Nakshatra 13 · हस्त नक्षत्र
Hasta nakshatra: traits, lord, deity and padas
Hasta spans 10°00′ to 23°20′ Kanya of the sidereal zodiac. It is ruled by Moon, its deity is Savitar and its symbol is an open hand.
Hasta at a glance
| Number | 13 of 27 |
|---|---|
| Span | 10°00′ to 23°20′ Kanya |
| Rashi | Kanya (कन्या) |
| Lord | Moon (चंद्र) |
| Deity | Savitar, the Sun (सविता (सूर्य)) |
| Symbol | an open hand |
| Meaning of the name | The hand |
| Nature | Kshipra (light, swift) (क्षिप्र) |
| Gana | Deva |
| Yoni | Buffalo (Mahish) |
| Nadi | Adi (Vata) |
| Tree | Chameli (jasmine) (चमेली) |
Hasta nakshatra traits
Hasta natives are often described as skilful, practical and quick with their hands and their wit. They tend to be resourceful, good at crafts and detail, and able to turn an idea into something useful.
A busy mind can make them restless or keen to control every detail. Trusting others with part of the work helps them use their skill well.
Fields commonly linked with Hasta: crafts and handwork, design, trade and sales, writing and communication.
The four padas of Hasta
| Pada | Span | Rashi | Navamsa | Baby name letter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10°00′ to 13°20′ | Kanya | Mesha | Pu पू |
| 2 | 13°20′ to 16°40′ | Kanya | Vrishabha | Sha (ष) ष |
| 3 | 16°40′ to 20°00′ | Kanya | Mithuna | Na (ण) ण |
| 4 | 20°00′ to 23°20′ | Kanya | Karka | Tha (ठ) ठ |
Names starting with these letters are traditionally chosen for a baby born in each pada. See the baby naming tables and the name meanings. About the rashi: Kanya rashi.
What a Hasta day suits
On a day when the Moon is in Hasta, muhurta texts traditionally favour:
- learning a craft or skill
- opening a shop or starting trade
- short trips
- wearing new jewellery
Today’s nakshatra and its end time are on the panchang; whether a day suits you personally is the tarabalam.
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Lord, padas and letters follow the standard tables; meaning, symbol, tree and traits are as commonly given and differ a little between texts.
Questions about Hasta
Who is the lord of Hasta nakshatra?
Moon (चंद्र). In the Vimshottari dasha, a person born with the Moon in Hasta starts life in Moon’s mahadasha.
What are the baby name letters for Hasta?
Pu, Sha (ष), Na (ण), Tha (ठ) for the four padas (पू, ष, ण, ठ). The pada comes from the exact time of birth: the baby name calculator finds it.
Which rashi is Hasta in?
All four padas are in Kanya (कन्या).
Is Hasta a good nakshatra?
Every nakshatra has its strengths. Hasta is a Kshipra nakshatra, traditionally suited to learning a craft or skill and opening a shop or starting trade; for a person, the whole chart matters more than the nakshatra alone.
How do I find my nakshatra?
From the Moon’s position at birth: the nakshatra calculator works it out from your date, time and place of birth.