NAKSHATRA 13 OF 27 · KANYA RASHI
Hasta Nakshatra
The thirteenth star of the zodiac. The hand: skill, wisdom and firm resolve.
RULING PLANET
Moon
PRESIDING DEITY
Savitar
SYMBOL
Hand
ZODIAC SPAN
10°00′ – 23°20′ Virgo
ABOUT HASTA
Hasta is the thirteenth of the 27 Nakshatras and lies in Virgo (Kanya), from 10°00′ to 23°20′. Its ruling planet is the Moon, and its presiding deity is Savitar, the Sun god, who gives creative and transforming energy. Those born in Hasta tend to shed light around them.
Its symbol is the hand, described as a closed hand or clenched fist, which stands for determination and firm resolve. The nature of this star is to keep everything within one’s grip. It also stands for conquest, knowledge, wisdom, strength, togetherness, power and control, and the capacity to rule over others.
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
The luminous influence of Hasta makes its natives sincere, loyal and kind. They show strength, calmness, poise, generosity, vivacity and flamboyance. The Moon as lord makes them charming, and their sweet smile has a magnetic power to attract others. They have firmness and constancy of purpose, and they exercise control over others through wisdom, action and knowledge.
STRENGTHS
They keep a polite, calm composure while showing independence and firmness in their dealings. They have a good sense of humour and keep others entertained, and an innate ability to inspire and motivate people. Their skill in conversation easily pleases others.
With leadership qualities they do well in business and entrepreneurship, and they rise because of their intelligence, craftsmanship and skill. They are interested in social service, ready to help the needy for nothing in return, and earn honour and respect from the public. They make good advisers, able to step in and settle disputes.
CHALLENGES
They do not wish to cause trouble to others, but once offended they seek revenge. In order to control people and situations they can appear callous and insensitive, and at times they can be very dominating and even cruel.
To gain success or profit they may ignore the needs of others and resort to cunning and selfishness.
CAREER
Painters, artists, craftsmen, scholars, teachers and writers, sales, communications and PR, hospital and volunteer work, healers, the travel industry, conference planners, astrologers and palm readers, advisers, ministers, authors, counsellors, educators and priests.
HEALTH
Those with the Moon in Hasta may be prone to a sensitive nervous system, bowel and colon problems, dysentery, colds and allergies, skin irritations and problems of the hands.
REMEDY FOR HASTA NATIVES
Strengthen the good qualities of this nakshatra by worshipping the Sun as a creative force at sunrise. Worship of Vishnu, or any of Vishnu’s incarnations, connects you with its higher energies.
Repeat the root mantras “Om Jham” and “Om Nyam” 108 times when the Moon transits Hasta and in its lunar month. This is believed to reduce suffering and bring enlightenment.
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