AstrologgerAbout Hasta Nakshatra
Hasta, the "hand" nakshatra, is ruled by the Moon and associated with Savitar, the creative solar deity who animates and fashions all living beings. The open hand symbolises manual skill, intelligence, and the unique human capacity to manifest abstract ideas into tangible form. Natives of Hasta are dexterous, resourceful, and practically oriented, gifted in any craft or profession that requires precision, adaptability, and the ability to work simultaneously with both mind and hands.
Key qualities
- dexterity
- skill
- cleverness
- self-control
- craftsmanship
Padas (quarters) of Hasta
| Pada | Navamsa Sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aries | Pu |
| 2 | Taurus | Sha |
| 3 | Gemini | Na |
| 4 | Cancer | Tha |
Frequently asked questions
What is Hasta Nakshatra?+
Hasta (हस्त) is the 13th of the 27 Nakshatras in Vedic astrology. It spans 10°00′–23°20′ Virgo in the sidereal zodiac and is ruled by Moon. Its presiding deity is Savitar and its symbol is the Open hand / Palm. Hasta belongs to the Deva gana and its yoni (animal instinct) is the Buffalo.
What are the personality traits of Hasta Nakshatra natives?+
People born under Hasta Nakshatra are typically associated with qualities such as dexterity, skill, cleverness, self-control, craftsmanship. The open hand symbolises manual skill, intelligence, and the unique human capacity to manifest abstract ideas into tangible form. Natives of Hasta are dexterous, resourceful, and practically oriented, gifted in any craft or profession that requires precision, adaptability, and the ability to work simultaneously with both mind and hands.
Which planet rules Hasta Nakshatra?+
Hasta Nakshatra is ruled by Moon. In the Vimshottari Dasha system, a person born with the Moon in Hasta begins their life with the Moon Dasha. The planetary energy of Moon strongly colours the nature and potential of this Nakshatra.
What deity governs Hasta Nakshatra?+
The presiding deity of Hasta Nakshatra is Savitar. This divine energy shapes the higher spiritual purpose and the archetypal themes that Hasta natives encounter throughout their lives, including lessons related to dexterity and skill.
Is Hasta Nakshatra good for marriage?+
In Vedic kundli matching (Guna Milan), Hasta's gana is Deva and its yoni (animal symbol) is the Buffalo — two of the eight kootas weighed when matching charts. No nakshatra is universally "good" or "bad" for marriage; compatibility depends on how these factors align with the partner's nakshatra. Check any pairing with our Kundli Matching tool.