The document describes 5 different hand shapes - pointed, square, coned, spade, and mixed - and provides characteristics and typical occupations for each. The pointed hand belongs to those appreciating art with occupations like hair styling. The square hand is practical and business-oriented. The coned hand is philosophical and creative, often working in education or law. Those with spade hands are inventive do-it-yourselfers often working in engineering or mechanics. Mixed hands combine creativity and practicality, fitting occupations like teaching and research.

1. HAND SHAPE

2. THE POINTED HAND This hand is wider and round at the base and narrower as you move up towards pointed fingers. Less of a doer, appreciates art and beauty. Typical occupations include, hair-styling arts, cosmetic industry.

3. THE SQUARE HAND The palm and fingers of this hand have a square nature. A balanced and earthy person, solid values and energy, materialistic and practical. Typical occupations include, successful business men who often use their hands.

4. THE CONED-SHAPED HAND This hand is characteristic of its tubular fingers and smooth round base. A philosopher, inventive and creative, interested in theory as well. Typical occupations include, educators, lawyer and artists.

5. THE SPADE-SHAPED HAND This hand is characteristic of its square base. An inventor, a do-it yourself type of person, great manual dexterity. Typical occupations include, engineer, decorator, mechanic.

6. THE MIXED HAND This hand has a mixture of shapes. A generalist whose personality combines creativity and practicality. Typical occupations include, journalists, teachers, and researchers.