Nakshatra 13 of 27
Hasta Nakshatra
Hasta, the hand, is presided over by Savitar, the solar deity of inspiration. It is linked with craftsmanship, practical skill, humour and the ability to manifest ideas.
Zodiac range10°00′ Virgo – 23°20′ Virgo
Ruling planetMoon
DeitySavitar
SymbolHand
GanaDeva
RashiVirgo
Traditional themes
Hasta is traditionally associated with skill, craft, dexterity. Its ruling planet, Moon, is also the lord of the first Vimshottari Dasha for anyone born with the Moon in Hasta, who begins life in the Moon Mahadasha (10 years in full, of which only a balance remains at birth).
The Deva gana places Hasta among the divine (gentle, idealistic) temperaments used in nakshatra-based compatibility checks.
The four padas of Hasta
| Pada | Range | Navamsa sign | Name syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pada 1 | 10°00′ Virgo – 13°20′ Virgo | Aries | Pu |
| Pada 2 | 13°20′ Virgo – 16°40′ Virgo | Taurus | Sha |
| Pada 3 | 16°40′ Virgo – 20°00′ Virgo | Gemini | Na |
| Pada 4 | 20°00′ Virgo – 23°20′ Virgo | Cancer | Tha |
Name syllables (namakshar) are traditionally used to choose the first sound of a baby’s name: Pu, Sha, Na, Tha. Find yours.
Is Hasta your birth star? Your Janma Nakshatra depends on the Moon's exact position at birth. Use the Nakshatra calculator to find yours and its pada.