Mars in Hasta ~ Put energy into manifesting

Mars, planet of drive and assertion, enters the nakshatra of Hasta in the sign of Virgo from September 3rd to 23rd 2023.

Hasta is known as the Star of Manifestation, whose special power ‘To Put Power in Your Hands’ makes this an excellent time for crafts and handiwork, where Mars gives you great drive and desire. The earthy, practical spirit in this transit gets you to your ideal place through routine and repetition, and keeps you ahead of your rivals.

This nakshatra is known for trickery and cleverness, and you may be drawn into a dispute where one side is using intrigue and keeping a ‘closed-handed’ attitude. Stay alert. Hasta’s symbol of a Hand may also represent a clenched fist to punch through obstacles and go to war for your beliefs.

This is the last-resort approach of course, so be sure you know where you stand and are fighting on the right side, especially up to September 15th. As Mars’s energy blends with Hasta’s skilful and versatile nature, you have great potential, and manifest practical results in your routine.

This asterism’s rulership by Savitri, the Sun, adds a sense of drama and creativity where you take pride in your work and love to be noticed. You can be the centre of attention, but do best when you have something solid to hang your claims on.

Mars is also joined by its friend the Sun in Virgo from September 17th, which gives you a further injection of solar ego and motivation. You are driven and decisive by this time, and recent uncertainty over a promise or purchase clears up to let you commit yourself without looking back.