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Take Exam (Pay Later)Nakshatra 13: Hasta
The Essence
Hasta is the 'Hand of the Zodiac.' It represents the power to manifest thoughts into reality through dexterity, skill, and wit. It is the star of the magician, the healer, and the trickster.
Attributes
- Deity: Savitur (Sun God of Inspiration)
- Ruler: Moon
- Symbol: The Hand / Fist
- Gana: Deva (Divine)
- Quality: Kshipra (Light/Swift)
Psychology
Gifts: Dexterity, humor, craftsmanship, healing hands, manifestation, and attention to detail.
Shadows: Manipulation, thievery, cunning, over-thinking, and a tendency to use their skills for selfish gain.
Mythology
Savitur is the solar deity who wakes the world at dawn. He is the 'Impeller'—the one who stimulates the mind and grants the power to manifest desires. The Gayatri Mantra is addressed to him. He is also known as 'Golden Handed' because he lost his hand at Daksha's sacrifice and was given a golden one, symbolizing the ability to turn everything he touches into gold (skill).
Vocations
Surgery, massage, craftsmanship, comedy, magic, astrology, and palmistry.
Relationships
Needs intellectual stimulation and laughter. Can be critical or nitpicky but is very helpful and service-oriented.
Guidance
- Action: Working with hands (pottery, gardening) or chanting the Gayatri Mantra at sunrise.
- Deity: Savitur / Gayatri
- Gemstone: Pearl
- Mantra: Om Savitre Namaha