(This is an excerpt from a University Of Metaphysical Sciences course at www.umsonline.org, please feel free to visit the school website)
Both hands have individual characteristics and distinct meanings, as do each of the fingers. The right hand is influenced by the sun and represents the male side of one’s nature. It does not matter if the person is male or female. The left hand is influenced by the moon, and represents the female aspect of the practitioner’s nature. The right hand is the receiver, while the left hand is the giver of positive energy.
Each finger is represented as the following:
Thumb: God, when fingers connect to thumb this symbolizes a connection to God, love, willpower, logic
Index finger: wisdom, power, self-confidence, knowledge, also, ego
Middle finger: emotions, control of emotions, balance, patience
Ring finger: vitality, life-force, health, surroundings, family, heart matters
Little
finger: communication, creativity, beauty, inner calm, royalty of the
soul