Mercury, the planet of the mind, is in Hasta, symbolized by a Hand, from September 13th to 21st, 2026.

This nakshatra is Mercury’s strong place in Virgo, where you have practical and earthy intelligence, combining academic knowledge with worldly experience. Hasta is associated with handicraft and skill, along with a careful touch around money, so you can apply your talents in a smart and constructive way. The Shakti, or special power of this asterism, ‘To Put Power in Your Hands,’ sees you making real progress and understanding how you can influence others in a practical, real-world way.

Hasta is linked naturally to Palmistry and other forms of divination, and your skill at reading people may put you in demand as an advisor and counselor. The influence of stern Saturn throughout this whole transit also keeps you honest in your work, and you don’t cut corners. You take professional responsibility seriously and may have to remove yourself socially for a time until your work mission is complete.

You are also caught between the desire for a quick result and the need to see a project through for the long term. Be mindful of potential distance in your relationships, where you have difficulty understanding even your closest partner. You can use your keen eye for detail to get to the heart of a problem, however, even though you are under pressure to deliver.

Mercury also coming together with the all-powerful Sun from September 17th gives you sharp commercial instincts and the ability to concentrate. This is a good moment to work both smart and hard, and you have the perfect response to a demanding boss.