Hasta Nakshatra is the 13th of the 28 Nakshatras in Vedic Astrology and it consists of five stars: Alpha, Beta, Delta, Gamma, and Epsilon-Corvi. Hasta resides in the constellation of Virgo entirely and has a span of 10°00′ to 23°20′ Virgo. The symbol for this star is an open hand, and the meaning for the word Hasta is also “the hand.”
Hasta Nakshatra the actions and activities performed by the use of hands. As such, the people born under this star are diligent, hardworking and wise. The symbol ‘Hand’ also implies gestures of greetings. This is symbolic to the features of skill and respect towards others. A handshake is another perspective for this representation, which refers to agreements. The natives of Hasta Nakshatra are thus, often reasonable in nature and not too rigid in their views.
The ruling deity of Hasta Nakshatra is the Sun God, known for his creative and energetic abilities. This gives the natives of Hasta a jovial and carefree temperament. The Sun God also enables the people born under this star to use their hands wisely and skillfully in all fields of life. This can make the natives crafty tricksters and even gamblers. Hasta is mostly a constructive star. Its natives hold inventive abilities and thus, it is also associated with creation of life in the form of hands helping in giving birth to a child.
The ruling planet of Hasta Nakshatra is the Moon. This makes the people born under Hasta pleasing and resourceful by nature. The natives are practical in life and usually very active creatures. Nonetheless, they possess a sense of purity in their thoughts and actions. They believe in actions more than words.
Hasta natives usually have sharp brains and they are very fast in calculating the situations and responding accordingly. The natives under the strong influence of this nakshatra have a tendency of not easily trusting the people around them and such natives can take very long time to trust new people. On the other hand, people under the strong influence of this nakshatra are very good and forming professional and social bonds with the other people and working in association with them but they are not likely to trust even their closest of associates, even after working with them for a considerable amount of time. People under the strong influence of this nakshatra have a natural tendency to suspect the people around them, which is primarily due to some kind of feeling of insecurity residing inside them. So even though they may seem to be mixing well, connecting well and working well with many people around them, but it is difficult for them to form a secure bond or relation with most of these people. Hasta natives are usually very active and they keep themselves engaged in one kind of physical activity or the other and accordingly many natives under the strong influence of this nakshatra are found practicing in professional spheres which demand much physical activity. Natives under the strong influence of this nakshatra are also good at many kinds of physical sports as well as mental sports and games. Hasta natives are usually very calculated and disciplined in their works and approach and they do not like anything being done without paying attention to the details.
Interests and Careers:
- Because of a Hasta’s inherent ability to be skilled with the hands and have a creative and transforming energy, a person born under the influence of Hasta may enjoy or excel at painting, art, or craftsmanship and can become artisans or handcrafters. Depending on the graha occupying the Nakshatra, one could even excel at pick-pocketing or stage magic. The slight of the hand is a powerful tool – for either good or bad.
- Due to Hasta’s illuminating intelligence (Surya-Budha) and strong mental nature (Candra-Budha) a Hasta person may make a good adviser, minister, counselor, or priest.
- Due to Hasta’s ability to remove ignorance, creative and transforming energy, strong mental nature, creative intelligence, and good speech, one may excel in scholarship, teaching, and writing, authoring, and education.
- Because of Hasta’s Kshipra nature, its tendency for a pleasant temperament, attractive appearance, sweet smile, and ability to make quick friendships, a person may be good in sales, communications, and public relations.
- If Hasta’s critical nature and impatience is not controlled, resulting stress can develop into mercilessness and thiever, spawning thieves, rascals and rogues.
- It’s not clear why (as there is no direct celestial, deva, or graha-related reason), but many astrologers traditionally believe that because those born under the influence of Hasta have a humorous temperament they are attracted to comedy, merriment, and ridicule and may become comedians, pranksters, jesters, mimes, etc.
- A Hasta person may excel in the healing arts and/or hospital and volunteer work.
- Because Hasta is a Kshipra naksatra, a person may engage successfully in the travel industry and conference planning.
- Because of the direct association with the hand, a Hasta person may have a natural inclination toward palmistry/palm reading, and by extension also astrology.
Location – 10.00 Virgo to 23.20 Virgo
Ruler – Moon
Symbol – Hand
Deity – Surya
Varna – Merchant
Alphabets – Pu, Sha, Nu, Tha
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