To sign *fate*, start with both hands in 'F' handshapes (index fingers and thumbs touching, with the other fingers extended) in front of you. Begin with your palms facing up and your extended fingers pointing forward. Then, simultaneously flip both hands over so that your palms end up facing down. The movement is quick and decisive, similar to the sign for *happen*.
Sign 'we meet' followed by the sign for 'fate' to express that the encounter was destined.
Sign 'fate', 'your', 'fight', and then 'can't' to convey that destiny is unavoidable.
Sign 'her', 'fate', and then 'not-yet decide' to explain that the outcome is still unknown.
Sign 'we meet' followed by the sign for 'fate' to express that the encounter was destined.
Sign 'fate', 'your', 'fight', and then 'can't' to convey that destiny is unavoidable.
Sign 'her', 'fate', and then 'not-yet decide' to explain that the outcome is still unknown.
They are very similar! The movement is identical, but *fate* is an initialized sign that uses 'F' handshapes, whereas *happen* uses '1' (index finger) handshapes.
Yes, this sign is often used interchangeably for both 'fate' and 'destiny' in ASL, though some signers might initialize 'destiny' with 'D' handshapes.
It is not strictly required, but mouthing the word can help clarify your meaning, especially since initialized signs borrow directly from English.
