For a right-handed person, the left hand shows natural tendencies and the right hand shows lived experience. For left-handed people it is the other way round.
Differences between the hands are where readers find the most. A line that is weak in one hand but strong in the other is read as something you developed or let go over time.
Women's and men's hands
Some older traditions read the right hand for men and the left for women. Most modern readers use hand dominance instead.
Frequently asked questions
Which hand should I read?
Usually both, with the dominant hand showing your current path.
Is the left hand your past?
For right-handed people the left hand is read as natural potential rather than the past.
Why are my two hands different?
Readers say the differences show how your choices have shaped you.