Nakshatra 13 of 27
Hasta Nakshatra
Hasta is ruled by the Moon and presided over by Savitar, the sun god who grants skill. Its symbol is an open hand: craft, dexterity, and the power to manifest ideas in material form.
| Meaning | the hand |
|---|---|
| Ruling planet | Moon |
| Deity | Savitar |
| Symbol | Hand |
| Degree range | 10°00′ – 23°20′ Virgo |
| Zodiac sign | Virgo (sidereal) |
| Gana | Deva |
Hasta personality
Hasta natives are skilled with their hands and quick with their wit. Whatever the craft — code, surgery, carpentry, comedy — they master the fine motor details others fumble. They are practical, industrious, and often funny, with a talent for making difficult things look easy. Anxiety is the tax on all that dexterity: busy hands, busy mind.
Strengths
- Skill and craft
- Wit
- Industriousness
- Practical intelligence
- Adaptability
Challenges
- Anxiety
- Over-control
- Restless perfectionism
- Cunning under pressure
The four padas of Hasta
Each nakshatra divides into four padas of 3°20′, each mapping to a navamsa (D9) sign that colors how the nakshatra expresses itself. The traditional name syllables for each pada are shown alongside.
| Pada | Degrees | Navamsa sign | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10°00′ Virgo – 13°20′ Virgo | Aries | Pu |
| 2 | 13°20′ Virgo – 16°40′ Virgo | Taurus | Sha |
| 3 | 16°40′ Virgo – 20°00′ Virgo | Gemini | Na |
| 4 | 20°00′ Virgo – 23°20′ Virgo | Cancer | Tha |
Moon in Hasta
With the Moon in Hasta, you steady your emotions by making things. Idle hands genuinely unsettle you; a finished piece of work — however small — restores your sense of order.
Career paths
- Craftsmanship and trades
- Surgery
- Writing and comedy
- Technology
- Healing arts and massage
Hasta compatibility
Traditionally harmonious matches for Hasta:
Rohini, Uttara Phalguni, Shravana
Pairings that usually take more work:
Is Hasta your birth star? Your janma nakshatra is where your Moon was at the moment of birth. Calculate your Vedic chart to find your nakshatra, pada, and current dasha period.