The meaning of the Ta’al for Vulcans. A diagram for reference.
The little finger represents Kol-ut-shan, or the philosophy of diversity.
The ring finger represents Nome, or the philosophy of all.
These two philosophies are paired.
The middle finger represents abrukhaya t’ozhika, or the domination of logic.
The index finger represents ashudor’es na’ha’kiv, or the reverence for life.
These two concepts are paired.
The thumb stands alone as a representation of awek’es, or an individual’s privacy.*
*This is a very important reason that the thumb must not be close to your hand!
Reference for explanation is from the book ‘The Making of Star Trek’ by Whitfield and Roddenberry.



















