The posture is: the thumb is pressed on the knuckles of the two fingers (counting from the root of the finger), and the index finger and the middle finger are close together and straight. It is a gesture when Taoism casts spells, and it is also the finger shape that represents the sword in martial arts. The following is a demonstration of the right hand sword finger:
Extended data:
Handprint fingering commonly used in Taoism
First of all, the Dow:
1, the middle finger and ring finger of the left hand bend inward;
2. The thumb presses the fingertips of the middle finger and the ring finger;
Both hands are the same.
Second, Sanqing refers to:
1, the fingers of the left hand are all facing up.
2. Fold the middle finger and ring finger into the palm.
3. Thumb, index finger and little finger, each extending upwards, are called formulas.
This fingering is used to hold clear water or water.
Three, five thunder refers to:
1, the five fingers of the left hand are in the palm, but be careful not to expose the nails;
2, the left and right hands are the same;
3. When using, raise "ha", say "hit", stamp forward and lick hard, in one go.
Fourth, the diamond finger:
1, the ring finger of the right hand has passed through the middle finger;
2, the index finger hooks the ring finger, and the fingertips are down;
3. The fingertips of the thumb and little finger are in the palm, and the middle finger is facing up;
4, this refers to the tactics that must be picked up and placed about a foot on the right shoulder;
This rule can be used in various ceremonies and symbols.
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