Jyohiri

Nakshatras

Hasta

Hasta, 'the hand', is the star of skill: making, healing and getting things done.

Star lord
Moon
Rasi
Kanya
Deity
Savitar, the Sun as inspirer
Symbol
Open hand
Animal (yoni)
Buffalo
Gana
Deva (divine)

Nature

Hasta people are clever, practical and good with their hands. They are witty, hardworking and resourceful, and they turn ideas into things that work.

Strengths

  • Skill and craftsmanship
  • Humour and charm
  • Practical and hardworking

Watch out for

  • Over-thinking and worry
  • Being too controlling

Careers

Crafts and art, surgery and healing, writing, trade, accounting, and handwork of every kind.

Health

Linked with the hands and digestion; nerves and stomach need calm routines.

Keys to success

  • Do one thing at a time, well
  • Let others do their part
  • Keep your hands busy with useful work

Remedies

  • Chant the Gayatri mantra to Savitar at sunrise
  • Give tools or help to craftspeople
  • Make something with your hands

Story

Savitar, the golden-handed Sun, stretches out his hands each morning to wake the world. The Gayatri mantra is addressed to him. Hasta's hand, likewise, holds the power to make and to bless.

Good for (muhurta)

Kshipra (swift)

Quick results: trade, opening a shop, medicine and treatment, learning, short trips and starting a course.

Traditionally one of the 11 stars chosen for weddings.

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