Palmistry for Happiness

Understand your past and shape your future with Vedic Palmistry

- Discover how the lines and features of our hands are a direct reflection of our thoughts, attitude, and behavior and that it's possible to change our lines and create our destiny

- Explore the meaning of the different lines and signs on the palm

- Examine "before" and "after" handprints that show how lives are transformed through palmistry and the practices of positive mindfulness, mantras, and breathwork.

In this detailed guide to the art and science of Vedic palmistry (Hast Jyotish), renowned Vedic palmist-astrologers Ghanshyam Singh Birla and Guylaine Vallée reveal how the lines on our hands are a direct reflection of our thoughts, behavior, and energies--and that it's possible to change our lines and shape our destiny. Sharing insightful case studies that illustrate the connection between changed behavior and changed handprints, the authors teach us how to interpret what our palms tell us about where we have been, where we are now, and where we are capable of going. They explore the meaning of different lines and signs on the palm, including the correspondence between the Life Line and happiness and the minor lines and mindfulness. They show how changes in energetic vibrations, karma, and relationships are reflected in our hands, as well as how the five elements and the chakras are seen on the palm.

Sharing "before" and "after" handprints, the authors point out improvements in the lines of the hands and other visible indicators of positive change, including the demonstrable effects of mantras and breathing techniques on signs of happiness appearing over time. With this guide, you will not only be able to discover the personal blocks to happiness reflected on your hands, but also watch them transform as you shift your mindset and welcome a more positive life.

What Readers Are Saying: Early Reviews of Palmistry for Happiness

“Can your palm predict your future? Can your behavior change the map of your palm? Guylaine Vallée, and Ghanshyam Singh Birla explore these questions and more in this thought-provoking look at the predictive art and ancient history of Vedic palmistry. It’s a fascinating, fun, and enlightening read!”

Thom Hartmannaward-winning New York Times bestselling author of 24 books, including ADHD, and ADHD and the Edison Gene

“Birla shows us that, like the stars at our birth, our own hands can give us deep insight into our own nature, what we are manifesting of our high soul potential, and, most importantly, how to expand into that potential to find the highest happiness. Clear and accessible, I recommend Palmistry for Happiness to anyone.”

Joseph SelbieAuthor of The Physics of Miraculous Healing

"Ghanshyam Birla and Guylaine Vallée’s excellent text on Palmistry for Happiness is written with clarity for students and professional practitioners alike. I predict that this book will be a solid cornerstone for any Vedic sciences library."

Dennis M. HarnessProfessor Emeritus, American College of Vedic Astrology Ph.D. and author of The Nakshatras: The Lunar Mansions of Vedic Astrology

"As a Vedic astrologer, healer, and a graduate of the Birla Center’s online course in Vedic Palmistry (Hast Jyotish), the most important thing I have learned is that no matter what tendencies we have, we need not be influenced by them throughout our lives, because we have the free will to change! In this profoundly brilliant and inspiring book, Palmistry for Happiness: The Transformational Power of Vedic Hand Reading, authors Ghanshyam Birla and Guylaine Vallée teach just this: “Our palms show us what we need to change in our life to find happiness. When we make those changes, the lines on our hands will change.” This book teaches not only the basics of Vedic Palmistry, but also specific techniques for making these changes."

Juliana SwansonRegistered nurse, palmist-astrologer and Dean of Academics of the American College of Vedic Astrology

"A literary masterpiece, with a profound understanding of the root cause and manifestation of happiness. Professor Birla and Ms. Vallée are exemplary in their skills, utilizing ancient wisdom embodied in Palmistry to highlight the most treasured trait in life - happiness."

Dr. Zide MooniOMD, AP (Ayurveda, Oriental Medicine, Author)

“Palmistry for Happiness: The Transformational Power of Vedic Hand Reading” by Ghanshyam Singh Birla and Guylaine Vallée stands out as an authoritative guide on Vedic palmistry, blending ancient wisdom with practical insights to help readers uncover the path to true happiness. With decades of experience, Ghanshyam and Guylaine bring clarity, warmth, and depth to this sacred art, making complex concepts accessible and meaningful. This book is more than just a guide—it’s a journey to self-discovery and lasting joy. Don’t miss the chance to transform your life through the powerful guidance found within these pages."

Shreekala RamVedic Astrologer, Astrology Teacher and Author of "Jaimini Astrology: Fundamentals of Jaimini Jyotish Principles"

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About The Authors

Ghanshyam Singh Birla (1941–2024)
Founder of the Birla Vedic Center and the Birla Vedic College of Palmistry, Ghanshyam was a world-renowned Vedic palmist-astrologer with more than fifty years of training and experience in Vedic palmistry.
Ghanshyam began learning the science of Vedic palmistry and astrology when he was a young boy from his paternal grandfather in India, who was himself a highly respected palmist, astrologer, and Ayurvedic healer. Ghanshyam wrote numerous textbooks on palmistry that are the foundation of the Birla College curriculum, including Luna: The Power of Perception, Venus: The Power of Love, Mars: Your Inner Warrior, and Jupiter: The Great Benefic—Tapping into Infinite Possibilities. He also received an honorary Ph.D. from the Council of Alternative Systems of Medicine, Calcutta, India, in recognition of his work in promoting alternative therapies.

Guylaine Vallée
Vedic Palmist and Astrologer, Teacher, and Media Personality
Guylaine has been practicing Vedic palmistry at the Birla Center since 1985. She has helped thousands of people through her counseling, teaching, and books. In 2015, Guylaine chronicled her life-changing experiences in her biography, The Happy Palmist: My Joyful Adventure in Vedic Palmistry. She is also the coauthor, with Kathleen E. Keogh, of The River of Life: An Unforgettable Journey Within. Guylaine teamed up with her mentor, Ghanshyam Singh Birla, in 2017 to create and host a series of online 90-Day Challenge programs that illustrate Vedic palmistry’s power as a tool for personal self-development.

Steve Erwin
Biographer, Documentarian, and Chief Writer
Steve is a writer and award-winning journalist who worked in print and broadcast media for twenty-five years in Canada and the United States. In New York City, he was a foreign correspondent for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, reporting on the 9/11 tragedy and its aftermath, as well as a national news and feature writer for People magazine. He has written seven books, including the New York Times bestselling memoir Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust, with Immaculée Ilibagiza, which has sold more than a million copies and has been translated into twenty-five languages. Steve has cowritten The Happy Palmist with Guylaine Vallée and has contributed to all of the Birla Center publications. He is presently writing the memoirs of Ghanshyam Singh Birla who affectionately referred to Steve as Bioji.