Toe reading lets us know where our souls stand

Forget about the eyes being the window to the soul; the soles are the window to the soul.

Get ready for toe reading as a route to your inner self.

KC Miller, director and founder of the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in Tempe, Ariz., has been reading toes for six years and has trained about 200 others in the offshoot of reflexology.

"Reflexology is the study and belief that everything that has ever happened in our life has left a holographic pattern in our feet," said Miller.

A toe reader examines the shape and condition of the five toes, which are called, from big toe to baby: the ether or destiny toe; the air or communication toe; the fire or "just do it" toe; the water or relationship toe; and the Earth toe.

A twisted, broken or bent fourth toe, for example, could indicate a history of failed relationships (or a dropped bowling ball).

It hasn't taken long for the practice to gain a toehold, so to speak. Miller is a sought-after guest at bridal showers and does seminars around the country.

"People will literally stand in line for hours to get a toe reading," she said.

And once they hear what she has to say, some break down in tears. Often the readings lead to "changes in consciousness" and end up being life-altering events, she added.

You can do some of it at home.

Calluses on your toes? "Almost always, that will connote that there is something happening in the neck," Miller said.

Fungus on your nails? "Something is eating at them, inside and out. ... There is a metaphysical connection to it."

Strange material between the toes? "That's probably hygiene."

All kidding aside, Miller takes toe reading seriously. "I never hire anybody without having them show me their toes," she said, "because if their [fire] toe goes down, I know they are going to procrastinate and never get anything done."