hasta

• the hand;  holding in or by the hand; " to take into the hand ","get possession of", "to take by the hand, marry";

• "to fall into the hand of the enemy"; palm of hand

• an elephant's trunk "holding with the trunk"

• the fore-arm (a measure of length from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger = 24 Anhgulas or about 18 inches) 

•  the position of the hand; hand-writing 

• the 11th (13th) lunar asterism

• (represented by a hand and containing five stars , identified by some with part of the constellation Corvus) 

• a species of tree

• a pair of leather bellows 

sAvitra

• of the Nakshatra Hasta (presided over by Savitri)

• relating or belonging to the sun , derived or descended from the sun , belonging to the solar dynasty; the sun

• a partic. kind of ladleful

• an embryo or fetus

• name of one of the peaks of Meru

• the sacred thread

   

~~ Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionary

General Description of Hasta characteristics, from Das/ Behari

General

General results of being born in Hasta Nakshatra: 

1. Physical features:

• You will be tall & of large stature, you may have mixed color with short hands in comparison to your body structure. There may be a scar or mark on the upper right hand or beneath the shoulder. 

2. Character & general events:

• You will have a calm nature. There will be a peculiarity when you smile, in other words your sweet smile has the magnetic power to attract others. This inherent quality produces a vibration on others & it becomes difficult to leave you once such acquaintance takes place. 

• You can easily get respect and honor from the public. You are always in readiness to help the needy for nothing in return. You do not like to deceive others even if it may cost you your life. In spite of this good quality, the reward you may get in return is nothing but criticism and opposition. You do not believe in a posh living. 

• At one moment you may rise to the top and another moment you may fall to the bottom, whether in the professional field or mentally. Hence you cannot be categorized as permanently poor or wealthy. When you enter in a particular field and start gaining the object, reversal is already in store for you. While you try to get out of such reversal through your own effort, help comes from unexpected quarters and you achieve moderate success in the undertaking. I

• t may appear that there is some hidden curse. The sincerity and hard work which you show in work should give you a wonderful boost. Although you do not desire to cause any trouble to others, once you are hurt, you may be in search of revenge. At the same time you take consolation in the feats of God by thinking "Let god give me this punishment" and you slowly withdraw from the scene of conflict. 

3. Education, sources of earning/profession:

• In the work field, you keep strict discipline. Normally employment in a subordinate level is not fit for you. You are most likely to be engaged in business or in a high position in industry. You will possess excellent all around knowledge. You will show to the world that you are not behind anybody on any matter. 

• You are a good adviser as you have the capacity to intervene and settle various disputed matters. Many responsibilities will have to be undertaken by you before you can climb the ladder of success.

• Period up to your 30th year of age will bring in unexpected circumstantial changes both in the family front as well as in the academic and professional or business field. Period between 30 to 42 years of age will be your golden period, when you can settle down in your life.

• There will be remarkable accumulation of wealth and all around success in the business field in your later years. 

4. Family life:

• You are able to enjoy a peaceful married life, even though occasional friction as is expected in a family will definitely be there.

• Your spouse will be simple and capable. 

5. Health:

• You may be prone to cough and cold.

Description of the Padaa (quarters) of Hasta

Padaa 1

•  Bill Clinton
• Jacques Cousteau (oceanographic guide)
  
  

• Barbara Walters (career TV journalist)

from Das/ Behari --

Description of the Four Padaa (quarters) of Hasta *for the Male only*from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 105

• Quite homely in appearance.

• Orthodox as to religion.

• Make food office managers, accountants, cashiers, and bookkeepers.

• Of good morals and can be trusted implicitly.

Padaa 2  = Pushkara Navamsha

• John F. Kennedy
  
• Coretta Scott King

from Das/ Behari --

• You may have to struggle with an addiction.

• Fight this tendency as it may lead to serious health problems.

Description of the Four Padaa (quarters) of Hasta *for the Male only*from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 105

• same as pada-1

Padaa 3

• Harry Truman
  
• Stevie Wonder (musician, songwriter)
• Venus Williams (tennis athlete)

from Das/ Behari --

Description of the Four Padaa (quarters) of Hasta *for the Male only*from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 105

• These people are hot-tempered; usually authors or lawyers with artistic inclinations.

• Fond of jewels and automobiles.

• Like to travel by aeroplane or railroad, but do not like to travel by sea. 

• Mercury becomes predominant in the lives of these persons at the ages of twenty-six to twenty-nine, and at that time they may have strange love affairs and take to drink, causing scandal.

Padaa 4

• Woodrow Wilson

• Sarah Palin (political-media figure)

• Sydney Omarr (psychic-diviner, media figure)

• Nancy Davis Reagan (political-media figure)

• Alexandra David-Neel (exotic travel author)
  
• TS Eliot (much-published poet)

from Das/ Behari --

• You may be involved in writing or publishing books.

• Or you may deal in chemicals or watery products.

Description of the Four Padaa (quarters) of Hasta *for the Male only*from: Shil-Ponde. (1939). Hindu Astrology Joytisha-Shastra. p 105

• same as pada-3