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Your Broken Nail Is a Message

In Palmistry each finger relates to an Astrological planet and so if you break a nail you're received a message that you're overdoing it in an area of your life.

Darn it. I just broke a nail. And for me that doesn't just mean a trip to the , it's a message.

In Palmistry each finger relates to an Astrological planet and so if you break a nail you're received a message that you're overdoing it in an area of your life. And this goes for cuts on the fingers as well. It's a sign to stop what we're doing and pay attention, there's something that needs to change.

Your index finger relates to and when you break this nail or cut this finger you are receiving a message about school, teaching, writing, spirituality or travel. Try to remember if one of these topics was on your mind the moment you broke the nail. Back when I had regular nails and not the current super hard-as-steel acrylic nails I would often break my index fingernail when I was behind on my writing deadlines.

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Your middle finger is ; work, career, respect and time. This is the finger that always seems to be cut when I'm over scheduling myself. As I rush to get through paperwork I would end up with a stinging papercut right across that finger. I find it interesting the planet that rules respect is related to the finger than can gesture a sign of disrespect.

Your ring finger is Venus is about . I won't tell you how often I lose those nails, it's probably time for me get back out into the world of dating. If your ring finger is the one that gets broken often there is trouble in your relationship. Either you need to have a love life or you need to sit down your partner and have a long talk.

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Your pinky is Mercury, the planet of communication and thinking. Growing this nail very long brings more emphasis to what you say. But when it breaks be careful, you could be putting your foot in your mouth.

The thumb is Mars. Mars rules our willpower and our ability to take action. If you hurt your thumb then everything is difficult to do. This is a sign you need a break and you need to ask someone else to help you out.

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