Mudras in Buddhism

• Thumb. Represented by the earth element and the planet Saturn, the thumb corresponds to the organs Stomach, Spleen and mouth. It is connected to the Yi (意), or the intellect, and its energy influences our clarity.
• Index finger. Represented by the wood element and the planet Jupiter, the index finger corresponds to the organs Liver, Gall Bladder and eyes. It connected to the Hun(魂), or the ethereal soul, and its energy influences our sensitivity.
• Middle finger. Represented by the fire element and the planet Mars, the middle finger corresponds to the organs Heart, Small Intestine and the tongue. It connected to the Shen (神), or the aggregate soul and its energy influences our creativity.
• Ring finger. Represented by the metal element and the planet Venus, the ring finger corresponds to the organs Lung, Large Intestine and nose. It connected to the Po (魄), or the corporeal soul and its energy influences our intuition.
• Little finger. Represented by the water element and the planet Mercury, the little finger corresponds to the organs Kidney, Bladder and ears. It connected to the Zhi (志), or the will and its energy influences our spontaneity.