Nakshatra 13 / 27नक्षत्र
Hasta
हस्त
The hand — skilled craft, manifestation through touch.
Position
Virgo 10° – 23°20'
Kanya (Virgo)
Ruling planet
Moon
Presiding deity
Savitr (the radiant sun)
Symbol
Hand / closed fist
Yoni (animal-spirit)
buffalo (male)
Used in marriage compatibility
Gana / Nadi
Deva (godly) · Adi (Vata)
Personality of Hasta natives
Skilled craftspeople, healers, magicians (literal and figurative). Whatever Hasta natives turn their hands to grows refined. Doctors who heal by touch, artisans, palmists, manual experts of every kind.
Auspicious for
- ✓Beginning craftwork
- ✓Buying tools
- ✓Healing rituals
- ✓Travel
- ✓Yajna
Traditionally avoided
- ✗Lazy / hands-off approaches