Career

Manual laborers, artisans; professions requiring hand dexterity; jewelers, mechanics; gymnasts; acrobats; origami experts; fairy tale writers; circus performers; production of daily utility products; printers and publishers; inventors; Stage Magicians; Swindlers; Stock Brokers; Pickpockets; packers; those in the share and stock markets; manicurists; toymakers; casino workers; bookies; Professional Gamblers; Carpenters; Market Sellers; Small Shop Owners, Accountants; Typists; small traders and businessmen; clerks; cleaners; bankers; Masseurs; Physiotherapists; Housekeepers; Servants; toilet and chemical industry; Palmists; Psychics; Tarot Card Readers; Textile industry; Auctioneers; Astrologers; Ceramic & pottery industry; interior decorators; Agriculturalists; Farmers; Gardeners; Food Producers, processors and distributors; Stylists; Hairdressers, barbers; amusement parks; masons; sculptors; salespeople; Satirical Novelists; Professional Comedians; radio and TV commentators; Newsreaders; Speech Therapists; Martial Artists; Thieves and Robbers; forgers, street smart professions

Favorable Activities

Generally good for all activities, art and craft, laughter-inducing activities, pottery, jewelry designing, linguistics, holistic healing procedures, magic, skills of hands, dealing with kids, travel, changing homes

Unfavorable Activities

Planning long term objectives and aims, sexual acts, inactivity, relaxation, executive maturity, nighttime acts

Remedies

Hastha natives should worship the god and chant the root mantra “Om Jham” and “Om Nyam” 108 times during the lunar transition of this nakshatra to alleviate afflictions. Wearing light colors like green and white is also recommended. All important actions should correspond to the course of this constellation for best results.

Miscellaneous

In the words of Varahamihira, the lunar influence gives Hastha energy, boldness, and mercilessness and thieving qualities. Swami Vivekananda is a typical Hastha native, if some of the qualities are ignored.

Padas or Quarters

The first pada falls on the Aries Navamsa which is ruled by . It represents immense energy and makes the person an expert in underhand means. Military, surgical and mathematical prowess is some of the highlights.

The second pada falls on the Taurus Navamsa which is ruled by . The quarter is emphasized with practicality. Planets here look for material bliss and perfection. They are moral and honest more than the other padas. A support for artistic actions is noted. Well placed , and provide beneficial results.

The third pada falls on the Gemini Navamsa which is ruled by . The pada belongs to traders, merchants and businessmen. Career is the main focus. Of all the padas of Hasta, this one is the most dexterous and clever. being well-placed provides amazing intelligence and perception.

The fourth pada falls on the Cancer Navamsa which is ruled by the . Aspects that are highlighted here are communal coexistence and family life. Material security is guaranteed, although there is also a suspicion towards anything that is external. The best and the worst are displayed through this quarter. If the is well-placed, strong results may be achieved in terms of bearing a deserving heir.

Hastha – The Hand

Hastha (10.00-23.20 Virgo) represents the creativity of the . The word Hastha translates into the ‘hand’ or it may be alternatively transcribed as ‘laughter’. The significance of the latter is that Hastha is often associated with punning.

The symbol of the closed fist gives Hastha the ability to achieve goals and good manners. In fact, Hastha is often associated with the sun and the solar principle, as it is related to the and its rays.

Behavioral Characteristics

The common English words like hand, handy, hassle, haggle, haste, hard, harness etc are said to be derived from Hastha. The relation to the well known greeting Hastha Maniana symbolizes the jovial aspect of the Hastha personality and its relation with endings of all types. Once the family in Uttaraphalguni has been established, Hastha seeks to get the household going. It makes advocacy of civilized living, by making excellent householders, with apparent seriousness and joviality beneath.

The Hastha nakshatra may betray a staright faced expression, and their supple build can handle various kinds of manual jobs. Their sharp minds make for instant solutions along lines of practicality, which makes them disregard extreme romantic attitudes. Their mischievous smiles are complemented by the lack of ability to sit still and hence the natives are somewhat fidgety. Often obsessed with staying busy, this asterism likes to complicate apparently simple tasks, but with a very high amount of attention to detail.

Hastha born individuals expect others to be as meticulous as they are and are highly critical when their ends are not met, or expectations not realized. When related with the progeny in the 5th house, Hastha born individuals are likely to develop tension with their children. In accordance with the universal scheme of things, Hastha born persons are associated with the Sanskrit phrase ‘Hastha sthapaniya agama shakti’. This means, the nakshatra has the power to put the object of their desire within their hands or power.

The symbolism of Hastha is a representation of attainment of the end or material object over the procedure of the attainment. In fact, the very symbol refers to the fact that Hastha holds the promise of immediate acquisition of the desired object by dint of sheer skill.

Strengths: Creative, clever, practical, witty, pleasant, charming, attractive, attains wealth later in life, influential, cordial, careful with words to avoid expressing anger, driven, in control, values social rituals and consideration of others, provides service, industrious, takes advantage of opportunities in foreign lands, intelligent, persuasive, unattached, and has several relationships.

Weakness: Enjoys competition and disputes, restless, changeable, charlatan, selfish, emotionally unsettled, low self-opinion, critical, overindulgent, shameless, mistrustful, repressed, health problems, nasty, drug abuse, controlling, use alcohol or food as coping mechanism, desires spiritual experience.

Professions: Professions that require "hands on" work or dexterity, artisans, mechanics, jewelry makers, origami expert, manual labor, gymnast, circus performers, inventor, publisher, printing industry, manicurists, card dealers, carpenters, gambler, banker, accountant, typist, cleaner, housekeeper, masseur, chemical industry, textile industry, tarot card readers, astrologer, auctioneer, ceramics, interior decorator, gardener, food production, hair stylists, sculptors, mason, professional comedian, commentator, speech therapist, trial artists, magician, and thieves.

Famous Hastas: Rudolph Valentino, Jimmy Carter, Burt Reynolds, Richard Burton, Robert Duvall

Favorable Activities: Crafts, pottery, jewelry making, domestic work, magic, playing games, business matters requiring tact, marriage, dealing with children, holistic treatments, travel, moving, organizing, yoga, meditation, trading goods, gardening and activities in the sun.

Unfavorable Activities: Long term planning or activities requiring executive decision making, sexual activity, rest or leisure, or night time activities.

Sacred Energy Vortex: KOMAL SRI KIRUPA KOOBARESWARAR

The sacred energy vortex that resonates with the star Hasta is located in Komal near Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu, India. People born under Hasta should visit this temple at least once during their lifetime.

Those who visit the temple at Komal and worship Sri Kirupa Koobareswarar (an aspect of Lord Shiva) and Goddess Sri Annapoorani will receive the blessings of divine grace and compassion. People born under Hasta star should worship this form of Shiva with folded hands in prayer, meditation and yoga. It is also recommended for these people to perform the ancestor ritual known as tarpanam. While making the tarpanam offering, water passing over the lines of the person’s hands connects their energy with the energy of the ancestors.

The connection of this temple to Hasta star begins with the story of Goddess Parvati, who wanted to understand exactly what Lord Shiva experienced as the ruler of the Universe. Shiva participated in Divine sport, so Parvati decided she too would take part in Divine sport to gain the knowledge of Shiva. Parvati playfully covered Lord Shiva’s eyes with her hands, but this simple action caused the entire universe to become incapacitated. She had stopped the flow of water, the movements of planets and everything in the universe became still. Overcome with guilt, Parvati asked Lord Shiva for his forgiveness.

Shiva explained to Parvati that due to her actions, he would disappear into the light known as "Hastayama Jyoti" created by his own hands. Parvati would then incarnate as a cow wondering around the world in search of Shiva until she reunited with him in the form of "Hastayama Jyoti." Parvati was quite distressed about the situation, but followed Shiva’s orders and wandered the earth as a cow, searching for Lord Shiva’s light. Finally, on Hasta star day, Lord Shiva revealed his light to Parvati and bestowed darshan as Sri Kirupa Koobareswarar.

Those born under Hasta can offer foods that require the use of one’s hands during preparation to the poor. Making sweet or savory cakes by hand, is a good example of such an offering. This will help assist those who are poor to acquire wealth. It is also recommended that people who are suffering from depression visit the temple at Komal. To make an offering on Pradosham days, Mondays and Wednesdays is a powerful remedy for depression. Finally, those who have marital troubles can walk around this temple from left to right as a remedy for any challenges with marriage.

Hasta natives, your incense is made with the herb Neem as prescribed by the Vedas.

Burning one of these pillars is like performing a mini fire ritual for that particular star formation. For your specific Birthstar, you will be able to connect inwardly to your planet of energetic origin and gain support with the positive aspects that are you.

Burning the other Nakshatra pillars on that specific Nakshatra day will tune you in with the favorable activities with that star’s energy for the day. It is recommended to at least burn your own personal Nakshatra pillar daily to stay connected to your essence. It is advantageous to burn the days Nakshatra pillar as well.

Each Nakshatra is divided into four quarters called padas that contain more specific characteristics of a person born during the pada of Hasta.

padas:

First Pada 10°0′ to 13°20′ Virgo
Ruled by:
Soul Sound: Pu
Keyword: Energetic

Second Pada 13°20′ to 16°40′ Virgo
Ruled by:
Soul Sound: Sha
Keyword: Perfection

Third Pada 16°40′ to 20°00′ Virgo
Ruled by:
Soul Sound: Na
Keyword: Clever

Fourth Pada 20°00′ to 23°20′ Virgo
Ruled by:
Soul Sound: Tha
Keyword: Community