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Hasta Nakshatra

Hasta, the open hand, is ruled by the Moon with Savitar as deity. It gives skill with the hands, cleverness, humour and practical intelligence.

Characteristics

  • Skilful
  • Witty
  • Practical
  • Hard-working

Favourable careers

  • Crafts and handiwork
  • Healing and massage
  • Commerce
  • Writing

Padas (quarters)

PadaSignSpanNavamsaName letter
1Virgo10° 00′ 00″ – 13° 20′ 00″AriesPu
2Virgo13° 20′ 00″ – 16° 40′ 00″TaurusSha
3Virgo16° 39′ 59″ – 20° 00′ 00″GeminiNa
4Virgo20° 00′ 00″ – 23° 20′ 00″CancerTha

Previous: Uttara Phalguni. Next: Chitra.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the lord of Hasta nakshatra?

Moon. People born with the Moon in Hasta begin life in the Moon Mahadasha of the Vimshottari system.

What are the name letters for Hasta?

The four padas of Hasta correspond to the syllables Pu, Sha, Na, Tha. Traditionally a baby's name starts with the syllable of the Moon's pada at birth.

Which gana and nadi does Hasta belong to?

Hasta is Deva gana and Adi nadi with Buffalo yoni — the factors used in Kundli Milan.