Hasta nakshatra
हस्त · ruled by Moon · 10°00′ Kanya – 23°20′ Kanya
Hasta is nakshatra 13 of the 27 lunar mansions, spanning 10°00′ Kanya to 23°20′ Kanya; it is ruled by Moon. The hand stands for skill, craft and the ability to grasp and shape. Hasta natives are traditionally dextrous, practical, witty and resourceful — good with tools, words and details.
What is Hasta like?
Hasta, “the hand”, is ruled by Savitr, the inspiring power of the Sun. The hand stands for skill, craft and the ability to grasp and shape. Hasta natives are traditionally dextrous, practical, witty and resourceful — good with tools, words and details. The Moon’s rulership gives them sensitivity and adaptability, and a talent for healing through touch and care.
Key strengths
- Manual and mental dexterity
- Practical intelligence
- Humour
- Resourcefulness
Traditional fields of work
Crafts, design, surgery-adjacent and therapeutic work, writing, accounting, trade and any skilled hands-on profession.
What are the four padas and name syllables?
| Pada | Starts at | Navamsa sign | Syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10°00′ Kanya | Mesha | Pu (पू) |
| 2 | 13°20′ Kanya | Vrishabha | Sha (ष) |
| 3 | 16°40′ Kanya | Mithuna | Na (ण) |
| 4 | 20°00′ Kanya | Karka | Tha (ठ) |
How does Hasta shape your dasha timeline?
With the Moon in Hasta, life begins in Moon mahadasha. Moon’s full period is 10 years; the portion remaining at birth equals the fraction of Hasta the Moon had still to cross. A Moon at the start of Hasta gives almost the full 10 years, while one near the end gives only months. Mars dasha (7 years) follows.
How does Hasta work in guna milan?
Nadi dosha traditionally arises with partners who share the Adi nadi: Ashwini, Ardra, Punarvasu, Uttara Phalguni, Jyeshtha, Mula, Shatabhisha, Purva Bhadrapada. Tradition cancels it in cases such as the same nakshatra with different padas.
Same gana (Deva) — full 6 Gana points: Ashwini, Mrigashira, Punarvasu, Pushya, Swati, Anuradha, Shravana, Revati.
Same yoni (Buffalo) — full 4 Yoni points: Swati.
What else do people ask about Hasta?
Who is the lord of Hasta nakshatra?
Hasta is ruled by Moon, and its deity is Savitr (the Sun as creative power). People born with the Moon in Hasta begin life in the Moon Vimshottari dasha (a 10-year period, partly elapsed at birth), followed by Mars.
What are the name syllables for Hasta nakshatra?
The traditional namakshar for the four padas are Pu, Sha, Na, Tha (पू, ष, ण, ठ). The syllable depends on the pada the Moon occupied at birth.
What is the gana, yoni and nadi of Hasta?
Hasta is Deva gana, Buffalo yoni (female) and Adi nadi. These are used in Ashtakoot guna milan.
Which zodiac sign is Hasta in?
Hasta spans 10°00′ Kanya to 23°20′ Kanya, so it lies in Kanya.
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