>The many secrets of handwriting analysis

>Taking a second look at people’s handwriting is 27-year-old Kiran Divate’s pastime. And then, when you realise much of what you analyse is bang on target, it doesn’t remain a hobby anymore.

So even while he was moonlighting for Citibank as a marketing executive, Divate studied the character of the person before approaching him for business.

It all began when he came across a special issue of Readers’ Digest eleven years ago. “It had a special supplement on handwriting analysis and that got me working,” says Divate, who has become something of an expert now.

Divate zeroes in on one’s character with bullet-like precision, and had this to say about this writer: “You are hardworking, large-hearted and have a tremendous amount of patience. But once in a while, you do become impatient.”

He was spot on.

So what makes him figure out one’s personality from one’s handwriting?

Well, it’s many things. For starters, he’s looking for that tilt in your writing. Those who tilt towards the left cannot be trusted, while those who tilt towards the right are honest and can be relied upon. “Those who round their letters are those who enjoy other’s company,” says Divate. “Those who write in 60-70 degree slant and have a clear handwriting all joined together are realistic people.”

The pressure one applies on paper while writing also matters. “Those who put more pressure on paper are hard-working and love challenges and have good tolerance level,” says Divate. “Those who write with less pressure on paper but in a stylish way are artistic and live in their own world.”

So what kind of slant is good for everyone? “People should try and write either in 90 degree or 70 degree angle,” says Divate, who is making friends and helping people fight their weaknesses and build on their strengths, both at work and at play. “Some of my friends are angry with me because I told them about their weaknesses and others are grateful that I made them realise their mistakes.”

Just as each fingerprint is different, so is a person’s handwriting. And just as a cardiograph reflects the rhythm of the heart, handwriting reflects the rhythm of the brain – one’s personality. “Personality includes our thinking processes, imagination, emotional responsiveness, defence mechanisms, fears, how we achieve our goals, and what gets in the way of that achievement,” Divate explains. “Handwriting also refects our integrity, our interest in socializing and our vocational talents.”

Divate has done his master’s in business management at Xavier’s School of Management and also carries on analysing handwritings on the side.

If you want to dig deep into your personality, email him at kiranmkd@yahoo.com.