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Laughter is the root word for Hasta Nakshatra, which has the symbol of Hand so its main emphasize is on all sort of activities related to hand, in that even trickery, deceit, pick pocket comes.Hasta Nakshatra gets closely associated with the cooperation in order to achieve the goal.That doesnt mean friendship at all as Hasta people are lacking in trust.So modern way of handshaking is also an act of Hasta where there is any friendship or not, trust or not still we keep doing it like Hasta Activity.

Hasta people are obsessed with time keeping, punctuality, repetition and other such robotic traits usually associated with the sign Virgo. Hasta people are shy, timid, passive, never really raise their voice against injustice., can do same work again and again till the last breath of their life. it is a Light and Swift nakshatra. This classification can be easily derived from its humorous, light hearted nature. Hasta is associated with quickness in thought and action.

• 1st Pada 10° 00' - 13o20' Virgo falls in Aries Navamsha ruled by Mars. This pada gives abundant energy and makes one an expert at underhanded activities.Mathematical, Military and Surgical skills are enhanced here. A well placed Mars or Sun are strongest in this pada.
• 2nd Pada 13° 20' - 16° 40' Virgo falls in Taurus Navamsha ruled by Venus. The emphasis here is on down to earth practicality.Honesty and morality are more developed here in comparison to other padas. This pada supports artistic activities. A well placed Mercury, Venus and Saturn give good results here.
• 3rd Pada 16° 40' - 20° 00' Virgo falls in Gemini Navamsha ruled by Mercury. This is the pada of the merchant, trader and business person. Emphasis here is on career. This is the most proficient and clever amongst Hasta's padas. Well placed Mercury here gives extraordinary perception and intelligence.
• 4th Pada 20° 00' - 23° 20' Virgo falls in Cancer Navamsa ruled by Moon. The focus here is on family life and communal co-existence. This pada promises material security but at the same time promotes suspicion towards anything foreign. The best and worst of Hasta comes out of this pada. Only a well placed Jupiter gives strong results here especially in regards to having good progeny.

Profession : Artists, Manual Labour, All professions requiring dexterity of hand; Mechanics; Jewellery makers, Acrobats, Gymnasts and Circus performers,Publishing & Printing Industry, Stage Magicians, Swindlers, Pickpockets, Stock Brokers,Packaging Industry,All people working in share and stock markets; Casino dealers; Toy Makers,Carpenters, Professional Gamblers, Bookies, Clerks, Bankers, Accountants, Typists, Cleaners, Housekeepers,Masseurs, Palmists,Pottery &. Ceramic industry,Interior decorators, Gardeners, Barbers, Hairdressers & Stylists, Sculptors, Martial Artists, Forgers,Thieves, Robbers dealing with opening safes, All street smart professions in general.Rulership : 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.However unlike Cancer, the lunar nature here is under supervision of Mercury, the planet of discrimination. Mercury's influence makes Hasta jovial and light hearted thus saving it from the type of depression people with prominent Cancer placements go through. Ashlesha and Hasta are the only two nakshatras where the energies of Moon and Mercury combine, the only difference being that Moon is the king in Ashlesha, while Mercury has the final say in Hasta. This means that intellect rules over the mind in Hasta, which is obviously the way universe prefers it. It is Mercury which guides the Moon while it is Moon which nurtures Mercury. Hasta is all about this interplay between Moon and Mercury.Body Parts : Hands.Direction : East, south, north and north-west.Example : Walt Disney the of Disney Studios workshops that produced famous children's films later on all animation films has Moon in Hasta. He created uncounted cartoons animation frames all by his hands so rapidly.