state of the relationship with the environment. The thumb is a symbol of power and as such is used in the rites of anointing in the Christian churches.
  Usually hiding the thumb in a clenched fist indicates a defensive, introverted, troubled and insecure person. Thumb sucking is a child gesture. Psychologically speaking, the thumb is related to superconsciousness.
  Apart from the thumb in palmistry, the fingers mean different strength or weakness of character in terms of size and shape. In general, long fingers belong to the philosopher and the intuitive. It also shows that the subject is hard and loving detail. Fingers to indicate the length of cowardice, cruelty, and a servile attitude. "Spider-fingers, hands or fingers with extra-long and with great flexibility is the condition known as arachnodactyly," or "Marfan syndrome", which was named after the French pediatrician, Antonin Marfan (d.1896). Such fingers are any signs of various diseases in the body, such as tuberculosis, paralysis, and cardiac problems. Short in contrast to long fingers reveal monitoring, impatience, and openness.
  Spatulate fingers to indicate practical advice and realistic attitudes. People with square tips love system, routine and regularity. Conical tips or sample the decrease impulsivity, idealism, intuition, and love of art.
  The index finger or the index is considered poisonous in recent days. Even in present times is rude to this particular point the finger. When using bad JAPA, tasbih, or to count rosary beads while chanting mantras and prayers, the rate should never be used for that purpose is usually mundane, and therefore is not considered sacred. The planet Jupiter is represented by this index. Psychologically, it relates to the conscious mind.
  The middle finger is known by several names: medius, digitus impudictus (finger immodest), digitus obscenus (obscene finger), digitus infamis (discredited finger), and fools of the finger. It is a finger that is not normally used for carrying the rings and is the finger of the planet Saturn. Extended solo while the other fingers folded, the middle finger represents the phallus, as the thumb. The fingers are raised in this bent testicles. It is often considered an obscene gesture. The finger of Saturn symbolizes the state border between consciousness and unconsciousness.
  The ring finger (anularis) is often called Proximus half (next to the media) and also digitus medicus "finger of the doctor." In the past it was believed to be the finger of healing and was used for various medical purposes. It was assumed that the wounds heal quickly when stroked by the finger. Medieval apothecaries days using the ring finger to mix their potions, and ointments rubbed on the skin using. Rings are used in this particular finger with his name. Apollo or the Sun is the ruling deity of the ring finger. This figure represents the emotions.
  The little finger, also known as the "ear finger," is related to libido, sexual force. Although a convenient tool to clean the ear with one, called "ear finger" because it had the power to stimulate the hearing on his mental insertion in the ear canal in relation to singing, breathing and visualization exercises. This was especially practiced by the druids and those associated with the Mystery Schools. Séances in the little finger is used as a contact point between sitters, forming a vortex of energy between them. The little finger represents the planet Mercury and the unconscious.
  According to Chinese palmistry, the three phalanges of the fingers are related to three animalistic qualities. The first phalanx close to the palm of the hand represents the greed, the middle phalanx, the hatred, the phalanx at the top, ignorance. In pictorial terms, these three services are symbolized by the cock, snake and pig. The spiritual opposites and antidotes to these negative qualities taught in the Taoist philosophy no commitment, wisdom and compassion.
  The elements are represented by the thumb and fingers. Cheiromancy in Chinese, chi represents the thumb, index finger, the water, half finger, earth, ring finger, fire, and the little finger, the air. In Mudra Vigyan, the agreement is very different as we will see.
  The papillary ridges on the fingertips with its many patterns have intrigued man since history. Many believe that the labyrinthine drawings and engravings in caves found in ancient tombs and catacombs were the brands that represent the identity of its holder, just as fingerprints are used to identify us in our own time - which represents a almost like a person signature. It is assumed that some of these prints or tracks in a hidden feature to allow one another to invoke the existence of aircraft with the owner of a mark similar to that displayed in a particular way. In later periods this practice may have evolved with the use of seals and sigils in spirit ceremonial Magick.
  Rings are often used to strengthen the fingers in some missing elements in the physical, emotional and mental bodies. Oft times unconsciously feel a certain element that we wish to psychological and physical constitution and we try to alleviate this condition emphasizing the importance of the finger that represents the item with an ornament. The degree of insufficiency is indicated by the size of a finger ornament. We've personally seen issues using huge stones in almost all of their fingers. Fears and insecurities were evident in their facial expressions and Mien.
  There are many so-called superstitions connected with the hands. According to an ancient belief found in European countries, is that the breaking of the hands of a murderer can be used as a charm to make money and break the entry into the houses. This horrible hand charm is commonly known as the "Hand of Glory." Careful preparation is needed to form the charm. After removing the liquid matter of the hand, it is salted and dried, the fat is extracted and mixed with wax, hand, and the mixture is formed into a candle - after which it is ready for night hiking. Supposedly has the power to open locks and doors bolted. Believed to have a hypnotic effect that cause to anyone who is petrified to see - like the mythical Medusa's head - and therefore obey its bearer.
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