Start with both hands in 'A' handshapes (fists with your thumbs resting on the side) positioned near your mouth or chin. Move both hands forward and slightly down, opening them into flat handshapes with your palms facing down.
Sign 'rain', then use the sign for 'blessing'. The forward and downward motion of the hands beautifully mirrors the idea of something positive being bestowed upon the earth.
Sign 'God', then sign 'bless' moving your hands toward the person you are speaking to. This shows how the sign can be directional to indicate who is receiving the blessing.
Sign 'every day', 'count', and then 'blessing'. In ASL, the same sign is used for both the verb 'to bless' and the noun 'blessing', relying on the context of the sentence.
Sign 'rain', then use the sign for 'blessing'. The forward and downward motion of the hands beautifully mirrors the idea of something positive being bestowed upon the earth.
Sign 'God', then sign 'bless' moving your hands toward the person you are speaking to. This shows how the sign can be directional to indicate who is receiving the blessing.
Sign 'every day', 'count', and then 'blessing'. In ASL, the same sign is used for both the verb 'to bless' and the noun 'blessing', relying on the context of the sentence.
Yes! In ASL, it is very common to use the same sign for related verbs and nouns. The context of your sentence will make it clear whether you mean the action of blessing someone or the noun 'blessing'.
Yes, 'bless' can act as a directional verb. If you are saying 'bless you', you move the sign toward the person. If you are signing 'bless me', you can bring the open hands downward toward yourself.
Your thumbs can lightly touch your chin or lower lip, or they can simply start just in front of your mouth. The most important part is the starting location near the mouth before the hands move outward.
