The Sun, star of self and creativity, is in Hasta from September 27th to October 10th, the nakshatra symbolized by the Hand and handicraft.

Hasta is also ruled by the Sun/Surya, so this planet has a clear affinity in this nakshatra and gives you a confident and generous nature within Virgo’s humble, earthy nature. Your eye for detail is a great asset, where you can correct a mistake you may have overlooked, and craftsmanship in everything you do is key. You take pride in your work and prove yourself to be a safe pair of hands, where this masculine, fiery, rajasic nakshatra gives you energy and passion.

The Sun is impacted by karmic Saturn through this whole transit and makes a hardworking atmosphere where you have a desire to impress someone in authority. You may feel singled out or lacking support at times, but a competitive environment also raises your game and brings potential reward. It may be hard to relax with a constant sense of doing two things at once, so prepare to improvise and multitask.

October 4th to 6th is the most intense and testing period, where you should be busiest and can also impress the most. Reward is slow to come, but you can maintain your lifestyle and well-being and wait for the moment to pass. The Shakti of this asterism, ‘To Put Power in Your Hands,’ gives you potential profit for your efforts as you become a truly self-made success story.

This transit comes to a climax in the approach to the New Moon on October 10th, which is an opportunity for meditation and to project your intentions going forward.