In observing the fingers on which you place your rings, chirologers can determine aspects of your personality. Some handreaders see the wearing of rings as rather a negative trait, as mostly we wear our rings without conscious awareness of why it is that we place them upon a chosen digit. Placement of a ring is an unconscious attempt to literally “add weight” to the area of life that finger represents, and may reveal imbalances in the areas of life associated with that digit.
Knowing the significance of where you put your rings may be helpful to you, that you may wear your rings with newfound awareness. Rather than reveal a weak character trait, a ring placed with conscious awareness can enhance and strengthen these areas of your life; more so if the ring is set with a crystal that resonates with that digit’s element principles.
Chirology ascribes each finger a “rulership” of an element, and an “identity” based upon principles of that element. “Negative” interpretation applies to unconscious placement. “Positive” value lies in your being aware of your intention as you place your ring.
Rings on Earth Fingers
The middle finger is ruled by earth. It is the finger of cultural identity – from it we see something of how you handle responsibility, and how you relate to law, order and traditional values. Your sense of inner security and stability is also represented.
Rings on middle fingers positive: Reduce anxiety, improve emotional stability and affirm your desire for self development.
Rings on middle fingers negative: Domestic unhappiness, insecure, yearns for security, fixed in opinion, judgmental.
Recommended stones: Garnet, Onyx, Agate, Topaz, Tiger’s Eye, Jade.
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Rings on Water Fingers
Index fingers are ruled by water. Our pointing fingers show our personal identity – how we relate to and see ourselves. Potential leadership ability and personal authority are also represented.
Rings on water finger positive: Boost self-esteem, increase authority, improve confidence.
Rings on water negative: Esteem damaged in childhood, petty tyrant – controlling personality, egoism – not good enough / better than.
Recommended stones: Tourmaline, Lapis Lazuli, Peridot, Opal, Emerald.
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Rings on Fire Fingers
The ring fingers are the fire fingers and they represent extra-personal identity. Ring fingers tell of self expression, your creativity and your love of beauty. They also represent your persona or image.
Rings on fire fingers positive: Activate creativity, show friendliness and improve aesthetic awareness.
Rings on fire fingers negative: Creative frustration, need to be liked, concern with image.
Recommended stones: Garnet, Ruby, Pink Tourmaline, Diamond.
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Rings on Air Fingers
The baby fingers are ruled by the air element, and they represent your impersonal identity – that is, how honestly you communicate, and something of your sexuality.
Baby finger rings positive: Improve communication, express sexuality/sexual identity.
Baby finger rings negative: Deceptive communication, difficulty with sexuality/sexual identity.
Recommended stones: Blue Topaz, Sapphire, Aquamarine
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Rings on Thumbs
Thumbs are ruled by chi, symbolising your spiritual identity.
Thumb rings positive: Boost energy levels, increase will, gives comfort.
Thumb rings negative: Energy is depleted, person feels powerless, out of control / in crisis.
Recommended stones: Moonstone, Diamond, Amethyst.
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Rings on all the Fingers
Show that there are negative circumstances in the person’s life. They probably don’t feel a sense of safety or security, but hide behind a display. Person may prefer to avoid dealing with painful issues. Wearing rings on every finger also shows the person is more conventional than they perhaps would like to admit.
