Hasta (Hast) is the 13th nakshatra. It spans 10°00′–23°20′ of Kanya (Virgo), its lord is the Moon, its deity is Savitar and its symbol is an open hand. Natives are skilful, practical and resourceful, and suited to craft, healing, writing, trade and technology. The name letters are Pu, Sha, Na and Tha, and a Hasta birth begins with the Moon mahadasha.
Hasta nakshatra: the fixed facts
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Number | 13th of 27 |
| Span | 10°00′ to 23°20′ Kanya (Virgo), sidereal |
| Rashi | Kanya (Virgo), ruled by Mercury |
| Nakshatra lord | Moon (Chandra) |
| Presiding deity | Savitar, the Sun as the giver and inspirer |
| Symbol | An open hand |
| Shakti | Hasta sthapaniya agama — the power to place what one seeks in one’s own hands |
| Gana | Deva |
| Yoni | Female buffalo |
| Name syllables | Pu, Sha, Na, Tha |
| Dasha at birth | Moon mahadasha (10 years in total; the balance depends on the Moon’s exact degree) |
Hasta lies entirely within Kanya. A Hasta Moon therefore always means a Kanya rashi. Mercury’s precision as the sign lord combines with the Moon’s sensitivity as the nakshatra lord.
The four padas of Hasta
Each pada spans 3°20′ and falls in a different navamsa (D9) sign:
| Pada | Degrees in Kanya | Navamsa | Syllable | Tone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10°00′–13°20′ | Mesha (Aries) | Pu | Initiative; quick, enterprising hands |
| 2 | 13°20′–16°40′ | Vrishabha (Taurus) | Sha | Steady craft; comfort, beauty, money sense |
| 3 | 16°40′–20°00′ | Mithuna (Gemini) | Na | Communication, trade, writing, wit |
| 4 | 20°00′–23°20′ | Karka (Cancer) | Tha | Care, nurture, healing; emotional depth |
Find your Moon’s nakshatra and pada with the nakshatra calculator or the Navamsa calculator.
Nature and temperament
Classical descriptions of Hasta follow its symbol, the hand. Natives are typically skilful, practical, witty and resourceful. They are good at turning an idea into something real, and they often have a gift for handwork, healing or detailed craft. The Moon as lord gives emotional responsiveness and a love of service. The Kanya sign adds analysis and an eye for detail.
The things to watch are restlessness and over-calculation: worrying a plan to death, or being too critical of others’ work. A strong, unafflicted Moon and Mercury bring out the best of Hasta. An afflicted Moon shows as anxiety and changeable moods.
Career and livelihood
Hasta suits work where skill, precision and hands matter: crafts and design, surgery and healing professions, writing and editing, accounting, trade, technology and skilled manual work. Its shakti, “placing what one seeks in one’s hands”, favours earning through skill rather than speculation.
As a birth nakshatra it only shows aptitude. The actual career is read from the 10th house, its lord and the running dasha. Hasta natives start life in the Moon mahadasha, which is followed by Mars, Rahu, Jupiter and Saturn.
Hasta in marriage matching
In guna milan Hasta is a deva-gana nakshatra with a female-buffalo yoni, and both factors enter the Ashtakoota score. A good score is a starting point only. The 7th house, Venus and the Navamsa in both charts matter more. Check the score with the free kundli matching tool and read how guna milan works.
Simple practices for Hasta natives
- For the Moon (nakshatra lord): “Om Som Somaya Namah” on Mondays, respect for one’s mother, and offering water or milk to Shiva.
- For Savitar (deity): the Gayatri mantra at sunrise. It is addressed to Savitar, the presiding deity of Hasta.
- For the hands: regular skilled work — writing, craft, music or service. Tradition holds that Hasta’s energy settles when the hands are busy with something useful.
Gemstones such as pearl should be worn only after the whole chart has been read. The nakshatra alone is not enough reason to wear one. Tamil readers can also see Hastham nakshatra palangal.
Frequently asked questions
Which rashi is Hasta nakshatra?
Kanya (Virgo). Hasta spans 10°00′ to 23°20′ of sidereal Kanya, entirely within that sign, so a Hasta Moon always means a Kanya rashi.
Who is the lord of Hasta nakshatra?
The Moon. Its presiding deity is Savitar, the Sun as giver, and its symbol is an open hand. A birth in Hasta begins with the Moon mahadasha.
What are the Hasta nakshatra name letters?
Pu, Sha, Na and Tha, for padas 1 to 4. Pada 1 falls in Mesha navamsa, pada 2 in Vrishabha, pada 3 in Mithuna and pada 4 in Karka.
What careers suit Hasta nakshatra?
Work that rewards skill and precision: crafts and design, surgery and healing, writing and editing, accounting, trade, technology and skilled manual work. The 10th house and running dasha decide the actual career.
Is Hasta nakshatra good or bad?
Hasta is a deva-gana nakshatra and is considered auspicious for many beginnings in muhurat work. As a birth star it gives skill and resourcefulness; restlessness and over-analysis are the traits to manage.
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