Your feet are the eyes of the soul

There is a saying that the eyes are the windows to the soul, but if you really want to know how someone ticks, look at their feet. This stems from the belief that the feet act as a mirror to the rest of the body. What’s more, it is believed the mind and body are inextricably linked, so physical ailments can be a product of personality. For example, people with fallen arches might have tried to have too much “backbone”, their strong, independent spirit may have caused them to take on too much.

Big toe: a big toe that is longer than your other toes says you are a clever, creative thinker. You come up with ingenious solutions to problems and fizz with ideas. If your big toe is comparatively small, this indicates that you are a superb multi-tasker. You use your charm to persuade people to go along with your ideas.

Second toe: the longer your second toe, the more leadership qualities you have. You are dynamic and resourceful, but your desire to get things done “my way or no way” can tip over into bossiness.

Third toe: energy, drive and willpower are associated with this toe. If it is comparatively long, it means you are incredibly energetic and resourceful, especially at work. The longer this toe is, the more you are driven to succeed in your career.

Fourth toe: a long, straight fourth toe indicates family is crucially important to your life. Unhappiness in your relationships with loved ones will show up in the curling of this toe.

Little toe: childlike impishness is a characteristic of those with small little toes. You’ll shy away from responsibility, be easily bored and constantly looking for amusing diversions. And if you can wiggle your little toe separately from your fourth toe, you are an impulsive, adventurous, charming flirt. If you can’t you value routine, predictability and loyalty. Toes that neatly graduate in size: If each toe is a little longer than the one before, this indicates a methodical, precise and extremely practical person. Watch out for a tendency to nitpick, though – not everyone is as balanced as you.