The Meaning Each Finger Represents in Wearing Rings
Most everyone knows that wearing a ring on your ring finger of your left hand indicates a commitment of either engagement or marriage. But did you know that all of the other fingers have meanings associated with their wearing?
First of all, it doesn’t matter so much what the ring is made of. If you prefer handmade silver rings as opposed to factory made gold rings, so be it. What matters more is the actually meaning behind the wearing of the ring. Here’s a brief summary of where you can place your ring on your hand to experience its power:
Thumb Rings: Willpower, strength. The thumb represents individuality. If you think about it, your thumb sits separately from your other fingers yet it works together with them to give them power. Handcrafted silver rings worn on the thumb can be interpreted as a symbol of independence, freedom, rationality and power.
Index Finger: Motivation. Also called the forefinger, the index finger is used to point and navigate. It represents authority and leadership. In history, many ancient healers, priests or members of royalty such as kings and queens wore handcrafted silver rings or gold rings on their index finger as a symbol of leadership and determination.
Middle Finger: Purpose and identity. Many people consider the middle finger to resemble the role we have in life, as in our destiny. Because it is in the middle of our hands, the middle finger is the one that grounds us and centralizes the other surroundings of our world. To wear a handmade silver ring on the middle finger can help you to become mentally and spiritually balanced.
Ring Finger: Emotions and Affection. Some believe that there is a vein that runs from the ring finger straight to the heart. That is why people wear wedding rings on the ring finger. But this finger is also connected to our creative side and helps to discern our emotions. So the meaning is twofold, one as a commitment and another as an extension of our emotional and creative sides.
Pinky (Small) Finger: Relationships. Since the thumb is our source of individuality and is the largest, it only makes sense that the small finger is connected to people outside of our internal selves. The pinky finger is vulnerable and faces the world with less strength than the other fingers. Hence we rely on those relationships with family, friends or a partner for sustenance. Handmade silver rings on the pinky finger can represent one’s sexual appeal, as well as how confident they are in both personal and business relationships.
Does it matter if the rings are worn on the left hand or right?
Depending on whether you are right or left hander, wearing rings on either hand is a personal preference. It is often believed that the left hand represents the subconscious, whereas the right hand resembles the conscious. The difference is that the subconscious is your beliefs, attitudes, instincts and personal being, whereas the right hand is your tangible awareness, knowledge, logic and experience. If you want to strengthen one side or the other, you could try wearing rings on the weaker hand. This will help your life take the turn necessary to achieve goals.
Mike Nielson, For more information on handmade silver rings, handmade unique jewelry, and handcrafted silver rings. Please: http://www.galerina.com/
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