To sign *destiny*, start with both hands raised in front of your chest, palms facing inward and fingers spread open. Bring both hands forward and down simultaneously. As they move, pinch your index fingers and thumbs together to form 'F' handshapes, ending with your palms facing each other. The movement should be deliberate, coming to a firm stop to represent a set outcome or fate.
Sign 'destiny' by bringing both open hands down into 'F' handshapes, then sign 'meet' by bringing both index fingers together.
Point to her, sign 'believe' by touching your forehead and bringing your hands together to clasp, then sign 'destiny' with a firm downward motion.
Point to the person, sign 'control' by moving alternating 'X' hands forward and back, and finish with the sign for 'destiny'.
Sign 'destiny' by bringing both open hands down into 'F' handshapes, then sign 'meet' by bringing both index fingers together.
Point to her, sign 'believe' by touching your forehead and bringing your hands together to clasp, then sign 'destiny' with a firm downward motion.
Point to the person, sign 'control' by moving alternating 'X' hands forward and back, and finish with the sign for 'destiny'.
Yes, they are very similar and often use the exact same base movement! The sign for *decide* sometimes includes pointing to your head first with an index finger to show the thought process before bringing the hands down. However, *destiny* or *determine* typically skips the head point and just uses the firm, two-handed downward motion to show that an outcome has been set.
Yes, your hands must end in 'F' handshapes. To form an 'F' handshape, pinch the tips of your index fingers and thumbs together to create a circle. Your middle, ring, and pinky fingers should remain extended and slightly spread apart. Make sure your palms are facing each other when you bring your hands down to complete the sign.
The downward movement should be deliberate, confident, and relatively quick, but it doesn't need to be aggressively fast. The most important aspect of the timing is the ending. Your hands must come to a sudden, firm stop at the bottom of the movement. This abrupt halt is what gives the sign its meaning of certainty and an unchangeable fate.
