Sun in Hasta ~ A moment of sudden clarity

The Sun, day-star and planet of the self, is in Hasta from September 27th to October 10th, the nakshatra of the Hand and handicraft.

As Hasta’s ruling devata, the Sun has an affinity in this asterism and gives you a confident and generous quality within the humble and earthy nature of zodiacal Virgo. The Sun also shines light wherever it lands, so you can illuminate a new area or break through darkness and obscurity in a difficult or intricate subject. Dealing with mundane tasks like medicine and healing, or writing and teaching, are all spaces where you can excel, and all with a commercial flair.

Craftsmanship in everything you do is key: this is a masculine, fiery, rajasic nakshatra, giving you energy and passion, so take pride in your work and show you can be a safe pair of hands. A spiritual approach may also inspire a deep dive into the divinatory arts, as you explore the obvious Palmistry, or its sister-science, astrology. Sun receives the influence of cold, sober Saturn, most strongly at the beginning of this transit, and you take your work and leadership duties seriously. An apparent setback or increase in your workload focuses your efforts, and you battle with physical tiredness to bring a task home to the deadline.

Sun is also hemmed between sweet Venus and dynamic Mars all through this transit, and you may be called on to mediate a dispute, or else need a friend to give an introduction or step in and referee your own affairs. Hasta’s Shakti ‘To Put Power in Your Hands’ gives the ultimate promise of success, and your diplomatic efforts do best when serving a wider cause.