A placement of a ring on a particular finger symbolizes deeper significance. These meanings stem from religious, mystical, mythological and psychological sources. A ring is representative of eternity, perfection of God and exorcism of demons in religion, and circles and halos have magical properties in New Age beliefs.

Right and Left Hand Meanings

In Greek mythology placement of rings on the right and left hands have different meanings. The right hand is a symbol of energy output and creativity. The left hand denotes the receiving and internalizing of energy within to eventually be productive in the outer world.

Thumb Rings

The thumb denotes strong will and self-sufficiency. When wearing rings on the right thumb it reveals one's focus on the conscious mind and with the left, the subconscious mind.

Index Finger Rings

Rings on the index finger characterize strong ambition, confidence and financial motivations.

Middle Finger Rings

The middle finger ring exemplifies responsibility, but can be a sign of materialism.

Ring Finger Rings

The ring finger represents one's heart and creativity, and an artery from the heart was thought to run to it in ancient traditions. This is partially why rings are placed onto the left hand in Christian wedding traditions.

Pinky Finger Rings

The pinky finger ring shows communicativeness, swift intuitiveness but also deceptive tendencies.

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Symbolism significance and meaning of rings on the Five Fingers

Wedding Rings

Palmistry - About Fingers

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Thumb Ring

What is the meaning of each finger for rings?

What is the meaning of each finger for rings?