Just as a doctor’s office or a priest’s confessional requires absolute discretion, so too must a psychic’s reading remain entirely confidential. A psychic often plays a role akin to both a healer and a confessor. People in the public eye—especially those in the entertainment industry—must trust that their secrets are safe.
A friend once tipped me off that Luciano Pavarotti would be at the Royal Opera House. I knew both the head of security, a tough ex-London police sergeant, and Aiden, who managed the venue. They were aware that I wanted to obtain Pavarotti’s handprint for my palmistry book.
I arrived at his hotel, only to be met by a gruff secretary at his door, who bluntly told me to go away. Pavarotti himself asked, “Who are you, and what do you want?” I explained my request, and after a brief exchange, the secretary relented and told me to return in an hour. “You’ll have just five minutes,” she warned.
Yet, I ended up staying nearly three hours. I am convinced that during that time, I was being vetted. Pavarotti later revealed that his close friendship with Princess Diana was the reason for the delay. Diana had helped him with his stage fright, and in return, he had been generous with her charities, raising funds to support her global campaign against landmines. He confided that it was her insistence on taking her campaign to Palestine that ultimately led to her untimely death.
Pavarotti was born on October 12—a typical, fair-minded Libran. In 2005, he was so beloved in the UK that he was granted the Freedom of the City of London and received a Red Cross Award for Services to Humanity.
This extraordinary man opened up to me as I read his hands. I gave him my word that I would never reveal what I saw, but recently, I have had several dreams in which he asked me to speak about who he truly was.
A Hidden Insecurity
Despite his immense talent, Pavarotti never felt he was good enough to be a singer. His first love was football, and even during his time as a schoolteacher, he dreamed of becoming a professional footballer. Like many men who struggle with confidence, he sought validation through romantic conquests—something that caused him personal turmoil.
As the philosopher Schopenhauer once said, “Deep down, the real man needs two things: danger and play. And what can be more dangerous than women, the most perilous of playthings?”
In 2003, Pavarotti divorced his wife, whom he never stopped loving. Soon after, he married his 29-year-old secretary, Nicoletta. It was a classic case of “A man can love one woman and be in lust with another.” His marriage to Nicoletta was tumultuous—an old saying goes, “When a man marries his secretary, it creates a job opening.” Many described her as highly manipulative, constantly vying for control of his $250 million fortune.
Like many men reluctant to put all their emotions into one person, Pavarotti lived by the belief that “If one woman is not enough, a thousand won’t be.”
Superstitions and Struggles
Pavarotti never forgot the poverty of his childhood in Modena, Italy, where he first sang in the church choir. His father was strict, which crushed his confidence. Even as an adult, he would keep iron nails in his pocket and carry small religious relics to ward off bad luck. This deep-seated insecurity stayed with him throughout his life, despite his larger-than-life persona.
He often sought psychic readings, but no matter how high he climbed, he always feared he wasn’t good enough. Critics often joked that he had only three passions in life: food, football, and women.
I was not the only one who warned him about his poor diet. He loved huge steak dinners, watching football, and chasing women—a lifestyle that took a heavy toll on his health. His hands showed clear signs of cardiovascular strain, yet it was pancreatic cancer that ultimately claimed him at age 71. The world lost a musical giant.
The Markings of Fate
The Belgian philosopher Maurice Maeterlinck once wrote:
“The man for whom the hour of misfortune has sounded is caught up by an invisible whirlwind. For years, unseen forces conspire through innumerable incidents, leading him to the exact moment and place where fate awaits him.”
Pavarotti’s hands revealed fascinating insights about his life’s journey:
- A long, thick Destiny Line – Suggests he was here for a specific purpose. His hand also bore healer markings, indicating that his voice had a deeply healing quality.
- A strong, tall Mercury (pinky) finger – Signifying exceptional communication abilities.
- A thick Heart Line – Indicated congestion in the arteries, often linked to a diet high in animal fats.
- A weakened Health Line meeting the Life Line at age 70 – Suggesting declining health.
- An oval or “egg” shape at the end of the Life Line – A common sign of a predisposition to cancer.
On September 6, 2007, fate took its course, and we lost one of the greatest voices of our time.
The Italian Culture Minister Francesco Rutelli perfectly captured Pavarotti’s impact:
“Luciano Pavarotti was a true musical giant of the 20th century. His unrivaled and imposing vocal power, like his stage presence, made him one of the greatest figures in the Italian operatic tradition.”
His voice, like his spirit, continues to resonate.
Happy Palmistry!
T. Stokes
Holistic palmist with 60 years of practice, author, and teacher Jungian Holistic Chirology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and karmic analysis.
For more info, see my book, 50 Case Studies in Modern Palmistry. Whole lives read from emailed hand photos.
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