Hasta nakshatra: traits, ruling planet, deity and career
Hasta is nakshatra 13 of 27. Its name means "The hand". Here is its ruling planet, deity, personality, career themes and name syllables.
Hasta is the 13th of the 27 nakshatras, spanning 10°00′–23°20′ Kanya (Virgo). It is ruled by the Moon; its deity is Savitar (symbol: open hand). Hasta natives are skilful, clever and hard-working, with talented hands and quick wit; anxiety and over-control can creep in. Name syllables: Pu, Sha, Na, Tha.
Meaning, deity and symbol of Hasta
"Hasta" means "The hand". Its presiding deity is Savitar and its symbol is open hand. It covers 10°00′–23°20′ Kanya (Virgo) of the sidereal zodiac.
Hasta nakshatra personality
People with the Moon in Hasta are skilful, clever and hard-working, with talented hands and quick wit; anxiety and over-control can creep in.
Career themes: crafts and design, healing, writing, trade, IT.
The four padas of Hasta
| Pada | Degrees | Name syllable | Rashi | Navamsa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10°00′–13°20′ Virgo | Pu | Kanya (Virgo) | Mesh (Aries) |
| 2 | 13°20′–16°40′ Virgo | Sha | Kanya (Virgo) | Vrishabh (Taurus) |
| 3 | 16°40′–20°00′ Virgo | Na | Kanya (Virgo) | Mithun (Gemini) |
| 4 | 20°00′–23°20′ Virgo | Tha | Kanya (Virgo) | Kark (Cancer) |
Each pada spans 3°20′. The navamsa (D9) sign of the pada is read for marriage and inner strength.
Kundli matching and dasha
- Gana: Deva
- Yoni: Buffalo
- Nadi: Adi (Vata)
- First Mahadasha: Moon (10 years in full; you are born with the remaining part of it)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the ruling planet of Hasta nakshatra?
Moon (Chandra). People born in Hasta begin life in the Moon Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system, which lasts 10 years in full.
Which rashi is Hasta nakshatra in?
Kanya (Virgo). It spans 10°00′–23°20′ Kanya (Virgo).
What are the name syllables for Hasta nakshatra?
Pu, Sha, Na, Tha. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the birth pada.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Hasta?
Gana: Deva, yoni: Buffalo, nadi: Adi (Vata). All three are used in kundli matching.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon's position at your birth, using your date, time and place of birth. The ZodiacDNA nakshatra calculator does it for you, 100% free.
Source and method
Degrees use the sidereal (Lahiri) zodiac, with each nakshatra spanning 13°20′. Ruling planets follow the Vimshottari dasha order; deity, symbol, gana and yoni follow the classical texts.