The 12 Finger Zones
Your personality orientation
Each finger is divided into 3 sections: lower, middle and upper.
The lower zones are about base appetites, the body, physical and visceral needs
(related to the energy of that finger).
The middle zone is to do with the material world, every day practicalities related
to the energy of that finger.
The upper zone is about philosophical and abstract issues related to the energy
of the finger under question.
Dominant zones can be longer in length or larger in width.
Weaker zones can be relatively shorter or eroded/concave.
Sometimes an entire zone is missing, but this is rare. You could interpret it as extra
challenges in this zone. When in doubt, ask the owner what they think.
S
A
J
The mental plane
M
Related to Ideas
Related to others/objects
The material plane
b
The physical plane
Related to own
body
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The 12 kittens
Richard Unger offers a useful analogy. He says, think of these zones as 12 kittens.
Compare their relative lengths and thicknesses.
Then ask yourself:
“Which kitten is stealing milk from the others? And, which kitten is undernourished?*
The zones show where you are focusing your energy; indicating your personality
orientation or strengths. The weak zones show where you need to focus more energy.
Vertical lines in these zones show additional positive energy related to the zone.
Horizontals in the finger zones show where you are blocking yourself.
The meanings of each zone.
Before we start, just a reminder:
The index (Jupiter) finger is about power and influence.
The middle (Saturn) finger is about value (self worth)
The ring (Apollo) finger is about creativity and display.
The small (Mercury) finger is about communication, and intimacy.
The left hand is inwardly expressed.
The right hand shows what is outwardly expressed.
So, apply this to each finger:
Right Jupiter is about power out in the world,
left Jupiter is about inner power.
Right Saturn is about value out in the world.
Left is about inner value (self worth).
Right Apollo is about display, being seen.
Left Apollo is inner reputation fears.
Right Mercury is about outer communication.
Left is about inner communication and intimacy.
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Zones Summary
Jupiter (power)
Saturn (value)
1. territory 1. foundation
2. status
2. money
3. ideals
3. systems
Apollo (display)
Mercury (communication)
1. socializing
1. sex
2. negotiation
3. ideas
2. designer
3. critic’s eye
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Jupiter/Zeus Zones
Lower Jupiter 1: (usually 20% larger than the other zones)
The zone of territorial wants
If this is the largest
needs a big territory
stands ground If this is the weakest zone
avoids confrontation
poor boundaries
not sure what he wants
honor,tradition important
cant get enough?
if rounded - discontent?
(grass is greener)
Middle Jupiter 2: status though stuff (the material world). The “yacht zone”
If this is the largest
high achiever yachts, cars, mansions
If this is the weakest zone
fear of being tested
unclear of priorities
or status seeker?
Upper Jupiter 3: Principles Holding the vision
If this is the largest
If this is the weakest zone
compromised ideals
A visionary or a dreamer?
They've sold out
(right hand out in the world.
left hand in the family)
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Saturn / Cronus
= Value expressed through the three zones
Lower Saturn 1: ethical code, foundation, bio rhythms.
If this is the largest
strong foundation ecology, farmer, gardener
If this is the weakest zone
weak foundation, unclear values
not looking after own physical needs
V shaped= dogmatic , self righteous
Middle Saturn 2: the “Acorn zone” material value/wealth
If this is the largest
security through money in the bank
If this is the weakest zone
scarcity issues
Upper Saturn 3: adding value through structure or abstract systems
If this is the largest
the researcher
If this is the weakest zone
pessimism /compulsive?
creating systems
giving structure to ideas
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Lower Apollo 1: socializing
If this is the largest
social display
If this is the weakest zone
shy
social ease
Middle Apollo 2: helping others look good, the designer
If this is the largest
zone If this is the weakest
(concave middle Apollo)
designer
I don't belong (esp as teenager)
applied design creativity Niche issues
makeovers for friends
“Ugly duckling syndrome* =
insincere?
need to find your “Swan group”
Upper Apollo 3: the critic's eye
If this is the largest
Has a “take” on things
sees new perspective
If this is the weakest zone
conforms/tries to be invisible
wanting to hide
looks at world through
magnifying glass
Lower Mercury 1: sexual appetite
If this is the largest
If this is the weakest zone
difficulty expressing intense
or inappropriate display? feelings.
sex energy, lots of it Middle Mercury 2: the negotiator
If this is the largest
If this is the weakest zone
strategy, good negotiator
avoids negotiation
Upper Mercury 3: fountainhead of ideas
If this is the largest
If this is the weakest zone
lots of ideas
inaccurate self perception.
(same if entire Mercury finger is small.)
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Training your eye
Practice, practice, practice.
There are no shortcuts.
Some examples
Big lower Jupiter
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Small upper Jupiter
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Small upper Apollo
Concave middle Apollo
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Eroded lower Mercury
Large middle Mercury
(Negotiator)
See reference pages for Jupiter, Saturn, Apollo and Mercury for more examples.
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