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#Hasta #Nakshatra, which is from 10°00' to 23°20' degrees in Virgo sign, is the 13th Nakshatra as per Hindu astrology. The symbol for Hasta Nakshatra is a #hand, usually with the fingers closed as if grasping something or forming a fist. In Sanskrit, Hasta means Hand or 'of Hands' like Hasta-Kriya will be Hand actions, not precisely but we can get the idea.

The symbolism of hand for Hasta Nakshatra suggests the grasping nature of the lunar mansion and an ability to grab and hold on to all sort of things. This grasping nature can be material, spiritual, mental, emotional or physical. The hand also indicates activities and the skill in those activities. Ultimately, Hasta Nakshatra forms an image of repetitive work and achievement like any kind of artwork or sports which can be played daily but differently.

The presiding deity for Hasta Nakshatra is #Savitr (or Savitar) is a form of Surya (the Sun), but many time in ancient texts Savitr is distinguished from #Sun. Nevertheless, Hasta Nakshatra illustrates the qualities of this association with Sun, like illuminating intelligence especially in counselling and advising.

The association with hand or fist symbolises determination and a tendency or wish to control through any means. The symbolism provides an association of Hasta Nakshatra with palmistry and therefore, by extension, with Jyotisha Shastra (Vedic astrology).

One of the Hasta Nakshatra's traditional association, not very apparent from its symbolism or deity, is of jesting, joking, merriment, laughter, and mockery. One unique attribute of this lunar mansion is that when it is associated with the lord of the fifth house it may deny children or create problems with progeny.

All the four Pada under Hasta nakshatra are as follows: 1st Pada in Aries navamsa ruled by Mars. 2nd Pada in Taurus navamsa ruled by Venus. 3rd Pada in Gemini navamsa ruled by Mercury and 4th Pada in Cancer navamsa ruled by Moon.

Moon in Hasta Nakshatra: When the Birth star is Hasta Nakshatra, the person has active habits and he is full of resources. But Hasta native is shameless and merciless. Moreover, such a person can be a thief and a drunkard.

https://aaps.space/docs/nakshatra/Hasta-Nakshatra/

#Hasta #Nakshatra In #Astrology
Whenever the sun rises in the dawn, its first ray is visible in the golden coloured in the sky, which represents #Savitr. This is because Savitr also has a golden tongue and body. Whichever things get in contact with Savitr, it turns into light. This means that natives born under this Nakshatra possess the natural power to remove all the tamas qualities. Savitr is believed to reside in the sacred thread, which is usually worn by brahmins.

As per mythology, Savitr helps to get rid of darkness, ignorance, lethargy and all other negativities. Gayatri mantra is an invocation to this deity, who can bestow inspiration to perform daily activities. So chanting the Gayatri mantra can be very auspicious when it comes to performing noble activities. It is denoted as light because this Nakshatra brings light to our dark world. Natives of Hasta Nakshatras can create incredible things using their hands, such as sculpture, drawing, art, carvings, etc.

Hasta Nakshatra is ‘Chhitra’ and ‘Laghu’ Nakshatra, which indicates swiftness and light. Native with Hasta Nakshatra has a unique capability to get desired results in a decisive manner. This Nakshatra is the heart of Virgo, the zodiac sign which is ruled by Mercury and therefore, it is associated with intelligence.

Native can be very secretive, and there will also be a tinge of trickery. The symbol clenched fist means holding something back, which could be secrecy. This Nakshatra also indicates the lack of trust in this Nakshatra.

In the zodiac wheel, Hasta Nakshatra is connected to the Virgo sign.
https://www.mypandit.com/astrology/nakshatras-constellations/hasta