Hasta Nakshatra
| Hasta
is ruled by Savitar, the creative, inspirational and transformative form of
the Sun God. Its power is the ability to gain what we are seeking and place
it in our own hands (hasta sthapaniya agama shakti). Its basis above is the
seeking of gain. Its basis below is the process of gaining. These together
place what one wishes to gain in ones own hands. Hasta gives the ability to achieve our goals in a complete and immediate manner. Such goals are usually creative in nature. Savitar is the creative will that builds up the universe with all of its beauty. His productions are most wonderful. The indications here are that our own creative efforts will have great success under the influence of this Nakshatra. We should choose a high aspiration accordingly. For example, Savitar also directs and inspires the practice of Yoga and the path to enlightenment. |
| Savitar desired, “May the Gods place their faith in me.” One who makes the appropriate offering to Savitar, to Hasta (10 00 – 23 20 Virgo), men place faith in him. He becomes the Sun among his peers. People born under Hasta want to be believed in and want others to have faith in them. They regard themselves as capable of great achievements and can serve to rally and inspire people around them. Savitar is the solar deity of inspiration and the Gayatri mantra, much like Apollo of the Greeks. |
| The symbol for this nakshatra is the palm of the hand. The
primary deity is Savitar, the Sun God, who promotes creativity. He is called
“the golden handed one”. The shakti of Hasta is “the power to manifest what
one seeks and place it in their hands”. Hasta natives can have great
dexterity and are skilled with the healing arts, and with handicrafts. Hasta
is ruled by the Moon, and in the sign of Virgo, ruled by Mercury, reflecting
the very mental, intellectual nature of this lunar mansion. It has a deva
temperament with a primary motivation of moksha, or spiritual
liberation. Hasta Career Interests: Craftsmen, artists and painters. Scholars, teachers, comedians, performers and writers. Hospital and volunteer work, public relations. Advisors, ministers, counselors and psychotherapists. Astrologers, palm readers, healers. Sales, communications and networking skills. Travel industry, conference planners. Hasta is formed by five stars (fingers) in the constellation of Corvus, the crow |
| The hand symbolizes skill with the hands, as in craftsmanship and the arts. They may use their hands for healing, possibly as a doctor or massage therapist. They can be a comedian with their great clever wit, and good sense of humor. They are entertaining and good speakers. Their early life may be plagued by hardships restraints and possible impediments. The fist indicates an ability to grasp ideas, and hold on to things material or spiritual. Sometimes it is hard for them to let go. The crafty hand can indicate a thief, as well as a pickpocket, for they may be plagued by poverty or lack of success, until they focus on the spiritual path. There is an innate desire to be helpful and serve, as in a counseling profession. They are highly intelligent, attracted to mysticism, possibly palmistry being their specialty. |
The
sanskrit root word
Hasta
= hand, help, assistance.
Other
Ancient names of this Nakshatra
Aruna,
Arka, Astham, Atham, Athram, Bhanu, Hastu, Hastam, Hasta-devi, Ina, Kara,
Karabha,
Pundarikaksa, Ravi, Surya, Tarni, Tapana, Tikshnakara, Vraghna.
Meaning
“The
Hand”.
Astronomy
- Hasta Nakshatra
Number
of Stars - 5 (Five Stars in the Constellation of Corvus/ The Crow. Alpha Corvi/Alchiba,
Beta Corvi/ Kraz, Delta Corvi/ Algorab, Gamma Corvi/ Gienah and Epsilon Corvi/
Minkar. Beta Corvi is the Brightest amongst them. Algorab is a Double Star situated
in Corvus on the Right Wing of the Crow. This Star brings Business Success, Charm,
but Eventual Fall from Favour).
Yoga
Taras (Principle Stars)
Rijl-Al-Awwa (Mu Virginis),
Delta Corvi (Algorab) and Gamma Corvi (Gienah)
Hasta
Nakshatra - Ruled by Moon
Hasta
Nakshatra in the Vimshottari Nakshatra Dasa (120 Year Cycle of Timing of Events)
system introduced by Rishi Parashara is associated with planet Moon. This association
with Moon is only relevant with the Vimshottari based Nakshatra Dasa system and
Moon doesn't rule this Nakshatra as is believed and understood misinterpreted in
many of the later texts on Nakshatras. The Nakshatras are ruled by the Devatas
(Tutelary Archetypes or Principal Deities). Other Nakshatra based dasa systems
given by Rishis Parashara have been associated with other planets that influence
this nakshatra and this has to be used judiciously only for studying and
intepreting
the underlying scheme of Dasa. Study of the Vimshottari Dasa with this
Nakshatra we base the association of Moon with the Karakas (significations)
of Moon which includes and not limited to: Emotions, Mother, Water Related,
Mind, Flower, Dwijatwam (Thread Ceremony), Happiness from Mother, Clothes,
Agriculture, Money, Cows, Milk and Allied Products, Cereals and Grains,
Precious Stones and Shells Obtained from The Sea-Bed Or River, Pearls, Royal/
Kingly Life, White Umbrella Denoting Honour, Dignified Paraphernalia,
Nobility, Liquids, Fruits, Land, Luster, Contentment, Perfume. Moon is also
associated with Lord Sri Krishna among the Dasa Avataars (10 Incarnations) of
Vishnu. Moon is also been referred
to as Annamaya, Atmamaya, Indu, Kshuparaka, Rajanipati, Soma.
Key
Points
The
12 names of the Sun are: (1) Arun, (2) Aditya, (3) Tapan, (4) Divakar, (5)Bhaskar,
(6) Bhanu, (7) Martanda, (8) Mihir, (9) Ravi, (10) Divakar, (11)Sahasramsu and
(12) Surya. All the attributes these names etymologically connote are caused by
this star. From the Surya we derive creativity and creation, and from creation
we derive light, lustre, and strength. Surya or Savitur is the prime cause of
dominion, kingship, power of immunity and the light that dispels darkness.
The
deity that is presiding over Hasta is a solar deity named “Savitur”. Savitur has
a jovial, light-hearted type of persona. He is always portrayed with a laughing
gesture. This makes Hasta interested in all kinds of sports on all planes of
existence. On the terrestrial earthly plane, Hasta relates to both mind games and
physical sports.
Savitur
is supposedly to be extremely skilled with his hands. This makes Hasta directly
associated with everything done with the hands. The reasoning behind the naming
of Hasta should now be clear to us. Savitur is also considered to be a crafty
trickster, gambler and fraudster. In the ancient times, all kings (represented
by Sun) were supposed to be well versed in the arts of lying, deceit, fraud,
gambling and even robbery.
Hasta
is closely connected to the art of palmistry and by extrapolation,
Astrology.
The hand also simply relates to all activities done with the use of the hands.
In ancient times the outstretched hand was a symbol of the Sun, with the fingers
representing its rays. The relationship of this nakshatra with the Sun is established
through its ruling deity.
In a
way, the nature and functioning of Savitur is akin to a bright Sunny day where
everyone is feeling good and are involved in creative activities of all kinds.This
is what makes Hasta one of the most optimistic and creative nakshatras.
In
the universal scheme of things, Hasta relates to Hasta Sthapaniyaagama Shakti –
the power to put one’s object of desire in one’s hands. The symbolism makes it
clear beyond words that Hasta promises immediate acquirement of one’s object of
desire through one’s skill.
This
star relates to both Mind-games and Physical Sports. Persons born in this are
famous, religious, respects Brahmins, clever, learned and wealthy. They know
how to win over the other party. They carry out responsibilities assigned to them
with sincere efforts. When
Hasta rises on the Ascendant, it produces highly flexible, small eyes, roundish
face. They have mischievous smiles and like to squint a lot.
Hasta
Nakshatra are believed to work really hard to reach the high ladder besides
which in the astrological articulation they would see some fluctuations in life
till the age of 30 years while the period of 30 years to 42 years will bring most
of the goodness and stability. These individuals would receive great affluence
if they live beyond 64 years.
Influences:
Thieves, elephants, those who travel in chariots, elephant
drivers, artisans, commodities, cereals, men learned in Vedas, traders and men
of prowess.
Moon
in Hasta: the person is liable to get excited
easily and intensely, is bold and insolent, susceptible to drinking, is
heartless and a thief.
Per
Varahamihira, “Moon in Hasta makes one energetic, daring, merciless, a drunkard
and a thief”.
Hasta
Nakshatra mentions from the Scriptures
“Hasta
rules thieves, elephants, those who travel in chariots, elephant-drivers,
artisans, commodities, cereals, men learned in the Vedas, traders and men of
prowess.”
-
Brihat Samhita by Varahamihira (Chapter XV, Stellar Rulership)
“If
a person be born under Hasta he will be devoted to love and to virtue,
befriend the learned and live in opulence.”
- Jataka
Parijata, Nakshatra Palam (Adh. IX, Sloka 84-90)
“Treatment
of Disease.”
-
Muhurta Chintamani
“Per
Hora Sara, the person will be sensually disposed, clever, good in speaking and
will be disposed with thievish nature. He will be rich and may live in foreign
places. He may show enthusiasm in war, will be expert in it and will destroy
enemies.”
-
Hora Sara
“Per
Daivagna Vilasa, the native with Hasta Nakshatra will give charities to others
and will be a successful and famous person in life. Does godly duties, respects
scholars and performs yagnas in prescribed procedure. Also, he will be wealthy
to an extent to have comfortable life.”
-
Daivagna Vilasa
Deity
- Savitur
Savitur
(One of the 12 Aditya and the name Translates as the “Golden Handed” Everything
he Touches Turns to Light. He is the Giver of Life and Assists with Child Birth.
He has the Ability to Manifest what we are Seeking and Place it in our Hands.
He is the giver Creative and Transforming Energy. He Rules over Mantras &
Divine Words.
He
also is the Source fo the Procreative Energy of All Beings and is Worshiped in
the Greatest Vedic Mantra the ‘Gayathri”. Savitur is also Associated with all
the Divine Weapons used by the Gods in the Battle. He is the Solar God of
Inspiration).
Invoke
Savitur with the most potent Gayatri Mantra
Through
the Gayatri mantra we invoke Lord Savitar! Hasta also means “hands” and that is
why the combination of Gayatri mantra with Mudras (Hand gestures to manage prana
or life force energy flow in our body) can help us invoke Lord Savitar and
his
magical
powers! Mantras are based on codified esoteric traditions and passed on from
one preceptor to one disciple in the course of an initiation ritual. The
Shadangas of a Mantra is very Important to understand and follow for a Mantra
to give desired benefits. Mantras vests magical powers since the right form of words,
the right tone and right delivery by themselves would confer the desired effect.
These sacred vibrations can support Spiritual Engineering of our Inner Being.
The
Most Potent is the Quintessence Gayatri Maha Mantra a 24-syllable hymn from the
Rig Veda which when cyclically enunciated with the correct 24 Mudras (Hand
Postures) can create a hypnotizing effect
on the chanter’s consciousness. Gayatri is a Vaidik Mahamantra with 24 beej
mantras embedded in it. With the friction
of
the energies of the 24 beej mantras the power hidden in each of them starts increasing,
and a Sadhaka (spiritual aspirant) fulfills themselves with each of the followings:
Om
Bhur Bhuvah Swa = signifies 3 worlds/ planes
Bhu
Loka (Physical Plane, Consciousness of the Physical Plane),
Bhuvar
Loka (Antariksha or Intermediate Space, Consciousness of the Prana) and Swar
Loka (Swarga, Heaven, Consciousness of the Divine Mind)
Tatsavitur
= Ta (Ganesh for Success); Tsa (Narasimha for Prakram/
Valour); Vi (Vishnu for Paalan/ Maintenance); Tu (Shiv for Shiv Shakti); r
joins va, see next.
Vareniyam
= Rva (Krishna for Yog Shakti); Re (Radha for Love); Ni
(Lakshmi for Artha);
Yam
(Agni for Tej Shakti, The Beej for the Heart Chakra)
Bhargo
= Bha (Indra for Protection); Rgo (Sarswati for Knowledge,
Intelligence)
Devasya
= De (Durga for Daman Shakti/ Radiance Power); Va (Hanuman
for Devotion);
Sya
(Earth for Dharan Shakti/ Power to Hold)
Dheemahi
= Dhee (Sun for Pran Shakti/ Life Force); Ma (Ram for
Character & Values);
Hi
(Sita for Tapa Shakti/ Power of Penance)
Dhiyoyonah
= Dhi (Moon for Coolness, Calmness ); Yo (Yama for Kaal
Shakti/ Power of Time); Yo (Brahma for Production, Procreation); Nah (Varuna
for Rasa Shakti/ Emotional
Experience)
Prachodayat
= Pra (Narayan for Aadarsh Shakti/ Power as a Role Model);
Cho (Hayagreeva for Bravery); Da (Hamsa for Vivek/ Wisdom); Yat (Tulsi for Seva
Shakti/
Power
to Serve)
Symbol
- Hand or Fist, or open Hand in Blessing
Hand
or Fist, or open Hand in Blessing.
Sacred
Animal - Female Buffalo
A
Symbol for Strength, Patience, Overrunning.
Mythological
Stories about Hasta Nakshatra
The
Story of Mahishasura
According
to Hindu mythology, Mahishasura was a combination of both an Asura and a Mahisha
(Water buffalo) with a
trident. He intended to annihilate all the Devas since they were the
arch-enemies of Asuras. The legend of Mahishasura is important in Hindu
mythology since the goddess Durga was incarnated in order to slay him.
Buffalo signifies Tamoguna(laziness, lethargy, ignorance, inertia) – We have to
destroy these qualities within ourselves(mind) to triumph in life! The story of
Durga(Shakti, power) and Mahisha signifies the destruction of tamoguna within
us! And this is a notable battle in the life of Hasta natives! In the story –
Mahishasura became so powerful that he started controlling the Gods. The Gods
came together and created the powerful Goddess Durga to destroy the demon. So
this also indicates that we should keep our ego and arrogance in check, and can
seek the blessings of Goddess Durga to defeat our inner demons(ego, arrogance,
lethargy).
The
form of Ganesha related to Hasta Nakshatra
Varada Ganapati - As the Bestower of Boons, Varada Ganapati bears some of his father Shiva’s attributes –
the ‘third eye’ of perception in the middle of his brow and the crescent moon upon his brow. His trunk secures a bowl of gems; his other hands hold the noose, goad and a pot of honey. Shakti sits upon his knee.
Strength
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
/ Shadow Issues
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.
The
main planetary influences affecting
this nakshatra are Moon and Mercury.
Moon
is the main ruling planet of Hasta Moon imparts emotions, care and sensitivity
to this nakshatra. It is this lunar influence which makes Hasta a doyen of home
and family life. When working through its lower functioning, all the negative
aspects of lunar energy like ultra-conservatism, bigotry, fickleness, excessive
attachment and inability to let go takes centre stage
Savitur
being the God of the “Divine Weapons” has the ability to vanquish and conquer
his enemies, both internal and external. Naturally, Hasta natives have an
advantage to succeed in the battles of this mortal life and can show people who have a combative and warrior like disposition
They
sometimes also react by confronting or challenging even the most powerful opponents
Favorable
Activities when moon transits Hasta Nakshatra
Generally
Good for all Activities, Laughter-inducing Activities, Pottery, Jewellery Designing,
Linguistics, Holistic Healing Procedures, Magic, Skills of Hands, Dealing with
Kids, Changing Homes, Crafts, Pottery, Domestic Work, Playing Games, Business Matters
requiring Tact, Marriage, Travel, Moving, Organizing, Yoga, Meditation, Trading
Goods,
Gardening and activities in the Sun.
Unfavorable
Activities when moon transits Hasta Nakshatra
Planning
Long Term Objectives and Aims, Sexual Acts, Inactivity, Relaxation, Executive Maturity,
Night Time Acts.
Career
Interest
Artisans,
Manual Labour, All professions requiring dexterity of hand, Mechanics, Jewellery
makers, Origami Experts, Acrobats, Gymnasts and Circus performers, Fairy Tale
Writers, Those involved in the invention and production of daily Utility items,
Publishing & Printing Industry, Stage Magicians, Pickpockets, Stock
Brokers, Packaging Industry, Paper Industry, Manicurists, Toy Makers,
Carpenters, Businessmen in all fields, Clerks, Bankers, Accountants, Typists,
Cleaners, Housekeepers, Hand Doctor, Sewing, Physiotherapists, Chemical and
Toiletry Industry, Textile industry, Tarot
Card
Readers, Palmists, Astrologers, Pottery and Ceramic industry, Sculptors, Those connected
with Amusement Parks, Sales Persons in all Fields, Professional Comedians,
Radio & Television Commentators, Speech Therapists, All Street Smart Professions
in General, Magicians, Handcrafts. Painters, Artists, Craftsmen, Scholars,Teachers,
Writers, Sales, Communications, Public Relations, Hospital and Volunteer Work,
Healers, Travel Industry, Conference Planners, Astrologers, Palm Readers.
Important
themes
·
When Hasta is influenced by benefic
planets then such natives may become good writers or articulate speakers and
orators.
·
Since the association of the root word
of Hasta is ‘Has’ which means ‘to laugh’, it can bring elements of humour, wit and
laughter in the natives. But is the same Hasta is influenced by malefic then it
can bring words of sarcasm or negative humour in the native.
·
It comes naturally to them to be
appropriate users of the language and
·
combined with their humour could become very
popular and well respected individuals.
·
They are masters in the use of mantras
and chants and can use them effectively
to gain significant mental powers. This gives strong traits of Punditry and
skill with science of incantation.
·
They could have childish or child like
tendencies of anger, aggression and frequent mood swings. They might have a
boyish or girlish charm their life.
·
They could have dark secrets of sexual
intimacy and sometimes incest.
·
A distant relative or a stranger leavin
them a large fortune or inheritance.
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