Nakshatra 13 of 27
Hasta nakshatra (हस्त)
Hasta means 'the hand', the nakshatra of skill, craft and the ability to make things happen. It sits in Virgo and pairs the Moon's adaptability with practical dexterity.
Hasta nakshatra at a glance
- Ruling planet
- Moon (Chandra)
- Zodiac sign
- Virgo
- Deity
- Savitar, the sun as inspirer
- Symbol
- The hand
- Gana
- Deva
- Animal symbol
- Female buffalo
- Dasha years
- 10 years (Moon mahadasha)
Hasta personality: strengths and challenges
Strengths
Skilled hands, a sharp wit, resourcefulness and the ability to turn ideas into finished work.
Challenges
Nervous energy, perfectionism and a habit of worrying about details.
Career and relationships
Career
Crafts, surgery, design, writing, trade, healing arts, technical and hands-on professions.
Love and marriage
Helpful, funny and attentive, showing care through practical acts.
Hasta padas and name letters
Each pada is 3°20'wide and falls in a different navamsa (D9) sign. Traditionally a child's name starts with the syllable of the pada the Moon was in.
| Pada | Name syllable | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pu | Aries |
| 2 | Sha | Taurus |
| 3 | Na | Gemini |
| 4 | Tha | Cancer |
Name syllables differ slightly between regional traditions.
Hasta nakshatra remedies
Worship the Sun at sunrise and keep a steady routine; Gayatri mantra is the traditional support for Savitar's nakshatra.
For the ruling planet Moon, Mondayis the traditional day and “Om Chandraya Namah” the usual beej mantra. Treat these as supportive habits, not guarantees, and avoid anyone who asks for large payments for remedies.
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Hasta nakshatra: common questions
Which planet rules Hasta nakshatra?
Hasta is ruled by Moon (Chandra). In the Vimshottari dasha system, a person born in Hasta starts life in the Moon mahadasha, which lasts 10 years in total.
Which zodiac sign is Hasta nakshatra in?
Hasta lies in Virgo (10°00' to 23°20') in the sidereal zodiac.
What are the name letters for Hasta nakshatra?
The traditional starting syllables for the four padas of Hasta are Pu, Sha, Na, Tha. These vary slightly between regional traditions.
What is the deity of Hasta nakshatra?
Savitar, the sun as inspirer. The symbol is the hand, and the nakshatra belongs to the Deva gana.
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